June 23
Somalia: Somalia and UN Begin Talks On Transition to UN Country Team Structure
Shabelle
In a significant step towards self-reliance and development, the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) has initiated discussions with the United Nations (UN) to transition from a… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Responds to Youth Protests Against Finance Bill 2024
Capital FM
President William Ruto has addressed the ongoing protests by Kenyan youths against the Finance Bill 2024, expressing his pride in their peaceful and united stance. Read more »
Nigeria: '50 Nigerian Lawmakers' Write Tinubu, Seek Nnamdi Kanu's Release
Premium Times
The letter calling for Nnamdi Kanu's release enjoyed bi-partisan support with lawmakers from the APC, PDP and LP signing it. Read more »
South Africa: South Africa's Art World, a Key Force in the Fight Against Apartheid
RFI
In the spring of 1994, apartheid ended in South Africa with the election of the African National Congress under Nelson Mandela's leadership. RFI interviews key activists three… Read more »
Africa: How Could Countries Finance Reparations for Historical Injustices?
RFI
Calls are mounting for governments to pay reparations for slavery, colonialism and other crimes, but such projects are often dismissed as unworkable. New research explores the… Read more »
South Africa: Better Angels Prevailed - Now SA's Politicians Must Make the GNU Work [analysis]
Daily Maverick
While the 2024 elections could never top the first democratic polls 30 years ago, there is a distinct 'post-1994 feeling' to the new reality facing South Africa. Read more »
Mozambique: Millions of Dollars in Subsidies for Political Parties
AIM
Mozambique's National Elections Commission (CNE) expects to pay subsidies of about 260 million meticais (equivalent to over four million US dollars) to the political parties… Read more »
West Africa: Still in Pursuit of Judicial Reforms in Nigeria
This Day
Lawyers and other critical stakeholders gathered recently in the ancient city of Kano and the Federal Capital Territory as part of the efforts to fashion out reforms to make the… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Orders Sanction On Civil Servants Drawing Salaries After Relocating Abroad
This Day
President Bola Tinubu has criticized civil servants who were still receiving salaries having relocated abroad without formally resigning. He delivered the rebuke Saturday night at… Read more »
Liberia: AfDB Fund Approves $10 Million for Liberia
New Dawn
The proposed project is anchored on government priorities to improve food security and strengthen livelihood, agricultural transformation, and economic prosperity. Read more »
Nigeria: $600m Palm Oil Import - NANS Wants Govt to Revive Moribund Plantations
Vanguard
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has called on the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led administration to return Nigeria to the glory of one of the highest producers… Read more »
Nigeria: Alake Presents Gold Bars to Tinubu, Says Solid Minerals Sector Will Boost Foreign Reserves, Naira
This Day
Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, has presented to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu the latest gold bars sourced from artisanal and small gold miners and refined… Read more »
Rwanda: Who Is Janvier Nsengiyumva, the Sole Independent Parliamentary Candidate?
New Times
Computer engineer and robot developer Janvier Nsengiyumva, 35, is contesting for a parliamentary seat as the only independent candidate, after 26 others fell short of the… Read more »
Malawi: New MEC Chairperson and Two Commissioners Sworn in - Malawi Electoral Commission [press release]
MEC Malawi
On Friday, 21 June 2024, Chief Justice Rizine Mzikamanda SC presided over the swearing-in of the new Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) Chairperson, Justice Annabel Mtalimanja,… Read more »
Nigeria: Borehole Project - Tinubu Deserves Commendation for Emulating Me - Peter Obi
Vanguard
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), in the 2024 general elections, Peter Obi, has said President Bola Tinubu deserves commendation for heeding his call on wealthy… Read more »
Rwanda: How Campaigns Are Unfolding On Social Media
New Times
Since the official launch of campaigns for the 2024 general elections on June 22, presidential and parliamentary candidates have been actively engaging with the public both in… Read more »
Nigeria: Food Inflation - ACCI Calls On Nigerian Govt to Mitigate Crisis
Premium Times
"The government must take decisive action to mitigate this crisis and alleviate the suffering of the populace," Mr Obegolu said Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Orders Sanction of Civil Servants Drawing Salaries After Relocating Abroad
Premium Times
The president also directed that the culprits' supervisors and department heads be punished for aiding and abetting the fraud while they were in charge. Read more »
Nigeria: I Cried When Buhari Asked Me to Work for Him - Femi Adesina
Daily Trust
Femi Adesina, former Special Adviser to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, has shared an emotional narrative about his initial hesitation to serve under the… Read more »
Nigeria: No, Governors Can Pay Minimum Wage [editorial]
Daily Trust
The position of the 36 governors that they cannot afford to pay N60,000 minimum wage to civil servants in their states does not hold water as it runs contrary to the improved… Read more »
Ghana: Elections 2024 - Akufo-Addo's Govt Is Mired in Corruption, Brazen Thievery - John Mahama
Accra Times
According to John Mahama, the prevailing conditions have led to a fall in national morale and widespread hopelessness among the people of Ghana. Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 - No Plan to Dump Peter Obi, He Remains Our Presidential Candidate - LP
Leadership
The Labour Party (LP) Directorate of Mobilisation and Integration has debunked reports of plans to dump Peter Obi as the party's preferred presidential candidate ahead of the 2027… Read more »
Egypt: Presidential Decree Appoints New Egyptian Ambassadors Abroad
Egypt Online
President Abdel Fattah El Sisi on Sunday, 23-6-2024, issued decree no. 218 of 2024 appointing a number of Egyptian ambassadors abroad. Read more »
Kenya: Generation Z - a Force That Cannot Be Ignored in Kenya
Capital FM
In recent weeks, Kenya has witnessed a remarkable uprising led by its youngest demographic, Generation Z, who have taken to the streets in mass protests against the Finance Bill… Read more »
Tanzania: Samia Congratulates New TEC President
Daily News
PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan has asked the newly elected president of the Tanzania Episcopal Conference (TEC), Bishop Wolfgang Pisa, to continue serving the Tanzanians within and… Read more »