July 19
Nigeria: How I Escaped From Kidnappers' Den - Student
Daily Trust
Bisola Olisa (32), a female undergraduate in one of the institutions in Ondo State, has narrated how she escaped from a kidnappers' den in the state. Read more »
Uganda: Ultimate Guide to Uganda's Olympic Team in Paris
Observer
Uganda has competed at the Olympics since 1956, only boycotting in 1976. During that time, Uganda has won 11 medals; four gold, four silver and three bronze. Read more »
Kenya: New Faces in Cabinet - Mlongo Barasa (Moh), Andrew Mwihia (Agriculture), Eric Muriithi (Water)
Capital FM
President William Ruto has nominated new faces in his 11-member partial cabinet with Mlongo Barasa being assigned to the Health docket. Read more »
Kenya: Anglican Archbishop of Kenya, Shares a Message to the Nation Following Recent Gen-Z Unrest and Calls for Peace, Unity and Prayer
ACNS
The Most Revd Dr Jackson Ole Sapit, Archbishop of the Anglican Church of Kenya has shared a message to the nation following recent Gen-Z unrest and called for peace, unity and… Read more »
Malawi: Chakwera Gives Hope to Eastern Region Vendors
Nyasa Times
It was all smile on Thursday when Malawi President Dr Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera met vendors from the Eastern region. Read more »
Rwanda: Striker Abeddy Biramahire Signs for New Mozambican Club
New Times
Rwandan striker Abeddy Biramahire has sealed a two-year deal with Mozambican top division side Clube Ferroviário de Nampula, switching from UD Songo, a club in the same… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwandan Envoy Presents Credentials to UN Industrial Development Agency Boss
New Times
Rwanda's ambassador to Switzerland James Ngango on Thursday, July 18, presented his letters of credence to the Director General of the United Nations Industrial Development… Read more »
Malawi: Disabilities Council Satisfied With Progress On the New National Disability Policy Review
Nyasa Times
Malawi Council for Disability Affairs (MACODA) Director General George Chiusiwa has expressed satisfaction over the progress so far made in the review of National Disability… Read more »
Africa: Early Voting in South Africa's 2024 Elections - Any Lessons for Nigeria? [opinion]
Premium Times
Over the years, certain categories of persons, such as security personnel, electoral officials, ad-hoc electoral officials, accredited domestic election observers, and other key… Read more »
Kenya: Uncertainty Over Exam Invigilation, School Capitation Following Budget Cuts
Capital FM
National examination invigilation exercise for thousands of learners is in limbo after the National Treasury reduced the 5 Billion budget allocated for the 2024 school examinations… Read more »
Africa: Govt Lists Africa Uncensored, TI Among Ford Grantees Fueling Protests
Capital FM
Kenya's Foreign Office has listed sixteen Ford Foundation grantees it accuses of scheming to topple the government days after President William Ruto alleged foreign support for… Read more »
Egypt: Egypt Condemns Israeli Minister Storming Into Al-Aqsa, Knesset Rejection of Palestinian State
Egypt Online
Egypt condemned Thursday 18/7/2024 the storming of Al-Aqsa by an Israeli minister, in tandem with the Israeli Knesset passing a resolution rejecting the establishment of a… Read more »
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Unveils GNU Priorities in Opening of Parliament Address [document]
Parliament of South Africa
President Cyril Ramaphosa unveiled the key priorities of the Government of National Unity (GNU) in his Opening of Parliament Address at the Cape Town City Hall yesterday. These… Read more »
Namibia: Namibia Refuses to Extend Visa for Ugandan Monarch
Namibian
The Namibian government has refused a request to extend the visa for a Ugandan king who has been getting medical treatment in the country since April. Read more »
Nigeria: Admission - Seven Nigerian Institutions Win N750 Million JAMB Prize for Compliance
Premium Times
JAMB's Director of Admissions, Mohammed Babaji, noted that the board has recorded significant improvement in compliance since it started incentivising compliance with the annual… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan, Haitian Police Recapture Key Port-AU-Prince Port - Mission Commander
Capital FM
Kenyan and Haitian police officers have successfully recaptured a key Port-au-Prince port after a fierce gun battle with gang members who had occupied the strategic seaport since… Read more »
South Africa: Gugulethu Volunteers Clean Up Dump Sites On Mandela Day
GroundUp
"Now that the area has been cleaned we are grateful. We will look after it and prevent illegal dumping." Read more »
Uganda: Museveni, Israel Businessmen Discuss Using AI to Fight Malaria in Uganda
Nile Post
President Museveni has held discussions with a delegation of Israel businessmen led by Israel Green and Koby Shushan. Read more »
Uganda: Kato Lubwama's Family Demand Shs300m From Lil Pazo Over 'Stolen' Irena Song
Nile Post
The family of the late Kato Lubwama has issued a copyright infringement notice against Yasin Mukasa, alias Lil Pazo, over his latest song "Irena Wee". Read more »
Liberia: Minister Nyumlin Undermining Lla's Efforts in the Land Sector?
Liberian Observer
Reports reaching the Daily Observer Newspaper indicate that Minister of Internal Affairs, Francis Nyumlin, is doing all in his power to thwart the efforts of the Liberia Land… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Requests Sh100mn for Uhc Public Sensitization After Suspension
Capital FM
The State Department of Medical Services is requesting at least a Sh100 million allocation by the National Assembly for sensitization and public participation on the Social Health… Read more »
Kenya: Police Commission Shortlists 8 for Dig, Slots Interviews On Monday
Capital FM
The National Police Service Commission (NPSC) has shortlisted eight police bosses including the acting Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Kenya Police Eliud Lagat for the position… Read more »
Africa: Addis Ready to Host Preparatory Conference of 4th Int'l Conference On Financing for Development
ENA
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs disclosed that preparations are underway to host a preparatory conference for the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD)… Read more »
Ethiopia: FM Taye Participates 5th Ordinary Session of AU Executive Council in Accra
ENA
A delegation led by Ambassador Taye Astke-Selassie, Foreign Minister of Ethiopia, is participating in the 45th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Union, which… Read more »
Ethiopia: PM Abiy Calls All to Continue Being Part of Green Legacy Initiative
ENA
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed called upon all to continue being a part of this year's Green Legacy Initiative. Read more »