June 14
Namibia: Namibians Stranded After Bus Hijacking in South Africa
Namibian
The Independent Patriots for Change has accused the government of failing to protect Namibians in South Africa after a Namibian passenger bus was allegedly hijacked in Johannesburg… Read more »
South Africa: Government Strengthens Migration Management
SAnews.gov.za
The Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) on Migration has developed an implementation plan to strengthen migration management, focusing on improved border infrastructure, access to… Read more »
Nigeria: Military Airstrikes Kill 27 Terrorists in Borno Tumbus Enclaves
Vanguard
Air Component of Joint Task Force Operation Hadin Kai neutralised 27 terrorists in separate air interdiction missions targeting terrorist enclaves in the Southern and Northern… Read more »
Somalia: Somaliland President Arrives in Israel, Opening New Chapter in Relations
Horn Diplomat
Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro arrived in Israel on Sunday for a historic five-day state visit that is expected to deepen political, economic and security… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Defends Foreign Trips and County Tours, Says Hard Work Key to Kenya's Economic Transformation
Capital FM
President William Ruto has defended his frequent foreign trips and extensive local tours, saying his packed schedule is driven by a determination to accelerate Kenya's economic… Read more »
Somalia: Somaliland Envoy Condemns Somalia Threats, Warns Against Foreign Intervention
Horn Diplomat
Somaliland's ambassador to Israel, Dr. Mohamed Hagi Mohamoud, warned on Sunday against any attempt to use foreign actors against Somaliland, saying such actions could destabilize… Read more »
Zimbabwe: 'Zimbabwe Has Never Been This Close to a Civil War' - Says VP Chiwenga Source
New Zimbabwe
ZIMBABWE has never been this close to a civil war, a source close to developments within Zanu PF and in Vice President Constantino Chiwenga's corner has said. Read more »
Zimbabwe: 'People Want Bread, Not CAB3' - CCC MP Karenyi-Kore Rejects Constitution Amendment Bill
New Zimbabwe
MEMBER of Parliament for Chikanga Lynette Karenyi-Kore has fired a salvo at Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3, (CAB3) declaring she will not support a law she says ignores the… Read more »
South Africa: Ma Vesta Smith - Why This Unsung Activist Matters 50 Years After the Soweto Uprising [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
While many men are remembered as heroes of political struggles, women seldom get enough attention. Vesta Smith is a good example. She fought for South Africa's liberation from… Read more »
South Africa: Young, South African and Unemployed - Finding Direction Starts With Knowing Yourself - Counsellor [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Thirty-two years after South Africa became a democratic state, the futures of millions of young people in the country are shaped to a large degree by uncertainty, exclusion,… Read more »
Africa: CAF Holds Successful Two-Day Meeting on Statutes, Regulations
CAF
The Confédération Africaine de Football ("CAF") recently held a successful two-day meeting with the Chairpersons and Vice Chairperson of the CAF's Judicial Tribunals… Read more »
Africa: Looming Carnage - On the Dangerous Anti-Migrant Mobilisation in South Africa
Daily Maverick
The chaos that threatens to explode from this mobilisation will devastate not only migrants but all poor people and workers. Only reactionary political forces will benefit from… Read more »
Nigeria: Iyabo Obasanjo's Political Gamble and Ogun Chessboard
This Day
When Senator Iyabo Obasanjo, daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, dramatically threw her hat into the ring for the 2027 Ogun State governorship race under the platform… Read more »
Nigeria: Bukola Saraki's Political Resurgence
This Day
Bukola Saraki never fully left. That is the first thing to understand about what is being described as his political comeback in Kwara State. Even during the years after the "O To… Read more »
Nigeria: Solomon Adeola Poised to Shape Ogun's Next Chapter
This Day
The numbers from the Ogun State APC governorship primary were not impressive; the better description is disorienting. Read more »
Nigeria: Akure LG Chair Bags Most Outstanding Local Govt Chairman Award
This Day
*promises early completion of Mojere Market complex Read more »
South Africa: King Enock Makhosoke II Mabhena Remembered As a Transformative Leader
SAnews.gov.za
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has described His Majesty King Enock Makhosoke II Mabhena as a transformative monarch and a mighty tree who cared a lot about people. Read more »
Namibia: Culture, Apartheid Force Men to Suffer Silently - Traditional Leaders
Namibian
Traditional leaders and social commentators say cultural norms, historical injustices and societal expectations have contributed to many men remaining silent about abuse and… Read more »
Nigeria: Democracy Key to Sustainable Development - - Ex-Imo Deputy Gov Madumere
Leadership
Former Deputy Governor of Imo State, Prince Eze Madumere, has described democracy as the catalyst for sustainable socio-economic and cultural development in the country. Read more »
Nigeria: PDP NWC, Wike Back Oluyede to Win Ekiti Governorship Election - National Woman Leader
Leadership
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has assured party members and supporters in Ekiti State of its support, alongside that of the Minister of… Read more »
Somalia: Jubaland President Commissions Elite Duufaan Unit for Anti-Militant Operations
Shabelle
Jubaland President Ahmed Mohamed Islam, commonly known as Ahmed Madobe, on Sunday presided over the graduation of the elite Duufaan unit of the Jubaland Darawiish forces, urging… Read more »
Nigeria: Why I Handed Over Power to Democratically-Elected Govt Within 11 Months - Abdulsalami
Premium Times
Abdulsalami recalled that demands for a return to civilian government came from political leaders, civil society organisations, the international community and ordinary Nigerians… Read more »
Nigeria: 27 Years of Democracy and Nigeria's Health Renewal (I) - Rebuilding the Foundations [analysis]
Premium Times
Primary healthcare is the appropriate place to begin any assessment of the sector, because it is where most Nigerians first encounter the health system. Read more »
Nigeria: The Burden of Choice - Nigerian Voters and the 2027 Elections
Premium Times
The road to 2027 has already begun. The future of Nigeria's democracy depends on an electorate that is informed, vigilant, patriotic and resistant to manipulation. Read more »
Nigeria: Obi - Nigerian Citizens' Failure to Take Ownership of Electoral Process Encourages Election Rigging [opinion]
This Day
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. Peter Obi, has said that elections in Nigeria are often manipulated because citizens fail to take ownership… Read more »
