July 21
Mozambique: Momade Begins Pre-Election Tour
AIM
Ossufo Momade, leader of Mozambique's main opposition party, Renamo, on Saturday began a "pre-campaign' tour of the country's provinces, prior to the presidential, parliamentary… Read more »
Nigeria: Court Refuses to Stop Fubara From Spending Rivers Funds
Premium Times
The suit was filed by a faction of the Rivers House of Assembly loyal to Nyesom Wike. Read more »
July 20
Sudan: 'Fire in Your Neighbor's House' - Stakes Piled High in Sudan Dialogue Success [interview]
Reporter
This week, Addis Ababa saw the conclusion of a five-day all-inclusive political dialogue focused on the conflict in Sudan. The African Union (AU) High-Level Panel on Sudan, in… Read more »
Uganda: Don't Dare - Museveni Warns Against Planned Protests
Nile Post
President Museveni has warned the organisers of next week's anti corruption march to drop their plans or they will face it rough. Read more »
Angola: New Minimum Salary Enters Into Force in September
ANGOP
The new national minimum monthly salary of 70k kwanzas, for Angolan workers in general, and Akz 50k for micro-enterprises and start-ups, will enter into force in September this… Read more »
Mozambique: Frelimo Committee Approves Its Election Manifesto
AIM
The Central Committee of Mozambique's ruling Frelimo Party approved on Friday unanimously the party's manifesto for the presidential, parliamentary and provincial elections… Read more »
Rwanda: Who Is Vanessa Umuhoza, the New Female Youth MP
New Times
One of the two youth representatives elected on Tuesday, July 16, is Vanessa Umuhoza Gashumba, a 28-year-old leader who once aspired to be a medical doctor in the army. Read more »
Uganda: Kabushenga - Engage the Rational Youth or You'll Confront Radicals
Nile Post
A group of youth have been planning a peaceful march against corruption to Parliament on July 23. Read more »
Kenya: Ford Foundation Insists On Transparency, Shuns MFA Disclosure Demand
Capital FM
The Ford Foundation has insisted on a transparent grant framework following Kenya's demand for disclosures on Sh946 million extended to Kenyan grantees in just a year. Read more »
Africa: AU Elections - Will It Change Anything? [opinion]
Reporter
Each time the African Union (AU) nears election season, the member countries of the region whose turn it is to fill the organization's most influential seats enter into a kind of… Read more »
Angola: Angola Presents 2nd Voluntary National Report At the UN in 2025
ANGOP
The Secretary of State for Planning, Luís Epalanga, this week in New York (USA), expressed the desire of the Angolan authorities to present the country's 2nd Voluntary… Read more »
Angola: Government Wants to Improve the Look of Dundo City
ANGOP
The Minister of Territorial Administration, Dionísio da Fonseca, on Saturday directed the new governor of the province of Lunda-Norte to pay special attention to basic… Read more »
Kenya: Don't Be Negative, Ruto Has Done Exemplary Things - Gachagua
Capital FM
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has urged Kenyans to shun negativity and appreciate the development strides achieved by the Ruto Administration, even as they criticise it. Read more »
Kenya: Kemsa Endorses Dr. Deborah Mlongo Barasa for Health Cabinet Secretary
Capital FM
The Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) has endorsed the nomination of Dr. Deborah Mlongo Barasa for the position of Cabinet Secretary for Health. Read more »
Ghana: Angolan Head of State Arrival in Accra for African Union Meeting
ANGOP
Angolan Head of State João Lourenço arrived Saturday in the city of Accra, capital of Ghana, where he will participate, on Sunday, in the 6th biannual coordination… Read more »
July 19
Kenya: President Ruto Mulling Govt of National Unity for Kenya?
Capital FM
Kithure Kindiki is expected to make a comeback to cabinet after President William Ruto nominated him to the Interior docket in a partial cabinet list announced on Friday. Read more »
Kenya: Calls for Police Accountability After Journalist Shot Covering Kenya Protests
VOA
Catherine Wanjeri wore a bright yellow shirt and vest with "PRESS" emblazoned on it when Kenyan police shot the K24 television journalist three times in the leg. Read more »
Liberia: House to Review Anti-Homosexuality Law
New Dawn
Liberia's House of Representatives has instructed its committees on Gender, Health, and Judiciary to review the request for the amendment of the country's anti-homosexuality law. Read more »
Tanzania: 98% of Villages Successfully Electrified
Daily News
In a significant milestone of rural transformation, the Rural Energy Agency (REA) has successfully electrified 98 per cent of all villages across the country. Read more »
South Africa: Joburg Families Plead With City Officials to End Power Cuts
GroundUp
City of Johannesburg losing between R5-million and R10-million monthly due to illegal connections, says City Power Read more »
Kenya: Who is Rebecca Miano, Kenya's Next Attorney-General?
Capital FM
President William Ruto has nominated Rebecca Miano as the next Attorney General(AG) in the 11-member partial Cabinet announced Friday. Read more »
South Africa: Cyril Ramaphosa's Speech to Parliament Listed South Africa's Old Problems - but No New Solutions [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa's opening of parliament speech successfully captured the spirit of a diverse and cohesive multi-party government ready to get down to work.… Read more »
Somalia: Nusoj Denounces Secrecy and Serious Flaws in Somalia's Official Information Bill, Threatens Democratic Transition
Shabelle
19 July 2024: The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) firmly opposes the Federal Government of Somalia's approach to the Official Information Bill (OIB), as it is clearly… Read more »
Liberia: Former Finance Minister Advises Ex-President Weah Against Being 'Used'
New Dawn
Former President George Weah has been warned not to allow 'surrogates' to cause him to lose respect in the Liberian society. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto To Address Nation Amid Cabinet Shake-Up
Capital FM
Ruto has faced mounting pressure from Gen Z, who have been demanding accountability, leading him to dissolve his Cabinet on July 11, 2024 Read more »