July 05
Liberia: Shed, Rural Human Rights Activist Program, With EU Support, Launch Phase Two of Strengthening Democracy & Respect for Prisoners' Human Rights
FrontPageAfrica
A non-governmental organization, Serving Humanity for Empowerment and Development (SHED) and Development and Rural Human Rights Activist Program (RHAP) with Support from the… Read more »
Ghana: Young Rob, Cocodrops Sieze the Summer With New Single 'Show Me'
Accra Times
Young Rob's seductive quest soon breaks away from the fires of desire to the thrill of discovery, thanks to Belgian-Zambian artist CocoDrops. Read more »
Ghana: Forgotten Heritage - the Decline of Fredericksgave Plantation Museum [opinion]
Accra Times
Established by the Danes in 1826, this site was intended to be a beacon of cultural and historical education. Today, it tells a different story -- one of neglect, mismanagement,… Read more »
Zimbabwe/Cameroon: Warriors Drawn Against Cameroon in 2025 Afcon Qualifiers
New Zimbabwe
ZIMBABWE was drawn in Group J of the 2025 AFCON Qualifiers, together with Namibia, Kenya and Cameroon. Read more »
Africa: Historic Moment As Nigeria Wins Bid to Host Africa's $5bn Energy Bank, Beats Ghana, S'africa, Cote d'Ivoire
This Day
* Industry operators laud continent's first oil financial institution Read more »
Nigeria: Paris 2024 - Super Falcons Midfielder Ruled Out Due to Injury
Premium Times
Midfielder Halimat Ayinde, a vital member of the team, will miss the tournament after sustaining a knee injury Read more »
July 04
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Clarifies Samoa Agreement, Says Not Related to Same-Sex Marriage
Premium Times
Mr Mohammed said Nigeria has "an existing legislation against same-sex relationships." Read more »
Ghana: Ghana's Anti-Gay Bill - How Will It Impact LGBTQ Community?
DW
Ghana's Supreme Court will deliver a verdict on July 17 on the anti-LGBTQ bill passed this year to criminalize homosexuality. Two suits filed at the top court are asking for the… Read more »
Nigeria: Cholera and Climate Change in Nigeria - an Old Enemy in a Modern World
Nigeria Health Watch
For decades, Nigeria has struggled with recurring cholera outbreaks. More recently, climate change has exacerbated these outbreaks. This intersection is most pronounced in… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Migration Policy - Lots of Laws but No Coherence and Poor Implementation [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Nigeria's migration policies are extensive on paper. Designed to address both emigration and immigration, they reflect the country's role as a migration hub in west Africa. Read more »
Ghana: Chief Justice's New Recommendations for Supreme Court Appointment Raises Concerns Over Process
Accra Times
The Chief Justice is being accused of unconstitutional conduct Read more »
Nigeria: Gunmen Kidnap Bus Passengers in Kogi
Premium Times
The passengers were on their way to Abuja when gunmen attacked and kidnapped them around Okene in Kogi State. Read more »
Ghana: Trade and Industry Minister Finds Himself in a Fix Over the 'Cement Pricing'
Accra Times
Trade Minister K.T. Hammond finds himself in a fix as Speaker advises him to withdraw 'cement pricing' LI Read more »
Liberia: Education Minister Takes Actions Against Administrators Charging Extra Fees Vows to Strengthen School Monitoring
FrontPageAfrica
Liberia's Education Minister Dr. Jarso Jallah has admitted to a criminal syndicate in various public schools across the country involving Administrators charging exorbitant extra… Read more »
Nigeria: Kwara, Niger Governors Laud Tinubu On Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway Project [press release]
Premium Times
188 kilometres of the Sokoto-Badagry highway cut through different Kwara communities, while 125 kilometres are on Niger land Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Unveils New Rate in Mining Sector
Premium Times
Mr Alake explained that the review underscores the federal government's commitment to increasing revenue from solid minerals Read more »
Nigeria: From Zero to Hero - Navigating Nigeria's Entertainment Industry [opinion]
Premium Times
Take that leap of faith, turn your dreams into reality, and become part of the vibrant community of entrepreneurs driving change in Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: We Were Forced to Swear Oath of Secrecy Over Boko Haram Terrorists - Ex-Govt Official
Premium Times
The former official explained why Boko Haram insurgency thrives in Nigeria's North-east. Read more »
Africa: Cote d'Ivoire Launched the Pilot Phase of the AU Project for Inclusion of Acdeg in School Curricula for West Africa
African Union
The Pilot Phase of the African Union Project for inclusion of the African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance (ACDEG) in school curricula for West African region has… Read more »
Liberia: 'Attempts to Remove Speaker Koffa Will Be Resisted'
New Republic
Lawmakers allied to the ruling Unity Party bent on pursuing the dethronement of House Speaker, Cllr. Fonati Koffa, of the opposition Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) have been… Read more »
Nigeria: Bayero's Legal Team Withdraws From Emirate Tussle Case
Leadership
The legal team representing the 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, has withdrawn their services from the ongoing legal dispute at the State High Court concerning the Kano… Read more »
Nigeria: Federal Govt Increases Royalties, Fees for Mining Operations
Leadership
The Federal Government has increased royalties, various fees and levies paid by those operating in the country's minerals and mining industry. Read more »
Nigeria: Samoa Deal - Tinubu's Media Aide Tackles Ex-Employers Over Report On LGBT-Linked $150bn Aid for Nigeria
Leadership
One of the media aides in the Presidency, Abdulaziz Abdulaziz, has rubbished a news report, titled 'LGBT: Nigeria signs $150 billion Samoa deal', suggesting that President Bola… Read more »
Nigeria: Federal Govt Commits to Ending Open Defecation in 2025
Leadership
Wary of the rapid spread of Cholera across the country, causing high morbidity and mortality in its trail, the Federal Government has commenced measures to combat the epidemic by… Read more »
Nigeria: Our Law On Same Sex Marriage Supersedes Samoa Agreement - Govt
Daily Trust
The Federal Government has confirmed signing Samoa agreement, saying the law on same sex marriage supersedes the agreement. Read more »