June 25
Nigeria: Gov Alia Working Hard to Reposition Benue - APC
Leadership
The acting chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State, Benjamin Omakolo, has said Governor Hyacinth Alia inherited a dead state and working hard to bring it… Read more »
Nigeria: Anambra 2025 - The Ifeanyi Ubah Scenario...
This Day
To externalize his seething inner vision of a new Anambra State, Eastern Nigeria's heartbeat, Senator Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah has signaled his intention to contest the state's 2025… Read more »
Nigeria: Another Ex-Benue Gov, Bayo Lawal, Passes
This Day
Another former Governor of Benue State, Air Vice Marshal Adebayo Hamed Lawal (rtd) has passed. Read more »
Nigeria: Kano - An Emirate Being Diminished By in-Fighting?
This Day
"There's a trick to a Graceful Exit. It begins with the vision to recognise when a job, a life stage, a relationship is over - and to let go. It means leaving what's over, without… Read more »
Southern Africa: Celebrating Mozambique First Independence in Style
The Herald
Having joined the liberation war in Mozambique on March 23, 1975, I was one among a few hundreds of early fighters privileged to witness their Independence on June 25, only three… Read more »
Zimbabwe: 'Nyika Inovakwa Nevene Vayo' Philosophy - Citizen's Guide to Supporting Vision 2030
The Herald
Since assuming office in 2017, President Mnangagwa has been championing the "Nyika inovakwa nevene vayo" (Zimbabwe is built by its citizens) philosophy. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zanu (PF) Plans School of Ideology
The Herald
ZANU PF plans to build a college named after assassinated hero Herbert Chitepo where people will be taught politics and ideology. Read more »
June 24
Kenya: Kenyan Protesters Call For National Strike On June 25
allAfrica
Kenyans protesting against the controversial Finance Bill 2024 have called for a total shutdown tomorrow. Read more »
Liberia: Opposition Backs Watchdog's Report On 'State Decline'
New Republic
The opposition Coalition for Democratic Change has given its backing to report released by the Center for Transparency and Accountability in Liberia (CENTAL) relative to the state… Read more »
Sudan: EU Imposes Sanctions On Six Sudan Entities
Dabanga
The European Union (EU) imposed restrictive measures on six entities accused of destabilising Sudan's political landscape. The Council, based in Belgium's capital Brussels,… Read more »
South Africa: President Urged to Make Sanitary Pads Free
GroundUp
I_Menstruate Movement launches "period poverty" exhibition in Franschhoek Read more »
Mozambique: Constitutional Council Accepts Four Presidential Candidates
AIM
The Constitutional Council, Mozambique's highest body in matters of constitutional and electoral law, on Monday announced that it has confirmed the validity of four nominations for… Read more »
Uganda: Kagame to Tshisekedi - Rwanda Ready for Military Action
Nile Post
Rwandan President Paul Kagame has said his nation is ready to defend itself against any potential threats even if it needed military action. Read more »
Africa: Why Some African Countries Support Trophy Hunting
DW
There are conflicting theories on how to best conserve Africa's wild animals. Should some countries continue to permit professional hunting as a means to generate income and… Read more »
Rwanda: One Dies At Campaign Rally Ahead of Presidential Election
New Times
One person died and 37 others were injured on Sunday, June 23 during a crowd control incident that happened during the RPF-Inkotanyi's campaign rally at Gisa, in Rubavu District,… Read more »
Liberia: Boakai's Net Worth Raises Questions
New Dawn
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai published his asset declaration details, estimating his net worth at $970,419.60. However, the details of the President's assets raise a critical… Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame Wishes Challengers Well, Says Work, Results Shall Tell Difference
New Times
Paul Kagame, the Chairman and flagbearer of RPF-Inkotanyi and allied parties, on Monday, June 24, wished his two challengers in the July presidential elections well, saying that… Read more »
Namibia: Swapo Wants to Dance With Henny Again
Namibian
Swapo deputy secretary general Uahekua Herunga has extended an invite to former Landless People's Movement (LPM) deputy leader Henny Seibeb to return to the ruling party. Read more »
Zimbabwe: CID Officers Hunting Me Down Over Geneva Summit Address - Sikhala
New Zimbabwe
OPPOSITION leader Job Sikhala has claimed that law enforcement agents have been making suspicious visits to his house, raising fears of intimidation against the outspoken… Read more »
Kenya: Gen Zs Backlash Forces MP John Kiarie to Apologize for Dismissing Demos As Photoshopped Images
Capital FM
Dagoretti South MP John Kiarie has eaten a humble pie after being forced to apologize for his comments regarding the anti-finance bill largely organized by Generation Z and the… Read more »
Kenya: 'Anti Finance Bill Protests Should End By 6.30pm, or At Sunset'
Capital FM
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has announced that the anti-Finance Bill demonstrations set for Tuesday must end by 6.30pm or sunset. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Protesters Have Taken to the Streets in Their Thousands - What the Law Says About Their Rights [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Across Kenya, thousands of mostly young citizens are protesting against tax proposals tabled by President William Ruto's administration in its annual budget legislation. Using… Read more »
Kenya: Groups Warn Against Internt Shutdown Amid Anti-Finance Bill Protests
Capital FM
A group of national and international organizations has warned the government against limiting access to social and mass media during the anti-Finance Bill 2024 protests. Read more »
Kenya: Malema Backs Anti-Finance Demos, Slams IMF, World Bank
Capital FM
South Africa's outspoken politician and leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), Julius Malema, has expressed support for Kenya's anti-Finance Bill 2024 protests. Read more »
Rwanda: How Candidates Hit the Campaign Trail
New Times
Braving the sweltering hot weather, presidential and parliamentary candidates officially hit the campaign trail on Saturday, June 22, to woo voters ahead of the general elections… Read more »