July 02
Ghana: President Akufo-Addo's Four-Point Agenda to Accelerate SDGs Implementation
Ghana Presidency
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo unveiled a comprehensive Four-Point Agenda to accelerate the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) during his address at… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa Challenger Applies for Discharge
263Chat
ZANU PF's Sybeth Musengezi, who is challenging President Emerson Mnangagwa's 2017 ascendancy to power has filed an application for discharge at the end of the state's case on the… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Race for War Vets Chairmanship Hots Up
263Chat
The race for the Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association (ZNLWVA) chairmanship has intensified with the current acting spokesperson Sam Parirenyatwa throwing his name… Read more »
Ghana: Speaker of Parliament Suggests Scrapping Ex-Gratia, Says System Outdated
Accra Times
Bagbin says ex-gratia payments have failed to combat corruption as it had been intended to Read more »
Nigeria: Experts Advocate Implementation of Local Content Law in Nigeria's Oil Sector
Premium Times
The stakeholders made the call while speaking at the ongoing 2024 Nigeria Oil and Gas (NOG) Energy Week in Abuja on Monday. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Overhauls Withholding Tax, Grants Exemptions to Farmers, SMEs
Premium Times
Withholding Tax (WHT) serves as a prepayment of Income Tax, deducted at rates between 5 per cent and 10 per cent depending on the transaction Read more »
Kenya: ODM to Recall 6 MPs Who Voted in Support of Finance Bill 2024
Capital FM
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Central Committee sanctions recall processes for six lawmakers for backing Finance Bill 2024 which was withdrawn by President William Ruto… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Disgraced Former Deputy Minister Apologizes After Viral Scolding Incident
263Chat
Former Deputy Minister of Higher and Tertiary Education, Simelisizwe Sibanda, has issued a public apology after a recording of him scolding a non-Ndebele teacher went viral,… Read more »
Egypt: FM Affirms Egypt's Keenness On Mediation, Disputes Settlement Efforts
Egypt Online
Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry Tuesday emphasized Egypt's keenness on the active involvement in efforts of mediation and settling disputes along with pushing forward efforts aimed… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia and Ethiopia Fail to Resolve Dispute Over Controversial Sea MOU
Shabelle
In a disappointing turn of events, talks between Somalia and Ethiopia aimed at resolving a dispute over a controversial memorandum of understanding (MOU) between Ethiopia and the… Read more »
Rwanda: PDI Campaigns in Rubavu, Courts Supporters to Vote Kagame
New Times
The Ideal Democratic Party (PDI) campaigned in Rubavu town on Monday, July 1, asking its supporters to vote for RPF-Inkotanyi presidential candidate Paul Kagame, in addition to… Read more »
Kenya: Private Security Regulatory Authority Seeks New CEO As Fazul Exits
Capital FM
The Private Security Regulatory Authority (PSRA) has kicked off the search for a new Chief Executive Officer following the exit of former Director General Fazul Mahamed. Read more »
Ghana: Elections 2024 - Bawumia Smiles From UK With £1.2m in Election Funds
Accra Times
"What we seek to do differently is to rely on small donations from all Ghanaians across the country" Read more »
Malawi: Political Analyst Hails DPP for Announcing Its Convention - Urges Party to Come Clear On Criteria, Nomination Fees
Nyasa Times
Main opposition and erstwhile governing party, Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), announced dates for its seemingly "all inclusive" elective conference ahead of the 2025 general… Read more »
Malawi: Chityola Accused of Allegedly Bribing Councilors to Influence Lilongwe Mayoral Elections
Nyasa Times
As the battle for the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) convention intensifies, Finance Minister Simplex Chithyola Banda faces accusations of bribing councilors to secure votes for his… Read more »
Nigeria: Cholera - Kogi Sets Up Pesponse Team, Unveil Infection Prevention Tools
Vanguard
The Kogi State Government has taken decisive actions in response to the recent cholera outbreak by unveiling a comprehensive infection prevention tools and reaffirming its… Read more »
Nigeria: N-Delta - Otuaro, Pap Boss, Renews Hope of Ex-Agitators
Vanguard
THE Special Adviser to the President on Niger Delta Affairs and Coordinator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, PAP, Dr. Dennis Otuaro, took hands-on steps to redirect the… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Highlights Financial Institutions' Efforts in Addressing the Needs of Special Groups
Nile Post
President Museveni has emphasized the importance of the banking sector in promoting higher economic growth, improved productivity, increased savings, and investment. Read more »
Uganda: Museveni's Claims On Appropriation Bill Are a Ploy to Hijack Parliament's Powers - Ssemujju
Nile Post
Kira Municipality MP Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda has dismissed President Museveni's arguments that alterations made by MPs in the Appropriation Bill 2024 are detrimental to the… Read more »
Liberia: Musa Backs Speaker Koffa
New Dawn
Amid reports of a plot to remove Speaker Jonathan Fonati Koffa, Nimba County District#7 Representative Musa Hassan Bility defends the Speaker, saying, "No-fly" will touch Speaker… Read more »
Nigeria: Traditional Rulers Speak On Calls for State of Emergency in Rivers
Premium Times
A protracted political crisis has disrupted peace and governance in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu, Buhari, Yahaya Condole With Ex-Borno Gov On Mother's Demise
This Day
President Bola Tinubu and his predecessor, Muhammadu Buhari have mourned Hajiya Aisa, the mother of the former Governor of Borno State, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff. Read more »
Nigeria: Why Nigeria Needs New Presidential Jet
This Day
Nigeria and not President Bola Tinubu needs a presidential private jet for several reasons, including the fact that the current one being used by the president was purchased during… Read more »
Liberia: Weah's Confident of Returning
New Dawn
Despite his shocking defeat at the polls in 2023, former President George Weah is poised to make a comeback in 2029 as he avails himself to the electorate here. Read more »
Liberia: Opposition in Early 2029 Rally
New Dawn
Nimba County Electoral District #7 Representative Musa Hassan Bility has rallied oppositions to join forces to remove the Unity Party (UP) from power in 2029. Read more »