June 03
Nigeria: Group Wants Tinubu to Declare State of Emergency On Education
Premium Times
The group urged governors nationwide to prioritise investments in the education sector and rescue primary education in their states, "which is the foundation of good education." Read more »
Namibia: Cabinet Approves Implementation of National Minimum Wage
Namibia Economist
The Cabinet has given its endorsement to the Minister of Labor, Industrial Relations and Employment Creation (MLIREC) for the implementation of a National Minimum Wage (NMW)… Read more »
Liberia: Untimely Death Armed Forces of Liberia's Sergeant and Former UN Peace Keeper Raises More Questions Amid Suicide Claim
FrontPageAfrica
The Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) is grappling with the tragic death of Sergeant Bobby Manndeh, who allegedly committed suicide last week while on guard duty at the Binyah Kesselly… Read more »
Nigeria: Strike - Workers Block National Assembly Entrance
Vanguard
MEMBERS of the Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN), an affiliate of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC have laid siege to the entrance and exit of the National… Read more »
South Africa: South African Elections Lauded for Transparency Despite Minor Glitches
263Chat
The Electoral Support Network of Southern Africa (ESN-SA) and the Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN) have jointly praised the 2024 South African elections for their… Read more »
Egypt: Egypt, Hungary Mulls Stepping Up Cooperation On Ai, Modern Technologies
Egypt Online
Minister of Communication and Information Technology Amr Talaat reviewed Sunday joint cooperation aspects with Hungary during a meeting with Hungary's Minister of National Economy… Read more »
Africa: PM Witnesses Inauguration of African Health Exco 2024 Conf. and Exhibition
Egypt Online
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli on Monday inaugurated, on behalf of President Abdel Fattah El Sisi, the third edition of Africa Health ExCon, the largest African health exhibition… Read more »
Uganda: Dr Mugisha - We Support Targeting of Individuals, Not Blanket Sanctions
Independent (Kampala)
May 29, 2024, marked exactly one year since the Anti-Homosexuality Act (AHA) became law. It has been globally criticised for marginalising the minority community, including Dr… Read more »
Africa: Technical Group Takes Up COP28 Food Systems, Climate Action Pledge
COP28 UAR
The COP28 Presidency has announced the launch of the Technical Cooperation Collaborative (TCC) to support the implementation of the COP28 UAE Declaration on Sustainable… Read more »
Ghana: Promulgate Laws Against GMO Soyabean Commercialisation in Ghana - SVCAG
Ghanaian Times
The Soya Value Chain Association of Ghana (SVCAG) is calling on the Chief of Staff and the Minister of Food and Agriculture to engage with Parliament to promulgate laws to protect… Read more »
Tunisia: Tunisian Cinema Wins Two Prizes At Arab Film Festival Rotterdam
Tunis Afrique Presse
Tunisian cinema won two prizes at the 24th edition of the Arab Film Festival Rotterdam (RAFF 2024), which unveiled its list of winners on June 2, 2024. Read more »
Liberia: Promising Liberian-American Football Star Urges Athletes to Prioritize Consistency and Training
FrontPageAfrica
Dominic Saidu, a promising sixteen-year-old American football star from Liberia says the importance of consistency and training for young athletes. Living in Dallas, Texas, and… Read more »
Liberia: African Development Bank Announces Mobilization of More Than $ 3.5 Billion for Liberty Corridor
FrontPageAfrica
The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina says the Bank is mobilizing 3.5 to 5 billion dollars for the Liberty Corridor linking Liberia and the… Read more »
Kenya: Court Rules KICC Land Belongs to Govt After Revoking Title Issued to Kanu
Capital FM
The Environment and Land Court has ruled that the land on which the Kenyatta International Convention Centre belongs to the government after revoking the title issued to the Kenya… Read more »
Somalia: Ministry of Interior Convenes Inter-Ministerial Stabilisation Technical Working Group Meeting
Radio Dalsan
The Director General of the Ministry of Interior, Federal Affairs and Reconciliation Aidarus Moallim Hassan chaired the Inter-ministerial Stabilisation Technical Working Group… Read more »
Somalia: Commissioner Moalim Meets With Qatar Envoy to Somalia to Discuss Bolstering Humanitarian Support
Radio Dalsan
The Commissioner of Somali National Disaster Management Agency Mahamuud Moallim on Sunday meeting with the Ambassador of Qatar to Somalia, Abdalla bin Salim Al Nuaimi. Read more »
South Africa: Plans Underway for Establishment of the Seventh Democratic Parliament
SAnews.gov.za
Following the successful 2024 National and Provincial Elections held last week Wednesday, plans for the establishment of the country's seventh democratic Parliament now get into… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa's Democracy Is 'Strong, Robust' - President Ramaphosa
SAnews.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa says the 16 million citizens, who cast their vote in the National and Provincial Elections, are proof that South Africa's democracy is "strong and… Read more »
South Africa: Condolences for Eastern Cape Flood Victims
SAnews.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended his condolences to the families who have lost loved ones due to severe flooding in the Eastern Cape. Read more »
Nigeria: Nationwide Strike Paralyses Businesses Activities in Rivers
Vanguard
Business activities were paralysed in Port Harcourt, Rivers state capital on .Monday following the declaration of strike action by the Nigerian Labor Congress, NLC, and the Trade… Read more »
Nigeria: Kogi Set to Tackle Food Insecurity, Presents 100 Tractors to 10,000 Farmers
This Day
As part of efforts to ensure food security in Kogi State, the state Governor, Usman Ododo, has officially flagged off this year's wet season farming in the state by presenting over… Read more »
Nigeria: Nationwide Blackout As Labour Union Shuts Down Electricity Grid
This Day
Nigeria was on Monday morning thrown into darkness after organised labour shut down the national electricity grid, making good their threat to embark on a national strike. Read more »
South Sudan: A Lack of Food Adds to Challenges for People Living With HIV and TB in South Sudan [press release]
MSF
In South Sudan, over seven million people are expected to face acute food insecurity or worse between now and July. Among them, patients who are living with tuberculosis (TB)… Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame, South Korea President Talk Cooperation
New Times
President Paul Kagame, on Monday, June 3, met with his South Korean counterpart Yoon Suk Yeol in the East Asian country's capital Seoul. Read more »
Africa: China-Africa Trade Cooperation Fosters Inclusive, Sustainable Growth in Africa - UNCTAD Official
New Times
China-Africa trade cooperation is playing a pivotal role in fostering inclusive and sustainable development across Africa, according to a senior official with the United Nations… Read more »