May 17
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 »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Embraces Wide Tourism Investment Potentials
Ethiopian Herald
Ethiopia's rich cultural heritage, vibrant traditions, diverse landscapes, and historical significance have positioned the country as a burgeoning destination for tourism… Read more »
Nigeria: Bandits Kidnap Ex-Kogi Govt Adviser, Send Video to Family
Daily Trust
Bandits abducted a former Special Adviser (SA) on Education to the immediate past government in Kogi State, Comfort Alege, in Lokoja on Wednesday and have demanded a ransom. 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 »
Liberia: Koijee Blasts Sen. Dillon
New Dawn
The Secretary General of the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC), Jefferson Tamba Koijee, has blasted Senator Abe Darius Dillon of Montserrado County over alleged hypocrisy,… Read more »
South Africa: Move Over Euphoria, South Africa Has Youngins - a Teen Telenovela Delving into Sex, Fun and Danger
Fame Frenzy
Showmax original series Youngins has been trending on X (formerly Twitter) since all 45 episodes became available to binge on the streaming platform. Read more »
South Africa: Tyla Ties with Beyonce with Four BET Award Nominations
Fame Frenzy
Our girl is on a roll. Shortly after winning her first Grammy for Best African Performance, Water star Tyla has been nominated for not one, but four, BET Awards. Read more »
South Africa: David Tlale Stands On Necks During Mac G's Podcast and Chill Interview
Fame Frenzy
South African fashion designer David Tlale sat down with Podcast and Chill for a wide-ranging interview. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Coastal Beach Properties Rise 400%, Knight Frank
Capital FM
The price of beachside properties along the Kenyan coast continues to grow, with some locations recording more than 400 percent, a new report by Knight Frank has revealed. Read more »
Kenya: Germany, Sweden Express Caution On Tariffs On Chinese EVs
Capital FM
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson have cautioned against tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) following Washington's announcement of… Read more »
Kenya: Maraga Taskforce Reforms Hit Snag Over Budgetary Cuts
Capital FM
The implementation of recommendations of the taskforce on reforms chaired by former Chief Justice David Maraga are now in limbo after the National Treasury failed to allocate… Read more »
Nigeria: End Nigerians Suffering Now - 36 State Speakers Tell Tinubu
Vanguard
...drum support for state police Read more »
Nigeria: Mixed Reactions to Conviction of Ex-Gambian Minister - Sexual Violence Charges Dismissed
Premium Times
"The conviction of Ousman Sonko, one of the pillars of Yahya Jammeh's brutal regime, is a major step on the long road to justice for Jammeh's victims," Read more »
Nigeria: UNDP Decries Rise in Number of IDPs in Benue, Three Other States
Premium Times
Mr Oke said that over the years, the number of IDPs in the four states had increased. Read more »
Kenya: MP Urges Kenyans to Take to the Streets to Oppose Heavy Taxation
Capital FM
Alego/Usonga Member of Parliament, Samuel Atandi has urged Kenyans to take to the streets if the Kenya Kwanza regime insists on heavy taxation. Read more »
Uganda: Kenya, Uganda Sign Pact On Importation, Transit of Petroleum Products
Capital FM
Kenya and Uganda on Thursday signed a tripartite agreement on the importation and transit of petroleum products through the two countries. Read more »
Kenya: MPs Push for Budget Cuts On Sh1.5b Statehouse Renovation Expenditure
Capital FM
Details have shown how Statehouse intends to expend Sh1.5 billion in the financial year 2024/2025 for the construction and renovations of state house and lodges which commenced in… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu's New Rules for VIPs [opinion]
This Day
President Tinubu's decision to toll everyone at the airport is commendable. Read more »
Nigeria: Aviation Stakeholders Fret Over Recent Aircraft Incidents Across the Country
This Day
Aviation industry stakeholders have expressed deep concern over the many aircraft incidents in recent time, insisting that the development is aggravating their fears and compelling… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Recieves Senegalese President, Seeks Collaboration Against Terrorism, Human Trafficking
Premium Times
President Tinubu said with the recent election, Senegal has proved to Africa and the world the beauty of constitutional democracy. Read more »
Nigeria: CBN Can Collect Customers' Social Media Handles, Court Rules
Leadership
Justice Nnamdi Dimgba of the Federal High Court in Lagos has held that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is constitutionally empowered to demand and collect the social media… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Assures Retired Officers of Improved Welfare
Leadership
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reassured retired military officers of due respect and improved welfare. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Steps Down Electricity Tariff Hike Report Over Court Order
Leadership
A court case instituted in Kano has halted the Senate's plans to stop electricity tariff increase. Read more »
Nigeria: Defence Seeks Niger Republic's Help to Arrest Wanted Terrorist
Leadership
Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has declared a foreign terror kingpin terrorising the people of Zamfara State, Halilu Buzu, wanted and called on the Nigerien authorities to help effect… Read more »
Nigeria: Work On Auto Policy Bill With Dispatch, Stakeholders Tell Govt
Daily Trust
An automotive industry stakeholder, Mr. Mamudu Lukman has advised authorities and officials working on the National Automotive Industry Development Plan (NAIDP) also known as Auto… Read more »