June 26
Rwanda: Increase Tax On Alcohol, Invest in Rehab Programmes to End Drug Abuse - Experts
New Times
To do away with the problem of alcoholism in the country, experts are of the view that the government should - among other possible measures - increase taxes on substances like… Read more »
Nigeria: N432bn Probe Report - El-Rufai Drags Kaduna Assembly to Court
Vanguard
Former Governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasiru Ahmad El-Rufai, on Wednesday, dragged the Kaduna State House of Assembly to court over his indictment by the House Committee in its… Read more »
Ethiopia: Commentary - Oromo Political Struggle Over Last Half a Century: Inquiry On Achievements, Challenges and the Imperative for Pragmatic Imaginations
Addis Standard
After the politico-military development that historian Teshale Tibebu termed "The Making of Modern Ethiopia", as led by emperor Menelik's imperial march to the south was completed,… Read more »
Nigeria: Rivers Govt Speaks On Whereabouts of Victim of Tuesday's Explosion
Premium Times
The political crisis rocking the oil-rich state turned violent last week, resulting in the death of two persons, including a police officer. Read more »
Nigeria: CSOs, Tech Advocates Discuss Roles of Data, Digital Tools in African Elections
Premium Times
Organisers say applying technology and a data-driven decision-making process will enhance the credibility of elections in African countries. Read more »
Zambia: UNHCR Operations Chief Observes Refugee Day and Kicks Off Inclusive Development and Solutions Dialogue
UNHCR
Mr Raouf Mazou, the Assistant High Commissioner for Operations at UNHCR, has commended Zambia for its steadfast commitment to a progressive model for refugee protection and… Read more »
Kenya: Attack On Public Institutions Shall Not Be Condoned, Embrace Dialogue - Wetangula
Capital FM
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has emphasized on the need of all Kenyans to exercise tolerance and restraint following the invasion of Parliament by demonstrators that… Read more »
Kenya: Grandmullah Urges President Ruto Not to Assent to Finance Bill, Listen to Kenyans
Capital FM
Lawyer Ahmednasir Abdullahi has urged President William Ruto not to assent to the controversial Finance Bill 2024 passed by the National Assembly on Tuesday amid nationwide… Read more »
South Africa: From Union Leader to MEC - Free State's New Health MEC Monyatso Mahlatsi Makes Big Promises
spotlight
A trade unionist who spent years fighting for the rights of workers, the Free State's new health MEC Monyatso Mahlatsi now finds himself on the other side of the table where he… Read more »
Nigeria: Kanu Appeals Justice Nyako's Ruling Against His Objection to Court's Jurisdiction
Vanguard
Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has appealed the June 19 ruling of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja and presided over by Justice Binta… Read more »
Nigeria: Group Writes Tinubu, Drums Support for Halimat Adenike As Humanitarian Minister
Vanguard
The Unified Nigerian Youth Forum, a pressure group, has asked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to appoint Hajiya Halimat Adenike as Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty… Read more »
Namibia: Man Accused of Incest Takes Own Life
Namibian
A man (39) from at Sikali village in the Kavango West region allegedly took his own life by drinking car battery acid, after he was called in by a village headman and elders of the… Read more »
Namibia: Share Million-Dollar Tenders Among SMEs - Katjimune
Namibian
Lawmaker Maximalliant Katjimune wants the parliament to reconsider the procurement awarding system to share million-dollar tenders among more than one small or medium enterprise… Read more »
Ghana: Election 2024 - We May Not Contest Presidential Election - CPP
Accra Times
Mr. Sarpong-Soprano noted that the party's organizational efforts have been severely impeded by the multiple court cases. Read more »
Nigeria: Abia Government Restricts Operational Hour of Tricycles, Motorcycles
Premium Times
A government official disclosed this on Tuesday. Read more »
Nigeria: Bayelsa to Float State-Owned Airline Operator
Vanguard
The newly appointed Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer ,CEO, of Bayelsa International Airport, AVM Nelson Calmday, retd, has disclosed that plans are underway by the… Read more »
Nigeria: We'll Pay Salary Arrears in Tranches - Abia Govt
Vanguard
The Abia government has said it would pay salary arrears owed workers in the state civil service in tranches. Read more »
Nigeria: Abia Govt. Outlines Plan to Pay Workers' Salary Arrears
Premium Times
The Abia State Government expressed the determination of the present administration to completely change the narrative of owing workers' salaries because "a worker deserves his… Read more »
Nigeria: Minimum Wage - NLC, TUC Meet Today
Premium Times
The labour unions will discuss FEC's decision to step down the memo on the new minimum wage at its meeting on Tuesday. Read more »
Nigeria: Investors Lose N49 Billion At Nigerian Stock Market Tuesday
Premium Times
The All-Share Index also dropped 0.09 per cent or 87 points to close at 99,217.60, compared to 99,304.12 recorded on Monday. Read more »
Uganda: Lions Club Commended for Its Social Contributions
Nile Post
The Deputy Inspector General of Government (IGG), Dr. Patricia Achan Okiria, has lauded corporate social organizations for their impactful contributions towards societal welfare,… Read more »
Liberia: NPA Contributes U.S.$ 2 Million to Revenue
New Dawn
The National Port Authority (NPA) on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, presented the Government of Liberia with a symbolic US$2 million cheque to contribute to national revenue. Read more »
Kenya: Several Shot, Protesters Storm Kenya's Parliament After Lawmakers Approve Tax Hikes
VOA
Several people were shot outside Kenya's parliament on Tuesday as police clashed with protesters who stormed the complex after lawmakers passed highly controversial tax increases. Read more »
Morocco: OIC Ombudsman Association Praises HM the King's Humanitarian Position for Gaza
MAP
The Association of Ombudsmen and Mediators of the OIC Member States praised, on Tuesday in Marrakech, the humanitarian position of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, Chairman of the… Read more »
Morocco: Morocco's Health Minister Holds Talks With Palestinian Delegation On Strengthening Health Cooperation
MAP
Minister of Health and Social Protection, Khalid Aït Taleb, held talks, here Tuesday, with a Palestinian delegation on ways of strengthening bilateral cooperation in the… Read more »