June 24
Kenya: Podium Sweep for Kenya and Ethiopia At Rain-Drenched Boston 10k Race
Capital FM
World half marathon champion Sabastian Sawe led a Kenyan podium sweep at the Boston 10km race in the United States on Sunday evening. Read more »
Sudan: EU Imposes Sanctions On Six Sudan Entities
Dabanga
The European Union (EU) imposed restrictive measures on six entities accused of destabilising Sudan's political landscape. The Council, based in Belgium's capital Brussels,… Read more »
South Africa: President Urged to Make Sanitary Pads Free
GroundUp
I_Menstruate Movement launches "period poverty" exhibition in Franschhoek Read more »
Nigeria: '1,528 Suspected Cases of Cholera, 53 Deaths Recorded'
Vanguard
...activates Nat'l Cholera Emergency Operation Centre Read more »
Zimbabwe: Chimombe, Mpofu Appear Before Anti-Corruption Agency for Questioning
The Herald
Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu, along with their legal representatives, voluntarily appeared before the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) today for investigatory… Read more »
Sudan: U.S. Blacklists Sudan On Human Trafficking
VOA
The U.S. State Department moved Brunei and Sudan to Tier 3 on the annual Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report released Monday, which could subject the countries to sanctions or… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Dark and Lovely Kits Recalled Due to Bacterial Infection Risk
New Zimbabwe
The Consumer Protection Commission has recalled the Dark and Lovely 50ml single-use neutralizing shampoo after it was discovered that it contains bacteria which may lead to scalp… Read more »
Somalia: Officials Highlight Ongoing Militant Threats and Dire Humanitarian Needs in Somalia
UN News
A UN Security Council meeting on Monday detailed Somalia's "exacerbated" humanitarian needs in the face of climate shocks and ongoing Government efforts to counter the terrorist… Read more »
Botswana: 'Fong Kong' Products Have Helped Drive Local Manufacturing - Study [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Chinese products are frequently viewed as inferior and inexpensive, contributing to their negative reputation. This is true in African countries too. Read more »
Mozambique: Constitutional Council Accepts Four Presidential Candidates
AIM
The Constitutional Council, Mozambique's highest body in matters of constitutional and electoral law, on Monday announced that it has confirmed the validity of four nominations for… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia's Only All-Women Media Team Wins Global Freedom of Expression Award
Radio Dalsan
Somalia's only all-women news team, Bilan, has won the 2024 One World Media Press Freedom Award today, becoming the first Somali media team to receive this honour. Read more »
South Africa: No, Photo of Pregnant Woman Doesn't Show Zimbabwean Mom Who 'Came to South Africa in a Wheelbarrow and Left With R17 Million'
Africa Check
No, photo of pregnant woman doesn't show Zimbabwean mom who 'came to South Africa in a wheelbarrow and left with R17 million' Read more »
Uganda: Kagame to Tshisekedi - Rwanda Ready for Military Action
Nile Post
Rwandan President Paul Kagame has said his nation is ready to defend itself against any potential threats even if it needed military action. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Grapples With Clean Water Crisis - Large Swathes of Country Still Deprived
Nile Post
Despite ongoing efforts to improve access to clean water, millions of Ugandans continue to suffer from water scarcity, particularly in rural regions. Recent data highlights a stark… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Sends Off First 400 Police Officers to Haiti
Capital FM
The officers are due to travel to Haiti on Tuesday to lead a United Nations-backed mission aimed at addressing gang violence. Read more »
Africa: Why Some African Countries Support Trophy Hunting
DW
There are conflicting theories on how to best conserve Africa's wild animals. Should some countries continue to permit professional hunting as a means to generate income and… Read more »
Rwanda: One Dies At Campaign Rally Ahead of Presidential Election
New Times
One person died and 37 others were injured on Sunday, June 23 during a crowd control incident that happened during the RPF-Inkotanyi's campaign rally at Gisa, in Rubavu District,… Read more »
Liberia: Boakai's Net Worth Raises Questions
New Dawn
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai published his asset declaration details, estimating his net worth at $970,419.60. However, the details of the President's assets raise a critical… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: President Tshisekedi Must Use Second Term to Tackle Human Rights Crisis
AI London
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)'s President Felix Tshisekedi must use his second and final term in office to address the human rights crisis engulfing the country, Amnesty… Read more »
Africa: Is Social Media Making You Unhappy? the Answer Is Not So Simple [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
You may have seen headlines that link social media to sadness and depression. Social media use goes up, happiness goes down. But recent studies suggest those findings might not be… Read more »
South Africa: Cape Fur Seal Rabies Cases Climb to Five
City of Cape Town
An intergovernmental committee with representation from the City of Cape Town, Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Western Cape Government, South African… Read more »
Guinea Bissau: IMF Reaches Staff-Level Agreement With Guinea Bissau On Sixth Review of Extended Credit Facility Arrangement [document]
IMF
End-of-Mission press releases include statements of IMF staff teams that convey preliminary findings after a visit to a country. The views expressed in this statement are those of… Read more »
South Africa: Ten Killed, 24 Injured in Accident On R42 in Mpumalanga
SAnews.gov.za
Ten people have died in a collision involving a minibus taxi and a bus truck on the R42 Road near Delmas. Read more »
Kenya: Gideon Moi Condemns Abduction of Youth During Finance Bill Protests
Capital FM
Kenya African National Union (KANU) Chairman, Gideon Moi, has strongly condemned the arrest and abduction of Gen Z protesters and other leaders opposing the Finance Bill 2024. Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame Wishes Challengers Well, Says Work, Results Shall Tell Difference
New Times
Paul Kagame, the Chairman and flagbearer of RPF-Inkotanyi and allied parties, on Monday, June 24, wished his two challengers in the July presidential elections well, saying that… Read more »