July 16
Nigeria: LG Autonomy - Former Imo AG Writes Federal Govt On True Federalism
Leadership
Four days after a landmark judgement of the Supreme Court on financial autonomy for the local government area, a former attorney-general of Imo State, Chukwuma-Machukwu Ume (SAN),… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerians Can Now Obtain UAE Visas - Minister
Leadership
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has lifted its visa ban on Nigerians, allowing them to once again obtain visas to visit the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Dosunmu Hails Tinubu, Judiciary Over LG Financial Autonomy
Leadership
Former gubernatorial candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State, Dr Ade Dosunmu, has hailed the Supreme Court of Nigeria's decision on the matter of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Can't Depend On Rainy-Season Farming to Achieve Food Security - Minister
Premium Times
The minister explained that the government is organising programmes to boost food production in the country all year round. Read more »
Liberia: We Hold Senator Dabah Varpilah By Her Words [editorial]
New Dawn
It is highly ludicrous for Grand Cape Mount County Senator Dabah M. Varpilah to say government should expand revenue allocation in the health sector of Liberia to close gaps in the… Read more »
Liberia: Boakai Made Errors
New Dawn
As debate on the arrival of yellow machines or earth-moving equipment continues in the country, two lawmakers of the ruling Unity Party have openly admitted to President Joseph N.… Read more »
Uganda: 100 Ugandan Women to Attend Free Ai Entrepreneurship Empowerment Course
Nile Post
Ideation Corner , a social impact fund that supports youth and women in business has partnered with the UN Women's Entrepreneurship Day Organisation (WEDO) and Ahura AI to roll-out… Read more »
Uganda: Kampala Restaurant Week Ends With a Bang
Nile Post
Coming to a successful close , the Kampala Restaurant Week highlighted some of Kampala's finest casual and signature dining restaurants in a 10-day food holiday that attracted many… Read more »
Liberia: City Solicitor, 37, Charged for Rape
Liberian Observer
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Liberia: Stand Seeks Middle Ground - Proposes National Dialogue for Liberia's War Crimes Court [press release]
Liberian Observer
The future of Liberia's War and Economic Crimes Court (WECC) hangs in the balance. While the appointment of Cllr. Jonathan Massaquoi as Executive Director was initially met with… Read more »
Liberia: FDA Aborts Process to Seize Cari's Stolen Timber
Liberian Observer
The Forestry Development Authority aborted its process to obtain a court order to seize thousands of timber abandoned by smugglers at the Central Agriculture Research Institute… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Government Has No Plans to Arrest Content Creators Who Post Videos Without Permission
Africa Check
IN SHORT: The Nigerian film censorship board says it has warned filmmakers and content creators against producing same-sex and pornographic content, but not that anyone posting… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyans in the US to Demand Accountability From Govt, IMF Over Protest Killings
Capital FM
Kenyans residing in America are set to stage a protest at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) headquarters to demand for accountability over the death of Kenyans killed in the… Read more »
South Africa: Home Affairs Critical in Ensuring Economic Growth
SAnews.gov.za
Work is underway to position the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) as a powerful engine for economic growth. Read more »
Nigeria: Food Security - Jigawa Disburses Loans to 8,432 Workers to Cultivate Crops
Premium Times
To ensure a level playing ground for all workers to have an equal chance of selection, a web portal was opened, and all state workers were given five days to access the portal and… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Ban Shiite Procession in Abuja, Threaten to Arrest Violators
Vanguard
The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has banned the procession of the proscribed Islamic Movement of Nigeria to commemorate the 2024 Islamic calendar day of… Read more »
Malawi: Gospel Icons Ethel Kamwendo Banda, Theresa Phondo Billed for UMP Festival
Nyasa Times
As the countdown to the much awaited annual music entertainment, UMP Festival continues, official organizers of the event, Chitoliro Productionz have announced that renowned gospel… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Moves to Regulate Beauty Products
New Zimbabwe
In a significant move to protect consumer safety, the Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ) has announced plans to introduce a comprehensive regulatory framework for… Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame Ahead in Rwanda's Presidential Election With 99% of the Vote
RFI
President Paul Kagame has won 99% of the vote in provisional results from Monday's presidential election in Rwanda, electoral authorities said, an outcome that was widely expected… Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame Secures 99% in Partial Results, Poised for Landslide Win
New Times
As vote counting continues in Rwanda's presidential election, incumbent Paul Kagame appears set for a resounding win. With over 7 million votes tallied, Kagame has secured an… Read more »
Tanzania: We Are On Track, Says Samia
Daily News
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has been impressed with the development projects being implemented in Katavi and Rukwa regions, saying that they are in line with CCM Election… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt, USAID Partner On $75 Million for Energy Transition
Vanguard
The U.S. Agency for International Development, USAID and the Federal Ministry of Power, yesterday signed a memorandum of understanding, MoU, to deepen support for the country's… Read more »
Nigeria: Hearing to Start Afresh On Suspended Enigies Vs Oba of Benin Suit
Vanguard
The suit by some enigie (dukes) in Benin Kingdom against the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, before an Edo State High Court, challenging their suspension is to start afresh following… Read more »
Nigeria: Land-Grabbing Allegation - Govt Investigates AGIP, Shell in Bayelsa
Vanguard
The Federal Government has launched an investigation into the complaints of land-grabbing by oil producing communities in Bayelsa against some International Oil Companies, IOCs. Read more »
Nigeria: Gunmen Kill 13 in Attacks On Benue Communities
Vanguard
No fewer than 13 persons were feared dead and one other sustained injury in two separate attacks by suspected armed herdsmen in communities of Agatu and Gwer West Local Government… Read more »