June 21
Kenya: IPOA Launches Probe Into Shooting of Protestor During Anti-Finance Bill Demonstrations
Capital FM
The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has this morning opened probe into the fatal shooting of Rex Kanyike Masai on Thursday evening during the anti-Finance Bill… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Urges U.S. Congress to Extend AGOA Set to Expire in Feb
Capital FM
President William Ruto has urged the United States Congress to extend African Growth Opportunity Act (AGOA) set to expire in February next year. Read more »
Kenya: Blackmail Claims Reign in National Assembly As Opposition Point Fingers At Treasury
Capital FM
Opposition lawmakers have accused the Kenya Kwanza government of using threats and intimidations to ensure passage of the Finance Bill 2024. Read more »
Nigeria: Edo Election - Govt, Group Bicker Over Alleged Use of Councils' Funds for Campaigns
Vanguard
A pressure group, Edo People's Advocacy Organisation of Nigeria, has accused Governor Godwin Obaseki Administration of funding the Asue Ighodalo election campaign with local… Read more »
South Africa: Controversial Auditing Firm Appointed By Gauteng Department of Social Development
GroundUp
Department acknowledges that the appointment of Open Water, which also probed the Ace Magashule Free State housing scandal, was irregular Read more »
Nigeria: Kano Govt Reinterprets Court Ruling, Says Sanusi Remains Emir, Orders Demolition of Bayero's Palace
Premium Times
PREMIUM TIMES reported how the court nullified the Kano Emirate Council (Amendment No. 2) Law, 2024, that scrapped four of the five emirates councils of the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Flays Construction Coy for Failing to Complete Road Despite N40bn Funding
Daily Trust
The federal government has knocked Reynolds Construction Company (RCC) for failing to complete at least 1km out of the 15km East-West Road section from Eleme Junction to Onne Port… Read more »
Nigeria: Don't Use Your Platforms to De-Market Nigeria - Govt to PR Officers
Daily Trust
The Minister of Information and National Orientation Alhaji Mohammed Idris has called on newly inducted members of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) to use their… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Budget Transparency - Zimbabwe Ranks High
The Herald
Zimbabwe has made significant improvement in its rankings for budget transparency and inclusiveness, as announced by the Open Budget Survey (OBS) on May 29, coming in 30th out of… Read more »
Zimbabwe: We're One With Zimbabwe - Frelimo Presidential Candidate
The Herald
President Mnangagwa yesterday met Mozambique's ruling party, Frelimo, Secretary General and presidential candidate in the country's October general elections, Cde Daniel Francisco… Read more »
Uganda: Govt to Connect 54,000 New Customers in Rural Electricity Access Project
Nile Post
Government is targeting to connect 54000 new customers under the Uganda Rural Electricity Access Project (UREAP) before it ends by December, 31. Read more »
Uganda: We Shall Fight Poverty and Its Agents - Minister Kasolo
Nile Post
Microfinance Minister Haruna Kasolo Kyeyune has vowed to wipe out agents of poverty in communities especially those crippling government's intervention initiated to eradicate… Read more »
Malawi: Chakwera Honours Chilima's Wish With Usi Appointment
Nyasa Times
President Lazarus Chakwera's choice of Michael Usi as his deputy is a fulfillment of the late Vice President Saulos Klaus Chilima's wish. The late Chilima picked Usi as his running… Read more »
South Africa: Fikile Mbalula's Brother Makes Free State Cabinet - Mxolisi Dukwana Left Out in the Cold
Daily Maverick
Following the recent elections, the ANC has kept a stronghold on its birth province, the Free State, securing 52% support. Premier MaQueen Letsoha-Mathae has since announced her… Read more »
South Africa: Government Thanks SA for Tuning Into Presidential Inauguration
SAnews.gov.za
Government has extended its deepest and most sincere appreciation to all South Africans who joined the 2024 Presidential Inauguration in person, on television, radio and online to… Read more »
Southern Africa: SADC Anti-Corruption Sub Committee Discusses Progress On the Implementation of the SADC Protocol Against Corruption [document]
SADC
The SADC Anti-Corruption Committee (SACC) met virtually on the 17th of June 2024, to review progress in implementing the SADC Protocol against Corruption. The Protocol against… Read more »
Ghana: Elections 2024 - No Room for Complacency - Joyce Bawah Cautions NDC
Accra Times
She said that despite their party's impressive history, achievements, and dedicated members, complacency is not an option. Read more »
June 20
Africa: Universal Health Reforms Are Affordable, Even in a Period of Crisis [analysis]
Chatham House
A new Chatham House report indicates that by dedicating one per cent of GDP, countries of all kinds all over the world can deliver universal health care for their citizens. Read more »
Kenya: 2024 Finance Bill - Ignore Fake Letter Claiming That Kenyan Police Have Approved Nationwide Protests
Africa Check
2024 Finance Bill: Ignore fake letter claiming that Kenyan police have approved nationwide protests Read more »
South Africa: Electoral Body Confirms Attempted Break-in At Gauteng Warehouse
SAnews.gov.za
The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has confirmed an incident of attempted unauthorised entry at its Gauteng provincial warehouse by unknown persons on Tuesday night. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Decides - Over 260 Observers Accredited for July Elections
New Times
More than 260 electoral observers have been accredited for the July 2024 presidential and parliamentary polls in Rwanda, according to the National Electoral Commission (NEC). Read more »
Rwanda: Are the Upcoming Elections Just for Show?
DW
Next month, Rwandans will choose between three presidential candidates, including current President Paul Kagame. But are the elections just a sham? Read more »
Zimbabwe: Parliament Won't Interfere in Anti-Corruption Probes of Chimombe, Mpofu
The Herald
Parliament cannot launch parallel investigations into allegations of abuse of the Presidential Goat Scheme involving businessmen Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu since the Zimbabwe… Read more »
Kenya: Finance Bill Sails Through Second Reading Amid Protests By Gen Z's
Capital FM
The controversial Finance Bill 2024 passed the second reading in the National Assembly Thursday amid street protests in Nairobi and other major towns. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerians Lack Reliable Electricity, Leaving Most Discontent With Govt's Efforts
Afrobarometer
Only 13% of citizens say they have power that works 'most' or 'all' of the time. Read more »