June 25
Sudan: Sudan Communist Party Condemns 'Arbitrary Detention' of Member By Military Intelligence
Dabanga
Military Intelligence continues to detain Amal El Zein, a member of the Central Committee of the Sudanese Communist Party, for the third consecutive day without providing any… Read more »
Nigeria: #chivido2024 - Davido Sheds Tears As Chioma's Father Blesses Union
Leadership
Award-winning musician, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, was visibly emotional as his father-in-law prayed for him and his wife, Chioma Rowland, during their wedding… Read more »
Nigeria: Federal Govt Okays $1.442bn, N1.9bn for NDLEA to Buy Arms, CNG Vehicles
Leadership
In a significant move to bolster the fight against drug trafficking and abuse in the country, the Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved $1.442 billion and about N2billion… Read more »
Nigeria: Afenifere Asks Ondo Govt to Take Over Heritage Bank
Leadership
The pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, on Tuesday, asked the Ondo State government to urgently liaise with the Federal Government to take necessary action towards… Read more »
Nigeria: Davido to Chioma's Parents - Your Daughter Will Be Protected, Respected
Daily Trust
Music star, David Adeleke, better known as Davido, has assured his wife's parents that she will always be protected and respected. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Bans Plastic Bottles, Styrofoam Packs Across MDAs
Daily Trust
The Federal Government has banned the use of single-use plastics across all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). Read more »
Nigeria: Social Media Agog As Davido Gifts Chioma Car
Daily Trust
Davido, Chioma's fairytale wedding takes over social media Read more »
Nigeria: Obasanjo, Ooni, Sanwo-Olu, Obaseki, Others Grace Davido's Wedding
Daily Trust
Ex-President, Olusegun Obasanjo; the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II; Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State; Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State, were among the… Read more »
Rwanda: Continue Trusting Us, Kagame Tells Kigali Electorate
New Times
Rwandans have been an army of lions led by a lion throughout the nation's development journey, Paul Kagame, the Chairman and flagbearer of RPF-Inkotanyi and allied parties in the… Read more »
Tanzania: Air France to Replace Dar With Kilimanjaro Mid-November
Daily News
AIR France has rescheduled its flight to Tanzania beginning mid-November by replacing Dar es Salaam stop with Kilimanjaro. Read more »
Kenya: Cyber-Attacks in Kenya Drop to 971.4 Million in March From 1.29 Billion Last December
Capital FM
Kenya's total cyber-attacks have decreased to 971.4 million in the three months leading up to March 2024, down from 1.29 billion in the previous quarter, according to a new… Read more »
Kenya: Kisumu Anti-Finance Bill Protestors Carry Coffins Through the Streets Castigating President Ruto
Capital FM
Hundreds of protesters in Kisumu walked through the streets carrying mock coffins castigating President William Ruto's regime. Read more »
Kenya: City Hall to Complete Kihumbuini Stadium Construction in 18 Months
Capital FM
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has assured residents of Westlands that the construction of Kihumbuini Stadium will be completed within 18 months. Read more »
Kenya: Safaricom Says It Doesn't Share Customer Data With Govt Agencies Keen On Rooting Out Dissent
Capital FM
Mobile Service provider Safaricom has refuted claims that it is working with the government to crack down on dissenting voices. Read more »
Kenya: Win for President Ruto As Finance Bill Sails Through National Assembly Amid Protests
Capital FM
President William Ruto has finally had his says after the Finance Bill 2024 sailed through the National Assembly after 195 Members of Parliament voted in its support. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto to Address Nation Amid Violent Finance Bill Protests That Left At Least 4 Dead
Capital FM
Kenya's President William Ruto is set to address a press conference from State House on Tuesday night after day-long chaos sparked by the Finance Bill. Read more »
Kenya: Nakuru Woman Turns Up for Anti-Finance Bill Protests With Her Two Kids
Capital FM
A Nakuru woman has shown up in the streets with her children in solidarity with the demonstrators largely led by Generation-z. Read more »
Kenya: SMS Traffic Drops As Schools Reopen, Reports Communication Authority of Kenya
Capital FM
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has reported a decline in Short Message Service (SMS) traffic, coinciding with the reopening of schools. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's EACC Detains Tanathi CEO Over Sh292.7 Million Procurement Fraud Allegations
Capital FM
Fredrick Mwamati, CEO of Tanathi Water Works Development Agency (TAWWDA), has been detained by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) on allegations of involvement in a… Read more »
Kenya: Azimio Senators Condemn Excessive Police Force During Anti-Finance Bill Demos, Demand Release of Those Arrested
Capital FM
Azimio La Umoja, has condemned the excessive use of police force against the Finance Bill 2024, insisting it's against the law. Read more »
Kenya: Protestors Set City Hall Ablaze Amid Anti-Finance Bill Chaos
Capital FM
NAIROBI, Kenya, June 25 - Protestors have set City Hall, home to the Nairobi City County offices, ablaze amid escalating Anti-Finance Bill demonstrations across the country. Read more »
Kenya: Section of Kenyan Parliament On Fire As Protesters Shot
Capital FM
A section of Parliament was set ablaze on Tuesday after protesters gained entry, forcing police to open fire and killing at least four demonstrators. Read more »
Kenya: Obama's Sister, Auma, Among Thousands Tear-Gassed By Police in Nairobi During Anti-Finance Bill Protests
Capital FM
Auma Obama, sister of former US President Barack Obama, was among demonstrators tear-gassed by police during widespread protests in Nairobi on Tuesday. Read more »
Kenya: Several Demonstrators Shot As Many Storm Parliament Following Finance Bill Approval
Capital FM
NAIROBI, Kenya, June 25 - Violent clashes erupted on Tuesday after protesters stormed Parliament in response to the approval of the controversial Finance Bill 2024, resulting in… Read more »
Kenya: LSK Condemns Escalating Police Brutality and Abductions in Kenya As Protesters Shot
Capital FM
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has strongly denounced a wave of extrajudicial killings, police abductions, and torture, expressing grave concern over the escalating incidents. Read more »