June 25
Kenya: At Least 4 Protesters Shot Dead Outside Kenyan Parliament
Capital FM
At least four protesters were shot dead Tuesday as police struggled to disperse rioters who stormed Parliament after the passage of a controversial Finance Bill that seeks to raise… Read more »
Kenya: How Gen Z Literally #Occupied Parliament
Capital FM
When Generation Z dubbed their demonstration as #OccupyParliament, many did not anticipate the literal occupation of Parliament precincts, one of the most protected zones in the… Read more »
Kenya: Police Fire Live Rounds Amid Tax Protests
DW
Protesters stormed the Kenyan parliament that was later seen ablaze as violence escalates. The demonstrators, mostly young people, are protesting proposed tax hikes. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Harare Faces Calls for Action Against Corrupt Land Allocations
263Chat
A coalition of civic organizations has issued an urgent call to action for authorities to address and rectify rampant corruption in land allocations within Harare. Read more »
Malawi: Morocco, Malawi Push for Enhanced Ties Through Cooperation Between MPs
MAP
In a bid to bolster bilateral ties, Morocco's Enaam Mayara, Speaker of the House of Councilors, discussed the importance of coordination and consultation between MPs with Malawi's… Read more »
Malawi: Leadership of Evangelical Church Visits Chakwera - Hails His Leadership During the Loss of Veep
Nyasa Times
Leadership of the Evangelical Association of Malawi (EAM) has hailed His Excellency, Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera, President of the Republic of Malawi, for his outstanding… Read more »
South Africa: Cosatu Dismayed By the Latest Drop in Employment
COSATU
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) notes with disappointment the 0.6% decline in formal employment in the first quarter of 2024. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu to Consult Further On Minimum Wage - Federal Govt
Leadership
President Bola Tinubu will engage in additional consultations before making a final decision on the new national minimum wage, the Federal Government has announced. Read more »
Nigeria: I Put More Efforts Into Acting Than Hollywood's Denzel Washington - Kanayo
Leadership
Veteran Nollywood Actor Kanayo O. Kanayo has stated that the industry takes so much energy to navigate, specifying that he works harder than Hollywood actor, Denzel Washington. Read more »
Nigeria: Food Crisis - IDPs Plead for Succour From Edo Gov'ship Candidates, Others
Leadership
Over 4,000 displaced persons taking shelter at the Home for the Needy, which plays host to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Edo State face imminent starvation as operators of… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Arrested CCC Activists Nightmare Continues, Bail Ruling Moved to Thursday
New Zimbabwe
The nightmare for jailed Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) continues after their bail ruling was moved to this Thursday. Read more »
South Africa: Hermanus Magistrate Messed Up in Domestic Violence Case, Judges Rule
GroundUp
The High Court set aside the conviction and sentence of a man accused of breaching a protection order Read more »
Kenya: Anti-Tax Protesters Enter Parliament - Reports
New Times
Kenya's parliament approved a contentious Finance Bill on Tuesday that pushes up taxes as police and protesters clashed in the streets of the capital Nairobi and other cities, The… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwandan Youth - Here's Why Voting Will Be the Most Lit Thing You Do All Year [opinion]
New Times
Let's be real. You're busy. There's Netflix to binge, TikTok dances to scroll through, and that start-up you swear you'll launch as soon as you finish binge-watching Bridgerton.… Read more »
Rwanda: Digital Inclusion Future - GSMA's Claire Sibthorpe Analyses Gender Gap Progress
New Times
The mobile gender gap is narrowing for the first time in five years, as reported by GSMA, a global non-profit representing mobile network operators. Their "Mobile Gender Gap Report… Read more »
Angola: National Police Signs Agreement to Strengthen Security in Luanda
ANGOP
The National Police of Angola on Tuesday in Seoul, South Korea, signed an agreement with Hyundai Autoever consortium for the implementation of the Public Security Innovation… Read more »
Tanzania: What Cement Stakeholders Want in Finance Bill 2024
Daily News
DODOMA: CEMENT stakeholders are asking to be exempted from Mining Act (Cap 123) with Regulation 2022 GN No. 574 of 2022, which requires a free interest of 16 per cent in the… Read more »
Tanzania: Bunge Pins Mpina for Gross Misconduct
Daily News
KISESA Member of Parliament, Luhaga Mpina has been suspended for 15 parliamentary sittings after the Parliamentary Privileges, Ethics and Power Committee found him guilty of… Read more »
Somalia: Amid Souring Relations Somalia Accuses Ethiopian Troops of Unlawful Crossings, Urges Respect for UN Charter
Addis Standard
During the United Nations Security Council briefing on 24 June, 2024, Ambassador Abukar Dahir Osman, the Permanent Representative of Somalia to the United Nations, accused… Read more »
Uganda: Blankets & Wine Kampala 2024 - the Ultimate Weekend Experience Is Here!
Nile Post
With a thrilling line-up featuring South Africa's Samthing Soweto, Kenya's Nameless, and Ugandan icons like Eddy Kenzo, Rachel Magoola, and A Pass, the live stage is set to deliver… Read more »
Uganda: Jinja Gets More Factories
Nile Post
Jinja, once known for its industrial prowess, is seeing a resurgence as new factories set up in the area. Read more »
Uganda: Lango Paramount Chief Moves to Block Rival Chief's Coronation
Nile Post
The reigning Paramount chief of Lango, Yosam Odur Ebii, has written to the Inspector General of Police seeking interventions to block the coronation of his rival chief, Eng. Dr.… Read more »
Liberia: Michiel Van Der Merwe Takes Helm At Arcelormittal Liberia
Liberian Observer
ArcelorMittal, a global leader in steel production, has announced a leadership change at its Liberian subsidiary,ArcelorMittal Liberia. Michiel Van Der Merwe will assume the role… Read more »
Kenya: Religious Leaders in Solidarity With 'Gen-Z' Led Protests Rejecting Finance Bill 2024, Condemn Use of Excessive Force By Police
CISA
In a united front, religious leaders across Kenya have expressed their staunch opposition to the proposed Finance Bill 2024, citing its potential to impose severe economic… Read more »
Kenya: Abductions of Citizens Suspected of Involvement in Protests Violate Human Rights
AI London
The Police Reforms Working Group Kenya (PRWG-K) unequivocally condemns the recent wave of abductions of citizens suspected of involvement in the #RejectFinanceBill2024 protests. Read more »