June 12
Africa: 'Three Things We Need G7 to Do' - an Open Letter From 49 MPs Across Africa
African Arguments
A group of parliamentarians from 20 countries across Africa call for debt forgiveness, financial reform, and climate commitments to be met. Read more »
Liberia: 'Water Everywhere' - Heavy Rains Cause Flooding in Monrovia
Liberian Observer
The voice on the line remained calm, devoid of panic, yet hinted at underlying distress. The caller expressed a desire to speak with the Editor. Read more »
Africa: Africa Heats Up for World Cup 2026!
allAfrica
The race for 2026 World Cup spots is heating up as top African teams battle fiercely across the qualifying groups. Read more »
Botswana: Masisi's Threat to Send 30,000 Elephants At Odds With Trophy Hunting Threat to Elephants, and People [opinion]
allAfrica
Botswana has threatened to send 10,000 elephants to the UK and another 20,000 to Germany as UK and European countries move toward banning the import of hunting trophies. According… Read more »
Tanzania: Police Linked to Killings At Gold Mine
HRW
Police in Tanzania guarding the North Mara Gold Mine have been linked to the killing of least six people and injury of several others during clashes since February 2024, Human… Read more »
South Africa: Alexandra Residents Protests Over Prolonged Power Cuts - South African News Briefs - June 12, 2024
allAfrica
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Malawi: Tributes Pour in for Malawi VP Chilima
The Herald
Condolence messages and tributes continue to pour in from Africa and beyond following the death of Malawian Vice President Dr Saulos Chilima in a plane crash in a mountainous… Read more »
Uganda: Three MPs Remanded to Prison Over Corruption
Nile Post
Accused of soliciting money from the chairperson of the human rights commission to inflate the 2024/2025 budget, members of parliament Cissy Namujju, Yusuf Mutembuli and Paul… Read more »
Sudan: Waiting Would Be 'Death Sentence' for Millions On Brink of Starvation - Relief Chief
UN News
Millions of people are teetering on the brink of starvation as conflict rages across many corners of the world. Nowhere is this more evident than in Sudan and Gaza, UN Emergency… Read more »
Africa: Worldwide Levels of Forced Displacement Hit New High - UNHCR
UN News
This year and last have seen historically high levels of forced displacement worldwide according to the UN refugee agency's (UNHCR) 2024 flagship Global Trends Report published on… Read more »
Sudan: TSC President Receives Document of Covenant and Charter From West Kordofan Community's Components
SNA
President of the Transitional Sovereignty Council (TSC) and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, General Abdel-Fattah Al-Burhan, met on Wednesday with the components of the West… Read more »
Sudan: Sudan Food Emergency - Local Researcher Unpacks Scale of the Disaster and What Action Is Needed [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The UN recently warned of the risk of famine in Sudan. The war between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces has killed civilians and devastated livelihoods on a… Read more »
Malawi: Malawi Farming Experiment Shows How Simple Changes Can Boost Maize Yields and Improve Soil [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Malawi's increasingly unpredictable rainfall and higher than usual temperatures are causing problems for smallholder farmers. Soil erosion has increased, causing soil fertility and… Read more »
Uganda: From VIP to Kitalya, MPs to Feel the Floor, Literally
Nile Post
The three legislators, for some reason, all checked into court in royal blue despite having no ties to Forum for Democratic Change, the political organisation that uses the colour. Read more »
Southern Africa: Southern African Nations Wary As UK's Labor Party Commits to Hunting Trophy Ban
VOA
Some Southern African countries pushing against the United Kingdom's anti-hunting efforts suffered a blow when the Labor Party, expected to form the next government, committed last… Read more »
Nigeria: Mental Health Services Are Scarce in Nigeria but There's a Huge Need [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Emergency hotlines have a crucial role to play in improving access to mental health services, particularly in countries where these services are in short supply. Read more »
Uganda: False Claims, Real Harm - LGBT Ugandans Shut Out From Asylum By Impostors
Global Press Journal
Uganda's anti-homosexuality laws offer plentiful reasons for transgender, gay and other gender and sexual minorities to seek asylum abroad. But some heterosexual people have seen… Read more »
Ghana: Government Considering $1.7 Billion Support From Afreximbank - Ministry of Finance
Accra Times
Government says it is considering a $1.7billion support from Afreximbank but provides no additional information, as Minister of State at the Finance Ministry, Abena Osei-Asare… Read more »
Uganda: Men's Mental Health Month Shines Light On Silent Struggles
Nile Post
June is Men's Mental Health Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the unique mental health challenges faced by men. Despite societal progress in addressing mental… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Eyes New Tax Reforms to Power Its Near Trillion-Birr Budget for Upcoming Fiscal Year
Addis Standard
With the proposed federal budget nearing one trillion birr for the upcoming fiscal year, the government is preparing to introduce new tax categories and broaden the tax base with… Read more »
Kenya: Enlisting Remote Workers Into the Kenya Tax Register - Time for Kenya to Consider the Remote Visa Option?
Capital FM
Like many governments around the world, the Government of Kenya (GoK) has unveiled an initiative to incorporate individuals working remotely for Kenyan organizations into its tax… Read more »
Uganda: Fewer Women Participating Raises Concerns as Study Loans Awarded
Observer
With a budget of Shs 5.2bn, the Higher Education Students' Financing Board (HESFB) awarded study loans to 1,196 needy but brilliant students to pursue diploma and undergraduate… Read more »
South Africa: Twelve Life Terms, Plus 75 Years in Prison for Serial Rapist
SAnews.gov.za
Bhekithemba Fanozi Nxumalo has been sentenced to 12 terms of life imprisonment and an additional 75 years in jail in the Mtubatuba High Court for a string of rapes. Read more »
Ghana: Alban Bagbin Cautions Against Military Involvement in December Elections
Accra Times
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin has spoken against the active military involvement during electoral processes in the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Actor Sule Suebebe Dies At 68
Premium Times
A few months after Baba Suebebe's public plea for forgiveness and financial help, he passes away after an undisclosed, prolonged illness. Read more »