May 06
Liberia: Monsignor Gabriel Blamo Snosio Jubwe Ordained As Archbishop of Monrovia, Urged to Prioritize the Poor and Needy
FrontPageAfrica
The Catholic Church in Liberia witnessed a historic moment on Saturday, May 4, as Very Rev. Monsignor Dr. Gabriel Blamo Snosio Jubwe was ordained as the new Archbishop of the… Read more »
Uganda: Prime Minister Nabbanja Commits to Youth Investment
Nile Post
Prime Minister Robina Nabbanja of Uganda has announced plans to prioritize investment in the country's youth, particularly those who have undergone training at the Presidential… Read more »
Liberia: 'Lawless Lawyers'?
Liberian Observer
The indoor program meant to climax celebration of the Law Day on the afternoon of Friday, May 3, at the Paynesville City Hall, was marred by disorder as tensions escalated among… Read more »
Namibia: Concerns Raised Over G7 Diamond Routing Through Belgium
Namibian
Namibia Diamond Trading Company (NDTC) has shared president Nangolo Mbumba's concerns over the implications of new G7 regulations requiring all non-Russian diamonds destined for G7… Read more »
Nigeria: Ohanaeze Youths Condemn Demolition of Igbo Properties in Abuja
Vanguard
THE Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Wing has condemned the demolition of properties belonging to Igbo citizens in Abuja, describing the action as 'gestapo-style' and 'unlawful.' Read more »
Ghana: Government Treasury Bills Experience Slight Over-Subscription
Accra Time
Government borrowing through treasury bills has slowed down since the beginning of the second quarter, yet demand for the bills seems to have also decreased. Read more »
Ghana: Ga Traditional Council Places Ban On Noise Making From May 6
Accra Time
The Ga Traditional Council has also imposed a ban on organizing funeral rites and related activities for the duration of the ban. Read more »
Liberia: RREA, LEC Launch World Bank U.S.$16m Lessap Project Phase Two
New Dawn
Rural Renewable Energy Agency (RREA) and the Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) have officially launched the second phase of the World Bank-funded US$16 million Liberia… Read more »
Liberia: Boakai Considers the UN H6 Mission Finding a Critical National Importance
New Dawn
The UN H6 Mission concluded its visit to Liberia over the weekend with a separate debrief with President Boakai at the Executive Mansion and Dr. Catherine Cooper, the country's… Read more »
Uganda: Ugandan Legislators Call On Religious Leaders to Condemn Corruption Amid Orthodox Easter Celebrations
Nile Post
As Orthodox Christians gathered at St. Paul's Orthodox Church in Namungoona, Kampala, to celebrate Easter, Ugandan legislators seized the opportunity to urge religious leaders to… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Minister Pledges Better Perks for War Veterans to 'Age Gracefully'
New Zimbabwe
MINISTER of Veterans of the Liberation Struggle Affairs, Monica Mavhunga says President Emmerson Mnangagwa's administration is aware of the plight of war veterans and their… Read more »
Africa: Many African Nations Making Progress in the Rule of Law [interview]
IPS
The United Nations Office of Rule of Law and Security Institutions (OROLSI) supports the promotion of the rule of law, security, and peace in conflict-affected countries. Read more »
Kenya: CJ Koome Directs Magistrates Courts to Finalise All Cases Over 3 Years
Capital FM
Chief Justice Martha Koome has directed Magistrates' Courts to conduct Rapid Results Initiatives to finalize all cases pending in court for over three years. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Not Responsible for Nigeria's Current Hardship - Deputy Speaker, Kalu
Vanguard
The Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, said President Bola Tinubu was not responsible for Nigeria's current economic hardship. Read more »
Kenya: UN-Avenue in Runda Closed Due to Flooding
Capital FM
The ongoing floods in Nairobi have prompted the urban roads regulator's decision to close some roads. Read more »
Nigeria: Why We Raided Enugu Community - Police
Premium Times
The latest development is happening less than a week after suspected herders invaded Nimbo, a community in the same Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area, killing at least four persons. Read more »
Kenya: Beware of Fake Facebook Loans Ads in Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika's Name
Africa Check
Kenyans -- beware of fake Facebook loans ads in Nakuru governor Susan Kihika's name Read more »
Kenya: Eritrean Cafe Struck Off List of Registered Companies in Kenya
Capital FM
Kesh Kesh Cafe Limited has been removed from the list of registered companies in Kenya. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda's Biggest Banks Record Bumper Profits Amidst Industry Turmoil
Independent (Kampala)
Uganda's biggest banks recorded bumper profits in 2023 amidst industry turmoil that forced smaller banks to either divest their shares or voluntarily downgrade to credit… Read more »
Nigeria: SERAP Sues UBA Sani, Wike, Others Over Failure to Account for N5.9trn, $4.6bn Loans
Daily Trust
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against Nigeria's governors and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Mr Nyesom Wike… Read more »
Nigeria: FAAN, NSA Move to Stop Multiple Checks At Airports
Daily Trust
To enhance passenger facilitation at airports across the country, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) have… Read more »
Nigeria: Demolition Sparks Outrage in Lagos
Daily Trust
There was an outrage over the weekend's demolition of structures by the Lagos State Government at the Arowojobe and Mende estates in Maryland, Lagos. Read more »
Nigeria: Ask Tripartite Committee to Finalise Work On Minimum Wage - NECA to Govt
Daily Trust
The Nigeria Employers' Consultative Association (NECA) has called on the federal government to task the tripartite committee on the national minimum wage to finalise its decision,… Read more »
Nigeria: Some Influential Personalities Ganging Up Against My Govt - Kebbi Gov
Daily Trust
Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has raised the alarm that some influential figures within the state are allegedly working to undermine his administration's objectives. Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi to Experience Water Rationing Despite Heavy Rains
Capital FM
The Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company (NCWSC) has announced that there will be significant water rationing in different parts of the city due to a reduced water supply that… Read more »