May 29
Mauritius: Social Housing - Prime Minister Jugnauth Inaugurates Résidence Hortensia At Mare d'Albert
Government of Mauritius
The Résidence Hortensia at Mare d'Albert comprising 203 housing units, was inaugurated, today, in presence of the Prime Minister, Mr Pravind Kumar Jugnauth, at Mare… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Parliament Speaker Removes CCC MPs Aligned With Chamisa From Committees
New Zimbabwe
Speaker of Parliament, Jacob Mudenda, has reversed the appointment of Citizens' Coalition for Change (CCC) legislators from a faction of the opposition movement as portfolio… Read more »
Ghana: Ghanaians Oppose State Support for Political Parties During Election Campaigns
Afrobarometer
Even among proponents of state support, majority unwilling to pay special tax to fund it. Read more »
Cameroon: CPJ Alarmed By Cameroonian Authorities' Use of Administrative Detention Law
CPJ
The Committee to Protect Journalists is highly concerned by a Cameroonian administrator's use of a law granting him the ability to indefinitely detain journalist Engelbert Mfomo in… Read more »
Nigeria: May 29 - EFCC Secures 3,175 Convictions, Recovers N156bn in 1 Year
Leadership
The executive chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has disclosed that the commission secured 3,175 convictions and recovered N156,… Read more »
Nigeria: Ban On Sachet Alcoholic Drinks Will Affect Economy - Group
Leadership
A group, the Concerned Citizens of Nigeria (CONCON), has stated that the continued ban on sachet alcoholic drinks in Nigeria will affect the nation's economy. Read more »
Nigeria: Teesside Varsity - Federal Govt Moves to Stop Deportation of Nigerian Students From UK
Leadership
In response to the recent deportation orders issued against some Nigerian students at Teesside University in the United Kingdom, the Federal Government of Nigeria, on Sunday, held… Read more »
Nigeria: Ex-Minister Ezekwesili Rejects New National Anthem, Says Law Is 'Obnoxious'
Leadership
A former Minister of Education, Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili, has rejected the new National Anthem, saying she will always stick to the old National Anthem of 'Arise O Compatriots'. Read more »
Nigeria: Terrorists Commander Lawal Kwalba Surrenders to Troops in Kaduna
Leadership
A notorious terrorist commander identified as Lawal Kwalba has surrendered to the troops of the Nigerian Army in Kaduna State. Read more »
Nigeria: 'Our National Anthem Is Gone', More Reactions Trail Tinubu's New Law
Daily Trust
More reactions have trailed the bill President Bola Tinubu signed into law on Wednesday morning. Read more »
Nigeria: Airstrikes Eliminate 30 Terrorists in Katsina, Borno - NAF
Daily Trust
The Nigeria Air Force (NAF) says the components of Operations Hadarin Daji and Hadin Kai have eliminated 30 terrorists in air strikes in their hideouts in Katsina and Borno. Read more »
Ghana: Govt's NEIP Initiative Transforms Entrepreneurship Landscape in Ghana
Ghana Presidency
The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has lauded the transformative impact of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP) on Ghana's… Read more »
Ghana: President Akufo-Addo Emphasizes Critical Role of University-Industry-Government Partnership
Ghana Presidency
The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has highlighted the vital importance of collaboration between universities, industry, and government as a cornerstone… Read more »
Ghana: Akufo-Addo Highlights Government's Commitment to Advancing Stem Education
Ghana Presidency
The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has reiterated his government's commitment to advancing STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)… Read more »
Rwanda: Livestock Sector Players Push for Strategic Cereal Reserve Amid High Feed Cost
New Times
Players in the livestock industry have appealed for strategic storage facilities and reserves to address the disruption in supply of raw materials needed for the production of… Read more »
Rwanda: Number of Chimpanzees On Rise in Gishwati - Mukura Park
New Times
The number of chimpanzees has increased from 14 to 37 in Gishwati-Mukura National Park after successful restoration according to Gishwati-Mukura Chief Park Warden, Anaclet… Read more »
Rwanda: Court Hands Former MP Barikana Rwf500,000 Fine for Possessing Firearms Illegally
New Times
Nyarugenge Primary Court on Wednesday, May 29, fined former lawmaker Eugene Barikana Rwf500,000 for illegal possession of firearms. Barikana was detained on May 11 over illegal… Read more »
Nigeria: Why New National Anthem Was First Sung At National Assembly - Akpabio
Premium Times
President Bola Tinubu signed the bill to revert the old national anthem into law on Wednesday morning. Read more »
Nigeria: Cost of Healthy Diet in Nigeria Up N1,035 in April - NBS
Premium Times
The NBS said this is 5.4 per cent higher than the amount recorded in the previous month. Read more »
Nigeria: Meet Lillian Jean Williams, British Woman Who Wrote 'Nigeria We Hail Thee' (Full Lyrics)
Premium Times
'Nigeria, We Hail Thee' was first adopted from independence in 1960 until 1978, when it was dropped in 1978 by the then-military administration of Olusegun Obasanjo. Read more »
Nigeria: NASS, Tinubu Synergy Yielding Results - Reps Deputy Spokesperson
Premium Times
"President Tinubu's approach to legislative matters has fostered a collaborative environment, encouraging open dialogue and constructive engagement between the executive and… Read more »
Ghana: Elections 2024 - 'I Will Cut Govt Expenditure and Increase Salaries', Bawumia Promises.
Accra Times
Bawumia has pledged to cut government expenditure and put in measures to increase salaries of workers. Read more »
Ghana: Cedi Remains Under Pressure Despite BoG Measures and 'Threats', As Dollar Nears Gh¢16
Accra Times
The Cedi continues to face stiff competition from the Dollar despite BoG measures. Read more »
Sudan: Red Cross Confirms Death of Volunteer in Sudan
Dabanga
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) confirmed yesterday the death of Muhand Abdelrahman, a social welfare officer from the Dar El Salam… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Tops Africa in Peacekeeping Operations
Independent (Kampala)
Uganda is the leading African nation in peacekeeping operations and one of the top three worldwide according to a new factsheet released by SIPRI, a tracker of military data, ahead… Read more »