June 17
Mozambique: IMF to Disburse Further 59.8 Million Dollars
AIM
The Mozambican government and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have reached an agreement on economic policies under which the Fund will disburse a further 55.9 million Euros… Read more »
Mozambique: New Banknotes Go Into Circulation
AIM
The governor of Bank of Mozambique, Rogério Zandamela, has announced that the new series of notes and coins of the Metical, the national currency, have been circulating… Read more »
South Africa: At a Critical Crossroads - Unpacking SA's New Biodiversity Strategy [analysis]
Daily Maverick
A draft government environmental management plan has been welcomed as steps in the right direction, but viewed with some scepticism for its shortfalls. Will our biodiversity… Read more »
South Africa: 'Go Back to SA' - UK and U.S. Tell Eskom and Asbestos Corruption Accused They're Extraditable [analysis]
Daily Maverick
Michael Lomas is wanted in South Africa for a case involving R745-million Eskom fraud, while Moroadi Cholota is wanted for a R255-million Free State asbestos corruption matter.… Read more »
South Africa: Jozi Turns On the Lights On the Nelson Mandela Bridge for a Brighter Future [analysis]
Daily Maverick
The lighting on the iconic Nelson Mandela Bridge has been upgraded as part of a city cleanup initiative. Read more »
South Africa: Jacob Zuma Streaming Himself Playing Roblox Is No Way to Engage the Youth [analysis]
Daily Maverick
Did anyone see that pre-election TikTok video of Juju with the kittens? What about the one with Mmusi singing in the shower? No? Me neither. When it comes to social media, I think… Read more »
South Africa: DA Leader Steenhuisen Has Nothing to Lose in a Country Set Back Three Decades [analysis]
Daily Maverick
Over the past week, again, the minority-white people, descendants and legatees of European colonialism and settler colonialism, were presented as indispensable and claimed that… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Church Members Assault DRC Journalists Néhémie Paluku and Esaïe Mbusa
CPJ
Authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo should ensure a credible investigation into the June 3 assaults on reporters Esaïe Mbusa and Néhémie Paluku,… Read more »
Mauritius: Mauritius' Next Growth Phase - a New Plan Is Needed As the Tax Haven Era Fades [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Mauritians will head to the polls by November 2024 and politicians are considering the economic direction of the island country. Read more »
Africa: 'Patience Is Running Out' - Did Bonn Make Progress On Climate Finance? [analysis]
African Arguments
An expert panel give their verdict on critical climate negotiations at the just-concluded conference in Bonn. Read more »
Africa: Sustainable Energy Offers 'Hope' in Fight Against Desertification and Land Loss [interview]
UN News
Sustainable sources of energy, including solar and wind power, can help communities across the world to reverse desertification and land loss, according to Ibrahim Thiaw, the… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Eight Anglican Church Members Burnt Beyond Recognition, Two Missing in Bus Accident - Police
New Zimbabwe
Eight Anglican pilgrims were burnt beyond recognition after their bus caught fire while on their way from the church's Bernard Mizeki Annual Festival in Marondera, police have… Read more »
Nigeria: Ondo Prepared to Prevent, Combat Cholera Outbreak - Official
Premium Times
The Ondo State health commissioner appealed to citizens to maintain a high level of personal and food hygiene and report promptly to the hospital in case of diarrhoea and vomiting. Read more »
Uganda: Terego Intensifies Drive to Restore Grey Crowned Cranes
Nile Post
Conservation efforts in Terego have successfully restored the previously destroyed breeding places of the Grey Crowned Crane. Read more »
Uganda: Building a 'Future-Proof' Supply Chain in Uganda
Global Fund
Uganda's National Medical Stores facility in Entebbe holds and distributes essential health commodities including medicines, diagnostics and 14 types of vaccines to more than 3,500… Read more »
Namibia: Regional Council Did Not Consult Enough Residents On Constituency Changes
Namibian
Due to insufficient public consultation, the Khomas Regional Council has had to cancel the two-day public hearing with the fifth Boundaries Delimitation and Demarcation Commission. Read more »
Uganda: Police, Army Announce Joint Crackdown On Errant Vips On the Road
Nile Post
Police have said they have launched a joint crackdown against errant drivers, especially for government vehicles and VIPs. Read more »
Ghana: Ghana Rolls Out Health Insurance for Foreigners Next Month
Accra Times
It particularly targets foreigners with visas, and provisions are in place for those requiring visas on arrival to ensure they are included in the scheme Read more »
Ghana: Has the World Bank's Etransform Project in Ghana Made Any Real Impact? [editorial]
Accra Times
In 2020, the World Bank agreed to provide an additional $115 million in financing. In total, the project is estimated to have a total financing amount of US$212 million. Read more »
Namibia/Lesotho: Namibia to Face Angola, Lesotho, and Seychelles in Cosafa Cup
Namibia Economist
Namibia has been placed in Group C alongside Angola, Lesotho, and Seychelles for the upcoming Council of Southern Africa Football Associations (COSAFA) Cup, as announced last week. Read more »
Nigeria: NDLEA Uncovers 'Skuchies' Factory in Ogun, Arrests Suspects
Premium Times
The agency arrested three suspects for possession of cannabis and another seven for production of 'skuchies.' Read more »
Nigeria: Why I Took Break From Social Commentary, Addressing National Issues [interview]
Premium Times
In an exclusive interview with PREMIUM TIMES, Falz discusses his EP, evolution, and musical activism. Read more »
Eritrea: Cultural Program in Connection With Martyrs Day
Shabait
A cultural program in connection with Martyrs Day, 20 June, was organized by artists at Cinema Roma on 15 June under the theme "Our Arts to Our Martyrs". The event was coordinated… Read more »
Somalia: Somali Military Forces Deployed to Bal'ad for Enhanced Security Measures
Shabelle
In a strategic move aimed at bolstering security in the region, Somali military forces have been dispatched to the Balcad district of the Middle Shabelle region. Read more »
Liberia: House Passes Landmark Act to Establish Liberia Technical and Vocational Education and Training (Tvet) Commission
FrontPageAfrica
In a bid to help improve the shattered Liberian economy and provide job opportunities for citizens, especially young people, the House of Representatives has passed an act seeking… Read more »