June 13
South Africa: Security Guards Protest Outside Durban Hospital, Demanding Their Jobs Back
GroundUp
Their contracts were not renewed after they participated in an unprotected strike last year Read more »
Zimbabwe: Ex-Police Officer Strikes Mother to Death With a Hoe
New Zimbabwe
A former police officer, Sungano Makubika from Chihota Village under the Marondera district, has left the community in shock after he fatally struck his mother with a hoe. Read more »
West Africa: Wameca 2024 - Time to Pause for Reflections [press release]
MFWA
After seven consecutive years of hosting West Africa's biggest media gathering, the West Africa Media Excellence Conference and Awards (WAMECA), the Media Foundation for West… Read more »
Botswana: U.S. and Botswana to Co-Host African Chiefs of Defense Conference
Africom
The United States and Botswana will co-host the 2024 African Chiefs of Defense Conference in Gaborone the last week of June, bringing together top military leaders from across… Read more »
Somalia: Qatar Amir, Somali President Discuss Ways to Boost Bilateral Relations in Phone Call
Shabelle
Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani discussed with the President of the sisterly Federal Republic of Somalia HE Hassan Sheikh Mahmud, bilateral relations… Read more »
Ghana: Govt Allocates Gh¢741m for Water, Sanitation Mgt
Ghanaian Times
Government has allocated GH¢741.05 million for water and sanitation management for the 2024 fiscal year, Deputy Minister of Finance, Dr Alexander Ampabeng, has disclosed. Read more »
Liberia: Ex-VP Taylor Warns Against Using Sex to Achieve Goals National Women Leadership and Entrepreneurship Conference
FrontPageAfrica
Former Vice President, Chief Dr. Jewel Howard Taylor, has urged young women and girls to avoid exploiting their bodies to achieve their goals. She emphasized the numerous dangers… Read more »
Liberia: Cllr. Tiawan Gongloe Criticizes Unity Party-Led Government for Violating Its Own Tenure Laws
FrontPageAfrica
The former standard bearer of the Liberian People's Party (LPP) and his party have taken a swipe at Joseph Boakai, accusing the Liberian president of violating Liberia's Public… Read more »
Liberia: Boakai's Officials Fail to Present U.S.$25m Cargo Tracking Agreement At Senate Hearing, Blame Weah Administration for Signing 'Illegal' Deal
FrontPageAfrica
A 15-year cargo tracking contract worth $25M and signed between the Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) led-government of ex-President George Manneh Weah and the Global Tracking… Read more »
Liberia: 'Liberia Trade Facility Bad'
New Dawn
Liberia's Fula Business Association President, Mr. Mohammed M. Barry, has alarmed bad trade facilitation across the country while urging the government to address the issues of… Read more »
Liberia: CDC At a Crossroad
Liberian Observer
In a bold move, "We the People", the leading political organization advocating for sweeping reforms within the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC), has issued an ultimatum to the… Read more »
Liberia: Elephants Add New Towns to Crop-Raiding Menu
Liberian Observer
Last year, Nancy Mulbah, a businesswoman in Duala, decided to quit her market table to become a full-time farmer. Read more »
Namibia: Divers Still Searching for Swakop Man Who Jumped Off Jetty
Namibian
Divers at Swakopmund are still searching for a man who allegedly jumped off the Swakopmund Jetty on Saturday. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu's Dobale, Military Parade, Cultural Displays Highlight Democracy Day Celebration
This Day
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's slip as he was mounting the parade vehicle was the centre of attention during yesterday's Democracy Day ceremony at Eagle Square, Abuja. Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Revamps Role in Brics for Mutual Benefits
Ethiopian Herald
During the recent meeting of BRICS Foreign Ministers, Foreign Affairs Minister Taye Atskesellasie has indicated the commitment of Ethiopia to enhance its role in the BRICS bloc in… Read more »
Ethiopia: Russian Pan-African Center Pledges 250 Mln USD to Ethiopia
Ethiopian Herald
Having inked quadripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ministries of Women and Social Affairs, Health and Bonga University, Russian Pan-African Public-Private… Read more »
Namibia: Two Clinics Serve Over 8 000 Residents
New Era
Despite the access to and availability of quality healthcare for most Namibians having increased steadily since independence, facilities remain inaccessible to those in poor rural… Read more »
Nigeria: Shehu Sani Urges Tinubu to Pardon Imprisoned #EndSARS Protesters, Reform Nigerian Prisons
Premium Times
Mr Sani also told President Tinubu that many of the economic reforms have caused hardship to Nigerians. Read more »
Nigeria: Two Killed As Police Battle Suspected Ipob Members in Gun Duel
Premium Times
"The criminals opened fire on the (security) operatives upon sighting them." Read more »
Nigeria: Gunmen Abduct Retired School Principal, Demand Ransom
Premium Times
The police have confirmed the kidnapped but denied knowledge of ransom demand Read more »
Nigeria: Democracy Day - APC Assures of Better Days Ahead for Nigerians
Premium Times
The APC said the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu's administration is on course, with better days ahead for Nigerians. Read more »
Nigeria: One Dead, Two Others Rescued in Anambra Building Collapse
Premium Times
The building, which was still under construction, collapsed at about 3 a.m. on Wednesday. Read more »
Nigeria: Kano Emirate Tussle - Follow Your Grandfather's Footsteps - Nyass' Family Urges Emir Sanusi
Daily Trust
The family of Sheikh Ibrahim Nyass has urged the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, to decline reinstatement and follow his grandfather's example who did the same thing. Read more »
Nigeria: Minimum Wage - No Agreement Reached With FG - NLC
Daily Trust
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has faulted President Bola Tinubu's claims that an agreement has been reached on a new national minimum wage, insisting that its demand for a new… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Gets Shs350bn for Refugees, Climate Change Programs From Denmark
Nile Post
Uganda is set to receive shs350 billion (USD 95 million) from Denmark for climate change, refugee programs and civic space support. Read more »