June 12
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 »
Liberia: Senator Joseph Donates Over U.S.$6,000 Medical Consignment to Bassa
New Republic
Residents of Grand Bassa County were filled with joy as Montserrado County Senator Saah Joseph, in collaboration with the Liberian Senate, generously donated a significant quantity… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Journalist Tatiana Osango Assaulted After Interview Criticizing DRC President
CPJ
Authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo should impartially investigate the June 5 assault of broadcast journalist Tatiana Osango and ensure those responsible are held… Read more »
South Africa: Things Don't Fall Apart - the Centre Starts to Hold As GNU Takes Shape [analysis]
Daily Maverick
With a centre of consensus that is broadly social democratic, if conservative-populist on some of their respective policy planks, South Africa can fashion a craft to set sail into… Read more »
South Africa: Gift of the Givers' Imtiaz Sooliman Calls On ANC to Consider Palestine Cause in Coalition Decisions [analysis]
Daily Maverick
The ongoing court case against the Israeli state cannot be stopped, thus the ANC needs to consider this when making coalition decisions, says Gift of the Givers founder Dr Imtiaz… Read more »
Guinea: Advancing Gender Equality in the Health Workforce - Insights From the Gulf of Guinea [blog]
Nigeria Health Watch
Following the devastating Ebola outbreak in 2014, it became clear that the health systems in countries in West Africa were not prepared to effectively respond to public health… Read more »
Namibia: Pressure Mounts On Mbumba to Reject Anti-Gay Bill
Namibian
... Petition garners 5 000 signatures Read more »
Namibia: Equal Namibia Petitions President to Veto Anti-LGBTQI+ Bill
Namibian
The Namibia Equal Rights Movement (Equal Namibia) petition calling for president Nangolo Mbumba to veto the passing of the anti-lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender,… Read more »
Namibia: More Than 2,200 Prisoners to Be Released
Namibian
The Namibian Correctional Service (NCS) is set to release 2 228 offenders after president Nangolo Mbumba granted presidential pardons and reprieves to some categories of prisoners. Read more »
Ghana: Ghana Finalises Debt Treatment Agreement With Official Creditor Committee - Commercial Creditors Still Outstanding
Accra Times
Government secures MoU with Official Creditor Committee but agreement with Commercial Creditors is outstanding. Read more »
Ghana: I Will Restore Collapsed Banks - John Mahama
Accra Times
Former president Mahama also promised to reset the country by restoring the economy Read more »
Sudan: U.S. Ambassadors Highlight Sudan Crisis At Home and Abroad
Dabanga
The US Special Envoy for Sudan, Tom Perriello, says that he met with Kenyan President William Ruto on Monday evening in Nairobi as part of his consultations on the war in Sudan,… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Themba Nkatazo - the Selfless Hero Transforming His Community
263Chat
A name synonymous with selflessness and community service, Themba Nkatazo has emerged as an iconic figure whose impact transcends the written word. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Winky D, Sulu Among Top Acts for ZimFest
New Zimbabwe
The annual Zimfest mega-show returns for a milestone weekend celebration next month with an exhilarating line-up of artists and more than 10,000 people expected to attend as… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Cabinet Approves U.S.$400 Penalty for Errant Liquor Outlets
New Zimbabwe
THERE is a wanton violation of operating conditions of liquor outlets resulting in the arrest of 124 owners, who face a US$400 fine in future after Cabinet approved a new penalty… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mthuli Ncube Urges Zimbabweans in the UK to Invest Back Home
New Zimbabwe
Finance and Investment Promotion Minister Mthuli Ncube has encouraged Zimbabweans living in the UK to consider investing back home considering the emerging convenient macro and… Read more »
South Africa: Cosatu Urges Workers to Guard Against Mpox [press release]
COSATU
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) warns workers to be cautious after Minister of Health, Joe Phaahla, announced the outbreak of Mpox disease in the country. Read more »
South Africa: New Law Proposed to Stop SLAPP Suits
GroundUp
The Centre for Applied Legal Studies and Right2Protest hope legislators will adopt it to protect journalists and activists Read more »
South Africa: These Durban Families Will Have to Wait Until Next Year for a Reliable Water Supply
GroundUp
City of eThekwini says the water crisis in parts of the city will only be fully resolved in 2025 Read more »
South Africa: Graves Across Nelson Mandela Bay Ruined By Storm
GroundUp
"These are our families and this is causing new pain" Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: UN and DR Congo, Another 'Expert Report' Meant to Perpetuate Chaos [opinion]
New Times
Malcolm X once said, "Racism is like a Cadillac: a new model comes out every year." This quote perfectly encapsulates the UN Group of Experts (GoE) reports on DR Congo. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwandan Envoy James Ngango Presents Credentials to Swiss President
New Times
Rwanda's ambassador designate to Switzerland James Ngango on Tuesday, June 11, presented his letters of credence to President Viola Amherd. Read more »
Nigeria: Report On Conscription of Nigerian Students Is Fake News - Russia
Daily Trust
The Embassy of the Russian Federation in the Federal Republic of Nigeria has debunked reports of forced enrollment of Nigerian students in Russia into the Russian military before… Read more »
Nigeria: Terrorism - Military Has Abandoned My LG for 10 Years - Borno Speaker
Daily Trust
The Speaker, Borno State House of Assembly, Rt Hon. Abdulkarim Lawan, has alleged that the Nigerian military has abandoned Guzamala Local Government Area of the state for 10 years… Read more »
Nigeria: Some Governors Using Criminals to Rig Elections - Jonathan
Daily Trust
Former President Godluck Jonathan has alleged that some states governors are busy encouraging criminals for political use, instead of encouraging best brains in the civil service. Read more »