May 14
Central Africa: Tragic Road Accident Claims the Lives of Two Monusco Personnel in North Kivu [press release]
Monusco
The United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) deeply regrets to announce the loss of two of its personnel following a… Read more »
Lesotho: Tariff Negotiations Still On' - Shelile
Lesotho Times
Lesotho will engage in virtual negotiations with the United States next week to seek a reversal of the 50 percent reciprocal tariffs imposed by the Trump administration last… Read more »
Africa: African Union Engages Stakeholders in Malawi On Women's Political Participation Ahead of the Impending 2025 General Elections
African Union
Over the past two days--12 to 13 May 2025--the African Union delegation led by Mme. Bineta Diop, AU Special Envoy for Women, Peace and Security, and Hon. Lady Justice (Retired)… Read more »
Liberia: 'We Value Our Communities' - Arcelormittal's Marcus Wleh Highlights $500k Kakata-Firestone Road Rehab Project
FrontPageAfrica
Today, ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML) officially launched the Firestone Division Community Development Road Project in the Kpelleh Town Community, Kakata City, Margibi County. Read more »
Mali: Mali's Junta Further Shutters Political Space
HRW
Multiparty Politics Abolished Following Targeted Attacks Read more »
Uganda: Manafwa District Procures Motorcycles for Agriculture Extension Workers
Independent (Kampala)
The production department of Manafwa District has through the Agricultural Extension Grant, procured four motorcycles to ease the work of extension workers. Read more »
Ethiopia: WB Committed to Supporting Ethiopia's Reform, Praises Govt Strong Commitment
ENA
The World Bank (WB) has reiterated its commitment to further collaborate with the government of Ethiopia on its reform journey, commending the strong commitment of the government… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia, China Agree to Strengthening Media and Communication Ties
ENA
Ethiopia and China have agreed to deepen cooperation in the media and communication sector. Read more »
Gambia: Former BCC CEO Admits Financial Misconduct
The Point
The former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Banjul City Council (BCC), Mustapha Batchilly, has admitted to authorizing several unlawful expenditures amounting to millions of… Read more »
Nigeria: Despite Drop in Breaches, Nigeria's Cybersecurity Struggles Persist
Vanguard
In today's increasingly digital world, Nigeria stands at a defining moment in its cybersecurity journey. With over 119,000 data breaches recorded in the first quarter of 2025, the… Read more »
Nigeria: Weeping Not Enough, Resign Now, Varsity Don Tells JAMB Registrar
Vanguard
Following Wednesday's admission of technical glitches by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board JAMB in its last outing, a lecturer in the Department of Political Science,… Read more »
Nigeria: Don't Hold More Than 60,000 Riyals for Hajj, NAHCON Cautions Pilgrims
Vanguard
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has urged Nigerian pilgrims to avoid carrying money exceeding 60,000 Saudi Riyals or its equivalent to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Businessman Breaches Protection Order, Fires Gun At Estranged Wife's House
263Chat
A businessman who grabbed the headlines last year after he lost US$100 000 to self-styled Kenyan magicians under the pretext that they would multiply the cash to US$300 000, has… Read more »
Nigeria: Glitches - JAMB Reschedules 2025 UTME for 379,997 Candidates in Lagos, South-East States
Leadership
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the rescheduling of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) for 379,997 candidates across Lagos… Read more »
Nigeria: Federal Govt Bans Underage Gambling, Launches New Gaming Regulations in FCT
Leadership
The federal government has announced strict zero-tolerance policy against underage gambling, rolling out a new regulatory framework for the gaming and lottery industry in the… Read more »
Egypt: China's Xinxing Signs $47m in Export Deals From Egypt Plant As Operations Begin
Egypt Online
Chinese company, Xinxing signed on Wednesday 14/5/2025 $47 million worth of four new export contracts from its newly operational plant in Egypt's Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE),… Read more »
Nigeria: Insecurity a Threat to Tinubu's Economic Reforms, Investment in Nigeria - UK
Vanguard
The United Kingdom on Wednesday reviewed Nigeria's socio-economic landscape and affirmed that the country's robust economic reforms have opened the path for more investments,… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Approves Two Power Projects for Oyo State, Concessions Hydropower Plant
Vanguard
The Federal Government has approved two major energy projects in Oyo State aimed at strengthening the national grid and addressing persistent power challenges. Read more »
Nigeria: How Bandits Fed Twin Babies Born in Captivity to Dogs - Zamfara Rep
Daily Trust
Bandits terrorising North West residents have fed newborn twins to dogs, according to Hon. Aminu Sani Jaji, the lawmaker representing Kaura Namoda and Birnin Magaji federal… Read more »
Nigeria: Bandits Have Kidnapped Over 200 of My Constituents, Zamfara Rep Cries Out
Daily Trust
A member of the House of Representatives from Zamfara State, Aminu Sani Jaji, has cried out over the escalating security situations in his constituency, lamenting that over 200 of… Read more »
Rwanda: Bongo Flava Star Marioo Expected in Kigali - What's He Up To?
New Times
Tanzanian musician Marioo is expected in Kigali for a private visit during which will embark on yet-to-be-disclosed professional projects with Rwandan artistes, some of whom… Read more »
Nigeria: Defence Lawyer Denies Blockage to Nnamdi Kanu in SSS Custody, Grills Prosecution Witness
Premium Times
The proceedings included a session during which the second prosecution witness, an SSS agent, faced a barrage of questions from the defence on the investigations informing the IPOB… Read more »
Nigeria: UTME 2025 - JAMB Admits Errors in Results, Over 370,000 Candidates to Retake Exam
Premium Times
A total of 379,997 candidates across the 157 centres in Lagos and the South-east would retake their examinations. Read more »
Nigeria: Nnamdi Kanu - Court Admits Death Certificate of Ex-Presidential Aide, Gulak, As Evidence
This Day
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday, admitted as evidence the medical report and death certificate of a former presidential adviser, Ahmed Gulak, as evidence in the trial… Read more »
Ethiopia: Health Workers Report Detentions, Pressure From Authorities As Partial Nationwide Strike Enters Second Day
Addis Standard
Several health professionals and medical students in different parts of Ethiopia have reportedly been detained as a partial nationwide strike by health workers entered its second… Read more »
