June 25
Kenya: President Ruto to Address Nation Amid Violent Finance Bill Protests That Left At Least 4 Dead
Capital FM
Kenya's President William Ruto is set to address a press conference from State House on Tuesday night after day-long chaos sparked by the Finance Bill. Read more »
Kenya: Section of Kenyan Parliament On Fire As Protesters Shot
Capital FM
A section of Parliament was set ablaze on Tuesday after protesters gained entry, forcing police to open fire and killing at least four demonstrators. Read more »
Kenya: Obama's Sister, Auma, Among Thousands Tear-Gassed By Police in Nairobi During Anti-Finance Bill Protests
Capital FM
Auma Obama, sister of former US President Barack Obama, was among demonstrators tear-gassed by police during widespread protests in Nairobi on Tuesday. Read more »
Kenya: Several Demonstrators Shot As Many Storm Parliament Following Finance Bill Approval
Capital FM
NAIROBI, Kenya, June 25 - Violent clashes erupted on Tuesday after protesters stormed Parliament in response to the approval of the controversial Finance Bill 2024, resulting in… Read more »
Kenya: At Least 4 Protesters Shot Dead Outside Kenyan Parliament
Capital FM
At least four protesters were shot dead Tuesday as police struggled to disperse rioters who stormed Parliament after the passage of a controversial Finance Bill that seeks to raise… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu to Consult Further On Minimum Wage - Federal Govt
Leadership
President Bola Tinubu will engage in additional consultations before making a final decision on the new national minimum wage, the Federal Government has announced. Read more »
Nigeria: Food Crisis - IDPs Plead for Succour From Edo Gov'ship Candidates, Others
Leadership
Over 4,000 displaced persons taking shelter at the Home for the Needy, which plays host to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Edo State face imminent starvation as operators of… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Arrested CCC Activists Nightmare Continues, Bail Ruling Moved to Thursday
New Zimbabwe
The nightmare for jailed Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) continues after their bail ruling was moved to this Thursday. Read more »
Tanzania: What Cement Stakeholders Want in Finance Bill 2024
Daily News
DODOMA: CEMENT stakeholders are asking to be exempted from Mining Act (Cap 123) with Regulation 2022 GN No. 574 of 2022, which requires a free interest of 16 per cent in the… Read more »
Uganda: Jinja Gets More Factories
Nile Post
Jinja, once known for its industrial prowess, is seeing a resurgence as new factories set up in the area. Read more »
Uganda: Lango Paramount Chief Moves to Block Rival Chief's Coronation
Nile Post
The reigning Paramount chief of Lango, Yosam Odur Ebii, has written to the Inspector General of Police seeking interventions to block the coronation of his rival chief, Eng. Dr.… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Orders 5m Nigerian Artisans Upskilled Annually
This Day
Director-General/Chief Executive, Industrial Training Fund (ITF), Dr. Afiz Ogun, Minday said President Bola Tinubu has given an order to upskill five million Nigerian artisans to… Read more »
Nigeria: Sokoto Govt Speaks On Alleged Plan to Dethrone Sultan
Premium Times
The government's spokesperson, Sambo Danchadi, in a statement, on Tuesday, clarified an executive bill before the State House of Assembly. Read more »
Nigeria: Peter Obi Attends Labour Party Leadership Meeting, Abure Speaks On 2027
Premium Times
"We have said that we are focused on 2027, that is why we are the only party that has produced its candidate for the 2027 presidential election. We know where we are going and we… Read more »
Nigeria: I Never Said Nigeria Must Buy New Aircraft for Tinubu, Shettima - Akpabio
Premium Times
"I want to dispel the rumour that you are hearing that the senate president said he will buy a new plane for the president and his vice, irrespective of the fact that Nigerians are… Read more »
South Africa: New KZN Finance MEC Shuts Down Treasury's Secondary Office
SAnews.gov.za
Newly appointed KwaZulu-Natal Finance MEC, Francois Rodgers, has started to demonstrate his commitment to ensure effective spending of the budget by closing down the office on the… Read more »
Kenya: Listen to the People, Respect Demonstrations, Uhuru Tells Ruto
Capital FM
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has urged President William Ruto to heed the grievances of Kenyans and respect their right to demonstrate, amid ongoing protests against the Finance… Read more »
Mauritius: Mauritius and South Korea Commit to Enhanced Diplomatic and Economic Relations
Government of Mauritius
The newly-designated Ambassador of the Republic of Korea, Her Excellency Mrs. Park Ji-Hyun, called on the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and International Trade,… Read more »
Gambia: Ministers, Lawmaker Introduce Bills in Parliament
Foroyaa
The Ministers of Justice, Higher Education, and Member for LatriKunda Sabiji on Monday, 24 June 2024, introduced Bills before Gambia's lawmakers, for scrutiny, consideration, and… Read more »
Nigeria: Makinde Reshuffles Oyo Cabinet
Premium Times
The Oyo State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Segun Olayiwola, has been moved to the Ministry of Establishment and Training. Read more »
Nigeria: Reps Move to Sanction Defaulting Companies On SCR
Vanguard
The House of Representatives Committee on Corporate Social Responsibility (SCR) on Tuesday moved to enact laws to sanction offenders. Read more »
Kenya: Two People Killed During Anti-Tax Protests - Human Rights Groups
VOA
Police in Nairobi fired tear gas at protesters Tuesday as Kenyan lawmakers were debating a finance bill that would impose across-the-board tax hikes. Read more »
Rwanda: Eleven Ways How Your Vote May Become Invalid
New Times
As Rwandans prepare to cast their votes in the general elections next month, they need to know why or how one's vote could be considered invalid. Read more »
Nigeria: Speaker Abbas Hails Gov UBA Sani On 'Best Governor' Award
Daily Trust
The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, Ph.D, has congratulated Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State for bagging the 'Governor of the Year' award… Read more »
Uganda: Court Martial Chief Mugabe Sworn in for Third Term
Nile Post
Brigadier-General Robert Freeman Mugabe has been sworn in for a third term as Chairman of the General Court Martial (GCM). Read more »