- BreakingNigeria: Govt Risks Inflaming Local Conflict With Military Strategy Against Islamists - Report
[allAfrica] The government of Niger risks inflaming local conflicts in a region bordering Mali by pursuing a primarily military strategy to counter attacks by Islamist militants, says a new report issued Wednesday.
- 1 hour ago, 3 Jun 20, 3:00am - - BreakingNigeria: Press Statement on the Crisis of the Africa Development Bank (AfDB)
[AFBA] The Leadership of the African Bar Association has deliberated on the needless controversy surrounding the affairs of the African Development Bank (AFDB), the Continent's topmost Financial Institution.
- 5 hours ago, 2 Jun 20, 11:09pm - - BreakingNigeria: Buhari to Adesina - Nigeria 'Ll Stand Strongly Behind You
[Vanguard] ... .Allegations against me trumped-up, AfDB President
- 6 hours ago, 2 Jun 20, 10:34pm - - BreakingNigeria: I Will Stand By You, Buhari Assures AfDB President
[This Day] *Says Nigeria will work with other leaders, stakeholders to ensure Adesina's reelection
- 6 hours ago, 2 Jun 20, 10:26pm - - BreakingNigeria: Buhari to Adesina - I'll Stand By You As I Did in 2015 Despite Your PDP-Govt Role
[Premium Times] President Muhammadu Buhari says Nigeria will stand solidly behind Akinwumi Adesina in his bid to get re-elected as President of the African Development Bank (AfDB)
- 6 hours ago, 2 Jun 20, 10:24pm - - BreakingNigeria: Nigeria's House of Representatives Urge AfDB Board to Stop Further Harassment of Adesina
[Premium Times] The House of Representatives has urged the Board of African Development Bank (AfDB) to halt further harassment of the bank's President, Akinwumi Adesina.
- 6 hours ago, 2 Jun 20, 10:22pm - - BreakingNigeria: President Buhari to AfDB President, Adesina: "I'll Stand by You"
[Nigerian Govt] State House -President Muhammadu Buhari says Nigeria will stand solidly behind Dr Akinwumi Adesina in his bid to get re-elected as President of the African Development Bank (AfDB)
- 8 hours ago, 2 Jun 20, 8:32pm - - BreakingLesotho: Court Orders Re-Run of First Lady's Bail Appeal
[Legalbrief] For relatives and friends of Lipolelo Thabane, Lesotho's former first lady, murdered in 2017, the question of whether bail was validly granted to one of the suspects in her killing was a matter of personal safety and ensuring the integri…
- 8 hours ago, 2 Jun 20, 8:31pm - - Mozambique: At Least 17 Killed in Macomia Attack
[AIM] Maputo -At least 17 people were murdered when islamist terrorists occupied the town of Macomia between Thursday and Saturday, according to a report in Tuesday's issue of the independent newssheet "Mediafax".
- 12 hours ago, 2 Jun 20, 4:02pm - - Sudan: Sudan Peace Talks Resume With High Hopes
[Radio Dabanga] Khartoum / Juba -Peace talks between the Sudan's transitional government and the Sudanese Revolutionary Front (SRF) alliance of armed opposition groups resumed via video link between Khartoum and South Sudanese capital of Juba today,…
- 13 hours ago, 2 Jun 20, 3:36pm - - Cameroon: COVID-19 Aggravates Cameroon's Anglophone Crisis
[DW] Residents of Bamenda in Cameroon's troubled northwest region are torn between insecurity and the rapid spread of the coronavirus. Some say they prefer the crisis to the virus.
- 13 hours ago, 2 Jun 20, 3:23pm - - Swaziland: Swaziland Policeman Shoots Boy, 15, Playing Football During Coronavirus Lockdown
[Swazi Media] A 15-year-old boy was shot and wounded by police in Swaziland (eSwatini) when he played football with friends on open ground during the coronavirus lockdown.
- 13 hours ago, 2 Jun 20, 3:21pm - - Africa: International Partnerships are Key for Africa during COVID-19
[allAfrica] Johannesburg -Last week our continent celebrated Africa Day (25th May 2020). As the African Union Chair, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa chaired a virtual meeting of African heads of state and declared: "The challenge of this p…
- 14 hours ago, 2 Jun 20, 2:14pm - - Namibia: Border Post Runs Out of COVID-19 Test Kits
[New Era] The Mamuno border post in Botswana has run out of confirmatory testing kits, which are used for testing of truck drivers for coronavirus, putting Namibia's fight against Covid-19 in jeopardy. Trans Kalahari Corridor Secretariat (TKCS) execu…
- 14 hours ago, 2 Jun 20, 1:51pm - - Namibia: Magistrate Court Postpones Human Trafficking Case
[New Era] The formal bail application of South African national Kenneth Karner (66), who was nabbed for alleged human trafficking involving two minor girls, has been postponed for the continuation of his application to be released on bail on the char…
- 14 hours ago, 2 Jun 20, 1:49pm - - Sudan: Sudan, Ethiopia Vouch for Deal on Border Tensions
[East African] Sudan on Saturday summoned the Ethiopian chargé d'affaires over an alleged incursion in the eastern Gedaref State by suspected Ethiopian militia last week.
- 16 hours ago, 2 Jun 20, 12:32pm - - Southern Africa: Can SADC Come to Mozambique's Rescue?
[ISS] Mozambique is under attack from violent extremists, and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) doesn't seem to have a clear plan on how to protect the country's residents. It needs to act fast to avoid further instability in the regi…
- 17 hours ago, 2 Jun 20, 10:53am - - Africa: Moroccan-Designed COVID-19 Test Kit Internationally Approved
[allAfrica] Cape Town -With a decade of experience in the development of diagnostic kits, the Moroccan Foundation for Advanced Science, Innovation, and Research Foundation (MAScIR), a research and development institution based in Rabat, had its n…
- 17 hours ago, 2 Jun 20, 10:44am - - Kenya: Why Uhuru Kenyatta Wants to Change Constitution
[Nation] President Kenyatta on Monday gave the clearest indication yet that Kenyans will hold a referendum on the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI).
- 18 hours ago, 2 Jun 20, 10:23am - - Kenya: Kenyatta Hints at Likely Reopening of Schools
[Nation] President Kenyatta on Monday hinted at possible reopening of schools and places of worship even as the country continues to struggle with the Covid-19 pandemic.
- 18 hours ago, 2 Jun 20, 10:07am -
- Sierra Leone: COVID-19 Responders Strike Over Unpaid Risk Allowances
[Nation] Work on Sierra Leone's Covid-19 pandemic was partially paralysed on Monday following a strike by frontline workers who were protesting over non-payment of risk allowances.
- 18 hours ago, 2 Jun 20, 9:51am - - Malawi: Mutharika Dismisses Opposition Leader Chakwera's Call to Debate
[Nyasa Times] President Peter Mutharika has dismissed the call by Malawi Congress Party (MCP) presidential candidate Lazarus Chakwera, who is also Tonse Alliance torchbearer, to a debate ahead of the Constitutional Court sanctioned fresh presidential…
- 19 hours ago, 2 Jun 20, 9:34am - - Africa: Zimbabwean Business Mogul Masiyiwa Appointed AU Special Envoy
[263Chat] Zimbabwean business mogul, Strive Masiyiwa has been appointed African Union (AU) Special envoy in the global mobilization of medical test kits and personal protective equipment (PPE) for African countries during the Covid-19 pandemic.
- 19 hours ago, 2 Jun 20, 9:01am - - Africa: Over 150,000 COVID-19 Cases Across Continent, 84,211 Critical
[allAfrica] As of June 2, confirmed the COVID-19 case total from 55 African countries has reached 152,630. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 4,343 and recoveries 64,074.
- 20 hours ago, 2 Jun 20, 8:27am - - Nigeria: Govt Reduces Petrol Price to U.S.$0.31 Per Litre
[Daily Trust] The Federal Government has reduced the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (AKA petrol) to N121.50 per litre.
- 20 hours ago, 2 Jun 20, 8:05am - - Rwanda: COVID-19 Will Leave Us With Lessons - Kagame
[New Times] President Paul Kagame has called on Rwandans, especially those in positions of leadership, to use the challenges and methods used in dealing with Covid-19 as an opportunity to learn lessons that will help in Rwanda's journey.
- 20 hours ago, 2 Jun 20, 8:01am - - Nigeria: How Corrupt Security Personnel, Officials Help Violate The Interstate Travel Ban
[Premium Times] On April 27, President Muhammadu Buhari during his third nationwide broadcast on measures taken by the government to curb the spread of the coronavirus announced a ban on non-essential interstate travels. The president also declared a…
- 21 hours ago, 2 Jun 20, 7:42am - - Nigeria: Govt Details How New Phase of Lockown Will Be Implemented
[Premium Times] The national coordinator of the Presidential TaskForce (PTF) on COVID-19, Sani Aliyu, has explained how the second phase of the gradual easing of lockdown will be implemented.
- 23 hours ago, 2 Jun 20, 5:32am - - Burkina Faso: Deadly 48 Hours Leaves 50 Dead
[The New Humanitarian] Nairobi -As the country's insecurity gets rapidly worse, some are suggesting it might be time to try negotiating with the jihadists.
- 24 hours ago, 2 Jun 20, 4:30am - - Congo-Kinshasa: New Ebola Outbreak Declared in Western City of Mbandaka
[DW] Following four deaths in western Congo, 1,000km from the ongoing outbreak, authorities have reported a new Ebola epidemic. "COVID-19 is not the only health threat people face," WHO chief Tedros said.
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