June 25
Uganda: Activists Demand Parliament Probe Into Lubigi Eviction
Nile Post
A coalition of human rights defenders has urged Parliament to investigate the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) over allegations of unfair eviction practices in… Read more »
Zimbabwe: President Mourns Ex-Zambian Minister Milner
The Herald
Freedom fighter and former Zambian Cabinet minister in the Kenneth Kaunda administration, Cde Aaron Milner, fought a double struggle in Zimbabwe and Zambia in a bid to liberate the… Read more »
Malawi: Malawians in UK Organises Remembrance Event for the Departed Vice President Chilima, 8 Others
Nyasa Times
This Saturday on the 29th of June 2024 Malawians will hold an event in Northampton to remember their late Vice President, Saulos Klaus Chilima. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Parliament to Investigate Zimbabwe's Stateless Crisis
New Zimbabwe
PARLIAMENT has resolved to investigate the presence of undocumented people in Zimbabwe after Amnesty International took the government to task over the statelessness of hundreds of… Read more »
Nigeria: Federal Govt Plans New Revenue Collection, Disbursement Platform for MDAs
Leadership
The federal government has convened a stakeholder engagement meeting in Abuja chaired by the minister of finance and coordinating minister of the economy, Wale Edun on the… Read more »
Nigeria: MPC Member Urges Govt to Take Urgent Action to Derisk Investment Climate Amid Outlows
This Day
A member of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), Dr. Aloysius Uche Ordu, has said the country needed urgent action to scale up improvements in overall… Read more »
Nigeria: We Can't Achieve Security, Peace Without Dealing With Historical Injustices - Tinubu
This Day
President Bola Tinubu, yesterday, said though steps taken to combat Nigeria's security challenges had been mapped out before he took up the presidency, achieving security and peace… Read more »
Nigeria: Over 1,800 Filling Stations Shut in North-East As Govt Moves Against Fuel Smuggling
This Day
Nearly 2,000 petrol outlets were shut in Nigeria's North-east yesterday to protest against an anti-smuggling operation that targeted some operators, the local head of the… Read more »
Kenya: Wetangula Directs Ichung'wah to Consult IG On Oguda's Whereabout Following Abduction Claims
Capital FM
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has directed the Majority Leader Kimani Ichungwa to consult with the Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome over the abduction of… Read more »
Liberia: Boakai Relieves Nelson, Appoints Dr. Conteh to Lead Search for UL Prez
Liberian Observer
In a move aimed at resolving a weeks-long standoff between the University of Liberia (UL) faculty and administration, President Joseph N. Boakai, Sr. has appointed Ambassador Dr.… Read more »
Liberia: Nafaa DG Denies Corruption Scandal
Liberian Observer
The Director General of the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA) has denied corruption allegations surrounding the World Bank-funded Liberia Sustainable Management… Read more »
Kenya: KRA Begins Data Clean Up On Itax System
Capital FM
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has urged all registered taxpayers to update their personal details on iTax so as to facilitate a smooth ongoing data clean-up exercise of… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Former Warriors Coach Brito Backs Magaya for Zifa Presidency
New Zimbabwe
Former Highlanders and Warriors coach Baltermir Brito believes Yadah Stars owner prophet Walter Magaya should be the next ZIFA president. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Welshman Ncube Tears Into 'Completely Autocratic' Chamisa - Says He Led Opposition Through 'Runners'
New Zimbabwe
CITIZENS Coalition for Change (CCC) interim president Welshman Ncube has criticised former opposition leader Nelson Chamisa for undermining democratic principles in the opposition… Read more »
Nigeria: Rivers Crisis - Appeal Court Upcoming Verdict and Consequences On Fubara-Wike Power Tussle
Premium Times
Analysts are praying that the appellate court gives a clear ruling to avoid speculations and conjectures. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu, Northern Governors Close Ranks Over Insecurity
Leadership
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Northern leaders have pledged to work towards containing the insecurity ravaging the region and other parts of the country. Read more »
Liberia: Liberia Ready to Work With IMF
New Dawn
Liberia's Finance and Development Planning Minister Boima S. Kamara has told a visiting International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation of his country's readiness to work with the… Read more »
Uganda: Mayiga Condemns Exploitation of Kabaka's Condition
Nile Post
The Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga, has again castigated those exploiting the Kabaka's condition to fulfill their own agendas. Read more »
Nigeria: Reflecting On an Impactful Year of Leadership
Vanguard
It is remarkably easy to underestimate Abbas Tajudeen due to his rare humility and self-effacing demeanour. Read more »
Nigeria: Beyond National Profligacy
Vanguard
Jonathan Tepperman's book, The Fix, is about how some nations fixed significant social challenges like inequality, corruption, and civil wars using innovative leadership and… Read more »
Nigeria: National Asset Protection and NDDC's 1,006 Legacy Projects
Vanguard
IT was in the news that the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, recently presented a N1.91 trillion 2024 budget to the Senate Committee on NDDC. Read more »
Nigeria: Alleged Certificate Forgery - Court Discharges Bayelsa Senator
Leadership
A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has discharged the Senator representing Bayelsa Central Senatorial District, Benson Konbowei, charged with certificate forgery. Read more »
Nigeria: Banditry Has Crippled Katsina Communities - Gov Radda
Leadership
Governor of Katsina State, Umaru Radda has said the activities of bandits in the state and other parts of the northwest, including Niger State, have cast shadows in most of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Gov Ododo to Implement Report On Disaster Management
Leadership
Kogi State governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has promised effective disaster management and protection against the impact of natural disasters in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Ex-Rep Scolds APC Chair Over Emergency Rule in Rivers
Leadership
A former member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Ogbonna Nwuke, has said caretaker committee chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, Chief Tony… Read more »