July 12
Liberia: Senator Amara Konneh Criticizes Central Bank of Liberia for Issuing Guarantees to 'Underperforming Banks' Without Legislative Approval
FrontPageAfrica
The chairman of the Senate Committee on Public Accounts, Amara Konneh, has raised issues with the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) for the sheer display of total disregard for the… Read more »
South Africa: Dirco Faces Critical Staffing Shortage Due to Budget Cuts
SAnews.gov.za
International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola says his department, which is facing a critical staff shortage, must do more with less due to resource constraints. Read more »
South Africa: DA Demands Fresh Action Against Alleged VBS Corruption By Shivambu and Malema
DA
Six years after the DA laid criminal charges against the EFF's Floyd Shivambu and Julius Malema over allegations of corruption and industrial scale looting of the now defunct VBS… Read more »
Malawi: Malawi's First Lady Joins Global First Ladies Academy in New York, U.S.
Nyasa Times
Malawi's First Lady, Madame Monica Chakwera, has joined an esteemed gathering of First Ladies from around the world for a prestigious three-day Certified Executive Leadership… Read more »
Malawi: Over 200 Diaspora Malawians to Attend a Virtual Mining Investment Forum
Nyasa Times
Over 200 Malawians living in diaspora are expected to attend the first-ever virtual Malawi Mining Investment Forum (MMIF) on Saturday, 13th July 2024. Read more »
Namibia: Namibia's New Ambassador Hands Over Copies of Her Credentials to Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs
Tunis Afrique Presse
New Namibian ambassador to Tunisia with residence in Algiers Panduleni Kaino Shingence on Friday handed over copies of her credentials to Secretary of State to the Minister of… Read more »
Egypt: Egypt Inaugurates Direct Flights to Djibouti, Mogadishu
Egypt Online
Minister for Foreign Affairs and Immigration Badr Abdel-Aty headed to Djibouti and Mogadishu on the first flights of the Egyptian national carrier, EgyptAir, inaugurating the… Read more »
Liberia: Bar Adds to Condemnation of War and Economic Crimes Courts Process, Says It Was Not Consulted
FrontPageAfrica
The leader of Liberia's powerful National Bar Association, the professional organization of the nation's lawyers, has joined the growing list of civil society and victims' groups… Read more »
Liberia: Loggers Illegally Cut Logs for Unlawful Bridge
FrontPageAfrica
Masayaha, a Lebanese-owned company, known for its repeated logging offenses, has harvested about 500 logs in River Cess County, outside of its area of operations. Read more »
Kenya: No Pressure On Me, Says Sprinter Ekwam Ahead of Maiden Olympics
Capital FM
Kenyan sprinter Zablon Ekwam says he is under no pressure ahead of his maiden appearance at the Olympic Games, and says his focus is solely on running a good race and executing his… Read more »
Liberia: AMI Celebrates a Decade of Service to Liberia
Liberian Observer
It all began ten years ago with a small vision that started on 16th street in Sinkor Monrovia, Liberia. With a small committed and dedicated team of staff, the entity has stood the… Read more »
Kenya: Airtel Eyes Mobile Money Expansion With New Outlet in Nairobi
Capital FM
Airtel has opened its 69th outlet in Nairobi's central business district to boost mobile money services. Read more »
Nigeria: CAF Champions League - Ilechukwu Reacts As Rangers Get First Opponent
Premium Times
Though hoping to make an "impact" on the continent, Ilechukwu insists his team is a work in progress. Read more »
Sudan: USD Surpasses 2k Sudanese Pound Mark in Parallel Market
Dabanga
The value of the Sudanese Pound (SDG) against foreign currencies continues to deteriorate rapidly. On Wednesday, the US Dollar exchange rate in the parallel market surged to… Read more »
Kenya: Thunder Not Talking Kpa Lightly As KBF Title Battle Hits Homestretch
Capital FM
Despite beating defending champions Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) home and away in the regular season, Nairobi City Thunder skipper Griffin Ligare says they will not take the dockers… Read more »
Africa: Women & Girls Find Their Sexual & Reproductive Health On the Frontlines of a Battle They Didn't Start
IPS
Droughts, cyclones, floods and extreme temperatures - these are the 'new abnormal' of a world in which weather-related events are becoming increasingly prolonged, intense and… Read more »
Liberia: Boakai Launches U.S.$117m Gf Grant Cycle-7
New Dawn
President Boakai promises to invest more in strengthening Liberia's supply chain management system as he launches Global Fund Grant Cycle-7 here, totaling US$117m Read more »
Liberia: Boakai's Late Cameo
New Dawn
The Boakai administration has faced weeks of criticism for allegedly violating public procurement procedures and showing no regard for the Legislature in allegedly entering… Read more »
Liberia: Lights, Camera, Liberia!
Liberian Observer
The Journey Home Film Festival, held in Monrovia, Liberia, culminated in a star-studded awards ceremony, the Liberia Film Awards, on June 22nd -- both events a celebration of… Read more »
Liberia: International Maritime Organisation - Imo Due Cleared
New Republic
The Liberian Government has fully settled its 2024 International Maritime Organization Member States' Assessed Due in the sum of £5,124,591.00 or US$6,516,429.91, as part of… Read more »
Liberia: Liberia Highlights Upstream Investment Opportunities At Invest in African Energy Event in London
FrontPageAfrica
Ahead of a new licensing round, Liberia is offering incentives for early investors, coupled with extensive 2D and 3D seismic data in its Liberia and Harper basins and a working… Read more »
Liberia: LNP Dismisses Officer for Killing Teenager
New Dawn
Liberia's Police Chief, Col. Gregory Coleman, has warned that the LNP remains committed to upholding professional standards. Read more »
Liberia: Peacebuilding Office Predicts Resistance If
New Dawn
The Liberia Peacebuilding Office warns that unless the government engages in massive public education about establishing the War and Economic Crimes Court, the process could face… Read more »
Liberia: Rights Defender Wants Amb. Conteh's Appointment Withdrawn
New Dawn
A local rights activist picks bones with Ambassador Dr. Al-Hassan Conteh, Interim Head of the University of Liberia, calling President Boakai to withdraw his appointment. Read more »
Africa: World Population Day - Group Calls for Action On Reproductive Health Rights
Premium Times
The global bodies emphasised the importance of implementing evidence-based guidance to improve access to affordable, high-quality, and rights-based care. Read more »