September 26
Uganda: Dr Muganga Calls for More Emphasis On AI
Observer
The vice chancellor of Victoria University Dr Lawrence Muganga has emphasized the need for training students especially those at higher institutions of learning in Artificial… Read more »
Mauritius: Opening of Newly Renovated Maison Des Pécheurs in Tamarin
Government of Mauritius
The opening ceremony of the newly renovated Maison des Pêcheurs in Tamarin was held, yesterday, in the presence of the Minister of Land Transport and Light Rail, Mr Alan… Read more »
Mauritius: Minister Toussaint Visits Construction Site of Mare d'Albert Health Track
Government of Mauritius
The Minister of Youth Empowerment, Sports and Recreation, Mr Jean Christophe Stephan Toussaint, visited this morning, the construction site of the Mare D'Albert Health Track, in… Read more »
Liberia: Rep. Rugie Barry Succeeds Bility As LP Chairperson
Liberian Observer
Liberian businessman turned politician, Musa Hassan Bility, has finally parted ways with the beleaguered and embattled Liberty Party (LP) after nearly two years of an enduring… Read more »
Nigeria: PDP Forum Accuses Party's National Leadership of Sabotage, Negligence
Premium Times
The group claimed the PDP's national leadership appears to be playing a script aimed at polarising and paralysing the party in the state. Read more »
South Africa: Progress At Last On Woodstock Hospital Occupation?
GroundUp
After seven years the City of Cape Town and the occupiers appear to be finding common ground but difficulties lie ahead Read more »
Gambia: National Assembly Ratifies Manpower Agreement Between Gambia, Saudi Arabia
Foroyaa
The Gambia National Assembly on Tuesday, 24 September 2024, ratified the Manpower Agreement between The Republic of the Gambia and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Read more »
September 25
Kenya: Will the Kenyan-Led Police Mission in Haiti Be Replaced? [analysis]
ISS
Before the unique mission can get off the ground, a funding crisis could see it replaced by a traditional UN-led operation. Read more »
Liberia: Prominent Clergyman Urges Boakai To 'Cast Out Jonahs' In Govt
Liberian Investigator
Bishop Kortu K. Brown has called on President Joseph Boakai to decisively address the sources of confusion within his administration, cautioning that inaction could compromise the… Read more »
Kenya: Privatization Act, Sale of Convention Centre Declared Unconstitutional
Capital FM
The High court has declared the Privatization Act signed into law by President William Ruto unconstitutional and void for lack of adequate public participation. Read more »
Kenya: Reprieve for Farmers As Parliament Rejects Punitive 'Ndengu' Bill
Capital FM
The National Assembly has rejected the bill that aimed to regulate the production, processing, and marketing of mung beans, commonly known as 'ndengu,' in Kenya. Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzanians Say Govt Must Do 'A Lot More' to Limit Climate Change, but Ordinary Citizens Should Also Do Their Part
Afrobarometer
Most citizens who are aware of climate change say it is making life worse. Read more »
Liberia: Revenue Official Confirms Approving U.S.$96,000 for Vehicles
New Republic
The Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) has confirmed approving US$96,000 for the purchase of vehicles for the Ministry of Commerce & Industry (MOCI). Read more »
Kenya: Senator Chimera Tables Bill to Legalize Muratina, Mnazi, Busaa
Capital FM
You may soon freely enjoy a traditional drink of your liking if the senate approves a bill now before it that decriminalizes local Kenyan brews such as muratina, busaa and mnazi. Read more »
Kenya: DP Gachagua Challenges African Nations to Hasten Ai Adoption
Capital FM
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has challenged African countries to hasten adoption of Artificial Intelligence for it is a critical catalyst to the faster growth of their… Read more »
Liberia: Unity Party Chairman Tarpeh Vows No Tolerance for Corruption Amid Modad Allegations
Liberian Investigator
Unity Party Chairman Luther Tarpeh has reaffirmed the party's commitment to transparency and accountability, insisting that allegations of corruption against Minister Amin Modad… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Whistleblowers Are Key to Fighting Corruption - How a New Law Could Protect Them [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Kenya has published a draft bill outlining protections for whistleblowers. Long in the making, the Whistleblower Protection Bill 2024 could help to encourage disclosures in a… Read more »
South Africa: Business Confidence in South Africa - How a 70-Year-Old Survey Has Given Early Signals of the Economy's Pulse [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Business tendency surveys provide very useful indicators of trends within an economy. The information is available well before the official statistics, such as GDP growth, and… Read more »
Uganda: Kampala's Perilous Path of Negligence and a Recipe for Catastrophe [editorial]
Observer
The recent landfill collapse in Kampala, which claimed the lives of nearly 60 individuals and left many others missing, serves as a tragic reminder of the city's precarious… Read more »
Nigeria: One Year Later, Akpabio-Led Nigerian Senate Still Working On Legislative Agenda
Premium Times
The absence of a work plan for the current Senate means there is no road map, and it may be difficult for the public to hold the chamber accountable. Read more »
Nigeria: Ondo Not Like Edo, PDP Warns APC Ahead of Governorship Election
Premium Times
Like the Edo State election, the forthcoming governorship election in Ondo State is likely to be a contest between the APC and the PDP. Read more »
Liberia: CSA Shuts Down Mobile Money Payroll System
Liberian Observer
In a decisive move aimed at improving the transparency and accountability of the public payroll system, the Government of Liberia (GoL), through the Civil Service Agency (CSA), has… Read more »
Liberia: Disabled Community Was Disenfranchised in the 2023 Elections
Liberian Observer
The National Commission on Disability had disclosed that the 2023 presidential and legislative election lacks freedom, transparency and fairness as it was believed to be. Read more »
Somalia: National Multi-Stakeholder High-Level Meeting Kicks Off to Implement Somalia's Emergency Telecom Plan
Radio Dalsan
The National Communications Authority (NCA) of Somalia, in collaboration with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the GSMA, has officially launched the National… Read more »
Liberia: House of Representatives Adjourns Extraordinary Session, Set to Resume in October
Liberian Investigator
The House of Representatives has officially adjourned its extraordinary session, with plans to reconvene on October 15, 2024. Speaker Fonati Koffa, who presided over the session,… Read more »