July 02
South Africa: R200 Service Charge Added to Joburg's Power Bills - South African News Briefs - July 02, 2024
allAfrica
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Kenya: Kenya See Fresh Protests With Police Out in Force
DW
Kenyan riot police have fired tear gas at protesters in the capital, Nairobi, as demonstrations erupted in several cities. Read more »
Ghana: Govt Poised to Eliminate Sickle Cell Disease Threat
Ghanaian Times
The government is committed to ensuring that Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) no longer pose public health threat, so that those affected by the disease can live healthy and fulfilling… Read more »
Uganda: Minister Opens Up On 'Explosive' Meeting With Museveni
Nile Post
State Minister for Investment and Privatization, Evelyn Anite has admitted to shedding tears during an explosive meeting at State House as President Museveni grilled Uganda… Read more »
Ethiopia: PM Announces Ethiopia's Official Bid to Host Afcon 2029
Ethiopian Herald
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) announced that Ethiopia has officially submitted a request to the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to host the African Cup of Nations (AFCON)… Read more »
Kenya: Don't Torch Kenya - Ruto Pleads Amid Fresh Protests
Capital FM
"My sons and daughters, we have a country to keep; it is the only home we have," President William Ruto passionately urged the young generation ahead of another round of peaceful… Read more »
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Ethiopia: Reach for Change Unveils First Cohort of Edtech Fellows
Mastercard Foundation
After an eight-week call for applications, Reach for Change Ethiopia announced the first cohort of 12 edtech startups selected to join the Mastercard Foundation… Read more »
Liberia: Coast Guard Rescues Flood Victims
New Dawn
The Liberia Coast Guard has rescued 35 flood victims in Montserrado County, including pregnant women, elderly people, and children, amid torrential rain across Liberia. Read more »
Mauritania: Mauritania's Ghazouani Wins Presidential Vote, Despite Claim of Fraud
RFI
Mauritania's President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani has secured re-election with a comfortable margin, garnering 56.12 percent of the vote. The results were announced by the… Read more »
Eritrea: UN Should Ensure Continued Scrutiny of Rights Crisis in Eritrea
HRW
"Patterns of gross human rights violations, including the widespread use of arbitrary and incommunicado detention and enforced disappearance persist unabated" in Eritrea, the UN… Read more »
Kenya: No Evidence the UN Cautioned Kenyan President William Ruto Over Deadly Crackdown On Protesters
Africa Check
No evidence the UN cautioned Kenyan president William Ruto over deadly crackdown on protesters Read more »
Nigeria: Electricity Disconnection...Ministers, Top Officials Abandon Offices, Work From Home
Leadership
For the second week, most ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) of government located in the Federal Secretariat, Abuja, have been without electricity supply from the Abuja… Read more »
Uganda: Katanga Murder Trial Starts Today
Nile Post
The murder trial of former businessman Henry Katanga starts today, July 2, before Judge Isaac Muwata of the High Court in Kampala. Read more »
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Africa: Fawe Calls for the Prioritization of Girls' Education in Kenya During the Day of the African Child Celebration
Mastercard Foundation
Theme: Education for All Children in Africa: The Time is Now Read more »
Southern Africa: We Will Deal With You - Zanu-PF Says in Chilling Warning Over Planned Protests During SADC Summit
New Zimbabwe
ZANU PF Director for Information Farai Marapira has sent out a chilling warning to opposition political parties planning protests during August's SADC Summit, saying they are ready… Read more »
Africa: Lifetime Achievement Awards for Trailblazing Couple in African Journalism – Tami Hultman and Reed Kramer
allAfrica
Two co-founders of AllAfrica Global Media - Tami Hultman and Reed Kramer - were honored with Lifetime Achievement Awards during the 2024 African Media Leaders Summit in Nairobi,… Read more »
Liberia: A Call to Rescind the Appointment of Cllr. Jonathan Massaquoi As Executive Director of War and Economic Crimes Courts [document]
FrontPageAfrica
Dear President Boakai: Read more »
Ethiopia: Turkey Mediates Between Somalia and Ethiopia Over Somaliland Naval Deal Crisis
Agenzia Fides
Turkey plays a mediating role in the crisis between Somalia and Ethiopia over the naval agreement that the latter signed at the beginning of the year with the breakaway region of… Read more »
Mozambique: Rubbish Not Collected in Maputo Because of Debt
AIM
Maputo 2 Jul (AIM) - The residents of several neighborhoods of Maputo city are facing heaps of foul-smelling rubbish in the streets because the municipal council has stopped… Read more »
Kenya: ODM Endorses Gen Z Protests
Capital FM
The Raila Odinga-led Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party's Central Committee has endorsed the youth-led protest saying the fall of the Finance Bill signaled a no-confidence vote… Read more »
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Rwanda: RwandAir Celebrates One Year of Direct Flights to Paris
RwandAir
RwandAir Continues to Connect Europe and Africa as the Only Airline Providing Direct Service Between Paris and Kigali Read more »
South Africa: How Will South Africa's New Coalition Govt Steer Foreign Policy? [analysis]
ISS
The challenge of decision making by consensus may see South Africa adopting more middle-of-the-road policies on pressing global challenges. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Power Adds Two Electric Vehicles to Its Fleet
Capital FM
Simba Corporation, an automotive company, has delivered the first all-electric Mahindra XUV400 Sports Utility Vehicle to Kenya Power. Read more »
Nigeria: Abuja Building Collapse - Rod Union Calls On National Assembly to Stop Trend
Vanguard
The Iron Rod Distributors Employers Union of Nigeria (IRSDEUN) has warned its members over the usage of substandard materials for projects in Abuja, even as it called on the… Read more »
South Sudan: South Sudan's Authorities Show Their Aversion to Criticism Yet Again
HRW
Last week, authorities in Jonglei state detained a photojournalist with the state-run South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation for participating in protests about the cost of living… Read more »
South Africa: What the New Cabinet Could Mean for SA's Energy and Environment Future [analysis]
Daily Maverick
The government of national unity has brought about a new Cabinet and significant changes with it. What could some of these shifts hold for SA's energy and environmental policies? Read more »
Ghana: NHIA Disburses Gh¢587.2m to Cover Treatment of Dialysis Patients
Ghanaian Times
THE National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has disbursed GH₵587,236,000 in fulfilment of its promise to six major healthcare providers across the country. Read more »
Ghana: Streamline Building Permit Processes to Save Time, Resources - Dr Ato Arthur
Ghanaian Times
The Head of the Local Government Service, Dr Nana Ato Arthur, has called for the streamlining of building permit processes at the Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies… Read more »