June 26
Kenya: Odinga to Ruto - Stop Killing Our Children
Nile Post
Opposition leader Raila Odinga has called on President William Ruto's administration to immediately halt what he describes as the "murders, arrests, and detention" of youths… Read more »
Uganda: Why Sanctions Against the Corrupt Matter for the Oft-Despised Citizens of Uganda [opinion]
Observer
Some Ugandans have welcomed the USA government's sanctions against some Ugandan leaders, among them the speaker of Uganda's parliament, Anita Among, and former deputy chief of… Read more »
South Africa: Mpox Cases Rise to 16, Death Toll Increase to Three
SAnews.gov.za
The Department of Health has confirmed that the country has recorded three more cases of Mpox and another death, as efforts to curb the spread of this infectious disease are… Read more »
Mali: ICC Unseals Arrest Warrant for Armed Group Leader
HRW
Authorities Need to Investigate, Prosecute Grave Crimes Committed by All Sides Read more »
Kenya: Don't Sign the Finance Bill, Listen to the People - Raila to Ruto
Capital FM
Opposition Leader Raila Odinga has urged President William Ruto to delay signing the Finance Bill into law until the grievances of the young generation are addressed. Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Two More SANDF Soldiers Killed in Eastern DRC, Death Toll Rises to Five
Daily Maverick
South Africa's death toll in the DRC mission has risen to five after a mortar attack on their base claimed two soldiers. Read more »
Sudan: General Kabbashi Underlines Armed Forces' Determination to Thwart All Plans Aimed At Destroying Sudan
SNA
Member of the Transitional Sovereignty Council (TSC) and Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, General Shams-Eddin Kabashi, arrived on Wednesday in the city of Sennar… Read more »
Nigeria: Rivers Crisis - Why Failed Bomber Targeted Port Harcourt Hotel - Fubara
Premium Times
The oil-rich state has been plagued by a political crisis because of the battle for the control of its political structure. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Records 13,000 New Fistula Cases Each Year - Govt
Leadership
Director-General of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Dr. Kelechi Ohiri has disclosed that about 13,000 women in Nigeria come down with obstetric fistula each year. Read more »
Kenya: What Next for the Finance Bill 2024 Following Ruto's Withdrawal
Capital FM
President William Ruto's historic announcement to withdraw the Finance Bill 2024 has raised questions about the next steps for Kenya's fiscal management. Read more »
Kenya: Finance Bill Withdrawal Means 'Significant Shortfall of Funding' - Ruto
RFI
Kenyan President William Ruto said Wednesday that a bill containing contentious tax hikes would "be withdrawn" following massive protests in which at least 20 people died. But… Read more »
Liberia: Community Radio Association Demands Reinstatement of Station Manager
New Dawn
The Association of Liberia Community Radios, or ALICOR, is demanding the reinstatement of Radio Kakata Manager Jerry Quoi following his suspension by the County Superintendent,… Read more »
South Africa: SA Requested the Establishment of Two Panels At WTO
SAnews.gov.za
South Africa has this week requested the establishment of two panels at a meeting of the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) of the World Trade Organization (WTO). Read more »
Cameroon: 'Cometh the Man, Cometh the Hour' - Komen Clinches African Title in Cameroon
Capital FM
Brian Komen grabbed Kenya's fourth gold medal on the final day of the Africa Athletics Senior Championships on Thursday evening in Douala, Cameroon. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Chimombe, Mpofu to Spend Cold Night in Prison, Locked Up On Fraud Charges
263Chat
Two flamboyant businessmen, Moses Mpofu and Mike Chimombe, are to spend a night in prison cells after being remanded in custody following their court appearance on fraud charges. Read more »
Somalia: Somalia and U.S. Strengthen Ties in High-Level Meeting
Shabelle
In a significant diplomatic development, Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre met with newly appointed US Ambassador Richard H. Riley to discuss strengthening bilateral relations… Read more »
Somalia: Somali President Criticizes Ethiopian-Somaliland Sea MOU On Independence Day
Shabelle
President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of the Federal Republic of Somalia addressed the nation on the 26th of June, marking the day of independence of the country's Northern regions. Read more »
Somalia: Somali Govt Forces Eliminate Seven Al-Shabaab Fighters in Galmudug State
Shabelle
The National Armed Forces, with the support of local clan militia, successfully eliminated seven al-Shabaab members in the Ali-Adhole area near Eldher district in Galmudug State. Read more »
Nigeria: Just in - Fire Guts Dangote Refinery
Premium Times
"We have swiftly contained a minor fire incident at our effluent treatment plant," Mr Chiejina, said Read more »
Kenya: Kenyans Promise More Rallies As President Pressured to Rethink Tax Hikes
RFI
Kenyan protest leaders on Wednesday vowed to carry on marches against controversial tax hikes, a day after 13 people were killed when police opened fire on the youth-led crowds who… Read more »
Kenya: 'People Are Taking to the Streets Because They Are Desperate'
Agenzia Fides
"It was a real popular protest, initially peaceful, even if provocateurs and thugs mingled with the demonstrators", Father Alfonso Poppi, of the Priestly Fraternity of the… Read more »
Kenya: City Hall to Bear Morgue, Hospital Expenses From Tuesday Riot As 12 Lay Dead
Capital FM
City Hall has committed to clear hospital expenses for injured protestors laying in county-run hospitals and meet morgue expenses for twelve bodies. Read more »
Kenya: Aukot Accuses President Ruto of Insensitivity Over Tuesday's Chaos
Capital FM
Thirdway Alliance party leader Ekuru Aukot has condemned the violence witnessed on Tuesday during the anti-Finance Bill protests across the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Cholera - State Govt Must End Open Defecation - Minister
Premium Times
The minister urged other states of the federation to emulate Jigawa State, which he noted is the only state declared free of open defecation. Read more »
Kenya: U.S. Senator Chris Coons Warns Kenya Against Violence Amid Finance Bill Protests
Capital FM
United States Senator Chris Coons has voiced concerns over the violence witnessed during the anti-Finance Bill protests held on Tuesday. Read more »