May 20
South Africa: Constitutional Court Bars Jacob Zuma from Running in Elections
allAfrica
The Constitutional Court has delivered a major blow to former president Jacob Zuma's political ambitions, ruling on Monday that he cannot stand as a candidate in next week's… Read more »
South Africa: Questionable Contractor Choice for Parliament's Demolition Work - South African News Briefs - May 20, 2024
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Nigeria: The Illegality of Marrying Off 100 Orphaned Girls in Niger [editorial]
Premium Times
Their present predicament is no fault of theirs but stems from a gross leadership failure of the Nigerian state. Read more »
Liberia: Boakai Under Pressure To Adjust Price of Country's Staple Rice
FrontPageAfrica
The Joseph Boakai administration faces mounting pressure to agree to rice importers' demands for a price hike on the nation's staple food. Failure to comply could result in a… Read more »
Africa: Could Mozambique's Next President Change Tack On Cabo Delgado? [analysis]
ISS
New leadership could take the long overdue step of balancing security and development policies to prevent terrorism. Read more »
Africa: Serum Institute of India Ships First Malaria Vaccines to Africa [press release]
Serum Institute Of India
Distribution of R21/Matrix-M™️ Malaria Vaccine across the African region marks a significant step in the global fight against malaria. The initial shipment will be… 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 »
Somalia: Puntland Puts Alleged Al-Shabaab Operatives On Trial
Radio Dalsan
A military court in Puntland state has kicked off the trial of five men linked to the Al-Shabaab militant group, with four of the accused being convicted and sentenced by the… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Korean Pop Festival On the Cards
263Chat
The Korean embassy in Zimbabwe has lined up a music festival to celebrate 30 years of diplomatic relations between Korea and Zimbabwe. Read more »
Sudan: RSF Seizes Key Town Amid Deadly Violence In North Kordofan
Dabanga
The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) said it seized control of Um Rawaba, North Kordofan, yesterday. Residents report multiple attacks by the RSF and allied armed groups on surrounding… Read more »
Ghana: Newly Elected Senegalese President Visits Ghana
GhanaToday
Senegalese President, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, last Friday paid a working visit to Ghana as part of his "friendship and working" tour of some countries in the West Africa region,… Read more »
Gambia: Sonko's Lawyer Appeals Against Conviction
The Point
Phillipe Currat, the defence lawyer for Ousman Sonko in Switzerland has filed an appeal against the conviction of the criminal division of the Federal Criminal Court in Bellinzona,… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Makes Crucial State Visit To U.S.
Capital FM
President William Ruto is set to arrive in the USA later today to begin a three-day state visit at the invitation of President Joe Biden. 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 »
Nigeria: I Will Remain in Politics for Life - Atiku
Leadership
The Waziri of Adamawa and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has declared that he is not going to retire from politics for as long as he is alive. Read more »
Ghana: Electoral Commission Refutes Allegation of Election Rigging
Ghanaian Times
The Electoral Commission (EC) on Friday refuted allegations by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) that it is conniving with the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to the rig the 2024… Read more »
Nigeria: Central Bank Withdraws Circular On 0.5% Cybersecurity Levy
Premium Times
The CBN stated that the previous directive had been withdrawn. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Miss Universe Zimbabwe Crowned
New Zimbabwe
Sakhile Dube, a model from Bulawayo, is now the new Miss Universe Zimbabwe 2024 after beating 17 other contenders taking the crown from the 2023 Miss Universe, Brooke Bruk at… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe's ZiG Crackdown Prompts Street Traders to Switch to Whatsapp
New Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe's street currency traders are abandoning their regular spots in city centres for messaging platform WhatsApp to evade arrest as the central bank and police crackdown on… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Extends Condolences to Iran Following Tragic Helicopter Crash
Shabelle
In the wake of a devastating helicopter crash that claimed the lives of Iranian President Ibrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, and other senior officials, the… Read more »
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Kenya: TVET Impact Story - Nyandarua National Polytechnic
Mastercard Foundation
Partner Spotlight – The Nyandarua National Polytechnic Read more »
Gambia: PPP Celebrates 100th Birthday of Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara
The Point
The People's Progressive Party (PPP) on Thursday 16 May celebrated 100th birthday of Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara to reflect on the achievements of the former president of The Gambia… Read more »
Liberia: Judge Calls for Prosecution of Plastic Pollution Violators
FrontPageAfrica
Plastic pollution is one of the many sanitation problems affecting all sectors of life in Liberia. Read more »
Liberia: Former Presidential Candidate Clarence Moniba Slams New National Budget As 'Business As Usual,' Lacking True Transformation
FrontPageAfrica
Former presidential candidate Dr. Clarence Moniba has criticized the 2024 national budget passed by the Legislature and forwarded to the President of Liberia for approval,… Read more »
Liberia: Twelve Jurors Set Benjamin Free With Unanimous Not Guilty Verdict in U.S.$100K Case
FrontPageAfrica
The twelve jurors who deliberated on the case involving Abraham Benjamin and his wife Christina Mamtu Singbah, concerning an alleged US$100K misappropriation, have set Abraham… Read more »
Liberia: Movee Recommits to Weah, Suspends Three Executives Indefinitely for Constitutional Violations - Affirms Continued Membership in CDC
FrontPageAfrica
The Movement for Economic Empowerment (MOVEE), through its National Executive Committee (NEC), has renewed its commitment to remain a member of the Coalition for Democratic Change… Read more »
South Africa: Comic Con Cape Town 2024 - a Big Level Up From Previous One [analysis]
Daily Maverick
A look back at the pros and cons of Comic Con Cape Town 2024, the Mother City's second Comic Con pop culture celebration. Read more »
Nigeria: State Police Bill Must Address Concerns of Abuse By Govs - Opeyemi Bamidele
Vanguard
The senate leader, Opeyemi Bamidele said the bill seeking to establish the state police must address concerns of abuse by governors. Read more »