June 26
Malawi: Saulos Chilima - Personal Tribute to a Malawian Leader Who Stood Against Hunger and Poverty but Courted Controversy [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Saulos Klaus Chilima, the former vice-president of Malawi who died recently in a plane crash, brought to Malawian politics several qualities that made him stand out. But he was… Read more »
Kenya: 'I Don't Want to Speak to Ruto's Government. God Will Avenge Me,' Says Mother of Killed Protestor in Anti-Finance Bill Protests
Capital FM
Tears, anger, and a somber mood filled the air in several city morgues, where the bodies of protestors shot dead by police during Tuesday's deadly anti-Finance Bill protests in… Read more »
Mozambique: Lots Drawn for Position On Presidential Ballot Paper
AIM
Lutero Simango, leader of the Mozambique Democratic Movement (MDM), will occupy the top place on the ballot paper for the presidential election scheduled for 9 October. Read more »
Liberia: Rep. Yekeh Kolubah Craves Plenary to Summon Lbs Director General Eugene Fahngon
FrontPageAfrica
Representative Yekeh Kolubah (District #10, Montserrado County) has requested the plenary of the House of Representatives to summon Eugene Fahngon, Director General of the Liberia… Read more »
Uganda: Govt Pours Cold Water On Speculation About Fire Set at Uganda House in Nairobi
Nile Post
Uganda House, a commercial building on Kenyatta Avenue in Nairobi's Central Business District, was vandalised and set ablaze during protests in Kenya. Read more »
Uganda: Upcountry Health Facilities Grapple With Blood Shortage, Lack of Ambulance Services
Nile Post
Uganda Red Cross Society, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, have embarked on a supervision visit across four districts. Read more »
Uganda: Entitlement, One-Term Politics Driving 2026 MP Re-Election Agenda
Nile Post
POLITICS | The 2026 parliamentary elections is shaping into a vote of entitlement and one-party politics, with the members National Resistance Movement (NRM) appearing on early… Read more »
Namibia: Over 36 000 Register to Vote in Otjozondjupa
New Era
The voter registration activities in the Otjozondjupa region by the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) have progressed well in all seven constituencies since the exercise began… Read more »
Tanzania: Media Industry Growth - President's 'Goodwill' Promoted Shift
Daily News
DAR ES SALAAM: IN recent times, Tanzania's media industry has witnessed a promising shift under the leadership of President Samia Suluhu Hassan. Read more »
South Africa: SA - an Impressive Example for Democracies [opinion]
SAnews.gov.za
As the indelible ink used to register voters in the recent general elections has almost faded from the left thumb; work to move South Africa Inc forward has been moving ahead… Read more »
Ethiopia: Commentary - Oromo Political Struggle Over Last Half a Century: Inquiry On Achievements, Challenges and the Imperative for Pragmatic Imaginations
Addis Standard
After the politico-military development that historian Teshale Tibebu termed "The Making of Modern Ethiopia", as led by emperor Menelik's imperial march to the south was completed,… Read more »
Nigeria: Rivers Govt Speaks On Whereabouts of Victim of Tuesday's Explosion
Premium Times
The political crisis rocking the oil-rich state turned violent last week, resulting in the death of two persons, including a police officer. Read more »
Nigeria: CSOs, Tech Advocates Discuss Roles of Data, Digital Tools in African Elections
Premium Times
Organisers say applying technology and a data-driven decision-making process will enhance the credibility of elections in African countries. Read more »
Kenya: Attack On Public Institutions Shall Not Be Condoned, Embrace Dialogue - Wetangula
Capital FM
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has emphasized on the need of all Kenyans to exercise tolerance and restraint following the invasion of Parliament by demonstrators that… Read more »
Kenya: Grandmullah Urges President Ruto Not to Assent to Finance Bill, Listen to Kenyans
Capital FM
Lawyer Ahmednasir Abdullahi has urged President William Ruto not to assent to the controversial Finance Bill 2024 passed by the National Assembly on Tuesday amid nationwide… Read more »
South Africa: From Union Leader to MEC - Free State's New Health MEC Monyatso Mahlatsi Makes Big Promises
spotlight
A trade unionist who spent years fighting for the rights of workers, the Free State's new health MEC Monyatso Mahlatsi now finds himself on the other side of the table where he… Read more »
Ghana: Election 2024 - We May Not Contest Presidential Election - CPP
Accra Times
Mr. Sarpong-Soprano noted that the party's organizational efforts have been severely impeded by the multiple court cases. Read more »
Nigeria: Minimum Wage - NLC, TUC Meet Today
Premium Times
The labour unions will discuss FEC's decision to step down the memo on the new minimum wage at its meeting on Tuesday. Read more »
Liberia: NPA Contributes U.S.$ 2 Million to Revenue
New Dawn
The National Port Authority (NPA) on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, presented the Government of Liberia with a symbolic US$2 million cheque to contribute to national revenue. Read more »
Nigeria: Reps Panel Seeks Arrest of NCAT's Director, Auctioneer Over $1.2m Helicopter Sale
Daily Trust
The House of Representatives Committee on Public Assets has called for the arrest of an auctioneer and the Director of Quality Control at the Nigerian College of Aviation… Read more »
Nigeria: Misinformation, Fake News As Damaging As Terrorism - Govt
Daily Trust
The federal government has cautioned the media against the dangers of misinformation and fake news, particularly amidst the country's ongoing security challenges, equating their… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Sets Up 7-Man Inter-Ministerial Committee to Oversee Cholera Emergency
This Day
President Bola Tinubu has directed the setting up of an inter-ministerial committee to oversee the cholera emergency operation centre being operated by the National Centre For… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu to Send 2024 Supplementary Appropriation Bill to National Assembly Tomorrow
This Day
Barring any unforeseen developments, the presidency has perfected necessary arrangements to send a Supplementary Appropriation Bill to the National Assembly on Thursday (… Read more »
Uganda: Nay, Madam Speaker, It Is Not Right to Steal and Share [editorial]
Observer
The recent comments made by speaker of parliament Anita Among regarding the bribery allegations against three members of parliament are deeply troubling and indicative of a broader… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Do Not Provoke Us - Opposition CCC Vows to Protest As 78 Party Activists Remain Locked Up
New Zimbabwe
The Nelson Chamisa-backed Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) has vowed to protest against the detention of party members who are currently locked up on allegations of disorderly… Read more »