May 16
South Africa: We Live in a Democracy That Was Born Out of Pain and Struggle - - Let's Not Squander It [analysis]
Daily Maverick
The opportunity of this election is that South Africans are once again being reminded that South Africa is not defined by ineffective political leaders, but rather by the spirit… Read more »
Kenya: Kiambu Residents Call for Completion of Projects
Capital FM
Residents of Kiambu have called on the government to complete projects that are still pending before embarking on new ones. Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Arrives in Kenya for Official Visit
Independent (Kampala)
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni arrived in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi on Wednesday for a three-day state visit. Read more »
May 15
South Africa: Electoral Commission Details Transparent Vote Counting for May 29 - South African News Briefs - May 16, 2024
allAfrica
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South Africa: Xenophobic Narratives Surge Ahead of South Africa's Elections
allAfrica
As South Africa's general elections on May 29th draw near, anti-immigrant rhetoric is intensifying across social media platforms, according to a new report from the Centre for… Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Approves Tinubu's $500m World Bank Loan for Electricity Metres
This Day
The Senate Wednesday approved a $500 million World Bank loan request by President Bola Tinubu to provide electricity metres for the citizens. Read more »
Africa: Retaining U.S. Influence in Africa Requires Bridge-Building With China [analysis]
ISS
In a complex new multipolar world, a country's allies and friends will determine the global pecking order. Read more »
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Signs NHI Bill Into Law
SAnews.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa has emphasised the importance of the National Health Insurance (NHI) in providing equal access to healthcare services and addressing inequalities. Read more »
Ghana: Opposition Party Condemns Arrest of MP
Ghanaian Times
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has denied that the Member of Parliament (MP) for Asutifi South, Mr Collins Dauda, was involved in disturbances in the ongoing limited… Read more »
Liberia: Corruption Scandal Chokes Assets Recovery Team
New Dawn
Even before Boakai's Assets Recovery and Property Retriever Taskforce can recover the first dime for the state, tension has begun brewing between the Taskforce chairman, Cllr.… Read more »
Uganda: Census - Enumerators Urged to Avoid 'Irrelevant' Questions
Nile Post
Ambassador Milton Kambula has advised the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) to revise the census questions and stick to the most relevant as well as popularizing the questions to… Read more »
Uganda: DP Urges Government to Address UK Sanctions Seriously
Nile Post
The Democratic Party (DP) has urged the government to conduct a comprehensive investigation into the iron sheet controversy, which has resulted in the imposition of UK sanctions… Read more »
South Africa: Blow for Woodstock Social Housing Plans
GroundUp
Tribunal overturns Heritage Western Cape's decision to allow development at the Earl Street site Read more »
Liberia: Weah's Returning On the Ballot for Money
New Dawn
Montserrado County Senator Abraham Darius Dillon notes here that a reappearance of former President George Weah on the ballot in 2029 will solely be to settle for huge cash and… Read more »
Nigeria: 20 Projects, Policies Approved By Nigeria's FEC At Two-Day Meeting
Premium Times
The Federal Executive Council also approved the award of contract for the building of bus terminals and other transport facilities in the Federal Capital, Abuja. Read more »
Liberia: Overly Ambitious
New Republic
The Chairman emeritus of the National Patriotic Party (NPP), Chief Cyril Allen has described President Joseph Nyuma Boakai's one hundred days deliverables as overly ambitious. Read more »
Ghana: Mahama Says AI to Be Used to Monitor Illegal Mining If Elected President
Accra Times
The presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama has proposed to use Artificial Intelligence Technology to monitor small-scale mining and illegal… Read more »
South Africa: IEC Ready for Voting Outside the Country
SAnews.gov.za
The Electoral Commission (IEC) has outlined the process for voting outside the country, allaying the fears of those who are unfamiliar with the procedures for voting in an overseas… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Subsidises Cost of 2024 Hajj With N90bn - Shettima
Premium Times
Mr Shettima said the government of Renewed Hope led by President Tinubu attaches immense importance to religious pilgrimage due to its role in transforming behavioural and social… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Announces Suspension of 0.5% Cybersecurity Levy
Premium Times
So, I can tell you that the cybersecurity levy has been put on hold. It is being reviewed by the government Read more »
South Africa: ANC Hellbent On Forcing Bela Bill Through Committee [press release]
DA
The parliamentary committee for Basic Education was today meant to engage on amendments made by the NCOP on the BELA bill. Instead, the ANC Chairperson displayed behaviour akin to… Read more »
South Africa: Ramaphosa Signs the Death Certificate for South Africa's Failing Health System [press release]
DA
The DA firmly believes in the constitutional provision of quality healthcare for all South Africans. Section 27 of the Constitution is clear about government's responsibility. Read more »
South Africa: Cosatu Applauds President Cyril Ramaphosa's Signing of the Long Overdue National Health Insurance Bill [press release]
COSATU
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) applauds President Cyril Ramaphosa's signing the long overdue National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill. The Federation is heartened… Read more »
Nigeria: Deputy Secretary Campbell's Meeting With Nigerian Foreign Minister Tuggar [document]
State Department
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Read more »
Sudan: Sanctioning Sudanese Rapid Support Forces Commanders [document]
State Department
The United States is today imposing sanctions on two Rapid Support Forces (RSF) commanders, Ali Yagoub Gibril and Osman Mohamed Hamid Mohamed for their role leading RSF operations… Read more »