June 04
Zimbabwe: 'Farmers in Marginal Areas a Priority'
The Herald
Ashton Mutyavaviri Read more »
East Africa: Kenya to Receive Assistance From China
The Herald
Aid worth 370 million Kenyan shillings ($2.8 million) from China is due to arrive in Kenya to assist in restoration from the recent floods that affected the East African country. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Plans to Include Blueberry in China Trade Protocol Advanced
The Herald
Agriculture Specialist Writer Read more »
Liberia: Student Leader Kicks Against New Tuition Policy
New Dawn
Students at Tubman University reject a prepaid 40% tuition policy introduced by the administration, lamenting economic hardship. Read more »
Liberia: Man, 41, Arrested With Drugs in River Gee County
New Dawn
A 41-year-old man has been arrested with a consignment of dangerous substances valued at US$17,000.00. Read more »
Liberia: Ldea Arrests Over 500 Suspects in Ganta
New Dawn
Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency arrest over 500 suspected drug addicts in Ganta. Read more »
Liberia: Truck Kills Three Kids, Injures 7 in Mount Barclay
New Dawn
Police said the truck was moving towards Mount Barclay, Montserrado County, when it ran into a crowd of bystanders witnessing a school's first gala anniversary parade. Read more »
Liberia: Burglary At Micat
New Dawn
-But Minister's stolen laptops retrieved and culprits in Police custody Read more »
Sudan: RSF-Allied 'Bandits' Plunder Trucks On North Kordofan Roads
Dabanga
The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have reportedly lost control over an allied group of gunmen, known as El Shafshafa, fighting with them in North Kordofan. The El Shafshafa 'bandits'… Read more »
Senegal/South Africa: Banyana Steal the Show in Second International Friendly Against Senegal
SAFA
This after opening the scoring with a beautiful free kick by Amogelang Motau in the 13th minute of the match. Noxolo Cesane doubled the Sasol sponsored teams lead in the 43rd… Read more »
Uganda: Experts Highlight Sexual Abuse Red Flags in M-Net Documentary School Ties
Observer
School Ties, a ground-breaking, harrowing four-part documentary series about the grooming and sexual abuse of learners at some of South Africa's most prominent, prestigious boys'… Read more »
Nigeria: Osimhen Out of Nigeria's World Cup Qualifiers Due to Injury
Leadership
Nigeria's World Cup qualifying campaign has been dealt a significant blow with the news that star striker Victor Osimhen will miss the upcoming fixtures due to injury. The Napoli… Read more »
Zimbabwe: National Sports Stadium Bucket Seats Ready for Shipment
New Zimbabwe
Purchased bucket seats which are set to be fitted at the National Sports Stadium are expected to be shipped from China to Zimbabwe this week. Read more »
Nigeria: World Cup Qualifiers - Super Eagles Not Under Pressure, Nwabali Declares
Premium Times
However, amidst the turbulent preparations, Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has assured fans that there's no need to panic. Read more »
Nigeria: Super Eagles Unveil Stylish New Jersey Ahead of World Cup Qualifiers
Premium Times
Nigeria has a reputation for producing some of the most stylish and trendy jerseys in the sport. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Warriors Head Coach Tapera Asks Zimbabweans to Be Patient With World Cup Qualifiers Squad
New Zimbabwe
Warriors interim coach has pleaded with Zimbabweans to be patient with his team ahead of group C CAF World Cup Qualifiers double header against Lesotho and South Africa. Read more »
Nigeria: NPFL - Massive Fans' Turnout Adds Glamour to Title Race in Lagos, Ibadan
Premium Times
For this weekend, Lagos and Ibadan had exceptional atmosphere, attracting not just regular fans but even celebrities who came to cheer their clubs to victory Read more »
Nigeria: NLC Strike Stops Five Super Eagles From Joining Teammates in Uyo
This Day
Super Eagles preparations for two crucial 2026 World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin Republic appears to have been hit by the ongoing nationwide strike embarked upon… Read more »
June 03
Africa: Buying and Selling Forest Carbon As a Commodity Is Dangerous If It Trumps Other Environmental and Social Uses - New Report [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Forests are great carbon sinks - they absorb more carbon from the atmosphere than they release. Globally, forests remove nearly all of the two billion tonnes of carbon dioxide that… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Wants All Ethiopian Troops to Leave By December
VOA
Somalia expects all Ethiopian troops to leave the country by the end of 2024 as the African Union Transition Mission mandate expires in December, according to Somali National… Read more »
Malawi: Pressure Mounts On Chakwera to Solve Chaos At Immigration
Nyasa Times
Pressure continues to mount on President Lazarus Chakwera to act on the chaos at Immigration Department with a group calling itself Malawi First giving the Malawian 24 hours to… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Offers to Pay Above $40, Reaches Agreement With Labour
Leadership
The Organised Labour and Federal Government have reached a tentative agreement on the new national minimum wage with a resolution to further engage daily for the next one week at… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Earns U.S.$ 1 Billion From Coffee Export in Ten Months
ENA
Ethiopian Coffee and Tea Authority (ECTA) disclosed that coffee exports have brought 1 Billion USD to the country in revenue in ten months of the current fiscal year. Read more »
South Africa: Environmental Activists Win Against Shell in Appeal Court
GroundUp
Shell still has one more shot at seismic exploration authorisation Read more »
Nigeria: The Legislature's Power in Boosting Nutrition and Food Security in Nigeria [blog]
Nigeria Health Watch
In May 2024, the House of Representatives Committee on Nutrition and Food Security organised a retreat with relevant stakeholders. The aim was to reach a consensus on the… Read more »