Kenya: The Choice Facing Kenya and How We Got Here

[African Arguments] After many cycles of betrayed hopes, Kenya votes again in August. Neither frontrunner promises a leftward break, but their visions differ vastly. Source

Tunisia: Curbing Tunisia's Crippling Illicit Financial Flows

[ISS] Comprehensive anti-corruption reforms are needed to staunch the outflows draining the country's economy. Source

Nigeria: I Prefer Younger Running Mate, Not Old Politicians - Peter Obi

[Premium Times] "I want those who can look into my face and say, Mr President, you are wrong.' Source

Nigeria: Buhari Assigns Portfolios to Four New Ministers, Reassigns Four Old Ones

[Premium Times] President Buhari urges the new ministers to be conscious that time is of the essence as they assume office. Source

Kenya: High Court in Mombasa Declines to Lift Orders Barring IEBC Ballot Paper Printing in Mombasa Governor Race

[Capital FM] Mombasa -- The High Court in Mombasa has refused to lift orders barring the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) from gazetting and printing ballot papers for the Mombasa governor contest. Source

Kenya: Justice Okong'o Says Mothers Should Be Allowed to Make Their Choice On Abortion

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Justice Okong'o Samson Odhiambo says mothers should be allowed to make a choice on whether they want to abort or not. Source

Tanzania: Rise in Import Bills Widens Z'bar Current Account

[Daily News] ZANZIBAR'S current account deficit has widened to 243.3 million US dollars, up from 187.9 million US dollars registered in the corresponding period in the previous year, largely attributed to an increase in imports bills coupled with a decline in exports. Source

Ethiopia: Harsh Rainy Season Compounds Misery of Evicted Residents in Addis Abeba

[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Around 80 households in Arada Sub City, Woreda 01 here in the capital Addis Abeba in the areas commonly known in Amharic as Eri Bekentu, are bracing for harsh rainy season after "the government has evicted us from our houses, which we have been living in for years without any warning or offering us alternative options," they told Addis Standard. Source

Zimbabwe: Over 50% Villagers Without Toilets in Matebeleland North, Relieving Themselves in Bushes - Report Claims

[New Zimbabwe] THE latest Zimbabwe Vulnerability Assessment Committee (ZimVAC) report has revealed that more than 50% of families in Matebeleland North province do not have access to toilets and relieve themselves in bushes. Source

Tanzania: UN Hails Tanzania for Speedy Covid-19 Vaccination

[Daily News] The United Nations (UN) has commended Tanzania's efforts in increasing the uptake of Covid-19 vaccines. Source

Kenya: Kenya Tourism Board in Campaign to Woo Indian Travellers

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) has commenced a joint promotional campaign with leading Indian travel agents targeting potential Indian travelers. Source

Uganda: Illegal River Sand Miners Boost Rising Flood Risk #AfricaClimateCrisis

[Thomson Reuters Foundation] Kanyangeya -- The illicit trade along the Nyamwamba River is exacerbating flooding as climate change brings more extreme weather Source