July 04
Kenya: Charlene Ruto to Gen Z - Simple Solutions Carry Consequences
Capital FM
It's no secret that First Daughter Charlene Ruto doesn't shy away from sharing her opinions on national matters. Read more »
Africa: Raila Welcomes Salva Kiir's Endorsement of AU Commission Bid
Capital FM
Azimio leader Raila Odinga has welcomed South Sudanese president Salva Kiir's endorsement of his African Union Commission bid following a meeting in South Sudan. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Flays Govt's Poor Implementation of N9 Trillion Capital Components in Budgets
This Day
The senate, yesterday, challenged the federal government to intensify efforts in funding the capital components of the three national budgets running concurrently. Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Government Calls for Calm As Flood Takes Over State
This Day
Lagos State government yesterday urged residents of the State to be calm amid the flash flood caused by the torrential rainfall experienced throughout the State, saying efforts… Read more »
Nigeria: Investigation - the True Story of '400 Tractors' Ex-Gov. Lalong Claimed His Govt Bought for Plateau
Premium Times
In 2018, Governor Lalong announced the purchase of 400 tractors for the use of farmers across Plateau State. Read more »
Nigeria: Abaribe Meets Nnamdi Kanu, AGF Fagbemi, Seeks IPOB Leader's Release
Premium Times
A special counsel to the IPOB leader has, however, refuted the senator's claim. Read more »
Rwanda: 30 Years Later, RDF Continues to Inspire a Nation
New Times
Every year, on July 4, Rwandans celebrate the anniversary of liberation. July 1994 saw the end of the war of liberation of Rwanda, which had begun in 1990, launched by the Rwanda… Read more »
South Africa: Premier Panyaza Lesufi Appoints a Minority Gauteng Cabinet Without the DA [analysis]
Daily Maverick
Parties included in Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi's new cabinet account for only 33 of the legislature's 80 seats after talks between the ANC and DA deadlocked. Read more »
Nigeria: South-East Reps Caucus Backs Call for Nnamdi Kanu's Release
Premium Times
The caucus said it is convinced that a political settlement is the quickest, most effective, and honourable way of closing Mr Kanu's matter. Read more »
Tanzania: Samia, Nyusi Root for Growth
Daily News
MOZAMBIQUE President Filipe Nyusi has outlined four critical areas aimed at enhancing trade and investment between Tanzania and Mozambique and emphasized the potential for both… Read more »
Uganda: Former U.S. Diplomat Frustrated By Washington's Use of Gay Strings On Uganda
Nile Post
Four former top diplomats express strongly critical views of US policy in Africa at the inaugural Carnegie Africa Forum in Washington. Read more »
Liberia: Two Cannot Walk Unless They Agree - the Cases At the LDEA and the Ministry of Labor [opinion]
Liberian Observer
The saying that "two cannot walk unless they agree" is a thought-provoking biblical saying from the Book of Amos 3:3, but with serious implications on every aspect of life,… Read more »
Rwanda: Amahoro Stadium As a Symbol of Rwanda's Rebirth
New Times
Rwandans are all set to celebrate the 30th Liberation Day, marking exactly three decades since the country was liberated from the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. Read more »
Angola: President João Lourenço Reshuffles ANGOP Board of Directors
ANGOP
President João Lourenço on Thursday reshuffled the Board of Directors of the Angola Press Agency (ANGOP) led by Josué Salusuva Isaías. Read more »
July 03
Nigeria: There Are Over 277 Guns Around National Assembly - Senator
Premium Times
"As I am here, I check my phone regularly and I know the number of guns that are very close to me here. This is just less than one thousand installations. Within us now, there are… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Leaves Legislators Grambling Over Govt Priority
Nile Post
Parliament has reversed its re-allocations in the Financial Year 2024/25 Budget worth Shs750.47 billion. Read more »
Kenya: Pay Hikes for State Officials in Limbo
Capital FM
President William Ruto has directed the National Treasury to review the Salaries and Remuneration Commission's 2023 Gazette Notice on the remuneration of state officers in the… Read more »
Chad: France Launches Embezzlement Inquiry Into Chad's President Mahamat Idriss Déby
RFI
French prosecutors have ordered an inquiry into allegations that Chad's president embezzled public funds for a shopping spree on luxury clothing from Paris. Read more »
Tunisia: Tunisia Calls Presidential Election for 6 October
RFI
Tunisia will hold a presidential election on 6 October, the office of President Kais Saied announced Tuesday, though he has not indicated if he will seek a new five-year term after… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Unrest - Ruto Awakened Class Politics That Now Threatens to Engulf Him [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Many of the grievances of Kenya's Gen-Z, young people who took to the streets in late June, have been palpable for years. Read more »
Ghana: Anti-LGBTQ Lawsuits - Ghana's Supreme Court Sets July 17 to Rule On Injunction
Accra Times
Key Takeaways By Court:That the injunction case centers around violations of Article 108 of the Constitution. That the court is not the appropriate forum to deal with issues of… Read more »
Liberia: Lawmakers Ride Tricycles To Work in Protest Over Incentives
Liberian Observer
Barely a month after Speaker J. Fonati Koffa warned of a potential shutdown of the House of Representatives due to alleged funding delays by the Ministry of Finance, some… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa's Foreign Relations Under a New Government - Consistent Policy With a New Style [analysis]
Chatham House
New foreign minister Ronald Lamola is a rising political force. He will likely focus more on foreign relations serving domestic economic issues, taking a lower profile than his… Read more »
Liberia: House Pardons Finance Minister, Withdraws Contempt Charge
Liberian Observer
The House of Representatives has voted to forgive and clear Mr. Boima S. Kamara, the Minister of Finance and Development Planning, of contempt of the Legislature. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Threatens to Jail Whistleblowers Who Leak Govt Documents
Premium Times
Journalists and civil society organisations sometimes rely on such leaks to expose corruption and wrongdoings within the government. Read more »