July 15
Nigeria: Chima Udoye Wins Nigerian Idol Season 9
Premium Times
Udoye was presented with N30 million, a brand new SUV, DStv Explora and other exciting prizes. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Heads to the Polls to Likely Re-Elect Kagame for Fourth Term
RFI
Rwanda goes to the polls on Monday, but there's little doubt that President Paul Kagame will cruise to a fourth term in office. Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Photo of Ugandan Troops in DR Congo in 2023, Not Sent to 'Quell Treasonous Gen Z' Protests in Kenya in 2024
Africa Check
Photo of Ugandan troops in DR Congo in 2023, not sent to 'quell treasonous Gen Z' protests in Kenya in 2024 Read more »
Nigeria: Protest - Give President Tinubu More Time
Daily Trust
In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court of Nigeria has granted autonomy to local government councils, marking a significant shift in the nation's governance structure. This… Read more »
Gambia: UN Salutes 'Monumental Achievement' As Lawmakers Uphold FGM Ban
UN News
Five senior UN officials have welcomed the decision by The Gambia to uphold its ban on Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), calling it a critical win for women's and girls' rights. Read more »
Nigeria: Prison Congestion - Fubara Blames Slow Pace of Investigation, Trials
Vanguard
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara has called for speedy investigation of suspects arrested for crimes and taken through unimpeded process of legal trials to ensure that they… Read more »
Nigeria: Four Arraigned Over Alleged Vandalisation of Electric Cables
Premium Times
The defendants were arraigned on Monday at a Federal High Court in Enugu on a two count-charge of conspiracy and vandalisation of armoured cables. Read more »
Nigeria: Gov Sani Establishes Inter-State Terminals in Kaduna to Tackle Urban Congestion
Premium Times
"Centralising the motor parks would help in free movement of vehicles and extend the lifespan of metropolitan roads as well as beautify the city of Kaduna Read more »
South Africa: Mama Joy Says She Declined Invite from Sponsor to Attend Springboks Game Against Ireland
Fame Frenzy
Superfan Mama Joy let her fans know that while she watched the Springboks take on Ireland in the Hollywood Bets Kings Park Stadium in Durban on Saturday on TV, she did… Read more »
Nigeria: Adamawa Governor Fintiri Swears in 21 Elected Council Chairpersons
Premium Times
Also, the PDP won 255 out of the 256 councilorship seats in Adamawa. Read more »
Nigeria: Healthcare Reform - Nigerian Govt Holds First National Performance Dialogue for Health Sector
Premium Times
The minister said the dialogue was organised as a part of the nation's commitment to revamping the health system using the Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative and the… Read more »
Nigeria: How I Received N1bn to Renovate Yahaya Bello's Houses in Abuja, Kogi - Witness
Premium Times
The witness told the court how he received N1 billion from persons linked to Yahaya Bello in cash and bank transfers to renovate the former Kogi State governor's houses. Read more »
Nigeria: Why We'll Support Temporary Ban On Mining Activities in Nigeria - Military
Premium Times
The military said there is a connection between insecurity and illegal mining in the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Cholera - Nigeria Records Reduction in Deaths
Premium Times
"Lagos Island LGA (295 cases) in Lagos State accounts for 11 per cent of all suspected (cholera) cases reported in the country." Read more »
Nigeria: Reps Create Electronic Platform for Submitting Petitions - Speaker
Premium Times
Under the current system, public petitions are presented manually through any member of the House, Read more »
South Africa: SAPS Mount Road Arrests Suspect for Business Robbery [press release]
SAPS
SAPS Mount Road detectives arrested a suspect allegedly involved in a business robbery within hours after the robbery was reported on Saturday 13 July 2024. Read more »
South Africa: SAPS Despatch Arrest Truck Hijacking Suspect
SAPS
Swift response to information received by members of SAPS Despatch led to the arrest of one suspect and the recovery of a hijacked truck on the off ramp from the R75 to Botha… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Battling Silent Torment - Combating Workplace Harassment and Ensuring Occupational Safety in Zimbabwe
263Chat
For Alice*, work has become a daily battle. Read more »
Malawi: MCP, DPP Lambasted for Its Culture of Endorsing Its Presidential Aspirants Before Convention
Nyasa Times
A political commentator George Phiri says it is undemocratic, the growing tendency of endorsing presidential candidates among political parties, before an elective convention. Read more »
Ghana: 'My Govt Has Constructed 12,830kms of Road Compared to Mills/Mahama's 4,636kms' - President Akufo-Addo
Ghana Presidency
In a bold assertion of his administration's accomplishments, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo declared that his government has constructed more roads than the combined efforts… Read more »
Ghana: President Akufo-Addo Cuts Sod for Dualization of Anwiankwanta-Ahenema Kokoben Road
Ghana Presidency
In a significant stride towards enhancing the road infrastructure in the Ashanti Region, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo presided over the sod-cutting ceremony for the… Read more »
Somalia: Somali Central Prison Chief Suspended After Jailbreak Attempt
Shabelle
Brigadier General Dahir Abdulle Rageh, the chief of Somalia's central prison, has been suspended from his position. The suspension comes in the wake of a daring jailbreak attempt… Read more »
South Africa: Ronald Lamola Let Anti-Corruption Body Collapse
GroundUp
Special Tribunal has no active judges and hasn't issued a ruling since May Read more »
South Africa: The Urgent Need for Abazalisikazi - Indigenous Midwives - As Part of Rural Healthcare [analysis]
Daily Maverick
There should be a way for indigenous midwives to be recognised and allowed to complement the national health system. They are physically closest to the people and usually the first… Read more »
South Africa: New Transport Minister Barbara Creecy Prioritises 'Stabilisation and Improved Governance' [analysis]
Daily Maverick
The new minister of transport, Barbara Creecy, said her department and its entities would have to shape up -- if not, 'we have ships,' she joked as she delivered her first speech… Read more »