May 17
Senegal: Senegal's PM Sonko Questions Future of French Military Presence in Dakar
RFI
Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has raised the possibility of closing French military bases in the West African country in a wide-ranging speech that also touched on the… Read more »
Liberia: Govt 'Flip-Flops' On Defense of Boakai's Use Of Private Jet
New Dawn
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai is embroiled in controversy as accusations of violating Section 9.1 of the established code of conduct for public officials swirl here. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Govt Tightens Noose On Exchange Rate Violators
New Zimbabwe
TREASURY has intensified its blitz against illegal exchange rate traders and has equipped the central bank's Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) with more resources so it "remains… Read more »
South Africa: Voting Outside South Africa Begins
SAnews.gov.za
Today is the first of two days South African citizens abroad can cast their vote in the National and Provincial Elections 2024. Read more »
Uganda: Parliament Passes Record Sh72.130 Trillion Uganda Budget
Independent (Kampala)
Parliament on Thursday passed a Sh72.130 trillion national budget, up from an earlier proposed total of Sh58 trillion. This is a Sh20 trillion increment from the last financial… Read more »
Nigeria: Eight Opposition Parties Meet in Kaduna, Strategise Ahead 2027
Daily Trust
A summit convened in Kaduna by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) brought together eight opposition parties, aiming to bolster their structures and strategies ahead of the 2027… Read more »
Mozambique: Gaza and Inhambane Ghosts Will Have 7 Seats in Parliament
Mozambique News Reports And Clippings
Ghosts can register and vote without being seen and Gaza ghosts will have 6 seats in parliament and Inhambane ghosts 1 seat. But candidates for parliament must be real people who… Read more »
Ghana: Speaker Swears in New Ejisu MP
Accra Times
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has sworn in newly-elected Ejisu MP, Kwabena Boateng during an emergency parliamentary session on Friday. Read more »
Ghana: Chief Justice Demands Response From Kissi Agyebeng On Misconduct Allegations
Accra Times
Other allegations by the petitioner against Agyabeng include violations of citizens' rights through arrests and detentions, violations of the right to information, and improper… Read more »
Ghana: National Roaming Policy to Boost Mobile Coverage Across - Communication Minister
GhanaToday
The government is implementing a National Roaming Policy that will allow network operators to leverage each other's infrastructure. Read more »
Liberia: NPP Announces Move to Break Away From CDC, Vows to Re-Strategize to Win Future Presidential Elections
FrontPageAfrica
Top officials of the National Patriotic Party (NPP), a constituent member of the Coalition for Democratic Change, have hinted they are ending their political marriage with the… Read more »
Liberia: Liberians Express Shock Over Pres. Boakai Use of Private Jets for Foreign Trips
FrontPageAfrica
Liberians in and out of the country were shocked to see President Joseph Boakai flying a private jet when he (Boakai) once criticized then President George Weah for flying a… Read more »
Zimbabwe: War Vets League Empowers Former Freedom Fighters
The Herald
The Zanu PF War Veterans' League has registered a war veterans' family wealth trust, a vehicle for the empowerment of the former freedom fighters. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Pharmacies Take Govt Heed On ZiG Acceptance
The Herald
MAJOR pharmacies operating in Harare's central business district have taken heed of Government's calls to accept the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency and trade using the prevailing… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Govt Goes After Errant Traders Selling Underweight, Expired Goods
New Zimbabwe
Industry and Commerce Ministry has vowed to go after errant traders flooding the markets with underweight and sub-standard products. Read more »
Kenya: MPs Urged to Relook Proposed 16% VAT On Financial Transactions
Capital FM
Kenyan bankers are against a proposal by the government to introduce a 16 percent VAT on financial transactions under the Finance Bill 2024. Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Slams U.S. Ambassador's Recent Remarks As 'Ill-Advised' and 'Uninformed'
Addis Standard
The Ethiopian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has criticized a recent policy speech delivered by U.S. Ambassador Ervin J. Massinga, deeming it "ill-advised" and containing "uninformed… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto's State Visit to the U.S. Affirms Shared Values - Sing'oei
Capital FM
Kenya's Foreign Office has described President William Ruto's impending State Visit to the United States as an affirmation of the solid ties between the two nations. Read more »
Nigeria: Rivers Crisis - Defected Lawmakers Can't Return, PDP Insists
Vanguard
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says the 27 lawmakers at the Rivers State House of Assembly who defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) have lost their seats forever. Read more »
Nigeria: Judiciary Biggest Problem of Nigeria's Democracy Not INEC - Peter Obi
Vanguard
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, Peter Obi said the biggest problem of Nigeria's democracy is the judiciary and not the Independent National… Read more »
Namibia: President Nangolo Mbumba Addresses the World Hydrogen Summit in Rotterdam
Namibian
I feel honoured to have been invited to address this esteemed audience at the World Hydrogen Forum. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Democracy At 25 - IPAC Urges Stronger Parties for Sustainable Growth
Vanguard
As Nigeria gears up to mark 25 years of democratic rule, the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has called for stronger political parties to ensure sustainable growth and… Read more »
Ethiopia: Somaliland Clings to Ethiopia for Recognition
DW
Somaliland is keen to conclude a controversial deal with Ethiopia that would see Addis Ababa recognize Somaliland as an independent state, despite strong opposition from Somalia. Read more »
South Africa: National Council of Provinces Passes the Electricity Regulation Amendment Bill and Other Pieces of Legislation [document]
Parliament of South Africa
The National Council of Provinces (NCOP) approved the Electricity Regulation Amendment Bill, the General Intelligence Laws Amendment Bill and four other pieces of legislation… Read more »
Liberia: UP Is Incompetent to Win a Democratic Process
New Dawn
The chairman emeritus of the National Patriotic Party (NPP), Cyril Allen, slams the ruling Unity Party-led government for incompetence, saying it lacks the political infrastructure… Read more »