June 12
Lesotho: Training Workshop On Procurement and Beneficial Ownership in Lesotho [analysis]
Democracy Works
In an effort to deepen transparency and inclusive, corrupt-free, responsive, good governance and policy-processes around socio-economic development, employability and policy… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Are Presidents Good Role Models for Vaccination Uptake? [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Immunisation is considered one of the most cost-effective public health interventions, saving millions of lives each year, and benefiting the health of the wider community through… Read more »
Nigeria: Weak Institutions Crippling Nigeria's Democracy - Onigbinde
Vanguard
CEO and co-founder of BudgIT, a civic-tech organization, Seun Onigbinde has highlighted the ongoing challenges faced by Nigeria's democracy due to weak governmental institutions. Read more »
Kenya: Taita Taveta Launches Sh2mn Roadside Tree Planting Covering 275km
Capital FM
Taita Taveta County has unveiled a Sh2 million roadside tree planing campaign to cover 275 kilometers of road as part of its climate action. Read more »
Gambia: Justice Jaiteh Overrules Defence's Application On Ammunition Report
The Point
Justice E. Jaiteh of the High Court on Monday 10 June overruled Defence Counsel L.J. Darboe and Counsel O. Sillah's application to reject the ammunition report sought to be… Read more »
Gambia: Nyp Urges Govt to Improve Access to Quality Education, Healthcare Services
The Point
The National Youth Parliament (NYP) has called on government to improve access to quality education and healthcare services, particularly in rural areas and to empower young people… Read more »
Nigeria: Commotion in Kano Markets As Traders Protest Planned Demolition of Shops
Premium Times
The Kano State Urban Planning and Development Authority (KNUPDA) on Monday issued a 48 hours notice to traders to leave the area.. Read more »
Liberia: JFK Hospital's Management Turns Over Narcotic Substances Found in Patient to the Ldea
FrontPageAfrica
In an overview statement, CRS Nutrition Senior Project Officer, Theophilus Davis emphasized CRS' commitment to improving nutrition and community welfare.Monrovia-The John F.… Read more »
Liberia: Senator Snowe Seeks Senate's Intervention Against Restoration of Western Cluster Road User Permit
FrontPageAfrica
Bomi County Senator, Edwin Melvin Snowe, who played a pivotal role in renegotiating the operations of Western Cluster Liberia Limited, has backpedaled on his previous endorsement… Read more »
Liberia: Ruling Unity Party Pressuring Central Bank to Employ Partisans
FrontPageAfrica
Despite the bad state of Liberia's economy, FrontPageAfrica has in its possession a list of partisans of the ruling Unity Party (UP) recommended to the governor of Central Bank of… Read more »
Liberia: Provide the Service & Relief Urgently Needed
New Dawn
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has charged over eighty commissioned officials of his government to provide the service and relief urgently needed by the Liberian people. Read more »
Liberia: LPP Raises Red Flag On Boakai
New Dawn
The Liberian People Party (LPP) of former Presidential candidate Cllr. Tiawan Saye Gongloe has unearthed early corruption and a series of governance missteps within the Boakai… Read more »
Zimbabwe: President Appoints 10 High Court Judges, One for Admin Court
The Herald
President Mnangagwa has appointed 10 High Court judges and one for the Administrative Court on the recommendation of the Judicial Service Commission following the public interviews… Read more »
Zimbabwe: 'Football Kingmaker' Eddie Nyatanga Dies
The Herald
EDDIE "Mboma" Nyatanga, the godfather of the Zimbabwe National Soccer Supporters Association (ZNSSA) who is also regarded as a kingmaker in Zimbabwean football politics passed away… Read more »
Southern Africa: Namibia to Host SADC Parliamentary Meeting
Namibian
The African Group of Negotiators Experts Support (AGNES) has announced plans to host its second southern Africa parliamentarian regional meeting in Namibia. Read more »
Africa: G7 Leaders Can and Must Prevent Manmade Famine [press release]
OCHA
Statement by Martin Griffiths, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Read more »
Africa: Mozambique - Journalist Arrested, Others Harassed and Equipment Seized [press release]
IFJ
Journalist Sheila Wilson, a reporter with the Centre for Democracy and Human Rights, was violently pushed into a police vehicle sustaining injuries to her head. She was taken to… Read more »
Nigeria: Nollywood Actors That Have Died in 2024
Vanguard
The Nigerian movie industry, Nollywood, has been hit with a spate of deaths of prominent actors in the year 2024. Ace thespians, such as Mr. Ibu and Sisi Quadri are the latest. Read more »
South Africa: Eastern Cape Honours Women in Agriculture
SAnews.gov.za
The Eastern Cape Department of Rural Development and Agrarian Reform will this week award top performing women in the agricultural sector, as part of the department's programme to… Read more »
South Africa: KZN Government Calls for Helping Hand for Flood Victims
SAnews.gov.za
The KwaZulu-Natal provincial government has appealed to the public to extend a helping hand to flood victims by donating essential items such as building materials, as restoration… Read more »
Africa: South Africa's Constitution Charts Our Way
SAnews.gov.za
South Africa recently concluded its seventh democratic general elections, ushering in a new chapter in our democracy, as there was no outright majority winner. While this may in… Read more »
Kenya: Auctioneers Seize 10 Mediheal Hospital Vehicles Over Incurred Debt
Capital FM
Auctioneers have seized 10 Mediheal Nakuru branch hospital vehicles among other hospital equipment due to stalled payment of 17 doctors. Read more »
Nigeria: Democracy Day - Police Arrest June 12 Protesters in Ibadan
Premium Times
The protesters demanded an end to hardship in the country, insecurity, police brutality and kidnapping, reversal of electricity tariff hike, and an end to attacks on press freedom,… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Government Allays Fears of Covid-19 Outbreak in Zimbabwe
263Chat
The Government has reassured members of the public that the recent increase in influenza-like illness is due to a seasonal phenomenon and not a COVID-19 outbreak. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Chivhayo Denies Involvement in Circulating Voice Messages
263Chat
Controversial businessman Wicknell Chivhayo has vehemently denied audio messages currently circulating on social media in which 'he' claims to wield influence over state… Read more »