July 04
Nigeria: Samoa Deal - Tinubu's Media Aide Tackles Ex-Employers Over Report On LGBT-Linked $150bn Aid for Nigeria
Leadership
One of the media aides in the Presidency, Abdulaziz Abdulaziz, has rubbished a news report, titled 'LGBT: Nigeria signs $150 billion Samoa deal', suggesting that President Bola… Read more »
Nigeria: Our Law On Same Sex Marriage Supersedes Samoa Agreement - Govt
Daily Trust
The Federal Government has confirmed signing Samoa agreement, saying the law on same sex marriage supersedes the agreement. Read more »
Liberia: U.S.$9.2m for Lawmakers' Vehicles
New Dawn
At the time, Liberians lacked public transportation and good roads; the Liberian Government spent over US$9.2 million on just 103 lawmakers' vehicles every six years. This amount… Read more »
Namibia: Govt Oppressing LGBTQI+ Like in Apartheid Days - Walters
Namibian
Former ombudsman John Walters says the current government is oppressing the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, intersex and other (LGBTQI+) community in the… Read more »
Nigeria: Kaduna, Jigawa, Delta, Govt Lists States to Experience Devastating Flood
Daily Trust
The Federal Government has warned that River flooding will begin by the ending of July, saying 19 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are likely to be severely impacted. Read more »
South Africa: Gauteng Govt Abandons Hundreds of Homeless People in Tshwane Shelters
GroundUp
Organisation that provided food and social services owed R2.9-million Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Missing Out of the $110bn Global Bitumen Market, Senate
Vanguard
...As Stakeholders support establishment of Bitumen Development Commission Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Releases 44, 656 Bags of Rice, Maize, Others to FCT Residents
Vanguard
Following the soaring food prices in the country and the lack of money to purchase same, the Federal Government has released 44,656 bags of assorted food items to residents of the… Read more »
South Africa: Not So Fast, Ntshavheni Warns New Ministers Eager to Push Ahead With Department Plans [analysis]
Daily Maverick
Addressing the media a day after the swearing-in of the government of national unity executive, Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni stressed the collective nature of… Read more »
South Africa: Zuma's Mk Party Insists It Will Pursue New Vote-Rigging Case After Withdrawal From Electoral Court [analysis]
Daily Maverick
The uMkhonto WeSizwe party confirmed that it had delivered a notice to the court withdrawing its application before the Electoral Court on Wednesday. Read more »
South Africa: More Turmoil in Western Cape ANC, Now Over Cape Town Council Appointment [analysis]
Daily Maverick
The ANC in the Western Cape continues to grapple with factionalism following its decline in the recent elections. Read more »
South Africa: Sixth Mayor in Three Years for Beaufort West [analysis]
Daily Maverick
The changes have rung in the Karoo municipality of Beaufort West -- the DA now holds a majority in the council, and the mayoral chains. Read more »
South Africa: The Myriad Challenges of South Africa's Youngest Cabinet Minister, Siviwe Gwarube [analysis]
Daily Maverick
Eastern Cape-born Siviwe Gwarube is the country's youngest Cabinet minister. 'It's high time young South Africans start to see themselves represented in the people that lead them,'… Read more »
Zimbabwe: VP Mohadi Engages Diaspora in Congo
The Herald
Vice President Kembo Mohadi last night held an interactive engagement with Zimbabweans living in the Republic of Congo, where he chronicled the developments that have been done by… Read more »
Nigeria: Samoa Agreement Not Detrimental to Nigeria's Interest - Govt
This Day
The Federal government has assured that the $150 billion Samoa Agreement which the country signed on June 28, 2024 at the Organisation of African, Caribbean, and Pacific States… Read more »
Uganda: Drunkards and Marijuana Smokers Can't Remove Museveni - Mpuuga
Nile Post
Former National Unity Platform (NUP) deputy president for Buganda Mathias Mpuuga has said the country needs sober leaders to remove President Museveni from power. Read more »
South Africa: Cabinet Will Work Together to Thrash Out Policy - Ntshavheni
SAnews.gov.za
Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni has moved to clarify that any policy or significant decision will be taken through Cabinet first before a decision on implementation… Read more »
Malawi: Malawi to Benefit From Euro 15 Million EU/ITU Broadband Mapping Initiative
Nyasa Times
Malawi is amongst 11 sub-Saharan African countries that have been selected to benefit from initiative by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) to implement national… Read more »
Malawi: Buried With Honor - UTM, Family Salute Chakwera for Supporting Lucius in Illness and Dignifying Him in Death
Nyasa Times
Though he prophesized a lowly funeral ceremony in Mzimu wa Soldier, Lucius Banda has finally slept with honor and dignity today at Sosola Village in Balaka with his family and,… Read more »
Nigeria: Obi Backs Dangote, Says Interest Rate Stifling Growth
Premium Times
"We need to reverse course and only initiate policies that can lead to growth and the birth of a new Nigeria." Read more »
Nigeria: Kano Emirship Tussle - Bayero's Counsel Withdraws Legal Services
Premium Times
The applicants are asking the court to restrain Aminu Ado Bayero, and four other dethroned emirs of Bichi, Rano, Gaya and Karaye from parading themselves as emirs. Read more »
Nigeria: ASUU Stages Protest, Demands Unpaid Salaries, Renegotiation With Govt
Premium Times
Mr Adeleye warned that if the government continues to disregard the union's demands, it might have no choice but to embark on another industrial action. Read more »
Nigeria: Your Appointment Not Full-Time, Nigeria Minister Advises New Governing Council Members
Premium Times
Mr Mamman said there have been reported cases of chairpersons of councils making extravagant demands like chartered aircraft to attend functions and a house in the capital city,… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Inaugurates Economic Coordination Council, Targets Increased Oil Production, Power Generation
Premium Times
"As a nation, it is so shameful that we are still generating 4.5GW of electricity." Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa Commends Junior Parliamentarians for Raising Critical Issues Affecting Children
New Zimbabwe
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has commended junior parliamentarians for clearly articulating issues affecting children, promising to do more in resolving the challenges. Read more »