June 13
Malawi: Did VP's Office Flout Procedure in Securing Ill-Fated Plane?
Nyasa Times
As the nation mourns the passing of Dr. Saulos Klaus Chilima, Vice President of the Republic of Malawi, one detail that struck me on Thursday was the revelation by Army Commander… Read more »
South Sudan: South Sudan Opposition Leaders Express Doubts Over Upcoming Elections
Capital FM
Opposition leaders from South Sudan, currently engaged in peace talks in Nairobi, have voiced serious concerns about the country's readiness for upcoming elections. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Nobel Laureate Condemns Online Hate
UN News
This #ThrowbackThursday, when the world celebrates the Day for Countering Hate Speech, we are looking back at how Nobel Laureate for Literature Wole Soyinka wielded powerful words… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Army Speaks On Report Its Checkpoint Caused Fatal Road Crash in Enugu
Premium Times
The accident, which involved seven vehicles, occurred at about 6:40 p.m. on Tuesday along Ninth Mile-Ugwu Onyeama Road in the state. Read more »
Seychelles: Naval Visit - Japan Training Squadron Expected in Seychelles From June 17
Seychelles News Agency
The Japan Training Squadron, JS Kashima and JS Shimakaze of the Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force, will make a friendly port call at Victoria in Seychelles from June 17 to 20 as… Read more »
Liberia: Senate Debates Change of Rule to Tighten Grips On Confirmation of Supreme Court Justices, and Tenure Positions
FrontPageAfrica
The Liberian Senate is debating on changing the rules that call for simple majority votes for confirmation of Presidential nominees, particularly those with lifetime tenure… Read more »
Liberia: U.S.$48 Million World Bank Initiatives Transforming Agriculture in Lofa
FrontPageAfrica
Lofa County has witnessed a significant transformation in its agricultural sector due to the combined efforts of the Smallholder Agriculture Transformation and Agribusiness… Read more »
Equatorial Guinea: 'The Persecution of the Past Has Given New Impetus to the Church Which Is Now Appreciated By All' [interview]
Agenzia Fides
"We are living in a period of new dynamics in our Church," affirms the President of the Episcopal Conference of Equatorial Guinea, Juan Domingo-Beka Esono Ayang, Bishop of Mongomo,… Read more »
Uganda: Over 20 NUP Supporters Join NRM, Encouraged to Combat Poverty
Nile Post
More than twenty active youth leaders from the National Unity Platform (NUP) have joined the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM). Read more »
Nigeria: 2024 Oil Bid Round - Stakeholders' Advocacy Tilts Towards Promoting Local Participation
Leadership
There is an ongoing push recommending good corporate governance structure among indigenous oil companies to give them better opportunities to participate successfully in the 2024… Read more »
Uganda: Minister, RDC Clash Over Illegal Eviction in Buikwe
Nile Post
The Minister of State in the Office of the Vice-President, Ms Diana Nankunda Mutasingwa, on Wednesday evening faced off with the Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Hawa Ndege… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Kwanza Govt Policies Yielding Positive Results - CS Ndung'u
Capital FM
Treasury Cabinet Secretary Njuguna Ndung'u says policies of the Kenya Kwanza government have started to yield some positive results. Read more »
Kenya: Treasury Proposes Sh657bn Education Budget
Capital FM
Treasury has proposed that Sh657billion be allocated to the Education sector in the 2024/25 Financial Year. Read more »
Ghana: Tertiary Education Unions Announce Strike Over Discriminatory Allowance Implementation
Accra Times
The leadership of TEWU-GH, TUAAG, and TUWAG warned that if the issues are not resolved by June 30, 2024, they will be forced to take further action Read more »
Ghana: Minority Gives Government 24 Hours to Clear Global Fund Consignment
Accra Times
"Therefore, Mr president, at least the right to health care is enshrined in the 1992 constitution and you should not continue to disgrace Ghana like you continue to do. So, we… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia, Somalia Leaders Engage in Phone Call With Qatar's Emir On 'Shared Regional and International Interests'
Addis Standard
In a phone call on 12 June Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and the leader of Qatar, Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, discussed ways to support and enhance the existing cooperative… Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzania's National Debt Reaches 91.7tri/-
Daily News
By March 2024, Tanzania's national debt had surged to 91.7tri/-, up from 77tri/- reported the previous year. Read more »
South Africa: Tobacco Use in SA Remains High, With Smokers Starting At a Younger Age
SAnews.gov.za
The prevalence of smoking in South Africa remains high compared to other countries, with an average of 8.5 cigarettes smoked per day by daily smokers. Read more »
South Africa: SA Records Second Death From Mpox, With Six Known Positive Cases
SAnews.gov.za
Health Minister Dr Joe Phaahla has announced a second death linked to Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa Restores Musara Chieftainship
263Chat
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has reversed a decision made by former Minister of Local Government July Moyo to downgrade the Musara Chieftainship to a headman. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Govt to Tackle Road Traffic Accidents With Stringent Measures
263Chat
The Minister of Transport and Infrastructural Development, Felix Mhona has outlined urgent measures to combat the alarming rate of road traffic accidents in the country. Read more »
Nigeria: NCDC Alerts On Cholera Outbreak in Nigeria, Records 30 Deaths
Premium Times
According to the NCDC, 10 states contributed 90 per cent to the burden of cholera. Read more »
South Africa: Mpox in South Africa - Here's What We Know
GroundUp
Health department reports second death from the disease Read more »
South Africa: National Arts Festival Battles to Get Much-Needed Lottery Funding
GroundUp
The decision not to fund the country's longest running arts festival was communicated a month before its start date Read more »
South Africa: Philippi Satellite Police Station to Open After Two-Year Wait
GroundUp
The community is desperate for more policing Read more »