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Special Adviser on Gender and Social Protection to former Vice-President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, Akosua Manu, has called for a proper national child protection framework to safeguard pupils who suffer sexual abuse in schools.
Africa · MyJoyOnline · Latest (Ghana) ·
The Clerk to the National Assembly, Kamoru Ogunlana, has warned against promoting staff based on external influence rather than merit and competence. Read More: https://punchng.com/nassembly-clerk-warns-against-lobbying-for-staff-promotions/
Africa · Punch · Latest (Nigeria) ·
Covenant University and development experts have called for increased research into food preservation and distribution to address Nigeria’s food crisis. Read More: https://punchng.com/covenant-varsity-experts-seek-solutions-to-nigerias-food-crisis/
Africa · Punch · Latest (Nigeria) ·
Morocco’s newly appointed Minister of Energy, Mines and Sustainable Development, Charafat Afailal, is returning to government after a previous tenure overseeing the water sector, bringing an engineering background, parliamentary experience and a long-standing role within the Party of Progress and…
Africa · Hespress English · Latest (Morocco) ·
Igara West MP Amanya Cohen Kyampene says a proposed national charcoal ban could hurt low-income households and small food businesses, urging government to provide affordable cooking alternatives before imposing restrictions.
Africa · Nile Post · Latest (Uganda) ·
The Owa Obokun of Ijesaland, Oba Adesuyi Hastrup, has warned his chiefs and security operatives against aiding land grabbers in Osun State. Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-monarch-warns-chiefs-security-operatives-against-land-grabbing/
Africa · Punch · Latest (Nigeria) ·
A look at Elon Musk’s biggest innovations, from early internet ventures like Zip2 and PayPal to electric cars, reusable rockets, and flying car concepts. Read More: https://punchng.com/from-online-maps-to-flying-cars-elon-musks-biggest-innovations/
Africa · Punch · Latest (Nigeria) ·
Leaders across Lango say deteriorating roads are cutting off communities, raising transport costs and undermining access to markets and public services, as they demand government explanations for the region’s limited representation in planned infrastructure upgrades.
Africa · Nile Post · Latest (Uganda) ·
The APC National Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda, has predicted that President Bola Tinubu will secure over 70% of northern votes in the 2027 election. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-north-will-give-tinubu-over-70-of-votes-apc-chairman-predicts/
Africa · Punch · Latest (Nigeria) ·
Independent candidate Stephen Luyimbaazi has won the Kirindi Village LC I by-election in Kayunga District, defeating National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate Swaibu Musana and National Resistance Movement (NRM) candidate....
Africa · Nile Post · Latest (Uganda) ·
The Federal Government has commissioned the first of 3,700 rural connectivity towers in Bende, Abia State, to provide broadband to underserved communities. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-begins-3700-rural-connectivity-tower-rollout-in-abia/
Africa · Punch · Latest (Nigeria) ·
The Finance ministry official says mining investment can create jobs and transform communities as Sino Minerals commissions Shs1.2 billion administrative infrastructure in Kabale District.
Africa · Nile Post · Latest (Uganda) ·
Vice President Kashim Shettima has unveiled the Arewa for Asiwaju campaign head office in Abuja to support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid. Read More: https://punchng.com/shettima-unveils-arewa-for-asiwaju-campaign-office-in-abuja/
Africa · Punch · Latest (Nigeria) ·
Farmers and agricultural stakeholders are urging greater investment in indigenous seeds, traditional foods and sustainable farming to improve child nutrition, strengthen household food security and help communities withstand climate change.
Africa · Nile Post · Latest (Uganda) ·
The Minister for the Presidency has urged Ugandans in Australia and the wider Australasian region to invest in Uganda, share their expertise and build international partnerships to support economic transformation.
Africa · Nile Post · Latest (Uganda) ·
Uganda’s vanilla exports fell from 603 metric tonnes in 2024 to about 455 tonnes last year, prompting stakeholders to urge farmers to maintain plantations and capitalise on international demand.
Africa · Nile Post · Latest (Uganda) ·
The Sultan of Sokoto has urged FRSC Special Marshals to adopt data-driven strategies and partnerships to reduce road traffic crashes and save lives in Nige Read More: https://punchng.com/use-data-to-curb-road-crashes-sultan-tells-frsc-marshals/
Africa · Punch · Latest (Nigeria) ·
The Ministry of Gender has tasked security officials with investigating the disappearance of two motorcycles supplied to a beneficiary group, as a nationwide assessment examines accountability and the impact of the government programme.
Africa · Nile Post · Latest (Uganda) ·
Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji says his administration will focus on industrialisation and the growth of small businesses in its second term. Read More: https://punchng.com/industrialisation-small-businesses-next-focus-after-infrastructure-oyebanji/
Africa · Punch · Latest (Nigeria) ·
Prof Kindiki says he won’t allow contractors who have received government money to do shoddy work.
Africa · Nation · Kenya ·
From a former Golden Eaglets goalkeeper representing Uganda to Nigerian-born players choosing Malawi, Sudan and Benin Republic, footballers with Nigerian connections are finding international opportunities elsewhere in Africa.
Africa · Premium Times · Latest (Nigeria) ·
Morocco’s newly appointed minister-delegate in charge of maritime fisheries, Ahmed El Mahdi Mezouari, takes office with a long political career in the Socialist Union of Popular Forces (USFP) and a series of economic, environmental and infrastructure challenges facing the fisheries sector.
Africa · Hespress English · Latest (Morocco) ·
The commission's Director of Technical Standards and Network Integrity, Edoyemi Ogoh, said the verification process would protect consumers from buying fake devices and help prevent substandard handsets from affecting network service quality for other users.
Africa · Premium Times · Latest (Nigeria) ·
Twelve members of Morocco’s new government will have to give up their parliamentary seats after being appointed ministers, as Moroccan law prohibits members of the House of Representatives from simultaneously serving in government.
Africa · Hespress English · Latest (Morocco) ·