June 18
Nigeria: Reopening of Lagos-Kano Railway Line, Major Rebound for Economy - Group
Premium Times
"The resumption of transport operations on the Lagos-Kano railway route would drastically reduce the rising cost of food," the group said. Read more »
Nigeria: Security Operatives Arrest 'Native Doctor' Who Allegedly Prepares Charms for IPOB - Official
Premium Times
"The arrest is following information received over time of planned attacks on security agents and innocent citizens by the dreaded group." Read more »
Uganda: Many Have Permits but Ignorance of Traffic Laws Cited in Accidents
Nile Post
Taxi driving, boda boda riding, washing bays are some of the common businesses done by those that love transport. Read more »
South Africa: Two Suspects Arrested for Dealing in Drugs At OR Tambo International Airport [press release]
SAPS
Pieter Johan Cristie (51) and Belinda Butcher (52) were arrested on Sunday, 16 June 2024 at the OR Tambo International Airport by members of the Hawks' Serious Organised Crime… Read more »
Kenya: AIU Slap Three Kenyan Athletes With Bans for Doping Offences
Capital FM
The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) has banned Kenya's Nicholas Kosimbei for three years after testing positive for the prohibited substance trimetazidine. Read more »
Liberia: Govt Suspends Tariffs On Off-Grid Solar Renewable Energy Products
New Republic
President Joseph N. Boakai has issued Executive Order #134 suspending tariffs on off-grid solar renewable energy products. Read more »
Nigeria: It's Unsafe to Store Cooked Food in Refrigerator Beyond 3 Days - NAFDAC
Leadership
Nigerians have been cautioned against leaving their cooked food in the refrigerator for more than three days to avoid contamination that could be injurious and fatal. Read more »
Nigeria: Our Govt Not Creating New Boko Haram Terrorists, APC Tackles Kwankwaso
Leadership
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has described as insensitive and unhelpful, the allegations reportedly made by the 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party… Read more »
Nigeria: Rivers Political Crisis Claims Policeman, Vigilante Member
Leadership
The Rivers State Police Command has confirmed the killing of a policeman and a member of a local vigilante group during a clash between supporters of Governor Siminalayi Fubara and… Read more »
Nigeria: Winning War Against Insurgency, Other Crimes in Nigeria Through Local Content
Daily Trust
The Nigeria's automotive was established in the 1950s aimed at producing both passenger vehicles and commercial trucks. This was made possible by likes of Federated Motors… Read more »
Nigeria: Saraki's Mother Dies At 88
Daily Trust
Madam Florence Morenike Saraki, mother of former Senate President Bukola Saraki, is dead. Read more »
South Africa: GNU Dawn SA Could Have Better Economic Prospects Than Broken Britain [analysis]
Daily Maverick
It is arguably easier to imagine the South African economy recovering from years of load shedding and State Capture and returning to 3% GDP growth than a tired, sclerotic and… Read more »
Ghana: Hands Off Our Hotel Demo - Ablakwa Condemns Police Act During Protest
Accra Times
Convener for the "Hands off our hotels Demo" has condemned tear gas and paper spray attack mounted by the police on protestors during the march. Read more »
Ghana: Interior Ministry Announces Crackdown On Unauthorised Use of Private Security Uniforms
Accra Times
Two persons were arrested last Friday for wearing unprescribed uniforms similar to the Military uniform Read more »
Egypt: Egypt Deports More Sudanese, As Bureaucracy Makes Asylum 'Nearly Impossible'
Dabanga
Authorities in Aswan, Egypt, have deported hundreds of Sudanese people last Wednesday, sending them back to the Argeen border crossing with Sudan. Entering Egypt legally has proven… Read more »
Egypt: Egypt Merchandise Exports Up By 9.8% in First 5 Months of 2024 - Trade Minister
Egypt Online
Egypt's non-oil exports from January to May 2024 reached $16.5 billion, up from $15.4 billion in the same period of 2023, marking a 9.8 percent increase, Minister of Trade and… Read more »
Egypt: National Carrier Begins Its Air Bridge to Transport Pilgrims Back to Egypt
Egypt Online
EgyptAir has initiated an air bridge to bring pilgrims back to Egypt. Commencing on Wednesday, June 19, the airline will operate nine flights transporting pilgrims from the Holy… Read more »
Malawi: Mutharika's Crocodile Tears Over Chilima Is an Empty Tribute Aimed At Re-Writing History [opinion]
Nyasa Times
In a tribute posted today on his Facebook page, former president Peter Mutharika waxed lyrical about the "good relationship" he allegedly shared with his former vice president,… Read more »
Malawi: Kunkuyu Addresses 'Blackbox' Issue, Crash Site Pillar, Veep Appointment, Investigations and Chakwera RSA Trip
Nyasa Times
Government says it will not tire to provide timely answers to underlying and emerging questions at the heart of many Malawians with regards to circumstances surrounding the death… Read more »
Nigeria: Opposition Lawmakers Demand Treason Charges Against Ex-Rivers LG Chairs' 'Power Grab' Attempt
Leadership
Opposition federal lawmakers under the aegis of G60 have called for treason charges to be filed against 23 former local government chairmen in Rivers State over their alleged… Read more »
Nigeria: Hardship - Residents Turn to Charcoal Stove As Kerosene Price Soars
Daily Trust
Some Enugu residents have jettisoned their kerosene stoves, opting for charcoal stoves due to high cost of kerosene which currently sells between N1,350 and N1,600 per litre. Read more »
Rwanda: PM Ngirente Tips Rwanda Correctional Service Cadets On Professionalism, Integrity
New Times
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente on June 18, presided over the graduation ceremony of 166 Junior Officer Cadets from the Rwanda Correctional Service (RCS). Read more »
Kenya: MCK Condemns Arrests, Assaults On Journalists During Nairobi Protests
Capital FM
The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has condemned the arbitrary arrests and attacks on journalists covering Tuesday's protests in Nairobi's Central Business District by security… Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzania Media Sector Struggles As Adverts Decrease - Report
Daily News
A SPECIAL formed committee for evaluating the economic status of media has unveiled that Tanzania's media houses are sailing through economic difficulties resulting from the… Read more »
Tanzania: Samia Urges Tanzanian Journalists to Focus On Analytical Reporting
Daily News
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has called upon journalists to shift their focus from simply reporting events to in-depth analytical reporting. Read more »