June 27
Nigeria: How National Lottery Trust Fund Chief, Maigari Remains Winner By Betting On Tinubu
This Day
In democracies all over the world, there are political figures who stake their all to make electoral victory possible. Read more »
Liberia: CDC Strategizes to Retake Power in 2029
New Dawn
The former ruling Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) announced a series of activities here in preparation for the 2029 elections. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's State Agencies, Counties Face Tight Budgets As Ruto Rejects Finance Bill
Business Day Africa
Kenya's state agencies and Counties face a tough future following the withdrawal of the contested Finance Bill 2024, which had proposed increased taxes to fund government… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Brig-Gen Mutsvunguma Declared Hero
The Herald
WAR veteran and Retired Brigadier-General Romeo Donald Mutsvunguma, who died in Rusape last Wednesday, has been declared a national hero. Read more »
Nigeria: Gov Eno Releases N4.755bn for Gratuities, Allowances for Akwa Ibom Civil Servants
Premium Times
"The governor believes strongly in promoting the wellbeing of retirees and the current workforce." Read more »
Nigeria: Bauchi Gov Emphasises Need to Strengthen Security Architecture, Improve Military Personnel Welfare
This Day
Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed yesterday expressed confidence that the Nigerian Army is well- equipped and determined to defend Nigeria and Nigerians against all… Read more »
East Africa: Kenya's President Drops Tax Hike After Deadly Unrest
Daily Trust
Kenya's President William Ruto, on Wednesday, bowed to pressure from violent protesters and dropped the controversial tax bill which sought to raise $2.3billion in new levies in… Read more »
Nigeria: Governors' Forum Chairman Leads Condolence Visit to Shettima
Leadership
Chairman of the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) and Kwara State Governor, Alhaji AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, led other state governors on a condolence visit to Vice President Kashim… Read more »
Nigeria: Guarding the Sultanate - A Plea for Stability and Heritage in Sokoto
Daily Trust
In the heart of Nigeria's cultural and spiritual landscape, the Sultanate of Sokoto stands as a beacon of heritage, unity and leadership. As the state governor of Sokoto, the… Read more »
Nigeria: Redefining Our Local Governments [editorial]
This Day
We need to prioritise the reengineering of governance at the grass roots, writes Monday Philips Ekpe Read more »
Nigeria: Edo Guber - Ighodalo-Ogie Campaign Unveils Manifesto, Promises Better Future
This Day
Ahead of the September 21 governorship election in Edo State, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Asue Ighodalo and his running mate, Osarodion Ogie, have… Read more »
Nigeria: Katsina PDP Crisis Thickens, Spirals to Abuja
Daily Trust
The internal crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Katsina has widened ahead of the state congresses scheduled for July and August as some members of the state… Read more »
Uganda: Faruk Kirunda's Wife Killed in Luuka Accident
Nile Post
Gladys Aliyinza, who has been eyeing Luuka Woman parliamentary seat, was killed in the Busoga sub-region district when her vehicle was involved in a head-on collision with a… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Chimombe, Mpofu Further Remanded in Custody
The Herald
Businessmen Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu, who are accused of defrauding the Government of about US$7 million in a Presidential Goat Scheme, will spend another night in jail after… Read more »
June 26
Kenya: Ruto Withdraws Finance Bill After Protesters Shot Dead
allAfrica
President William Ruto withdrew the controversial Finance Bill a day after more than 10 protesters were shot dead during demonstrations in the streets of Kenya. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Pulling the Finance Bill Is Unlikely to Satisfy Angry Young Protesters - Here's Why [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
In a move that shocked observers, Kenya's President William Ruto announced on 26 June he was withdrawing his government's highly controversial finance bill. This followed two days… Read more »
Somalia: Security Challenges, Internal Division, Mar Somalia's 64th Birthday
VOA
Somalia, an impoverished nation in the horn of Africa, has begun celebrating 65 years of independence, though it comes amid a backdrop of division and a pivotal security… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa Launches Multi-Sectoral Drug and Substance Abuse Plan
The Herald
President Mnangagwa has launched the Zimbabwe Multi-Sectoral Drug and Substance Abuse Plan (2024-2030) which is expected to combat the scourge. Read more »
Nigeria: Netizens Condemn IOCs, Saboteurs, Urges Govt to Protect Dangote Refinery
Vanguard
In the wake of the revelation by the Dangote Group on its frustration in accessing crude oil, Nigerians on social media have called out International Oil Companies (IOCs) on… Read more »
South Africa: Why People With Green ID Books Are Struggling With New Grant Process
GroundUp
Many beneficiaries of the monthly R370 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant might not be paid Read more »
Zimbabwe: 'We Have an Answer to That' - Mnangagwa Party Leader Speaks on Plans to Extend President's Term
263Chat
MDC President Douglas Mwonzora has weighed in on the talks within ZANU PF to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa's stay in power. Read more »
Mozambique: Mozambique's Politics Landscape Shifts Ahead of October Vote
DW
Many lawmakers from Mozambique's main parties are defecting to a newly-formed coalition ahead of the country's October 9 general election. The coalition aims to mobilize protest… Read more »
Kenya: Calls for Intelligence Chief Haji's Resignation for 'Failing to Advise' Ruto on Protests
Capital FM
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has demanded the resignation of National Intelligence Service (NIS) Director General Noordin Haji, accusing him of failing to adequately advise… Read more »
Africa: A Network of Hope - Shelters in Uganda Unite to Safely House LGBTQ People
Global Press Journal
Providing sexual and gender minorities with secure places to live has become more fraught since the passage of an anti-homosexuality law. Read more »
Kenya: Security Forces Patrol Kenya's Capital After Anti-Finance Bill Protesters Shot Dead
VOA
Soldiers and police were deployed Wednesday on the streets of Kenya's capital, a day after protesters stormed the country's parliament as part of demonstrations against tax… Read more »