June 21
Uganda: Museveni to Extend Whip to Corrupt District Leaders
Nile Post
President Yoweri Museveni was warned the whip on corruption is going to be extended to other government officials including district leaders like RDCs, chief administrative… Read more »
South Africa: Joburg, City Power Ordered to Pay R1.07 Billion Eskom Debt - South African News Briefs - June 21, 2024
allAfrica
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South Africa: President Ramaphosa's Reminder of Sandile Dikeni's Love Poem Was Exactly What Our Country's New Union Needed [column]
Daily Maverick
There were loud cheers when President Cyril Ramaphosa took the podium and spoke from the heart, acknowledging his and his party's failures and his acceptance of the results of the… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Human Rights Priorities for the Government of Democratic Republic of Congo During President Tshisekedi's Second Term [press release]
AI London
During his first tenure as President of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Félix Tshisekedi, made numerous human rights pledges but there has been little to no progress… Read more »
Kenya: Probe Launched As 1 Killed in Kenya Anti-Tax Protest
DW
Kenya saw nationwide demonstrations on Thursday against government plans to raise taxes to plug a budget deficit. Rights groups allege that police used live rounds while dispersing… Read more »
Malawi: Saulos Chilima's Sudden Death Leaves a Dangerous Vacuum in Malawi [analysis]
ISS
The former vice-president's death could create a political dilemma or an opportunity for President Lazarus Chakwera. Read more »
Nigeria: Binance Official's Wife Urges Nigerian Govt to Stop Husband's Trial, Seeks Us Help
Premium Times
The Binance executive's wife faulted the continued prosecution of his husband on money laundeting charges by the Nigerian authorities. Read more »
Angola: A Successful Regional Launch of the Political Parties and Elections Support Programme [analysis]
Democracy Works
The lively city of Luanda, Angola, hosted the launch of the DWF led Regional Programme: Political Parties and Elections Support on 5 June 2024. This five-year regional initiative… Read more »
Sudan: A Strong Civilian Coalition Is Vital to Avert Sudan's Disintegration [analysis]
Chatham House
While the anti-war, pro-democracy Taqaddum coalition offers a glimmer of hope, the main challenge for its members will be to remain united and act decisively in negotiations over… Read more »
Liberia: Liberia Telecommunications Authority Lists Liberia Broadcasting System Among Stations Not in Compliance With Regulations
FrontPageAfrica
Liberia Telecommunications Authority Lists Liberia Broadcasting System among numerous stations that are not complying with government regulations, and risks being shut down. Read more »
Nigeria: Labour Party Is Secret Society, Led By Bunch of Jokers - Kenneth Okonkwo
Premium Times
"Let them (Julius Abure and his cohorts) come out and tell me what they did at that convention if it's not a secret society." Read more »
Namibia: Namibia - Decision to Overturn 'Sodomy' Laws Is a Victory for Human Rights [press release]
AI London
Responding to the decision by the Namibia High Court to overturn the country's colonial-era "sodomy" and "unnatural offences" laws which had criminalised same-sex sexual conduct… Read more »
Eritrea: Eritrea's Martyrs Day Commemorated With Patriotic Zeal
Shabait
Eritrea's Martyrs Day was commemorated with patriotic zeal by nationals both inside the country and abroad. Read more »
Nigeria: Ondo Govt Reacts to Judgment Nullifying 33 LCDAs
Vanguard
The Ondo State Government says necessary legal action will be taken on the judgment nullifying the creation of the 33 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in the state. Read more »
Tanzania: President Samia to Grace National Cultural Festival
Daily News
PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan is expected to grace the National Cultural Festival at the Majimaji Stadium in Ruvuma Region next month. Read more »
South Africa: South Africa's New Coalition Govt Heralds Change for the Region and Its Leaders [analysis]
Chatham House
Many of southern Africa's liberation leaders should take heed that electorates are impatient for tangible change - as the ANC has discovered. Read more »
Eswatini: Emaswati Dissatisfied With Government Efforts On Child Well-Being
Afrobarometer
Fewer than half of citizens say resources are available in their community to help vulnerable children Read more »
Tanzania: Strengthen Healthcare Systems At All Levels - VP
Daily News
VICE-PRESIDENT Dr Philip Mpango has insisted on the importance to strengthen healthcare systems at all levels, particularly primary healthcare services, in order to control health… Read more »
Kenya: We Demand Arrest of Police Who Killed Protestor, ODM Says
Capital FM
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has demanded the arrest of the police officer who shot and killed Rex Kanyike Masai, a 29-year-old who lost his life along Moi Avenue , during… Read more »
Liberia: Senate Pro-Tempore Defends Retreat Budget
Liberian Observer
-- Says it was legitimate Read more »
Nigeria: Anambra 2025 - APC Elders Forum Declares Zoning for Guber Election Sacrosanct
Vanguard
As part of its buildup to reclaim Anambra in the 2025 governorship election of the state, the All Progressives Congress (APC) Elders Forum has insisted that zoning should remain as… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Seeks 18-Month Extension of $800m World Bank Palliative Scheme
Vanguard
The Federal Government has requested an 18-month extension on the closing date of the World Bank's $800m palliative loan to boost its social safety net programmes. Read more »
Kenya: Congratulation for Choosing Courage, Duale Tells MPs Who Voted for Passage of Finance Bill
Capital FM
Defense Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has lauded Members of Parliament for choosing courage and voting to have the Finance Bill, 2024 sail through the second reading stage despite… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Police Go After Farmers Side Marketing Cotton Produced Under Presidential Scheme
New Zimbabwe
The Cotton Company of Zimbabwe (COTTCO) and the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) have joined forces to combat the side-marketing of cotton produced under the government's… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Ministers Face Disciplinary Action From Mnangagwa for Snubbing Parliament
New Zimbabwe
SPEAKER of Parliament Jacob Mudenda has revealed a list of cabinet ministers who evade Parliament business without giving any explanation to President Emmerson Mnangagwa. Read more »