June 04
Nigeria: Police Invite Premium Times Journalist Over Yet-to-Be-Published Story
Premium Times
The police sent an invitation letter to the PREMIUM TIMES journalist after he requested a formal invitation instead of their initial phone call invitation. Read more »
Gambia: What Is Responsible for the Mass Deployment of New Governors in Place of the Previous Ones?
Foroyaa
There is an existing case where the following were taking to court by the UDP indicating their appointment were contravention of section 123 of the Local Government Act. The… Read more »
Ethiopia: Electric Vehicle Factory Inaugurated in Debre Birhan, Amhara Region of Ethiopia
ENA
Belayneh Kinde Group has inaugurated a new electric vehicle manufacturing facility in Debre Birhan, Ethiopia with an investment of 3 billion Birr. Read more »
Sudan: Pope Francis Calls for Peaceful Dialogue in Sudan
Dabanga
In his weekly address to the Vatican, Pope Francis urged world leaders to look for ways to reach peace between the warring parties in Sudan on Sunday. The head of the Catholic… Read more »
Sudan: Medicines Airdropped Into Besieged North Darfur Capital
Dabanga
12 people were killed in El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur, on Sunday evening due to artillery shelling by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which has besieged the city for more… Read more »
Nigeria: NAF Airstrikes Destroy Terrorists' Camps in Kaduna, Katsina
Vanguard
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says the Air Component of Operation Whirl Punch and Hadarin Daji have eliminated terrorists' enclaves, killing scores in Kaduna and Katsina States. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Two Zimbabwe Nationals Arrested At Beitbridge Border Post, Accused of Smuggling Explosives Into SA
New Zimbabwe
Two male suspects from Zimbabwe, between the ages of 32 and 42, were arrested in the early hours of today at the Beitbridge Border Post in Limpopo, accused of attempting to smuggle… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Sees Deal for an IMF Staff-Monitored Programme in October
New Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe sees the signing of an International Monetary Fund staff-monitored programme taking place in October, according to Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerians Will Suffer If NLC Insists On Strike - Labour Minister
Daily Trust
Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, Minister of Labour and Employment, has said that Nigerians will suffer if the National Labour Congress (NLC) insists on strike. Read more »
Liberia: Anti-Drugs Officials Clash Over Operations
New Dawn
Two senior officials at the Liberia Drugs Enforcement Agency (LDEA) reportedly engaged in a fight Monday, 3 June 2024, following their disagreement about the existence of a… Read more »
Uganda: Police Warn NUP Against 'Secret' Meetings in Mityana
Nile Post
Police have warned the National Unity Platform (NUP) against holding authorised consultative meetings in Mityana District. Read more »
Tanzania: EACOP Project Affected People Harassed and Arrested in Tanzania for Speaking to Media
350Africa.org
The StopEACOP Coalition condemns the ongoing blatant harassment and intimidation of East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Project Affected People (PAPs) in Tanzania. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Govt Lifts Suspension On Three Bus Operators' Licenses Two Months After Fatal Crash That Killed 11
New Zimbabwe
Government has lifted the suspension on three major bus operators, Blue Circle, City Bus and Simlex Coaches imposed following a fatal crash that claimed 11 lives just two months… Read more »
Nigeria: Minimum Wage - Strike May End Today As Nigerian Govt, Labour Unions Reach Agreement
Premium Times
President Bola Tinubu says he is committed to implementing a National Minimum Wage that is higher than the N60,000 offered by the government. Read more »
Africa: UNAIDS and Global Fund Sign a New Strategic Framework for Their Collaboration to End Aids
UNAIDS
UNAIDS Executive Director, Winnie Byanyima, and Executive Director of The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (the Global Fund), Peter Sands, signed a new strategic… Read more »
Angola: Food Import Cost Drops to More Than U.S.$336 Million
ANGOP
The import of 14 widely consumed products in Angola cost $336,438,285 US from January to April this year, which represented a 50% drop, compared to same period of 2023. Read more »
Nigeria: Minimum Wage - Labour Strike Grounds Activities Nationwide
Daily Trust
The organised labour Monday grounded activities nationwide on the first day of its indefinite strike over the federal government's refusal to increase the minimum wage above… Read more »
Uganda: The Paradox of President Museveni's Anti-Corruption Crusade [opinion]
Nile Post
In the annals of Ugandan history, President Museveni's tenure has been marked by a complex dance with corruption. For decades, Museveni portrayed himself as a fierce opponent of… Read more »
Nigeria: Transition to Artificial Intelligence May Cost 20 Million Nigerians Jobs
Daily Trust
It is customary to take proactive measures against potential future disasters to safeguard ourselves from being overwhelmed by such catastrophes. Regardless of the seemingly slim… Read more »
Zimbabwe: President, South Korean Leader Discuss Critical Issues
The Herald
Hebert Zharare in SEOUL, South Korea Read more »
Liberia: CBL Loses Former Deputy Governor [press release]
CBL
The Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) announces with deep regret the loss of its former Deputy Governor, Mr. Charles E. Sirleaf. Mr. Sirleaf died in Accra, Ghana on Monday, June… Read more »
Nigeria: Japa - Canada to Launch Permanent Residency-On-Arrival Program for Caregivers
Leadership
In a groundbreaking move, Canada's Immigration Minister, Marc Miller, has announced a new initiative allowing caregivers to receive permanent residency upon arrival in the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Labour Raises Alarm Over Influx of Foreigners Into Food, Beverage Industry
Vanguard
...warns against expatriate quota abuse Read more »
Ghana: Take Environmental Cleanliness Seriously... CEO of Safewings Investments Limited Urges Ghanaians
Ghanaian Times
The Chief Executive Officer of Safewings Investments Limited, Dr Richard Atuahene has called on Ghanaians to take environmental cleanliness seriously because the environment… Read more »
Ethiopia: Our Environment Our Source of Livelihood
Ethiopian Herald
On the 5th of June every year, the world is marking World Environment Day with various thematic declarations. The theme of World Environment Day 2024 is 'land restoration,… Read more »