Politics & Government Africa

[GroundUp] Residents of KwaDabeka camp implore the eThekwini municipality to hear their pleas

[The Herald] The City of Harare has launched a full-scale emergency response to a growing bed bug infestation in Mbare flats.

[UN News] Facing a staggering $4 trillion annual financing gap for development and mounting trade wars, top UN officials on Monday called for urgent action to rescue the Sustainable Development Goals and revive international cooperation.

Russia deepens influence in Africa with strategic partnership in Somalia  Horseed Media

[Ivanhoe Atlantic] Wilmington, Delaware — Trump Administration issues public statement in support of independently operated multi-user rail in Liberia Mr. Massad Boulos, Senior State Department Advisor on Africa has confirmed the United States Government’s official position:”Reliable infrastructure is key to sustainable development. In Liberia, President Boakai is making progress in establishing a multi-user railway managed by an independent operator which will create new economic opportunities for Liberia’s people and attract U.S. investors. The

ASG Brings Pan-African Vision to Cairo, Seeks Future Leaders  Dailynewsegypt

[Liberian Observer] Opposition leader Alexander B. Cummings has sharply criticized President Joseph Boakai for what he described as ‘weak and indecisive’ leadership amid the ongoing leadership crisis at the House of Representatives. Cummings, in a strongly worded statement, accused the President of failing to uphold the Supreme Court’s ruling affirming the legitimacy of Speaker J. Fonati Koffa and called for urgent political intervention to restore order and respect for the rule of law.

[Liberian Investigator] Monrovia — The leadership of Liberia’s House of Representatives on Sunday lauded President Joseph Nyuma Boakai and his administration for what it described as “tireless efforts” to deliver tangible development outcomes and vital economic relief to a nation grappling with major post-pandemic and post-donor transitions.

[New Zimbabwe] NewZimbabwe.com has invited Mr. Vengai Madzima, the Senior Partner at Madzima Chidyausiku Museta Legal Practitioners (MCM Legal) to discuss with us legal issues that affect Zimbabweans living in the diaspora. The discussions are of a general nature and those seeking specific legal advice should contact their lawyer.

Africa’s economy tested by global headwinds  thecitizen.co.tz