June 03
Gambia: Govt Appoints New Governors, Deputies
The Point
Acting under Section 123 (1) of the Local Government (Amendment) Act, 2006, His Excellency, President Adama Barrow has effective immediately, appointed the following Government… Read more »
Uganda: 'Weakened' Speaker Among Faces Humiliation From MPs
Independent (Kampala)
The month of May has been a tough one for Speaker of Parliament Anita Among as she battled pressure from powerful quarters including President Yoweri Museveni, the U.K. and the… Read more »
Uganda: Suicide Cases On the Rise in Kampala
Nile Post
A disturbing trend has emerged in Kampala, with suicide cases increasing at an alarming rate. The most affected age group is 20-40 years, with males being three times more likely… Read more »
Uganda: The Corrupt Lack God's Guidance - Museveni
Nile Post
President Museveni has said that many societal evils, such as corruption, embezzlement, defilement, and murder, stem from a lack of Godly guidance in people's hearts. Read more »
Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso World's Worst Forgotten Crisis - Report
DW
The Norwegian Refugee Council has said ongoing conflicts and a chronic lack of funding have led to the neglect of millions of displaced people. It has compiled a grim ranking of… Read more »
Somalia: Debate Over Ethiopian Troops Withdrawal From Somalia Intensifies
Shabelle
The recent announcement by Somalia's National Security Advisor, Hussein Sheikh Ali, that Ethiopian troops will be expected to leave Somalia by the end of December 2024 has sparked… Read more »
Liberia: Liberian Senate Urges Executive Branch Adhere to Tenured Laws
FrontPageAfrica
Barely few days after voting to pardon three ministers and the director of the Public Procurement and Concession Commission (PPCC) for violating the PPCC law by awarding millions… Read more »
Ethiopia: Head of Efratana Gidem District in Amhara Region Killed in Attack By 'Extremist Militants'
Addis Standard
Alebes Adefrash, head of Efratana Gidem district in the Amhara region's North Shewa Zone, was killed in a late-night attack on Saturday by an "extremist militant," according to a… Read more »
Africa: EU Visa Restrictions On Ethiopians Reflect Strained Migration Relations [analysis]
ISS
The punitive measures reflect a history of major EU investment in Ethiopia's migration governance - with few results. Read more »
Liberia: Mamaka Bility's Rising Influence in Boakai Administration Mirrors Familiar Refrain From Weah Era
FrontPageAfrica
Liberia's political history is often characterized by issues of bad governance, kleptocracy, greed, nepotism and corruption. In more recent years, governance has been defined by… Read more »
Uganda: Nigerian Lawyer Under Fire Over AI-Generated Defence
Nile Post
In an unprecedented legal controversy, a Nigerian lawyer has found himself at the center of a professional storm after employing an AI-generated defense for his client. Read more »
Africa: Land Squeeze - the Hidden Battle for Africa's Soils [analysis]
African Arguments
Land grabbing is not just back with a vengeance. It is taking on new guises such as carbon offsets, green hydrogen schemes, and other "green grabs". Read more »
Ethiopia: In Abiy's Ethiopia, 200 Journalists Have Been Arrested Since 2019 [analysis]
African Arguments
The Nobel laureate won plaudits early on for releasing imprisoned journalists. Today, his government depicts journalists as spies and traitors, and is accused of arresting,… Read more »
Sudan: Armed Forces Issues Press Release Denies Fabricated Videos
SNA
The Armed Forces issued Sunday press release in which denied fabricated videos in which the terrorist rebel Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia committed a brutal massacre and… Read more »
Liberia: Transport Minister, Transit Authority Boss Summoned Over Hike in Transport Fares
Liberian Observer
The House of Representatives is concerned about the government's ongoing reforms to improve the transportation sector but amid the rainy season and slight increment of petroleum --… Read more »
Angola: Angola Plans to Create Anti-Doping Disciplinary Board
ANGOP
Angola will soon set up an 'absolutely independent' Anti-Doping Disciplinary Board (ADB), in order to comply with the standards required by international regulations. Read more »
Angola: Angola Defends 'Declaration of Vision' to Strengthen Co-Operation
ANGOP
The Secretary of State for International Cooperation and Angolan Communities, Domingos Vieira Lopes, said Sunday in Seoul that the 'Declaration of Vision', proposed by the Republic… Read more »
Angola: Angola Approves National Strategy to Prevent and Combat Corruption
ANGOP
The Angolan government Monday approved the National Strategy for the Prevention and Repression of Corruption, as part of measures to combat this practice and promote a culture of… Read more »
Rwanda: Building Resilience Against Drought One Tree At a Time [editorial]
New Times
The global community will this week on June 6, celebrate the World Environment Day with focus on land restoration, desertification and building resilience against drought. Read more »
South Africa: ANC Suffers Major Loss in Landmark Elections, Now Prepares for Coalition Talks
People's Dispatch
The ANC suffered a heavy blow in the parliamentary election in South Africa for the first time in 30 years. The uMkhonto weSizwe party has emerged as the third-largest party in the… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa's Landmark Elections [blog]
CFR
As South Africa concludes a set of historic national elections, questions remain on how its democracy will fare in response to a new set of challenges. Read more »
Mauritius: Mauritius Police Force - PM Inaugurates Police Station in Vallée Des Prêtres
Government of Mauritius
The establishment of this state-of-the-art Police Station in Vallée des Prêtres signifies a notable enhancement in service accessibility and quality for the local… Read more »
West Africa: Implications of Conference of Sahel States in Senegal
Daily Trust
Senegal hosted a conference on Saturday, June 1 under the theme "The Alliance of Sahel States, a new platform for Senegal's regional integration", a development that could have… Read more »
Nigeria: Minimum Wage - 32 Labour Unions Join NLC/TUC Indefinite Nationwide Strike
Leadership
Several affiliate unions complied with the joint directive of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) to embark on an indefinite nationwide strike action… Read more »
Africa: Ukwuoma - Financial Barrier Hindering Adoption of Solar Innovation in Africa
This Day
Ifeanyi Ukwuoma is the Chief Executive Officer of Powerfull Technology Limited .In this interview, he talks about how the organization is driving the expansion of solar adoption… Read more »