June 26
Nigeria: Makinde Secures Tinubu's Approval to Upgrade Ibadan Airport to International Status
Vanguard
In a significant milestone for Oyo State, Governor Seyi Makinde, has secured the approval of President Bola Tinubu to upgrade Ibadan Airport to an international status, paving the… Read more »
Nigeria: Let's Rally Round Tinubu to Salvage Nigeria - Shettima
Vanguard
Vice-President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday called on the members of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) and other appointees of President Bola Tinubu's administration to rally… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Recorded 75,000 New HIV Infections in 2023 - NACA
Vanguard
Dr Temitope Ilori, the Director-General of National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA), said 75,000 new infected HIV cases and 45,000 HIV-related deaths were recorded in 2023. Read more »
Namibia: Muharukua Joins Swapo
Namibian
... a party he accused of campaigning with food Read more »
Zimbabwe: ZACC Anti-Corruption Awareness Campaign Bears Fruit
The Herald
The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) anti-corruption public education and awareness campaigns have resulted in the Commission receiving numerous reports on corruption. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mpofu ,Chimombe Remanded in Custody
The Herald
Businessmen Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu have been remanded in custody to tomorrow after being charged with fraud involving a US$7million goat scheme. Read more »
Namibia: Shifeta Urges Unified Response to Drought Crisis Affecting 1.4 Million People
Namibia Economist
The Minister of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism, Pohamba Shifeta has called for coordinated action to address the severe drought crisis, which is currently impacting 1.4 million… Read more »
Namibia: Farmers' Associations Are an Important Link Between the Farmer and the Industry
Namibia Economist
The agricultural sector in Namibia is the backbone of the country's economy through its three main pillars, namely, food production, employment creation, and income generation. The… Read more »
Nigeria: Sexual Harassment - Media Experts Urge Tertiary Institutions to Address Knowledge Gap
Premium Times
The communique is signed by about 30 participants, including of the Editor-in-Chief of PREMIUM TIMES, Musikilu Mojeed. Read more »
Ghana: Bawumia Presents Napo's Name As Running-Mate Choice to President Akufo-Addo
Accra Times
Opoku Prempeh, who is also the Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, has already been widely rumored to be selected for the role Read more »
Ghana: Finance Minister Lacks Understanding of Financial Sector Crisis
Accra Times
Finance Experts says Finance Minister's claim that government decision to pay customers of financial institutions affected by the sector cleanup exercise is out of care, shows he… Read more »
Nigeria: CJID Holds Webinar to Discuss Nigeria's Position On Samoa Agreement
Premium Times
The event, which took place on 20 June 2024 and was moderated by Tobi Oluwatola, the CEO of Tao Energy, scrutinised the risks and benefits of signing the Agreement. Read more »
Nigeria: Contract Breach Allegation - Actress Angel Unigwe's Mum Takes Legal Action Against Kanayo
Premium Times
"We urge the public to disregard the baseless falsehoods and support us in standing against this new but not uncommon action of cyberbullying and harassment." Read more »
Morocco: Moroccan Medical Aid for Gaza Population, Vital Support for Health Emergencies (Doctors)
MAP
Moroccan doctors from various specialties have stressed the great usefulness of the medical aid sent to Gaza population on the Very High Instructions of HM King Mohammed VI,… Read more »
Zimbabwe: RBZ Changes ZiG Currency Code to ZWG As International Standards Organisation Approves Certification
New Zimbabwe
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) says the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency code will be changed to ZWG following approval by the International Standards Organisation (ISO) to… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zanu-PF Businessmen Mike Chimombe, Mpofu Locked Up Over Botched Presidential Goat Scheme
New Zimbabwe
CONTROVERSIAL businessmen Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu have been sent to Remand Prison awaiting their bail determination. Read more »
Malawi: Are CSOs, Activists Advocating for Lawlessness By Defending Law Breakers? [opinion]
Nyasa Times
In April 2018, the Malawi Police Service (MPS) arrested a Catholic priest, late Father Thomas Muhosha, in connection in connection to the brutal killing of a 22-year-old man with… Read more »
Burkina Faso: MFWA Demands Release of Abducted Journalist
MFWA
The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) expresses deep outrage over the abduction of journalist Atiana Serge Oulon on June 24, 2024, in Ouagadougou. Mr. Oulon, the… Read more »
West Africa: MFWA, CFI Train 32 Female Journalists in Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire On Women Empowerment
MFWA
The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) in partnership with the French media development agency, Canal France International (CFI), has trained 32 female journalists, including… Read more »
Nigeria: Federal Govt Invests in Climate-Smart Agriculture to Enhance Food Security
Leadership
The Federal Government said it is investing in climate-smart agriculture to enhance food production and promote agroforestry and conservation agriculture amidst challenges posed by… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Committed to Free, Responsible Journalism - Minister
Leadership
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammad Idris, has stated that President Bola Tinubu's administration is committed to supporting free and responsible… Read more »
Nigeria: NDLEA Makes 52,901 Arrests, Secures 9,000 Convictions in 3 Years - Marwa
Leadership
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has announced significant progress in its fight against drug trafficking and abuse. Read more »
Nigeria: Leadership Chairman Mrs NDA-Isaiah Laments Poverty of Writers, Columnists
Leadership
The Chairman of LEADERSHIP Media Group, Zainab Nda-Isaiah, has said that despite the immense contribution of journalists, writers, and columnists in shaping public opinion and… Read more »
Nigeria: Nnamdi Kanu Appeals Court Ruling On Jurisdiction
Leadership
Leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu has appealed the June 19 ruling of the Federal High Court Abuja presided by Justice Binta Nyako on his… Read more »
Rwanda: Why the Election Period in Rwanda Is a Celebration [opinion]
New Times
It's just a few days into the Presidential and parliamentary campaigns for the upcoming elections on July 15, 2024, and Rwanda is already buzzing with excitement. Read more »