June 02
Nigeria: Jigawa PDP Kicks As Assembly Moves to Amend State Electoral Law
Premium Times
The PDP says the move by the All Progressives Congress (APC)-controlled Assembly violates the 1999 Constitution and undermines democracy. Read more »
Nigeria: WAEC Speaks On Ongoing Wassce Amidst Proposed Workers' Strike
Premium Times
WAEC said though it cannot dictate to the Nigerian labour unions on any matter, it is appealing for understanding "for the sake of the future of the affected Nigerian children." Read more »
Nigeria: Police Foil Attack On Kano APC Chairperson's Residence
Premium Times
Police say an investigation revealed that the incident was a fight between two rival gangs Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Declares Looming Labour Strike Illegal
Premium Times
The government said the impending strike violates statutory provisions of Nigeria's labour laws. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt, NASS Leadership in Emergency Meeting With NLC, TUC
Premium Times
The meeting is coming a day before the an indefinite strike called by the two Labour centres over the proposed minimum wage. Read more »
Nigeria: Minimum Wage Demanded By Labour May Cause Collateral Damage to the Economy - Akpabio
Premium Times
"But we must also be mindful of collateral damage. I don't want us to; in the course of trying to arrive at minimum wage, we end up with a lot of serious issues of unemployment… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa's Governing ANC Humbled After Historic Vote
VOA
The final results of a tumultuous South African election are expected to be declared late Sunday, though what is already evident is that the governing party has lost its majority… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa Heads for Coalition Talks After ANC Loses 30-Year Majority
RFI
South Africa's African National Congress (ANC) is preparing to enter talks with other parties to share power for the first time, after losing its three-decade majority in a… Read more »
Nigeria: National Assembly Leadership Meets Labour, Govt Reps
This Day
The leadership of the National Assembly is currently holding a closed-door meeting with the executives of the Nigeria Labour Congress, the Trade Union Congress and the… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Shilling Loses Ground Through the Week
Observer
The local unit was relatively weak during the week, with dollar demand from offshore investors, energy and manufacturing firms outstripping existing supply from commodity exporters… Read more »
South Africa: More Than 100 Cases of Electoral Act Violations Reported Over Voting Days - National Police Commissioner [analysis]
Daily Maverick
The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure says it is not yet alarmed by the MK party's calls for a revote, but said it would be 'very interested' if anyone puts… Read more »
Nigeria: Electricity - Gencos Urge Govt, Stakeholders to Pay Debts
Vanguard
The Power Generation Companies (GenCos), have appealed to the Federal Government and key stakeholders to settle electricity debts owned them for electricity generation to enable… Read more »
Nigeria: Accident Claims 3, Injures 5 in Anambra
Vanguard
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has said that three persons died in a multiple accident on Sunday in Oba in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra, along… Read more »
Mauritius: PM Jugnauth Inaugurates the 12th Muga Facility in Flacq
Government of Mauritius
Through the setting up of sports facilities such as the Flacq MUGA facility, Government's aim is to sensitise the population on the need to adopt a physically healthy and active… Read more »
Rwanda: Mozambique - Rwandan Security Forces Take Part in Umuganda
New Times
Rwandan Security Forces (RSF), stationed in Ancuabe district, Cabo Delgado province, Mozambique, participated in a community service, 'Umuganda' in Nacololo village, near the RSF… Read more »
Rwanda/Lesotho: Injured Rwatubyaye to Miss Benin, Lesotho WC Qualifiers
New Times
FC Shkupi defender Abdul Rwatubyaye is the high profile name missing from Thorsten Spittler's 25-man squad for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifying double header against Benin… Read more »
Nigeria: World Cup Qualifiers - Super Eagles Camp Bubbles As NPFL Stars Join Foreign Pros in Uyo
Premium Times
Other players already in Uyo include Samuel Chukwueze, Fisayo Bashiru, and newly crowned Bundesliga champion Victor Boniface. Read more »
June 01
South Africa: All We Do is Win! Spinners Beat Succession to Clinch Best Foreign TV Series at Shanghai TV Festival's Magnolia Awards
Fame Frenzy
South African TV series Spinners has come out on top after beating Succession for the coveted Best Foreign TV Series award at the 29th Shanghai TV Festival's… Read more »
Rwanda: 2024 Elections - Rwanda's Nine Presidential Aspirants At a Glance
New Times
By May 30, the deadline set by the National Electoral Commission (NEC) for submission of candidatures, nine individuals had submitted their files intent on running for President in… Read more »
Nigeria: Electricity Tariff - AEDC Threatens to Disconnect Nigeria's Defence HQ, FCDA, Others
Premium Times
"We therefore urge all customers with debts to pay all outstanding bills before the deadline to avoid service interruption," it said Read more »
Nigeria: Nationwide Strike - Nigerian Govt Insists On N60,000 Minimum Wage
Premium Times
"Though the FG is desirous of ample remuneration for workers, President Tinubu will not encourage any action that could lead to massive job losses, especially in the private… Read more »
Africa: WHO Director-General's Closing Remarks At the Seventy-Seventh World Health Assembly - 1 June 2024 [press release]
WHO
Honourable Minister Dr Edwin Dikoloti, President of the Seventy-seventh World Health Assembly, Read more »
South Africa: Uncertain Times for South Africa's Foreign Policy As Country Heads for Coalition Government [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
After South Africa's 29 May election, the African National Congress has lost the electoral majority it held for 30 years, but remains the party with the highest number of seats in… Read more »
Somalia: Secretary Blinken's Call With Somali President Hassan Sheikh [document]
State Department
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Read more »
May 31
Africa: African Countries Could Unlock Billions in Local and Global Trade - What's Working and What's Not [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Africa's share of global trade remains disproportionately small, hovering around 2%-3%. Countries on the continent trade more with the rest of the world than they do among… Read more »