July 16
Nigeria: Japa - U.S. to Fast Track Visa Process for Nigerian Graduates With Job Offers
Vanguard
The initiative aims to streamline immigration processes and attract skilled workers to the the country. Read more »
Malawi: MEC Unveils Theme for 2025 Election - Malawi Electoral Commission
MEC Malawi
The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) held a press briefing at the Bingu International Conference Centre (BICC) Lilongwe on Tuesday, 16th July 2024 where it unveiled the official… Read more »
Nigeria: Sanwo-Olu Gives Outgoing Lagos Corps Members N100,000 Each, Makes Other Pledges
Premium Times
Mr Sanwo-Olu assured each corps member that the N100,000 gift would be delivered directly into their accounts next week. Read more »
Nigeria: Money Laundering Trial - Binance Official, Gambaryan, Arrives Court On Wheelchair
Vanguard
The detained top official of Binance Holdings Limited, Tigran Gambaryan, who is facing money laundering charge, on Tuesday, arrived the Federal High Court in Abuja on wheelchair. Read more »
Angola: Angola's Agro-Industry With Potential to Promote National Production
ANGOP
The potential of Angola's agro-industry and food processing allows the promotion of national production to reduce imports of food goods, the Secretary of State for Industry, Carlos… Read more »
Angola: Govt Urges Entrepreneurs to Strengthen Security in Financial Transactions
ANGOP
The deputy -governor for Political, Economic and Social affairs of the northern Malanje province, Franco Mufinda, on Tuesday warned local economic operators to request the… Read more »
Angola: UAE Aims to Intensify Economic Relations With Angola
ANGOP
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has recently expressed its intention to intensify economic relations with Angola, investing in the energy, technology and maritime logistics sectors,… Read more »
Nigeria: Guinness World Record - Nigerian Man Breaks Record With 75-Hour Gaming Marathon
Accra Times
Oside, a biochemist who currently works as a car dealer said he attempted the record in order to raise money for a local hospital in Ijebu Ode, his hometown Read more »
Gambia: National Assembly Rejects Bill Seeking to Repeal FGM, Circumcision
Foroyaa
The National Assembly has on Monday 15th July 2024, considered and rejected the bill that sought to repeal provisions banning Female Genital Mutilation/Circumcision (FGM/C) in the… Read more »
Ghana: Govt Withdraws Controversial L.I. Allowing MPs, Ministers to Use Sirens in Traffic
Accra Times
Many Ghanaians did not support the proposal since news about it got out Read more »
Sudan: UAE-Led Declaration Voices Urgent Concern Over Sudan's Food Crisis
Dabanga
Governments from 15 nations, including the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, and Nigeria, have united in a declaration expressing deep concern over the escalating food security crisis… Read more »
Sudan: UNHCR Relocates Sudanese Refugees in Ethiopia
Dabanga
The United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) said it relocated more than 2,600 Sudanese refugees from the Ethiopian province of Kurmuk to Ura in the Benishangul-Gumuz region. Read more »
South Africa: Cosatu Welcomes the Extension of Koeberg's Lifespan to 2040
COSATU
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) welcomes the extension of Eskom's nuclear power station, Koeberg's lifespan until 2040, including its maintenance programme to… Read more »
South Africa: Court Finds Netcare Failed to Protect Employee Against an Abusive Surgeon
GroundUp
Operating theatre manager wins her case Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Petitioned to Create Coroner General Office for Transparent Death Investigations
Capital FM
The Ministry of Interior has petitioned President William Ruto to establish a Coroner General's Office to investigate deaths, including those caused by police actions. Read more »
Rwanda: Release of Preliminary Statements On the Rwanda General Election By Heads of Observer Missions
African Union
East African Community Headquarters, Arusha, Tanzania, 16th July, 2024: The Heads of the East African Community (EAC), Joint AU-COMESA, Economic Community of Central African States… Read more »
Central African Republic: Video Shows Airdropped Supplies in Central African Republic Nature Reserve, Not Boko Haram Receiving Weapons
Africa Check
Video shows airdropped supplies in Central African Republic nature reserve, not Boko Haram receiving weapons Read more »
Zimbabwe: High Court Reserves Bail Ruling for 78 CCC Members
263Chat
Harare High Court Judge Munamato Mutevedzi has reserved a bail ruling for the 78 Citizens Coalition for Change members who were arrested on allegations of unlawfully convening a… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Heal Zimbabwe Trust Calls for Genuine Victim-Centered Approach in Gukurahundi Outreach Program
263Chat
The recent launch of the Gukurahundi Community Engagement Outreach Program in Bulawayo by President Emmerson Mnangagwa has sparked a call for transparency and inclusiveness from… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria to Resume Crude Oil Refining in August, Industry Authorities Say
VOA
Nigeria plans to resume local refining of crude oil in early August, national petroleum authorities announced Monday. Read more »
Kenya: IMF Should Work With Kenya to Account for Public Funds, Says Rights Group
VOA
Advocacy group Human Rights Watch called Tuesday for greater accountability of public funds in Kenya, framing it partially as a human rights issue. Read more »
Kenya: Anti-Govt Protests On 'Total Shutdown Tuesday'
DW
A fresh wave of anti-government protests dubbed 'Total Shutdown Tuesday' has swept across Kenya. As police and protesters clashed countrywide, gunshot wounds and other injuries… Read more »
Africa: Gavi Receives Top Marks for Aid Transparency Fifth Year in a Row [press release]
GAVI
Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, has been ranked in the 'Very good' category for the fifth time in the 2024 Publish What You Fund (PWYF) Index, a leading assessment of aid transparency.… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Health Watch to Host Health Policy Dialogue On Maternal Health Innovations [blog]
Nigeria Health Watch
Recognising that maternal health is a crucial aspect of public health, reflecting the well-being of a nation's future generations, Nigeria Health Watch is convening key… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Journalist Catherine Wanjeri Wa Kariuki Shot in Leg Covering Protests
CPJ
Kenyan authorities must conduct a swift and thorough investigation into the July 16 shooting of journalist Catherine Wanjeri wa Kariuki as she covered ongoing protests in the… Read more »