May 29
Liberia: Boakai Submits U.S.$57m Energy Financing Deal to Legislature for Ratification
Liberian Observer
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. has formally submitted to the House of Representatives a US$57 million concessional financing instrument intended to strengthen Liberia's… Read more »
Kenya: New Coffee Hub to Bring Global Buyers Straight to Kenyan Farms
Capital FM
NAIROBI, Kenya, May 28 - Kenya has launched a new origin-based coffee trade convention aimed at connecting international buyers directly with local farmers in a move expected to… Read more »
Kenya: Wetang'ula Refers Mruttu's Succession Law Reform Petition to Parliamentary Committee
Capital FM
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has referred a petition by former Taita Taveta Governor and Senate aspirant John Mruttu seeking sweeping reforms to Kenya's succession… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu's Anniversary - Judiciary/Rule of Law - No Excuses to Fail, but...
Vanguard
Before assuming office as Nigeria's 16th President on May 29, 2023, Bola Tinubu had identified judicial reform as a cornerstone of economic growth and investment in his manifesto,… Read more »
Nigeria: PDP Ratifies Garba Biggs As Consensus Governorship Candidate for Plateau in 2027
This Day
The Plateau State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Wednesday, formally ratified Sunday Garba Biggs as its consensus candidate for the 2027 governorship election,… Read more »
Nigeria: Aso Rock Chaplain Defends Govt Over Oyo Abductions, Says They're Not Folding Their Arms
This Day
Chaplain of Aso Rock Villa Chapel, and Executive Secretary of Nigeria Christian Pilgrims Commission, Bishop Stephen Adegbite, yesterday, rose in defence of the federal government… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Why Zimbabwe's Medical Aid Societies Became Healthcare Providers and Why It Still Matters
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A debate over proposed changes to Zimbabwe's Medical Aid Societies Regulations has reignited questions about the role of medical aid providers in the country's healthcare system. Read more »
Nigeria: Presidency Says It Has Uncovered Deliberate Attempt to Weaponise Religion for Politics Ahead 2027
This Day
The presidency, yesterday, accused some unnamed politicians in the country of embarking on a deliberate attempt to weaponise religion for politics ahead of the 2027 polls. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Economy to Grow 4.1% Amid Inflationary Pressures - AfDB
This Day
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has projected that Nigeria's economy will grow by 4.1 per cent in 2026 despite mounting geopolitical tensions, rising inflation, worsening… Read more »
Nigeria: Decades of Oil Pollution in Bayelsà Triple Cancer Risk, Reduce Life Expectancy
This Day
A recent toxicological audit has uncovered a silent health crisis in rural oil-bearing communities in Bayelsà State, revealing alarming statistics such as increase in… Read more »
Nigeria: Presidency, National Assembly to Fast-Track Constitutional Template On State Police - Akpabio
This Day
The presidency and the National Assembly are currently working on a constitutional template to hasten the establishment of state police in the country. President of the Senate,… Read more »
Nigeria: Ebola - NCDC Issues Guidelines for Health Workers, Cautions Against Importing Disease
This Day
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) yesterday released a Public Health Advisory for Healthcare Workers on Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) preparedness and… Read more »
Nigeria: Atiku Visits Amaechi Amid Reconciliation Talks, Sokoto Guber Candidate Hails Ex-VP
This Day
Presidential candidate of African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, yesterday, visited his first run-ner-up in the primary election, Chibuike Amaechi, at his residence in… Read more »
Africa: Govt Considers Flight Restrictions Over Ebola Threat in Africa
Leadership
The federal government is considering the possibility of restricting flights from countries affected by the Ebola virus as part of renewed efforts to prevent any outbreak in… Read more »
Nigeria: 'Federal Govt Foot-Dragging On State Police', Makinde Laments Abduction of Oyo Teachers, Students
Leadership
Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, on Thursday, lamented what he called delay tactics by the Federal Government on the implementation of State Police in the country, stressing that… Read more »
Nigeria: Three Years of Tinubu - Nigeria's President Highlights Successes, Challenges
Premium Times
"Had we refused to act, our nation would have drifted toward fiscal breakdown, worsening poverty, and severe economic uncertainty." Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Releases Names of 21 States, FCT At High Risk of Ebola Infection - Full List
Premium Times
The NCDC says the classification followed a fresh dynamic risk assessment it conducted in response to rising Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda. Read more »
Nigeria: National Assembly'll Support State Police Creation - - Akpabio
Leadership
President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, on Thursday said the National Assembly would support efforts to create state police as part of measures to strengthen security across the… Read more »
Nigeria: NDC Flags Reports of Aspirant Exclusion Ahead of May 29 Primaries
Leadership
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has raised concerns over reports alleging that some aspirants are being prevented from participating in the party's primaries scheduled to… Read more »
Nigeria: Benue Ministry Celebrates With Displaced Children
Leadership
The Benue State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Welfare, in partnership with the Armstrong Nation Studio, has celebrated this year's Children's Day with kids and their… Read more »
Nigeria: FCTA Dismisses Reports On Enforcement of Environmental Services, Food Safety
Leadership
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has dismissed reports alleging that a court order has stopped sittings related to environmental services and food safety… Read more »
South Africa: MP's Criminal Case Against Ethekwini Manager Highlights Breakdown in State Anti-Corruption Efforts
Daily Maverick
A parliamentary clash over missing SIU reports has escalated into the opening of a criminal case, putting scrutiny on how little consequence follows corruption findings in South… Read more »
East Africa: Nairobi Forum Explores East Africa's Clean Energy Transition
Capital FM
Entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers and development partners gathered in Nairobi last week to discuss how East Africa can accelerate access to clean and sustainable energy… Read more »
Kenya: KCA University Brings Together Tax Experts to Debate Finance Bill 2026
Capital FM
KCA University has convened a high-level fiscal policy dialogue bringing together experts from public finance, taxation, academia, industry and policymaking institutions to discuss… Read more »
Kenya: PS Karugu Pledges Diligent Service Following New State Department Role
Capital FM
East African Community Principal Secretary Caroline Karugu has expressed gratitude to President William Ruto after being assigned additional responsibility to oversee the State… Read more »
