June 26
Nigeria: Alleged N432 Billion Fraud - El-Rufai Sues Kaduna Government, Assembly
Premium Times
The Kaduna State House of Assembly adopted the report of an ad-hoc committee that indicted Mr El-Rufai of fraud and requested his prosecution. Read more »
Nigeria: Rugby Federation Teams Up With Flovale for Global Expansion
Premium Times
The official signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the two organisations occurred in Lagos on Tuesday. Read more »
Nigeria: Man Arrested Over Alleged Molestation, Gay Sex With 'Several Boys'
Premium Times
Nigeria's anti-gay law enacted in January 2014 stipulates a 14-year prison term for anyone convicted of having sex with members of the same sex. Read more »
Liberia: Rep. Yekeh Kolubah Craves Plenary to Summon Lbs Director General Eugene Fahngon
FrontPageAfrica
Representative Yekeh Kolubah (District #10, Montserrado County) has requested the plenary of the House of Representatives to summon Eugene Fahngon, Director General of the Liberia… Read more »
Egypt: 22 Egypt Air Flights From Saudi Arabia, to Egypt, Other Muslim States
Egypt Online
National carrier EgyptAir said that starting on Wednesday 26/6/2024, 22 flights will be operated to transport pilgrims from Saudi Arabia to Egypt and other countries; 8… Read more »
Malawi: Malawians, Int'l Community Join Indians in Commemorating International Day of Yoga
Nyasa Times
Malawians and foreign dignitaries on Sunday joined the Indian Community in Malawi in commemorating this year's International Day of Yoga. Read more »
Eritrea: Italian Delegation Visits Various Development Sites
Shabait
Asmara, June 25, 2024 - The senior Italian delegation, led by Minister Adolfo Urso and including CEOs of various companies, visited various development sites in Dubarwa sub-zone,… Read more »
Liberia: 'Multi-Rider Motorcycle Helmet Exchange Poses No Major Public Health Risk' - Says Dr. Dougbeh Chris Nyan
FrontPageAfrica
Dr. Dougbeh Chris Nyan, a Biomedical scientist and public health expert, has reassured the public that the multi-rider exchange of motorcycle helmets does not pose a public health… Read more »
Botswana: Salary Talks Standoff DPSM, Unions Look for Foreign Arbitrator
The Patriot
The salary negotiations between Directorate of Public Service Management (DPSM) and the Five Cooperating Trade Unions (5CTU), who demand a massive 15% salary increment for the… Read more »
Liberia: Nafaa's FMP Threatens Artisanal Fisheries
Liberian Observer
Liberia's artisanal fisheries sector faces significant potential challenges as the livelihoods of nearly 60,000 local fishermen are at stake due to proposed plans for industrial… Read more »
Uganda: Mbale Schools Promote Sanitation and Hygiene Through Music, Dance and Drama Competitions
Nile Post
Six schools participated in the event held at Wambwa Primary School: Bukonde Secondary School, Bukasakya Primary School, Mabale Primary School, Musoto Primary School, Watsemba… Read more »
Uganda: Govt Pours Cold Water On Speculation About Fire Set at Uganda House in Nairobi
Nile Post
Uganda House, a commercial building on Kenyatta Avenue in Nairobi's Central Business District, was vandalised and set ablaze during protests in Kenya. Read more »
Uganda: Upcountry Health Facilities Grapple With Blood Shortage, Lack of Ambulance Services
Nile Post
Uganda Red Cross Society, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, have embarked on a supervision visit across four districts. Read more »
Kenya: Beware of an Ad for Fake Jobs At Giant Kenyan Retailer Naivas
Africa Check
Beware of an ad for fake jobs at giant Kenyan retailer Naivas Read more »
Africa: Misleading to Claim Shipping Regulations That Cut Sulphur Emissions and Increased Temperatures Disprove Human-Caused Global Warming
Africa Check
Misleading to claim shipping regulations that cut sulphur emissions and increased temperatures disprove human-caused global warming Read more »
Namibia: No, Video of 'Fun Moment' At 2019 Ugandan Music Festival Doesn't Show Marriage 'Cultural Practice' in Namibia
Africa Check
No, video of 'fun moment' at 2019 Ugandan music festival doesn't show marriage 'cultural practice' in Namibia Read more »
Uganda: Entitlement, One-Term Politics Driving 2026 MP Re-Election Agenda
Nile Post
POLITICS | The 2026 parliamentary elections is shaping into a vote of entitlement and one-party politics, with the members National Resistance Movement (NRM) appearing on early… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda's Road Safety Crisis - More Than Just Bad Roads [opinion]
Nile Post
It has become a grim reality to travel between two points in Uganda without witnessing a tragic accident. Lives are lost daily, and we often attribute these losses to the… Read more »
Namibia: Over 36 000 Register to Vote in Otjozondjupa
New Era
The voter registration activities in the Otjozondjupa region by the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) have progressed well in all seven constituencies since the exercise began… Read more »
Tanzania: Media Industry Growth - President's 'Goodwill' Promoted Shift
Daily News
DAR ES SALAAM: IN recent times, Tanzania's media industry has witnessed a promising shift under the leadership of President Samia Suluhu Hassan. Read more »
Somalia: UN Official Highlights Ongoing Terrorist Threats, Dire Humanitarian Needs in Somalia
Shabelle
A UN official on Monday highlighted the ongoing terrorist threats and dire humanitarian needs in Somalia, urging global partners to provide funding to help improve the situation… Read more »
South Africa: SA - an Impressive Example for Democracies [opinion]
SAnews.gov.za
As the indelible ink used to register voters in the recent general elections has almost faded from the left thumb; work to move South Africa Inc forward has been moving ahead… Read more »
Kenya: Traders Count Losses After Looting During Protests
Capital FM
Traders are counting their losses following massive looting and vandalism during yesterday's anti-Finance Bill protests. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Clears Chinese Firm to Seize Nigerian Properties in London
Premium Times
The properties against which Zhongshan sought charging orders are estimated by the company to be possibly worth between £1.3 and £1.7 million Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Total Debt Stock Down 15% in Dollar Terms - Official
Premium Times
In US dollars, the figure fell from $108.2 in December 2023 to $91.4 in March Read more »