June 27
Kenya: Youth-Led Protests Force Kenyan President's Hand Over Tax Bill
IPS
In a historic first, Kenya's youth have mobilized in large-scale protests to demand that the political establishment listen to them. The Finance Bill 2024, which proposed new taxes… Read more »
Nigeria: Oyo Speaker Dismisses Rumours of Suspension of 11 Lawmakers Over Alleged Disloyalty
Vanguard
The Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Adebo Ogundoyin has dismissed rumours of plans by the state legislature to suspend some members over alleged disloyalty. Read more »
Nigeria: Shettima Presides Over NEC
Vanguard
VICE President Kashim Shettima is currently presiding over the 142nd National Economic Council, NEC, meeting at the Council Chamber, Presidential Villa, Abuja. Read more »
Malawi: CAMA Chastisises Pesticides Control Board's Failure to Control Unlicensed Pesticide Traders
Nyasa Times
Consumer Association of Malawi (CAMA) has written a petition the Speaker of Parliament alerting the august House of the proliferation of pesticides being sold by unlicensed traders… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Can Generate N16. 2tr Annually From Palm Oil - Dogara
Leadership
A former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara has urged President Bola Tinubu to develop oil palm cultivation, noting it could generate up to N16.2… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan President Caves in to Protesters, Rejects Finance Bill
Premium Times
The president now says the bill caused "widespread dissatisfaction" and he has listened and "conceded." Read more »
Tanzania: Ministries to Divulge Budget Implementation Plans
Daily News
MINISTER for Information, Communication and Information Technology, Mr Nape Nnauye has assured Tanzanians and public institutions that they will get an opportunity to listen to and… Read more »
Nigeria: EFCC Arrests Suspected Fake Military Officers
Premium Times
EFCC says one the multiple victims of the alleged fraudulent activities of the suspects claimed a loss of N21 million. Read more »
Nigeria: We' Won't Gag the Nigerian Media - Nigerian Govt
Premium Times
"The Tinubu's administration is therefore, dedicated to creating an environment where journalists can work freely, without intimidation, and with the assurance that their rights… Read more »
Nigeria: After High Profile Visits, Atiku Travels to Europe
Leadership
Former Vice President and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate in 2023, Atiku Abubakar, has embarked on a business trip to Europe days after visiting former… Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Cut Short Recess Over National, Constitutional Issues
Leadership
The Senate has cut-short its recess to attend to national and constitutional issues, the spokesman, Yemi Adaramodu, has said. Read more »
Nigeria: Stop Advising Peter Obi to Leave LP, Party Officer Cautions Supporters
Premium Times
Many members of Peter Obi's support base, popularly called the 'Obidients', have recently called on him to leave the LP amid a leadership crisis rocking the party. Read more »
Nigeria: What Nigerian Govt, Citizens Should Do to Prevent Chemical Explosions - Experts
Premium Times
Nigeria has witnessed a series of devastating chemical explosions, which, experts say, can be curbed through responsible use of chemicals and firm regulatory and enforcement… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Has Reinforced Citizens' Confidence, Trust in Govt - Agbese
Leadership
The Deputy Spokesman of the House of Representatives, Hon. Philip Agbese, has commended President Bola Tinubu for restoring confidence, equality, and trust in the government. Read more »
Liberia: Nocal & TGS Penned Deal
New Dawn
TGS says this initiative will rejuvenate the remaining 2D and 3D data in Liberia's prospective Basins. Read more »
Liberia: LNBA Collaborates With WB to Strengthen Justice Reforms
New Dawn
The World Bank Governance Global Practice organizes the program and brings together over two hundred partners, leaders, and legal practitioners. Read more »
Liberia: Lions Club Int'l Elects First Liberian Governor
New Dawn
A Liberian has been elected for the first time as Governor of District# 40382, Region 4, of the International Lions Club. Read more »
Kenya: Security Tightened Around Parliament, Supreme Court Ahead of Planned Protests
Capital FM
A contingent of heavily armed security agents have been deployed around Parliament buildings and its environs ahead of Thursday's planned protests by demonstrators who have… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan President Says He Won't Sign Tax-Hike Bill That Sparked Deadly Protests
VOA
In an address to the nation on Wednesday, Kenyan President William Ruto said that he's decided not to sign a bill that included a series of tax increases. Read more »
Kenya: IMF Concerned Over Violence, Loss of Life During Anti-Finance Bill Protests
Capital FM
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has expressed concern over recent protests in Kenya over the controversial Finance Bill 2024 which was returned to Parliament yesterday after… Read more »
South Africa: NCOP Constitutes Key Committees
Parliament of South Africa
The Rules Committee of the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) has,at its first meeting today, appointed members to constitute the Select Committees, Subcommittee on the Review of… Read more »
Ghana: Ghana Achieves 96% Financial Inclusion Exceeding Its 5-Year Target
Accra Times
Ghana has achieved 96% financial inclusion according to a Ministry of Finance document, exceeding a year target set in 2018 Read more »
Nigeria: No Evidence Suspects Found With Voters' Cards After 2023 Presidential Election Are Igbos
Africa Check
No evidence suspects found with voters' cards after 2023 presidential election are Igbos Read more »
Nigeria: My Opponents Plotted Explosion to Force Emergency Rule in Rivers - Fubara
Daily Trust
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has said his opponents tried to use a dynamite attack at the Hotel Presidential in the state capital to give the impression that the… Read more »
Nigeria: We've Changed the Narrative in Ekiti With Our Welfare Packages, Oyebanji Declares
This Day
Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has said his government had been able to change the narrative in the state by being strong on welfare issues and creating economic… Read more »