August 01
Sudan: Wildfires in Sudan's Northern State Surge Tenfold, Palm Farmers Concerned
Dabanga
85 fruitful palm trees were ravaged by a fire in Delgo, Northern State, on Monday morning, just one month before the date harvest season. A limited fire also broke out in the… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Anthony Chiejina On Global 'Influence 100' List for 4 Years Running
Premium Times
Global PR firm, PRovoke Media, has listed Anthony Chiejina, group head of corporate communications, Dangote Industries Limited, as one of the "100 most influential communications… Read more »
Ghana: President Akufo-Addo Inaugurates Gnpc Operational Headquarters in Takoradi
Ghana Presidency
In a landmark event that signifies a monumental step forward for Ghana's oil and gas industry, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo officially commissioned the new Operational… Read more »
Nigeria: Tension in Daura As Protesters Troop to Buhari's Residence, Emir's Palace
Daily Trust
Angry protesters trooped to the residence of ex-President Muhammadu Buhari in Daura, his hometown in Katsina State, on Thursday. Read more »
Mozambique: More Than 80% of Renamo Demobilised Receiving Pensions
AIM
Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi announced on Wednesday that more than 80 per cent of demobilized guerrillas from the former rebel movement Renamo are now receiving their… Read more »
Mauritius: Minister Ganoo Acknowledges Contribution of Taxi Operators in the Country's Socio-Economic Progress
Government of Mauritius
The contribution of taxi operators in the country's socio-economic progress and the remarkable academic performances of their children were acknowledged, today, during an Award and… Read more »
Rwanda: Congo-Rwanda Cease-Fire - a Lasting Peace Effort?
DW
A cease-fire set to begin on August 4 has been reached between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda after more than two years of fighting in eastern Congo. But will this… Read more »
Nigeria: Demonstrators March in Nigerian Cities, Protesting Cost of Living, Corruption
VOA
Thousands have taken to the streets in Nigerian cities in anti-government protests against the high cost of living in the country, driven by crippling inflation and a devalued… Read more »
Mauritius: The Forum On China-Africa Cooperation At the Forefront of Discussions Between Minister Gobin and a Chinese Delegation
Government of Mauritius
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and International Trade, Mr Maneesh Gobin, received, yesterday at the seat of his Ministry in Port Louis, the Special… Read more »
Ghana: PNC's Bernard Mornah Announces Bid for President
Accra Times
Mornah is championing the vision of breaking the NDC/NPP duopoly. But his party has recently been rocked by mass resignations Read more »
Somalia: Ethiopian Government Increases Vigilance Against Al-Shabab Threats
Radio Dalsan
The Ethiopian government, al-Shabab, Ethiopian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nebiyu Tedla, Ethiopian security forces, Somali government, local militias, and clan members. Read more »
Nigeria: #endbadgovernance Protest - Hoodlums Attack Uncommissioned NCC Office in Kano
Premium Times
Police say protesters invaded the NCC centre, broke into offices, and looted state-of-the-art equipment worth billions of Naira Read more »
Nigeria: #endbackgovernance Protest - Hoodlums Wreak Havoc, Attack Journalists in Kano
Premium Times
The marauding hoodlums were seen carrying off items such as office furniture, air conditioners, and metal signboards. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Disperse Protesters On Kaduna-Zaria Expressway
Premium Times
The protesters blocked a section of the Kaduna -Zaria- Kano expressway, causing a gridlock of trucks travelling to Kano. Read more »
Nigeria: #endbadgovernance - No Protests in Ekiti As Banks, Markets Open for Business
Premium Times
The state government had met with various interest groups including monarchs, student leaders, market women, artisans, drivers' unions and the security agencies with the goal of… Read more »
Malawi: For DPP to Win Next Year, It Must Replace APM - Otherwise MCP Sikubwera Mocheza
Nyasa Times
The month of August is finally here. The month of party conventions for the 2025 elections. Komano a DPP mwalimbadi mtima kuti APM will be your candidate? Read more »
Uganda: Luweero Town Clerk Interdicted Over Abuse of Office
Nile Post
The Luwero District Town Clerk, Lydia Nabaasa, has been interdicted as investigations into her alleged abuse of office continues. Read more »
South Africa: Government Focuses On Growing the Economy
SAnews.gov.za
As part of ongoing efforts to create an enabling environment for sustainable and inclusive growth, government will continue to focus on stabilising debt and debt-service costs,… Read more »
Kenya: Viral Graphics Claiming Kenya's Deputy President Faces Impeachment Over Son's Involvement in Mosquito Net Scandal Are Fake
Africa Check
IN SHORT: Graphics allegedly from two Kenyan media houses are doing the rounds on social media. They claim that Kenya's deputy president Rigathi Gachagua is set to face impeachment… Read more »
Nigeria: #endbadgovernance Protest - Youth Barricade Roads, Govt House in Sokoto
Premium Times
However, a combined team of security operatives prevented their entry into the Government House. Read more »
Nigeria: Protest in Nigeria - Protesters Block Keffi-Abuja Highway in Nasarawa
Vanguard
Some 'End Hunger Nationwide' protesters have blocked Keffi-Abuja highway preventing motorists from Keffi metropolis or entering. Read more »
South Africa: Sassa Must Address Biometric Verification Failures Urgently [press release]
DA
The DA notes reports that beneficiaries of South African Social Security Agency's (SASSA) R370 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grants are struggling to verify their identities with… Read more »
Nigeria: #EndBadGovernance - 25 Groups Reportedly Shun Protest After Meeting With Reps Speaker
Premium Times
The groups said after engaging with Speaker Abbas Tajudeen and seeing the sincerity in his approach, they believe that dialogue is the way forward. Read more »
South Africa: Joburg Community Plays Cat-and-Mouse With City Power Over Illegal Connections
GroundUp
City Power technicians removed over 18,000 kilogrammes of illegal wiring on Wednesday. But minutes after they left, people were seen making new electricity connections Read more »
Tanzania: Samia Honours Mkapa's Legacy
Daily News
PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan has described the third-phase President, the late Benjamin Mkapa, as the father of systems, institutions and a reformist whose vision and dedication… Read more »