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Bangladesh’s interim government warns of full public disclosure if duties are obstructed
As tensions continue to roil the political landscape, Bangladesh’s interim government has warned that if its ability to govern is obstructed, whether by internal actors or foreign interference, it will go public with all underlying causes and reassess its mandate in consultation with the public.
37 Odisha Officers Defying Transfer Orders; Govt Warns Of Action
Bhubaneswar: Months after being transferred by the Odisha government for administrative needs, many officers are not following the orders. While the transferred officers are not being relieved in many cases, several of them are resorting to different means to stick to their posts. As a result, a total of 37 transfer orders have not been fully implemented between July 2, 2024 and January this year, official sources said.
South Africa: MEC Ivan Meyer On Announcement That Climate Change Radio Series Is Finalist in 2020 Eco-Logic Awards
The Western Cape Department of Agriculture's (WCDoA) "Die Kwik Styg" Radio Series was recently announced as a finalist in the Climate Change category of Enviropaedia's 2020 Eco-Logic Awards. Hosted and produced by the WCDoA the series focuses on climate change and its impact on agriculture.
Africa: Fridays for Future - How the Young Climate Movement Has Grown Since Greta Thunberg's Lone Protest
At the end of her first week on strike in August 2018, Greta Thunberg handed out flyers that said: "You grownups don't give a shit about my future." Her appearance at the 2019 UN Climate Summit capped a year in the spotlight for the teenage climate activist. Delegates at the summit gave her a standing ovation, but the sound of their applause couldn't mask Greta Thunberg's deep frustration. "This is all wrong," she said. "I shouldn't be up here ... yet you all come to us young people for hope.
Liberia: SWAL Gets Financial Boost From LFA and Two EC Members
Monrovia — The Sports Writers Association of Liberia(SWAL) has received a huge financial boost from the Liberia Football Association. SWAL, on Tuesday benefited from the FIFA Covid-19 relief funds by collecting a check of US$2,500 from the LFA as the first payment of the FIFA Relief funds. The fund which was approved by FIFA is intended to help the football Community impacted by COVID 19 with all member associations getting one million United States Dollars into phases.
Gambia: Are There Unbailable Offences Under Gambian Law?
The 1997 Constitution of the Gambia has made all offences bailable in the Gambia. In fact, this is what made it possible for the leader of the UDP to be granted bail while charged with murder. The then Attorney General claimed that murder charges were unbailable. He relied on statutes rather than the Supreme law of the land. We held the contrary on the following grounds. First and Foremost, Section 19 of the Constitution, the supreme law of the land is explicit in its protection of liberty.
Zimbabwe: ZACC Challenges Waverley Blankets Probe
The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) wants the High Court to dismiss an effort by Waverley Blankets managing director Mr Aaron Vico to stop it from searching for documents that can prove or disprove whether Vico stole the multi-million-dollar company from its founder's family.
Gambia: IFK Gothenburg Signs Gambian-Eligible Yahya Kalley
By Arfang M.S. Camara Swedish top division side, IFK Gothenburg have signed the Gambian Eligible Swedish-born left-back Yahya Kalley from Malmo for two-and -half-years' contract. The 19-year-old defender who has been so impressive for the Swedish side Malmo, has been on the radar of many top European clubs including Juventus and Roma "This feels like the right environment for me to develop in," says the Gambian eligible Swedish-born left-back.
Sudan: March Supports Civilian Governor in Sudan's Kassala
Kassala — On Wednesday, thousands of residents of Kassala and surrounding villages ignored the curfew imposed on the town, and took to the streets, demanding the speedy arrival of Governor Saleh Ammar to the state. A man was killed and others were wounded in an ethnically-motivated attack in one of Kassala's residential districts.
Kenya: Jubilee Registers a Rise in Its Half Year Earnings By 5% to Hit Sh1.8 Billion
Nairobi — Jubilee Holdings Limited has announced a profit of Sh1.8 billion for the half-year ended June 30th, 2020. The performance has been attributed to improved insurance underwriting results from all of its Group operations across the region and robust investment income from its well-diversified and secure investment portfolios that are designed to deliver consistent long-term returns.
Tanzania: Chadema Brags of Early Victory in Sumbawanga
THE Chama Cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo (Chadema) in Rukwa Region has bragged that it will win 75 per cent of the Sumbawanga Urban Constituency votes in the October 28 elections this year. Chadema Rukwa Regional Chairperson Mr Shadrack Malila said this in a telephone interview with the 'Daily News' stressing that if fair play would be observed, victory would be on their side.
South Sudan: Two Negotiating Parties Continue Reviewing Political and Security Arrangements File in Juba
Juba — The delegations of Sudan government and the armed struggle movements - the Revolutionary Front - continued the negotiations Thursday morning at Pyramid Hotel in Juba, in the presence of the southern mediation.
Eritrea: Desert Locust Swarm in Northern Red Sea Region
Asmara — Desert locust swarm originating from neighboring countries of Ethiopia and Yemen has been detected in small scale in some areas of the Northern Red Sea Region.
Gambia: Story of the Week - the Adventures of Alkatan - 2
The people of Tonya Kunda were so happy that Degere had changed so much after Alkatan threw him down. Now they knew he would not dare beat anybody up because Alkatan was around. And to their surprise, Degere did not only not try to beat anybody up, he became one of the most peaceful and friendly people in Tonya Kunda. He now wore a permanent smile on his face and did not hesitate to say to anybody, you are a good person.
Liberia: Pres. Weah Distressed By Anti-Rape Protesters
By David S. Menjor President Weah: "We are all talking about rape, but why should someone be the insulting authority it is wrong to do so..." President George Manneh Weah has taken serious exception to the refusal of anti-rape protesters to present their petition to him through the Gender Minister Williametta Saydee-Tarr and Assistant Minister Mamensie Kaba on the first day of the protest.
Kenya: Maraga Launches Alternative Justice System to Reduce Case Backlog
Nairobi — Chief Justice David Maraga has launched the Alternative Justice System (AJS) Policy which is aimed at enhancing access to justice and supporting expeditious delivery of justice to citizens.
Nigeria: Despite Negative Growth, Economy Not Doing Badly - Senate President
Despite the latest figures of the Nigeria Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showing negative growth, Senate President Ahmed Lawan, has said Nigeria's economy was not doing badly. Lawan disclosed this to State House correspondents after the Council of State meeting presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa Abuja yesterday. According to him, the COVID -19 pandemic has had a negative impact on all economies all over the world.
Nigeria: Sexual Predators Have Soiled Student-Teacher Relationship - Omo-Agege
Sexual predators have turned the blessings in the student-educator fiduciary relationship of authority, dependency and trust to a source of torment, the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has said. Delivering a keynote address in Abuja on Thursday, at the Conference on Sexual Violence in Nigeria, Omo-Agege explained that this concern informed his decision to sponsor the Sexual Harassment Bill in the Senate.
Kenya: Telkom Restructures Business Weeks After Planned Merger With Airtel Backfired
Nairobi — Telkom Kenya has restructured its business to focus on digitization, consumers and offering cloud services, three weeks after pulling out of a planned merger with Airtel Kenya. The Company's CEO Mugo Kibati says the changes are reflective of the firm's new strategic direction and will enable them to sharpen its efficiencies. According to the CEO, the restructuring will not result in job losses, but will instead create new career opportunities.
Nigeria: Kano Elders Petition Buhari, Others Over Ganduje's Chinese Loan
Elders in Kano under the aegis of Kano Unity Forum, a group of over 15 Kano based local and specialized groups, on Thursday expressed grave reservations about the resolve of Governor Abdullahi Ganduje to obtain loan from China Development Bank to construct phase 1 component of Light Mono Rail to service Kano Metropolis.
Nigeria: Govt Inaugurates Special Visitation Panel for UNILAG
Abuja — The federal government has inaugurated the Presidential Visitation Panel saddled with the responsibility of looking into the crisis rocking the University of Lagos (UNILAG). The Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu, who inaugurated the panel headed by Prof. Tukur Sa'ad, on behalf of President Muhammad Buhari, yesterday in Abuja, however, warned members against interference with the activities of university management.
Nigeria: Okowa Blames Poor Industrial Revolution in Nigeria On Insecurity, Power Failure
Asaba — Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State, Thursday, blamed the poor industrial revolution and economic development in the country on the rising insecurity and poor power supply in Nigeria. Okowa who stated this at an interdenominational thanksgiving service to mark the 29th anniversary of the creation of the State at the Cathedral Church of St. Peter (Anglican Communion), Bishops Court, Asaba, acknowledged the benefits of a new state.
Nigeria: 9,418 Suspects Prosecuted for Drug-Related Offences in 2019 - NBS
About 9,418 suspects were prosecuted for drug-related offences in 2019 compared to 9,779 in 2018, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). Out of the number, 1,120 were convicted within the review period compared to 1,220 convicts in the preceding year.
Tanzania: Three More Eye Zanzibar Presidency
THREE Zanzibar presidential aspirants picked nomination forms here on Thursday, bringing to five the total number of contestants seeking occupancy of the prestigious Vugabased office. African Democratic Alliance Party's (ADA-TADEA) flag bearer Juma Ali Khatib arrived at the Zanzibar Electoral Commission (ZEC) offices at 10:00am and collected the papers ahead of National League for Democracy's (NLD) Mfaume Khamis who arrived at 11am.
Angola: Covid-19 - 83 New Infections, Two Deaths and 29 Recoveries
Luanda — Angolan health authorities have registered 83 new positive cases, two deaths and 29 patients recovered from Covid-19 in the last 24 hours. According to the Secretary of State for Public Health, Franco Mufinda, who was updating on the pandemic, among the new patients is one from Zaire province. Among the newly infected, he said, are 60 male and 23 female patients, aged between four and 83 years.
Angola: Government Approves National Policy of Traditional Medicine
Luanda — The Angolan government approved Wednesday the National Policy of Traditional and Complementary Medicine, reads the final statement of the eighth ordinary session of the Council of Ministers.
Nigeria: Please Tell Fani-Kayode to Lengthen His Fuse
I hear that Mr Short Fuse has swallowed his pride and apologized for his unwarranted vituperation and outpour of invectives on an innocent professional. You have come again, who is Mr Short Fuse? Don't you know Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, the one they call FFK? A one time Minister of Aviation who literally poured verbal acid on a Daily Trust Reporter, for asking an innocuous question? Oh, I read about the raw encounter and watched the video.
Nigeria: CBN Resumes Forex Sales to BDCs On Monday
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Thursday announced that the gradual sale of foreign exchange (forex) to licensed Bureau De Change (BDC) operators would resume from Monday.
Kenya: KeNHA Protests Grand Mullah's Award of Sh750,000 for Bentley Windscreen
Nairobi — The Kenya National Highway Authority (KeNHA) on Wednesday filed a petition against a ruling awarding city lawyer Ahmednasir Abdullahi, popularly known as Grand Mullah, Sh750,000, for damages on his posh car. Mullah was awarded in the damage of his Bentley Bentayga's windscreen by stone shrapnel while driving on the Nairobi-Namanga road in August 2018.
Nigeria: Nine States Affected As JAMB Delists 22 Centres
Abuja — The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has delisted over 22 Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres across nine states for allegedly defrauding 11,823 of its candidates to the tune of N59 million.
Nigeria: Ohanaeze Vows to Unravel Circumstances Surrounding Enugu Killings
Enugu — The Ohanaeze Ndigbo has vowed to get to the root of last Sunday's violent clash in Enugu State between members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and security operatives which led to the death of several persons on either side. The organisation said it must unravel the circumstances leading to the tragic incident, even as it expressed grief at the situation.
Rwanda, Burundi Move to Restore Security Ties
Rwanda and Burundi have shown signs of restoring relations caused by political row following a high level meeting of intelligence officials that took place in the Eastern Province. Military intelligence chiefs from the two countries met Wednesday at Nemba One Stop Border Post in Bugesera District to iron out the differences that have led to a crisis, which began in 2015.
Rwanda: Fitch Ratings Affirms Rwanda's Credit Standing as Stable
International credit rating agency, Fitch Rating has rated Rwanda's creditworthiness at B+ with a stable outlook. Credit rating is an independent assessment of a country's creditworthiness. The ratings give investors and fund managers insight into the level of risk associated with investing in the debt of a particular country, including any political risk.
Nigeria: PRRI Commends Nigerian Army's Successes in North-West
The Peace, Reconciliation and Rehabilitation Initiative (PRRI) has hailed the Nigerian Army for recording massive successes in its operations across the Northwest. The PRRI, in a statement through its Director, Mary Odoma, on Thursday, said the establishment of the Army Super Camp IV as well as as the launch of "Operation Sahel Sanity" in Faskari, Katsina State in July marked the dawn of a new era.
Africa: AfDB - Buhari, Okonjo-Iweala Congratulate Adesina
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the president of the African Development Bank, Akinwunmi Adesina, over his re-election for a second term in office. In a tweet via his verified handle, @Mbuhari, the president described Mr Adesina's re-election as a well deserved victory. "I congratulate @akin_adesina on his re-election for a second term in office as President of the @AfDB_Group," Mr Buhari said in a tweet Thursday afternoon. "It is a well deserved victory.
Kenya: PAIX Data Centres Enters Kenyan Market, Starts Construction of Its Nairobi Office
Nairobi — PAIX Data Centres ("PAIX"), a Pan-African provider of cloud- and carrier-neutral colocation data centre services, has announced the construction of its Nairobi data centre "PAIX Nairobi-1" for opening in November this year. PAIX's new data centre facility in Kenya is part of the company's accelerated Pan-African expansion, following its 2018 entry into the West African market with PAIX ACC1, the leading cloud- and carrier-neutral data centre in Accra, Ghana.
Nigeria: Covid-19 - Nigeria Postpones Resumption of International Flights
The Nigerian government has postponed the resumption of international flights to September 5. International flights were earlier scheduled to resume on August 29. "Regret to announce that the international flight resumption earlier scheduled to resume on 29th August has been shifted to 5th September 2020," the ministry of aviation tweeted on Thursday.
Mali: Does Mali's Coup Advance Democracy?
Washington, DC — In an all too familiar scene, on Aug. 18, Malian soldiers arrested the president and other senior officials, took over state television, and put themselves in charge. This is the second coup in Mali since 2012, when the country spiraled into a multi-layered crisis that persists to this day.
Africa: Staff Say Sexism, Racism and Abuse Are 'Systemic' in UN-Led Climate Fund
Current and former Green Climate Fund workers said they suffered or witnessed instances of inappropriate relationships and abuse of power Seventeen employees of the world's largest global climate fund, based in South Korea, have complained of sexism, racism and harassment within the troubled United Nations-led project.
Angola: Mjd, Federations Analyse Sports Activities Resumption
Luanda — A proposal for health regulations for the resumption of sports activities will be discussed Thursday in Luanda between the Ministry for Youth and Sports and leaders of national federations. This is an issue that diverges the national associative movement regarding the advisable period for the return to the fields, taking into account the issue of biosafety, due to the covid -19 pandemic.
East Africa: Uncertainty Clouds East African Community Budget Tabling
Arusha — Uncertainty over the delayed tabling of the 2020/2021 budget of the East African Community (EAC) continued yesterday as the tabling was cancelled at the last minute. This time, it failed due to lack of quorum as none of the Kenyan members to the East African Legislative Assembly (Eala) joined turn the virtual sitting.
Tanzania: Latest - Tcra Suspends Clouds FM and TV for Seven Days, Station Goes Off Air
Dar es Salaam — The Tanzania Communication Regulatory Authority (TCRA) has on Thursday August 27 banned Clouds TV and Clouds FM for Seven days with immediate effect. The authority said in a press conference today that the station has been banned after it announced election statistics that had not been approved by the National Electoral Commission.
Nigeria: The Femi Fani-Kayode in All of Us
... even as we all jump on the mainstream bandwagon of critically analysing the actions of the former minster, this regrettable event provides an invaluable opportunity for everyone to examine on a society-wide level, and in our personal spaces, the little Femi Fani-Kayodes in us all.
Zimbabwe: Prominent Miller Moss Arrested
Harare miller Wayne Moss (46), the managing director of Mr Brands, and another local company director were recently arrested on allegations of duping a city businessman of US$25 000 cash after misrepresenting to him that they had off-shore free funds in the United Kingdom. Moss, who is jointly charged with Kudakwashe Gambanga (35), a director of Avanteguard (Pvt) Ltd, yesterday appeared at the Mbare Magistrates' Court on fraud charges and the two were remanded out of custody to September 3.
Uganda: Journalists Lose Assault Case, Ordered to Pay Shs10m to Registrar
Kampala — Court has ordered two journalists to pay Shs10 million as costs to Mr Fred Waninda, a senior court registrar of the High Court, after losing an assault case they had filed against him. Mr Hannington Kisakye and Mr Eric Yiga attached to Salt Media and Smart 24 respectively, were on Wednesday ordered to pay the costs along with Uganda Journalists Association (UJA), a body that fights for the professional rights of journalists.
Kenya: Obado, His Four Children Spend Night in Cells in Graft Probe
Migori Governor Okoth Obado and his four children accused of stealing millions from public coffers yesterday had a long day that ended in them sleeping on cold, hard floors of police cells. The Obados spent the night at the basement cells of Integrity Centre, the nerve centre of the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) in Nairobi, upon completing a 315-kilometre ride from Kisii to the capital.
Rwanda Seeks Extradition of Genocide Suspect Aloys Ntiwiragabo
According to the Prosecutor, up to 25 witness accounts are recorded all pining the suspect in his role in the massacres 26 years ago. Kigali is "hoping" that authorities in France arrest and extradite a top Genocide suspect recently found to be living there. This comes after a French newspaper, Mediapart, recently revealed the presence in France of Col Aloys Ntiwiragabo, a mastermind of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda.
Nigeria: Fuel Scooper, One Other Injured As Petrol Tanker Explodes in Bauchi
Two people have sustained various degrees of injury after a petrol tanker exploded at the gate of Federal Polytechnic Bauchi on Thursday morning. Eyewitnesses found at the scene of the explosion told Vanguard that Fire Service Officers in collaboration with the staff of the fire department of the polytechnic ensured that the fire was put off before it could damage more properties in the area.
Rwanda: As Cases of Covid-19 Surge, Rwanda Imposes New Restrictions Including Extending Curfew By 2 Hours
Amidst the growing number of cases of Covid-19, the Government has directed that curfew hours be brought ahead to start at 7 p.m., across the country. This is one of the resolutions from the cabinet meeting held on Wednesday, August 26. Curfew had been set at 9 p.m. "Movements are prohibited from 7 pm to 5 am," a statement from the Prime Minister's Office reads in part.
Africa: What Is Mali Telling Africa?
ECOWAS is right to be concerned about what is going on in Mali. But to find out why the country once described as the "the sea of stability in West Africa" has fallen into chaos, leaders in the subregion must look at the man in the mirror. The proliferation of bad political examples and the disdain for collaborative politics are hard to ignore. Mali is a cautionary tale. The headlines, especially in the Western press, suggest that Africa is back again in the news for the wrong reasons.
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