July 02
Ethiopia: Ethiopia, Somalia Emissaries Sit for Turkish Brokered Talks in Ankara [opinion]
Reporter
The foreign ministers of Ethiopia and Somalia have wrapped up a round of "open and friendly" talks in the Turkish capital following months of heightened tensions, according to the… Read more »
Somalia: Somali Forces Capture Al-Shabaab Militant in Middle Shabelle Region
Shabelle
The Somali National Army, in collaboration with local forces, successfully apprehended a prominent member of the Al-Shabaab in the Ruun-nirgood area of the Middle Shabelle region. Read more »
Somalia: Somalia and Ethiopia Fail to Resolve Dispute Over Controversial Sea MOU
Shabelle
In a disappointing turn of events, talks between Somalia and Ethiopia aimed at resolving a dispute over a controversial memorandum of understanding (MOU) between Ethiopia and the… Read more »
Nigeria: Katsina Debunks ASUU's Claim of Reduction of Varsity's Overhead From N16m to N7m
This Day
The Katsina State Government has faulted the Academic Staff Union of Universities' (ASUU) claim of reducing the monthly overhead of the Umaru Musa Yar'Adua University (UMYU) from… Read more »
Rwanda: PDI Campaigns in Rubavu, Courts Supporters to Vote Kagame
New Times
The Ideal Democratic Party (PDI) campaigned in Rubavu town on Monday, July 1, asking its supporters to vote for RPF-Inkotanyi presidential candidate Paul Kagame, in addition to… Read more »
Rwanda: Seek Jobs Abroad Too, UAE Envoy Urges Mount Kigali University Students
New Times
Young people should also look for jobs in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), which has vast opportunities. This is according to UAE's ambassador to Rwanda, His Excellency Hazza… Read more »
South Africa: Court Asked to Stop Shell's Seismic Tests Once and for All
GroundUp
Wild Coast communities and environmental organisations have now approached the Constitutional Court Read more »
South Africa: Bold and Colourful Designs At Khayelitsha Fashion Week
GroundUp
Designers from across the Cape Flats showed their creations at Artscape Read more »
Uganda: Growing Middle Class Boosts Carrefour's Growth in Uganda
Independent (Kampala)
In 2019, French supermarket giant Carrefour agreed with Shoprite Checkers Uganda Limited to take over its Shoprite franchise in the country. This strategic move has since… Read more »
Kenya: World Bank Debars Audit Firm EY Kenya On Graft Allegations
Capital FM
The World Bank has slapped audit firm Ernst & Young (EY Kenya) with a 30-month debarment over corruption allegations. Read more »
Nigeria: Three People Rescued From Collapsed Abuja Building
Premium Times
She said that the victims had been taken to the hospital where they were treated and discharged. Read more »
Nigeria: Driver Sues Nigerian Senator Over 'Illegal Detention'
Premium Times
Oliver Abele has been detained by the police in Abuja since 18 June following a complaint by the senator, Titus Zam (APC- Benue North-West). Read more »
Nigeria: $6bn Hydropower Project - Ex-Minister Seeks Court's Permission to Travel Abroad, EFCC Opposes Request
Premium Times
After his arraignment in January, the court seized Mr Agunloye's passport to grant him a N50 million bail. Read more »
Kenya: Private Security Regulatory Authority Seeks New CEO As Fazul Exits
Capital FM
The Private Security Regulatory Authority (PSRA) has kicked off the search for a new Chief Executive Officer following the exit of former Director General Fazul Mahamed. Read more »
Kenya: Qualifications Authority Roots for Conversion to an Independent Commission
Capital FM
The Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA) is seeking a framework to function as an independent Commission. Read more »
Kenya: KTDA Refutes Claims of Holding 200 Million Kilos of Expired Unsold Tea
Capital FM
The Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) has denied claims that it is holding 200 million kilograms of expired unsold tea. In a statement, KTDA asserted that the reports, which… Read more »
South Africa: Wild Coast Communities, Environmental Justice Organisations Appeal Shell Judgment at the Constitutional Court
Natural Justice
Wild Coast communities, Sustaining the Wild Coast, All Rise Attorneys, Natural Justice, and Greenpeace Africa have, last week, filed petitions in the Constitutional Court to appeal… Read more »
Uganda: Why Are Proceeds From Natural Resources Not Reflect in Budget - Kabuleta's Need Questions
Nile Post
The National Economic Empowerment Dialogue (NEED) party, led by Joseph Kabuleta, has raised concerns about the absence of proceeds from natural resources in Uganda's official… Read more »
Namibia: Central Bank Launches Instant Pay Project
Namibian
The Bank of Namibia (BoN) last week launched the Instant Payment Programme (IPP), aiming to modernise Namibia's payment infrastructure. Read more »
Namibia: Namibia's Deficit Widens to N$11,4 Billion in First Quarter
Namibian
Namibia's current account deficit widened to N$11,4 billion during the first quarter of this year. Read more »
Kenya: Police Lob Teargas to Disperse Protestors in Nairobi CBD As Demonstrations Underway in Kisumu, Mombasa
Capital FM
Police have lobbed teargas to disperse protestors in Nairobi's Central Business District (CBD). Read more »
Ghana: Elections 2024 - Bawumia Smiles From UK With £1.2m in Election Funds
Accra Times
"What we seek to do differently is to rely on small donations from all Ghanaians across the country" Read more »
Malawi: Political Analyst Hails DPP for Announcing Its Convention - Urges Party to Come Clear On Criteria, Nomination Fees
Nyasa Times
Main opposition and erstwhile governing party, Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), announced dates for its seemingly "all inclusive" elective conference ahead of the 2025 general… Read more »
Malawi: Chityola Accused of Allegedly Bribing Councilors to Influence Lilongwe Mayoral Elections
Nyasa Times
As the battle for the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) convention intensifies, Finance Minister Simplex Chithyola Banda faces accusations of bribing councilors to secure votes for his… Read more »
Malawi/South Africa: Is Gaba Still Going to Be At Moroka Swallows?
Nyasa Times
South Africa-based Malawian striker Frank Gabadinho Mhango has announced plans to meet his manager to determine his future following the acquisition of his DStv Premiership club… Read more »