July 11
Nigeria: Tinubu Meets Labour, Expresses Commitment to Just, Realistic Minimum Wage
Premium Times
President Tinubu said he is concerned about the welfare of Nigerian workers and that his administration is prioritising their concerns. Read more »
Kenya: All Sacked Ministers Should Be Audited, Gen Zs Say As They Vow to Press for More Demands
Capital FM
Following the move by President William Ruto to dissolve his entire cabinet, a section of youths popularly as Generation Zs have vowed to keep pressing the government until all… Read more »
Rwanda: Paul Kagame Has Had an Iron Grip On Rwanda for Decades [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
There is little doubt that Paul Kagame will win the votes necessary to extend his 24-year rule in Rwanda's general election on 15 July 2024. The ruling party, the Rwanda Patriotic… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Vows to 'Slay the Dragon of Corruption'
RFI
Kenyan President William Ruto has dismissed almost his entire cabinet and announced consultations to form a "broad-based government" after weeks of sometimes deadly anti-government… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Removes Buhari's in-Law, Other Officials of Nigeria's Security Printing Company
Premium Times
The shakeup comes months after Investigator Jim Obazee submitted his report to President Tinubu. Read more »
Rwanda: NEC Readies to Transport Electoral Material Countrywide
New Times
After ensuring that all polling stations abroad have voting materials, the National Electoral Commission (NEC) will start dispatching ballot papers, voter lists, and electoral ink,… Read more »
Liberia: President Boakai Breaks Silence, Tells Legislature Yellow Machines Deal Still in Negotiation With Long-Time Friend
FrontPageAfrica
President Joseph Boakai said no deal has been reached by the government to purchase yellow machines as being speculated. Read more »
Kenya: AG Muturi Refutes Claims President Ruto Does Not Consult Him
Capital FM
Attorney General Justin Muturi has refuted claims by a local daily that president William Ruto does not consult him despite being the state's chief adviser. Read more »
South Africa: Minority Government in Gauteng On Shaky Ground As ANC Moves Away From EFF
Daily Maverick
The relationship between the ANC and the EFF in Gauteng is starting to show cracks as shifts in local government take shape. The ANC is severing ties with the Red Berets while… Read more »
Kenya: Unions Welcome Ruto's Decision to Dissolve Cabinet As 'Bold'
Capital FM
The Central Organization of Trade Unions(COTU) has welcomed President William Ruto's decision to dissolve Cabinet describing it as bold and decisive. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Hails Supreme Court Judgement On LG Autonomy
Premium Times
"This judgement stands as a resounding affirmation that we can use legitimate means of redress to restructure our country and restructure our economy to make Nigeria a better place… Read more »
South Sudan: Concern Mounts Over Fate of El Fasher, Call for Consensus Over South Sudan Elections
UN News
UN humanitarians "remain gravely concerned" over the daily fighting that continues to rage in and around the Sudanese city of El Fasher, UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric… Read more »
Uganda: Bobi Wine Condemns Detention of TikToker Remanded for Insulting Museveni
Nile Post
The leader of the National Unity Platform (NUP), Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine, has condemned the detention of a TikToker facing six years in prison for allegedly… Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Rejects Bill Seeking New Law for Forex Transaction
Premium Times
Senators said the bill would confuse Nigerians if passed into law. Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Lawmakers Express Concern Over Unavailability of Water in Lagos
Premium Times
Mr Shabi expressed concern over the unavailability of water supply in most homes in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: After Premium Times Report, Senate Changes Sitting Time
Premium Times
The Senate shifted the time for plenary sessions from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. and will close at 3 p.m. instead of 2 p.m. Read more »
Kenya: The Deed Is Done, Thanks President William Ruto - Makau Mutua
Capital FM
Azimio spokesperson Makau Mutua has welcomed the move by President William Ruto to dismiss his entire cabinet. Read more »
Kenya: Bill Barring Public Officers From Presiding Over Harambees to Be Published Tomorrow - President Ruto
Capital FM
President William Ruto has announced that the bill barring public officers from presiding over public fundraisings will be published tomorrow. Read more »
Kenya: State House Website Pulls Down Names of CSs, AG After Being Fired
Capital FM
The State House website has pulled down names of Cabinet Secretaries fired by President William Ruto Thursday afternoon. Read more »
Kenya: Sifuna Lauds President Ruto's Decision to Dissolve Cabinet
Capital FM
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has lauded President William Ruto's decision to dissolve the Cabinet, calling it a decisive move to propel the country forward. Read more »
Kenya: You're All Fired! Ruto Tells All Cabinet Secretaries in Shocking Changes
Capital FM
President William Ruto has sacked his entire Cabinet after pressure from the GenZ youths who held protests across the country demanding changes in government. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Promises More Changes After Dismissing His Cabinet
Capital FM
President William Ruto has dismissed his entire Cabinet, following pressure from GenZ youths who demanded change. Read more »
South Africa: Motsoaledi Punts NHI As Public Health 'Equaliser', While DA Tones Down Criticism of Bill [analysis]
Daily Maverick
The DA has softened its stance on legally challenging the National Health Insurance Bill, saying it will look to the GNU to address 'the issue of the NHI'. Read more »
Kenya: 'We Cannot Have a Govt That Kills Its Young People'
VOA
Kenyan President William Ruto dismissed most of his cabinet Thursday, firing everyone except his foreign affairs ministers. The dismissal follows weeks of protests that were… Read more »
Uganda: Access to Justice? As Public Trust in Courts Declines, Many Ugandans Have Their Doubts
Afrobarometer
Only half of citizens feel confident that ordinary people can obtain justice in the courts. Read more »