July 01
Uganda: Inter-Religious Council Launches Tourism Packages At Catholic Shrines
Nile Post
The Inter-Religious Council of Uganda has launched the martyrs trail from Munyonyo martyrs shrine to Namugongo martyrs shrine with intentions to give tourists and other visitors… Read more »
Uganda: Govt Gives Out 730 Free Land Titles in Isingiro
Nile Post
Residents of Rushasha Sub County in Isingiro district have finally received freehold land titles from the Ministry of Lands under the Uganda Support to Municipal Infrastructure… Read more »
Tanzania: Manifesto Implementation - CCM Hails Samia, Mwinyi
Daily News
CCM's National Executive Committee (NEC) on Sunday expressed its satisfaction over the implementation of the election manifesto (2020-25) by both governments of the Union and… Read more »
Kenya: Nyeri Tea Factory Directors Sent Home, Replaced With New Ones
Capital FM
Most directors at tea factories in Nyeri County have been sent home, highlighting farmers frustrations in the running and management of these facilities. Read more »
Nigeria: EFCC Operatives to Face Disciplinary Panel Over Alleged Assault of Woman
Premium Times
The EFCC disciplinary panel will investigate the two officers for allegedly assaulting a woman during an arrest operation and make recommendations. Read more »
Nigeria: The Rivers Storm: Time to Crush Political Godfatherism [editorial]
Premium Times
A sustainable democracy is wishful thinking if it is allowed to remain within the grip of centrifugal elements at whatever level in the country. Read more »
Rwanda: Here Is Why Rwandans Throng RPF Rallies in Droves [opinion]
New Times
A persistent line of attack against President Paul Kagame, come any campaign season, is that people - ordinary Rwandans - are "dragged (against their will) to his campaign events." Read more »
Rwanda: Social Media - Unsung Youth Leadership That Could Yet Save a Continent
New Times
The tax protests in Kenya led by Generation Z urban youth have quietened down after the government withdrew the financial bill that drew their ire. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Decides - Youth Comprise 42% of Final Voters' List
New Times
Youth comprise over 40 per cent of total registered voters for the presidential and parliamentary elections in July. Read more »
Rwanda: Independence Day Is a Day of Reflection for All Rwandans [opinion]
New Times
On Monday, July 1, Rwandans will observe Independence Day. Unlike many nations, ours is not a day marked by grand parades or celebratory fireworks. The road since 1962 has been… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Can Be Global Player in Raw Materials Use, Says Ex-SSG
Leadership
A former secretary to Ebonyi State government (SSG), Prof. Benard Odoh, has said Nigeria needs to leverage its expertise in order to stay competitive in the global raw material… Read more »
Africa: AU Sells Nigeria School Feeding Programme to Other African Countries
Leadership
African Union (AU) has called on African leaders to emulate Nigeria in transitioning its school feeding programme from federal government-led to state government's ownership. Read more »
Nigeria: Minimum Wage - Lawyers Back NLC, Say FEC Can't Negotiate for Workers
Leadership
Lawyers have agreed with organised labour that the Federal Executive Council (FEC) cannot decide on the salaries for Nigerian workers. Read more »
Nigeria: Cholera - Nigeria At High Risk As Rainy Season Intensifies
Leadership
As Nigerians breathe a sigh relief from Lassa fever and Meningitis outbreaks, another public health emergency has emerged as the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control ad Prevention… Read more »
Nigeria: Father, Son Die in Niger Auto Crash, 11 Perish On Abuja-Lokoja Road
Daily Trust
A man, Alhaji Ja'afaru, popularly known as Alhaji Ja'afaru Mai Maganin Feshi and his son, Ibrahim Ja'afaru, have reportedly lost their lives in an auto crash. Read more »
West Africa: Why Insecurity Is Growing in Sahel Region - CSOs
Daily Trust
Civil society organisations (CSOs) have stressed the need for Nigeria and other countries in the Sahel region to step up efforts in addressing issues that lead to insecurity. Read more »
Nigeria: 3 Died, 7 Injured As Heavy Downpour Destroys 50 Houses in Yobe
Daily Trust
No fewer than three people have been confirmed dead while seven others sustained injuries after a building collapsed due to heavy downpours in Nangere Local Government Area of Yobe… Read more »
Nigeria: SERAP Gives CBN 7 Days to Account for Alleged Missing N100bn Dirty Notes, Other Public Funds
This Day
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) yesterday urged the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, to account for the N100 billion… Read more »
Nigeria: South-East Governors Must Work Together in Unity for Region's Development - Peter Obi
This Day
Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in 2023, Mr Peter Obi, has reiterated his call for South-East Governors to collaborate, saying such unity was crucial for the region's… Read more »
Nigeria: Oil Theft - Blame Big Players, Not Ijaw Youths, Senator Dickson Insists
This Day
Senator Seriake Dickson representing Bayelsa West Senatorial District in Bayelsa State, over the weekend, insisted that those behind incessant oil thefts in the Niger Delta were… Read more »
Nigeria: 76% of Companies Improved On Cyber Defenses - Report
This Day
Sophos, a global leader of innovative security solutions for defeating cyberattacks, has released its findings from its recent survey, titled: "Cyber Insurance and Cyber Defenses… Read more »
Nigeria: NPA Scores 100% in Presidential Ease-of-Doing Business Ratings
This Day
The Nigerian Ports Authority "NPA), over the weekend, emerged with a performance score of 100 per cent in the just concluded Cohort #3 of the Presidential Enabling Business… Read more »
Africa: How Access to U.S. Market Changed the Fortunes of Two South African Sisters - AGOA
Africa Renewal
Two entrepreneurs take traditional African designs and sustainable materials and turn them into international success Read more »
Kenya: KTDA Unsold Tea Makes Up a Third of Auction Offerings As Minimum Price Bites
Business Day Africa
The Mombasa Tea Auction is set to receive a record volume of teas this week, bolstered by previously withdrawn beverages belonging to Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) that… Read more »
Rwanda: The Fashion Side of Election Campaigns [opinion]
New Times
The campaign rallies that kicked off on Saturday, June 22, have been thrilling and turned into a fashion showcase. Read more »