May 06
Nigeria: Minister Wades in As Condemnation Trails FIJ Journalist's Arrest
Vanguard
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, yesterday, said his ministry was working to resolve the issues, as condemnation greeted the arrest and detention… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu, Nigerians Need Well-Articulated Policies [editorial]
Daily Trust
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will mark his first anniversary in power in the next three weeks, but there are hardly any concrete achievements made, except for the litany of excuses… Read more »
Nigeria: Oil Production - Helicopter Operators Threaten Shutdown Over $300 New Levy
Daily Trust
Nigeria may experience another major disruption in oil production if helicopter operators providing services to oil rigs across the country go ahead with their threat to ground… Read more »
Nigeria: Coastal Highway Will Hinder Foreign Direct Investment - Atiku
Daily Trust
The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the last election Atiku Abubakar said having President Bola Tinubu's son on the board of companies owned by… Read more »
East Africa: East Africa Ministers Expedite SGR Link From Indian Ocean to Atlantic
Business Day Africa
East Africa Transport Ministers convened to expedite the integration of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) across the Northern Corridor, in an initiative aimed at fostering seamless… Read more »
Kenya: KQ Introduces Cargo Flights to Eldoret
Business Day Africa
Kenya Airways has commenced cargo flights to the North Rift town of Eldoret, intensifying competition on a route that has recently attracted other players. Read more »
Africa: Accelerating Africa's Journey Towards a Prosperous Future
Africa Renewal
As Africa celebrated the golden jubilee of the Organization of African Unity (OAU)/African Union (AU) in May 2013, it wasn't just a moment of reflection but a rekindling of a… Read more »
Nigeria: A Coastal Highway of Misplaced Priority and Due Process Abuse [editorial]
Premium Times
Premium Times believes that at a time in which the economy is bleeding profusely, there must be better areas to plough our little resources into. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Gospel Musician Kombo, Husband Challenge Evidence of High Court Judge, Accuse State of 'Animal Farm' Operations
New Zimbabwe
GOSPEL artist, Ivy Kombo and her husband, Admire Kasi, have challenged the summoning of a High Court judge as a State witness midway during their trial, arguing that the… Read more »
Africa: African Stars Come Out to Play at Bridgerton S3 Premiere
Fame Frenzy
Johannesburg was a hive of activity this past weekend as celebrities from across the continent gathered for the premiere of Netflix period drama Bridgerton season 3. Read more »
South Africa: Mpho Sebeng's Sudden Death Leaves Industry in Shock
Fame Frenzy
Condolences have poured in on social media after it was confirmed that South African actor Mpho Sebeng, 30, died in a vehicle crash on Sunday. Read more »
Nigeria: Edo Assembly - My Suspension Cannot Stand - Okugbe
Vanguard
The lawmaker representing Akoko-Edo II (PDP), Hon Donald Okogbe, has condemned his suspension with two other lawmakers in Edo Assembly. Read more »
Gambia: Gambian Gynecologist Shares His Expert Opinion On FGM/C
Foroyaa
Gambian consultant gynecologist Dr. Abdoulie Keita last Thursday shared his expert opinion about Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) before the National Assembly Joint… Read more »
Somalia: Four Suspected Pirates Arrested in Jubbaland State, Foiling Planned Attacks On Somali Waters
Radio Dalsan
In a security operation near the coastal town of Kismayo, Jubbaland State police forces successfully apprehended four individuals suspected of planning pirate attacks on ships in… Read more »
Somalia: Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre Arrives in Nairobi for Key Bilateral Meeting and for Kenya-Somalia Joint Commission's 3rd Session
Radio Dalsan
Somalia Federal Government Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre has on Monday arrived in in Nairobi in Kenya's capital Mogadishu. Read more »
Uganda: National Population Census - Ugandans Urged to Give Accurate Information
Nile Post
Uganda is on the cusp of its sixth national census, but this time with a twist: it's going digital! Scheduled to begin on May 9th, 2024, the 10-day exercise aims to gather… Read more »
Nigeria: Journalism Groups Condemn Closure of Al Jazeera in Israel
Premium Times
Cable and satellite providers took the broadcaster Al Jazeera off the air and its websites were blocked in Israel. Read more »
Liberia: President Joseph N. Boakai's Historic Step - Ending Impunity in Liberia [opinion]
FrontPageAfrica
In a momentous move on Thursday, May 2nd, 2024, at the Executive Mansion, HE Joseph N. Boakai Sr., President of the Republic of Liberia made a decisive statement by signing the War… Read more »
Uganda: Homeless to Be Counted During Census, Says Ubos
Nile Post
Uganda Bureau of Statistics(UBOS) has said the homeless will also be counted during the forthcoming national housing and population census. Read more »
Nigeria: NiMet Forecasts 3-Day Sunshine, Haziness From Monday
Vanguard
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted sunshine and haziness from Monday to Wednesday across the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Improvised Explosive Device Kills 7 Civilians in Borno
Vanguard
Another Improvised Explosive Device, IED, planted along Maiduguri-Dikwa-Gamboru Ngala road has killed seven people, including a telecommunication experts, Mallam Abbashuwa… Read more »
Ghana: Coldwater Foundation Inaugurates $1.8m Multi-Purpose Retreat Centre in Accra
Ghanaian Times
A new multi-purpose Christian retreat centre in Accra has been inaugurated by the Rev. Dr Stephen Wengam, General Superintendent of the Assemblies of God, Ghana. Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Support All Families Affected By Floods
Capital FM
The government will support all families affected by floods in various parts of the country, President William Ruto has said. Read more »
Nigeria: Benue Govt Orders Warring Communities to Keep Off Disputed River
Premium Times
The two communities in Guma Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State are in dispute over River Antse Read more »
South Africa: Court Orders 'Stolen Land' to Be Transferred Back to Provincial Department
SAnews.gov.za
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has welcomed a forfeiture order by the High Court of South Africa: Gauteng Division, in Pretoria, to the SIU and Asset Forfeiture Unit (AFU)… Read more »