July 09
Nigeria: Bill to Prohibit Violence Against Persons in Public, Private Life Scales Second Reading
Vanguard
A bill that seeks to eliminate violence in private and public life, prohibit all forms of violence against persons and provide maximum protection and effective remedies for victims… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu's Aide Deletes Statement Announcing Duty-Free Food Importation
Premium Times
Bayo Onanuga, in a statement quoting Agriculture Minister Abubakar Kyari and posted on his official X page, said the President approved a "150-Day Duty-Free Import Window for Food… Read more »
Kenya: KICC - Symbol of National Unity, Hosts Historic First Bill Signed Into Law Outside State House
Capital FM
The Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) has played a pivotal role as a neutral host for the signing of the bill to reconstitute the Independent Electoral and Boundaries… Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Confirms Appointment of Adepoju As DG of Narsda
Vanguard
The Senate has confirmed Dr. Matthew Olumide Adepoju as the Director General of the National Space Research and Development Agency, NARSDA. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Serious Infighting Rocks Harare City Council
The Herald
Serious infighting and divisions have rocked Harare City Council amid allegations that some rogue councillors and managers are reshuffling key personnel in the legal and housing… Read more »
Liberia: Leaked Document Reveals Liberia Drug Enforcement Officer-in-Charge Requests Over $500k 'Emergency Fund' for Institution's 'Smooth Operation'
FrontPageAfrica
A leaked document in the possession of FrontPageAfrica has revealed that the officer-in-charge of the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) has requested from the Ministry of… Read more »
Liberia: Senator Amara Konneh Describes Display of Controversial Yellow Machines As Lack of Government Accountability
FrontPageAfrica
President Joseph Boakai and his Unity Party-led government are in the eye of the storm as criticisms swell around the questionable manner and form the 285 earth-moving equipment… Read more »
Nigeria: Reps Urge Govt to Suspend Implementation of Samoa Agreement
Premium Times
The Samoa Agreement allegedly contains a clause on LGBTQ. Read more »
Malawi: Chakwera to Preside Over SACAU Annual Conference Tomorrow
Nyasa Times
President Lazarus Chakwera will tomorrow preside over the opening of the Southern African Confederation of Agricultural Unions (SACAU) Annual Conference scheduled to take place at… Read more »
Malawi: Zomba Central Parliamentarian Organises Beer Party for Youths
Nyasa Times
If the right hand was holding a kachasu vermouth then the left was either balancing a hand or factory made cigarette between fingers. Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Revive Leather Industry in Prisons
Capital FM
The government is set to revive the Prison's leather Industry. Read more »
Nigeria: Ex-Lawmaker, Okiemute Resign From Delta APC Over Neglect
Vanguard
The backbone of All Progressives Congress APC in Isoko Nation, Hon. ( Dr.) Benjamin Essien Okiemute has tendered his resignation from the opposition party in Delta State. Read more »
Namibia: Govt Blames Lack of Fake Teeth On Procurement Backlog
Namibian
The health ministry says the procurement process is leading to the country's massive lack of dentures. Read more »
Nigeria: Abia Govt to Launch N1bn Interest Free Loan for 9,200 Residents
Vanguard
Abia state government would on Thursday, launch a N1 billion interest free revolving loan under the Abia cooperatives scheme for 9,200 residents from the 184 wards of the state. Read more »
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Sends Condolences to Deceased SANDF Members
SAnews.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa has sent his condolences to the families of four South African National Defence Force (SANDF) members who passed away while on duty overnight on Friday. Read more »
Nigeria: Emirship Tussle - NNPP, Not Tinubu, Will Be Defeated in 2027 - APC
Leadership
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) will suffer defeat in Kano State in 2027 general election as a result of the Kano Emirship tussle, not President Bola Tinubu, the All… Read more »
Nigeria: Global Food Prices Steady in June, Cereal Production Hit Record High - FAO
This Day
The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has stated that the benchmark for world food commodity prices remained stable in June. Read more »
Nigeria: Why Govt Plans to Relocate Correctional Centres - Minister
Premium Times
Citing the Suleja and Ikoyi Correctional Centres as examples, Mr Tunji-Ojo said the planned relocation was because urbanisation had eaten deep into the setbacks that ought to be… Read more »
Uganda: Defiant Ssekikubo Heads to West Nile, North
Nile Post
The movers and seconders of the motion seeing to impeach the four embattled commissioners of Parliament are concerned that majority of the legislators in the areas of their tour to… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Opts for Duty-Free Imports of Rice, Wheat, Beans, Others
Vanguard
The Federal Government is planning to suspend duties, tariffs, and taxes on some essential food items imported through land and sea borders. Read more »
Uganda: MPs Demand Museveni Reverse Directive On Awarding Contracts to NEC
Nile Post
Legislators on the parliamentary Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (Cosase) are concerned that the President's decision of awarding all… Read more »
Ethiopia: Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Arrives in Port Sudan for Official Visit
Addis Standard
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has arrived in Port Sudan for an official work visit, according to state media reports. Read more »
Uganda: Wakooli Decision Tops Busy Day With Burora, Mawanda in Court
Nile Post
Deputy Director of Public Prosecution Samali Wakooli has her decision cut out, today, as she appears in court to learn whether she can carry on as the lead prosecutor in the… Read more »
July 08
West Africa: The Sahel Stands Up and the World Must Pay Attention [analysis]
People's Dispatch
This past weekend the heads of state from Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger met in the first summit of the Alliance of Sahel States. Read more »
Nigeria: Five Key Takeaways From Tinubu's Food Policies
Premium Times
The measures, according to the government, will be "implemented over the next 180 days." Read more »