June 25
Kenya: Go Home, While It's Still Safe, Says Activist Mwangi During Deadly Kenya Protests
allAfrica
Moments ago, activists Boniface Mwangi and Hanifa Farfasa tweeted that protesters should "go home". Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Police Reportedly Fire Live Rounds Amid Tax Protests
DW
Kenyan police are reportedly to have fired live rounds to disperse protesters, with reports that some were hit. The demonstrators, protesting proposed tax hikes, stormed the… Read more »
Kenya: Finance Bill Passes in Parliament Despite Huge Opposition
allAfrica
Members of parliament passed the controversial Finance Bill after those allied to President Ruto’s Kenya Kwanza Alliance, the majority side, voted 195 against 106 with… Read more »
Mali: Mali's Junta Renews Assault On Political Opposition
HRW
Release, Drop Charges Against 11 People Wrongfully Arrested Read more »
Kenya: Bobi Wine Condemns Abduction of Protestors in Kenya
Nile Post
The president of the National Unity Platform (NUP), Robert Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine has expressed his concerns regarding the reported abductions of activists in Kenya. Read more »
Ghana: Election 2024 Must Reflect the Will of the People - Akufo-Addo
Accra Times
In a way to ensure a democratic transition of power, President Akufo-Addo has reaffirmed Ghana's commitment to free, fair, and credible elections that reflect the will of the… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Anti-Finance Bill Protesters Allegedly Abducted by Masked Police
allAfrica
Young Kenyans involved in the anti-Finance Bill demonstrations are being abducted under suspicious circumstances, raising concerns about police conduct and human rights abuses. Read more »
Liberia: Boakai Fires University of Liberia President Nelson After Pressure From Faculty
FrontPageAfrica
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has immediately relieved Dr. Julius J.S. Nelson of his position as President of the University of Liberia, responding to the University of Liberia… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Deems Tuesday's Chaos Treasonous, Vows Tough Response
Capital FM
President William Ruto has described Tuesday's violent chaos in Parliament as treasonous and vowed a firm response to restore normalcy. Read more »
Liberia: WECC Liberia Office Defends Cllr. Massaquoi's Legal Service to Alleged War Crimes Perpetrators
FrontPageAfrica
The office of the War and Economic Crimes Court in Liberia has come in strong defense of Cllr. Jonathan Massaquoi amid fear of creeping conflict of interest from human rights… Read more »
Kenya: MPs Vote on Finance Bill as Mombasa Protests Begin
Capital FM
Thousands of young people in Mombasa have joined their counterparts countrywide to protest against the Finance Bill 2024. Read more »
Kenya: Azimio MPs Withdraw Amendments to Finance Bill, Reject It Totally
Capital FM
Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Members of Parliament have withdraw their amendments to the Finance Bill 2024. Read more »
Kenya: Protestors Fill Nairobi Streets Ahead of Anti-Finance Bill Protests
Capital FM
Protestors are pouring on the streets of Nairobi ahead of the anti-Finance bill protests today. Read more »
Kenya: Why are Kenya's Gen Z So Angry?
DW
Kenya's Gen Z leads mass protests against government tax hikes, resulting in violent clashes. Young people have expressed frustration over the rising cost of living and government… Read more »
Nigeria: FEC Steps Down Tripartite Committee's Report On Minimum Wage
Premium Times
FEC stepped down the report to allow President Tinubu to make further consultations before sending the proposed minimum wage to the National Assembly. Read more »
Nigeria: 330 Emergency Road, Bridge Repairs At 80% Completion - Federal Govt
Leadership
The Federal Government has announced that the emergency repairs of 330 roads and bridges across Nigeria were nearing completion. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Sets Up Committee to Tackle Cholera Crisis
Leadership
President Bola Tinubu has directed the setting up of a cabinet committee to oversee the Cholera emergency operation centre operated by the National Centre For Disease Control and… Read more »
Rwanda: Liberal Party Pledges to Push for Laws to Decongest Correctional Facilities
New Times
Liberal Party (PL), which is campaigning for seats in Parliament in the July elections, has pledged to push for laws that will help establish community service as an alternative… Read more »
Nigeria: Federal Govt Okays $1.442bn, N1.9bn for NDLEA to Buy Arms, CNG Vehicles
Leadership
In a significant move to bolster the fight against drug trafficking and abuse in the country, the Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved $1.442 billion and about N2billion… Read more »
Nigeria: Afenifere Asks Ondo Govt to Take Over Heritage Bank
Leadership
The pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, on Tuesday, asked the Ondo State government to urgently liaise with the Federal Government to take necessary action towards… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Bans Plastic Bottles, Styrofoam Packs Across MDAs
Daily Trust
The Federal Government has banned the use of single-use plastics across all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). Read more »
Rwanda: Continue Trusting Us, Kagame Tells Kigali Electorate
New Times
Rwandans have been an army of lions led by a lion throughout the nation's development journey, Paul Kagame, the Chairman and flagbearer of RPF-Inkotanyi and allied parties in the… Read more »
Kenya: Kisumu Anti-Finance Bill Protestors Carry Coffins Through the Streets Castigating President Ruto
Capital FM
Hundreds of protesters in Kisumu walked through the streets carrying mock coffins castigating President William Ruto's regime. Read more »
Kenya: Safaricom Says It Doesn't Share Customer Data With Govt Agencies Keen On Rooting Out Dissent
Capital FM
Mobile Service provider Safaricom has refuted claims that it is working with the government to crack down on dissenting voices. Read more »
Kenya: Win for President Ruto As Finance Bill Sails Through National Assembly Amid Protests
Capital FM
President William Ruto has finally had his says after the Finance Bill 2024 sailed through the National Assembly after 195 Members of Parliament voted in its support. Read more »