July 12
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 Conteh's Appointment Withdrawn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 »
Zimbabwe: Harare Council Bosses Accused of Illegally Awarding Moses Mpofu's Company U.S.$9 Million Street Lights Tender
New Zimbabwe
Four City of Harare employees have been dragged to court on allegations of illegally awarding a street lights tender worth US$9 million to Juluka Enndo Joint Venture, a company in… Read more »
Seychelles: Outgoing Canadian HC Satisfied With Partnership With Seychelles in Maritime Security
Seychelles News Agency
The outgoing Canadian High Commissioner to Seychelles, Kyle Nunas, has expressed satisfaction at successful collaborations in maritime security, providing technical support in the… Read more »
Nigeria: Labour Can Enforce Minimum Wage Compliance - SGF
Premium Times
"Federal government can come up with a policy and issue circulars, but then the onus lies on those who are monitoring the implementation." Read more »
Kenya: High Court Declares Commission of Inquiry Into the Shakahola Massacre Illegal
Capital FM
High court has declared the commission of inquiry into the Shakahola massacre illegal. Read more »
Kenya: Gen Zs, You Sting Like Bees, You Are Worthy Heirs of Dedan Kimathi - Kivutha Kibwana
Capital FM
Former Makueni Governor Kivutha Kibwana has expressed optimism for the future of Kenya after President William Ruto sacked the entire cabinet following pressure from Gen Zs. Read more »
Kenya: Former CS Wahome Grateful for President Ruto's Support During Her Tenure
Capital FM
Former Lands Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahomehas told President William Ruto that he can count on her support even after he dissolved the entire cabinet following pressure from the… Read more »
Kenya: DCI Investigating Suspect Who Dismembered Wife in Nandi
Capital FM
The Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an incident were a man is suspected to have killed his wife and dumped her dismembered body in Nandi and Uasin… Read more »
Egypt: Katanga Trial Resumes Today
Nile Post
The trial of Molly Katanga accused of masterminding the death of her husband, Henry Katanga, on November 2, 2023, at their residence in Nakawa Division, Kampala District resumes… Read more »
Uganda: Mukono Residents Block 'Akon City' Land Surveyors
Nile Post
The planned boundary opening of disputed land in Mpunge Sub-county, Mukono District, flopped on Thursday after angry residents turned up in big numbers and resisted the process. Read more »
Uganda: Youths Challenged to Take Up Opportunities in Uganda's Oil and Gas Sector
Nile Post
Ugandan youth have been urged to harness the numerous opportunities in the oil and as and Read more »
Uganda: Petroleum Authority Reassures On Steps to Mitigate Oil Spill
Nile Post
Oil spills can happen any place where oil is being extracted, transported, or stored. Read more »
Uganda: UPDF Recruits 83 in Elgon Sub-Region As First Phase Ends
Nile Post
The UPDF has successfully recruited 83 applicants from Sironko and Bulambuli districts, marking the conclusion of the first phase of a national recruitment exercise in the Elgon… Read more »
Uganda: Prominent Kyotera Coffee Farmer Found Dead
Nile Post
Residents of Byangiri in Nakatoogo Parish, Nabigasa Sub-county, Kyotera District are in shock and fear after the body of Polofi Tamale, a prominent coffee farmer, was found in his… Read more »
Uganda: Tororo Fails to Meet Quota in UPDF Recruitment Drive
Nile Post
As UPDF kicks off the exercise of recruiting it's junior officers in Bukedi South, the force is challenged by the readiness of districts to take up the opportunity. Read more »
Uganda: Youth Arrested With Fake Academic Papers in Tororo Army Recruitment
Nile Post
A youth from Merikit Sub-county in Tororo District was arrested by the army on Thursday as hundreds gathered for UPDF recruitment. Read more »
Uganda: Coffee Sector Moves to Fulfill New EU Export Regulations
Nile Post
The Ugandan coffee sector has started preparing itself to fulfill the new European Union regulations on coffee set to take effect on July, 1, 2025. Read more »
Uganda: UWEC Explains Shs10bn Lion Breeding Program
Nile Post
The Uganda Wildlife Conservation Centre (UWEC) has cleared the air on their proposal to get Shs10 billion for lion breeding. Read more »
Uganda: Emyooga Cash Filling Nets for Munyonyo Fishing Community
Nile Post
Emyooga beneficiaries in Munyonyo have defied the odds of urban poverty by utilising the funds to enhance their household income. Read more »
Egypt: Egypt's Economy Takes Steady Steps to Adapt to Global Crises
Egypt Online
Egypt's Ambassador to Japan, Mohamed Abu Bakr, confirmed that the Egyptian economy is taking steady and rapid steps on the path to adapting to the pressures imposed by global… Read more »
Nigeria: Minister, Perm SEC Disobey Tinubu's Directives
Premium Times
President Bola Tinubu wrote a memo in May to the minister and the SGF issuing specific directives. Read more »
Nigeria: It's Act of Gross Misconduct Paying LGs' Allocation Through States - Supreme Court
This Day
In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court, yesterday, described as an act of gross misconduct, the payment of allocations to local governments through the states and immediately… Read more »
Nigeria: Group Demands Community Involvement in $27bn Warri Seaport Rehabilitation
This Day
The Executive Coordinator of the Ijaw Progressive Union of Aborigines, Mr. Asiaye Amakor has written an open letter to President Bola Tinubu to direct the concerned authorities to… Read more »