July 19
Kenya: EABL MD Jane Karuku Appointed KAM Chairperson for 2 Years
Capital FM
The Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) has announced the appointment of Jane Karuku as its new chairperson. Read more »
Rwanda: Romeo Rapstar's 'Umuzungu W'igikara' LP Defies Trends With Individuality
New Times
Recently, I had the pleasure of chatting with Romeo Rapstar during the inaugural "I Am Hip Hop" festival, organized by his label, Green Ferry Music. The festival's mission, the… Read more »
Nigeria: Woman Dies, Several Injured in Crash on Campus
Premium Times
The deceased have been taken to the morgue while other victims are at the hospital. Read more »
Nigeria: 2024 Utme - JAMB Releases List of Most Preferred Nigerian Universities By Candidates
Premium Times
This would be the fifth time in a row the University of Ilorin would be emerging as the most preferred institution for candidates. Read more »
Tanzania: More Relief to Farmers As Maize Seed Subsidies Announced
Daily News
Maize farmers are set to benefit from subsidised maize seeds starting in September, aimed at alleviating financial burden ahead of the planting season. Read more »
Kenya: Toyota Dealer Unveils Sh17.5mn Landcruiser Prado
Capital FM
Motor dealer CFAO Mobility Kenya yesterday introduced a Sh17.5 million new generation Landcruiser Prado. Read more »
Rwanda: How Will Political Parties Share Seats in Rwanda's Lower House of Parliament?
New Times
After announcing the provisional results of the July 14-16 parliamentary elections, the National Electoral Commission (NEC) also shed light on how the seats in the Chamber of… Read more »
South Africa: NA Rules Committee Recognizes Umkhonto Wesizwe Party As the Official Opposition [document]
Parliament of South Africa
The National Assembly (NA) Rules Committee has, during its third meeting held on Wednesday evening, resolved to officially recognize uMkhonto Wesizwe Party as the official… Read more »
South Africa: A First - Opening of Parliament Takes Place On Mandela Day [document]
Parliament of South Africa
After the previous elections in 2019, the Opening of Parliament Address (OPA) took place in June followed by the president's inauguration and the establishment of the 6th… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Seeks Answer From Ford On 16 Funding Recipients Linked to Demos
Capital FM
The government has written a letter to the Ford Foundation seeking beneficiaries' details of the about Sh800 million disbursed to Kenyan organizations amid links to demos. Read more »
Rwanda: A Vision of Hope - Celebrating President Kagame and Rwanda's Transformation [opinion]
New Times
Over the past 30 years, Rwanda has become a beacon of progress and unity under the visionary leadership of President Paul Kagame and RPF Inkotanyi as the engine of the government. Read more »
July 18
Africa: Decade of Democracy Data in Africa Revealed in Afrobarometer Report
allAfrica
Despite its shortcomings, more Africans prefer democracy to any other form of government, according to the new report by the pan-African research organization… Read more »
Kenya: High Court Suspends Police Ban On Protests in Nairobi CBD
Capital FM
A High Court judge sitting at the Milimani Law Courts has suspended a police ban on protests within Nairobi's Central Business District and its surrounding areas. Read more »
South Africa: South Africa Could Build a United Front On a Just Transition [analysis]
ISS
Could policy convergence on climate change be a ray of hope in the country's new Government of National Unity? Read more »
Africa: Yes, the Nexus Is Real. but It Needs a Radical Overhaul
The New Humanitarian
The collective response to the refugee crisis in Chad shows what works, and what needs to change. Read more »
Eswatini: Eswatini's Pro-Democracy Movement Undeterred As MPs Sentenced to Prison
VOA
The sentencing Tuesday in Eswatini of two former members of parliament to lengthy prison terms on charges of terrorism marks a significant escalation in the tensions between the… Read more »
South Africa: What President Ramaphosa Said at The Opening of Parliament [document]
South Africa
OPENING OF PARLIAMENT ADDRESS BY PRESIDENT CYRIL RAMAPHOSA Read more »
Sudan: Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield Announces Additional Assistance for Sudan and Neighbors
U.S. Mission to the UN
Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, United States Representative to the United Nations, announced today nearly $203 million in additional humanitarian assistance for people… Read more »
South Africa: Walking With 'Nomakhayas' - How the Bulungula Incubator Is Creating Change in Wild Coast Communities
spotlight
An innovative health programme is thriving and making a difference in the lives of people in rural Eastern Cape communities. Sue Segar spent time with the project, walking with… Read more »
Nigeria: Breaking - Reps to Take Salary 'Pay Cut' for Six Months
Premium Times
The pay cut announced by the lawmakers will affect only their basic salaries, not their allowances. Read more »
Cameroon: Cameroon Opposition Doubts Reasons for Election Postponement
DW
Cameroon's government has decided to postpone parliamentary and municipal elections. The decision has ignited fierce debates over implications for the future, with many doubting… Read more »
West Africa: Ecowas Calls for Swift Implementation of Single Currency Program
Foroyaa
The Economic Affairs and Agriculture Department of the ECOWAS Commission has called for the expedited implementation of the single currency program. Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia, Iran Express Desire to Collaborate in Agriculture Sector
ENA
The Minister of Agriculture Girma Amente discussed with the Ambassador of Iran to Ethiopia, Ali Akbar, on the issues that will enable them to exchange experience regarding… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Breaks Guiness Records By Playing Videogame Non-Stop for 75 Hours
Premium Times
"No one in the past has broken this record by such a large margin as Oside has. It was first set in 2010 with a time of 24 hours and gradually increased to 50 hours after being… Read more »
Egypt: More Than 100 Arbitrarily Detained Over Calls for Anti-Government Protests [press release]
AI London
The Egyptian authorities have embarked on a new wave of arbitrary arrests of dozens of people against the backdrop of calls for anti-government protests amid rising public… Read more »