July 01
Rwanda: Rwanda Decides - Youth Comprise 42% of Final Voters' List
New Times
Youth comprise over 40 per cent of total registered voters for the presidential and parliamentary elections in July. Read more »
Rwanda: Independence Day Is a Day of Reflection for All Rwandans [opinion]
New Times
On Monday, July 1, Rwandans will observe Independence Day. Unlike many nations, ours is not a day marked by grand parades or celebratory fireworks. The road since 1962 has been… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Can Be Global Player in Raw Materials Use, Says Ex-SSG
Leadership
A former secretary to Ebonyi State government (SSG), Prof. Benard Odoh, has said Nigeria needs to leverage its expertise in order to stay competitive in the global raw material… Read more »
Nigeria: South-East Governors Must Work Together in Unity for Region's Development - Peter Obi
This Day
Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in 2023, Mr Peter Obi, has reiterated his call for South-East Governors to collaborate, saying such unity was crucial for the region's… Read more »
Rwanda: The Fashion Side of Election Campaigns [opinion]
New Times
The campaign rallies that kicked off on Saturday, June 22, have been thrilling and turned into a fashion showcase. Read more »
South Africa: The GNU - a Government 'United in Action and Purpose'
SAnews.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa has used his weekly newsletter as a rallying call for all South Africans to work even closer together to build a country for all. Read more »
Sudan: TSC Vice-President Meets Delegation of Kawahila Chieftainship of Gadeer Locality in South Kordofan
SNA
Vice-President of the Transitional Sovereignty Council (TSC), Commander Malik Aggar, praised the efforts undertaken by the native administrations in darning the social fabric and… Read more »
Sudan: TSC Vice-President Meets the Delegation of West Kordofan State
SNA
Vice-President of the Transitional Sovereignty Council (TSC), Commander Malik Aggar, stressed the necessity of concerted official and popular efforts to develop localities and… Read more »
South Africa: Better to Be in Than Out - - Parties React to Gnu Cabinet
Daily Maverick
President Cyril Ramaphosa's new administration includes ministers and deputy ministers from nine parties. Member parties were hopeful while the opposition called the Cabinet a… Read more »
South Africa: SA Must Re-Engineer a Shared National Psyche of Common Purpose and Greater Good [opinion]
Daily Maverick
If South Africa is serious about attaining an equal, fair and just society, it must embark on a fundamental transformation to reverse the devastating and long-lasting consequences… Read more »
Nigeria: July 7 Celebration - NBM Distance Self, Warns Members Against Participation
Vanguard
The Leadership of the Neo Black Movement of Africa (NBM), a Pan-African Group, has distanced itself from any July 7 (77) celebration, falsely claimed in some quarters to be the… Read more »
Nigeria: Minister Lauds Ibietan's Election As Apra Secretary General
Leadership
Minister of Information and National Orientation Mohammed Idris has congratulated Dr Omoniyi Ibietan on his recent election as the secretary-general of the African Public Relations… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Remembering Father Zimbabwe Through His Words
The Herald
It is 25 years now since the passing on of Vice President Dr Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo, affectionately known as Father Zimbabwe, Chibwechitedza, uMdala Wethu, who died on July 1, 1999. Read more »
Nigeria: Absenteeism - Kwara Directs Monitoring of Registers, Time Book for Civil Servants
Daily Trust
The Kwara state government had directed Heads of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) in the state to monitor time books and movement registers in their respective offices… Read more »
Nigeria: Managing Recency Bias in Leadership
This Day
A more thoughtful evaluation is a mix of both recent developments and long-term performance, argues LINUS OKORIE Read more »
West Africa: Does Nigeria Need New States? [analysis]
This Day
The issue of state creation has come up again, what with members of the National Assembly debating the bill. But at this critical political juncture in Nigeria, and given the… Read more »
Nigeria: Is Soludo the Solution?
This Day
Professor Chukwuma Soludo, the Governor of Anambra State, commands respect and admiration as a globally reputed economic and monetary expert. Read more »
Nigeria: Kalu's Quest to Promote Regional Agenda As House Deputy Speaker
This Day
Adedayo Akinwale writes that the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Ben Kalu, has penchant for promoting regional agenda since his emergence over a year ago. Read more »
Zimbabwe: President Articulates Vision That Resonates With Hope, Progress
The Herald
In a momentous speech delivered to the Central Committee on Thursday, President Mnangagwa articulated a vision that resonated with hope, progress and unity for the nation. Read more »
South Africa: MPs to Undergo Induction
SAnews.gov.za
Following their swearing in ceremony last month, new Members of Parliament in the seventh administration are set to undergo an induction programme that will get underway tomorrow. Read more »
June 30
Kenya: Ruto Defends Govt Response On Protests, Vows Action On Police Excesses
Capital FM
President William Ruto has defended his administration against accusations of wrongdoing following the deaths of more than 20 people during anti-Finance Bill protests, but pledged… Read more »
South Africa: Meet South Africa's New Cabinet
SAnews.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa has today, Sunday 30 June 2024, announced the new members of the National Executive for the seventh administration, which is inclusive of all the parties… Read more »
South Africa: Non-Profits Pull Together to Alleviate Hunger in Tornado-Ravaged KZN Community
Daily Maverick
A tornado has left hunger and desperation in its wake as institutions try to aid tornado victims on the KwaZulu-Natal Dolphin Coast. Read more »
Malawi: Include 'Blessers' in Fight Against Teen Pregnancies - MP
Nyasa Times
Member of Parliament for Nsanje South West Eurita Valeta has called for the involvement of "blessers" in the fight against teenage pregnancies. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Addresses #RutoMustGo Hashtag and Protest-Related Deaths
Capital FM
President William Ruto addressed the trending hashtag #RutoMustGo and the recent protests during a media roundtable on Sunday, emphasizing the constitutional rights of Kenyans to… Read more »