June 27
Kenya: Wetangula Refers Ruto's Memorandum On Finance Bill to House Finance Committee
Capital FM
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has referred President William Ruto's memorandum on the withdrawal of the Finance Bill 2024 to the House Finance Committee. Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Council of Ministers Approves Draft Bills, Policies
ENA
In a wide-ranging session held today, Ethiopia's Council of Ministers has approved bills and policies aimed at reforming various sectors of the country's economy and governance. Read more »
Malawi: Paramount Chiefs Console President Over Plane Crash Victims
Nyasa Times
A delegation of Paramount Chiefs from across the country on Thursday 27th consoled President Lazarus Chakwera, at Kamuzu Palace in Lilongwe over the loss of late Right Honourable… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwandan Youth Give Hope, Kagame Tells Voters in Huye
New Times
Rwandan youth can give hope to anyone, said Paul Kagame, the presidential candidate of RPF-Inkotanyi and its allied political parties, as he took his electoral campaign to Huye… Read more »
Nigeria: Shettima, Governors in Closed Door Meeting Over Economy, Minimum Wage
Daily Trust
Vice-President Kashim Shettima, Governors and some members of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu economic team are currently meeting in Abuja. Read more »
Nigeria: Minimum Wage - Let States Pay According to Their Abilities - Southern Governors
Daily Trust
The Southern Governors' Forum has called for the consideration of the cost of living and ability of each state to pay the new minimum wage. Read more »
Mozambique: Nyusi Calls for More Awareness Against Drug Abuse
AIM
Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi has called for more awareness against drug abuse and trafficking, since cases of the use of illicit drugs are increasing notably, despite the… Read more »
Liberia: Liberia People's Democratic Party Withdraws Coalition for Democratic
FrontPageAfrica
The Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) has faced another setback as the Liberia People Democratic Party (LPDP), one of its constituent political parties, has withdrawn following… Read more »
Uganda: Kadaga Criticises Tax On Diapers, Sanitary Pads
Nile Post
The First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for East African Community Affairs, Rebecca Kadaga, has criticised the government's decision to impose a tax on diapers, a measure that… Read more »
Mauritius: Citizens Urged to Keep the Environment Clean to Avoid the Spread of Dengue Fever
Government of Mauritius
The need to keep areas that may create favourable breeding conditions for mosquitoes, clean, in particular with the increased risk of water accumulation during the ongoing rainy… Read more »
Mauritius: Minister Bholah Promotes Mauritius As a Safe, Competitive, Trusted Financial Centre
Government of Mauritius
A webinar on "Exploring economic opportunities across Africa-The Mauritius International Finance Centre (IFC), a risk mitigating and efficiency platform", was held, today, at the… Read more »
Rwanda: What Women Expect From Their Next Representatives in Parliament
New Times
As women parliamentary candidates start their campaigns, expectations are high among women. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Extends Implementation of 2023 Budget Till December
This Day
The Senate on Thursday extended the implementation of the capital component of the 2023 budget until 31, December 2024. Read more »
Uganda: Here's Why Museveni Cannot Claim Controlled Population Growth
Nile Post
Mr Museveni claims credit for reduced population growth but the reality suggests that the economy is tougher for many to sustain large families Read more »
Nigeria: Akpabio Mentions Plan to Build Ultra-Modern Hospital for Lawmakers, Lists Achievements of 10th Senate
Premium Times
Mr Akpabio urged senators to focus on the welfare of the people in their actions and decisions during the second legislative year. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Urges Governors to Meet Targets On Food Security
Vanguard
To boost agricultural productivity, strengthen the economy by creating opportunities in the real sectors of agriculture, manufacturing, and construction, as well as provide urgent… Read more »
Nigeria: Minimum Wage - Southern Governors' Forum Advocates Benchmarks Based On States' Capacity
Premium Times
The governors advocated that each state be allowed to negotiate the new wage with the labour unions. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Cells, Villages Are Zanu-PF's Vital Cogs - President Mnangagwa
The Herald
Zimpapers Politics HubCELLS and villages remain the critical cogs of Zanu PF, President Mnangagwa has said. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Writes Senate, Seeks Confirmation of Argungu, Tunji Bello As Heads of PSC, FCCPC
Premium Times
President Tinubu appointed the duo into the positions recently. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Will Approve New Aircraft for Tinubu, Shettima If Required - Akpabio
Premium Times
Mr Akpabio said there is no request before the Senate from the presidency for new aircraft. Read more »
Gambia: Govt Rebuts Claims of Barrow Communicating With Ex-President Jammeh
The Point
The Gambian government has refuted claims that President Adama Barrow has communicated with former President Yahya Jammeh, who is currently in exile. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Extends Implementation of 2023 Budget, Supplementary Appropriations Act Till December
Premium Times
The Senate extended the appropriation bills after they were read for the first, second and third time and supported by majority of its members. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Tax-Hike Protesters Call On President Ruto to Resign
VOA
Protesters were back on Nairobi's streets Thursday saying they didn't think the olive branch offered by Kenyan President William Ruto -- putting on hold an unpopular tax bill --… Read more »
Uganda: Govt Starts Paying Depositors of Closed Mercantile Credit Bank
Observer
Government has started paying depositers of the recently closed Mercantile Credit Bank Ltd. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Approves N50,000 Uplift Grant for 3.6m Nigerian Families
Vanguard
President Bola Tinubu has approved an uplift grant under the National Construction and Household Support Programme for 3.6m Nigerian families. Read more »