April 23
Liberia: Dismissed Presidential Guards Give Ultimatum
New Republic
Amid escalating tensions, a group of 300 armed dismissed presidential officers has issued a stern ultimatum to the Boakai government, demanding payment for their unjust termination… Read more »
Namibia: Swapo Omaheke Irked By Venaani 'Pensioner' Jibe
New Era
Swapo top brass in Omaheke have come out swinging, condemning the recent comments by Popular Democratic Movement president McHenry Venaani referring to their presidential candidate… Read more »
April 22
Liberia: Opposition Troubled Over Mass Dismissal of Presidential Guards
New Republic
The opposition Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) through its Acting National Chairman, Atty. Janga A. Kowo has expressed grave concern over what it terms as mass dismissal,… Read more »
Uganda: Traders Call Off Strike, for Now, After Government Agrees to Additional Demands
Independent (Kampala)
Thousands of traders, who had shut their shops in Kampala and other towns, called off their strike on April 20, claiming a tentative victory following a meeting with President… Read more »
Nigeria: Retirement Planning - Investment Options (III)
Daily Trust
Today we will take up a few 'passive' investment options. Read more »
April 21
Nigeria: We Are Not Recruiting, Says CAC
Vanguard
The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) says it is not recruiting at the moment and advised Nigerians to be wary so as not to fall victims of deceit. Read more »
Nigeria: Gov Eno Offers Job, Scholarship to Wife, Daughter of Businessman Killed By Kidnappers
Leadership
Akwa Ibom State governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has offered job opportunity to the wife of a businessman, Sylvanus Ukpong who was killed by kidnappers and given a scholarship to the… Read more »
April 19
Liberia: Mass Dismissal of Presidential Guards Sparks Concern
FrontPageAfrica
Approximately 200 officers of the Executive Protection Service (EPS) are reported to be facing termination under the directive of the new Director, Sam Gaye. Allegations suggest… Read more »
April 18
Kenya: Kenya's Doctors' Strike - Is There an End in Sight?
DW
Doctors in Kenya have been on strike for five weeks, demanding better wages and working conditions. President William Ruto says his government is out of money to pay the medics.… Read more »
Kenya: 'Really!' - Ruto Expresses Shock Over Governors Endorsing Medics' Strike
Capital FM
President William Ruto has expressed his dismay over county chiefs supporting a nationwide strike by medical professionals despite a majority of whom fall under devolved units. Read more »
Nigeria: Four in 10 Nigerian Children Trapped in Child Labour - NBS
Premium Times
"Stakeholders cannot ignore the urgency to act decisively to safeguard the rights and restore the childhood of the children trapped in child labour," ILO Country Director Vanessa… Read more »
Nigeria: Make Staff Housing Your Project, FCT Workers Beg Wike
Daily Trust
Workers of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), under the Joint Unions Action Committee (JUAC), have appealed to the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, to make staff housing one of his… Read more »
Malawi: Historical! Malawi Opens Diplomatic Relation With Israel, MOU On Labour Export Deal Signed
Nyasa Times
Malawi Embassy in Tel Viv, Israel, has officially been opened today with a blessing of also having the memorandum of understanding (MOU)with Israel on the labour export deal… Read more »
April 17
Zimbabwe: Improving Welfare of Soldiers Top Priority for Zna
The Herald
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April 16
Kenya: National Rights Commission Weighs in On Police Boss' Outburst
Capital FM
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has called for an immediate end to threats and intimidation against lawful protests urging the government to engage in… Read more »
Uganda: Besigye to Join City Traders in Tax Protest
Nile Post
Fresh from his western region consultations and then from sending off their fallen activists in Teso, the opposition stalwart Kizza Besigye has dived into the running city traders'… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Rep Smith Introduces Bill to Prevent Imports of Cobalt Mined by Child Labor In the DR Congo [press release]
U.S. House
Communist China exploits African children to power the ‘Green Economy’ Read more »
Ghana: Govt Has Done Little to Improve Our Condition of Service - Teachers Union
Ghanaian Times
The three teacher unions in the country say they are disappointed about the lacklustre attitude of the government towards the negotiation with teachers for better conditions of… Read more »
Liberia: 'Choose Your Career Path Wisely'
New Republic
...DCIAA President Admonishes Students Read more »
Uganda: Kyagulanyi Supports Traders' Strike
Nile Post
As traders sit and have their businesses closed, boycotting hefty taxes imposed on them, opposition political leader Robert Kyagulanyi has welcomed the move saying this is the way… Read more »
Kenya: Mzalendo Kibunjia, 5 Others Charged With Sh441mn Ghost Workers Scandal
Capital FM
Former Director General of the Kenya National Museums, Mzalendo Kibunja, along with administrative officers from his tenure have been charged for corruptly receiving Sh400 million… Read more »
South Africa: Cosatu Welcomes Excellent Progress At Parliament On the Pension Fund Amendment Bill (Two Pot Pension Reforms) [press release]
COSATU
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) welcomes excellent progress at Parliament on the Pension Fund Amendment Bill, which is one of two critical amendment bills that… Read more »
South Africa: Public Sector Unions Want to Strike Over Latest 4.7 Percent Pay Rise Offer [analysis]
Daily Maverick
The government's offer to increase the pay of public servants has been rejected by several trade unions as too low. They say it is below the projected consumer inflation rate. Read more »
South Africa: Pick N Pay 'Destroyed Me' - Retailer's Original Black Franchisee Describes Eight Years of 'Torture' [analysis]
Daily Maverick
But George Senosha, who no longer has an income, says he isn't going down without a fight. Read more »
South Africa: Job Promises for Unemployed Doctors After Kwazulu-Natal Protest [analysis]
Daily Maverick
KwaZulu-Natal's doctors seeking job posts received some hope when the provincial health department finally relented and committed to advertising new posts. Read more »