June 23
Kenya: Generation Z - a Force That Cannot Be Ignored in Kenya
Capital FM
In recent weeks, Kenya has witnessed a remarkable uprising led by its youngest demographic, Generation Z, who have taken to the streets in mass protests against the Finance Bill… Read more »
Nigeria: How International Oil Companies Are Sabotaging Us - Dangote Refinery
Daily Trust
The Vice President of Oil and Gas at Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), Devakumar Edwin, has accused International Oil Companies (IOCs) in Nigeria of sabotaging the Dangote Oil… Read more »
Tanzania: Samia Congratulates New TEC President
Daily News
PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan has asked the newly elected president of the Tanzania Episcopal Conference (TEC), Bishop Wolfgang Pisa, to continue serving the Tanzanians within and… Read more »
Kenya: U.S. Govt to Support Kenya's Clean Energy Transition
Capital FM
The United States Department of Energy has revealed investment plans for Kenya's green energy transition, focusing on e-mobility and the clean power generation sector. Read more »
Sudan: RSF Accuses Saf of 'Criminal Act' As Khartoum Bahri Power Station Burns
Dabanga
A huge fire broke out at the Bahri thermal power station* in Khartoum North on Saturday evening, and thick clouds of smoke reportedly continued to rise in the sky of the station… Read more »
Sudan: Date Palms, Orchards Destroyed in Northern State Wildfire
Dabanga
Fire has ravaged more than 1,000 date palms as well as four fruit orchards of various types in the area between Abri and Tebej, known as "Abri King" in Sudan's Northern State… Read more »
South Africa: Cosatu Eastern Cape Condemns the Senseless Killing of a Toddler Allegedly By the Mother's Boyfriend [press release]
COSATU
The Congress of South Africa Trade Unions (COSATU) in the Eastern is calling on community members to remain vigilant and make sure communities are safe for children to live in,… Read more »
Nigeria: Cholera Outbreak - Federal Govt Supports States With Water, Testing Kits, Others
Leadership
The Federal Ministry of Environment has expressed deep concern over the cholera outbreak in several Nigerian states, which has claimed lives and affected many communities. Read more »
Nigeria: NAF Airstrikes Destroy 13 Illegal Refining Sites, 7 Boats in Rivers, Bayelsa, Imo
Leadership
The Air Component of Operation Delta Safe has destroyed 13 illegal refining sites and seven Cotonou boats as well as dispersed five J-5 buses attempting to siphon crude oil… Read more »
Nigeria: NAF Airstrikes Destroy 13 Illegal Oil Refining Sites, 7 Boats
Daily Trust
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says the Air Component of Operation Delta Safe has destroyed 13 illegal refining sites and seven Cotonou boats in Rivers, Bayelsa and Imo. Read more »
Lesotho: Power Imports Plunge LEC Into Financial Woes
Lesotho Times
The Lesotho Electricity Company (LEC) is in financial difficulties due to the high costs of importing electricity from South Africa and because of huge debts it owes to service… Read more »
Kenya: Chants of 'Ruto Must Go' Echo in Nightclubs As Generation Z Amplifies Campaign Against Finance Bill 2024
Capital FM
Chants of 'Ruto Must Go' reverberated through nightclubs across cities and major towns in Kenya as Generation Z took their campaign against the Finance Bill 2024 to a new level. Read more »
Nigeria: Christ Embassy Fire Now Under Control - Fire Service
Daily Trust
The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service (LSFRS) said that the fire that engulfed the main auditorium of Christ Embassy Church Headquarters, Oregun, Ikeja, has been put under… Read more »
Angola: Migration Service in Uige Province Repatriates Over 200 Illegal Citizens
ANGOP
At least 261 citizens of various nationalities have been repatriated in northern Uíge Province by the local Migration and Foreigners Service (SME) for illegal entry and stay… Read more »
Nigeria: Animal-Drawn Plough System Limits Crop Production in Kaduna - Report
Daily Trust
Ninety percent of farmers in Kudan Local Government Area of Kaduna State use animal-drawn plough systems for land preparation and lack the needed manpower expertise that limits the… Read more »
Gambia: Electricity Scarcity - NAWEC Provides Timeline to Resolve Problems
Foroyaa
Pateh Sowe, Operating Officer at the NAWEC Distribution Centre, Friday said the company is implementing projects capable of addressing the troubles being faced in the electricity… Read more »
Gambia: Justice Minister to Table Bill That Seeks to Ensure Security Vetting
Foroyaa
The Gambia's Justice Minister, Dawda Jallow, is expected to appear in Parliament today Monday, 24th June 2024, to table a bill titled Vetting Bill, 2023. Read more »
Gambia: Gambia to Graduate 193 Home Trained Engineers
Foroyaa
Professor Pierre Gomez, the Minister of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (MOHERST) said the first cohort of engineers will graduate from the University of Apllied… Read more »
Gambia: Gambia Govt to Move School of Medicine for Lack of Enough Space
Foroyaa
Professor Pierre Gomez, the Minister of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (MOHERST) said they will move the School of Medicine and Allied Sciences to the… Read more »
Nigeria: Fire Outbreak - We'll Build Bigger Christ Embassy Church - Pastor Oyakhilome
Premium Times
"Let the devil lick his wound. We must look at life from the spiritual. This is not an accident because we're not ordinary people..." Read more »
Kenya: Evangelical Churches to Prohibit Political Discussions Amid Finance Bill Protests
Capital FM
The Evangelical Churches of Kenya (EAK) has urged churches nationwide to prohibit politicians from engaging in political discussions during church services. Read more »
Kenya: Call for People With Epilepsy to Seek Treatment in Kisii
Capital FM
The Kenya Association for the Welfare of People with Epilepsy (KAWE) has launched a ten-month campaign to create awareness, provide treatment, and end stigma for those living with… Read more »
Mozambique: A High Risk Strategy
Mozambique News Reports And Clippings
The ENDE ends with a set of risks. One is that "the risk of poor diversification of the economy (industrialisation, production, productivity, technology and innovation) can result… Read more »
Kenya: Clean Sweep? Not This Time! - Equity Hit Zetech to Level Semi-Final Series
Capital FM
Jemimah 'Mimah' Omondi put on a show, dropping a game-high 21 points as the Equity Hawks put on a commanding response to tie the best of five Kenya Basketball Federation (KBF)… Read more »
Somalia: Somali Minister Visits Liberated Area in Jubaland State, Pledges Support
Shabelle
The Minister of Interior, Federal Affairs and Reconciliation of the Federal Government of Somalia, Ali Yusuf Ali Hosh, visited Buulo Haji in the Lower Jubba region on Sunday, three… Read more »