June 13
Zimbabwe: President Mnangagwa Rallies Local Businesses to Embrace AfCFTA Opportunities
The Herald
President Mnangagwa has rallied Zimbabwean businesses to be aggressive and take full advantage of the vast trading opportunities presented by the African Continental Free Trade… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Anti-Corruption Workshop Enhances Journalists' Skills On Exposing Corruption
The Herald
The anti-corruption media workshop for journalists in Harare is seeking to enhance the scribes' understanding of various forms of corruption, its manifestations and effects on… Read more »
Africa: 117 Million Forced to Flee - 'An Utter Failure to Protect Civilians' [press release]
Norwegian Refugee Council
Statement by Jan Egeland, Secretary General of the Norwegian Refugee Council, on the new global displacement figures: Read more »
Namibia: Govt Sues Ex-Deputy Minister Over Travel Allowance
Namibian
... Nawatiseb says he is honest and clean Read more »
Namibia: Oshikango-Santa Clara Border Post Launches 24-Hour Operations
Namibian
Home affairs, immigration, safety and security minister Albert Kawana and Angola's interior minister Eugenio César Laborinho will launch the 24-hour operations of the… Read more »
Namibia: MPs Want 'Break' From Parliament to Campaign
Namibian
Some lawmakers are asking for the parliamentary calendar to be adjusted to make room for political campaigns ahead of November's National Assembly and presidential elections. Read more »
Namibia: Keetmanshoop Gets Loan for Power Upgrades
Namibian
The Municipality of Keetmanshoop in the //Kharas region has obtained a N$11,9-million loan from the Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) to upgrade its electricity network. Read more »
Namibia: Police Call On Public to Assist in DNA Testing to Identify Accident Victims
Namibian
The Namibian Police have requested members of the public, especially Rundu residents who may not have heard from their family members since last week, to contact the police. Read more »
Kenya: FBI Chief Visits Kenya to Bolster Security Collaboration
VOA
The top U.S. law enforcement officer has concluded a five-day visit to Kenya, pledging to continue working with the East African nation to ensure peace and stability in the region.… Read more »
Somalia: Commissioner Moalim and His Deputy Meet With Officials From Somalia PM Office
Radio Dalsan
Commissioner Mahamuud Moallim and his Deputy, Dr. Ahmed A. Adan, conducted a productive meeting with a delegation from Somali Prime Minister headed by Deputy Permanent Secretary,… Read more »
Ethiopia: Govt Creates Employment for More Than 3 Million Citizens
ENA
Minister of Labor and Skill Muferihat Kamil disclosed that domestic and oversea employment opportunities have been created for more than 3 million citizens over the last 10 months. Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Aviation Sector Safe, Says International Civil Aviation Organization
ENA
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has confirmed that Ethiopia's aviation sector is free from any safety issues. Read more »
Nigeria: Military Destroys 43 Illegal Refining Sites, Apprehends 32 Suspected Oil Thieves - DHQ
Premium Times
DHQ said the troops recovered 728,360 litres of stolen crude oil, 143,450 litres of illegally refined AGO, 1,100 litres of DPK and 18,750 litres of PMS. Read more »
Kenya: No, Kenyan Deputy President Gachagua Didn't Accuse President Ruto of 'Turning Against Him'. Ignore Doctored Video
Africa Check
No, Kenyan deputy president Gachagua didn't accuse president Ruto of 'turning against him'. Ignore doctored video Read more »
Ghana: Amenfi East NPP Parliamentary Candidate Granted Bail After 'Galamsey' Comments
Accra Times
Frimpong was arrested after a video surfaced where he seemed to encourage miners to fight back against police officers and soldiers trying to extort money from them Read more »
Ghana: Ambulance Case - Court Admits Audio Recording Between Ag and Third Accused As Evidence
Accra Times
The High Court has admitted into evidence the recorded conversation between Attorney-General Godfred Dame and the third accused person in the ambulance purchase trial Richard… Read more »
Nigeria: Again, Court Reschedules Arraignment of Ex-Governor Yahaya Bello On N80bn Money Laundering Charges
Premium Times
The arraignment of Mr Bello had stalled on 18 April, 23 April and 10 May due to his repeated absence from court. Read more »
Nigeria: NYSC Members Await N245,000 Awards, Seven Months After Governor's Announcement
Premium Times
A package breakdown shows that the corps members would get N50,000 as medical allowance, N75,000 as housing allowance and N120,000 as stipend. Read more »
Nigeria: MultiChoice Records Loss As Subscribers Decline
Premium Times
MultiChoice's net asset position, also called shareholders' fund, turned negative at ZAR1.1 billion after its liabilities exceeded its assets at the end of the financial year. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Congratulates Okonjo-Iweala On 70th Birthday
Premium Times
President Tinubu extolled Mrs Okonjo-Iweala for her service to the nation and efforts towards building resilient institutions. Read more »
Nigeria: World Bank to Help Kwara Govt 'Revitalise' Ilorin Water Works - Official
Premium Times
ACReSAL says the Kwara State government plans to revitalise Asa Dam water works to boost the water supply in Ilorin. Read more »
Sudan: Detentions Continue in Sudan's White Nile State
Dabanga
Calm has returned to Kosti, White Nile state, following security tensions in the town over the past week. Kosti was attacked by drones on June 6, targeting the Sudanese Armed… Read more »
Sudan: Eight Volunteers Killed in North Darfur Capital As Renewed Bombardments Intensify
Dabanga
Eight volunteers were killed in a charity kitchen in El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur, on Tuesday after reports state a projectile launched by the paramilitary Rapid Support… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Shock As Harare Admits Uncertainty Over Household Billing Numbers
263Chat
In a startling revelation, Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume has disclosed that the City Council is currently unaware of the exact number of households it is billing. Read more »
South Africa: Date Set for Presidential Inauguration
SAnews.gov.za
The Secretary to Parliament, Xolile George, has announced that the inauguration of the President-elect will be held in Pretoria on Wednesday next week. Read more »