July 02
Uganda: Katanga Murder Trial Starts Today
Nile Post
The murder trial of former businessman Henry Katanga starts today, July 2, before Judge Isaac Muwata of the High Court in Kampala. Read more »
Southern Africa: We Will Deal With You - Zanu-PF Says in Chilling Warning Over Planned Protests During SADC Summit
New Zimbabwe
ZANU PF Director for Information Farai Marapira has sent out a chilling warning to opposition political parties planning protests during August's SADC Summit, saying they are ready… Read more »
Kenya: 'Newest Elephant in the Room' - Age Cheating in Kenyan Athletics
Capital FM
Athletics Kenya (AK) president Jack Tuwei reveals they have unearthed a worrying trend of age cheating through forgery of identification documents, including birth and school… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa's 70,000kg Rhino Horn Stockpile Must Be Burnt to Prevent Illegal Trading [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Despite a global ban on international buying and selling of rhino horn since 1977, the South African government and owners of private rhino reserves continue to stockpile it. A new… Read more »
Nigeria: The Road to the Village - Novelist Chigozie Obioma On Nigeria's Brutal Civil War, Love and Redemption [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Chigozie Obioma is the Nigerian author of the novels The Fishermen (2015) and An Orchestra of Minorities (2019), both shortlisted for the Booker Prize for their unique, folkloric… Read more »
Kenya: The IMF Is Failing Countries Like Kenya - Why, and What Can Be Done About It [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The recent Kenyan protests are a warning that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is failing. The public does not think it is helping its member countries manage their economic… Read more »
Africa: Lifetime Achievement Awards for Trailblazing Couple in African Journalism – Tami Hultman and Reed Kramer
allAfrica
Two co-founders of AllAfrica Global Media - Tami Hultman and Reed Kramer - were honored with Lifetime Achievement Awards during the 2024 African Media Leaders Summit in Nairobi,… Read more »
Liberia: A Call to Rescind the Appointment of Cllr. Jonathan Massaquoi As Executive Director of War and Economic Crimes Courts [document]
FrontPageAfrica
Dear President Boakai: Read more »
Ethiopia: Turkey Mediates Between Somalia and Ethiopia Over Somaliland Naval Deal Crisis
Agenzia Fides
Turkey plays a mediating role in the crisis between Somalia and Ethiopia over the naval agreement that the latter signed at the beginning of the year with the breakaway region of… Read more »
Mozambique: Rubbish Not Collected in Maputo Because of Debt
AIM
Maputo 2 Jul (AIM) - The residents of several neighborhoods of Maputo city are facing heaps of foul-smelling rubbish in the streets because the municipal council has stopped… Read more »
Kenya: ODM Endorses Gen Z Protests
Capital FM
The Raila Odinga-led Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party's Central Committee has endorsed the youth-led protest saying the fall of the Finance Bill signaled a no-confidence vote… Read more »
South Africa: How Will South Africa's New Coalition Govt Steer Foreign Policy? [analysis]
ISS
The challenge of decision making by consensus may see South Africa adopting more middle-of-the-road policies on pressing global challenges. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Power Adds Two Electric Vehicles to Its Fleet
Capital FM
Simba Corporation, an automotive company, has delivered the first all-electric Mahindra XUV400 Sports Utility Vehicle to Kenya Power. Read more »
Nigeria: Abuja Building Collapse - Rod Union Calls On National Assembly to Stop Trend
Vanguard
The Iron Rod Distributors Employers Union of Nigeria (IRSDEUN) has warned its members over the usage of substandard materials for projects in Abuja, even as it called on the… Read more »
South Sudan: South Sudan's Authorities Show Their Aversion to Criticism Yet Again
HRW
Last week, authorities in Jonglei state detained a photojournalist with the state-run South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation for participating in protests about the cost of living… Read more »
South Africa: What the New Cabinet Could Mean for SA's Energy and Environment Future [analysis]
Daily Maverick
The government of national unity has brought about a new Cabinet and significant changes with it. What could some of these shifts hold for SA's energy and environmental policies? Read more »
South Africa: Cosatu Gauteng Troubled By Government Vacuum in the Province
COSATU
The Congress of South African Trade Unions(COSATU) in Gauteng is disturbed by the government vacuum in the province created by the continuous postponement of the announcement of… Read more »
South Africa: Cosatu Welcomes Eskom Initiatives to End Loadshedding
COSATU
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) commends Eskom on 96 days of no loadshedding. We celebrate the tireless efforts of the employees of Eskom to turn our most… Read more »
Ghana: President Akufo-Addo Highlights Critical Challenges At SDGs Action Summit 2024
Ghana Presidency
In a powerful opening address at the SDGs Action Summit 2024, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo underscored the duality of our current global situation, highlighting both… Read more »
Ghana: Ghana's Progress and Challenges in Achieving the SDGs Highlighted By President Akufo-Addo
Ghana Presidency
At the SDGs Action Summit 2024, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo delivered a keynote address highlighting both the significant progress Ghana has made towards achieving the… Read more »
Ghana: President Akufo-Addo's Four-Point Agenda to Accelerate SDGs Implementation
Ghana Presidency
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo unveiled a comprehensive Four-Point Agenda to accelerate the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) during his address at… Read more »
Uganda: Centenary Bank Hands Relief to Kasese Flood Victims
Independent (Kampala)
Centenary Bank, the largest commercial microfinance bank in Uganda, in response to the devastating landslides and floods that struck Kasese District in May, displacing over 1,000… Read more »
Ghana: Freddie Blay, Son Sue Okudjeto Ablakwa Over Labadi Beach Matter
Ghanaian Times
Mr Kwame Blay, son of Mr Freddie Blay, the former Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has sued Mr Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the Member of Parliament for North Tongu… Read more »
Central African Republic: Central African Republic - Step Toward Accountability
HRW
Special Criminal Court Arrests Former Armed Group Leader Read more »
Kenya: Kindiki Warns Against More Protests On Thursday, Sunday As Death Toll Rises to 41
Capital FM
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has warned against planned protests on Thursday and Sunday, vowing to end the widespread violence that has gripped the nation. Read more »