June 07
Nigeria: Govt Commissions Facility to Curb Gas Flaring in Nigeria
Daily Trust
The federal government has inaugurated a 300 million standard cubic feet per day (MMscfd) Kwale Gas Gathering Hub facility and Nedogas plant in Kwale, Delta State, to address gas… Read more »
Rwanda: Who Is Dr. Rwamucyo - Genocide Suspect to Be Tried Soon in France?
New Times
In a few months, a France-based court will begin the trial of genocide suspect Dr. Eugene Rwamucyo for his alleged role in the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi, particularly in… Read more »
Kenya: KQ Incurs Ksh9.7b to Date From Bird Strikes As KAA Falls Short
Business Day Africa
Airlines in Kenya are contending with substantial costs from bird strikes, even as millions of shillings are allocated to the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) to mitigate the issue… Read more »
South Africa: After Five Years Only 26 State Houses Built in Inanda
GroundUp
Families relocated to make way for housing project have been living in a poorly serviced transit camp Read more »
Nigeria: Nnamdi Kanu's Legal Team Submits Letter Appealing for His Release to AGF
Premium Times
The letter appealing for the IPOB leader's release was necessary following the AGF's comments suggesting that Mr Kanu's case should be left to the courts to decide. Read more »
Nigeria: Politics Colours Governor Yusuf's Performance in First Year As Kano Governor
Premium Times
Governor Yusuf produced a 70-page document focussing on 13 thematic areas as the blueprint for his administration to improve the lives of citizens in Kano State. Read more »
South Africa: Cassper Nyovest Whets Fans' Appetites with a Teaser Clip for Utlwa
Fame Frenzy
Following the release of his critically acclaimed album Solomon, Cassper Nyovest has given fans another reminder that he's not going to retire any time soon. Read more »
South Africa: Mzansi Not Impressed with Duduzile Zuma's Lavish Lifestyle
Fame Frenzy
Duduzile Zuma's TikTok account has come under scrutiny. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mupfumi Mourns Harare-Mutare Road Accident Victims
263Chat
The Manicaland Transport Association has expressed deep condolences following a tragic road accident on the Harare-Mutare Road, involving Tenda Transport and Phil Phats. Read more »
Nigeria: High Inflation, Weak Naira May Slow Down Economic Growth - CITN
Daily Trust
High inflation, naira weakness and policy tightening may threaten economic growth in the year 2024, the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN) has observed. Read more »
Nigeria: Despite Economic Growth, 40 Percent of Nigerians Still Live Below Poverty Line - Bagudu
This Day
Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Bagudu, yesterday, said in spite of the country's significant strides in economic growth in recent times, millions of… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Never Authorised Leaked Fiscal Policy Document, No N5.4tn Subsidy Spending - Presidency
This Day
The presidency yesterday urged the public to disregard two documents on fiscal policy currently in circulation, saying they were not authorised by the federal government. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Arraigns Television MD, Others On Tax Evasion, Money-Laundering Charges
This Day
The federal government yesterday arraigned the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Telecom Satellites Limited (TSTV), Dr. Bright Ikechukwu Echefu, on charges… Read more »
South Africa: President Appoints Acting Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture
SAnews.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Minister Maropene Ramokgopa to act as the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture until a permanent appointment is made under the new seventh… Read more »
Lesotho: Famo Members Get Hefty Jail Terms
Lesotho Times
slapped with 10-year sentences each as gvt begins to enforce famo ban but famo violence still spreads with two more shot dead Read more »
Comoros/Madagascar: Ravelson Shines As Madagascar Defeat Comoros 2-1
Cosafa
Rayon Ravelson grabbed a double as Madagascar won 2-1 in their island derby over the Comoros at Soccer City in Johannesburg on Friday to make it two wins out of three in World Cup… Read more »
Nigeria: Autopsy Reveals Possible Cause of Mohbad's Death
Premium Times
The Lagos State Police exhumed Mohbad's body for an autopsy on 21 September 2023 to unravel the uncertainties that surrounded his death. Read more »
Kenya: City Hall Issues Auction Notices to Land Rate Defaulters
Capital FM
NAIROBI, Kenya, June 7 - Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has revealed that City Hall has issued auction notices to land rate defaulters within the city. Read more »
Kenya: City Hall in Bid to Recover 5 Acres of Grabbed Land in Karen
Capital FM
NAIROBI, Kenya, June 7 - The Nairobi County Government has launched a joint bid with the Ethics and Anti Corruption Commission (EACC) to recover a 5 acre piece of land in Karen for… Read more »
Kenya: Ex-Kenya Pipeline Md Tanui, 15 Others Acquitted of Corruption Charges
Capital FM
Former Kenya Pipeline managing director Charles Tanui and fifteen others have been acquitted of corruption charges related to incidents at the State Corporation. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Signs IGAD Protocol On Transhumance
Capital FM
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 7 - Kenya on Thursday signed the Inter-governmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Protocol on Transhumance. Read more »
Uganda: Govt Launches Campaign to Reverse Climate Change Effects in Kalungu
Nile Post
The Ministry of Water and Environment has launched the LIFE-AR (Life for Environment Action and Resilience) campaign, aimed at combating the detrimental effects of environmental… Read more »
Nigeria: Health - Etsu Nupe Urges Govt to Improve Budget On Health to Stem Medical Tourism
Vanguard
The Etsu Nupe, Yahaya Abubakar, has called on the Federal Government to allocate more money into the health sector to improve healthcare delivery system in the country to arrest… Read more »
Sudan: Statement Attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General - On Sudan [press release]
United Nations in Sudan
The Secretary-General strongly condemns the attack reportedly carried out on 5 June by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in the Wad Al-Noora village, Gezira state, which is said to… Read more »
Africa: The Evolving Role of Central Banks in Africa [document]
IMF
By Abebe Aemro Selassie, Director of the IMF's African Department Read more »