May 31
Nigeria: Labour May Begin Nationwide Strike Monday, If...
Vanguard
There are strong indications that Organised Labour may begin a nationwide strike from Monday, June 3, over a new minimum wage. Read more »
Nigeria: Presidential Tax Committee Recommends N800/$ Customs Duty Rate
Vanguard
·Pushes for new national tax structure Read more »
Nigeria: Biafra Day - 3 Soldiers Killed As Sit-At-Home Turns Bloody in South East
Vanguard
Three soldiers were killed, yesterday, as the sit-at-home declared by the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, and the Movement for the Actualization of Biafra, MASSOB, to honour… Read more »
Nigeria: Military Eliminates 624 Terrorists, Arrests 1,051 Others in May
Vanguard
Troops of the Nigerian military fighting to rid the country of terrorists and other criminal elements, in May 2024, eliminated a total of 624 terrorists, kidnappers and arrested… Read more »
Nigeria: 68th Anniversary - Equipping Our Navy to Address Security Challenges Our Priority - Tinubu
Vanguard
....Commissions 3 ships, 2 choppers in Lagos Read more »
Uganda: Muslim Youth With ADF Links Require Solid Direction in Life - Museveni
Nile Post
Recognizing the challenges faced by certain youths, including those affiliated with the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), President Museveni has underscored the significance of… Read more »
Uganda: For Rubanda, Speaker Is Not Culpable but MP Mbabazi Must Pay
Nile Post
The electorate in Rubanda is warming up to District Woman MP Prossy Akampulira Mbabazi's potential ignominy with their opinion leaders saying Speaker Anita Among should not be… Read more »
Uganda: We Havent Received Money From Homosexuals-Movers of Censure Motion
Nile Post
The movers of the motion seeking to impeach the four embattled commissioners of Parliament have dismissed claims of receiving money from the homosexuals to bribe MPs to sign on the… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda's Milton Kambula Urges U.S. Govt to Base Policies On Africa's Ubuntu, Respect for Humanity
Nile Post
Peace Service Ambassador Kambula Kambula has advised the U.S President Biden and his administration to formulate policies guided by the African concept and narrative of 'Ubuntu'… Read more »
South Africa: ANC Gags NEC Members As Mk Party Rages Over Mantashe 'Tribalism' Comment [analysis]
Daily Maverick
While the Electoral Commission of South Africa continues to count ballots, ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula turns the screw on ANC National Executive Committee members… Read more »
Kenya: Over 490,000 Learners Yet to Report to School Due to Flooding
Capital FM
Over 490,000 learners are yet to report to school weeks after second term reopening due to flooding. Read more »
Kenya: Innovative Strategies Will Help Combat Threats - President Ruto
Capital FM
President William Ruto has asked the Kenya Defence Forces to develop more efficient ways of tackling the country's security threats. Read more »
Nigeria: Disregard False Information On 15th Emir Leading Friday Prayers - Police
Vanguard
The Kano State Police Command has urged residents to ignore false information circulating on social media that Alhaji Aminu Bayero, the 15th Emir, would lead the Friday prayers at… Read more »
Nigeria: GDP Not Enough to Measure Economic Growth - AfDB
Vanguard
The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwumi Adesina, says an increase in the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) must translate to job creation for youths to ensure… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia and Qatar Governments Discuss Enhancing Bilateral Relations
Radio Dalsan
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, His Excellency Mr. Ahmed Maalam Faqi Ahmed, held a meeting on Thursday in Beijing, with the Minister of State for the… Read more »
Somalia: Somali President Hassan Sheikh Receives Praise for War On Al-Shabaab
Shabelle
James Swan, the United Nations Special Representative for Somalia, has commended President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and his government for fostering development in the country and… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Executions Surge in 2023, Amnesty Report Reveals
Shabelle
In 2023, Somalia experienced a significant increase in executions, with at least 38 individuals put to death, according to a recent report by Amnesty International. Read more »
South Africa: IEC's Results Dashboard Restored
SAnews.gov.za
The Electoral Commission (IEC) has apologised to voters and the media who were unable to view results in the National and Provincial Elections for almost two hours on Friday… Read more »
South Africa: IEC Adequately Funded for Elections - National Treasury
SAnews.gov.za
National Treasury has in a statement corrected reports on the budget allocations for the Electoral Commission (IEC) for the 2024 General Elections. Read more »
Sudan: Child Malnutrition - 'Sudan Risks a Lost Generation', UN Agencies Warn
Dabanga
Sudan's children are trapped in a critical malnutrition crisis that has "reached emergency levels." Three United Nations agencies have issued a stark warning that all indications… Read more »
Kenya: Kibera Court Sentences Man to Death for Robbing His Victim of Sh23, 000 Phone
Capital FM
Kibera Law Court on Thursday sentenced a man to death for the offence of robbery with violence in January this year in Nairobi's Dagoretti area. Read more »
Ghana: Ambulance Trial - Richard Jakpa Files Application to Dismiss Charges Against Him
Accra Times
Jakpa argues in his application that Attorney-General Godfred Yeboah Dame's charges and proceedings constitute an abuse of court processes and violate Ghana's constitutional… Read more »
Ghana: Majority Accuses Minority of Sabotaging Govt Business Over Denial of Tax Waivers
Accra Times
Addressing the media in Parliament House on Thursday, May 30, 2024, Mr Afenyo-Markin criticized the Minority, accusing them of double standards. Read more »
Malawi: Did Chilima Sleep When the Tonse Alliance Agreement Was Being Drafted?
Nyasa Times
President Lazarus Chakwera's declaration that, if endorsed by MCP Convention, he will stand next year has sent shivers across the board with many interpreting that it is over for… Read more »
Malawi: Dictatorship At Immigration Dept, Passport Process Centralized to Lilongwe, Kalumo Firing Officers By Mouth
Nyasa Times
The passport processing system in the country has been centralized to Lilongwe office where Immigration Department boss Charles Kalumo works from with all institutional powers… Read more »