July 10
Kenya: NCIC Summons Maalim Amid Rage Over Remarks On 'Treasonous' Protest
Capital FM
Daadab Member of Parliament Farah Maalim has been summoned to appear before the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) over alleged inciteful remarks. Read more »
Kenya: No, Photo Does Not Show 'Young Ukrainian Girls Forced Into Military' to Fight Russia
Africa Check
No, photo does not show 'young Ukrainian girls forced into military' to fight Russia Read more »
Somalia: Jubaland President Meets With US Commander to Discuss Efforts Against Al-Shabaab
Shabelle
Somalia's Jubaland State President Ahmed Madobe o Tuesday met with Colonel David Haskell, the Commander of the joint special operations in East Africa. Read more »
Somalia: IGAD Discusses Peace, Security, and Cross-Border Issues With Khaatumo Leader
Shabelle
The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) recently held discussions with Khaatumo leader Abdulkadir Ahmed Aw-Ali "Firdhiye" to address critical issues affecting the… Read more »
South Africa: Spanish Tourist Killed By Elephant At the Pilanesberg Nature Reserve in NW
SAnews.gov.za
The North West Parks and Tourism Board has confirmed that a male Spanish citizen was killed by an elephant at the Pilanesberg Nature Reserve after stepping out of the vehicle he… Read more »
South Africa: National Assembly Elects Chairpersons of Committees
SAnews.gov.za
The newly established committees of the National Assembly (NA) on Tuesday elected chairpersons of some of the committees. Read more »
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Congratulates New Iranian President
SAnews.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa has congratulated President Masoud Pezeshkian on his election as the new President of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Read more »
South Africa: Condolences for Former Anti-Apartheid Activist Frank Van Der Horst
SAnews.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa has offered condolences to the family of anti-apartheid activist and former President of the South African Council on Sport (SACOS) Frank van der Horst. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Supreme Court Dismisses NPA Appeal, Upholds Release of Wadyajena's Seized Vehicles
263Chat
The Supreme Court of Zimbabwe has upheld the lower court's ruling to return a fleet of vehicles seized from Justice Mayor Wadyajena, dealing a significant blow to the National… Read more »
Nigeria: Different Shades of Labour, Dangote's New Voice, and Akpabio's Condescension
Premium Times
A day after the UK election, results were announced, and the Labour Party gained the majority. The government transition moved swiftly. Ex-Prime Minister Rishi Sunak took… Read more »
Malawi: Economist Hails Plan to Transport Fuel Through Rail As Nacala Logistics Responds to Chakwera's Call to Revamp Rail Transport
Nyasa Times
Presidential aspirant and economist Milward Tobias has hailed a plan by Nacala Logistics, a concessionaire that operates the country's railway infrastructure in Malawi, to start… Read more »
Nigeria: Speak Out On Rivers Crisis, PDP Youth Challenges Atiku, Others
Leadership
A youth activist and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr Tom Fredfish, has condemned the silence of the top party leaders over the protracted crisis in Rivers… Read more »
Nigeria: INEC Obeys Supreme Court, Begins Delineation in Warri Constituency
Leadership
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has begun a fresh delineation of electoral wards and polling units in the Warri federal constituency, Delta State. Read more »
Nigeria: North Central Forum Seeks Quick Assent to NCDC Bill
Leadership
The North Central People's Forum (NCPF) said the expeditious signing of the North Central Development Commission (NCDC) Bill into law would transform the North Central zone which… Read more »
South Africa: Army Destroys Shacks in Marievale, Leaving Families Homeless
GroundUp
Lawyers for Human Rights plans to go to court again Read more »
South Africa: Another Makhanda Water Supply Deadline Missed
GroundUp
The town has experienced water shortages since 2012, but an upgrade to the water treatment works started in 2015 is still not complete Read more »
Nigeria: How Livestock Sector Can Turn Nigeria's Economy Around - Miyetti Allah
Vanguard
An umbrella body for herders in Nigeria, the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, MACBAN has suggested how the livestock sector can turn around the economy of… Read more »
Nigeria: Army Crushes Kidnapping Syndicates, Neutralizes Terrorist in Coordinated Operations Across 3 States
Vanguard
Following a series of coordinated operations, troops of the Nigerian Army have dealt a significant blow to criminal elements in Anambra, Oyo, and Katsina States, intercepting… Read more »
Nigeria: House of Reps Member, Olaide Akinremi, Dies After Brief Illness
This Day
A member representing Ibadan North Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Olaide Akinremi is dead. Read more »
Nigeria: Centre for Crisis Communication Reviews Nigeria's Security Sector, Wants De-Escalation of Tension
Daily Trust
The Centre for Crisis Communication (CCC) has conducted a comprehensive assessment of the performance of Nigeria's security services based on media coverage in June 2024. Read more »
Nigeria: NNPC Seeks New Oil-Backed Loan to Boost Finances
Daily Trust
Nigeria's NNPC is in talks for another oil-backed loan to boost its finances and allow investment in its business, its chief executive told Reuters, as pressure mounts on the… Read more »
Nigeria: Hardship - Tinubu Has Shut His Doors, Even Some Ministers Can't See Him - Ndume
Daily Trust
Chief Whip of the Senate, Ali Ndume, has expressed concern over the rising cost of living and food scarcity. Read more »
Nigeria: I Don't Think Nigeria Needs Livestock Ministry - Ex-Presidential Aide
Daily Trust
Laolu Akande, a former aide to ex-Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, has said that Nigeria may not need a Ministry of Livestock Development proposed by President Bola Tinubu. Read more »
Ethiopia: HRW Urges Safe Evacuation for Ethiopian, Eritrean Refugees Amid Sudan War
Addis Standard
Human Rights Watch is urging international organizations to provide safe evacuation options for Ethiopian and Eritrean refugees in eastern Sudan, as the war nears refugee-hosting… Read more »
Ethiopia: Families of Kidnapped University Students Distressed By Overwhelming Ransom Demands
Addis Standard
The family of one of about 100 university students who were kidnapped last week near Garba Guracha town in Oromia's North Shoa zone, while traveling from Amhara region to Addis… Read more »