July 18
Nigeria: Minister Makes U-Turn, Asks JAMB, Institutions to Admit Candidates From 16 Years
Premium Times
PREMIUM TIMES reported that the minister had, earlier in his speech, directed the institutions not to admit candidates below the age of 18. Read more »
Kenya: Statehouse Operations Risk Grinding to a Halt Over Budgetary Cuts
Capital FM
Budgetary cuts within Statehouse now risk crippling operations at the house on the hill with revised budget estimates capping the budget at Sh4.3 billion downwards from Sh9.4… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa - a New Chapter Being Written?
Daily Maverick
Politics drove direction and sentiment in the South African government bond market in the second quarter of 2024. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Allies Clash On Suitability of Fired Cabinet Secretaries
Capital FM
The formal publication of President William Ruto's move to dismiss most of his Cabinet has stirred a fresh debate on the suitability of the twenty-two top policy advisers to hold… Read more »
Kenya: Poll Shows 81 Percent Of Kenyans Support Anti-Govt Protests
Capital FM
A research study released by the Trends and Insights For Africa (TIFA) says 81 percent of Kenyans polled support the Gen Z-led clamour for reforms Read more »
Malawi: Malawians Belief in Democracy Drops Drastically Down, Says Afrobarometer
Nyasa Times
It appears Malawians have started regretting choosing democracy--if the recent Afro-barometer survey is anything to go by. Read more »
South Africa: All Eyes On SA's First Citizen
SAnews.gov.za
Many South Africans are expected to be glued to their screens this evening, 18 July 2024, as they eagerly wait to hear from President Cyril Ramaphosa, when he delivers the Opening… Read more »
Mozambique: CNE Says CAD is not a coalition, So Rejects Its Lists of Candidates
Mozambique News Reports And Clippings
Venancio Mondlane's attempt to have candidates stand for parliament and provincial assemblies has failed, although he will still stand as an independent candidate for President.… Read more »
Africa: UN Forum On Sustainable Development Concludes With Renewed Commitment, Call for Urgent Action
UN News
The High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) on Sustainable Development concluded on Wednesday, with nations reiterating the need for renewed impetus and accelerated actions to achieve… Read more »
South Africa: Efforts to Professionalise the Public Service Underway
SAnews.gov.za
The Government of National Unity has committed to proceeding with the work already underway to professionalise the public service as well as ensure that government attracts into… Read more »
South Africa: Government Pushes for Affordable Healthcare for All
SAnews.gov.za
Equitable, accessible, affordable, and quality healthcare, will be high on the agenda of the seventh administration, over the next five years. Read more »
South Africa: SA Reserve Bank Holds Key Repo Rate Steady, but Signals Positive Outlook
Daily Maverick
In a widely expected move, SA Reserve Bank governor Lesetja Kganyago confirmed that the Monetary Policy Committee had elected to keep the repo rate unchanged at 8.25%. Read more »
Mauritius: Minister Ganoo Launches Road Safety Books and Digital Materials for Primary School Students
Government of Mauritius
The Minister of Land Transport and Light Rail, Mr Alan Ganoo, launched, this morning at the New Bambous Geoffroy Government School in Bambous, the Road Safety books and digital… Read more »
South Africa: 'Rain Is a Blessing,' Says Parliament Speaker As Ramaphosa Prepares to Deliver Maiden GNU Speech
Daily Maverick
President Cyril Ramaphosa is due to deliver his maiden GNU speech for the 7th Administration at 7pm on Thursday, with the wet weather potentially affecting outdoor proceedings. His… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Ambassador to France Pays Courtesy Call to Team Kenya in Miramas Ahead of Paris Olympics
Capital FM
Kenyan Ambassador to France Betty Cherwon paid a courtesy call to Team Kenya at their pre-Olympics camp in Miramas, assuring maximum support. Read more »
South Africa: President Ramaphosa to Deliver Opening of Parliament Address At the Cape Town City Hall [press release]
Parliament of South Africa
On 18 July, the different phases of establishing the 7th Parliament will culminate in President Cyril Ramaphosa's Opening of Parliament Address. This will mark the official opening… Read more »
Liberia: Grand Gedeh Lawmaker Grades Boakai-Koung Govt Over Weah-Taylor's On Road Connectivity - Vows to Support 'Yellow Machines' Deal
FrontPageAfrica
A National Executive Committee (NEC) member of the former ruling Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC), Senator Zoe Emmanuel Pennue, has praised the Unity Party (UP)-led government… Read more »
Liberia: Activist Calls On Liberian Legislature to Extend Session for Updates On Visa Waiver Campaign
FrontPageAfrica
Rev. Torli Krua, founder of the Universal Human Rights International (UHRI) and the Free Liberia Movement, is urging the Liberian Legislature to extend its Independence Day break… Read more »
West Africa: Presidential Secretary Kula Fofana Admits Boakai-Koung Administration Attempted Blocking Kemayah's Appointment At Ecowas
FrontPageAfrica
Barely days after a FrontPageAfrica reported that the Unity Party-led government was attempting to block the appointment of Ambassador Dee Maxwell Kemayah as Resident… Read more »
Africa: African Insights 2024 - Democracy at Risk – The People's Perspective [document]
Afrobarometer
The first in what will be an annual series of Afrobarometer flagship reports focuses on the democratic aspirations and experiences of African citizens Read more »
Nigeria: Delta Enrols More Than Two Million Persons Into Health Insurance Scheme
Premium Times
"Since we started operations in January 2017 till date, we have enrolled over 35 per cent of Delta residents into the scheme." Read more »
South Africa: Ahead of Opening of Parliament Address, Ramaphosa Finds Himself At Peak Power - Possibly Not for Long
Daily Maverick
There can be no doubt of the almost unique position President Cyril Ramaphosa will be in when he delivers his Opening of Parliament Address on Thursday evening. It is not just that… Read more »
Angola: Rui Falcão Presents the Comprehensive Youth Development Plan in Benguela
ANGOP
Angola's Minister of Youth and Sports, Rui Falcão, presented, on Thursday, to the student and sports class of the province of Benguela, the Strategic Plan for the Integral… Read more »
Malawi: Nyasa Times Takes Issue With Nation Newspaper's Afrobarometer Report [opinion]
Nyasa Times
In today's front-page article, the Nation Newspaper reported on the Afrobarometer report "Africa Insights 2024: Democracy at Risk, The People's Perspective," claiming that "89%… Read more »
South Africa: Security Measures in Place for Opening of Parliament Address
SAnews.gov.za
The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) is satisfied with the security measures that have been put in place for the Opening of Parliament Address… Read more »