June 11
Somalia: Somali Minister Visits Somali Community in Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
Shabelle
Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Somalia, and his delegation arrived in Columbus, Ohio, United States. The purpose of their… Read more »
Nigeria: Federal High Court Begins Vacation July 23, Introduces Use of E-Affidavits
Vanguard
The Federal High Court will on July 23, embark on its annual vacation. Read more »
Nigeria: Fear Grips Residents As Terrorists Kill Four Policemen, 28 Farmers in Katsina
This Day
Fear has gripped residents of Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State following the killing of four policemen and 28 farmers in Yar Goje, Gidan Boka and Dan Nakwabo villages… Read more »
Nigeria: Don't Ridicule Judiciary, Lawyers Warn APC, Ex-Lawmakers
This Day
The Coalition of Lawyers Against Injustice, a group of concerned lawyers, has condemned the recent developments in Rivers State, where a High Court ruling has overturned the… Read more »
Eswatini: Mining Is Destroying Crucial Eswatini Nature Reserve
GroundUp
The mine has the king's blessing but no environmental authorisation Read more »
Nigeria: CBN Disengages 16 Directors Following Implementation of Obaze Report
Premium Times
Insiders said sixteen directors were relieved of their duties following the implementation of the CBN special investigator's report, which accused a number of the bank's staff of… Read more »
Nigeria: IGP Orders Probe Into Death of Suspected Kidnapper of Two Women
Premium Times
The two women were said to have visited the suspect allegedly kidnapped them on 27 April in Aba, Abia State. Read more »
Nigeria: UBEC Act Due for Review - Executive Secretary
Daily Trust
The Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Dr Hamid Bobboyi, has expressed concern over the law that created the commission, saying part of it… Read more »
Nigeria: Many Stranded As Boko Haram Abducts Passengers Along Maiduguri-Kano Highway
Daily Trust
Suspected Boko Haram insurgents have abducted passengers along Maiduguri/Kano highway. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Declares Public Holiday for 2024 Democracy Day
Daily Trust
The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, 12th June, 2024 as a Public Holiday to commemorate this year's democracy day celebration. Read more »
Nigeria: Borno Govt Commends FAO for Distributing Farm Inputs to 9,975 Farmers
Daily Trust
The Borno State government has commended the United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) for distributing crop production inputs and other interventions to 9,975… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Embassy Promotes Malaysia Cuisine in Zimbabwe
The Herald
The Malaysian Embassy in Harare yesterday took guests on a culinary adventure at their "Flavours of Malaysia" event aimed at promoting Malaysian cuisine in Zimbabwe. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Two Artisanal Miners Killed in Underground Explosion
The Herald
Two artisanal miners were killed while three others were injured after explosives detonated in a shaft where they were extracting gold ore at Dohwe Mine in Mberengwa around midday… Read more »
Nigeria: Residents Protest Indiscriminate Dredging in Badagry Communities
Vanguard
Some residents of Ganyingbo and Gbaji-Yeketome communities in Badagry-West Local Council Development Area (LCDA) on Monday protested indiscriminate dredging in the communities. Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Greatly Values Its Brics Membership, Says Foreign Minister Taye
ENA
Ethiopia greatly values its BRICS membership, said Minister of Foreign Affairs Taye Atske Selassie at BRICS Foreign Ministers Meeting held in Russia. Read more »
Sudan: Heatwave Kills Dozens of Sudanese En Route to Egypt
Dabanga
Dozens of Sudanese people attempting to illegally cross the border into Egypt have died, many from scorching heat. Long waiting times at the border, compounded with difficulties in… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Improved Crude Export Raises Opec May Output
Leadership
The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, OPEC oil output rose in May supported by increased export from Nigeria. Read more »
South Sudan: South Sudan Humanitarian Fund Allocates U.S.$20 Million to Support 290,000 Vulnerable People Across Four States in South Sudan
OCHA
(Juba, 11 June 2024) The Humanitarian Coordinator for South Sudan, Ms. Anita Kiki Gbeho today released US$20 million from the South Sudan Humanitarian Fund (SSHF) to provide… Read more »
Namibia: Weekend Stabbing Incidents Leave Three Dead, One Injured
Namibian
Violent altercations across the country over the weekend resulted in four individuals being stabbed, leaving three dead and one injured. Read more »
Nigeria: Super Eagles - Adepoju Sad, Says World Cup Qualification Be Difficult
Vanguard
The Super Eagles hopes of World Cup looks hopeless after suffering a serious setback, as they fell to a 2-1 defeat to Benin at the Stade Felix Houphouet-Boigny in Cote d'Ivoire. Read more »
Nigeria: NIS to Unveil User-Friendly E-Visa Channel
Vanguard
The Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Kemi Nandap, has announced plans to inaugurate a more accessible e-Visa application channel for short visits in… Read more »
South Africa: HIV Prevention Injections Exist, but Hardly Anyone Can Get Them
spotlight
HIV prevention injections have been registered for use in South Africa, but their high price and limited supply means that for the next few years, while awaiting more affordable… Read more »
Kenya: Disregard Fake Graphic Claiming Kenya's NTV Reported That Woman Denied Access to Former Electoral Commission Chief
Africa Check
Disregard fake graphic claiming Kenya's NTV reported that woman denied access to former electoral commission chief Read more »
Nigeria: Jigawa Governor Swears in 34-Year-Old As High Court Judge
Premium Times
Mrs Gambo was sworn in at the Council Chambers, Government House, alongside Muhammad Usman, also as High Court judge and Muktar Shuaibu appointed as the state's grand Khadi. Read more »
Nigeria: Two Soldiers Injured in Fight With Bandits in Niger State
Premium Times
Two soldiers were taken to hospital on Monday after they were wounded during a gunfight with bandits operating in Tegina, Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State. Read more »