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Nigeria: Police Speak On How Lover Killed Married Woman, Leaving Body Inside Culvert
Premium Times
The latest development occurred days after a 33-year-old man, Ifechukwu Okechukwu, allegedly killed and secretly buried his 23-year-old girlfriend in the South-eastern state. Read more »
South Africa: Impeachment Committee Vows to Fight Ramaphosa's Court Bid to Block Its Work
Daily Maverick
A legal showdown looms that will decide whether President Cyril Ramaphosa is able to delay his impeachment hearing, possibly for years. Read more »
Botswana: Lesabo Project to Address Water Scarcity
Botswana Daily News
The successful implementation of the proposed Lesotho-South Africa-Botswana (LESABO) water transfer project will strengthen Botswana's long-term water security, support industrial… Read more »
Libya: Libya's Political Process Regains Momentum, but Window for Action Is Narrowing, UN Envoy Warns
UN News
Libya has been mired in political dysfunction since the collapse of Muammar Gaddafi's regime in 2011, which shattered State institutions and triggered recurring struggles over… Read more »
South Africa: What's Overlooked in Student Mental Health in South Africa - Social Connection and Sexual Wellbeing [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Student mental health has become one of the defining challenges facing universities worldwide. In South Africa, these concerns are often framed around reports which point to… Read more »
Niger: The Politics of Jobless Growth Under Tinubu [analysis]
African Arguments
On 29 May 2023, moments after taking the oath of office, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu declared: "Fuel subsidy is gone." The announcement marked the beginning of one of the most… Read more »
Africa: Ebola Outbreak - a Crisis of History, Not Misinformation
The New Humanitarian
Even with a pause in the violence, communities will still need to be heard - and to be convinced that responders mean them well. Read more »
Nigeria: NEC Approves N83.2bn to Tackle Flooding, Climate-Related Emergencies
Premium Times
The National Economic Council has approved N83.2 billion for proactive interventions to mitigate flooding and other climate-related disasters across Nigeria, as authorities warn of… Read more »
Nigeria: Ogun Bans Graduation, End-of-Session Parties Across Public, Private Schools
Premium Times
The Ogun State Government threatened to sanction any school found flouting the directive would be sanctioned in accordance with applicable regulations. Read more »
Nigeria: 11 Soldiers, 22 Terrorists Killed in Deadly Airport Attack
Premium Times
Explosions and gunfire lasting more than an hour erupted early Thursday morning at Diori Hamani International Airport in Niamey, the capital of Niger. Read more »
Nigeria: Stop Giving Publicity to Terrorists, Information Minister Urges Nigerian Media
Premium Times
Please take these terrorists and criminals off your front pages," the minister said. "This is what they crave for free of charge." Read more »
Sudan: 'Stop This Madness' - Rights Chief Warns of Impending Atrocities As Militia Closes in On El Obeid, Sudan
UN News
The UN's top human rights official has issued an urgent warning that an imminent offensive against El Obeid, the capital of Sudan's North Kordofan state, carries the risk of… Read more »
Sudan: A New U.S. Senate Bill Prohibits Loans or Aid to Sudan
Dabanga
The US Senate Foreign Relations Committee approved a bill on Wednesday directing US representatives at international financial institutions (such as the World Bank and the… Read more »
Africa: Semenyo Says Ghana's World Cup Journey Is Only Beginning After Dramatic Panama Triumph
CAF
Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo believes the Black Stars' dramatic opening victory over Panama has given the team the confidence and belief needed to face the even greater challenges… Read more »
Nigeria: Xenophobia - Boycotting Pan-African Firms Threatens Jobs, Economic Integration - Mupita
Leadership
As renewed xenophobic attacks against foreign nationals in South Africa continue to generate outrage across the continent, president and chief executive officer of MTN Group, Ralph… Read more »
Nigeria: Poor Data Infrastructure Undermines Banks Ai Profitability Drive - Report
Leadership
As banks in Nigeria and across the African continent accelerate investments in artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance operations and improve customer experience, experts have… Read more »
South Africa: Immigrant Traders Abandon Shops in Springs After Threats
GroundUp
Vigilante groups in Kwathema say immigrants must be out by 30 June or else Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzania, U.S. Boost Trade, Investment Cooperation
Daily News
TANZANIA and the United States have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening diplomatic, trade, and investment relations after talks between senior officials from both… Read more »
Liberia: Govt to Retire 6,000 Employees
New Dawn
The Civil Service Agency (CSA) announced Wednesday that 6,000 government employees will be retired this year as part of the 2026 National Retirement Exercise. Read more »
South Africa: ANC Puts On Eastern Cape Show of Force in Run-Up to Municipal Polls With 2-Ward Sweep in Buffalo City
Daily Maverick
The ANC had a strong night in the final round of by-elections in the Eastern Cape in the run-up to the local government elections in November. The party comfortably retained both… Read more »
South Africa: Liberians Seek Repatriation From South Africa
New Dawn
The Government of Liberia announced that approximately 263 Liberians in South Africa have requested assistance to leave the country, with 21 to 23 individuals seeking immediate… Read more »
Zimbabwe: 'Most Came With Preconceived Ideas' - Ziyambi Attacks MPs Opposed to CAB3 As Debate Ends
New Zimbabwe
JUSTICE, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi has sharply criticised legislators opposed to the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 3) Bill (CAB3), accusing… Read more »
South Africa: Treasury to Decide On Basic Income Policy By July, MPs Told
GroundUp
Social Relief of Distress grant might be extended while a new policy is finalised Read more »
South Africa: R1-Million Project for Six School Toilets Abandoned Three Years Ago
GroundUp
Children at Nonyameko Primary are left to use unsafe toilets or an open field Read more »
Kenya: Gachagua Alleges Secret Support Inside Govt
Capital FM
DCP Party leader Rigathi Gachagua has claimed that some people serving within President William Ruto's government are secretly consulting with him as he ramps up efforts to… Read more »
