May 30
South Africa: Hey Politicians, It's Time to Pack Away the Election Playbook and Get to Work [analysis]
Daily Maverick
The election discourse about unemployment revolved around which party can create the most new jobs. This narrow focus glossed over the structural nature of South Africa's… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Troops Kill 640 Terrorists, Arrest 1,051 in May - Official
Premium Times
In the North-central, Mr Buba said, the troops of Operation Safe Haven conducted several offensive operations. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Govt Asks for Research Into Growing Cannabis Sector
VOA
Faced with the growth of anti-smoking campaigns and a drop in cigarette use worldwide, Zimbabwe, Africa's largest tobacco producer, has asked its tobacco research body to look into… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan MPs Probe Alleged British Army Crimes
VOA
A Kenyan parliamentary committee is visiting central Kenya to hear from locals about the conduct of a British Army training unit that is accused of human rights violations,… Read more »
Central African Republic: U.S. Sanctions Two Central African Republic Companies Linked to Russian Wagner Group
VOA
The U.S. imposed sanctions Thursday on two companies in the Central African Republic that support Russia's Wagner Group, the Treasury Department said. Read more »
Zambia: Zambian Authorities Arrest Five On Espionage Charges
VOA
Police in Zambia have arrested five people on espionage charges following their earlier allegations via social media that the government was involved in the apparent abduction of… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa Early Election Results Show Ruling ANC Losing Its Majority
VOA
South Africa's long-ruling African National Congress party, which gained power under President Nelson Mandela, has received less than 50% of the vote in early election results. Read more »
Namibia: Namibian Environmentalists Oppose Green Hydrogen Production in National Park
VOA
An umbrella body representing 77 environmental protection groups in Namibia is voicing opposition to proposed green hydrogen production in the Tsau Khaeb National Park by a German… Read more »
Africa: Study of 16 Countries Shows Higher Taxes Would Help Young Smokers Quit or Cut Down [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
World No Tobacco Day serves to increase awareness about the preventable death and illness associated with tobacco use. It also puts a spotlight on policies that governments can use… Read more »
Africa: How Many Giraffe Species Are There? Understanding This Is Key to Their Protection [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Giraffes, with their distinctive body shape and variations in coat patterns, have long been an example in evolutionary biology teachings. They are a textbook example of how species… Read more »
Cape Verde: Cabo Verde Beats Back Climate Change Through South-South Cooperation
UN News
The small island developing State of Cabo Verde is fighting back against climate change with support from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). Read more »
Mozambique: Samim Withdrawal From Cabo Delgado - Uncomfortable Truths [analysis]
ISS
Why is the region turning away from an international terrorist organisation on its doorstep that is growing in influence? Read more »
Malawi: Malawians Divided Over MP Kathumba's Remarks Proposing Life Presidency for Chakwera
Nyasa Times
Mapuyu South lawmaker Esther Ceilia Kathumba may have thought she was only trying to sale President Lazarus Chakwera's brand by proposing life presidency him; little did she know… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Among Most Improved in Global Rankings On Budget Accountability
New Times
Rwanda made slight improvements in public access to budget information, according to the latest international budget transparency assessment. Read more »
Nigeria: Indonesia Wants Revival of Suspended Oil, Gas MOU With Nigeria
This Day
The Republic of Indonesia has expressed its desire to foster the existing collaboration with Nigeria on the development of the nation's oil and gas sector, urging the country to… Read more »
Namibia: Malaria Has Bounced Back, Killing Namibians
New Era
Southern African Development Community (SADC) E8 ambassador Richard Kamwi has pleaded with the World Health Assembly to consider putting more resources into domestic funding for… Read more »
Kenya: Deputy PM Pokes Fun At Ruto's Holding of First Lady Hand During U.S. Visit
Capital FM
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua allayed off politics in the National Prayer Breakfast and instead brought to fore humorous highlights of President William Ruto's recent state… Read more »
Nigeria: 'It Doesn't Change Price of Food' - Experts Tackle Tinubu Over New National Anthem
Vanguard
Experts have tackled President Bola Tinubu over the new national anthem, saying the national anthem does not change the price of food. Read more »
Africa: South Suffering Due to Powerful Nations' Policies [analysis]
IPS
The World Bank expects the international economic slowdown to be at its worst in over four decades in 2024. This is mainly due to powerful Western nations' contractionary… Read more »
Central African Republic: Central African Republic - Justice Needed for 2014 Massacre [press release]
HRW
Special Criminal Court Offers Crucial Avenue for Accountability Read more »
Burkina Faso: For Burkina Faso's Cut-Off Communities, WFP Food Airlifts Can Be Lifesavers
WFP
A day in the life of pilot Christine Brown underscores UNHAS's vital role in reaching the country's hungry Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: 'All It Takes Is One Corrupt Official' - Huge Monkey Seizure Reveals DRC Trafficking Ring [analysis]
African Arguments
One of the biggest ever illegal animals shipments in Africa involved senior conservation officials, suggest documents seen by African Arguments. Read more »
Ethiopia: Scholars Push for Effective Nat'l Dialogue Implementation
Ethiopian Herald
As Ethiopia embarks on inclusive consultations, Scholars urged fellow citizens to actively engage in the National Dialogue process to address the encountered odds nationwide. Read more »
Liberia: UK Inaugurates Its First Liberian Mayor
New Dawn
Liberian-born Alpha Bird Collins has been recently inaugurated as Mayor of Elstree and Borehamwood in the United Kingdom, becoming the first Liberian to hold this office there. Read more »
Nigeria: Commuters to Enjoy Free Train Rides On Abuja Metro Line Till End of Year [press release]
Premium Times
President Tinubu described the operations on the Abuja Metro Line as a symbolic milestone of enduring progress as a country and in the FCT. Read more »