June 30
Nigeria: Political notes - Who Is Afraid of the Sultan?
This Day
Vice President Kashim Shettima last week hinted at an alleged threat to the office of the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa'ad Abubakar III, by the agents of the Sokoto State Government. Read more »
Nigeria: Expedite Action to Alleviate Excruciating Hardship in Nigeria, ASUU's Rival Union, Conua Tells Tinubu
This Day
*Says withholding members' salary illegal Read more »
Nigeria: Nulge Demands Financial, Administrative, Political Autonomy for Local Governments in Nigeria
This Day
The Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) has called for financial, administrative and political autonomy for local governments in Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Patience Jonathan - I Won't Return to Presidential Villa for Any Reason
This Day
*Says she never 'whispered' to Jonathan to remain in power Read more »
Nigeria: Presidency, Obi Bicker Over Budgets Implementation
This Day
*FG not running four budgets, presidency clarifies Read more »
June 29
Mauritania: Incumbent Holds Lead in Presidential Election
DW
Provisional results showed President Ghazouani is expected to win Saturday's election as counting was underway. The West African nation is seen as a hub of relative stability in a… Read more »
Nigeria: 60% Presidential Conditional Grant Scheme Applicants Have Received Funds - Minister
Premium Times
The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Doris Uzoka-Anite, made this known in a post on her official X handle on Thursday. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Announces Date to Inaugurate Institutions' Governing Council
Premium Times
The notification is contained in a letter addressed to the heads of the federal government-owned institutions by NUC. Read more »
Nigeria: NMA Honors Gov Sani With Award of Excellence, Appoints Him As Grand Patron [press release]
Premium Times
The award comes as a fitting recognition of Governor Sani's commitment to the welfare and progress of all medical professionals in the state Read more »
Nigeria: 2024 Poll - APC, Commissioner Clash Over Alleged Corruption in Edo Govt
Vanguard
Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, and the state Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Chris Nehikhare, engaged in a heated dispute over allegations… Read more »
June 28
South Africa: Government of National Unity Negotiations Stuck on Cabinet Positions
allAfrica
South Africa's lauded Government of National Unity is deadlocked as the two parties with the most votes are unable to agree on Cabinet appointments. The Cabinet was expected to be… Read more »
Kenya: Court Bars Police From Using Violent Measures During Protests
Capital FM
The High Court on Friday prohibited the National Police Service (NPS) from using excessive force during protests. Read more »
Gambia: President Barrow Renews Commitment to Referendum On New Constitution in 2024
Foroyaa
President Adama Barrow has reiterated his commitment to hold a referendum on a new Constitution for the Third Republic by December 2024. Read more »
South Africa: DA to Continue Talks With ANC Amid Dispute Over Cabinet Posts
Daily Maverick
The DA's Federal Executive will continue negotiations with the ANC about the composition of the government of national unity despite major differences over the allocation of… Read more »
Kenya: No, Kenyan President's Aide Didn't Call Gen Z Protesters 'Protégé of Terror Group' - Viral Graphic Fabricated
Africa Check
IN SHORT: Kenyan president William Ruto has withdrawn the controversial finance bill. But the Gen Z-led protests have continued in parts of the country, while misinformation has… Read more »
Nigeria: 'Worst Debate Ever,' Davido Reacts to 2024 Us Presidential Debate
Vanguard
Nigerian music star, Davido has described the 2024 United States presidential debate as the "worst" in the nation's history. Read more »
Kenya: How to Register for Social Health Insurance Fund After Monday Roll-Out
Capital FM
The Ministry of Health has announced that the countrywide registration of the Social Health Insurance(SHI) Fund will kick off on July 1. Read more »
Kenya: Calm Reported in Nairobi, Other Major Towns After Protests
Capital FM
Calm has been restored in Nairobi and other major towns across the country following Thursday's protests. Read more »
South Africa: Ordinary White South Africans and Apartheid - Bound to a Racist System They Helped Prop Up [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
In South Africa, apartheid was a divisive political system entrenched by a white minority who regarded other ethnic groups as inferior, creating townships on the outskirts of… Read more »
Nigeria: Presidential Jet - Nigerian Govt to Buy Foreclosed Aircraft From German Bank
Premium Times
The identified aircraft is said to be a repossessed one recovered from a troubled oil sheikh who used the aeroplane as collateral for a loan he obtained from an unidentified German… Read more »
South Africa: Experts Appointed to Address eThekwini Challenges - South African News Briefs - June 28, 2024
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Liberia: Finance Minister Under Fire
New Republic
The Minister of Finance and Development Planning is in trouble with the House of Representatives as he faces potential incarceration over contempt charge. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Signs Appropriations Bill Subject to Adjusted Supplementary Budget
Capital FM
President WIlliam Ruto has signed the Appropriations Bill in to law. Read more »
Liberia: Liberia's Supreme Court Ready to Hear Appeal in Former Chief Justice Scott, Relatives' Murder Case
FrontPageAfrica
The Supreme Court of Liberia has announced its readiness to commence hearing an appeal filed before it by former Chief Justice Gloria Musu Scott and members of her household who… Read more »
Liberia: House Summons Finance Minister Under Contempt Charge
FrontPageAfrica
Liberia's Finance Minister Boima Kamara's attempt to appease the House of Representatives has only exacerbated his troubles. On Thursday, the House voted unanimously to hold… Read more »