July 12
South Africa: Casting Doubts and Casting Votes - the Real-World Effects of False Election Fraud Claims [opinion]
Africa Check
South Africa's May 2024 elections were widely acknowledged as pivotal for the country. After 30 years in power, the ruling African National Congress (ANC) lost its majority and is… Read more »
Kenya: Ignore Fake Graphic Claiming Kenyan Governor Warned of No Salaries After Country's Taxation Controversy
Africa Check
IN SHORT: A graphic with a fake quote attributed to Kirinyaga county governor and council of governors chair, Anne Waiguru, has been circulating amid the Finance Bill 2024… Read more »
Kenya: ODM Ready to Engage Diverse Perspectives in Talks for Peace After Cabinet Purge
Capital FM
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party has expressed readiness to accommodate talks with people of 'outrageously' divergent views in bid to restore peace, stability following… Read more »
South Africa: Ramaphosa to Set Ground Rules for Government of National Unity At Weekend Cabinet Lekgotla
Daily Maverick
The Government of National Unity will hold its Cabinet lekgotla over the weekend. The meeting will set the agenda for the seventh administration and pave the way for President… Read more »
South Africa: Govt Intervenes to Assist Families Amid Cape Town Heavy Rains
SAnews.gov.za
At least 500 households, whose homes were destroyed by heavy rains in Cape Town, are being temporarily relocated to safer accommodations, as gale-force winds and heavy rains… Read more »
Liberia: VP Koung Commits to Inclusive Development Agenda
Liberian Observer
Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung of Liberia has outlined the Unity Party government's commitment to inclusive development initiatives, noting that no one will be left behind as… Read more »
Uganda: Police and Opposition National Unity Platform Agree on 'Mobilization' Guide
Nile Post
The agreement was reached after top NUP leaders met with police leadership Read more »
Africa: A Broken World Economic System and Lessons for Sub-Saharan Africa [opinion]
Premium Times
The problem with anger-driven change is that they often destroy more than they build and end up setting nations back aplenty. Read more »
Kenya: Machogu Says Time As Education CS Was Fulfilling
Capital FM
Immediate former Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu has expressed his gratitude to President William Ruto for the opportunity to lead one of Kenya's most crucial sectors. Read more »
Nigeria: No, Nigerian Minister Nyesom Wike Did Not Suggest Renaming Murtala Muhammed Way in Abuja
Africa Check
IN SHORT: The Nigerian government has denied online claims that a major road in the capital Abuja, named after the late military ruler Murtala Muhammed, has been renamed after… Read more »
Botswana: Batswana Insist On Media Freedom, Favor Citizens' Right to Govt Information
Afrobarometer
Only half see their country's media as 'somewhat' or 'completely' free. Read more »
Nigeria: Another Rivers Local Council Chairperson Appoints Over 300 Aides
Premium Times
PREMIUM TIMES, Thursday, reported how Chijioke Ihunwo, the chairperson of the caretaker committee in Obio-Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers, similarly appointed 100 people as… Read more »
South Africa: Dirco Tables Budget Vote
SAnews.gov.za
To boost economic growth, the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), says it will intensify its efforts to help South African companies and State-owned… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwandan First-Time Voters 'Excited' About 2024 Elections
New Times
Rwandans will go to the polls to elect the President of the country and Members of Parliament on July 14-16, in the elections in which more than nine million are expected to take… Read more »
Rwanda: Habineza Says Plans to Enhance Rwanda Day If Elected
New Times
If elected, Frank Habineza, the presidential candidate for the Green Party, plans to improve Rwanda Day by reaching out to citizens living abroad who, he said, still believe… Read more »
Rwanda: Green Party Gaining Widespread Support - Habineza
New Times
The presidential candidate of the Green Party, Frank Habineza, has expressed satisfaction with the overall impression of their campaign so far, comparing it to previous campaigns… Read more »
Liberia: President Boakai's Letter to House of Representatives Draws Ire, Triggers Mixed Reactions
FrontPageAfrica
In an attempt to address the controversy surrounding his administration's negotiation for 'yellow machines,' President Joseph Boakai has found himself facing further criticism. His… Read more »
Nigeria: NASS to Work With AGF to Ensure 'Real Elections' At Local Govt Level - Akpabio
Premium Times
Mr Akpabio did not provide details on how the elections at the local government level will be improved. Read more »
Liberia: Senator Amara Konneh Criticizes Central Bank of Liberia for Issuing Guarantees to 'Underperforming Banks' Without Legislative Approval
FrontPageAfrica
The chairman of the Senate Committee on Public Accounts, Amara Konneh, has raised issues with the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) for the sheer display of total disregard for the… Read more »
South Africa: DA Demands Fresh Action Against Alleged VBS Corruption By Shivambu and Malema
DA
Six years after the DA laid criminal charges against the EFF's Floyd Shivambu and Julius Malema over allegations of corruption and industrial scale looting of the now defunct VBS… Read more »
Malawi: Malawi's First Lady Joins Global First Ladies Academy in New York, U.S.
Nyasa Times
Malawi's First Lady, Madame Monica Chakwera, has joined an esteemed gathering of First Ladies from around the world for a prestigious three-day Certified Executive Leadership… Read more »
Liberia: Boakai's Late Cameo
New Dawn
The Boakai administration has faced weeks of criticism for allegedly violating public procurement procedures and showing no regard for the Legislature in allegedly entering… Read more »
Liberia: Rights Defender Wants Amb. Conteh's Appointment Withdrawn
New Dawn
A local rights activist picks bones with Ambassador Dr. Al-Hassan Conteh, Interim Head of the University of Liberia, calling President Boakai to withdraw his appointment. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Harare Council Bosses Accused of Illegally Awarding Moses Mpofu's Company U.S.$9 Million Street Lights Tender
New Zimbabwe
Four City of Harare employees have been dragged to court on allegations of illegally awarding a street lights tender worth US$9 million to Juluka Enndo Joint Venture, a company in… Read more »
Kenya: Gen Zs, You Sting Like Bees, You Are Worthy Heirs of Dedan Kimathi - Kivutha Kibwana
Capital FM
Former Makueni Governor Kivutha Kibwana has expressed optimism for the future of Kenya after President William Ruto sacked the entire cabinet following pressure from Gen Zs. Read more »