May 29
Kenya: Azimio Removes Wamboka From Powerful PIC Committee Amid Graft Claims
Capital FM
The Azimio Coalition has removed Bumula MP Jack Wamboka from the influential Public Investments Committee (PIC) on Governance and Education, reassigning him to the Committee on… Read more »
Kenya: Public Health Arrival Restrictions and Enhanced Ebola Screening [press release]
U.S. Embassy Nairobi
Event: U.S. citizens and U.S. nationals who have been present in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Uganda, or South Sudan within 21 days of arrival in the United States… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu's Economic and Financial Reforms - Gains, Pains, and Missed Targets
Vanguard
Prior to assuming office three years ago on May 29, 2023, President Bola Tinubu pledged to pursue two broad monetary policy objectives. In his campaign policy document, he stated:… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu's Bold Resets Amid Shrinking Democratic Space
Vanguard
As President Bola Tinubu marks his third year in office today, the political landscape reflects a mix of sweeping reforms, deepening controversies and growing concerns over the… Read more »
Nigeria: More Woes for Electricity Consumers As Power Generation Dips
Vanguard
There are indications that Nigerians and businesses may continue to grapple with an epileptic electricity supply, as generation dropped, yesterday, to 3,527.76 megawatts (MW),… Read more »
Nigeria: 81 Nigerian Schoolchildren Still in Terrorists' Den, CSOs Slam Govt
Vanguard
Civil society organisations and activists have condemned the Federal Government over the continued captivity of 81 Nigerian schoolchildren abducted by terrorists, declaring that… Read more »
Nigeria: Your Sacrifices Won't Be in Vain - Tinubu to Nigerians
Vanguard
President Bola Tinubu, has said he understood the sacrifices many families have made in recent years and "shares your hopes for a better Nigeria," even as he promised that the… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa Murder Rate Edges Down
GroundUp
But violent crime remains unacceptably high Read more »
Zimbabwe: Watchdog Raises Alarm Over Dinson Displacements, Poor Living Conditions in Manhize
New Zimbabwe
The Centre for Natural Resource Governance (CNRG) has called on the Government of Zimbabwe to urgently intervene in the escalating humanitarian, environmental and governance crisis… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Activist Seeks to Block Constitution Amendment Bill No.3 Changes Without Referendum
New Zimbabwe
A Harare activist has approached the High Court seeking to stop government's plans to enact and implement key provisions of the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment Bill No. 3 (CAB3)… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Moffat Takadiwa Turns Plastic Waste Across Zimbabwe Into Record of Extraction and Repair
New Zimbabwe
In Harare, Zimbabwe, artist Moffat Takadiwa gathers the hard leftovers of global consumption and works them into surfaces that feel unexpectedly tender, bodily, and full of memory.… Read more »
Kenya: Rubio, Ruto Discuss Ebola Response As U.S. Commits Sh1.7 Billion for Kenya Preparedness
Capital FM
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday held talks with President William Ruto on the ongoing Ebola outbreak and coordinated response efforts between Kenya and the United… Read more »
Kenya: NACADA Shuts Down Rehab Centres in Makueni and Kilifi, Rescues 16 Clients
Capital FM
The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has shut down two rehabilitation centres in Makueni County and Kilifi County following the discovery… Read more »
Kenya: PS Muhia Inspects Kilgoris GK Prison Projects, Promises Budget Support
Capital FM
Salome Wairimu Muhia Biacco has called on communities to support offenders released on probation, saying successful reintegration is key to reducing repeat offences and easing… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: WHO Chief Arrives in Congo Amid Ebola Outbreak
DW
The head of the World Health Organization vowed to "overcome this outbreak" as he traveled for the epicenter of Ebola infections in eastern Congo. Read more »
Africa: Wasoko Co-Founder Daniel Yu Launches $100m Africa Jobs Fund
Daba Finance
Daniel Yu, co-founder of Wasoko, launched the Africa Jobs Fund, a philanthropic investment fund seeking to mobilise $100 million over the next 5 years to back companies creating… Read more »
Ghana: Bank of Ghana Blocks MTN Mobile Money Transfer Fee
Daba Finance
The Bank of Ghana suspended a proposed 0.75% fee on mobile money-to-bank transfers by MTN Ghana's fintech unit, stopping the charge before it was set to take effect on June 1. Read more »
South Africa: South Africa Delays AI Policy After Fake References Scandal
Daba Finance
South Africa has delayed its national artificial intelligence policy to January 2027 after withdrawing an earlier draft that included fabricated academic references. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Smartcomply Expands to UK With AML Platform
Daba Finance
Smartcomply is expanding into the UK with Adhere, its AI-powered anti-money laundering, know-your-customer and fraud-detection platform for African payment corridors. Read more »
Tanzania: Nala Secures $50m Credit Line for Stablecoin Payments
Daba Finance
Nala secured up to $50 million in credit financing from Liquidity to support its stablecoin-powered cross-border payment network. The facility starts with an initial $25 million… Read more »
Nigeria: Zipline Plans Nigeria Expansion to Reach 100m People
Daba Finance
Zipline plans to build 12 more distribution centres in Nigeria as the drone logistics company seeks to expand from health-tech pilots into national medical supply infrastructure,… Read more »
Angola: Transfers From Angola to Abroad for Individuals Reduced to USD 150,000/Year
ANGOP
The Central Bank of Angola (BNA) on Monday changed the limit for transfers abroad by individuals, reducing it from USD 250,000 to USD 150,000 yearly. Read more »
Angola: Historian Advocates for Strengthening Teaching of African Languages in Schools
ANGOP
Angolan historian and researcher Eloy Satchitomeno, in the city of Luena, Moxico Province, has advocated for the need for African countries to strengthen the teaching of African… Read more »
Angola: Saxophonist Nanutu Honored in Lisbon
ANGOP
Saxophonist António Manuel Fernandes "Nanutu" was honored on Thursday in Lisbon, Portugal, at an event featuring tributes from Angolan and international musicians. Read more »
Angola: Ambassador to Serbia Encourages Young People to Focus On Studies
ANGOP
The Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Republic of Angola to Serbia, Eduardo Octávio, recently encouraged Angolan students residing in Serbia to be… Read more »
