June 24
Rwanda: Green Party Pledges to Initiate Six New Funds If Elected
New Times
On the second day of the presidential and parliamentary campaign, the Green Party announced plans to introduce six new funds to improve citizens' well-being. Read more »
Gambia: Police Investigate Mysterious Deaths Linked to Alleged Drug Abuse
Foroyaa
Officers of Kotu Police Station are investigating the death of 26-year-old Aja Majula Hydara from Latrikunda German, following an incident at Dunes Night Club in Palma Rima on… Read more »
Nigeria: Experts Advocate Establishment of Childcare Facilities in Nigerian Workplaces
Premium Times
Gender equality and work-life balance are becoming increasingly vital in today's workplaces. Read more »
Liberia: Liberia Maritime Authority to Host National Stakeholders Consultative Engagement Workshop
FrontPageAfrica
June 21, 2024 - The Liberia Maritime Authority (LiMA), over the weekend held an inception meeting with key stakeholders to set the stage for its forthcoming National Stakeholders… Read more »
Liberia: Earth-Moving Equipment Arrive At Freeport of Monrovia Reportedly for Govt - but Officials Remain Silent
FrontPageAfrica
The Government of Liberia has not officially confirmed or clarified the arrival of a large consignment of earth-moving equipment recently delivered to the Freeport of Monrovia,… Read more »
Uganda: Sparing Structures Is Not Selective Eviction - Nema ED
Nile Post
The Executive Director of the national environment management authority (NEMA), Dr. Barirega Akankwasah, has revealed that government under section 55 of the national environment… Read more »
Liberia: WECC Hits Back At Criticism of Acting Executive Director Massaquoi
Liberian Observer
The office of the War and Economic Crimes Courts (WECC) for Liberia has hit back at a selected group of civil society organizations under the banner of the "Coalition for the… Read more »
Nigeria: Protect Dangote Refinery Against Sabotage, NANS Urges Govt
Vanguard
The National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, has called on the federal government to ensure that the Dangote Refinery is protected against sabotage by undesirable elements. Read more »
Nigeria: Wizkid Sends Cryptic Message Ahead of Davido's Wedding With Chioma
Leadership
Nigerian music sensation, Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, also known as Wizkid, has stirred controversy with a recent cryptic post presumed to be related to fellow singer Davido's wedding… Read more »
Nigeria: Free Education - 80% of Taraba Children Off the Streets - Monarch
Leadership
A traditional ruler and chief of Jubu (Kuru Jibu) from Bali local government area of Taraba State, HRM Abubakar Mahmood has disclosed that the Taraba State free education policy… Read more »
Nigeria: Again, Flood Submerges Abuja's Trademore Estate
Leadership
Flood water has submerged the popular Trademore Estate in the Lugbe area of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja following downpour on Sunday evening. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu to Present Urban Renewal Award to Bauchi Governor
Leadership
Bauchi State governor, Bala Mohammed has been nominated to receive Nigeria's Excellence Award on Urban Development. Read more »
Nigeria: 3,000 Youth Farmers Empowered to Boost Food Security in Kwara
This Day
No fewer than 3,000 youth farmers in Kwara State have been empowered with agricultural inputs, free land clearing and improved seedlings to facilitate improved food security the… Read more »
Nigeria: Breaking the Cycle - NHIA's Mission to Transform Health Insurance [opinion]
This Day
Imagine this scenario: In the bustling city of Lagos, a woman named Amara lives with her three children. Despite working tirelessly at a local market, she struggles to make ends… Read more »
Nigeria: 'Avoid Actions Capable of Undermining Peace, Security in Niger Delta'
This Day
The Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Dennis Otuaro, has urged ex-agitators enrolled in the programme to avoid anything that is inimical to peace and… Read more »
Nigeria: No Plans to Abolish Patrol Points in Four South-East States, Says FRSC
This Day
The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) at the weekend said at no time it intended to abolish patrol points in four South-eastern states of Ebonyi, Enugu, Imo and Abia. Read more »
Nigeria: NDLEA Busts Snake-Guarded Shrine Loaded With Drugs in Edo
This Day
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have busted a snake-guarded shrine used to store illicit drugs in Igor community in Benin-city, Edo State. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Needs to Revolutionize Adolescent Mental Health Care - Ajibola Adesina [interview]
This Day
Mrs. Ajibola Adesina is a Nurse and Mental Health Expert. She is a graduate of Ladoke Akintola University, Ogbomosho and currently works at Bowen University Teaching Hospital in… Read more »
Somalia: Escalating Tribal Conflict in Galmudug Region Leaves Civilians Casualties
Shabelle
In a shocking development, a fatal communal war has erupted on the outskirts of Dhusamareb, the capital of Galmudug, a region in central Somalia. Read more »
Somalia: Yemeni National Linked to Al-Shabaab Arrested in Central Somalia
Shabelle
The Somali National Army (SNA) and local clan forces in the El-dher district of the Galgaduud region have successfully apprehended a foreign national believed to be an operative of… Read more »
Rwanda: Who Will Perform At I Am Hip Hop Festival?
New Times
It is going to be an all hip hop affair at the inaugural edition of I Am Hip Hop festival whose stage will be purely headlined by rappers. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Signs Sh59.7bn Grants to Support HIV, Tuberculosis, Malaria
Capital FM
Kenya has signed Global Fund grants amounting to USD 407, 989, 068 (Sh59.7 billion) to support HIV, Tuberculosis (TB) and Malaria interventions. Read more »
Zambia: Aaron Milner Dies
Times of Zambia
FREEDOM fighter and former Cabinet Minister in the Kenneth Kaunda administration Aaron Milner has died aged 92. Read more »
Ghana: Prioritise Completion of Axim, Other Sea Defence Walls!!
Ghanaian Times
Axim, a coastal town in the Western Region, risks being submerged by the sea, if urgent steps are not taken by the government to complete sea defence works being undertaken there. Read more »
East Africa: Ethiopia Leads East Africa in Foreign Direct Investment
Addis Standard
Ethiopia emerged as the leader in attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) in East Africa last year, according to the World Investment Report published by the United Nations… Read more »