July 12
Kenya: 7 People Killed in Garissa-Mwingi Road Accident
Capital FM
Seven people have lost their lives with several others injured following an accident along the Garissa-Mwingi road in the early hours of Friday. Read more »
Kenya: Machogu Says Time As Education CS Was Fulfilling
Capital FM
Immediate former Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu has expressed his gratitude to President William Ruto for the opportunity to lead one of Kenya's most crucial sectors. Read more »
Nigeria: No, Nigerian Minister Nyesom Wike Did Not Suggest Renaming Murtala Muhammed Way in Abuja
Africa Check
IN SHORT: The Nigerian government has denied online claims that a major road in the capital Abuja, named after the late military ruler Murtala Muhammed, has been renamed after… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa Remains On High Alert As Two More Mpox Cases Reported
SAnews.gov.za
Despite heightened public awareness and intensive contact tracing efforts to control the spread of the Monkeypox disease, or Mpox, as it is known for short, South Africa has… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Sixty Seconds With... Afrocongo Music Star Innoss'b - School Meals, Ending Hunger and DRC [interview]
Africa Renewal
The singer-songwriter - and World Food Programme High-Level Supporter - on dreaming big against the odds in the Democratic Republic of the Congo Read more »
Botswana: Batswana Insist On Media Freedom, Favor Citizens' Right to Govt Information
Afrobarometer
Only half see their country's media as 'somewhat' or 'completely' free. Read more »
Sudan: UN-Hosted Talks On Local Ceasefires to Continue in Geneva
UN News
UN-led talks between Sudan's warring parties were set to continue in Geneva on Friday focusing on brokering "possible local ceasefires" to help deliver aid and protect civilians… Read more »
Nigeria: Another Rivers Local Council Chairperson Appoints Over 300 Aides
Premium Times
PREMIUM TIMES, Thursday, reported how Chijioke Ihunwo, the chairperson of the caretaker committee in Obio-Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers, similarly appointed 100 people as… Read more »
Ghana: Ghanaian Man Living in the UK Since 1977 Granted Permanent Stay
Accra Times
Nelson Shardey, from Wallasey in Wirral, has lived in Britain since arriving as a student in 1977, but in 2019 he was told he had no right to live in the UK Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Renames National Theatre After Wole Soyinka [press release]
Premium Times
Wole Soyinka is a globally celebrated playwright, novelist, poet, essayist, actor, singer, composer, and documentarian. Read more »
Ethiopia: Tribute - Elleni Centime Zeleke - 'Brilliant and Brave, Fierce and Funny': Columbia University
Addis Standard
Several academic institutions across the world paid tribute Professor Elleni Centime Zeleke who passed away on Saturday 06 July, after she lost a battle for breast cancer. Read more »
Zambia: Chipolopolo Woes
Times of Zambia
IT is not by mistake or coincidence that various stakeholders have continued to express their concern over the Chipolopolo's poor performance heading into the Morocco 2025 Africa… Read more »
South Africa: Dirco Tables Budget Vote
SAnews.gov.za
To boost economic growth, the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), says it will intensify its efforts to help South African companies and State-owned… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Hope Masike Trio Wows French Audiences
263Chat
France has been captivated by the versatile artist Hope Masike, who began a special tour in the European country last week. Read more »
Kenya: JKUAT Students Protest Peer's Mysterious Death Post-Govt Protests
Capital FM
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) students on Friday protested along the Thika Superhighway following the mysterious death of Denzel Omondi, a… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Baati Expands Market Presence With New Luwero Showroom
Independent (Kampala)
Uganda Baati Limited has opened a new showroom in Luwero District. Officials have said the expansion marks the company's 14th showroom nationwide and reinforces its commitment to… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwandan First-Time Voters 'Excited' About 2024 Elections
New Times
Rwandans will go to the polls to elect the President of the country and Members of Parliament on July 14-16, in the elections in which more than nine million are expected to take… Read more »
Rwanda: Habineza Says Plans to Enhance Rwanda Day If Elected
New Times
If elected, Frank Habineza, the presidential candidate for the Green Party, plans to improve Rwanda Day by reaching out to citizens living abroad who, he said, still believe… Read more »
Rwanda: Women Parliamentary Candidates Asked to Advocate for Family Promotion, Gender Equality
New Times
The 46 parliamentary candidates vying for seats to represent women in Eastern Province campaigned in Gatsibo District on July 11 while 60 parliamentary candidates in Southern… Read more »
Rwanda: Green Party Gaining Widespread Support - Habineza
New Times
The presidential candidate of the Green Party, Frank Habineza, has expressed satisfaction with the overall impression of their campaign so far, comparing it to previous campaigns… Read more »
Kenya: IPOA Urges Kenyans to Report Police-Involved Disappearances
Capital FM
The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has called on Kenyans to submit eyewitness accounts regarding the disappearance of their kin. Read more »
Ghana: President Akufo-Addo Accepts Resignation of Hon. Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh As Minister for Energy
Ghana Presidency
The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has today, Thursday, 11th July 2024, accepted the resignation from office of Hon. Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, Member of… Read more »
South Africa: Shelters Scramble As Heavy Rain Continues
GroundUp
Besides a lack of space some shelters are also dealing with flooding Read more »
South Africa: Winelands Families Battle Flooding - 'For Three Days People Have Not Slept'
GroundUp
Relentless rain hampers relief efforts Read more »
Gambia: Police Clarify Incident Leading to Arrest of Aisha Gambia
The Point
Manjai Police Station received Aisha Chorr, popularly known as Aisha Gambia on TikTok, along with personnel from the Medicine Control Agency (MCA) at the charge office on… Read more »