June 17
Nigeria: Murtala Muhammed Way Not Renamed After Soyinka - Govt
Daily Trust
The Federal Government has said it did not rename the Murtala Mohammed Expressway in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, after Wole Soyinka. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Idol - Here Are Your Top Six Finalists
Premium Times
The competition reached a fever pitch in the latest episode on Sunday, with tensions running high over who would face elimination. Read more »
Nigeria: I Was Bullied for Opening Up About Living With Sickle Cell Disease' - Adekunle Gold
Premium Times
"I don't care about things like that; I just need more people to be aware." Read more »
Uganda: Nile Basin Countries Urged to Utilize Nile River for Common Development
Independent (Kampala)
Scholars have called for the Nile Basin countries to join forces to fairly utilize the Nile River to meet their peoples' soaring demand for water, energy, and food. Read more »
Nigeria: NAF Confirms Killing 80 Terrorists in Katsina
Leadership
The Nigerian Air Force has confirmed death of over 80 terrorists and 45 motorcycles burnt in airstrikes conducted at Gidan Kare Village in Ruwan Godiya Ward of Faskare local… Read more »
Nigeria: UAE to Lift Travel Ban On Nigerians Soon - Federal Govt
Leadership
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo has disclosed that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will soon lift the visa ban imposed on Nigerian travelers. Read more »
Nigeria: 3 ISWAP Terrorists Surrender, 34 Hostages Rescued in Lake Chad - MNJTF
Leadership
The Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) said one fighter of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) has been killed, three others surrendered, while 34 hostages… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Opposition CCC Interim Leader, 78 Youths Arrested for Disorderly Conduct - to Appear in Court Tuesday
New Zimbabwe
Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) interim leader Jameson Timba arrested over the weekend on allegations of holding an unlawful meeting has been formally charged. Read more »
Egypt: 49.886mn Women Receive Medical Services of Women's Health Presidential Initiative - Health Ministry
Egypt Online
The Ministry of Health and Population on Monday said that up to 49.886 million women have received medical services provided by the Egyptian Women's Health Presidential Initiative,… Read more »
Nigeria: UAE Will Soon Lift Visa Ban On Nigerians - Govt
Daily Trust
The Federal Government has said the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will soon lift the visa ban imposed on Nigerian travellers. Read more »
Rwanda: I Will Keep Challenging Myself to Do More, Kagame Promises Ahead of Elections
New Times
President Paul Kagame has talked about what he aspires to do if re-elected to the office come July 15 when the national presidential and parliamentary elections will take place. Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame Calls for African Solidarity to Overcome Global Challenges
New Times
President Paul Kagame has called for deeper cooperation among African countries to collectively find solutions to problems affecting the continent, through existing channels. Read more »
Rwanda: Over 20,000 Candidates to Undertake Practical National Exams
New Times
Practical National Examinations for the 2023-2024 academic year will start on Tuesday, June 18, and run through June 28 with 26,685 candidates taking part. The exams will be… Read more »
Rwanda: Social Media Influencers Pay Tribute to Genocide Victims, Vow to Fight Denial
New Times
A group of social media influencers has pledged to combat denial of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi after a visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial on Sunday, June 16. Read more »
Burundi: Burundi Regulator Warns Iwacu Press Group After Police Assault 2 of Outlet's Journalists
CPJ
Burundian authorities must desist from intimidating the independent news outlet Iwacu Press Group and swiftly investigate recent police attacks on two of the outlet's journalists,… Read more »
Nigeria: Not All Heroes Wear Capes - Celebrating Voluntary Blood Donors for Blood Donor Day 2024 [blog]
Nigeria Health Watch
Every pint of blood donated comes with a story of kindness from family, friends and in some cases even strangers in Nigeria. As a result, this year's World Blood Donor Day themed… Read more »
Lesotho: Lesotho Urged to Compensate Villagers for Water Projects
DW
Lesotho supplies its bigger neighbor, South Africa, with much-needed water. In return, it receives millions of dollars that experts say should be used to compensate resettled… Read more »
Ghana: 'Higher Academic Qualification Does Not Lead to Automatic Promotion' - High Court Rules
Accra Times
The High Court has refuted the request to grant an inspector automatic promotion under the basis that said inspector has attained higher academic qualification. Read more »
Ghana: Elections 2024 - Mahama Bemoans High Hajj Costs Under NPP, Pledges Affordability If Elected
Accra Times
Presidential candidate of the National Democratic Party, John Mahama, has promised to reduce the cost involved in Hajj pilgrimage when elected president in the Dec. 7 elections. Read more »
Africa: Africa 'Accidental Victim' of Russia-Ukraine War - Akufo-Addo
Accra Times
President Akufo-Addo has attributed high inflation and increased food insecurity on the continent to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more »
Sudan: Mounting Warnings That Agricultural Season 'Has Failed' in Sudan
Dabanga
The National Umma Party (NUP) has issued a dire warning about the state of Sudan's agricultural sector, highlighting the failure of the current season and the "looming threat of… Read more »
Mozambique: Nyusi Claims Terrorists Expelled from District Capitals
AIM
The Mozambican Armed Forces (FADM), with the help of the Rwandan Forces and the Southern African Development Community Military Mission in Mozambique (SAMIM), succeeded in… Read more »
Mozambique: Govt Has U.S.$50 Million Available for Repairs to EN1
AIM
The Mozambican Minister of Public Works, Carlos Mesquita, has announced that the country has 50 million US dollars available to rehabilitate 27 kilometres of two sections of the… Read more »
Mozambique: Quelimane Mayor Denies That Renamo Is Dying
AIM
The major of the central Mozambican city of Quelimane, Manuel de Araujo, on Saturday repeatedly dismissed the idea that the main opposition party, Renamo, is in its death throes. Read more »
Mozambique: Nyusi Inagurates Aerodrome in Muenda
AIM
Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi inaugurated, on Sunday, in Mueda district, in the northern province of Cabo Delgado, a refurbished aerodrome prepared to receive civilian and… Read more »