July 01
Africa: The Rise of Africa's Gen Zs - From TikTok, X to the Streets
Independent (Kampala)
On June 18, 2024, thousands of young Kenyans took to the streets to oppose proposed tax reforms, marking a significant shift in the landscape of youth activism and advocacy in… Read more »
Kenya: Police Officer Among 2 Suspects Arrested With Sh2.9mn Worth of Elephant Tusks
Capital FM
A police officer is among two suspects arrested during a crackdown on illegal trade of elephant tusks in Longonot, Naivasha. Read more »
Malawi: President Chakwera Mourns Soldier Lucius Banda
Nyasa Times
Malawi President has faced another devastation following the death of music icon , Soldier Lucius Banda, who until his passing was leader and founding member of Zembani Band. Read more »
Nigeria: At NBA Lecture, Ex-Lasu VC Speaks On Persistent Assault On Rule of Law in Nigeria
Premium Times
Mr Fagbohun said "societal moral disengagement and collective unethical behaviour are unlikely to self-correct without deliberate efforts to address underlying causes and promote… Read more »
Uganda: Buddu Unveils Strong Team for Masaza
Nile Post
Buddu County's football enthusiasts gathered at their new home, the Sports Arena, to witness the unveiling of their team for the 2024 Masazza Cup. Read more »
Liberia: SRC Shuts Down Indefinitely
New Dawn
The Management of Salala Rubber Corporation or SRC, in Weala, Margibi County, has shut down indefinitely following last Thursday's violence by aggrieved workers, predominantly… Read more »
Liberia: Motorcyclists Set Truck Ablaze Over Colleague's Death
New Dawn
An angry crowd led predominantly by motorcyclists has set a truck ablaze in Caldwell, Montserrado County, after it killed a motorcycle operator instantly in a road accident. Read more »
Liberia: NPA Uncomfortable With GTMS and CTN
New Dawn
Liberia's National Port Authority (NPA) says it is not comfortable with the current contract agreement involving the Global Tracking Maritime Solutions (GTMS) and the Cargo… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Scores of Opposition Supporters Arrested At Slain CCC Activist's Memorial Service
New Zimbabwe
DOZENS attending a memorial service of slain Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) activist Mboneni Ncube in Gweru over the weekend were arrested and detained, the party said. Read more »
Africa: At $19.5bn, Nigeria Accounted for 35% of Sub-Saharan Africa's Diaspora Remittance in 2023 - World Bank
This Day
* Global Diaspora fund transfer to hit $690bn by 2025 Read more »
Cameroon: Cameroon, Nigeria Agree to End Decades-Long Border Dispute
This Day
Nigeria and Cameroon have resolved they would no longer seek a court ruling to settle their decades-long disputed border case, a report by the Voice of America (VON) said at the… Read more »
Nigeria: Unpaid Bills - Air Force Personnel Allegedly Invade Power Supply Facilities in Lagos
This Day
Some air force personnel from the Sam Ethnan Air Force Base, Bolade, Oshodi, have allegedly invaded the premises of critical power infrastructure in Lagos state, rough-handling… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt to Flag Off Cross River, Akwa Ibom Sections of Lagos-Calabar Highway in August
This Day
*Umahi flays foreign contractors for alleged delay in road projects Read more »
Nigeria: Chief of Defence Staff Mourns Admiral Ogohi
Premium Times
Mr Musa, a General in the Nigerian Army, described the deceased as an elder statesman, a core patriot and a naval officer who "continued to provide his wealth of experience to the… Read more »
Rwanda: Showbiz Recap - Kivu Fest Debuts in Kigali, Umuhire Stars in American Horror Movie and More
New Times
It has been a good week for Rwanda's entertainment industry with a lot of stories making headlines. Read more »
Nigeria: Book On 2004/2005 Banking Consolidation to Be Unveiled in Lagos
Premium Times
The Power of One Man: How the Soludo-Engineered Consolidation Transformed Nigerian Banks to Global Players will be reviewed by Azu Ishiekwene. Read more »
Nigeria: Minimum Wage Delay - Labour Urged to Declare Nationwide Strike
Vanguard
The Campaign for Democratic and Workers' Rights, CDWR, has called on Ogranised Labour to immediately mobilise and declare a nationwide strike over the minimum wage and the recent… Read more »
Nigeria: U.S., UN Condemn 'Horrific Attacks' in Borno
Vanguard
The United States of America and the United Nations have condemned recent suicide bomb attacks that targeted civilian populations in the Borno local government area, Gwoza, that… Read more »
Nigeria: Low Patronage - Supermarts, Food Stores Shun Noodles, Embrace Spaghetti
Vanguard
Nigerians are known for their addictive nature to items that come with ease, which is usually called 'awoof' in pidgin. Read more »
Nigeria: 71,459 Nigerians' Obtain Canadian Citizenship in 19 Years
Vanguard
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, IRCC, has said over 71,459 Nigerians obtained Canadian citizenship between 2005 and 2024. Read more »
Nigeria: Gunmen Abduct 20 Travellers Along Sagamu-Ijebu-Ode Expressway
Vanguard
About 20 travellers have been reportedly kidnapped along the Sagamu-Ijebu-Ode Expressway by gunmen on Sunday at about 9. pm Read more »
Liberia: Supreme Court Hears Cllr. Scott Case
New Dawn
Liberia's Supreme Court has scheduled to hear the appeal against the conviction of former Chief Justice Gloria Musu Scott and three of her family members this Tuesday, July 16,… Read more »
South Africa: Police Are Hot On the Heels of Rhino Poaching Suspects [press release]
SAPS
The Members of SAPS Limpopo, Stock Theft and Endangered Species Unit (STESU) in Makhado have launched a massive manhunt for the suspects who reportedly killed and dehorned the… Read more »
Uganda: Muslims Commemorate 129 Years of Return of Prince Mbogo From Exile
Nile Post
Muslims have commemorated 129 years since Prince Nuhu Mbogo Kyabasinga returned from exile in Zanzibar. Read more »
Uganda: Six People Killed in Two Weeks As Karamoja Gun Violence Surges
Nile Post
Another person has been shot dead in Moroto, bringing the death toll to six in just two weeks. Read more »