July 12
Kenya: Former CS Wahome Grateful for President Ruto's Support During Her Tenure
Capital FM
Former Lands Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahomehas told President William Ruto that he can count on her support even after he dissolved the entire cabinet following pressure from the… Read more »
Nigeria: Minister, Perm SEC Disobey Tinubu's Directives
Premium Times
President Bola Tinubu wrote a memo in May to the minister and the SGF issuing specific directives. Read more »
Nigeria: Group Demands Community Involvement in $27bn Warri Seaport Rehabilitation
This Day
The Executive Coordinator of the Ijaw Progressive Union of Aborigines, Mr. Asiaye Amakor has written an open letter to President Bola Tinubu to direct the concerned authorities to… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt, Oil Producers Agree On Viable Crude Supply Framework to Local Refineries
This Day
In a bid to resolve the lingering inability of oil producers to adequately supply local refineries crude feedstock, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC)… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Former MDC MP Joins Zanu-PF, Takes a Dig At 'Selfish' Chamisa
New Zimbabwe
FORMER Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) Chegutu West legislator, Takalani Matibe has defected to the ruling party, Zanu PF. Read more »
Nigeria: Minimum Wage - Tinubu, Labour Adjourn for More Consultation
Leadership
President Bola Tinubu and the LEADERSHIP of organised labour have adjourned talks till next for wider consultation with stakeholders on the new national minimum wage. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt to Domesticate World Bank's Inclusive Business in 36 States
Daily Trust
The federal government has announced plans to domesticate the World Bank's inclusive business model in all the 36 states of the federation as part of efforts to boost efficiency… Read more »
South Africa: Corruption Central - Vbs Chairperson Tshifhiwa Matodzi's Canary Song, Part One [analysis]
Daily Maverick
Disgraced former VBS chairperson accepts 495-year sentence, effectively reduced to 15 years of imprisonment -- and sings like a canary for 70 pages. Read more »
South Africa: Minister Mantashe Defends Possible Import of Natural Gas From Russia [analysis]
Daily Maverick
'I don't think we are ashamed of importing gas from Russia. We are members of BRICS. We want to increase trade with Russia,' the minister of mineral and petroleum resources told… Read more »
South Africa: Food Parcels Pile Up in Gauteng Warehouses Because Food Banks Have No Money to Distribute Them
GroundUp
Provincial Department of Social Development delays funding Read more »
South Africa: Complaint Against Daily Maverick Steinhoff Stories Dismissed
GroundUp
Former reserve bank employee complained his side of the story was not given, but declined to give his side of the story Read more »
Kenya: Ruto to Reshape Cabinet for Broad-Based, Accepted Government
Business Day Africa
President William Ruto will need to rethink his cabinet formation to address widespread dissatisfaction that has fueled over two weeks of protests across Kenya. Read more »
Liberia: Why the Boakai Administration Should Transform Public Procurement in Liberia [opinion]
Liberian Observer
Regardless of a country's level of development, public procurement plays a critical role in influencing the effectiveness of public service delivery and promoting an environment… Read more »
West Africa: Ecowas Facing Leadership Crisis [editorial]
Foroyaa
Nigeria because of its size has been seen to be the power house of Ecowas. Community leadership however does not arise from the sizes of countries that heads of state lead. It… Read more »
South Africa: Stats SA Budget Reinforces Commitment to Country Development
SAnews.gov.za
Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni says as government commences with the work of the seventh administration and the next 30 Years of Freedom, it is important to… Read more »
South Africa: United Africans Transformation Withdraws From GNU After Not Getting Positions
Daily Maverick
The United Africans Transformation has withdrawn from the GNU after it was not accommodated in the Cabinet and portfolio committees, with its leader alleging the ANC acted in bad… Read more »
July 11
Kenya: Ruto Dismisses Entire Cabinet After Gen Z Pressure
Capital FM
President William Ruto has dismissed his entire Cabinet, following pressure from GenZ youths who demanded change. Read more »
South Sudan: Opposition Mounts Against Security Bill in South Sudan
VOA
In South Sudan, opponents of President Salva Kiir want him to send back to parliament a recently passed bill over concerns it will give state security agents too much power.… Read more »
South Africa: Brenda Fassie's 1997 Hit Song Vulindlela Still Raises Questions About South Africa As a Nation [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
In 1997, South Africa's most famous music star had a huge hit. Brenda Fassie's Vulindlela became a national pop anthem, played especially at weddings and celebrations. Read more »
Rwanda: AI Propaganda Campaign in Rwanda Has Been Pushing Pro-Kagame Messages - a Dangerous New Trend in Africa [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
At the end of May 2024, several media outlets led by the journalist network Forbidden Stories released a set of reports titled "Rwanda Classified". This reporting detailed evidence… Read more »
Cameroon: 'All Is Lost'? - Cameroon's Controversial Logging in Biodiverse Ebo Forest [analysis]
African Arguments
Why has the government awarded a logging concession in the mega biodiverse Ebo forest to a little-known company? Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's National Dialogue Needs a Reset [analysis]
ISS
Considering that major political movements and actors reject the ongoing dialogue, a temporary pause and recalibration should be considered. Read more »
Mali: Mali Junta Re-Authorises Political Activities Suspended in April
RFI
Mali's ruling junta has announced it will allow political parties and political associations to resume their activities, which it had suspended in the spring. Read more »
Sudan: No Negotiation With RSF Militia 'Unless It Leaves Civilian Objects and Citizens' Homes'
SNA
President of the Transitional Sovereignty Council (TSC) and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, General Abdel-Fattah Al-Burhan, reaffirmed that there will be no any… Read more »
Kenya: Eldoret to Get City Status in August, State House Announces
Capital FM
President William Ruto is set to preside over the conferment of city status to Eldoret Municipality. Read more »