June 28
Liberia: Uncertainty Hangs Over Liberia Women's Amputee Team World Cup Participation
FrontPageAfrica
FrontPageAfrica has learned that the Liberia Female Amputee National Team's participation in the World Cup is uncertain due to financial constraints. Read more »
Nigeria: Appraising Hon. Leke Abejide and His Legislative Usefulness
Vanguard
In the complex and dynamic landscape of Nigerian politics, few individuals have made a profound impact and exhibited transformative leadership like Hon. Leke Abejide, the… Read more »
Nigeria: Just in - JAMB Releases 2024 Supplementary Utme Results
Vanguard
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has announced the release of results of candidates who participated in the supplementary Unified Tertiary Matriculation… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's 4x400m Relay Team Fails to Qualify for Olympics
Daily Trust
The Nigerian women's 4x400m relay team will not be participating at the Paris Olympic Games despite winning the gold medal at the 2024 African Athletics Championships in Douala. Read more »
June 27
Sierra Leone: Sierra Leone Bans Child Marriage
allAfrica
Sierra Leone's lawmakers have adopted the Prohibition of Child Marriage Bill 2024 to ban child marriage in the country. Hundreds of thousands of children, the vast majority of whom… Read more »
Mali: Malian Journalist Yeri Bocoum Missing After Covering Banned Protest
CPJ
Malian authorities should urgently investigate the disappearance of journalist Yeri Bocoum and account for his whereabouts, the Committee to Protect Journalists said Thursday. Read more »
Nigeria: After Residents' Protest, Distribution Firm Moves to End 10-Year Power Outage in Ibadan Communities
Premium Times
"As a customer-centric company, we have held over 10 meetings with the community leaders to explain the situation and how we intend to improve service delivery," an IBEDC official… Read more »
Nigeria: Reps Grant Tinubu's Request to Extend 2023 Budget, Supplementary Appropriation Act
Premium Times
The lawmakers approved President Tinubu's request after a 30-minute closed-door session that followed the rowdy plenary session earlier in the day. Read more »
Liberia: 'Christians Enjoy Preferential Treatment,' U.S. Report Says
Liberian Observer
The U.S. Department of State report on religious freedom sheds light on religious biases against Muslims, others. Read more »
West Africa: Sahel - Navigating Germany's Development Cooperation
DW
Faced with military-led governments across Africa's Sahel region, grassroots organizations and their German partners are seeking fresh foundations for their continued cooperation. Read more »
Nigeria: Exclusive - Nasu, SSANU Hold Meetings Over Withheld Salaries As Calls for Strike Intensify
Premium Times
SSANU and NASU members said the government has opted to dare the consequences "of its preferential treatment of one union over the others," especially considering Wednesday's… Read more »
Nigeria: Abuja Estate Residents Live in Fear Over Frequent Attacks By Kidnappers
Premium Times
Kidnappers have raided Leisure Court Estate, Sabon Lugbe, Abuja, several times this year Read more »
Nigeria: Rowdy Session in Reps Over Tinubu's Request to Extend 2023 Budget, Supplementary Act
Premium Times
The opposition to the president's request forced the lawmakers into an executive session amid loud booing from members of the opposition parties. Read more »
Ghana: Ghana Ranks Ninth On Top 10 Tourist Destinations in Africa
Accra Times
In Africa, South Africa takes the number one spot as the preferred destination by tourists, followed by Mauritius, Botswana, and Kenya Read more »
Nigeria: Reactions As Fire Guts Section of Dangote Refinery
Daily Trust
Reactions yesterday trailed the minor fire outbreak at a section of Dangote refinery with some groups warning against sabotage against the refinery. Read more »
Nigeria: Microsoft Not Leaving Nigeria - CEO
Daily Trust
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Microsoft Nigeria plc, Mrs. Ola William has debunked the rumour making the rounds that Microsoft was winding up to leave… Read more »
Nigeria: Conte Accepts Osimhen's Quit Notice From Napoli
This Day
New Napoli Coach, Antonio Conte, has confirmed that he has accepted that Victor Osimhen will quit the Serie A club this summer. Read more »
Nigeria: AFD Puts Investment in Nigeria At 4.1bn Euros in 15 Years
This Day
Agence Française de Développement (AFD) Group, a public financial institution that implements the policy defined by the French Government, has stated that it has… Read more »
West Africa: Nigeria Borrowed N7.71 Tr in Q1 2024 - Dmo
Daily Trust
The Debt Management Office (DMO) yesterday clarified that Nigeria's fresh borrowing was N7.71 trillion in the first quarter of 2024. Read more »
Nigeria: Niger Mining Pit Collapse - Over 30 Still Trapped, 3 Weeks After
Daily Trust
4 mutilated bodies recovered in 2 days Operation done manually - Victims' families Read more »
Angola: Angolan President Meets With Côte d'Ivoire Counterpart
ANGOP
Angolan president João Lourenço on Thursday met with his counterpart from Côte d'Ivoire, Alassane Ouattara, in Abidjan, to discuss ways to boost bilateral… Read more »
Ghana: IMF Executive Board Meets On Ghana Today June 28 With a High Expectation of a Positive Outcome
Accra Times
The Executive Board of the IMF meets today June 28 to consider Ghana's second review with expectations of a positive outcome Read more »
Liberia: Winning-Way Deaf School Faces Financial Crisis
New Republic
The Winning-Way School for the Deaf, a leading institution enabling hearing-impaired students to thrive academically, is in dire need of financial support to sustain its… Read more »
Nigeria: How to Sustain Nigeria's Democracy - Abdulsalami Abubakar
Premium Times
Mr Abdulsalami said democracy requires constant nurturing and vigilance. Read more »
Nigeria: Ajunwa, Chinese Consulate Call for Increased Global Efforts Against Illicit Drugs
Premium Times
Ajunwa-Oparah expressed concern about the growing threat of dangerous drugs, particularly among young people. Read more »