July 09
Namibia: Same-Sex Marriage Not Namibian Law - Namandje
Namibian
Lawyer and Swapo central committee member Sisa Namandje says same-sex marriage is not in accordance with Namibian law and the sodomy challenge should have been dismissed. Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Finalizes Five-Year Food Safety Roadmap for Implementation
ENA
A food safety roadmap, which would be implemented in the next five years, is readied, according to the Ethiopian Food and Drug Authority (EFDA). Read more »
Nigeria: NCAA to Sanction Airlines Who Deceive Passengers With Fake Departure Time Schedule
Leadership
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has warned that it will not hesitate to sanction any airline found to be involved in deceitful departure time scheduling of flights when… Read more »
Malawi: Chakwera Will Win 2025 Elections, Says Prophet Liabunya
Nyasa Times
Austin Liabunya, a renowned Malawian Senior Prophet, has foretold that Malawi Congress Party (MCP) incumbent president and torchbearer for the 2025 general elections, Dr Lazarus… Read more »
Rwanda: Exams' Body Reassures Candidates Ahead of General Elections
New Times
Students of voting age who will do their national examinations during the July 14-16 elections will be facilitated to vote, according to the National Examination and School… Read more »
Rwanda: Lightning Kills Eight, Heavy Rain Destroys 105 Hectares of Tea Plantation
New Times
Lightning killed eight people in Ngororero, Musanze, and Rutsiro districts on Monday, July 8, according to the Ministry in charge of Emergency Management (MINEMA). Read more »
East Africa: Six Key Highlights From EAC Ministerial Talks in Zanzibar
New Times
A three-day retreat of East African Community (EAC) ministers of foreign affairs and in charge of the EAC, which discussed the security crisis in eastern DR Congo, among other… Read more »
Uganda: Katanga Trial - Police Doctor Disowns Own Evidence
Nile Post
NATIONAL | The first prosecution witness who took to the dock to pin Ms Molly Katanga for the alleged murder of her husband Henry Katanga could have wished he stepped up last. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Red Cross to Launch Humanitarian Fund
Nile Post
As part of celebrations to mark 60 years of existence, the Uganda Red Cross Society has announced an aggressive campaign that will climax with the launch of a humanitarian fund to… Read more »
Uganda: Police Investigate Hoima Councilors Over Pocketing Shs100m Emyooga Funds
Nile Post
Police in Hoima have kicked off investigations into allegations of diversion of Emyooga funds amounting to shs100 million by councilors. Read more »
Namibia: Namibia Struggles With Climate Change Effects
Namibian
Climate change is one of the greatest challenges facing the global community. Read more »
Nigeria: How Emefiele Moved Funds From CBN Into Wife's Account - Witness
Daily Trust
An Assistant Manager with Zenith Bank Plc, Mrs Ifeoma Ogbonnaya, has narrated how Mr Godwin Emefiele, the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), moved funds to his… Read more »
Angola: FAO Aims to Strengthen Family Farming in Angola
ANGOP
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO has said it will continue to provide technical support to strengthen and train family farming in Angola, the coordinator… Read more »
Nigeria: Samoa Agreement - Ita Enang Asks National Assembly to Sue Govt
Daily Trust
A former member of the Nigerian Senate, Ita Enang, has urged the National Assembly to file a lawsuit against the federal government over the signing of treaties. Read more »
Nigeria: How Fela Escaped MKO Abiola's Death Trap - Seun Kuti
Daily Trust
Seun, one of the sons of Afrobeat maestro, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, has alleged that Moshood Kashimawo Olawale (MKO) Abiola, set up his father for death. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Sisters Who Drowned At U.S. Beach Laid to Rest
Daily Trust
The funeral service of two Nigerian teenager sisters, Aisha Mohammed, 18, and Zainab Mohammed, 17, who lost their lives while swimming at New York's Coney Island Beach in Brooklyn,… Read more »
Sierra Leone: Deputy Health Minister Advocates for Improved Breastfeeding Support
Concord
At the induction ceremony of the Breastfeeding Advisory and Promotion Committee members, Deputy Minister of Health 2, Dr. Jelikatu Mustapha, emphasized the need to create a… Read more »
Kenya: Kioni Dismisses Proposal for 6-Day Multi-Sectoral National Dialogue
Capital FM
Jubilee Party Secretary General Jeremiah Kioni has dismissed the proposal for a six-day multi-sectoral national dialogue proposed by President William Ruto, stating that it is time… Read more »
Sudan: Crisis in Sudan - AU Mechanism Convenes New Talks
Dabanga
The AU-established coordinating mechanism - the Expanded Mechanism and its Core Group for the Resolution of the Crisis in Sudan, has reportedly begun to send invitations and… Read more »
South Africa: Cosatu Laments the Slow Pace of Transformation in the Workplace [press release]
COSATU
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) laments the shockingly sluggish pace of transformation in the workplace. The recent findings by the Commission of Employment… Read more »
Kenya: 'I Am Not Boarding', Wamalwa Bows Out of Ruto-Raila Dialogue
Capital FM
"I am not boarding," declared Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K) leader Eugene Wamalwa on Tuesday, rejecting participation in the multi-sectoral national dialogue conference… Read more »
Kenya: Karua Dismisses Calls for Proposed Multi-Sectoral National Dialogue
Capital FM
Kenya Party leader Martha Karua has dismissed President William Ruto's and Azimio leader Raila Odinga's proposal for a multi-sectoral national dialogue. Read more »
Ghana: Elections 2024 - I'll Take a Tougher Stance On Corruption - Mahama
Accra Times
Meeting with Journalists in Accra, the NDC flagbearer, John Mahama pledged to tackle corruption without bias and promote accountability in governance if elected, learning from his… Read more »
Nigeria: What Tinubu Said About New Livestock Ministry, Dairy Production, Farmers-Herders Violence (Transcript)
Premium Times
The Nigerian leader said he believes the work of the committee would lead to increased meat and dairy production. Read more »
Egypt: Lift Travel Bans Imposed On Two Human Rights Lawyers
AI London
The Egyptian authorities must immediately lift the travel bans imposed against prominent human rights lawyers Nasser Amin and Hoda Abdelwahab in connection with criminal… Read more »