August 14
Kenya: Statement From BBC News Regarding BBC Africa Eye Investigations: 'Madams: Exposing Kenya's Child Sex Trade' [press release]
BBC
“BBC Africa Eye’s investigation ‘Madams: Exposing Kenya’s Child Sex Trade’ is an important piece of public interest journalism that documents the… Read more »
Liberia: Citizens' Fury Boils Over As Monrovia Residents Torch Drug Den
FrontPageAfrica
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South Africa: KZN Family Without a Home 3 Years After Devastating Floods
Health-e
Noxolo Mthembu (68) and her family of 12 have been living in a make-shift shack in Inchanga, north of Durban, since they lost their home during the 2022 floods. The family, which… Read more »
Liberia: Saye Town Residents Take Decisive Action Against Drug Abuse.
New Dawn
Residents of Saye Town, Sinkor, took matters into their own hands on Wednesday, August 13, launching a forceful campaign against drug users in their community. Read more »
August 13
Liberia: Pleebo Business Boost - Adolphus Williams Eases Rice Crisis With Subsidized Sales
New Republic
In a time when the rising cost of basic commodities has been tightening its grip on households and small businesses, a local businessman has stepped in to make a difference. Mr.… Read more »
Liberia: Montserrado's District 17 - Liberty Investment Begins 2km Concrete Pavement and Drainage Project in Five Communities
FrontPageAfrica
The Liberty Investment Company Liberia Limited has embarked on the construction of about two kilometers of reinforced concrete pavement and drainage construction in five… Read more »
Liberia: Policy Dialogue Sparks Hope for Monrovia Transformation
New Dawn
- In an effort toward reshaping the future of Liberia's capital, Monrovia, a two-day policy dialogue ends today, under the theme "Improving Monrovia City Administration through… Read more »
Nigeria: How Nigeria Can Urbanise Without Raising the Ranks of Slum Dwellers [analysis]
Daily Trust
As Nigerian cities swell with millions of new residents, the challenge is clear: can the country's urban centres become hubs of opportunities and prosperity, or will they succumb… Read more »
Nigeria: Rivers Coy Builds Mall On Abuja Site
Daily Trust
A Port Harcourt based company, Hyper City Retail Limited is building a shopping mall on an Abuja plot of land meant for a memorial in honour of construction workers and hawkers… Read more »
Nigeria: The Case for a National Housing Revolution
Daily Trust
Over the past decade, the standard of living of the average Nigerian has declined, and the evidence is beyond doubt. A contributing factor is the country's rising population, which… Read more »
Nigeria: How Bandits Ambushed, Killed 10 Security Operatives, 3 Civilians in Zamfara
Daily Trust
Bandits ambushed security operatives in Adabka, a town in the Bukuyum Local Government Area of Zamfara State, killing at least 10 personnel and three civilians. Read more »
August 12
Liberia: Mayor Siafa Calls for Monrovia's Governance.
New Dawn
- In a powerful opening statement at the city dialogue titled "Improving Monrovia City Administration through Effective Leadership, Proper Coordination, and Resource Mobilization,"… Read more »
August 11
Nigeria: How Hot Is Your Home? Nigerian Study Explores Comfort Levels in Buildings [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Global standards for heating comfort are largely based on cooler, northern hemisphere climates. How relevant are these benchmarks in low-cost housing in warmer African regions? Read more »
Nigeria: States Rush to Act Over Flood Warnings as Heavy Rains Forecast
Vanguard
The prediction of another imminent heavy rainfall and accompanying flooding by the federal government yesterday has pushed states into scurrying to put measures in place to avert… Read more »
Nigeria: Displacement of FCT Indigenous People Violates 1999 Constitution - Chriced
Vanguard
The Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education (CHRICED) has accused the government of breaching the 1999 Constitution by displacing some indigenous inhabitants of the… Read more »
Liberia: MOCI Shuts Down Rahul, Caroline Frozen Center
Liberian Observer
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) has shut down two business centers in Ganta, Ruhul Building Material Store and Caroline Frozen Center, citing unfair business practices… Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Is a Land of Law, Not Tribal Lords
Leadership
I read with deep concern the unsigned and shameful document issued in the name of "Yoruba Elders Progressive Council (YEPC)" titled "Our Land, Our Identity: Lagos State Government… Read more »
Rwanda: The Housing Shortage At Gabiro Agribusiness Hub Is an Opportunity, Not a Problem
New Times
The call made last week by Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva, urging the provision of accommodation and transport for thousands of workers at the Gabiro Agribusiness Hub, is a good… Read more »
August 10
Nigeria: FRSC Issues Advisory On Katsina - Batsari Bridge Collapse
Vanguard
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has alerted motorists to the collapse of a bridge along the Katsina-Batsari route. Read more »
Namibia: Mob Roughs Up Goat 'Thieves' At Eenhana
Namibian
Three people at Eenhana were faced with mob justice on Tuesday morning after they were allegedly found in possession of stolen goats. Read more »
Namibia: Grootfontein Residents Unite to Clean Town
Namibian
Residents at Grootfontein recently took it upon themselves to clean their town, which has for years struggled with waste management. Read more »
Ethiopia: Riverside Renewal to Transform Addis Ababa - Premier
Ethiopian Herald
- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) announced the Addis Ababa Riverside Project's significant progress, highlighting its role in environmental protection. Read more »
August 09
Mauritius: Mrs Pyramah Ramiah Honoured As Mauritius' Latest Centenarian
Government of Mauritius
Mauritius celebrated its newest centenarian, Mrs Pyramah Ramiah, on 7 August 2025, during a ceremony organised by the Ministry of Social Integration, Social Security and National… Read more »
August 08
Kenya: August 7th Memorial Park - a Breath of Peace in the Heart of the City [editorial]
Capital FM
It is often said that green spaces in our towns and cities not only provide people with a place to relax and unwind, but also play a vital role in climate mitigation by reducing… Read more »
August 07
Ethiopia: Timely Step to Fit Addis Ababa As Its Name Bespeaks
Ethiopian Herald
Capital cities such as Addis Ababa have been recording remarkable progress amid a number of challenges coupled with alarming urban population growth and high cost of living. So as… Read more »
