June 11
Somalia: Somali Prime Minister Announces Unified Training Program for National Army
Shabelle
In a significant move towards strengthening the Somali National Army, the Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, Hamza Abdi Barre, announced plans to unify all… Read more »
South Africa: Western Cape Detectives Charge Two Suspects for Khayelitsh Multiple Murder Case [press release]
SAPS
As part of ongoing investigations into the murder of three children and a 30 year old man as well as nine attempted murders in Khayelitsha on Saturday, Provincial Serious Violent… Read more »
South Africa: Gauteng Police Arrested One Suspect Who Is Linked to the Murder of Two Children and Two Other People in Soshanguve [press release]
SAPS
The police in Gauteng have arrested one suspect, aged 35, who is linked to the alleged murder of two girls, aged four and seven years, as well as two other people in Soshanguve on… Read more »
South Africa: Pandor Believes Brics Has Opportunity to Shape a 'Refreshed' Global Order
SAnews.gov.za
The world is at a crucial turning point, requiring decisive leadership and innovative ideas, and BRICS has a unique opportunity to influence a refreshed global order. Read more »
South Africa: Health Minister to Brief Media On Mpox Outbreak
SAnews.gov.za
Health Minister, Dr Joe Phaahla, will hold a media briefing on Wednesday to provide an update on the outbreak of Monkeypox disease, also known as Mpox. Read more »
Malawi: No Survivors in Malawi VP's Plane Crash - President
RFI
Malawian President Lazarus Chakwera said Tuesday there had been no survivors when a plane carrying Vice President Saulos Chilima and nine others crashed into a forest. Read more »
Malawi: Malawi's President Says VP Killed in Plane Crash
VOA
Malawi's president said Vice President Saulos Chilima, his wife and eight others were killed when their plane crashed in a dense forest Monday. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Passes N98.5bn FCT Supplementary Appropriation Bill
Leadership
The Senate has passed the total of N98.5 billion as the 2024 Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Supplementary Appropriation Bill at the plenary on Tuesday. Read more »
East Africa: What Is the Fate of East Africa's Got Talent?
New Times
In 2019, Rwanda participated in regional talent search, 'East Africa's Got Talent', joining Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania to participate in the art showcase which was aimed to uplift… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Civil Society Deploys Over 300 Observers for July Elections
New Times
The Rwanda Civil Society Platform (RCSP) will deploy 310 observers for the upcoming presidential and parliamentary elections, The New Times has learned. The campaigns for the… Read more »
Rwanda: Who Are the Kinds of Leaders Rwandans Actually Need? [opinion]
New Times
Now that the National Electoral Commission (NEC) has released a provisional list of presidential and parliamentary aspirants (three presidential and 459 parliamentary candidates… Read more »
Ghana: MP for Krowor Welcomes Timely Delivery of Essential Supplies to Fishers Promise
Ghanaian Times
The Member of Parliament for the Krowor Constituency in the Greater Accra Region, Dr Naa Momo Larter has hailed former President Mahama for his decision to ensure timely delivery… Read more »
Uganda: CID Summons 10 More of MPs, Parliament and Finance Ministry Staff
Nile Post
The Police's Criminal Investigation Directorate (CID) has summoned at least 10 more officials, including legislators, Parliament and Finance ministry staff over ongoing corruption… Read more »
Sudan: Darfur Atrocities - ICC Prosecutor's 'Urgent Appeal' for Evidence and Testimony
Dabanga
The International Criminal Court (ICC) is to step-up its investigations into crimes and atrocities allegedly being committed during the course of the war in Sudan and Darfur, and… Read more »
Malawi: Chakwera Welcomes Remains of Chilima and Nine Others At KIA in Lilongwe
Nyasa Times
President Lazarus Chakwera led thousands of Malawians Tuesday evening in welcoming the remains of vice president Saulos Chilima and nine others at Kamuzu International Airport… Read more »
Angola: Mining and Street Vending Exacerbate Child Labor in Huila
ANGOP
The National Children's Institute (INAC) denounced Tuesday the worsening use of minors in gold mining in Jamba and Chipindo municipality, central Huila province, a practice that… Read more »
Angola: Angola Prepares to Join African Court
ANGOP
The specialized committees of the National Assembly on Tuesday approved a joint report related to Angola's adherence to the Protocol Relating to the Establishment of the African… Read more »
Kenya: Ichung'wah Slams Gachagua's 'Power Greed' As Kenya Kwanza Tensions Mount
Capital FM
National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah intensified his criticism of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Tuesday, asserting that no amount of scheming will make the… Read more »
Uganda: Has FDC Been Divided Along East-West Lines?
Nile Post
The battle lines appear to have been etched on the maps for Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) as the Katonga faction and Najjanakumbi group take their claims. Read more »
South Africa: Parliament Welcomes Western Cape High Court Ruling On EFF Application
Parliament of South Africa
Parliament welcomes the Western Cape High Court judgement dismissing with costs the Economic Freedom Fighters' (EFF) application to have the conduct of Parliament during the 2015… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Youth-Led Peace Initiatives Gain International Recognition, Call for Continued Engagement
263Chat
4-H Zimbabwe Foundation Executive Director, John Muchenje has emphasized the pivotal role of Zimbabwean youth in fostering sustainable development and peace in the nation. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Senior Detective Attempts Suicide Amid Mounting Pressure in High-Profile Makoni Case
263Chat
A senior police officer at Juru Police Station has testified that Detective Inspector Mazorodze attempted suicide due to the mounting pressure to testify in the high-profile case… Read more »
South Africa: Cosatu Western Cape Is Shocked By Another Workplace Accident
COSATU
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) has learnt with shock and dismay about the explosion that claimed the life of one worker and seriously injured two others at the… Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame Attends High-Level Conference On Urgent Humanitarian Response for Gaza
New Times
President Paul Kagame attended the high-level conference on "Call for Action: Urgent Humanitarian Response for Gaza," convened by His Majesty King Abdullah II Ibn Al-Hussein of… Read more »
South Africa: Money Starts Flowing At Last to Gauteng Care Organisations
GroundUp
The Department of Social Development has been scrambling to comply with a court order Read more »