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๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
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Kenya: Govt Grants Amnesty for Kenyans Who Joined Russian Military After Stop List Agreement

The Kenyan government will grant amnesty to citizens who unlawfully joined the Russian military after an agreement was reached to cease their recruitment.

Mar 23 โ€ข 05:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Haaretz
National & Local

Government to Supreme Court: We will not deal with recruiting haredim for the IDF during the war

The Israeli government informed the Supreme Court that it will not focus on recruiting Haredi individuals for the IDF as long as the war is ongoing.

Mar 19 โ€ข 17:27 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Zimbabwe: Fuel Prices Rise, but Supplies Safe As Govt Reassures Nation

The Zimbabwean government has announced increased fuel prices while assuring the public that fuel supplies remain stable and adequate.

Mar 19 โ€ข 06:26 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Liberia: House Passes Law to Ban Govt Officials From Serving On Boards, Management Roles

The Liberian House of Representatives has passed a law that prohibits active government officials from serving on the boards or management of public institutions to enhance governance and transparency.

Mar 18 โ€ข 09:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
World

Afghan govt says 'around 400' killed in Pakistani strike on hospital

The Afghan government reports that approximately 400 people were killed in a Pakistani airstrike targeting a hospital.

Mar 17 โ€ข 13:28 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: City Hall Mandates 48-Hour Action Plan in Govt-Backed Flood Response

Nairobi's City Hall has directed an immediate coordinated response to ongoing flooding with a 48-hour action plan to address infrastructure damage and drainage issues.

Mar 16 โ€ข 14:21 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: Govt Finalizes Plans for 369km SGR Line to Western Kenya

The Kenyan government is set to begin the construction of a 369-kilometer extension of the Standard Gauge Railway from Naivasha to Kisumu, aimed at boosting regional trade and transport.

Mar 16 โ€ข 10:45 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Govt Targets Women for Energy Access, Digital Inclusion, Others

The Nigerian government has announced initiatives aimed at improving energy access, digital inclusion, and various aspects of women's empowerment during an event at the United Nations.

Mar 16 โ€ข 04:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Govt, private sector unite for trade digitalisation

The Nigerian government and private sector are collaborating to enhance trade digitalisation, with awareness programs scheduled to improve stakeholder readiness for a new technology-driven trade environment.

Mar 16 โ€ข 01:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Man in viral Ramadan palliative video mentally ill โ€” Kebbi govt

The Kebbi State Government claims that a viral video alleging inadequate distribution of Ramadan palliatives is staged and features a mentally ill man manipulated by political opponents.

Mar 15 โ€ข 10:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
National & Local

Sweden investigates potential e-govt platform hack

Swedish authorities are investigating a potential security breach of their e-government platform, which involved sensitive information and personal data being compromised.

Mar 13 โ€ข 21:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

UK govt warns petrol retailers against โ€˜unfair practicesโ€™ during Iran war

Britain's energy minister has issued a warning to petrol retailers against unfair practices amid concerns over rising fuel prices linked to the Iran conflict.

Mar 13 โ€ข 19:38 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Uganda: Govt Launches Nationwide Consultations Before Relaunch of Express Penalty System

The Ugandan government has initiated nationwide consultations with transport sector stakeholders in preparation for the relaunch of the Express Penalty System and Fine Issuance System.

Mar 9 โ€ข 09:38 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Africa: Govt Leases Former Livestock Research Land to Africa Tech University in Tororo

The Ugandan government has leased land to Africa Tech University to foster education and development in Tororo District.

Mar 9 โ€ข 09:38 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Rwanda: Govt Moves to Curb Subsidy Misuse Under New Law

Rwanda has enacted a new law aimed at ensuring transparency and fairness in the allocation of public subsidies to avoid market distortion.

Mar 9 โ€ข 06:18 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: 76% of 2025 Capital Spending Achieved - Govt

The Nigerian government asserts that despite concerns over low capital release rates to ministries, capital projects are being actively implemented.

Mar 9 โ€ข 04:57 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: What Resolution of 30-Year OPL 245 Dispute Means for Nigeria - Govt

The Nigerian government claims that resolving the OPL 245 dispute is a major achievement for the economy and could enhance investment opportunities.

Mar 9 โ€ข 04:57 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Adoke Demands Apology From Nigerian Govt Over Persecution in Opl 245 Dispute

Mohammed Adoke requests a formal apology from the Nigerian government for his alleged persecution concerning the OPL 245 oil block deal, following the government's recent decision to implement resolution agreements regarding the dispute.

Mar 6 โ€ข 11:01 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Liberia: Govt Launches Major Initiative to Boost Domestic Revenue and Tax Reform

The Government of Liberia has initiated a new program in collaboration with African Development Bank and Export-Import Bank of Korea to enhance domestic revenue mobilization and tax reform, particularly in the mining sector.

Mar 6 โ€ข 04:46 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Uganda: Govt, World Bank Call for More Suppliers to Boost Fuelwood Support in Kyangwali Refugee Settlement

Government and World Bank officials urge increased private supply participation in the fuelwood chain to support refugees in Kyangwali.

Mar 5 โ€ข 12:25 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Has Up to Three Months of Fuel Reserves - Govt

The Zimbabwean government has announced that the country's fuel reserves could last between two and three months amid global tensions affecting energy supplies.

Mar 5 โ€ข 12:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ RNZ World
National & Local

Live: Govt preparing to send Defence Force planes to Middle East for possible evacuations

The New Zealand government is preparing to deploy Defence Force planes to the Middle East for potential evacuations amid ongoing regional tensions.

Mar 4 โ€ข 16:25 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Zimbabwe: Govt Imposes Indefinite Mineral Export Ban Citing Under-Declaration, Illicit Stockpiling

The Zimbabwean government has imposed an indefinite ban on the export of lithium concentrates and unprocessed ores due to concerns about under-declaration and illicit stockpiling by mining companies.

Mar 4 โ€ข 07:09 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Rwanda: Govt Backs RDF Defensive Posture Amidst 'One-Sided' Sanctions By U.S.

The Rwandan government defends the Rwanda Defence Force against recent U.S. sanctions, calling them unjust and a misrepresentation of the conflict in eastern DR Congo.

Mar 3 โ€ข 05:21 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Zimbabwe: Thousands Walk Free As Govt Grants Amnesty to Rehabilitated Prisoners

Thousands of prisoners in Zimbabwe are being released under a new presidential clemency aimed at promoting rehabilitation and reducing overcrowding in prisons.

Mar 3 โ€ข 05:11 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Govt Begins Oil, Gas Revenues Executive Order Implementation

The Nigerian government has started implementing the Oil and Gas Revenues Executive Order 09 to enhance federal revenue management.

Mar 2 โ€ข 12:44 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Uganda: Gomba Coffee Farmers Fault Govt Over Market Failures

Coffee farmers in Gomba District of Uganda have criticized the government for not securing reliable markets, leading to financial losses after harvest.

Mar 2 โ€ข 12:43 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Ghana: Former MCE, Eight Others in Court Over Fraudulent Sale of Govt Land

A Kumasi High Court has granted bail to the former Municipal Chief Executive and eight others accused of unlawfully selling government land intended for a community hospital.

Mar 2 โ€ข 11:05 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Namibia: Govt Calls for Transparency, Discipline and Unity

The Namibian government urged sport federations to be disciplined, transparent, and united at their annual general assembly.

Mar 2 โ€ข 09:14 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Govt, African Finance Corporation Sign Landmark $1.3 Billion Alumina Deal

The Nigerian government has partnered with the African Finance Corporation to sign a $1.3 billion deal for an alumina project, aimed at enhancing the mining sector's output.

Mar 2 โ€ข 06:56 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Tanzania: Govt Steps Up Review of Land Disputes - PM

The Tanzanian government is reviewing national land disputes to address issues threatening social cohesion, according to Prime Minister Dr. Mwigulu Nchemba.

Mar 2 โ€ข 06:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Kwankwasoโ€™s son, others sue Kano govt over vehicle recovery

Five former cabinet members of the Kano State Government have filed a lawsuit against the state over the recovery of their official vehicles.

Feb 27 โ€ข 20:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
National & Local

Israel's Supreme Court allows aid groups facing govt ban to keep working in Gaza

Israel's Supreme Court has temporarily blocked a government ban on 37 foreign aid organizations in Gaza and the West Bank, allowing them to continue their operations while the court reviews the case.

Feb 27 โ€ข 15:29 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Liberia: Weah's Wife Not Targeted, Govt Says

The Liberian government clarifies that the asset recovery efforts do not specifically target former First Lady Clar Weah, but rather the Clar Hope Foundation, suspected of being established using government resources.

Feb 27 โ€ข 10:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

DSS hands over missing Jigawa teenager to state govt

The Department of State Services has released Walida Ibrahim, a missing teenager from Jigawa State, to the state government following an investigation into her disappearance.

Feb 26 โ€ข 21:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Ogun fish farmers decry insecurity, seek govt intervention

Fish farmers in Ogun State, Nigeria, are pressing the government for intervention to address the insecurity surrounding their communities, following a recent abduction incident involving one of their own.

Feb 26 โ€ข 18:08 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Zimbabwe: Govt Lithium Export Ban Sparks Hope for Value Addition

Zimbabwe's government has banned the export of raw lithium concentrate to encourage local processing and enhance economic growth.

Feb 26 โ€ข 12:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Govt begs Delta youths to join military

The Delta State Government is urging eligible youths to apply for admission into the Nigerian Defence Academy as part of efforts to increase the state's representation in the military.

Feb 26 โ€ข 00:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
National & Local

DR Congo govt forces launch attacks on multiple fronts against AFC/M23 troops

The DR Congo government launched multiple attacks against AFC/M23 rebels, particularly around the strategic mining town of Rubaya, utilizing drone strikes.

Feb 25 โ€ข 17:20 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Zimbabwe: U.S. Says Zimbabwean Govt's Decision to Refuse U.S.$367 Million Health Fund Is Regrettable

U.S. Ambassador Pamela Tremont expressed disappointment over the Zimbabwean government's refusal of a vital $367 million health fund aimed at combating HIV/AIDS.

Feb 25 โ€ข 06:34 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Papiri Abductions - Nigerian Govt Denies Paying Ransom to Terrorists

The Nigerian government denied allegations of paying ransom to Boko Haram for the release of students abducted from St Mary Catholic School, Papiri.

Feb 25 โ€ข 03:39 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: Govt to Launch SGR Extension From Naivasha to Kisumu By March 2026

The Kenyan government is set to launch the extension of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) from Naivasha to Kisumu next month, with an expected completion date in June 2027.

Feb 24 โ€ข 14:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

DF suspends public competition deadlines until 2027; understand what happens now

The government of the Federal District of Brazil has suspended the validity of public competition deadlines until 2027, affecting candidates awaiting appointments.

Feb 24 โ€ข 07:01 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Govt, World Bank Train 1,500 Kano Youths in Carpentry, Others

The Nigerian government, in collaboration with the World Bank, has launched a vocational training program to empower over 1,500 youths in Kano.

Feb 24 โ€ข 06:59 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Govt, UK to Nigerians - Beware of Fake Overseas Job Offers

Nigerian authorities and the UK High Commission have issued a warning to citizens about fraudulent overseas job offers that are being used to traffic victims.

Feb 24 โ€ข 06:59 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Namibia: Govt Bigwigs to Swallow Public Health Pill First

Senior government officials in Namibia will be required to utilize public healthcare facilities starting April 1 as part of a healthcare reform initiative directed by President Nandi-Ndaitwah.

Feb 24 โ€ข 06:58 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Rwanda: What to Know As Govt Sets Deadline for Factories to Relocate to Industrial Zones

Rwanda's government has mandated that factories operating outside of designated industrial zones must relocate within ten years to enhance order in industrial development and protect the environment.

Feb 24 โ€ข 05:50 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Gauteng Govt To Set Up Infrastructure Agency

The Gauteng government plans to establish a new infrastructure agency to centralize major projects and improve service delivery.

Feb 24 โ€ข 05:44 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Govt Seeks Funding to Expand Clean Cooking Access for 5m Homes

The Nigerian government is seeking global funding to improve clean cooking access for five million households by 2030 as part of its energy reforms.

Feb 24 โ€ข 05:20 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Uganda: Govt Tightens Controls On Governance Deals and ICT Spending in 2026/27 Budget

The Ugandan government has implemented stricter controls on governance-related projects and ICT spending in the upcoming budget, mandating Cabinet approval for all related contracts and agreements.

Feb 23 โ€ข 18:08 UTC

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