March 05
South Africa: Bus Crash Kills 10, Injures Dozens in Free State - South African News Briefs - March 5, 2025
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West Africa: Ecowas Parliament Weighs in On Recall of Liberian Delegation
New Republic
The ECOWAS parliament, the representation of parliamentarians from member states has taken seized of the issue arising from the recall of Liberian parliamentarians by the majority… Read more »
Africa: African Women in Politics - A Decisive Summit for the Future of Women's Leadership
allAfrica
At a time when women's place in politics remains a major issue on the African continent, the 2025 Summit on Women's Political Leadership in Africa is a must-attend event. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Dismisses Auditor General's Report On Sh100bn Expenditure On SHA
Capital FM
President William Ruto has dismissed the Auditor General's report questioning over Sh100 billion in expenditure on the Social Health Authority (SHA) system, stating that the… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Catholic Bishops Say Third-Term Debate Distracting the Nation From Real Crises
New Zimbabwe
ZIMBABWE Catholic Bishops Conference (ZCBC) members have expressed concern over the government's fixation on the "Third Term" debate while bread-and-butter concerns like business… Read more »
Africa: The 1986 Harare 'Berlinesque' Conference, the 'Other Native Question' and the Scramble for and Partition of African Being and Knowing [analysis]
African Arguments
Debating Ideas reflects the values and editorial ethos of the African Arguments book series, publishing engaged, often radical, scholarship, original and activist writing from… Read more »
Nigeria: Despite Minister's Directive, Nigerian University Insists On Controversial VC Appointment
Premium Times
The university claimed that it followed all laid-down guidelines as contained in its establishment act in the selection process of the vice-chancellor. Read more »
Nigeria: ACF Worries Over Attack On Northerners in South-East, Demands Compensation for Victims
Premium Times
The group decries government inaction over the reoccurring attacks and called on the government of the affected states to pay full compensation for lives and injuries as well as… Read more »
Nigeria: Jigawa Assembly Repeals 'Ineffective Hisbah Law'
Premium Times
The lawmakers said the 2004 law was ineffective in providing legal backing for the Hisbah operation. Read more »
Nigeria: The Crisis of Rigid Thinking in Nigerian Universities [opinion]
Premium Times
The Nigerian academic landscape remains shackled by outdated and rigid perspectives that stifle intellectual progress and adaptability. Among the most glaring issues is the… Read more »
Liberia: Supreme Court Orders Release of Musa Bility's Son From Detention
Liberian Investigator
The Supreme Court of Liberia has ordered the immediate release of Peach Bility, son of Nimba County District Representative Musa Hassan Bility, from detention following a petition… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopian, Korea Railroad Corporations Sign MOU On Improving Efficiency of Ethiopia's Rail Services
ENA
The Ethiopian Railway Corporation and the Korea Railroad Corporation (KORAIL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding which aims at improving the overall efficiency and… Read more »
Nigeria: At 88, Obasanjo Still a Force in Nigeria's Progress - Tinubu
Vanguard
-- Describes him as an extraordinary leader who has made enormous contributions. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Receives Credentials of 5 Newly Appointed Envoys
Capital FM
President William Ruto has officially received the credentials of five newly appointed ambassadors, marking a step forward in strengthening diplomatic ties between Kenya and their… Read more »
Malawi: Govt Crackdown On Illegal Forex Traders Sparks Malawi Kwacha Gains
Nyasa Times
The recent depreciation of the United States Dollar (USD) against the Malawi Kwacha has been attributed to the ongoing crackdown on illegal forex traders by law enforcement… Read more »
South Africa: Cosatu Worried By Illicit Payments At Prasa [press release]
COSATU
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) is gravely concerned about the rehabilitation of Metrorail following reports of illicit payments to the tune of R2.7 billion to… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mwonzora Says Zanu-PF Punishing Him for Resisting 2030 Agenda After High Court Nullified His MDC-T Presidency
New Zimbabwe
MOVEMENT for Democratic Change (MDC-T) president Douglas Mwonzora is seething with anger after the High Court nullified his 2022 election at congress to lead the opposition… Read more »
Nigeria: Rivers Govt Vows Timely Implementation of Supreme Court Judgement
Vanguard
The Rivers State government, on Wednesday, said that in the interest of the state, it would implement timeously the Supreme Court judgement once the Certified True Copy (CTC) of… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Training Activist Youths Who Get Employment Abroad to Conform to Host Country's Systems
Capital FM
Labour and Social Protection Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua says the government is training youths with backgrounds in activism who secure employment abroad to adapt to their host… Read more »
Somalia: U.S. Embassy in Mogadishu Issues Security Alert Amid Threat of Imminent Attacks
Radio Dalsan
The U.S. Embassy in Mogadishu has issued a warning to American citizens in Somalia, advising them of credible intelligence indicating the potential for imminent organized attacks… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Urges Use of Alternative Dispute Resolution to Strengthen Justice System
Nile Post
President Museveni has emphasized the need to strengthen Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms, calling for their expansion to grassroots levels as a more effective and… Read more »
Nigeria: NASS Positioning Nigeria for $1trn Economy By 2030 - Senate Leader
Leadership
The Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, yesterday, outlined the accomplishments of the 10th National Assembly, stating that the upper chamber has been passing diverse laws… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt to Mitigate Fraud, Governance Failures With New Code
Daily Trust
The Financial Reporting Council has said the Nigeria Public Sector Governance Code (NPSGC) shall help mitigate risks such as fraud, misuse of funds, and governance failures which… Read more »
Zimbabwe: SA-Based Conglomerate to Build U.S.$15m Mall in Harare
The Herald
South African-based conglomerate CJ Global Express Group Unlimited is set to build a state-of-the-art mall in Sandton Hydon Park, west of the capital city of Harare. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Transformed Border Tackles Environment Pollution Issues
The Herald
Picture this: As you approach the border, you are greeted by a clean, modern facility with strategically placed litter bins and clear, eye-catching signs encouraging proper waste… Read more »
