May 21
South Africa: Political Turmoil, Criticism Grip South African Parties Ahead of Elections
allAfrica
From contentious campaign ads to allegations of threats and external influences, the nation's political arena is experiencing a turbulent period ahead of the upcoming elections. Read more »
South Africa: Man Dies in Shoprite Cold Storage After Theft Allegation - South African News Briefs - May 21, 2024
allAfrica
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Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa Reshuffles Zanu-PF Politburo, Demotes Bimha
New Zimbabwe
ZANU PF national political commissar Mike Bimha has been demoted by President Emmerson Mnangagwa in a reshuffle of the ruling party's politburo. Read more »
Nigeria: Biafra Leader Loses Bid for Fresh Bail, House Arrest
Leadership
Justice Binta Murtala-Nyako of the Federal High Court, Abuja has dismissed the request by the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, for the… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Economy Poised for 7.9 Percent Growth in Current Fiscal Year, Reports Minister Fitsum Assefa
Addis Standard
Ethiopia's economy is on track for robust 7.9% growth in the current fiscal year, according to Minister of Planning and Development Fitsum Assefa. Read more »
Liberia: Liberian Government Approves Rice Price Increase Amid Importers' Pressures, Pledges Focus On Local Production
FrontPageAfrica
The Government of Liberia (GOL), through the Minister of Commerce and Industry Amin Modad, has announced that it has agreed to a request from importers to increase the price of a… Read more »
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Djibouti: Memorandums Of Understanding Between The World Bank And The Forum Of African State Inspectors General
InfoWire
The State Inspector General of the Republic of Djibouti and Executive Secretary of the Forum des Inspections Générales d'État (FIGE), Mr HASSAN ISSA SULTAN… Read more »
Gambia: Mixed Reactions to Swiss Conviction of Former Gambian Enforcer As Sexual Violence Charges Dismissed
FrontPageAfrica
Victims have expressed joy and frustration at the guilty verdict handed to Ousman Sonko, Gambia's former interior minister, in his trial for crimes against humanity committed under… Read more »
Africa: There Is an Alternative to Costly, Carbon-Emitting Chemical Fertilisers [analysis]
African Arguments
Africa's soils are not merely depleted but in crisis, and decades of reliance on chemical fertilisers and pesticides have exacerbated the problem. Read more »
Africa: President Ruto Roots for Local Manufacturing of Vaccines in Africa
Capital FM
President William Ruto is rooting for the local manufacturing of vaccines in Africa. Read more »
Nigeria: Troops Kill 7 Terrorists, Recover Weapons, Motorcycles in Kaduna
Leadership
Troops of 1 Division of Nigerian Army deployed at a blocking position at Udawa, Kaduna, neutralised seven terrorists while carrying out a fighting patrol along Udawa - Kurebe Road… Read more »
Nigeria: Residents Flee As Bandits Raid Communities in Niger
Daily Trust
Dozens of residents in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State were forced to flee their homes on Sunday night following a series of attacks by bandits. Read more »
Liberia: LNBA Hails Boakai's War Crimes Court Executive Order
New Dawn
The Liberia National Bar Association (LNBA) has characterized President Joseph Nyumah Boakai's Executive Order #131, establishing the office of a War Crimes Court in Liberia, as a… Read more »
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Kenya: Susan Gichobi's Triumph Through Adversity with Ajira Digital
Mastercard Foundation
Program: Ajira Digital Program Location: Kirinyaga, Kenya Read more »
Africa: Where Do Africa's Lusophone Nations Stand On Russia?
DW
Russia has beefed up efforts to build stronger relations with Portuguese-speaking African nations, positioning itself as a military power without a colonial past. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Police Intensify Probe Into Rwandan Businessman's Murder
The Herald
POLICE have intensified investigations into a case in which a Rwandan businessman was shot and killed last Friday night by four robbery suspects at his home in Mainway Meadows,… Read more »
South Africa: SANEF Urges MK Party Leadership to Address Journalist Mistreatment at Their Rally [press release]
SANEF
“I was pushed aside by a man who touched my breasts as he aggressively wanted to make way for the arrival of Jacob Zuma”. Read more »
Ethiopia: The Interview - Tirusew Asefa (Phd) - Addressing Addis Abeba's Water Woes Requires 'Investments in Surface Water As Groundwater Reliance Is Impractical' [interview]
Addis Standard
Tirusew Asefa (PhD) is one of the few Ethiopian scholars recognized globally in the field of water resource management. With a master's degree in surface and groundwater studies… Read more »
Liberia: Audit Reveals Unapproved Disbursements By Central Bank of Liberia for 2019 Independence Day Celebrations
FrontPageAfrica
In 2019, around the July 26 Independence Celebration, the Central Bank of Liberia made several disbursements totaling US$730,000 to the Liberia National Police, the National… Read more »
Liberia: Finance Ministry Debunks Claims of Corruption in Budget Management System Contract [press release]
FrontPageAfrica
The Ministry of Finance and Development Planning officially rejects reports by Spoon FM that the contractual agreement between the Ministry and RoviaGate Technology, LLC,… Read more »
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Kenya: Makka: A Women's Champion Igniting Empowerment in Tawfiq
Mastercard Foundation
Program: Jasiri Fund Location: Garsen, Kenya Read more »
Uganda: Makerere Investigate Parody of Speaker in Law Exam
Nile Post
Makerere University has instituted an investigation into the conduct of School of Law second semester examinations that parodied the Speaker of Parliament. Read more »
Uganda: Another Feud Hits NUP Leadership
Nile Post
Another feud is brewing in the opposition National Unity Platform, this time in Busoga region ahead of party president, Robert Kyagulanyi's visit on Wednesday. Read more »
Malawi: Paramount Holdings Awarded As Malawi's Most Reliable Construction Company
Nyasa Times
The country's leading National Product Magazine (NPM) has awarded Paramount Holding Limited (PHL) as most reliable construction company in Malawi due to its work efficiency. Read more »
Nigeria: Army Hands Over 350 Rescued Persons in Sambisa Forest to Borno Govt
Vanguard
The military has handed over 350 people rescued in Sambisa forest to the Borno Government for rehabilitation and reintegration. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda to Host African Liberation Day Celebrations
Nile Post
Under the theme "Guaranteeing a safe environment for a digital Pan African Education System: creating a Centre of Gravity for the United African States (USA)," Uganda is gearing up… Read more »
South Africa: Let's Be Pragmatic - the NHI Has Constructive and Contentious Aspects
spotlight
President Cyril Ramaphosa recently signed the NHI Bill into law. The question is whether this will bring South Africa closer towards Universal Health Coverage. Professor Susan… Read more »
Namibia: Namibia Loses More Than N$5b Through Natural Resources
Namibian
Namibia lost over N$5 billion in recent years to illicit financial flows due to the exploitation of its natural resources, Namibia Revenue Agency (Namra) commissioner Sam Shivute… Read more »