July 05
Malawi: Drug Policy and Harm Reduction Platform Advocates for Support for Persons Who Use Drugs
Nyasa Times
Drug Policy and Harm Reduction Platform (DPHRP) Malawi has expressed its strongest disapproval against what it describes as outdated laws, which were designed to punish persons who… Read more »
Tunisia: Isie Announces Calendar for 2024 Presidential Election
Tunis Afrique Presse
The Independent High Authority for Elections (ISIE) announced the calendar for the next presidential election, set for October 6, 2024. Read more »
Liberia: 'Plantation of Massacre' - CDC Secretary General Koijee Accuses Unity Party-Led Government of Masterminding Killings of Innocent Citizens
FrontPageAfrica
The Secretary-General of the opposition Congress for Democratic Change (CDC), Jefferson Tamba Koijee, claims that Liberia has turned into a "plantation of massacre" since the Unity… Read more »
Liberia: EU Solicits Cllr. Gongloe's Views
New Dawn
The European Union Delegation to Liberia confers with former Presidential contestant Cllr. Tiawan Saye Gongloe on the performance of the Boakai administration. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Orders State Officers Not to Participate in Public Fundraisers
Capital FM
President William Ruto has banned State officers from participating in public fundraisers with immediate effect. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Reviews Budget Cut to Sh177bn to Sustain Subsidy, Hiring of JSS Teachers
Capital FM
The government has reviewed an initial announcement to cut the national budget by Sh346 billion in a bid to sustain key programmes. Read more »
Rwanda: Kwibohora30 - Rwandans Abroad Reflect On the 'Ambitious Society' Rwanda Has Become
New Times
As Rwanda marked the 30th anniversary of Liberation Day (Kwibohora30) with a national ceremony held at Amahoro Stadium in the capital Kigali, on July 4, Rwandans in the Diaspora… Read more »
South Africa: Johannesburg Heritage Foundation Joins Call for Library to Be Reopened
GroundUp
The Louisa Prince Library in Ennerdale has been closed since 2021 Read more »
Liberia: Sen. Bartekwa Wants Planning and Development Detached From Finance Ministry
New Dawn
Grand Kru County Senator Numene T. H. Bartekwa is calling for disaggregation of the Ministry of Development and Planning from the Ministry of Finance to drive the country's… Read more »
Liberia: Boakai Craves Efficient National Workforce
Liberian Observer
-- Launches Employee Status Regularization Program Read more »
Namibia: Itula Promises Lean Govt of 15 Ministers
Namibian
Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) president Panduleni Itula says he intends to reduce the country's ministries from 23 to 15 to save the treasury about N$2 billion if voted… Read more »
South Africa: National Assembly Establishes 30 Portfolio Committees [document]
Parliament of South Africa
Parliament, Thursday, 4 July 2024 - The National Assembly Rules Committee has, during its second meeting held at the Century City Conference Centre, established 30 Portfolio… Read more »
Kenya: Mwangaza Calls Out Nyakang'o Over Foreign Travel Expenses Error
Capital FM
Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza has urged Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang'o to correct an error in her report indicating that Meru County spent close to Sh1 billion on foreign… Read more »
Kenya: Section of X Users to Hold Parallel Engagement From That of President Ruto
Capital FM
A section of Kenyans on X have vowed to boycott President William Ruto's X Space, slated to start at 2 pm, and instead hold a parallel space to counter the conversation. Read more »
Kenya: CS Kuria Urges PSC to Suspend Recruitment to Reduce Expenditure
Capital FM
Public service Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has called for the suspension of new and ongoing recruitment in public service terming it as a critical measure in controlling runaway… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Challenges Not Insurmountable - Sanusi
Vanguard
The 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, said challenges bedeviling Nigeria are not insurmountable. Read more »
Uganda: ICT Ministry Spurs Growth With Innovations and Strategic Roadmap
Nile Post
The Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, Ms Amina Zawedde, has reported significant growth in the ICT sector, marked by advancements in regulatory… Read more »
Ethiopia: House Approves 971.2 Bln Birr Budget for 2024/25 Fy
Ethiopian Herald
ADDIS ABABA - The House of People's Representatives unanimously approved the federal government's budget of 971.2 billion Birr for the 2024/25 fiscal year during its 36th regular… Read more »
Nigeria: No Cause for Alarm Over GMOs, Govt Declares
Leadership
The federal government yesterday allayed fears around the genetically modified crops in Nigeria, insisting that they are safe and pose no harm to humans, animals and environment. Read more »
Nigeria: $150bn Loan - Reactions Trail Signing of Samoa Agreement
Leadership
Amid criticisms, the federal government has defended its signing of the Samoa Agreement at the Organisation of African, Caribbean, and Pacific States (OACPS) Secretariat in… Read more »
Nigeria: Samoa Agreement Signed in Interest of Nigeria, Says Federal Govt
Leadership
The Federal Government has reacted to the media report about a purported Samoa Deal, suggesting that it has accepted to recognise the rights of LGBT community in Nigeria in… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa Says He Is Serving His Last Presidential Term
New Zimbabwe
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has allayed widespread fears he wants to extend his presidency beyond the constitutionally permissible two-term limit and stay in power beyond 2028. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Chiwenga in Soup for Diverting Presidential Drought Relief Programme Food Aid
New Zimbabwe
TWO Zanu PF activists from Mashonaland West province are in trouble for allegedly diverting drought relief food rations meant for Nyabira villagers. Read more »
Nigeria: 21 LGAs in 10 States, Federal Capital Territory Submerged in Flood - Govt
Vanguard
THE Federal Government said yesterday no fewer than 21 local government areas in 10 states and the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, have been submerged by flood as a result of… Read more »
Nigeria: Samoa Agreement in Interest of Nigeria - Govt
Vanguard
The Federal Government yesterday defended the SAMOA Agreement, saying it was signed in the interest of Nigeria. Read more »