May 16
Kenya: Gachagua Defends Sh2.6bn Budget Allocation With Lion's Share On Office Refurbishment
Capital FM
The Office of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua now wants a whooping Sh2.6 billion in the 2024/2025 financial year with a huge chunk of the monies allocated to office… Read more »
Malawi: WFP Welcomes UK Govt's £3 Million Contribution Towards Malawi's El Niño Appeal
WFP
The World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a generous contribution of £3 million (USD 3.7 million) from the United Kingdom to the El Niño response appeal in Malawi. This… Read more »
Africa: Igniting the Potential of Adolescent Girls in Pursuit of the Africa We Want
UNFPA
For over 30 years, I have traveled extensively across the diverse landscapes of East and Southern Africa, the region closest to my heart, and experiencing the stunning cultures,… Read more »
Rwanda: What Are the Requirements for Presidential Candidates?
New Times
On Friday, May 17, the National Electoral Commission (NEC) will officially start receiving candidature submissions from individuals aspiring to contest for the presidency of the… Read more »
Africa: Over Two Billion People Will Vote This Year - LGBTQI+ People Must Not Be Excluded [press release]
UNDP
Strengthening the laws and policies that respect the human rights of all Read more »
Ethiopia: Former Ethiopian Peacekeepers of Tigrayan Descent Previously Stationed in Abyei Region Caught Up in Sudan's Escalating Conflict
Addis Standard
Former Ethiopian peacekeepers of Tigrayan origin, who were stationed in the Abyei region bordering Sudan and South Sudan, are currently facing heightened security concerns amidst… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mudenda Tells MPs Snubbing Parliament to 'Respect Taxpayers' Money'
New Zimbabwe
PARLIAMENT Speaker Jacob Mudenda has issued a stern warning to legislators not turning up for the August House business telling them to "respect taxpayers money". Read more »
Uganda: Census Chaos in Amudat Threatens Accuracy
Nile Post
The ongoing national census in Amudat District has been marred by multiple anomalies, raising concerns over the accuracy of the exercise. Read more »
Uganda: Analysts - Uganda Faces Uphill Task to Ensure Free and Fair 2026 Polls
Nile Post
As Uganda gears up for the 2026 elections, concerns loom large over the prospect of a truly free and fair democratic process. Read more »
East Africa: Probe Against Former EAC Boss, Mathuki Starts
Nile Post
The legal rules and privileges committee of the East African Legislative Assembly has started it's investigations into mismanagement of corruption and abuse of office by Kenya'… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Govt to Roll Out Mass Vaccinations in Hurungwe After Measles Killed 35 Children
New Zimbabwe
The government has announced plans to roll out mass measles vaccinations in Hurungwe, Mashonaland West province after the disease killed 35 children recently. Read more »
Southern Africa: President's Engagement, Re-Engagement Efforts - A Success Story for Zimbabwe
The Herald
Perm Secretary for Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Read more »
Zimbabwe/Ghana: Ghana Legend Asamoah Gyan Meets President
The Herald
Legendary Ghanaian footballer Asamoah Gyan yesterday paid a courtesy call on President Mnangagwa at State House, after which he presented him with an autographed iconic Number 3… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Announces Date to Open Student Loan Portal
Premium Times
This is coming eight months after the programme failed to kick off in September 2023 earlier announced by President Bola Tinubu Read more »
Nigeria: No Plan to Use Workers' Pension Funds Illegally, Federal Govt Replies Atiku
Leadership
The Federal Government has clarified that it has no plan to illegally access the savings and pensions of Nigerian workers to fund infrastructure projects. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Cannot Remain Poor With Its Vast Mineral Wealth - Alake
Leadership
Nigeria cannot continue to be a poor country while it is blessed with such enormous wealth in mineral resources across every state in the country Read more »
West Africa: Tinubu, Senegal's Faye Seek West Africa Unity Against Terrorism, Trafficking
Leadership
President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, received President Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Senegal on a courtesy visit at the State House in Abuja, where both leaders called for an alignment… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerians Waiting to See If Tinubu's Govt Is Serious - Atedo Peterside
Daily Trust
Atedo Peterside, the founder of Stanbic IBTC and ANAP Foundation, has said that Nigerians are waiting to see if the President Bola Tinubu administration means business. Read more »
Nigeria: N19.6trn Pension Fund - Labour Opposes Govt's Plans to Undermine Retirement Savings
Vanguard
The Organised Labour has frowned at the Federal Government's plan to utilise the N19.66 trillion pension funds for infrastructure development. Read more »
Ghana: Ghana Commits to Deepen Ties With EU
Ghanaian Times
The Minister of Trade and Industry, Mr Kobina Tahir Hammond has reaffirmed Ghana's commitment to a deepened partnership with the European Union (EU) towards a sustainable economic… Read more »
Nigeria: Latest Fitch Ratings Shows Tinubu's Transparency in Financial Dealings - Shettima
Vanguard
The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima on Thursday said that the latest rating of Nigeria by Fitch was an indication that President Bola Tinubu's administration was a… Read more »
Nigeria: Bill to Protect Endangered Species Scales Second Reading in House of Reps
Premium Times
The bill, if passed into law, will improve the capabilities of law enforcement agencies, give investigators more powers to look into financial matters and conduct operations guided… Read more »
Kenya: TikTok in Kenya - the Govt Wants to Restrict Its Use, but My Study Shows It Can Be Useful and Empowering [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Every day, 750 million people around the world engage with Tiktok - the short-video sharing app. Kenyans are among its top users. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Passes North-West Development Commission Bill
Premium Times
The Senate said the commission would repair the damaged infrastructure and stimulate the development of the seven states in the North-west zone. Read more »
South Africa: Government Commits to Support Families of Collapsed George Building
SAnews.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa has assured the families of the deceased and injured workers who were trapped inside the collapsed building in George, that government will do everything… Read more »