July 09
South Africa: Western Cape Braces for Storm as Schools Reopen
allAfrica
A storm surge and wind speeds of up to 70km/h are expected to cause significant disruption as thousands of students return to school, according to IOL. Traffic officials are… Read more »
Nigeria: Bill to Create Extra 74 Seats for Women in Parliament Passes Second Reading
Premium Times
The bill, among others, proposes to amend Sections 48 and 49 of the Constitution to provide one special seat reserved exclusively for women in the Senate and House of… Read more »
Namibia: Namibia to Lose U.S.$14,7 Million Over UK's Anti-Trophy Hunting Bill
Namibian
Namibia stands to lose more than N$260 million annually in potential revenue from the hunting industry due to the decision by the United Kingdom's ruling Labour Party to implement… Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Investigate Police Brutality Against Gen-Zs As Cabinet Secretary Denies Abductions
Capital FM
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has denied allegations of abductions by security agents, and assured investigations on any police excesses. Read more »
Ethiopia: U.S. Calls for End to Kidnappings for Ransom in Ethiopia's Oromia and Amhara Regions
Addis Standard
The US Embassy in Addis Abeba has condemned the recent surge in kidnappings for ransom reported in the Oromia and Amhara regions of Ethiopia. "Abductions of civilians and students… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Bushmeat Consumption Comes Under Scrutiny
VOA
In Nigeria, bushmeat is more than just food, it's a culinary tradition and a trade. Despite the risk of zoonotic diseases like Ebola and Lassa fever, 45% of the country consumes… Read more »
South Sudan: South Sudan, the World's Youngest Nation, Is At a Crossroads
UNDP
A holistic approach is required to lay the groundwork for self-sufficiency, peace and sustainable development Read more »
South Africa: Thousands of Homes Flooded As Violent Storm Batters Western Cape
GroundUp
Roads closed, schools and clinics damaged, rivers burst their banks Read more »
Cameroon: Cameroon's Opposition Says Postponing Elections Is President's Ploy to Stay Leader for Life
VOA
Lawmakers with the ruling Cameroon People's Democratic Movement passed a law on Tuesday extending their term of office for one year. Read more »
Africa: The Changing Face of Peacekeeping - What's Gone Wrong With the UN?
The New Humanitarian
'There is a crisis on the demand and supply side of the equation.' Read more »
Ghana: Ghana Is Planning Its First Nuclear Energy Plant - What's Behind the Decision [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Ghana is considering bids from five companies for the construction of what would be its first nuclear power plant. The companies are: France's EDF, US-based NuScale Power and… Read more »
Nigeria: Breaking - Bill to Create Extra 74 Seats for Women in Parliament Passes Second Reading
Premium Times
The bill, among others, proposes to amend Sections 48 and 49 of the Constitution to provide one special seat reserved exclusively for women in the Senate and House of… Read more »
Kenya: Haiti Mission Kenyan Police Commander Otunge Says No Room for Failure
Capital FM
The Kenyan police Commander to Haiti Godfrey Otunge has said there is no room for failure in the mission to restore peace in Haiti. Read more »
Tanzania: Udom Students Develop Rocket Reaching 1000 Metres
Daily News
THE University of Dodoma (UDOM) is making strides in space exploration with the successful development of a student-built rocket. Read more »
South Africa: Spanish Tourist Trampled By Elephant Herd
DW
Authorities said the man disembarked from his car in the Pilanesberg National Park in the North West province. Visitors are warned not to leave their vehicles. Read more »
Morocco: Morocco, Niger to Promote Bilateral Cooperation in Transport, Logistics
MAP
Morocco's Minister of Transport and Logistics Mohamed Abdeljalil, and his Nigerien counterpart Colonel Major Salissou Mahaman Salissou, discussed, here Monday, the means to promote… Read more »
Africa: Why Young Africans Are Endorsing Military Interventions - Ford Foundation President
Premium Times
The President of Found Foundation, Darren Walker, said the majority of young people in Africa endorse military interventions if democratically elected leaders fail to deliver on… Read more »
Liberia: UN Receives Boakai's Letter Requesting Support for War Crimes Court
FrontPageAfrica
President Joseph Boakai has taken the first step in inviting international support for the establishment of Liberia's War and Economic Crimes Courts by sending a letter to… Read more »
Libya: Arbitrary Detentions and Impunity Widespread in Libya, Warns UN's Türk
UN News
The desperate plight of migrants and refugees tortured, trafficked and sold "at scale" in Libya took centre stage at the Human Rights Council in Geneva on Tuesday, where UN rights… Read more »
Ethiopia: Civil Society Demand Action On Gender-Based Violence in Tigray, Blame Govt
Addis Standard
Twenty seven civil society organizations based in the Tigray region are calling for urgent action from regional authorities to address the escalating issue of gender-based violence… Read more »
Liberia: Finance Minister Resigned Over Disagreement With Excavator Deal - Reports
FrontPageAfrica
The departure of Boima Kamara, Liberia's Minister of Finance and Development, appears imminent. As FrontPage Africa delves into the reasons behind Minister Kamara's exit, more… Read more »
Liberia: Another Presidential 'Salary Cut'?
Liberian Observer
The Executive Mansion has announced that President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has announced plans to cut his monthly salary by 40% in a move that fulfills his commitment to fiscal… Read more »
Africa: Rise of Digital Activism in Africa As Smartphone Adoption Surges
Independent (Kampala)
From just making calls, to taking pictures and light browsing, to engaging in e-commerce transactions to, recently, engaging in digital activism, the way Africans are engaging with… Read more »
Kenya: Gen Z Will Run Us Out of Town If We Are Not Careful - Kalonzo
Capital FM
Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has warned President William Ruto to promptly address the concerns raised by youths to avoid being "wiped out." Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Creates New Ministry, Inaugurates Livestock Committee
Daily Trust
President Bola Tinubu has created created the Ministry of Livestock Development. Read more »