May 01
Liberia: Boakai's 100 Days As President of Liberia and the Challenges Thereafter [editorial]
FrontPageAfrica
JOSEPH BOAKAI marked his first 100 days in office Wednesday, May 1, 2024 as Liberia's 26th president under a cloud of uncertainty, apprehension, and gloom. Read more »
Nigeria: Pregnant Woman, Children, Others Injured As Gas Explodes in Lagos
Premium Times
The fire service said preliminary investigations suggested that a gas leakage may have triggered the explosion. Read more »
Kenya: Doing It for Kiptum! - Benson Kipruto Says He Will Dedicate Olympics Performance to Fallen Friend
Capital FM
Benson Kipruto says he will be competing at the Olympic Games in Paris, in honour of his great friend, departed world record holder Kevin Kiptum. Read more »
Nigeria: Why Increase in Minimum Wage Won't Worsen Inflation - Tuc
Vanguard
The Trade Union Congress, TUC said increasing the minimum wage for civil servants will not worsen inflation. Read more »
Liberia: Pres. Boakai Submits Presidential Transition Bill to Guide Future Power Transfer
FrontPageAfrica
President Joseph Boakai has submitted before the House of Representatives a bill that will govern all transitional activities of the Government of Liberia following the holding of… Read more »
Africa: All Is Set for Africa CEO Forum 2024 in Kigali
Nile Post
Organisers have set that all is set for the forthcoming Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, Rwanda later this month. Read more »
Kenya: Murkomen Unveils Plans for New Airport Terminal At JKIA to Tackle Flooding
Capital FM
Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has unveiled plans for a new terminal at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to combat future flooding. Read more »
Uganda: Why the EU's New Migration Pact Matters [opinion]
Independent (Kampala)
Amid escalating geopolitical tensions, and with European Parliament elections looming, the narrow passage earlier this month of the European Union's Migrant and Asylum Pact has… Read more »
Ghana: Surgery Cases Were Cancelled Due to Limited Space, Not 'Dumsor' - Korle Bu
Accra Time
The national referral hospital assured their patients and the general public that they will prioritize their care and will continue to work to provide excellent services to address… Read more »
Zimbabwe: New ZiG Currency Notes, Coins Hit the Market
New Zimbabwe
The new Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency circulation kicked off Tuesday as members of the public were able to withdraw the new notes and coins from banks across the country. Read more »
East Africa: UN Supporting East Africa Flood Victims, Dozens More Migrant Deaths At Sea, Disinformation in Myanmar
UN News
The UN and humanitarian partners have provided emergency support for over 124,000 people in Kenya, where heavy rains continue to cause chaos, the UN said on Wednesday, as the UN… Read more »
Nigeria: How Navy Rescued 250 Persons From Capsized Boat in Rivers
Vanguard
Gallant personnel of the Nigerian Navy Security Station, NSS 023 deployed along Cawthorne Channel in Rivers State have rescued over 250 passengers, who were onboard a capsized… Read more »
Zimbabwe: 'Zim-Russia Relations Excellent'
The Herald
Russia's Ambassador to Zimbabwe has expressed satisfaction with the two countries' excellent bilateral relations, indicating that the two allies are now moving towards "exploring… Read more »
Zimbabwe: First Lady's Philanthropic Work Continues to Get Global Attention
The Herald
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Zimbabwe: Zig Notes, Coins Rollout Brings Relief
The Herald
Zimbabweans yesterday began transacting in the newly introduced Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) notes and coins in denominations ranging from ZiG1 to ZiG200, which have since gained acceptance… Read more »
Africa: Iran-Africa Conference an Eye Opener - VP Chiwenga
The Herald
Mukudzei Chingwere in TEHRAN, Iran Read more »
Africa: Prince Bright and Stonebwoy Share New Afrobeats Anthem 'Back to Sender (Taamiawu)'
Accra Time
With a joint EP on the way, Prince Bright and Stonebwoy give us a sneak peek of what to expect; enter 'Back To Sender (Taamiawu).' This electrifying mid-tempo Afrobeats anthem is… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mine Workers Subjected to Slave Wages, Poor Working Conditions - Union
New Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe mine workers have said there is nothing to celebrate this Workers Day as they are still working in poor, hazardous conditions and receiving meagre remuneration. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe's Doctors Push for Safe Working Conditions in Workers' Day Message
New Zimbabwe
AS Zimbabwe celebrated Workers' Day on Wednesday, medical professionals across the country decried the dire working conditions within the healthcare sector. Read more »
Nigeria: Death Toll Rises to 17 in Enugu-Nsukka Lone Accident - FRSC
Premium Times
"The remaining surviving passenger, who had 64 per cent fire burn injury, is stable and responding to treatment." Read more »
Kenya: Six Al-Shabaab Fighters Killed Following KDF-Led Ambush in Lamu
Capital FM
Six Al-Shabaab fighters were on Wednesday killed in Kumba, Lamu County, following a multi-agency security operation led by the Kenya Defence Forces. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Needs 1.1 Million Tons of Grain for Drought Relief
New Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe needs to import about 1.1 million tons of grain to cater for food-insecure people until March next year, following an El Nino-induced drought that also affected other… Read more »
Rwanda: Job Creation Up 60% in Last Ten Years - Labour Ministry
New Times
The number of jobs created in Rwanda increased from 146,000 in 2014 to 235,332 in 2023, implying a 61 per cent rise within the last decade, according to data from the Ministry of… Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame Condoles With Kenya After Deadly Floods
New Times
President Paul Kagame on Wednesday, May 1, extended condolences to the people of Kenya, after heavy flooding ravaged the country, killing hundreds of people and more families… Read more »
Kenya: Tourists Evacuated As Camps Flooded in Maasai Mara
Capital FM
A search and rescue operation was underway Wednesday for tourists stranded by floodwaters in over 14 tourist camps in Talek, Narok County. Read more »