June 02
South Africa: SAHRC Gives 2024 Elections the Thumbs Up
SAnews.gov.za
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has endorsed the 2024 National and Provincial Elections as having been free and fair. Read more »
South Africa: Ninety Arrested Over the Course of 2024 Elections
SAnews.gov.za
Ninety people were arrested over the three days of elections earlier this week, National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola said on Sunday. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Inaugurates Three Ships, Two Helicopters to Boost Navy's Fight Against Oil Theft
This Day
President Bola Tinubu has inaugurates three ships and two helicopters at the Naval Dockyard, Victoria Island, Lagos, to boost the fight against crude oil theft and other insecurity… Read more »
Nigeria: Appoint Tejuosho As Humanitarian Affairs Minister, Coalition Urges Tinubu
This Day
The coalition of people with disability (PWD) and other civil society organisations, have appealed to President Bola Tinubu to appoint Halimat Tejuosho, a philanthropist, as… Read more »
Uganda: MPs' Huge Debts - a Never-Ending Cycle of Financial Woes
Nile Post
The financial struggles of Ugandan Members of Parliament (MPs) continue to make headlines, with many struggling to pay off massive debts. Read more »
Uganda: Dry Spell Hits Kikuube Farmers Hard
Nile Post
Farming is one of the main activities practiced by people in Kikuube district, especially growing cassava, banana, rice, potatoes and maize among other crops, but this is soon… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Warns Civil Servants Against Corruption
Nile Post
President Yoweri Museveni has reiterated his detest for corrupt officials. Read more »
Uganda: Makerere Deputy Vice Chancellor Removed From University's WhatsApp Groups
Nile Post
Trails of WhatsApp messages the Nile Post has seen shows officials in confusion, wondering what was going on because they had not heard from Dr Kakumba. Read more »
South Africa: IEC Declares SA's Watershed May 29 Polls 'Free and Fair' As No Outright Winner Emerges [analysis]
Daily Maverick
The African National Congress, which has held the majority rule since 1994 and is Africa's oldest liberation movement, has faced a historic defeat in South Africa's 2024 general… Read more »
South Africa: Seven Confirmed Dead After Nelson Mandela Bay Downpours, With More Rain Expected [analysis]
Daily Maverick
Seven people are confirmed to have died during a devastating flood in the Kariega (Uitenhage) area following heavy rains in Nelson Mandela Bay on Saturday. About 1,100 people were… Read more »
South Africa: Elections & Crises - Political Twists Abound in a Year of Destiny for Many Nations [analysis]
Daily Maverick
The US political free-for-all includes court trials and political battles; South Africa wrestles with a new political reality; and in several other nations, citizens judge the… Read more »
South Africa: Coalition Governments At Provincial Level Set to Provide Another Challenge for NHI Takeoff [analysis]
Daily Maverick
The National Health Insurance Act takes away the autonomy of provincial governments to execute healthcare service delivery initiatives and shifts it to the national government.… Read more »
Nigeria: Federal Govt Warns NLC, TUC Against Planned Indefinite Strike
Leadership
The federal government has warned the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), not to discontinue the ongoing negotiations over the new minimum wage. Read more »
Nigeria: Soldiers Invade Kwara Police Station, 'Eject Rescued Students With Force'
Daily Trust
There was drama at Oro Ago Divisional Police headquarters in Kwara State, on Sunday, when soldiers invaded the station and forcefully moved out rescued Kogi varsity students. Read more »
Nigeria: Climate Change - 3,500 Farmers Gets Fertilisers, Water Pumps in Kwara
Daily Trust
No fewer than 3,500 smallholder farmers in Kwara state have been provided with 50kg fertilisers and water pumps to improve yields. Read more »
Nigeria: Use Multi-Dimensional Strategy to Combat Banditry in Zamfara, CNG Tells Govt
Daily Trust
A group under the auspices of Coalition of Northern Groups has called on the Federal Government to urgently use a multi-dimensional approach to curb the spate of banditry and other… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Asks MPs to Venture Outside Own Constituencies to Promote Unity
Capital FM
President William Ruto has asked Members of Parliament to continue traversing the country on legislative and oversight responsibilities as part of their efforts to promote national… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Promises 10,000 Overseas Jobs As He Heads to Seoul
Capital FM
President William Ruto is set to jet out of the country on Sunday evening for an official working tour in Seoul, South Korea. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyans to Have a Say On New Mergers Under New Bill
Capital FM
Kenyans will have a say on new mergers under a new bill proposed by the Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK). Read more »
Nigeria: Minimum Wage - Labours' Demand Will Jeopardise Welfare of Nigerians - Govt
Daily Trust
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said the N494,000 national minimum wage being demanded by organized labour, which cumulatively amounts to the… Read more »
Nigeria: We Need a New Generation of Leaders - Obasanjo
Daily Trust
Nigeria must begin to recruit new leaders to take over the mantle of leadership, ex-President, Olusegun Obasanjo, has said. Read more »
Namibia: Presidency to Respond to Venaani's Questions On August 26 Audit Report
Namibian
Presidential spokesperson Alfredo Hengari says president Nangolo Mbumba will respond to queries raised by Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) leader McHenry Venaani about the… Read more »
Namibia: 85 Unclaimed Bodies in Northern Mortuaries
Namibian
Eighty-five unclaimed bodies are lying in state mortuaries in the Ohangwena, Oshana and Oshikoto regions. Read more »
Namibia: Govt's Plan to Borrow N$12,8b Questioned
Namibian
The government's plan to raise N$12,8 billion domestically to cover its budget shortfall and repay existing debts has raised concern about a potential crowding out of private… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Scores Average On Oil and Minerals Contract Openness
Independent (Kampala)
With a score of 78.5 points out of a possible 100, Uganda has been commended by the Oslo-based Extractives Industry Transparency Initiative (EITI) Board following a recent… Read more »