June 02
Rwanda/Lesotho: Injured Rwatubyaye to Miss Benin, Lesotho WC Qualifiers
New Times
FC Shkupi defender Abdul Rwatubyaye is the high profile name missing from Thorsten Spittler's 25-man squad for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifying double header against Benin… Read more »
Nigeria: World Cup Qualifiers - Super Eagles Camp Bubbles As NPFL Stars Join Foreign Pros in Uyo
Premium Times
Other players already in Uyo include Samuel Chukwueze, Fisayo Bashiru, and newly crowned Bundesliga champion Victor Boniface. Read more »
June 01
Rwanda: 2024 Elections - Rwanda's Nine Presidential Aspirants At a Glance
New Times
By May 30, the deadline set by the National Electoral Commission (NEC) for submission of candidatures, nine individuals had submitted their files intent on running for President in… Read more »
Nigeria: Electricity Tariff - AEDC Threatens to Disconnect Nigeria's Defence HQ, FCDA, Others
Premium Times
"We therefore urge all customers with debts to pay all outstanding bills before the deadline to avoid service interruption," it said Read more »
Nigeria: Nationwide Strike - Nigerian Govt Insists On N60,000 Minimum Wage
Premium Times
"Though the FG is desirous of ample remuneration for workers, President Tinubu will not encourage any action that could lead to massive job losses, especially in the private… Read more »
Africa: WHO Director-General's Closing Remarks At the Seventy-Seventh World Health Assembly - 1 June 2024 [press release]
WHO
Honourable Minister Dr Edwin Dikoloti, President of the Seventy-seventh World Health Assembly, Read more »
South Africa: Uncertain Times for South Africa's Foreign Policy As Country Heads for Coalition Government [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
After South Africa's 29 May election, the African National Congress has lost the electoral majority it held for 30 years, but remains the party with the highest number of seats in… Read more »
Somalia: Secretary Blinken's Call With Somali President Hassan Sheikh [document]
State Department
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Read more »
May 31
South Africa: South Africa Set For a Chilly Weekend - South African News Briefs - May 31, 2024
allAfrica
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Tunisia: Authorities Must End Erosion of Judicial Independence [press release]
AI London
Two years after summary dismissal of judges by the president, harassment, prosecutions and denial of rights of judges continue Read more »
Africa: William Ruto Wins in Washington - but Does Kenya? [analysis]
ISS
Not all Kenyans are enchanted by the prospect of being America's main partner in sub-Saharan Africa. Read more »
South Africa: ANC to Lose Governing Majority in Worst Performance Since 1994
Capital FM
South Africa's ruling African National Congress (ANC) is projected to lose its parliamentary dominance with tallies from half of the votes cast in Wednesday's election putting it… Read more »
South Africa: 'Despite Challenges, Elections Were Demonstration of Unwavering Dedication to Peace, Democracy and Inclusivity' - AU [document]
African Union
"In spite of the logistical and technical challenges observed, South Africa's 2024 elections were a demonstration of the nation's unwavering dedication to peace, democracy and… Read more »
Africa: GITEX AFRICA Morocco 2024 Second Edition Grand Opening
Gitex Africa Morocco
Three-day exhibition and conference taking place from 29-31 May in Marrakech, Morocco, set the spotlight on the region’s digital future and tech opportunities Read more »
Africa: African Countries Could Unlock Billions in Local and Global Trade - What's Working and What's Not [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Africa's share of global trade remains disproportionately small, hovering around 2%-3%. Countries on the continent trade more with the rest of the world than they do among… Read more »
Tunisia: Earth Tremors Recorded May 30 Considered 'Normal' Seismic Activity, Says Inm Official
Tunis Afrique Presse
The two earth tremors recorded late on Thursday in Bizerte and Sousse are considered "normal" seismic activity, Head of the Applied Geophysics Department at the National Institute… Read more »
Uganda: Three Killed in Bobi Wine Masaka Procession Crash
Nile Post
At least three people were killed and scores critically injured in a fatal crash involving the procession of National Unity Platform president Robert Kyagulanyi on the… Read more »
Nigeria: Change of National Anthem My Priority - Tinubu
Vanguard
President Bola Tinubu has said that returning the old national anthem was a priority for him. Read more »
Ethiopia: 25 Rural Towns' Solar Power Plan Project Reaches 61 Percent
ENA
The performance of the 25 rural towns' solar power plant project, which is being built by the Ethiopian Electricity Utility, has reached 61 percent. Read more »
Nigeria: Death Toll Rises to 21 in Kano Mosque Explosion As Deputy Senate President Announces Support
Premium Times
Residents said they buried at least 21 victims, mostly aged persons, since the incident occurred on 15 May. Read more »
Morocco: French Minister Commends Morocco's Economic Momentum
MAP
French Minister Delegate for Foreign Trade, Economic Attractiveness, Francophonie and French Nationals Abroad, Franck Riester, hailed, on Thursday in Marrakech, Morocco's economic… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Former RBZ Advisor Kereke Going Back to Jail to Finish Jail Term As Supreme Court Trashes His Appeal
New Zimbabwe
Former Central Bank governor's advisor, Munyaradzi Kereke is heading back to jail to finish his rape sentence after roaming free since August 2021 when he was granted ZW$500 000… Read more »
Somalia: The Somali Foreign Minister Condemns the Actions of Ethiopia and Its Travel Interventions
Radio Dalsan
Bijing, May 30, 2024 - The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, His Excellency Ahmed Maalam Faqi Ahmed, today, Thursday, participated in the tenth Ministerial… Read more »
Ethiopia: Somaliland Eyes On More Ethiopian Investment in Fishery
Ethiopian Herald
Somaliland seeks increased Ethiopian investments in the fishery, agriculture, and logistics sectors as Hargeisa craves boosted trade ties with its gigantic neighbor. Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Moiling to Reach 60 Percent Vaccine Production By 2040
Ethiopian Herald
Ethiopia is making an effort to cover 60% of its vaccine demand at home by 2040, Ministry of Health announced. Read more »