May 14
South Africa: Committee Holds IDT Accountable and Notes Early Signs of Reform Under Minister Macpherson [press release]
Parliament of South Africa
To download the soundbite of the Chairperson of the Select Committee on Public Infrastructure and the Minister in the Presidency, Mr Rikus Badenhorst, click here… Read more »
Somalia: Qatar to Host High-Level Donor Conference for Somalia Peacekeeping Mission Aussom Amid Urgent Funding Appeal
Radio Dalsan
Doha, Qatar - The government of Qatar is set to host a major international donor conference at the end of this month aimed at mobilizing financial support for the African Union… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Khadija Mohammed Juma Among 10 Finalists for Global Nursing Award
Capital FM
Kenya's Khadija Mohamed Juma and Naomi Ohene Oti of Ghana have been named among the top 10 finalists for the prestigious Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award 2025, which honors… Read more »
Nigeria: NTIC Lauds Students for Outstanding Performance in JAMB
Daily Trust
A student of Nigerian Tulip International Colleges (NTIC), Okadike Kennedy, secured an outstanding score of 370 in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Read more »
Nigeria: CBN Launches Diaspora BVN Platform to Boost Remittances
Premium Times
"For too long, many Nigerians abroad have faced difficulties accessing financial services at home due to physical verification requirements." Read more »
Nigeria: NAHCON Denies Official Hajj Visas to State Pilgrims' Board Officers
Leadership
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has reportedly denied official Hajj visas to the State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Boards officers, which may result in poor… Read more »
Nigeria: Supporting Dads - Flexible Jobs Help Nigerian Men Attend Antenatal Care
Premium Times
Some men are defying the longstanding norm that pregnancy is a woman's journey. Read more »
Burkina Faso/Zimbabwe: Warriors to Play Friendlies With Burkina Faso, Niger During June FIFA Window
New Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe senior men's football team will during the June international window play two friendly matches against Burkina Faso and Niger. Read more »
Rwanda: 'Ese Mbaze Nde?' - a Survivor's Cry, a Nation's Mirror
New Times
Suzanne Nyiranyamibwa is one of those rare voices still preserved to remind Rwanda and the world what it means to survive the unspeakable. With her haunting, soul-piercing voice,… Read more »
Liberia: A Vision of Hope and Transformation for Liberia - Embracing Eloah-Meleka-God-Almighty [opinion]
New Dawn
As Liberia stands on the brink of an era ripe with potential, Liberians can reflect on the myriad challenges that have plagued the nation and its people for far too long. Read more »
Rwanda: Why Congolese Need to Stand Tall and Decide Their Own Future [column]
New Times
In an imaginary interview with Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, quoted from his book "Challenge of the Congo", was asked his thoughts after he witnessed the brutal assassination of Patrice… Read more »
West Africa: One Nigerian Businessman Found a Market for Rwandan Coffee in West Africa
New Times
Nigerian agribusinessman Rotimi Olawale runs 16 coffee shops in Abuja, Lagos, and in Lusaka, Zambia, all exclusively serving Rwandan coffee. This is in addition to supplying major… Read more »
Liberia: 40-Year Old Man Impersonates As Mines and Energy Minister
New Republic
The Public Relations Unit of the Ministry of Mines and Energy can confirm that Abraham Gbogar, a 40-year old man has impersonated to be the Minister of Mines and Energy of the… Read more »
Ethiopia: Communities Mobilize 43 Bln Birr for Urban Dev't
Ethiopian Herald
ADDIS ABABA -- A grassroots-driven urban development initiative in Addis Ababa has generated over 43 billion Birr in funding, showcasing the power of community participation in… Read more »
East Africa: Ethiopia's Benefits, Challenges and Future Tasks in AfCFTA
Ethiopian Herald
The 18th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of States and Governments of the African Union, held in Addis Ababa in January 2012, adopted a decision to establish an African… Read more »
Ethiopia: Investors Highlight Reform Benefits, Investment Opportunities in Ethiopia
Ethiopian Herald
-Reforms attracting more FDI Read more »
Ethiopia: The Pleasures, Pains of Writing Books and Translating Them
Ethiopian Herald
The theoretical aspects of translating books from one language to another are very interesting. Writing a book is obvious; but what are the intricacies of translation? Many people… Read more »
East Africa: Ethiopia's Legacy of Justice, Freedom
Ethiopian Herald
The United Nations General Assembly's commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II serves as a pivotal moment for reflection, education, and the promotion of… Read more »
Ethiopia: GERD Is a Practical Manifestation of Ethiopia's Policy of Peace
Ethiopian Herald
The topic may sound odd at face value but from policy perspectives, the construction of Ethiopia's Grand Hydroelectric Dam which kick started in 2011 combines two sets of polices… Read more »
Ethiopia: Financial Inclusion for Stimulating Economic Development
Ethiopian Herald
Small and medium-sized enterprises play a pivotal role in job creation for the semiskilled unemployed, women, disabled and supply products to the market. Help to attract foreign… Read more »
Ethiopia: From Free Trade Championship Role to Mercantilist Policy [analysis]
Ethiopian Herald
In recent years, the global economy has seen a dramatic shift from the principles of free trade to a resurgence of mercantilist policies, raising questions about the future of… Read more »
Liberia: The Return of the Rule of Law in the Liberian House of Representatives
Liberian Investigator
Any nation's political landscape often reflects its adherence to the rule of law, respect for institutions, and commitment to democratic principles. Read more »
Liberia: Did Liberia Record 2,759 SGBV Cases From January to October 2024
Liberian Investigator
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Liberia: Arcelormittal Liberia Launches 28-Kilometer Kakata-Harbel Road Project
Liberian Investigator
ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML) has officially launched a major road rehabilitation initiative, targeting a 28-kilometer stretch from Kakata through the Firestone 26 Gate to Harbel.… Read more »
Uganda: Anthony Natif Notes From Court - Uganda Vs Molly Katanga and Others 13/May/2025
Independent (Kampala)
As recorded in court, in the case Uganda Vs Molly Katanga and via @TonyNatif Read more »
