May 31
Africa: From Climate Vulnerable to Climate Leader [opinion]
The Rockefeller Foundation
Recent floods in Kenya have made headlines all over the world. Across the country and around the region, these floods have claimed over 200 lives, displaced 150,000 people, and… Read more »
Malawi: Chakwera, Mkaka Laughs of 'Life Presidency' Proposals
Nyasa Times
President Lazarus Chakwera and his charges, MCP secretary General Eisenhowe Mkaka and Transport Minister Jacob Hara, have unanimously laughed off and trashed the life presidency… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Jittery Mnangagwa Directs Ministers to Rein in 'Renegade' Splinter War Veterans' Groups
New Zimbabwe
SENSING resistance among fellow liberation war veterans over prospects of a third presidential term, President Emmerson Mnangagwa has reportedly directed his lieutenants to cleanse… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Moves to Improve Procurement Practices in Health Sector
This Day
The federal government yesterday commenced measures to ensure efficiency and reliability of health supplies procurement across Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: VP Shettima and the Gains of Renewed Hope Agenda
This Day
Last year, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, was sworn into office on May 29, with a vow to move quickly to deliver results that would change the governance narrative in Nigeria.… Read more »
Nigeria: Touting At Airports Impacting Negatively On Nigeria's Image Globally, Constituting Insider Threat - Experts
This Day
Aviation security experts have called for a joint task force made up of security operatives to fight headlong, the illicit activities of touts at the nation's international… Read more »
South Africa: New Proposal Puts Kruger National Park's Environmental Safeguards 'At Risk'
GroundUp
Experts alarmed by government move to drop statutory requirements for some developments in the park Read more »
Rwanda: Rutsiro - Lightning-Induced Deaths Decline in Public Places - Official
New Times
Rutsiro district authorities have registered a significant decline in lighting-related deaths following the installation of thunderbolts in public places. Read more »
South Africa: Netflix Announces Season 2 of Savage Beauty
Fame Frenzy
Following a successful season 1, Netflix has announced the highly-anticipated return of Savage Beauty season 2. The drama series returns to the streaming platform on June… Read more »
South Africa: J Molley Threatens to Take His Own Life, Says Only Shamiso Can Save Him
Fame Frenzy
After jumping on an Instagram Live on Thursday night, South African rapper J Molley had fans worried. Read more »
Nigeria: VP Shettima Inaugurates 76.67km Ogbomoso-Iseyin Road
Premium Times
"Our federation can only be proud if each state actively participates in building essential infrastructure to facilitate our daily life." Read more »
Nigeria: Imo Governor Speaks On Killing of Soldiers By Gunmen in South-East
Premium Times
Gunmen, Thursday morning, attacked and killed four soldiers in Obikabia Junction in Aba, the commercial hub of the Abia State. Read more »
Nigeria: One Year On Tinubu's Watch, Rule of Law, Justice Sector Reform Yearn for Change
Premium Times
Human rights violations have continued unabated under President Bola Tinubu. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Heads to Roll As New Zanu-PF Political Commissar Announces Massive Restructuring Process
New Zimbabwe
RECENTLY appointed Zanu PF Political Commissar Munyaradzi Machacha has announced a massive restructuring process of the party, with sources saying the move is meant to dump members… Read more »
Zimbabwe: State Drops Election Fraud Charges Against ERC, ZESN Observers
New Zimbabwe
The State has dropped election fraud charges against 35 members of the Election Resource Centre (ERC) and the Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN). Read more »
Zimbabwe: Traditional Leaders Put in Charge of Food Aid Distribution
New Zimbabwe
THE government has tasked traditional leaders to spearhead the distribution of food aid in rural areas, alleviating fears that the program could be influenced by political bias. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Sikhala Movement to Mobilise Protests Against Mnangagwa's Third Term Bid
New Zimbabwe
The National Democratic Working Group (NDWG), a movement led by opposition politician Job Sikhala has vowed to organize mass protests against President Mnangagwa's attempt to… Read more »
Zimbabwe: 800 People Employed At Mbudzi Interchange
The Herald
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Nigeria: 20,000 Penalised for Travelling to Makkah Without Hajj Permit
Daily Trust
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has penalised 20,000 people for travelling to Makkah or residing in the holy city without a Hajj permit, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. Read more »
Nigeria: Residents Flee As ISWAP Terrorists Issue Ultimatum
Daily Trust
Scores of residents of Kukawa Local Government Area have fled their homes following an ultimatum issued by ISWAP terrorists to leave their homes or face death. Read more »
Nigeria: Yobe Pilgrims Receive N179.8m Subsidy, Kwara's Get $100 Each
Daily Trust
Niger airlifts first batch, Gombe pilgrims depart Saturday Read more »
Nigeria: Kano Emirship Tussle - What Ribadu, Kano Gov Discussed At Abuja Meeting
Daily Trust
Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has tendered an apology to the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, after he was accused of meddling in the Kano emirship crisis. Read more »
Nigeria: 120 Orphans Screened for TB in Jos
Daily Trust
Breakthrough Action Nigeria, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), has conducted free Tuberculosis (TB) screen-ing on 120 children at the House of Recap Orphanage in Jos. Read more »
Nigeria: Niger Wants Scavenger Market Relocated Over Insecurity
Daily Trust
The Niger House of Assembly has called for the relocation of the scavenger market between Bakin Kasuwa and Unguwan Kabula in Suleja over security threats to residents. Read more »
Nigeria: 2 Suspected Bandits' Corpses Found After Soldiers Raid Kaduna Forest
Daily Trust
...Mob sets corpses ablaze Read more »