July 01
Kenya: Ruto Freezes Funding to First Lady's Office, Signals Cabinet and Advisor Overhaul
Business Day Africa
Kenya's President William Ruto has pledged significant reforms in his administration, targeting the office of the First Lady, his economic advisors, and the cabinet. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Bail Hearing for Chimombe, Mpofu Sparks Potential Protests
New Zimbabwe
Another Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) Investigating Officer in a case controversial businessmen Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu are accused of fraud nailed the two… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Parly to Debate 6 Motions for Water Treaties
The Herald
The Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development, Dr Anxious Jongwe Masuka, has given notices of motion to Parliament that he intends to move six water… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Road Accident Fund Set to Be Established
The Herald
The establishment of the Road Accident Fund, which is expected to provide insurance cover to victims of crashes on Zimbabwean roads, has reached an advanced stage. Read more »
South Africa: Newtown Families Without Water for Two Months in Inanda
GroundUp
Municipality says supply will be rationed until 2025 when upgrades to a pump station are completed Read more »
Nigeria: Ensuring Sustained Access to Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Services in Internally Displacement Camps [blog]
Nigeria Health Watch
Liliatu Ayuba, a traditional birth attendant (TBA) in the Durumi Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in Abuja, had been struggling with water shortages since she became a TBA.… Read more »
Sudan: Sudanese Abroad Draw Attention of EU Parliaments to Rebel RSF Militia's Violations
SNA
There is an active movement and protests organized by the Sudanese in various international cities, particularly Western ones. These protests expressed their denunciation of the… Read more »
Nigeria: How Lagos Firm Refuses to Allocate Land After Taking N50m From Nigerian Living Abroad
Premium Times
The company issued the man an electronic receipt dated 14 April 2023 upon completion of the payments but has yet to issue him a letter of allocation. Read more »
Kenya: Bishops Address Young Protesters - 'Your Hopes Are Our Hopes'
Agenzia Fides
"This is an explicit recognition by the pastors of the Catholic Church of the goodness of the aspirations of the new generation of young people who want a change in society," said… Read more »
East Africa: Building a New Era for Democracy, Good Governance and Inclusive Transitions in the Horn of Africa
African Union
Today marked the successful conclusion of the Africa Facility to Support Inclusive Transitions (AFSIT) inaugural Regional Dialogue Series on Deepening Democracy, Good Governance,… Read more »
South Africa: Premier Lesufi Halts Gauteng Cabinet Announcement After Negotiations With DA Stall
Daily Maverick
It's back to the negotiating table for the ANC and DA in Gauteng after efforts to form a provincial government of unity again failed on Monday. Read more »
South Africa: South Africa's Ramaphosa Announces Cabinet That Includes Ex-Opposition Leader
RFI
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa appointed former opposition leader John Steenhuisen as minister of agriculture on Sunday, bringing the Democratic Alliance and other parties… Read more »
Ethiopia: Nearly 1,500 IDPs Return to Tigray's Tselemti District 'Cautiously' Despite Lingering Fears
Addis Standard
Internally displaced persons (IDPs) have started to return to their villages in the Tselemti district, situated in the North Western Zone of the Tigray region. Read more »
Liberia: House Takes Steps to Establish African Court On Human and People's Right
New Republic
The House of Representatives has requested its joint committee on Judiciary, Good Governance and Human Rights to review a bill seeking the establishment of an African Court on… Read more »
Somalia: Jubaland President Reflects On Somalia's Independence and Calls for True Freedom
Shabelle
On the occasion of the 64th anniversary of Somalia's independence and unity, Jubbaland President Ahmed Mohamed Islam (known as Ahmed Madobe) delivered a thought-provoking speech at… Read more »
Liberia: Former President Weah Slams Unity Party-Led Government for 'Failing to Live Up to Expectations'
FrontPageAfrica
Former President George Weah has re-entered the political scene with pointed criticisms of President Joseph Boakai, asserting that Boakai is not the change Liberians need in this… Read more »
Liberia: Government Should Tackle Root Causes of Flooding [editorial]
FrontPageAfrica
THE DISRUPTION OF human and vehicular movements in parts of Monrovia following torrential rainfall days ago is not a good sign for the city's future. A clear fact is that drainage… Read more »
Tanzania: Govt to Launch Countrywide Livestock Vaccination Campaign
Daily News
THE Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries is set to launch a countrywide livestock vaccination campaign aimed at eradicating diseases that affect both animals and humans. Read more »
Tanzania: Appeal Court Backs Ruling On Illegal Drug Traffickers
Daily News
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Court of Appeal has upheld the 20 years imprisonment sentence imposed on four people over trafficking Heroine Hydrochloride weighing 65,730.67 grams and Cocaine… Read more »
South Africa: What South Africans Need From Political Leaders Is a Commitment to Peace [analysis]
ISS
Positive change is possible but requires ethical leadership from the new cabinet and a shared vision for a peaceful future. Read more »
Kenya: The China-Kenya Traditional Medicine Cooperation Exhibition Attracts Enthusiastic Participation
Capital FM
The 2024 China-Kenya Traditional Medicine Cooperation Exhibition, hosted by Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Kenyatta University and Kenya Chinese Chamber of… Read more »
Liberia: U.S. Support Excites Boakai
New Dawn
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai is excited by the level of cooperation and support that Liberia has received from the United States government since its founding. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Judge Urges Court Interpreters to Learn Street Lingo As Key Gen Z Witness Testifies
New Zimbabwe
High Court judge, Justice Munamato Mutevedzi has urged all court interpreters to learn street lingo in a bid to accommodate Gen Zs using slang during court proceedings. Read more »
Mauritius: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Donates 25 Tons of Dates and Hails Strong Bilateral Ties With Mauritius
Government of Mauritius
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia continues its commitment to supporting the Republic of Mauritius by donating 25 tons of dates through the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Traditional Leaders Inspired By Late VP Nkomo
The Herald
As Zimbabwe marks 25 years since the death of veteran nationalist and Vice President, Dr Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo, traditional leaders have said they are inspired by his legacy and are… Read more »