June 26
Southern Africa: Namibia Inks Amendment to Establish SADC Parliament
Namibia Economist
Namibia has become the 10th SADC Member State to sign the Agreement amending the SADC Treaty to transform the SADC Parliamentary Forum into a SADC Parliament. Read more »
Ethiopia: New Asset Recovery Draft Bill Aims to End Economic Crimes in Ethiopia
ENA
Minister of Justice Gedion Timotiwos revealed that the newly drafted Asset Recovery Bill aims to end crimes and establish a healthy economic system in Ethiopia. Read more »
Liberia: Senator Accuses American-Owned Company Firestone Of 'Dehumanizing' Laborers
FrontPageAfrica
It is nearly two years since Margibi County Senator Nathaniel McGill was sanctioned by the United States government for the alleged commission of multiple acts of corruption and… Read more »
Nigeria: Breaking - Fire Outbreak At Dangote Refinery
Vanguard
There have been a fire outbreak situation on Wednesday at Dangote refinery in Lagos. Read more »
Uganda: Hoima City Leadership Accused of Diverting Shs15bn for Roads
Nile Post
The Hoima Kiryatete Kibaati Mpaija to Karyabuhire road is one of the roads in Hoima city that has big traffic due to the business prospects in the area. Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Here's the Potential Solution to DRC's Conflict Conundrum [opinion]
Nile Post
DR Congo's history of civil wars is like a never-ending family feud, except with more guns and less pie Read more »
Botswana: Women Politicians Hope New Funding Bill Will Attract More Women Candidates
The Patriot
Botswana Women Caucus in Politics (BWCP) has expressed concern over the low numbers of women contesting Parliamentary seats in the 2024 general elections and is hopeful that… Read more »
Africa: Scam Alert! UN Children's Agency Unicef Not Running Promotions or Offering Loans On Facebook
Africa Check
Scam alert! UN children's agency Unicef not running promotions or offering loans on Facebook Read more »
Kenya: Did Ruto Lie to Kenya's Voters?
DW
Proposed tax hikes are just one factor that has prompted Kenya's nationwide protests. Citizens complain of the rising cost of living and accuse the president of making false… Read more »
Mauritius: Mauritius Extends Financial Support to Victims of Gaza Conflict
Government of Mauritius
Mauritius is extending a financial support to the victims of the Gaza conflict and, in this context, the Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Housing and Land Use Planning, Minister… Read more »
Namibia: Global Warming Hits Namibia At a Higher Rate
Namibian
Namibia is experiencing a warming rate that is higher than the global average. Read more »
Nigeria: Report Diversion of Health Funds in Your Communities, Minister Tasks Nigerians
Premium Times
In March, the Nigerian government authorised the disbursement of N25 billion through the BHCPF across states of the federation. Read more »
Nigeria: Exclusive - Residents Jubilant As Terror Kingpin Relocates to Their Area, Praise Him in New Song
Premium Times
A song released in June by some unidentified singers allegedly from Tsafe says Mr Gide's arrival has allowed them to resume farming in the area. Read more »
Uganda: Karamoja MPs Endorse Museveni for NRM Sole Presidential Candidature Ahead of 2026
Nile Post
Members of Parliament from the Karamoja sub-region have declared their support for President Museveni as the sole candidate for the National Resistance Movement (NRM) in the 2026… Read more »
Uganda: NEMA Rejects Parliamentary Compensation Calls for Lubigi Wetland Residents
Nile Post
The National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA) has rejected calls from Parliament to compensate residents who had legally occupied the Lubigi wetland. Read more »
Namibia: Landmark Judgement Relieves Queer Community
New Era
The recent judgement to decriminalise gay sex has provided a brief reprieve for Namibia's queer community, still reeling from political and societal attempts to criminalise their… Read more »
Kenya: 'Not a Kenyan Issue' - Athlete Says Intersex Bill Can Inspire World
Thomson Reuters Foundation
What's the context? Olympian Margaret Wambui hopes a Kenyan bill on intersex rights will lead to change on the international stage Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Celebrates 64th Independence Day With National Pride and Unity
Shabelle
In a grand ceremony held to commemorate the 64th anniversary of the Independence Day of Somalia, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, accompanied by Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre,… Read more »
South Africa: KZN Government Recommits to Rebuilding Areas Affected By Devastating Storm
SAnews.gov.za
Newly-inaugurated KwaZulu-Natal Premier, Thamsanqa Ntuli, has reaffirmed the provincial government's commitment to rebuilding the areas affected by the recent devastating storms… Read more »
Africa: Russia's Growing Influence in Africa Calls for More Balanced Partnerships [analysis]
ISS
As Moscow makes gains through bilateral deals, African states must avoid getting drawn into a global proxy conflict. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Police and Protests - Researchers On a Violent, Corrupt Security Force That's Beyond Reform [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Kenya's police are being criticised for their violent response to protests over the past week against government proposals to raise US$2.7 billion in additional taxes. Read more »
South Africa: South Africa's Coalition Govt - Making the Case for Hope [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
In the aftermath of South Africa's recent election, renewed hope has made an unexpected appearance. In difficult times, even small gains can be valuable. But, on occasion, much… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Talks Tough As UN Urges Restraint During Kenya Protests
Business Day Africa
Kenya's President William Ruto has vowed to take firm action against protestors undermining peaceful demonstrations, even as the United Nations urges the government to avoid… Read more »
Kenya: UN Boss Guterres Concerned Over Violence During Anti-Finance Bill Protests
Capital FM
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed concern over violence in Kenya following the anti-Finance Bill 2024 demonstrations witnessed in various parts of the… Read more »
South Africa: Namaqualand Community Raises the Alarm Over Copper Mining in Their Small Town
GroundUp
The Department of Mineral Resources will visit Concordia in July to assess the mine's compliance with dust mitigation and other issues Read more »