June 27
Mozambique: Nyusi Calls for More Awareness Against Drug Abuse
AIM
Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi has called for more awareness against drug abuse and trafficking, since cases of the use of illicit drugs are increasing notably, despite the… Read more »
Liberia: Liberia People's Democratic Party Withdraws Coalition for Democratic
FrontPageAfrica
The Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) has faced another setback as the Liberia People Democratic Party (LPDP), one of its constituent political parties, has withdrawn following… Read more »
Uganda: Kadaga Criticises Tax On Diapers, Sanitary Pads
Nile Post
The First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for East African Community Affairs, Rebecca Kadaga, has criticised the government's decision to impose a tax on diapers, a measure that… Read more »
Mauritius: Citizens Urged to Keep the Environment Clean to Avoid the Spread of Dengue Fever
Government of Mauritius
The need to keep areas that may create favourable breeding conditions for mosquitoes, clean, in particular with the increased risk of water accumulation during the ongoing rainy… Read more »
Mauritius: Minister Bholah Promotes Mauritius As a Safe, Competitive, Trusted Financial Centre
Government of Mauritius
A webinar on "Exploring economic opportunities across Africa-The Mauritius International Finance Centre (IFC), a risk mitigating and efficiency platform", was held, today, at the… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Expands Clean Water Access to 72 Million Citizens
ENA
The Ethiopian Ministry of Water and Energy has announced a significant achievement in the nation's efforts to provide clean drinking water, with more than 72 million citizens now… Read more »
Rwanda: What Women Expect From Their Next Representatives in Parliament
New Times
As women parliamentary candidates start their campaigns, expectations are high among women. Read more »
Angola: Central Bank of Angola Develops Strategies to Tackle Cyber Threats
ANGOP
Exposure to cyber risks by banking institutions and the current modernization of the Angolan financial system, has forced the National Bank of Angola (BNA) to develop robust cyber… Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Extends Implementation of 2023 Budget Till December
This Day
The Senate on Thursday extended the implementation of the capital component of the 2023 budget until 31, December 2024. Read more »
Angola: Angolan President Optimistic About Peaceful Solution for DRC Conflict
ANGOP
Angolan president João Lourenço, on Thursday in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, expressed optimism in a highly sought peaceful solution to the armed conflict in the… Read more »
Uganda: Here's Why Museveni Cannot Claim Controlled Population Growth
Nile Post
Mr Museveni claims credit for reduced population growth but the reality suggests that the economy is tougher for many to sustain large families Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mpofu, Chimombe May Interfere With Investigations - ZACC
The Herald
Businessmen Moses Mpofu and Mike Chimombe who are facing allegations of misappropriating more than US$7 million that was earmarked for the Presidential Goats Pass-On Scheme are… Read more »
Nigeria: Kastina Records 118 Suspected Cases of Cholera
Premium Times
The director of epidemiology, Mr Suleiman, said the state has activated appropriate measures to tackle the outbreak, noting that it is a state clarified as high risk for cholera by… Read more »
Nigeria: Reps Grant Tinubu's Request to Extend 2023 Budget, Supplementary Appropriation Act
Premium Times
The lawmakers approved President Tinubu's request after a 30-minute closed-door session that followed the rowdy plenary session earlier in the day. Read more »
Nigeria: 'Stop Production of Same-Sex, Pornographic Films' - NFVCB Warns Filmmakers
Premium Times
The Board says the warning follows reported cases of covert activities by some filmmakers and content creators. Read more »
Nigeria: Akpabio Mentions Plan to Build Ultra-Modern Hospital for Lawmakers, Lists Achievements of 10th Senate
Premium Times
Mr Akpabio urged senators to focus on the welfare of the people in their actions and decisions during the second legislative year. Read more »
Nigeria: Kano Emirate Crisis - Journalist Resigns After Critical Remarks Against Governor, Lawmakers
Premium Times
Mr Ishaq announced his resignation from Freedom Radio after 16 years of service. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Urges Governors to Meet Targets On Food Security
Vanguard
To boost agricultural productivity, strengthen the economy by creating opportunities in the real sectors of agriculture, manufacturing, and construction, as well as provide urgent… Read more »
Nigeria: Child Labour Compounds Issues of Out-of-School Children in Nigeria - Govt
Vanguard
THE Federal Government, on Thursday lamented that the issues of child labour and forced labour have compounded the problem of out-of-school children and appealed to Nigerians to… Read more »
Africa: Inclusive Digitalization in Eastern and Southern Africa Program - Angola [press release]
World Bank
What is the Inclusive Digitalization in Eastern and Southern Africa (IDEA) program? Read more »
Southern Africa: Inclusive Digitalization in Eastern and Southern Africa Program - Malawi [press release]
World Bank
What is the Inclusive Digitalization in Eastern and Southern Africa (IDEA) Program? Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Underfunding Universities to Make Higher Education Unaffordable for the Poor - ASUU
Vanguard
Says it's only in Nigeria professor earns N500,000, lawmaker N29 million Read more »
Nigeria: Minimum Wage - Southern Governors' Forum Advocates Benchmarks Based On States' Capacity
Premium Times
The governors advocated that each state be allowed to negotiate the new wage with the labour unions. Read more »
Nigeria: ASUU Urges Nigerians to Prevail On Govt for Agreement Implementation
Vanguard
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) chapter, has urged Nigerians to prevail on government to do the needful before the expiration of… Read more »
Nigeria: Mohbad - Elegushi Urges Police to Unravel Cause of Death
Vanguard
Elegushi of Ikate-Elegushi kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Oba Saheed Ademola Elegushi, has urged the police to unravel the mystery surrounding the death of Ilerioluwa Aloba, otherwise… Read more »