May 19
Africa: Why Europe Is Banking On Africa for Its Big-Ticket Investments
RFI
The European Union is investing heavily in Africa - pouring half of its global mega budget of €300 billion into projects on the continent. Renewable energy, internet access,… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Appoints Infracorp As Lead Developer of Nigeria's Green Industrial Zone, Evergreen City
This Day
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of The Infrastructure Corporation of Nigeria (InfraCorp) as the Lead Arranger and Developer of Evergreen City, Nigeria's green… Read more »
Nigeria: Niger Delta Youths Demand Implementation of 3% Host Community Fund, True Federalism
Vanguard
Youths from the various ethnic nationalities in the Niger Delta have asked the Federal Government to ensure the immediate implementation of the 3 percent host communities fund as… Read more »
Ethiopia: Norway Pledges Continued Support for Ethiopia's Green Development Efforts
ENA
Norway has announced that it will continue its assistance for the government of Ethiopia's efforts to fight climate change through green development. Read more »
Liberia: FAO Liberia and Agriculture Ministry Pledge Support to Farmers in Lofa County
New Dawn
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Liberia, represented by Bintia Stephen Tchicaya, along with Liberia's Minister of Agriculture, J. Alexander Nutah,… Read more »
Kenya: Lake Turkana Wind Power Picks New CEO
Capital FM
Max Schiff has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of Lake Turkana Wind Power (LTWP). Read more »
May 18
South Africa: South African Communities Vs Shell - High Court Victories Show That Cultural Beliefs and Practices Count in Climate Cases [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
When the Shell petroleum company announced in 2021 that it wanted to explore for fossil fuels off South Africa's pristine Wild Coast, Indigenous communities in the area immediately… Read more »
May 17
South Africa: Deadly George Building Collapse - Rescue Operation Ends
allAfrica
The George building rescue operation is concluded, Western Cape officials announced today. Read more »
South Africa: Parliament Grants Ramaphosa Power to Set Political Donation Limits - South African News Briefs - May 17, 2024
allAfrica
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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 »
Congo-Kinshasa: Residents Worry As DRC Rebels Frantically Exploit Coltan Mine
VOA
Reputed to be the coltan capital of the world, the mining town of Rubaya, in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, has fallen into the hands of rebels. The fall of Rubaya is… Read more »
Nigeria: No, Nigerian Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu Has Not Increased Minimum Wage for Lagos State Workers to N70,000
Africa Check
No, Nigerian governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has not increased minimum wage for Lagos state workers to N70,000 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 »
Ghana: Soaring Price of Tomatoes Causes a Stir On Social Media
Accra Times
Ranked 10th among 20 items with the highest inflation rates, fresh tomatoes have seen a substantial increase compared to the national inflation rate of 25%. Read more »
Nigeria: Amid Nigeria's Underproduction, Dangote Refinery Orders 24m Barrels of U.S. Crude Oil - Report
This Day
Nigeria's new Dangote mega refinery near Lagos is seeking to buy millions of barrels of US crude over the next year as it ramps up processing rates, a sign of the challenges that… Read more »
Ethiopia: Govt Intensifying Efforts to Expand Solar Water Pump for Irrigation Development
ENA
The government of Ethiopia has been exerting efforts to expand solar water pumps for irrigation development in an effort to raise the productivity and incomes of smallholder… Read more »
Ethiopia: Nation Earns Over 2.5 Billion USD From Export Trade in Nine Months
ENA
The Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration disclosed that the country has obtained more than 2.5 billion USD in the past nine months of the Ethiopian Fiscal Year. 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 »
Kenya: 6 Nyanza Governors Distance Themselves From Investment Conference
Capital FM
Six Governors in the Nyanza region have distanced themselves from a planned Nyanza International Investment Conference, scheduled to take place next month. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Suspected Forex Dealer Challenges Prosecution
New Zimbabwe
A suspected forex dealer, Albert Chekure who was arrested during the ongoing blitz against illegal money changers has challenged his prosecution saying no offence was committed as… Read more »
Nigeria: Emirates Returns to Nigeria After 25 Months
Daily Trust
Visa ban remains Read more »
Nigeria: Ignore Unverified Reports That Mobile Money Operator Opay Is Leaving Nigeria and Urging Customers to Withdraw Their Money
Africa Check
Ignore unverified reports that mobile money operator OPay is leaving Nigeria and urging customers to withdraw their money Read more »
Tanzania: Zanzibar Records Admirable Improvement in Aviation - Mwinyi
Daily News
President Hussein Mwinyi has said Zanzibar through improved efficiency has recorded admirable achievements in meeting the growing demands in aviation sector, which in turn… Read more »
Rwanda: President Ruto in Kigali for 2024 Africa CEO Forum
Capital FM
President William Ruto has arrived in Rwanda's Capital Kigali for the 2024 Africa CEO Forum. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt's N90bn Hajj Subsidy Setback to Nigeria's Economy - Atedo Peterside
Vanguard
The founder of Stanbic IBTC and ANAP Foundation, Atedo Peterside has described the Federal Government's N90 billion subsidy for the 2024 Hajj as a setback to the nation's economy. Read more »