July 10
Ghana: Parliament Passes Bill to Establish National Roads Authority
Ghanaian Times
Parliament on Thursday passed a Bill establishing the National Roads Authority. Read more »
Liberia: House of Representatives - Bility, Grisgby, George Summoned
New Republic
The chambers of the House of Representatives was a scene of serious debates as lawmakers deliberated on the procurement of some earth-moving by the government of Liberia. Read more »
South Africa: A Sky Resembling Smoke - Witnessing Despair and Hope in the Wake of Tongaat's Tornado
UNFPA
It's June 3rd and social media is abuzz with videos of hail the size of tennis balls and a sky that resembles something like smoke, 40 kilometres north of Durban. Reports come in… Read more »
Rwanda: What People With Disabilities Expect From Their Next Representative in Parliament
New Times
The 13 candidates vying for one seat to represent persons with disabilities in the chamber of deputies promised to advocate for inclusivity as well as having an extra seat in… Read more »
Kenya: Cabinet Secretaries Ordered to Retain Only One Advisor Amid Ruto's Austerity Measures
Capital FM
Cabinet Secretaries have been given until Thursday to retain only one advisor from the current two, following a directive from President William Ruto. Read more »
Kenya: Sifuna Defends Raila's Role in Upcoming Multi-Sectoral Dialogue With Ruto
Capital FM
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, who is also the Secretary General of the ODM party, has defended Raila Odinga's involvement in the planned six-day multi-sectoral dialogue talks with… Read more »
Kenya: NCIC Summons Maalim Amid Rage Over Remarks On 'Treasonous' Protest
Capital FM
Daadab Member of Parliament Farah Maalim has been summoned to appear before the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) over alleged inciteful remarks. Read more »
Somalia: IGAD Discusses Peace, Security, and Cross-Border Issues With Khaatumo Leader
Shabelle
The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) recently held discussions with Khaatumo leader Abdulkadir Ahmed Aw-Ali "Firdhiye" to address critical issues affecting the… Read more »
South Africa: National Assembly Elects Chairpersons of Committees
SAnews.gov.za
The newly established committees of the National Assembly (NA) on Tuesday elected chairpersons of some of the committees. Read more »
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Congratulates New Iranian President
SAnews.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa has congratulated President Masoud Pezeshkian on his election as the new President of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Read more »
South Africa: Condolences for Former Anti-Apartheid Activist Frank Van Der Horst
SAnews.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa has offered condolences to the family of anti-apartheid activist and former President of the South African Council on Sport (SACOS) Frank van der Horst. Read more »
Nigeria: Speak Out On Rivers Crisis, PDP Youth Challenges Atiku, Others
Leadership
A youth activist and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr Tom Fredfish, has condemned the silence of the top party leaders over the protracted crisis in Rivers… Read more »
Nigeria: North Central Forum Seeks Quick Assent to NCDC Bill
Leadership
The North Central People's Forum (NCPF) said the expeditious signing of the North Central Development Commission (NCDC) Bill into law would transform the North Central zone which… Read more »
Nigeria: House of Reps Member, Olaide Akinremi, Dies After Brief Illness
This Day
A member representing Ibadan North Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Olaide Akinremi is dead. Read more »
Nigeria: Hardship - Tinubu Has Shut His Doors, Even Some Ministers Can't See Him - Ndume
Daily Trust
Chief Whip of the Senate, Ali Ndume, has expressed concern over the rising cost of living and food scarcity. Read more »
Nigeria: I Don't Think Nigeria Needs Livestock Ministry - Ex-Presidential Aide
Daily Trust
Laolu Akande, a former aide to ex-Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, has said that Nigeria may not need a Ministry of Livestock Development proposed by President Bola Tinubu. Read more »
Kenya: 730 Kenyan Deportees Have Been Returned to the Country Since 2022 - Mudavadi
Capital FM
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has revealed that 730 Kenyan deportees have been returned to the country for various reasons since 2022. Read more »
Kenya: Sonko Roots for Dismissal of Top Ruto Advisors, Corrupt CSs
Capital FM
Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has urged President William Ruto to reassess the need for key advisers accusing them of misleading him. Read more »
Kenya: UK Pledges Support for Kenya's Electoral Reforms After IEBC Bill Assent
Capital FM
The United Kingdom has pledged support for Kenya's electoral reform after President William Ruto signed the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Amendment Bill… Read more »
Uganda: Besigye Condemns Donning of Military Attires By Govt Officials At Kyankwanzi
Nile Post
Former presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye has condemned the dressing of civilians in UPDF military fatigues at the National Leadership Institute in Kyankwanzi. Read more »
Uganda: Tororo, Busia MPs Want Tax Waiver On Borehole Drilling Equipment
Nile Post
A section of Members of Parliament from t Tororo and Busia are asking government to put a tax exemption on imported machinery used in borehole drilling if the country is to achieve… Read more »
Kenya: 316 Kenyans Have Died in the Gulf States Since 2002, Mudavadi Says
Capital FM
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi says at least 316 Kenyans have died in the Gulf States since 2002. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Has No Budget to Pay Blood Money for Munyakho - Mudavadi
Capital FM
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi says there is no budget provision from the government to pay the Sh150 million blood money for Stephen Munyakho, the Kenyan facing… Read more »
Kenya: CPF Boss Kili Faults Proposal to Reduce Retirement Age Limit
Capital FM
CPF CEO Hosea Kili has faulted the proposal to scale down the retirement age, citing the risk of having the government spend more on retirees. Read more »
Mauritius: Six Key Takeaways From the UK Elections for the Forthcoming Polls in Mauritius
L'Express
After the first four takeaways published on Tuesday's issue, here are the last two ones. Read more »