June 02
Nigeria: Nationwide Industrial Action Will Spell Doom for Nigeria, Govt Warns
This Day
As the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) mobilise their members for the nationwide industrial action that will commence tomorrow, the federal… Read more »
Malawi: Malawi Faces a Food Crisis - Why Plans to Avert Hunger Aren't Realistic and What Can Be Done [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Malawi is heading towards a severe food crisis later this year. Drought brought on by the El Niño weather pattern has affected the harvest of maize, the staple food grown by… Read more »
Africa: Gavi to Boost Access to Life-Saving Human Rabies Vaccines in Over 50 Countries [press release]
GAVI
- Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, in collaboration with partners, has announced support for human rabies vaccines for post exposure prophylaxis (PEP) as part of routine immunisation.… Read more »
Liberia: Arcelormittal Liberia Ramps-Up Recruitment for Phase 2 Expansion Project
New Republic
Nimba County-ArcelorMittal Liberia is recruiting many technical and low-skilled individuals for its ambitious phase 2 expansion project. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Urges Govt to Continue Payment of N35,0000 Wage Award
Vanguard
Senate has urged the Federal Government to continue the payment of N35,000 wage award to workers, following the yet to be concluded negotiations on minimum wage. Read more »
Nigeria: Gencos Cry Out Over N3.7trn Debt in Nigeria's Electricity Sector
Vanguard
- Say only 10% of invoice paid monthly Read more »
Nigeria: Nationwide Strike Commences Tomorrow As Govt's Meeting With Labour Leaders Ends in Deadlock
Premium Times
Labour said it will go ahead with the strike until their demands are met. Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Ends 25% Fare Rebate On State-Owned Transport Services
Premium Times
'From Monday, 3 June, transport fare on all regulated transport services in the state will return to its original fare of 100%," the statement read. Read more »
South Africa: South Africa - ANC Loses Majority in Crucial Vote
DW
The results are in: South Africa's governing ANC has lost its outright majority in the country for the first time since South African democracy began 30 years ago. What does this… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa's National and Provincial Elections [document]
State Department
The United States congratulates the South African people on successful national and provincial elections. This year's elections marked three decades of all South Africans having… Read more »
Nigeria: Dana Air CEO Meets Keyamo, Hints On Fresh Investment
This Day
Nigeria's major carrier, Dana Air has announced a significant step forward in its journey towards a vibrant resurgence in the aviation sector. Read more »
South Africa: 2024 Election Results a Victory for Democracy
SAnews.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa says the final announcement of the 2024 National and Provincial Elections represents a victory for democracy, constitutional order and for all the people… Read more »
South Africa: Elections Tested the Country's Institutions, Citizens' Resolve
SAnews.gov.za
The 2024 Elections have tested the strength of the country's institutions, the integrity of systems and the resolve of citizens, says Electoral Commission of South Africa… Read more »
Somalia: SODMA Commissioner Meets With Qatar Ambassador
Shabelle
In a significant development for Somalia's humanitarian efforts, the Commissioner of the Somali National Disaster Management Agency (SODMA), Mohamud Moalim, recently met with the… Read more »
South Africa: SAHRC Gives 2024 Elections the Thumbs Up
SAnews.gov.za
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has endorsed the 2024 National and Provincial Elections as having been free and fair. Read more »
South Africa: Ninety Arrested Over the Course of 2024 Elections
SAnews.gov.za
Ninety people were arrested over the three days of elections earlier this week, National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola said on Sunday. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Inaugurates Three Ships, Two Helicopters to Boost Navy's Fight Against Oil Theft
This Day
President Bola Tinubu has inaugurates three ships and two helicopters at the Naval Dockyard, Victoria Island, Lagos, to boost the fight against crude oil theft and other insecurity… Read more »
Nigeria: Appoint Tejuosho As Humanitarian Affairs Minister, Coalition Urges Tinubu
This Day
The coalition of people with disability (PWD) and other civil society organisations, have appealed to President Bola Tinubu to appoint Halimat Tejuosho, a philanthropist, as… Read more »
Uganda: MPs' Huge Debts - a Never-Ending Cycle of Financial Woes
Nile Post
The financial struggles of Ugandan Members of Parliament (MPs) continue to make headlines, with many struggling to pay off massive debts. Read more »
Uganda: Dry Spell Hits Kikuube Farmers Hard
Nile Post
Farming is one of the main activities practiced by people in Kikuube district, especially growing cassava, banana, rice, potatoes and maize among other crops, but this is soon… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Warns Civil Servants Against Corruption
Nile Post
President Yoweri Museveni has reiterated his detest for corrupt officials. Read more »
Uganda: Makerere Deputy Vice Chancellor Removed From University's WhatsApp Groups
Nile Post
Trails of WhatsApp messages the Nile Post has seen shows officials in confusion, wondering what was going on because they had not heard from Dr Kakumba. Read more »
South Africa: IEC Declares SA's Watershed May 29 Polls 'Free and Fair' As No Outright Winner Emerges [analysis]
Daily Maverick
The African National Congress, which has held the majority rule since 1994 and is Africa's oldest liberation movement, has faced a historic defeat in South Africa's 2024 general… Read more »
South Africa: Seven Confirmed Dead After Nelson Mandela Bay Downpours, With More Rain Expected [analysis]
Daily Maverick
Seven people are confirmed to have died during a devastating flood in the Kariega (Uitenhage) area following heavy rains in Nelson Mandela Bay on Saturday. About 1,100 people were… Read more »
South Africa: Elections & Crises - Political Twists Abound in a Year of Destiny for Many Nations [analysis]
Daily Maverick
The US political free-for-all includes court trials and political battles; South Africa wrestles with a new political reality; and in several other nations, citizens judge the… Read more »