June 14
Mozambique: Policemen Arrested for Torturing Alleged Thieves
AIM
The provincial attorney's office in the southern Mozambican province of Inhambane has detained five police officers who were caught on camera brutally torturing a couple accused of… Read more »
Kenya: UK Announces Sh82mn Donation to Kenya to Improve Green Infrastructure
Capital FM
The United Kingdom has announced a Sh82 million funding to improve green infrastructure initiatives with Kenya. Read more »
Lesotho: Local Businesses Go to Court to Force the Govt to Ban Foreigners
Lesotho Times
THE fight by local businesspeople for the government to implement the controversial Business Licensing Registration Regulations (2020) without amending them has been escalated to… Read more »
South Africa: Government of National Unity Will See Parties Consulted On Ministerial Appointments, According to Signed Agreement
Daily Maverick
A copy of the final government of national unity agreement signed by the DA and the ANC confirms that the Deputy Speaker role will go to the DA, and that membership of the… Read more »
Tanzania: Nchemba's Ambitions, Risks in the 2024/25 Budget
Daily News
MINISTER for Finance Dr Mwigulu Nchemba on Thursday presented the 2024/25 budget, themed "Sustainable Economic Transformation through Fiscal Consolidation and Investment in Climate… Read more »
Nigeria: June 12th - Can We Really Celebrate 25 Years of Democracy?, By Jibrin Ibrahim [opinion]
Premium Times
As we celebrate the great events that followed the annulled election of 12th June 1993, let us not forget that the event was a very long time ago, 31 years is ancient history for a… Read more »
Kenya: Fuel Prices Drop By Between Sh3 and Sh6 in Latest EPRA Review
Capital FM
Fuel prices have dropped by about Sh3 and Sh6 in the latest Energy, Petroleum, and Regulatory Authority (EPRA), coming on the back of Kenya's currency appreciation against major… Read more »
Kenya: Old Video Used to Falsely Claim Kenyan MP Ndindi Nyoro Publicly Attacked President William Ruto
Africa Check
Old video used to falsely claim Kenyan MP Ndindi Nyoro publicly attacked president William Ruto Read more »
Africa: First Korea-Africa Summit - Another Missed Opportunity for Africa [analysis]
ISS
African delegates arrived in Seoul last week without a collective plan. But did they need one? Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe's New Dinosaur Discovery - Inside the Find [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Visitors to Lake Kariba - the world's largest man-made lake, along the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe - come to enjoy the abundant wildlife, fine fishing or spectacular… Read more »
Kenya: Law Society Condemns Shooting of Magistrate In Court
Capital FM
The Law Society of Kenya says it will engage Chief Justice Martha Koome in developing strategies to safeguard the judiciary. Read more »
Liberia: President Boakai's Arrest Policy Under Scrutiny for Gender Inclusivity
Liberian Observer
Supported by the Kvinna Till Kvinna Foundation and Sweden in Liberia, the Organization for Women and Children (ORWOCH) recently held a day-long focus group discussion to integrate… Read more »
Tanzania: Government Records Impressive 2023/24 Budget Execution
Daily News
MINISTER for Finance, Dr Mwigulu Nchemba said on Thursday the government has recorded an impressive budget implementation in the ending 2023/2024 financial year by executing… Read more »
Southern Africa: 60 Million People in Southern Africa Food Insecure - UN
VOA
The U.N. says an estimated 60 million people in southern Africa are food insecure due to the El Nino-induced drought -- and the problem is not only in Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe,… Read more »
Tanzania: Govt Bullish About Growth Prospects
Daily News
THE economy expanded by 5.1 per cent in 2023 despite the impacts of adverse global economic situation, and is projected to grow to 6 per cent this year, the government has said. Read more »
Liberia: Only President Boakai Is Entitled to Presidential Lounge - Govt
New Dawn
The Liberian government, through the Ministry of Information, Culture, Affairs, and Tourism (MICAT), clarifies that only President Joseph Boakai is entitled to use the Presidential… Read more »
Tanzania: Govt Lists Ten Priorities for Socio-Economic Prosperity
Daily News
DODOMA: THE government has outlined ten priorities in the next financial year, with focus on improving production in key economic sectors, enhancing social services delivery and… Read more »
Tanzania: Govt Proposes Measures to Upgrade Road Projects With Domestic Funds
Daily News
THE government on Thursday suggested measures that could mobilise more domestic funds for roads' constructions, repairs and maintenance. Read more »
East Africa: EAC Finance Ministers Table 2024/2025 Budgets
Daily News
TANZANIA, Kenya and Uganda on Thursday tabled their 2024/2025 budgets before their respective parliaments focusing on upgrading standards of living, especially by implementing… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Receives Over 100 New African Migrants From Libya
New Times
Rwandan immigration officers on Thursday, June 13, received 113 refugees and migrants from Libya. Read more »
Africa: Music Creators Laud Recording Academy's Expansion Plan to Rwanda
New Times
Rwandan music creators and other stakeholders involved in the music industry have welcomed Recording Academy's expansion plan to Africa and Middle East, saying that 'it is a win'… Read more »
South Africa: KZN Working Towards a Permanent Solution for Flood Victims
SAnews.gov.za
The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government is working towards a permanent solution for the people affected by the recent storms. Read more »
Africa: 2africa Submarine Cable Activated, Boosting African Connectivity
Business Day Africa
Airtel Telesonic, the wholesale arm of Airtel Africa, has announced the successful activation of the 2Africa submarine cable system, enhancing connectivity across the continent. Read more »
Tanzania: Breaking Down The Budget
Daily News
President Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan watched live from Chamwino State House in Dodoma as Finance Minister Dr Mwigulu Nchemba presented a government budget of 49.35tri/- for the… Read more »
Ethiopia: Tax Collection in Ethiopia Lags Behind Sub-Sahara - AACCSA
Ethiopian Herald
Ethiopia's share of taxes as a percentage of its GDP is lower compared to other sub-Saharan African countries, Addis Ababa Chamber of Commerce and Sectorial Association (AACCSA)… Read more »