June 03
Somalia: Ethiopian Troops Cross Border Into Southern Somalia, Establishing Military Posts
Shabelle
In a recent development, advanced troops from Ethiopia have crossed the border from the Hiran and Bakool regions into southern Somalia. These forces, reportedly from the 5th Kilin… Read more »
Nigeria: Count Us Out of NLC Strike - Kano Doctors
Daily Trust
The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), Kano branch, has said medical practitioners operating across the state will remain on duty despite the ongoing organised labour strike. Read more »
Nigeria: Central Bank Revokes Licence of Heritage Bank
Premium Times
The CBN said it took the action to strengthen public confidence in Nigeria's banking system. Read more »
South Africa: Elections 2024 - Low Voter Turnout Must Be Fixed
GroundUp
Glitches and slow queues need to be seen in light of IEC's budget cuts Read more »
South Africa: Seven Die in Floods in Nelson Mandela Bay Metro
GroundUp
Seven people died and more than a thousand people had to be evacuated to safety after flooding in Nelson Mandela Bay Metro on the weekend. Read more »
Nigeria: Mother Abandons Newborn Baby At Trash Dump - Police
Premium Times
The police said they found the newborn at the trash dump on Sunday. Read more »
Ghana: Electricity Tariff Goes Up 3.45 Percent, Water 5.16 Percent Effective July 1
Ghanaian Times
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has announced an increment in water and electricity tariffs, following the second quarter upward review, under the Quarterly… Read more »
Nigeria: Strike - Union Shuts FCTA Secretariat
Premium Times
The major labour unions in Nigeria had on 31 May directed its members to embark on an indefinite strike from 3 June. Read more »
Liberia: SDA High School Class of 1997/ 1998 Gave Back to Alma Mater [press release]
FrontPageAfrica
The Class of 1997/1998 of the Seventh Day Adventist High School (SDA) on Camp Johnson Road has returned to its alma mater to give back to the school and the next generation of… Read more »
Liberia: Human Rights Commissioner Fahnbulleh Faces Sexual Assault Charge
FrontPageAfrica
The Monrovia City Court has denied a motion to dismiss the sexual assault accusation against Atty. Mohammed Fahnbulleh, a commissioner at the Independent National Commission on… Read more »
Liberia: Frontpageafrica's Latest Investigation Unveils Procurement Breach in Ministry of Finance, Roviagate Contract
FrontPageAfrica
It appears that the alleged financial scandal hovering over the Deputy Minister for Administration at the Ministry of Finance, Bill McGill Jones, is far from ending, as documents… Read more »
Liberia: Audit Indicts Ex-Finance, CSA Officials
New Dawn
An audit into the procurement of two buses in January 2022 has held former top Finance Ministry and Civil Service Agency (CSA) officials liable for abuse of public funds and trust. Read more »
Uganda: Prof Ogenga Latigo Calls for New Approach in War Against Corruption
Nile Post
Former Leader of Opposition in parliament, Prof. Ogenga Latigo has underscored the need for president Yoweri Museveni to build new transparent systems at all levels to deal with… Read more »
Ghana: BoG Targets to Return to Profitability in the Medium Term
Accra Times
Bank of Ghana hopes to ride on efficiency and recapitalisation to return to profiting making Read more »
Nigeria: Minimum Wage - ASUU, SSANU, NUT, Others Join Nationwide Strike
Premium Times
The strike is to force the government to agree on a new minimum wage for workers as well as review the increase in the price of electricity for some consumers. Read more »
Nigeria: 'We'll Come Down Heavily On Attackers,' Tinubu Speaks On Killing of Soldiers in Abia
Premium Times
Gunmen, on Thursday morning, attacked and killed five soldiers in Obikabia Junction in Aba, the commercial hub of the Abia State. Read more »
Nigeria: Many Feared Killed in Anambra Road Crash
Premium Times
The accident occurred on Sunday morning at Oba-Obosi Junction along the Onitsha-Owerri Expressway in the Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra. Read more »
South Africa: At the Heart of the NHI Lies Fairness - Outgoing Chair of Parliament's Health Committee Defends Record
spotlight
The chairperson of the National Assembly's Portfolio Committee on Health Dr Kenneth Jacobs played a pivotal role in deliberations on the National Health Insurance Bill. Spotlight's… Read more »
Nigeria: CBN Revokes Licence of Heritage Bank
Vanguard
The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has revoked the operating licence of Heritage Bank. Read more »
Nigeria: Workers Shutdown National Grid
Vanguard
Organised Labour in the nation's power sector has shut down the country's electricity industry. Read more »
Nigeria: Workers Shut Nigerian Ports
Vanguard
Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria, MWUN, has shut down port operations across the country in compliance with the strike directive from the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and its… Read more »
Zimbabwe: President Mnangagwa Holds Talks With His South Korean Counterpart
The Herald
President Mnangagwa this morning held a bilateral meeting with his South Korean counterpart, President Yoon Suk Yoel, ahead of the official opening of the inaugural South Korea -… Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Fight Muguka With the Same Energy Like Illicit Brew - Duale
Capital FM
Defence Cabinet secretary Aden Duale now says the government has declared war against drug and substance abuse which calls for a collective, society approach. Read more »
South Africa: Post-Elections - the Road to Establishing the National Assembly of the Seventh Democratic Parliament [document]
Parliament of South Africa
In democratic countries such as South Africa, Parliament plays a crucial role in making legislation and holding the government to account. Under a proportional representation… Read more »
Ghana: Government Borrows Gh¢19.2 Billion Through Treasury Bills in May
Accra Times
Government borrowed more through treasury bills in May compared to April this year, but the rates continue the marginal but steady decline. Read more »