June 12
West Africa: Could Senegal Help Mediate Tensions Between Ecowas and AES States? [analysis]
ISS
Given their favourable standing with Alliance of Sahel States (AES) countries, Senegal's new leaders could resolve regional tensions. Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Issues Guidelines As Cholera Kills Five in Two Days
Premium Times
As of 28 April 2024, data from the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) shows that Nigeria has recorded 815 suspected cholera cases and 14 deaths across 25 states. Read more »
Nigeria: Insecurity in Zamfara Can Be Resolved in Two Weeks If - Governor Lawal
Premium Times
The governor spoke of his helplessness to deal with the insecurity in Zamfara State as he would have loved to. Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Ramps Up Efforts to Actively Engage in Brics
Ethiopian Herald
ADDIS ABABA - Ethiopia has taken various measures to enhance its active role in the BRICS bloc in line with its national development priorities, said Foreign Affairs Minster… Read more »
Rwanda: Migration - UNHCR Accused of Lying in Wake of New Anti-Rwanda Claims
New Times
The UN refugee agency has been accused of "undermining Rwanda's welcoming policy" and lying in its latest attempt to block Britain's plan to deport undocumented migrants to Rwanda. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Govt Allays Covid-19 Fears, Says Flu Outbreak Synonymous With Winter Season
New Zimbabwe
Government has said that the current flu outbreak across the country is common during the winter season and not Covid-19 as suspected. Read more »
Africa: New Framework Launched to Eliminate Visceral Leishmaniasis in Eastern Africa [press release]
WHO-AFRO
A new, comprehensive framework has been launched to guide health authorities, policy-makers and other stakeholders towards elimination of visceral leishmaniasis (VL) as a public… Read more »
Somalia: At Least 180 Migrants Feared Dead in Accident Off Yemen's Coast
People's Dispatch
Every year thousands of migrants fleeing poverty, conflict zones or harsh climate conditions and in search of jobs and decent life face death and inhumane conditions in their… Read more »
Angola: Legal Tool On Minimum Wage Sent to Head of State for Promulgation
ANGOP
The National Council for Social Consultation on Wednesday, in Luanda Province, unanimously approved and recommended the adoption of the model agreed between the trade unions and… Read more »
Ghana: World Bank Supports Policy Reform of Ghana's Energy Sector and Access to Clean Cooking [press release]
World Bank
The World Bank today approved a $250 million credit from the International Development Association (IDA)* and a $10 million grant from the Energy Sector Management Assistance… Read more »
Liberia: Reforms to Improve Service Delivery, Boost Tax Revenues, and Strengthen Accountability and Transparency in Liberia [press release]
World Bank
The World Bank approved today financing for the Governance Reform and Accountability Transformation (GREAT) Project. This flagship project, funded by an International Development… Read more »
Liberia: U.S. Group Conducts Hearings On Liberia
New Dawn
- A Liberian group is calling on the government to prioritize the establishment of war and economic crimes court for the country to nib the culture of impunity. Read more »
Southern Africa: Zimbabwe Strategically Positioning for Brics+ Alliance
The Herald
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Zimbabwe: Senegalese Minister Calls for Lifting of Zim Sanctions
The Herald
Senegalese Secretary of State for Culture, Creative Industries and Historical Heritage Dr Bacary Sarr has called for the lifting of sanctions illegally imposed on Zimbabwe and for… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Dembare Fans Remember Dark Day
The Herald
June 11 will forever be etched in the annals of Harare giants, Dynamos, as one of the darkest days in the club's six decades of existence. Read more »
Africa: Power of Acknowledging White Privilege in Addressing Racism Within United Nations
IPS
As we commemorate the 103rd anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre this month, organizations and communities should focus on white privilege as it is a critical but often… Read more »
Nigeria: Protest As Kano Govt Demolishes Makeshift Shops Around Eid Ground
Vanguard
...Journalists escape lynching Read more »
South Africa: Police Launch Investigation Following Death of Murder Suspect in Hospital
SAPS
The Police in Thohoyandou are investigating an inquest case, after a 37-year-old male suspect died in hospital, on Tuesday, 11 June 2024 at around 08:00. Read more »
South Africa: A 20-Year-Old Foreign National Arrested for Possession of Illicit Cigarettes in Makhado Remanded in Police Custody
SAPS
A 20-year-old Zimbabwean national arrested in connection with possession of illicit cigarettes in Makhado residential area under Vhembe District was remanded in custody when he… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerians Celebrating Democracy On Foundation Laid By Abiola - Ogun Governor
Premium Times
Though Abiola is long gone, the lives he touched while alive still speak of his impact. Read more »
Nigeria: Democracy Day - Governor Commutes Death Sentences for 45 Inmates, Pardons 41 Others
Premium Times
Mr Abiodun said the gesture signaled a break from past grievances and a move towards a more inclusive and compassionate society where merciful second chances are granted to… Read more »
Nigeria: Three Trapped As Five-Storey Building Collapses in Anambra
Premium Times
The building, which was still under construction, collapsed at about 3 a.m. on Wednesday. Read more »
Rwanda: UNHCR Response to Media Inquiries Related to the UK-Rwanda Asylum Partnership
UNHCR
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, has repeatedly commended Rwanda for generously hosting thousands of refugees and for its commitment to receive, on a temporary basis, asylum-seekers… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa's Biggest Arts Festival Turns 50 - We Assess Its Impact [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The National Arts Festival was established in 1974 in Grahamstown (now Makhanda) in South Africa's Eastern Cape province. Each year, in winter, the rural town transforms into a… Read more »
South Sudan: With Oil Exports Disrupted, What Lies Ahead for South Sudan?
Crisis Group
In this episode of The Horn, Alan is joined by Edmund Yakani, executive director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization, to discuss new political talks in Kenya and… Read more »