July 05
West Africa: Journalist Adama Bayala Missing, Private Broadcaster BF1 Censored [press release]
MFWA
Adama Bayala, a journalist with the private broadcaster, BF1, remains unfound after he disappeared on June 28, 2024. Neither his family nor his colleagues have heard from him since… Read more »
Africa: Ecosocc Secretariat and the Government of Zambia Host Flag Raising Ceremony Marking the Start of #ecosocc20 Commemorations
African Union
The African Union Economic, Social and Cultural Council (AU-ECOSOCC) Secretariat, in collaboration with the Government of Zambia, officially hosted a Flag Raising Ceremony on July… Read more »
Comoros/Angola: Cosafa Cup - Angola Beats Comoros and Reaches the Final
ANGOP
Angola's soccer national team beat the Comoros by 2-1 on Friday and reaches the final of the COSAFA Cup in football taking place in South Africa. Read more »
Mozambique: SAMIN Formally Withdraws From Cabo Delgado
AIM
The Southern African Development Community Military Mission to Mozambique (SAMIM), which had been helping Mozambican forces fight Islamist terrorists in the northern province of… Read more »
Mali: Is the ICC Al Hassan Judgement a Mess or the Future?
JusticeInfo.net
In their judgement against former Malian Jihadist Abdoulaziz Al-Hassan, the three judges of the International Criminal Court never fully agreed. And when two of them agreed, it… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Cash-Strapped, Ambitious Climate Change Goals
IPS
Kenya's need for climate finance is great--the country has been battered by climate change-related disasters for years--but as this analysis shows, the arrangements remain opaque,… Read more »
Africa: Canada Boosts UNFPA's Efforts in Sub-Saharan Africa With U.S.$7.2 Million
UNFPA
Global Affairs Canada has pledged US$7.2 million to UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, to respond to severe humanitarian needs in 13 countries across… Read more »
Kenya: Traitor! Kenyans Bash Osama Otero for Hosting President Ruto On X Space
Capital FM
Furious Kenyans on X have accused popular influencer Osama Otero of betrayal after he co-hosted President William Ruto on an a Space session on Friday. Read more »
Kenya: Send Me the Pictures and Videos of 'Killer' Cop - I Will Deal With Him - Ruto
Capital FM
President William Ruto has assured Kenyans that action will be taken against rogue cops accused of shooting protesters during the recent anti-Finance Bill protests once… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Youth Force the President, Politicians to Back Down
VOA
Many Kenyan towns and cities have returned to an uneasy calm after weeks of protests of tax increases during which dozens of people were reportedly killed. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan President Bows to Pressure, Makes Major Concessions
VOA
Kenyan President William Ruto on Friday ordered significant cuts in the federal budget along with other government reforms to pay off a crushing debt burden in a move seen as a… Read more »
Seychelles: Seychellois Want More Govt Action to Curb the Country's Drug Epidemic
Afrobarometer
Citizens rank drug abuse, addiction, and trafficking as their nation's second-most important problem. Read more »
Africa: Pan-African Legacies Converge in Seun Kuti, Damian Marley's 'Dey'
Afropop
On June 26, Seun Kuti and Damian Marley released "Dey" -jazzy, funky, and indicative of the sound that defined Nigerian star Fela Kuti's Afrobeat. Read more »
West Africa: Ecowas Summit - 6 Steps the Leaders Can Take to Restore Stability and Growth in West Africa [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
This year's summit of the Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) takes place against a challenging environment for the regional bloc. Read more »
Rwanda/South Sudan: South Sudanese Basketball Team in Rwanda for Olympics Preparations
New Times
A Star studded South Sudanese team has arrived in Rwanda to carry out their preparations for the upcoming Paris Olympics. Read more »
Rwanda: Ubumuntu Arts Festival Celebrates 10 Years of Inspiring Creativity
New Times
As Rwanda continues to celebrate the 30th Liberation anniversary, observed on July 4 every year, the Ubumuntu Arts Festival, which has been a beacon of hope and artistic… Read more »
Ghana: Euro Soccer Fiesta Show Today
Ghanaian Times
The ongoing European championship has entered the crucial quarterfinals stages, kicking off with mouthwatering clashes today. Read more »
Mozambique: Government Withdraws Mining Licenses in Cabo Delgado
AIM
The authorities in the northern Mozambican province of Cabo Delgado have ordered the withdrawal of mining licenses because some businesses, which were granted licenses years ago,… Read more »
Equatorial Guinea/Algeria: Liberia Gets Algeria, Togo and Equatorial Guinea in 2025 Nations Cups Qualifiers Draw
FrontPageAfrica
The Lone Stars of Liberia have been paired with Algeria, Togo and Equatorial Guinea in Group E of the 2025 CAF Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Read more »
Liberia: Trafficking of Cocaine, Others Decreased Under AB Kromah's Administration
FrontPageAfrica
A statistical and comparative analysis verified from the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) has shown a drastic and uncompromising stance against the trafficking and sale of… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Arrest 14 Suspects After Student Stabbed to Death Over Football Game
Premium Times
Abdussamad Musa was a 200-level student of Criminology and Security Studies at the Federal University Kashere in Gombe State. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Roads Now Designed On Concrete - Umahi
Premium Times
David Umahi says 70 per cent of federal highways are being designed on concrete to elongate their lifespans Read more »
Nigeria: Withheld Salaries - SSANU, Nasu Fume Over Alleged Neglect By Govt, Order Nationwide Protest
Premium Times
The spokesperson for the education ministry, Folashade Boriowo, said the ministry had a 'fruitful' discussion with the leaders of the unions. Read more »
Nigeria: Develop Agric Sector, Improve Security Now, Masses Crying for Food - Mssn Lagos Tells FG
Vanguard
The Muslim Students Society of Nigeria, Lagos State Area Unit has called on the Federal Government to address the hindering the development of the agricultural sector in order to… Read more »
Kenya: Anyone Who Lost Their Family Members in the Alleged Githurai 'Massacre' Should Come Forward - President Ruto
Capital FM
President William Ruto has called on families who claim to have lost loved ones in the alleged "Githurai Massacre" to step forward and present themselves, along with the names of… Read more »