July 19
Kenya: Lands Commission Requests Millions More
Capital FM
The National Lands Commission (NLC) is pleading for an extra Sh233.9 million for development and recurrent expenditures. Read more »
Kenya: Adoption of Implementation Matrix Proposed to Aid Scrutiny of Govt Promises After Protests
Capital FM
Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK) Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit has called on the government to develop an implementation matrix for promises made to Kenyans in response to recent… Read more »
Nigeria: Inflation - Health Professionals Call for Higher Budgetary Allocation, Increased Insurance Coverage
Premium Times
They made the call on Thursday at the opening ceremony of the 9th Annual General Meeting (AGM), and Scientific Conference of the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Jabi, Abuja. Read more »
Ghana: President Appoints Police Commissioner As Deputy Inspector-General for Operations
Ghanaian Times
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has appointed Commissioner of Police (COP) Christian Tetteh Yohuno as the new Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of Operations. Read more »
Angola: Ombud Highlights Recognition for Women in Political Arena
ANGOP
The ombudswoman, Florbela Araújo, highlighted, this Thursday, in Luena, Moxico province, the presence and leadership of women in the country, which is 'in great… Read more »
Kenya: Shilling Loses Ground Against Major Currencies Amid Demos, Moody's Downgrade
Capital FM
The Kenyan shilling has slipped against various global currencies, coming on the back of ongoing youth-led demonstrations and the country's downgraded rating by global rating… Read more »
Tanzania: President Suluhu Hassan Calls on Tanzanians to Pay Their Taxes
Daily News
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has called on Tanzanians to diligently pay their taxes, saying that tax revenues are crucial for funding national development projects. Read more »
South Africa: 'Lies, Lies, Lies' Vs 'His Best Speech' - - Ramaphosa's Opening of Parliament Address Draws Mixed Reactions
Daily Maverick
While some in the Government of National Unity were happy with the measures announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday night, opposition members said his speech was merely… Read more »
South Africa: Striking a Balance - Ramaphosa Outlines ANC Policy With Traces of the DA's Blueprint
Daily Maverick
In his maiden GNU speech for the seventh administration, President Cyril Ramaphosa had to strike a balance between the manifesto promises of the ANC and those of other political… Read more »
Kenya: New Faces in Cabinet - Mlongo Barasa (Moh), Andrew Mwihia (Agriculture), Eric Muriithi (Water)
Capital FM
President William Ruto has nominated new faces in his 11-member partial cabinet with Mlongo Barasa being assigned to the Health docket. Read more »
Africa: Early Voting in South Africa's 2024 Elections - Any Lessons for Nigeria? [opinion]
Premium Times
Over the years, certain categories of persons, such as security personnel, electoral officials, ad-hoc electoral officials, accredited domestic election observers, and other key… Read more »
Kenya: Uncertainty Over Exam Invigilation, School Capitation Following Budget Cuts
Capital FM
National examination invigilation exercise for thousands of learners is in limbo after the National Treasury reduced the 5 Billion budget allocated for the 2024 school examinations… Read more »
Africa: Govt Lists Africa Uncensored, TI Among Ford Grantees Fueling Protests
Capital FM
Kenya's Foreign Office has listed sixteen Ford Foundation grantees it accuses of scheming to topple the government days after President William Ruto alleged foreign support for… Read more »
Egypt: Egypt Condemns Israeli Minister Storming Into Al-Aqsa, Knesset Rejection of Palestinian State
Egypt Online
Egypt condemned Thursday 18/7/2024 the storming of Al-Aqsa by an Israeli minister, in tandem with the Israeli Knesset passing a resolution rejecting the establishment of a… Read more »
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Unveils GNU Priorities in Opening of Parliament Address [document]
Parliament of South Africa
President Cyril Ramaphosa unveiled the key priorities of the Government of National Unity (GNU) in his Opening of Parliament Address at the Cape Town City Hall yesterday. These… Read more »
Kenya: Police Commission Shortlists 8 for Dig, Slots Interviews On Monday
Capital FM
The National Police Service Commission (NPSC) has shortlisted eight police bosses including the acting Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Kenya Police Eliud Lagat for the position… Read more »
Ethiopia: PM Abiy Calls All to Continue Being Part of Green Legacy Initiative
ENA
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed called upon all to continue being a part of this year's Green Legacy Initiative. Read more »
Nigeria: Kano Emirate Crisis - Governor Presents Appointment Letter to Reinstated Emir
Premium Times
The emir is the only one among the five deposed emirs to be reinstated by Governor Yusuf. Read more »
Malawi: MCP Convention - Political Enemies Resort to Media Propaganda to Finish Chithyola Banda
Nyasa Times
Nyasatimes has received information with regards to blood war for the battle of the position of the secretary general in Malawi Congress Party (MCP) with key competitors hitting… Read more »
Liberia: House Probes Influx of Illegal Immigrants
New Dawn
The House of Representatives has instructed its Internal Affairs, National Security, and Judiciary committees to probe allegations of illegal immigration into Liberia. Read more »
Nigeria: Alleged N423 Billion Fraud - El-Rufai Seeks Transfer of Case, Accuses Judge of Bias
Premium Times
Mr El-Rufai sued the Kaduna State Government and the state House of Assembly for alleged infringement of his rights while investigating financial management by his administration. Read more »
Kenya: Split in Azimio Over Cabinet Slots Simmers
Capital FM
Split has widened in the Azimio Coalition over the calls for a broad based government by the Kenya Kwanza Alliance regime with constituents parties in the coalition asserting they… Read more »
Liberia: Speaker Kofa Thrashes Rep. Wongbe Claims
New Republic
House Speaker, Cllr. Fonati Koffa is resisting and whisking off pressure from every side of the political divide about his perceived wrongful handling of his office evident by his… Read more »
South Africa: Government Spokespersons Should Take Their Job Seriously [editorial]
GroundUp
They are well-paid public servants, but diligence is the exception Read more »
Egypt: Par'lt Accepts Resignation of MP for Being Appointed As Deputy Health Minister
Egypt Online
Egypt's House of Representatives grants confidence to Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli's government Read more »