July 08
Rwanda: I Am Hip Hop Festival - New Beginning of Genre's Revolution in Rwanda?
New Times
Rwandan rappers have on various occasions accused industry players of not giving Hip Hop the promotion it deserves just like other genres. Read more »
West Africa: Ecowas Must Fund Regional Security to Tackle Terrorism - Tinubu
Leadership
President Bola Tinubu has called on Heads of State and Government of ECOWAS to work towards establishing and sustaining a regional standby force for the security and economic… Read more »
Nigeria: Racketeering...Air Passengers Lament As Touts Take Over Ticketing
Leadership
Airfares are soaring daily in the country as touts have taken over ticketing and flight booking in some airports. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Harare City Council Fails to Meet Mnangagwa's Blue Print Deadline, Falls Short On ERP
New Zimbabwe
HARARE City Council is falling behind in operationalising the Enterprise Resource Planning (EPR) systems, in defiance of the government's recently launched blueprint, an official… Read more »
Nigeria: NDLEA Smashes Cocaine Syndicate, Arrests Couple, Recovers N2.1b Drugs in Lagos Raid
This Day
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have raided the Lagos base of alleged high-profile cocaine syndicate headed by a couple - Mmadu Agbakoba and Chinwe… Read more »
Nigeria: Why Fuel Queues Persist, Spread, By Marketers
Daily Trust
The long queues for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, which first hit the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) last weekend, and has now spread to various parts of… Read more »
Nigeria: Samoa Agreement - Govt's Position On Daily Trust
Daily Trust
Remarks by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, held on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at the National Press Centre, Abuja. Read more »
South Africa: Impoverished Joburgers Buckle Under New Monthly R200 Prepaid Meter Fixed Electricity Surcharge [analysis]
Daily Maverick
The cost of prepaid electricity is becoming a heavy burden for Johannesburg residents after the introduction of the R200 monthly fixed charge that will go towards maintaining… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Legend 'Mai Rwizi' Burial This Week
The Herald
Veteran actress Susan "Mai Rwizi" Chenjerai, who died last Friday after a short illness, will be buried this week as the family is waiting for relatives travelling from the… Read more »
Kenya: EU-Kenya Trade Agreement Takes Effect
Business Day Africa
The EU-Kenya Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) has officially taken effect, in a major boost to the EU-Kenya trade. Read more »
Angola: Culture Minister Mourns Death of Musician Mário Rui Silva
ANGOP
The Minister of Culture Filipe Zau on Sunday mourned the death in Portugal (Lisbon) of the musician, performer, composer and researcher Mário Rui Silva, alias "Marui", who… Read more »
South Africa: Tmo Decisions in First Test Accurate, Says Bok Refereeing Consultant Jaco Peyper
Daily Maverick
Ireland were unhappy with several crucial decisions that went against them in the first Test against South Africa. The Boks won 27-20. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Arrest Man for Allegedly Attempting to Commit Suicide
Premium Times
Mr Shuaibu demanded restoration of fuel subsidy and declaration of state of emergency in some northern states. Read more »
Kenya: Sakaja Assents to Sh43.6bn Budget for the 2024/2025 Financial Year
Capital FM
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has signed into law the Sh43.6 billion budget for the 2024/2025 Financial Year. Read more »
Malawi: Businessperson Cha Cha Bags Second Award This Year - Awarded Malawi's Most Inspiring Female Business Leader
Nyasa Times
Renowned businessperson and philanthropist Chawezi Banda, mostly known as Cha Cha, has been honoured for the second time this year, this time, at the 2024 Consumer Choice Award… Read more »
Rwanda: The Dangers of Taking the Good Things in Rwanda for Granted [opinion]
New Times
Last Tuesday I was on my way to one of President Kagame's campaign rallies, this one scheduled for Kirehe in Eastern Province. I reached the designated place, where we were to… Read more »
Kenya: State Seeks Public Input On Plans to Increase Fuel Levy By Sh7
Capital FM
The Ministry of Roads and Transport is seeking public views before increasing the fuel levy by Sh7 to Sh25 per liter. Read more »
Liberia: The Imperative of Privatizing Public Utilities in Liberia for National Prosperity [opinion]
FrontPageAfrica
In the wake of contemporary economic challenges, nations across the globe are in pursuit of strategies to bolster their economies and enhance the delivery of public services. Read more »
Nigeria: Let Heroes Arise, Let Personalities Arise! (3) [opinion]
Premium Times
The lesson is clear, all men should be groomed to become personalities that rule and manage their own lands of promise. Read more »
Nigeria: Journalism From Hell (2), By Ayo Akerele [opinion]
Premium Times
You can't love the gospel more than the one who died for the gospel. If He has recommended love as His preferred principle for promoting repentance in people, doing it otherwise is… Read more »
Nigeria: Rwandans in Nigeria Celebrate Liberation Day
New Times
The Rwandan community in Nigeria, along with government officials, diplomatic corps, and friends of Rwanda, gathered in Abuja on July 6 to celebrate the 30th anniversary of… Read more »
Liberia: Rotary Club of Monrovia Inducts New Leadership
New Dawn
The Rotary Club of Monrovia (RCM) has inducted a new corps of officials to steer the club's affairs. Read more »
Uganda: Roast and Rhyme Takes Over Jinja With Bell Enjoyments
Nile Post
Roast and Rhyme Nyam on the Nile edition took over Jinja city over the weekend with top-notch Bell enjoyments. Read more »
Mauritius: Master's Course in Field Epidemiology Training Launched
Government of Mauritius
A Master's Course in Field Epidemiology Training Programme (FETP) One Health aiming at strengthening health systems capacity in surveillance and response to outbreaks and epidemics… Read more »
Africa: For Africa to Achieve Pharma Sovereignty, Everyone Has a Role to Play [opinion]
New Times
For Africa to meet its own needs in for medicines, medical devices, and vaccines in our lifetime, everyone has a role, big or small, to play. The collective has the power to… Read more »