June 13
Nigeria: Rainstorm Destroys Over 100 Houses in Jigawa
Daily Trust
A devastating windstorm and heavy rain have wreaked havoc in Kaugama Local Government Area of Jigawa State, causing over 100 houses to collapse and resulting in property loss. Read more »
Nigeria: 10th NASS - Ezea Faults Report Listing Him Among Senators Without Bill in One Year
Vanguard
**Says I sponsored a bill, raised several motions, contributed to debates Read more »
Nigeria: Sports Minister Demands Swift Action Towards Fixing World Cup Qualification Challenges
Vanguard
The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has demanded that the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) urgently put in place the necessary framework to… Read more »
Nigeria: 2026 W/Cup - NFF Plans Changes to Ensure Super Eagles' Qualification
Vanguard
The President of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) , Ibrahim Gusau says the Federation will take all necessary steps to ensure the Super Eagles qualify for the 2026 World Cup in… Read more »
Nigeria: Democracy Day - Despite Challenges, Don't Give Up On Nigeria - Governors
Daily Trust
Governors of Nigerian states have urged Nigerians to recommit themselves to the growth and development of the country despite challenges. Read more »
Nigeria: Leaders Rangers Crash in Ibadan, Ikorodu City, Beyond Limit Gain Promotion to NPFL
This Day
League leaders, Enugu Rangers, were on the losing side yesterday evening as old rivals, Shooting Stars of Ibadan, picked the maximum points right in front of their home crowd. Read more »
Liberia: Qatar Airways to Launch in Liberia
New Dawn
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Madam Sara Beysolow Nyanti, announces here that Qatar Airways, a multi-award-winning airline recognized by the international air transport rating… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Football Mourns Eddie 'Mboma' Nyatanga
The Herald
As businessmen and the well-heeled were jostling for seats on a government-chartered Air Zimbabwe plane to Tunisia in January 2004, they were called to order by one Eddie "Mboma"… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Contractor Finishes Work On Harare Drive
The Herald
LOCAL contractor, Asphalt Products, has finished reworking a 5km stretch of Harare Drive after the Government confirmed that the company had been told its original effort was below… Read more »
Nigeria: Gumel Charges Sports Administrators in Nigeria On Capacity
This Day
Sports Administrators in the country have been urged to always avail themselves of opportunities to enhance their knowledge in various aspects of their sports. Read more »
June 12
Ethiopia: Parliament Considers Bill Allowing Interception of Communications Without Court Order in Crime, Terrorism Cases
Addis Standard
The House of Peoples' Representatives is currently considering a new bill that would empower investigators to intercept communications and correspondence without judicial… Read more »
Africa: Why Doesn't Water Help With Spicy Food? What About Milk or Beer? [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Spicy foods taste spicy because they contain a family of compounds called capsaicinoids. Capsaicin is the major culprit. It's found in chillies, jalapeños, cayenne pepper,… Read more »
Africa: Africa's Nile River Suffocating With Waste
VOA
The Nile River is the second-longest river in the world. It provides crucial resources to 11 countries, including South Sudan, the world's youngest nation. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Slips, Falls At Democracy Day Event - Atiku, Others React
Premium Times
Mr Tinubu had hours before the parade addressed Nigerians via live broadcast on the occasion of the Democracy Day celebration Read more »
Nigeria: No Deal With Govt On U.S.$41 Minimum Wage Offer - Labour
This Day
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has said that organised labour neither reached any agreement with the Federal Government and the employers on the base figure for a National… Read more »
Malawi: 21 Days of National Mourning After the Death of Vice President Chilima
Agenzia Fides
The death of Vice President Saulos Klaus Chilima in a plane crash has shaken Malawi. Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Should Surrender Over Corruption - Besigye
Nile Post
Last week, Museveni expressed concern about the rampant corruption in Uganda, revealing that even some of his staff at State House have been involved in corrupt practices. The… Read more »
Tanzania: East Africa Pipeline Project Paid Compensation to 99% of 'Project Victims'
Daily News
The East Africa Crude Oil Pipeline Project (EACOP) has completed 99 percent of compensation payments for project victims in the lake zone. Read more »
South Africa: One Mpox Patient Passes Away, While Four Are Still in Recovery
SAnews.gov.za
Health Minister Dr Joe Phaahla has announced that one of the five Mpox patients in South Africa passed away on Monday at Tembisa Hospital in Gauteng. Read more »
Nigeria: No, Nigeria's Finance Minister Has Not Proposed a National Minimum Wage of N105,000 - Almost Double the Current Level
Africa Check
No, Nigeria's finance minister has not proposed a national minimum wage of N105,000 - almost double the current level Read more »
Kenya: Tana River MPs Accuse Top Security Officials of Fueling Boundary Conflict
Capital FM
Legislators hailing from Tana River County now want Eastern Regional Commander Joseph Napeiyan and Kitui County Commissioner held culpable for the boundary tension between Tana… Read more »
Benin: Benin-Niger Oil Export Row Flares Again
DW
Niger has accused Benin of kidnapping five oil workers, while Benin claims the men entered a sensitive oil terminal illegally. Read more »
Senegal: Senegal Joins Oil-Producing Nations With Launch of First Offshore Field
RFI
Senegal has joined the ranks of oil-producing nations with Australian company Woodside Energy on Tuesday announcing the start of production in the West African country's first… Read more »
Kenya: Shakahola Death Toll Hits 448 As 2 More Bodies Exhumed
Capital FM
Two more bodies were on Tuesday exhumed at the Shakahola Forest during the fifth phase of the ongoing recovery exercise. Read more »
Sierra Leone: Ex-Sierra Leone Rebel Commander Sues Advocates for Wrongful Prosecution
Liberian Observer
The Civil Law Court in Monrovia is set to begin hearings on June 15 regarding a US$50 million lawsuit filed by Gibril Massaquoi against Global Justice and Research Project (GJRP)… Read more »