June 02
Nigeria: Can Govt Rescue LGs From Governors' Stranglehold?
This Day
Despite state governors' refusal to comply with previous Supreme Court rulings aimed at rescuing the local government system from their control, the federal government has again… Read more »
Nigeria: For Further Consultations, Senate Bows to Pressure, Suspends Action On Amendment of CBN Act
This Day
The Senate has bowed to public pressure by suspending the planned public hearing on the amendment to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Act 2007 to allow for further consultations… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Speaks On Killing of Soldiers in Abia
Premium Times
President Tinubu said the armed forces have the capacity to crush violent non-state actors making the communities unsafe. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Police Warn Motorists Against Using Sirens, Beacon Lights
The Herald
The Zimbabwe Republic Police has warned members of the public against using any private motorcade with either beacon lights or sirens on the country's roads. Read more »
Rwanda: World Vision Rwanda Launches 'Enough' Campaign to End Child Malnutrition, Stunting
New Times
World Vision Rwanda launched its 'Enough' campaign on May 30, a major three-year effort against child malnutrition and stunting, with an investment of approximately $2 million,… Read more »
Southern Africa: CCC Piles Pressure On SADC to Resolve Zimbabwe's 2023 Elections Results Dispute Ahead of Summit
New Zimbabwe
Citizens' Coalition for Change (CCC) defacto administrator, Jameson Timba, has challenged Southern African Development Community (SADC) leaders to provide the people of Zimbabwe… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Motorcades Are Only for Presidium - Police
New Zimbabwe
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has banned and launched a sweeping crackdown on a range of unlawful activities related to unauthorised motorcades and the use of blue lights and… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Teesside Students and the Order to Leave UK [opinion]
Premium Times
The Teesside University situation provides an opportunity to look broadly at the larger picture -- the problem of external/foreign education as a material and human drain on… Read more »
Nigeria: Kano Emir Sanusi Under Fire Over Sermon At Friday Prayers
Premium Times
Emir Sanusi preached on belief in God and the need for Muslims to accept their destiny for good or for bad Read more »
Nigeria: Teledalase, Lagos Community Cut Off From the City
Premium Times
"We are calling and begging the government, to rescue us from this environmental hazard and find a lasting solution to our problems in this community." Read more »
Nigeria: Jigawa PDP Kicks As Assembly Moves to Amend State Electoral Law
Premium Times
The PDP says the move by the All Progressives Congress (APC)-controlled Assembly violates the 1999 Constitution and undermines democracy. Read more »
Nigeria: WAEC Speaks On Ongoing Wassce Amidst Proposed Workers' Strike
Premium Times
WAEC said though it cannot dictate to the Nigerian labour unions on any matter, it is appealing for understanding "for the sake of the future of the affected Nigerian children." Read more »
Nigeria: Police Foil Attack On Kano APC Chairperson's Residence
Premium Times
Police say an investigation revealed that the incident was a fight between two rival gangs Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Declares Looming Labour Strike Illegal
Premium Times
The government said the impending strike violates statutory provisions of Nigeria's labour laws. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt, NASS Leadership in Emergency Meeting With NLC, TUC
Premium Times
The meeting is coming a day before the an indefinite strike called by the two Labour centres over the proposed minimum wage. Read more »
Nigeria: Minimum Wage Demanded By Labour May Cause Collateral Damage to the Economy - Akpabio
Premium Times
"But we must also be mindful of collateral damage. I don't want us to; in the course of trying to arrive at minimum wage, we end up with a lot of serious issues of unemployment… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa's Governing ANC Humbled After Historic Vote
VOA
The final results of a tumultuous South African election are expected to be declared late Sunday, though what is already evident is that the governing party has lost its majority… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa Heads for Coalition Talks After ANC Loses 30-Year Majority
RFI
South Africa's African National Congress (ANC) is preparing to enter talks with other parties to share power for the first time, after losing its three-decade majority in a… Read more »
Nigeria: National Assembly Leadership Meets Labour, Govt Reps
This Day
The leadership of the National Assembly is currently holding a closed-door meeting with the executives of the Nigeria Labour Congress, the Trade Union Congress and the… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Shilling Loses Ground Through the Week
Observer
The local unit was relatively weak during the week, with dollar demand from offshore investors, energy and manufacturing firms outstripping existing supply from commodity exporters… Read more »
South Africa: More Than 100 Cases of Electoral Act Violations Reported Over Voting Days - National Police Commissioner [analysis]
Daily Maverick
The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure says it is not yet alarmed by the MK party's calls for a revote, but said it would be 'very interested' if anyone puts… Read more »
Nigeria: Electricity - Gencos Urge Govt, Stakeholders to Pay Debts
Vanguard
The Power Generation Companies (GenCos), have appealed to the Federal Government and key stakeholders to settle electricity debts owned them for electricity generation to enable… Read more »
Nigeria: Accident Claims 3, Injures 5 in Anambra
Vanguard
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has said that three persons died in a multiple accident on Sunday in Oba in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra, along… Read more »
Mauritius: PM Jugnauth Inaugurates the 12th Muga Facility in Flacq
Government of Mauritius
Through the setting up of sports facilities such as the Flacq MUGA facility, Government's aim is to sensitise the population on the need to adopt a physically healthy and active… Read more »
Rwanda: Mozambique - Rwandan Security Forces Take Part in Umuganda
New Times
Rwandan Security Forces (RSF), stationed in Ancuabe district, Cabo Delgado province, Mozambique, participated in a community service, 'Umuganda' in Nacololo village, near the RSF… Read more »