'How are we going to get back home?' Islamist group tightens blockade on Mali capital
The blockade comes days after Mali's defence minister was assassinated in a series of nationwide attacks.
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Namibia: May Day Takes Tripartite Turn ... Govt, Unions and Employers Join Forces for Opuwo Event
[New Era] As Namibia prepares to mark International Workers' Day tomorrow, a new approach to the commemoration is emerging.
Zimbabwe: Loyalty for Sale - - How Patronage Networks Captured the Zimbabwean State
[Daily Maverick] A transactional political economy in Zimbabwe fosters corruption and dependency, as loyalty to power trumps democratic principles, disenfranchising everyday citizens.
Kenya: State Funding to Public Universities Drops By Sh13bn
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Public universities have recorded a sharp decline in government funding over the past three years, according to data from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS).
Kenya: Global Oil Prices Rise and Fall, but Kenya's Pump Prices Stay High? the Data Says, Mostly Yes
[Africa Check] Global oil prices rise and fall, but Kenya's pump prices stay high? The data says, mostly yes
Rwanda: Who Is Eligible for Rwanda's $100m SME Fund?
[New Times] SMEs will get a grace period of up to 24 months while they stabilise and expand.
Lawyers say judicial reforms uneven across Nigeria amid progress
The lawyers said a strong, fair, and efficient judiciary was vital for the rule of law and democracy in Nigeria. The post Lawyers say judicial reforms uneven across Nigeria amid progress appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
‘My enemies want me out using insecurity’ — Tinubu says, vows second term bid
Mr Tinubu framed the surge in insecurity not just as a national challenge but as a politically weaponised tool. The post ‘My enemies want me out using insecurity’ — Tinubu says, vows second term bid appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
2027: Shettima canvasses unity among APC aspirants ahead of primaries
APC has scheduled its primary elections for various elective positions with that of president fixed for 23 May. The post 2027: Shettima canvasses unity among APC aspirants ahead of primaries appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Zacch Adedeji sets clear vision for smarter revenue, stronger institutions in Nigeria
I sat through the opening address at the commissioning of the Nigeria Revenue Service headquarters with a mix of curiosity read more Zacch Adedeji sets clear vision for smarter revenue, stronger institutions in Nigeria