July 03
Nigeria: Who Benefits From Local Government Autonomy?
This Day
AYODELE OKUNFOLAMI argues that local governments should not be political entities but administrative departments of states Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Exempts Farmers, Manufacturers, MSMEs From Withholding Tax
Leadership
The federal government has approved a new tax regime that exempts manufacturers and producers such as farmers and small businesses from withholding tax compliance. The government… Read more »
July 02
Kenya: Kenya See Fresh Protests With Police Out in Force
DW
Kenyan riot police have fired tear gas at protesters in the capital, Nairobi, as demonstrations erupted in several cities. Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Has Left Us to 'Guess What He Wants' in Budget
Nile Post
Members of Parliament have demanded President Museveni come clean on areas where they erred, if any, for them to be able to scrutinise the Appropriation Bill. Read more »
Namibia: Swapo to Use TikTok in Campaign to Charm Gen Z
Namibian
Swapo presidential candidate Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says the party will use social media platforms such as TikTok, Facebook, Twitter (X) and YouTube, as part of its campaign to… Read more »
Uganda: Minister Opens Up On 'Explosive' Meeting With Museveni
Nile Post
State Minister for Investment and Privatization, Evelyn Anite has admitted to shedding tears during an explosive meeting at State House as President Museveni grilled Uganda… Read more »
Kenya: Don't Torch Kenya - Ruto Pleads Amid Fresh Protests
Capital FM
"My sons and daughters, we have a country to keep; it is the only home we have," President William Ruto passionately urged the young generation ahead of another round of peaceful… Read more »
Mauritania: Mauritania's Ghazouani Wins Presidential Vote, Despite Claim of Fraud
RFI
Mauritania's President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani has secured re-election with a comfortable margin, garnering 56.12 percent of the vote. The results were announced by the… Read more »
Kenya: No Evidence the UN Cautioned Kenyan President William Ruto Over Deadly Crackdown On Protesters
Africa Check
No evidence the UN cautioned Kenyan president William Ruto over deadly crackdown on protesters Read more »
Nigeria: Electricity Disconnection...Ministers, Top Officials Abandon Offices, Work From Home
Leadership
For the second week, most ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) of government located in the Federal Secretariat, Abuja, have been without electricity supply from the Abuja… Read more »
Southern Africa: We Will Deal With You - Zanu-PF Says in Chilling Warning Over Planned Protests During SADC Summit
New Zimbabwe
ZANU PF Director for Information Farai Marapira has sent out a chilling warning to opposition political parties planning protests during August's SADC Summit, saying they are ready… Read more »
Liberia: Revoked Cianeh Clinton-Johnson's Nomination or Have Two Mandingo Justices On the Supreme Court's Bench
New Republic
Female lawyers under the banner "women united for the sustenance of democracy and good governance"(WOSUD) have distance themselves from the merging "women majority" on the Supreme… Read more »
Liberia: A Call to Rescind the Appointment of Cllr. Jonathan Massaquoi As Executive Director of War and Economic Crimes Courts [document]
FrontPageAfrica
Dear President Boakai: Read more »
Kenya: ODM Endorses Gen Z Protests
Capital FM
The Raila Odinga-led Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party's Central Committee has endorsed the youth-led protest saying the fall of the Finance Bill signaled a no-confidence vote… Read more »
South Africa: How Will South Africa's New Coalition Govt Steer Foreign Policy? [analysis]
ISS
The challenge of decision making by consensus may see South Africa adopting more middle-of-the-road policies on pressing global challenges. Read more »
Nigeria: Abuja Building Collapse - Rod Union Calls On National Assembly to Stop Trend
Vanguard
The Iron Rod Distributors Employers Union of Nigeria (IRSDEUN) has warned its members over the usage of substandard materials for projects in Abuja, even as it called on the… Read more »
South Africa: What the New Cabinet Could Mean for SA's Energy and Environment Future [analysis]
Daily Maverick
The government of national unity has brought about a new Cabinet and significant changes with it. What could some of these shifts hold for SA's energy and environmental policies? Read more »
Algeria: President Tebboune Congratulates Mauritanian Counterpart, Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani, On His Re-Election
Algerie Presse Service
The president of the Republic, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, sent a congratulation message to his brother Mohamed Ould Cheikh El-Ghazouani, on his re-election as president of the… Read more »
Ghana: Amend the Constitution to Allow Chiefs to Engage in Politics - Alban Bagbin
Accra Times
The Speaker of Parliament argues that although the 1992 Constitution has stabilized democracy in Ghana, it should be refined to allow chiefs to participate in active politics. Read more »
Nigeria: Jigawa Govt Signs ₦6bn Partnership With Bank of Industry
Premium Times
Mr Omar said the partnership with the Jigawa State government is the biggest ever MOU signed with any state government since the inception of the bank. Read more »
Nigeria: Edo 2024 - Our Candidates' Constituency Performances Will Give Us Victory - APC
Vanguard
THE Director General of All Progressives Congress, APC Campaign Organization, Senator Matthew Urhoghide, Tuesday said that the performances of the party's governorship candidate… Read more »
Nigeria: How Flooding Can Be Controlled in Nigeria - Deputy Senate President
Premium Times
The deputy senate president called for a collaboration between NiMet, state and local government authorities to call the attention of the people against impending rainstorms. Read more »
Nigeria: Reps Urge Govt to Revoke East-West Road Contract
Premium Times
The lower chambers recommended that the contract be revoked and re-awarded to another company with the expertise and capacity to do the job. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria to Host International Conference for 'Eradication of Colonialism'
Premium Times
The primary objectives of the conference are to make programmatic contributions towards achieving the UN's subsisting declaration for the Eradication of Colonialism by 2030. Read more »
Nigeria: Sultan Committed, Willing to Accept Any Law By Sokoto Govt
Vanguard
...Says no Cause for Alarm Read more »