June 10
Africa: EU Migration Policy Is Getting Tougher - the 3 New Tactics Used to Keep African Migrants Out [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Nearly a decade has passed since migration to Europe from Africa and the Middle East reached a peak in 2015, referred to as the year of the "migrant crisis". Over a million people… Read more »
Africa: Bicycles Can Change Lives, Especially in Rural Africa [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
To many people around the world bicycles are a crucial means of transport, especially for carrying loads in rural areas. While their benefits are huge and many organisations are… Read more »
Sudan: UN Health Agency Alerts Over Attack On Key Hospital
UN News
Further deadly violence in Sudan's besieged Al Fasher city has forced a major hospital to shut over the weekend after soldiers stormed the facility, prompting alarm on Monday from… Read more »
Africa: African Elephants Call Each Other Unique Names, New Study Shows
VOA
African elephants call each other and respond to unique names, a phenomenon that is rare among wild animals, new research shows. Read more »
West Africa: Senegal's Political Troubles, Nigeria's Cybercrime Law Trigger Massive Repression [press release]
MFWA
In many West African countries, the fight for press freedom and freedom of expression still faces significant obstacles. Governments and powerful individuals use a variety of… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Ex-Convict Chivayo's Leaked Audio Fingers Mnangagwa in Expansive, Shadowy Businesses
New Zimbabwe
A LEAKED voice note by controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo has fingered President Emmerson Mnangagwa in his expansive and shadowy dealings that include millions paid for… Read more »
Somalia: Somali Government Forces Capture Key Town in Jubaland State
Shabelle
Somali government forces, with support from Jubbaland state's soldiers have seized control of Buulo-Haji, a key town located 80 kilometers south of Kismayo in the Lower Jubba… Read more »
Nigeria: Catholic Priest Kidnapped in Kaduna State
Agenzia Fides
Father Gabriel Ukeh, parish priest of St. Thomas Church, Zango Kataf Local Government Area, in Kaduna State, in northwestern Nigeria, has been kidnapped. The priest was taken… Read more »
Kenya: 100 Illegal Chemists in Rift Valley Shut Down
Capital FM
100 Chemists in the Rift valley Region have been shut down following the prevalence of illegal pharmaceutical activities in the region. Read more »
Mauritania: Migrants Turn to Mauritania As New EU Transit Route
DW
Thousands of Africans continue to try to reach Europe either over the Sahara Desert or by sea, facing inhumane conditions. The EU wants to discourage the trend, but migrants are… Read more »
South Africa: Venomous Sea Snakes Suffering From 'Cold Shock' Wash Up On SA Beaches
Daily Maverick
Rare venomous yellow-bellied sea snakes have been washing up on Eastern Cape and Garden Route beaches, prompting marine experts to caution against touching these deadly creatures… Read more »
Africa: At Least Seven Billion Tonnes of Carbon Dioxide to Be Removed Yearly to Hit Climate Target - Report
Premium Times
The report said for the world to meet the target, climate change mitigation must be done sustainably. Read more »
Namibia: New Era Loses Defamation Suit
New Era
The Windhoek High Court has ordered New Era Publication Corporation and its daily publication, New Era, to publish a retraction and apology, and pay N$50 000 to Namibian Police… Read more »
Liberia: Uncaught Suspects in 100M Drug Bust Haunt LDEA
New Dawn
This paper has gathered that ongoing agitations among top officers at the Liberian Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) are said to be deeper than what is in the public domain. Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Orders Landlords to Return Excess Rent Or Face Prosecution
Nile Post
President Museveni has directed landlords charging excessive nominal rent fees (obusuulu) to return the excess to bibanja holders immediately or face arrest. Read more »
Nigeria: Rural Women Bear the Brunt of Nigeria's Worsening Healthcare Crisis
Premium Times
Many health centres in rural Nigerian communities lack adequate personnel and equipment. Read more »
Liberia: MOVEE Confirms Kemayah As Leader Through 2029 Amid Internal Conflict
Liberian Observer
The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Movement for Economic Empowerment (MOVEE) has reaffirmed its mandate for Ambassador Dee Maxwell Saah Kemayah to lead the party and… Read more »
Nigeria: CBN Reassures Public On Bank Deposit Safety, Dismisses Licence Revocation Fears
Leadership
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has again reassured members of the banking public of the safety of their deposits and the banking system's resilience. Read more »
Zimbabwe: SA Elections - ANC Needs to Remodel Its Relevance
The Herald
Richard Runyararo Mahomva Read more »
Zimbabwe: Ariston's Mitigatory Measures Pay Off As Tea Production Surges to 1 830 Tonnes
The Herald
Listed agriculture concern Ariston Holdings Limited tea production for the half year to March 31, 2024 surged by 14 percent to 1 830 tonnes compared to 1 599 tonnes recorded during… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Police Push for Mandatory Jail Term for Drug Offenders
The Herald
Senior Reporter Read more »
Southern Africa: China Pledges More Support for Zimbabwe
The Herald
CHINA will continue to add new dimensions to its comprehensive strategic partnership and cooperation with Zimbabwe to assist the latter achieve its targets under the National… Read more »
Kenya: IMF Reaches Staff-Level Agreement With Kenya [press release]
IMF
End-of-Mission press releases include statements of IMF staff teams that convey preliminary findings after a visit to a country. The views expressed in this statement are those of… Read more »
Sudan: Protest in Front of UAE Permanent Mission to the United Nations in New York
SNA
University and higher institute students of Sudanese origin and sympathizers with Sudan and its people from various peoples and student entities organized and carried out a protest… Read more »
Southern Africa: Zimbabwe Close to Joining Brics
The Herald
Kudakwashe Mugari in ST PETERSBURG and Rumbidzai Zinyuke in HARARE Read more »