July 15
Uganda: Planned Anti-Corruption March to Parliament Is Not Cleared - Police
Nile Post
Police have warned that the planned march to parliament by anti-corruption crusaders is illegal, since it has not been cleared. Read more »
Kenya: Bodies Dumped - Man Arrested, Confesses to Murdering 42 Women
Capital FM
The puzzle of who is behind the heinous murder of women whose bodies were found dumped in Kware area is almost being unlocked after security agencies arrested the prime suspect… Read more »
Nigeria: UK Court Dismisses P&ID Appeal, Upholds £43m Award in Favour of Nigeria
Vanguard
A Court of Appeal in the United Kingdom has dismissed the appeal of Process & Industrial Development, P&ID, on a previous judgment halting the enforcement of its $11… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Top Cops - No Inspector General Completes Term in 14 Years
Business Day Africa
The role of Kenya's Inspector General of Police is demanding and fraught with pressure. None of the police chiefs appointed in the last 14 years have completed their term, with… Read more »
Kenya: From Trauma to Triumph - Kenyan Women's Courageous Battle Against Female Genital Mutilation
IPS
In the heart of Empash village, a fragmented community nestled in Suswa, Narok County, some 62 miles northwest of Nairobi, Naomy Kolian's story unfolds like a gripping saga of… Read more »
South Africa: State to Update on DNA Tests in Missing Joshlin Smith Case - South African News Briefs - July 15, 2024
allAfrica
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South Sudan: The World's Youngest Nation At a Crossroads
Africa Renewal
Thirteen years since becoming an independent state, South Sudan faces profound humanitarian challenges Read more »
West Africa: Radio Omega Journalist Alain Traoré Reported Missing [press release]
MFWA
Alain Niozè Traoré, a journalist with Radio Omega in Burkina Faso has been reported missing. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerians Struggle to Make Ends Meet Amid Economic Crisis
DW
The worst economic crisis in decades in Nigeria has citizens sacrificing to get by. Medicines, food and other basic commodities are priced beyond the reach of many. Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame Wins Rwanda's Presidential Elections in Landslide
VOA
Rwandan President Paul Kagame has won the country's presidential election with 99% of the vote, according to preliminary election results released late Monday evening. Read more »
Africa: UN Deputy Chief Calls for Major Arms Spending Cuts and Urgent Action to Save SDGs
UN News
The UN Deputy Secretary-General on Monday urged global leaders to redirect resources from warfare to peace and sustainable development initiatives. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Digital Divide - Pastoralists Are Key to the Country's Economy, but They're Being Left Behind [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Information and communication technologies (ICTs) hold great potential to expand African economies. They include mobile banking platforms, internet-enabled communication devices… Read more »
Somalia: Banadir Officials Swiftly Respond to Deadly Suicide Attack Claimed By Al-Shabaab
Radio Dalsan
In the wake of a suicide bombing that struck a popular restaurant in Mogadishu's Boondeere district, the administration of Banadir region has quickly mobilized to clean up the site… Read more »
South Africa: Western Cape, KZN a Stark Reminder of Worsening Climate Change - President Ramaphosa
SAnews.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa says with the effects of climate change worsening, as seen in the Western Cape and Kwa-Zulu Natal, government is seeking more ways to make both the… Read more »
Ghana: Immigration Service Intercepts Arms At Paga Border Post
Ghanaian Times
The vigilance of Immigration Officers at the Paga Border Post in the Upper East Region, has led to the interception and arrest of a Chinese national and his Ghanaian accomplice. Read more »
Liberia: Speaker Koffa Debunks Claims of Conniving, Colluding With Executive
Liberian Observer
Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa, Speaker of the 55th Legislature, has termed as misinformation and falsehood accusations made by Rep. Taa Wongbe of Nimba County District #9 and chairman of… Read more »
Ghana: Nine Cases of Dengue Fever Confirmed in Eastern Region
Accra Times
The Health Service has urged enhanced surveillance and laboratory confirmation of all clinical malaria cases and advised the public on preventive measures. Read more »
Liberia: Cummings Thinking 2029
New Republic
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Nigeria: Twitter Ban - Court Orders FG to Disclose Agreement With X
Leadership
Justice Nnamdi Dimgba of the Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the Ministry of Information and Culture to make public the agreement between the federal government and X,… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Warns Gen Z Against Being Used to Destabilize His Govt
Capital FM
President William Ruto has cautioned the youth against being used by those who intend on destabilizing the country amid recent chaos witnessed in the country during the… Read more »
Kenya: EPRA Increases Road Maintenance Levy By Sh7 to Sh25
Capital FM
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has increased the Road Maintenance Levy by Sh7 to Sh25 despite public criticism of the new tax. Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzania Aims At Mega Food Storage
Daily News
PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan has instructed the National Food Reserve Agency (NFRA) to increase its grains storing capacity to reach three million tonnes by 2030. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Votes, Kagame Victory Almost Certain
DW
After prominent opponents were barred from running, President Paul Kagame was widely expected to win another term. Despite a reputation for autocracy, he enjoys support at home for… Read more »
Nigeria: National Assembly Pressured Nigerian Govt to Sign Samoa Agreement
Premium Times
Nigerian lawmakers have not been entirely truthful about the Samoa Agreement controversy. Read more »
Rwanda: RSF Sounds the Alarm on President Kagame's Horrific Press Freedom Record as Election Looms
RSF
Several candidates have been disqualified from Rwanda's upcoming presidential elections, which will be held on 15 July. This means Paul Kagame, who has been in power for 24 years,… Read more »