June 17
Tunisia: Tunisia in International Conference On Digital Platform Governance, June 17-19 in Croatia
Tunis Afrique Presse
The International Conference on Digital Platform Governance: Building a Global Forum of Networks, will be hosted on June 17-19, 2024 in Dubrovnik, Croatia, the UNESCO announced. Read more »
Namibia: Hundreds March for Universal Basic Income Grant
Namibian
The Basic Income Grant (BIG) Coalition of Namibia marched to the Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication and Social Welfare on Saturday morning to demand a universal and… Read more »
Tunisia: Heat - Temperatures to Exceed Seasonal Norms By Over 7°c From Tuesday
Tunis Afrique Presse
Temperatures will soar in most regions from Tuesday June 18 to Thursday June 20, exceeding seasonal norms by between 7°C and 13°C, the National Institute of Meteorology… Read more »
Tanzania: President Samia Issues Eid Al Adha Greetings
Daily News
President Samia Suluhu Hassan on Monday extended greetings on the occasion of Eid Al Adha to all Muslim, calling on people to exercise peace, unity, love among themselves as well… Read more »
Namibia: MPs Express Dissatisfaction With Fima Regulations
New Era
Heated debates continue in the National Assembly regarding the Financial Institutions and Markets Act (FIMA) (Act No. 2 of 2021, which was gazetted on 30 September 2021 to replace… Read more »
Liberia: Activist Martin Kollie Criticizes Boakai Government, Requests Full Disclosure of Senate Retreat Financial Documents
FrontPageAfrica
If bookmakers had predicted in early 2023 that activist Martin K.N Kollie, nicknamed 'Rescue Rambo,' would become disillusioned and criticize the very government he championed to… Read more »
Liberia: Buchanan Port Manager Kaipay Accused of Ordering Assault On CDC Chapter Head
FrontPageAfrica
Justin Tarr, a staunch supporter of the Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) and a worker at the Port of Buchanan, has been subjected to brutal treatment reportedly by port… Read more »
Liberia: Local Shareholders Accuse Investcom/MTN of Denying Their Rights
FrontPageAfrica
Local shareholders are alleging that INVESTCOM/LLC's refusal to recognize their rights is based on discrimination against Liberians, whom the company profiles as "poor and… Read more »
Liberia: New Leadership Imminent At UL
Liberian Observer
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has issued a formal directive to the Secretary of the Board of Trustees of the University of Liberia to immediately convene a meeting of the varsity's… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Intensify Search for Kidnapped Fouani Brothers
Premium Times
Mr Hundeyin maintained that the police were actively managing the situation and intensifying rescue efforts. Read more »
Kenya: First Lady Rachael Honors President Ruto and Fathers Nationwide in Heartfelt Father's Day Message
Capital FM
First Lady Mama Rachael Ruto celebrated her husband, President William Ruto, with a unique and heartfelt Father's Day message on Sunday. Read more »
Tanzania: Zanzibar Further Commits to Improve Infrastructures
Daily News
ZANZIBAR President Hussein Mwinyi has reaffirmed the government's determination to improve infrastructures including roads and airports, to pave way for investments in the Islands. Read more »
Tanzania: Mpango Eulogises Late Malawi VP As Steadfast Leader
Daily News
THE Vice-President Dr Philip Mpango has paid tribute to the late Malawi Vice-President Dr Saulos Klaus Chilima who died in a tragic plane crash last week. Read more »
Tanzania: Three Out of Ten Children Under Five Years Are Stunted-Data
Daily News
MINISTER for Health, Ms Ummy Mwalimu has highlighted worrying statistics indicating that approximately three out of ten children under the age of five in Tanzania are stunted due… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zacc Probes Chivayo, Chimombe and Mpofu Case
The Herald
THE Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission has begun investigations into potential money-laundering and abuse of office in the contractual dispute between businesspeople Wicknell… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Chamisa, Opposition Just Seeking Attention
The Herald
As the 44th session of the SADC Summit, which Zimbabwe is set to host in August beckons, the world has witnessed increased and frantic activities by the opposition and its… Read more »
Nigeria: Cholera - Identified Strain Highly Aggressive, Contagious in Lagos - Health Commissioner
Vanguard
The Lagos State Government has warned that there's an outbreak of cholera in the state and that "the identified strain is highly aggressive and contagious, with potential for… Read more »
Nigeria: 86-Year-Old Woman Set Ablaze By Daughter Dies
Premium Times
The suspect claimed that she killed her mother because she had been made to believe the only way to come out of her life's predicament was to kill her. Read more »
South Africa: Multidisciplinary Team Arrests Suspects for Murder, House Robbery, Kidnapping and Possession of Suspected Stolen Goods [press release]
SAPS
A multi-disciplinary team consisting of the Swartruggens and Bojanala Sub-District 2 Detectives Task Team, Rustenburg Crime Intelligence, Rustenburg Public Order Police (POP) and… Read more »
South Africa: Operation Shanela Continues to Stamp the Authority of the State in the Northern Cape [press release]
SAPS
The week long Operation Shanela actions secured the arrest of 242 perpetrators across the Northern Cape. Read more »
South Africa: Gauteng Police Offers R100 000 Reward for Information That Could Lead to the Arrest of Soshanguve Murder Suspect [press release]
SAPS
The police in Gauteng are offering a reward of R100 000.00 to any person who can assist the police with information that can lead to the arrest and successful conviction of Dennis… Read more »
Uganda: Muslims in Kibaale Urged to Denounce Domestic Violence
Nile Post
Muslims in Greater Kibaale have been asked to work as a team in fighting against domestic violence and environmental degradation. Read more »
Uganda: Free Talk Therapy Ramped Up to Combat Mental Health Crisis
Nile Post
Uganda is grappling with a mental health crisis, with suicide rates soaring and experts calling for urgent national action. Read more »
Uganda: Tickling the Monkey On the Back of Shs290bn Tourism Budget
Nile Post
The government plans to spend Shs289.6 billion on tourism development programmes in the 2024/2025 financial year. Read more »
Uganda: Fears of Renewed Insurgency After Karamojong Warriors Kill Four
Nile Post
Karamojong warriors are feared to have resumed attacks in Moroto after at least four people were killed and several injured in the last four days. Read more »