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Fri, 22 May 2026 19:11:51 GMTCongo-Kinshasa: Ebola Risk 'Very High' in Eastern DR Congo As UN Intensifies Response
[UN News] The UN is rushing emergency personnel, funding and supplies into eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to counter the fast-growing Ebola outbreak spreading through conflict-ravaged provinces.
Fri, 22 May 2026 12:12:38 GMT
Kenya: Mudavadi Warns Kenyans to Prepare for Tougher Times Ahead
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi Musalia has urged Kenyans to brace themselves for tougher economic and social challenges in the coming days, saying it is important for the government to communicate openly with the pub...
Fri, 22 May 2026 10:54:54 GMT
Tanzania: US Sanctions Tanzanian Police Officer Citing Torture of Activists
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The United States has designated a senior Tanzanian police official over gross human rights violations linked to the detention, torture, and sexual assault of Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi and Ugandan journalist and activist...
Fri, 22 May 2026 10:28:19 GMT
Liberia: Boakai Sends War Crimes Court, Anti-Corruption Bills to Legislature
[Liberian Investigator] President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has formally submitted legislation to the House of Representatives seeking to establish a War and Economic Crimes Court and a National Anti-Corruption Court, advancing what supporters describe as ...
Fri, 22 May 2026 09:42:59 GMT
Kenya: Public Transport Federation Ends Fuel Strike Following State House Talks
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Federation of Public Transport Sector (FPTS), including the Matatu Owners Association, on Friday called off the nationwide fuel strike following a high-level meeting with President William Ruto at State House Mombasa.
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Benin
Mon, 11 May 2026 18:17:38 GMTIllegal Gamblers Are Beating Benin's State Lottery At Its Own Game
[Daba Finance] Benin's state lottery operator (BRVM: LNBB) posted a 36% fall in net profit in 2025 and the company's management was unusually candid about why: unlicensed competitors are winning.
Mon, 11 May 2026 18:17:35 GMT
Bank of Africa Benin Grows Income As Deposits, Commissions Rise
[Daba Finance] Bank of Africa Benin (BRVM: BOAB) opened 2026 on solid ground, growing its net banking income 11% in the year to March compared to the same period a year earlier, driven by a near-19% jump in fee and commission income and an 8.5% rise ...
Wed, 06 May 2026 10:57:09 GMT
Benin Hands Romuald Wadagni a Growth Mandate and a Democratic Test
[ISS] How Benin's new president ensures inclusive growth, opens civic and political space and rebuilds regional ties will define his term.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 04:59:09 GMT
Benin Election - Wadagni's Landslide Win Raises Questions About His Legitimacy
[The Conversation Africa] Romuald Wadagni won the 2026 presidential election in Benin with over 94% of the vote. Wadagni, 50, is a technocrat who became an influential finance minister under Patrice Talon from 2016 until his election.
Botswana
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 04:52:28 GMTBotswana Launches Program Linking Startups to $150m Climate Fund
[Daba Finance] Botswana Innovation Fund and Scalar International launched the Scalar Botswana Innovation Program, a 12-month initiative to support climate and digital technology startups.
Fri, 27 Mar 2026 05:15:57 GMT
Boko Commits to Advance BIUST Mission
[Botswana Daily News] Palapye -- President Advocate Duma Boko has promised to champion Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST)'s mission, advocate its interests and promote its achievements within Botswana and beyond. Pres...
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:08:10 GMT
FMD Prevalence Declines
[Botswana Daily News] Masunga -- Vaccination for Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) at Zone 6b, North of Bisoli Farm is at 95.5 per cent and at 96 per cent at Zone 3c - Maitengwe but a small number of cattle still show a few signs of the disease.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:08:59 GMT
Revamped Mpatlise App to Revitalise Agriculture
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- The launch of the revamped Mpatlise Application signals a step in advancing Botswana's digital transformation and revitalising the agricultural sector.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 06:46:58 GMT
Govt Backs Stanbic Housing Loan Initiative
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- In a strategic bid to address housing demand in Botswana, Stanbic Bank Botswana has unveiled Legae Home Loan, an initiative aimed at making home ownership a possibility for Batswana.
Burkina Faso
Thu, 07 May 2026 07:08:21 GMTBurkina Faso's Junta Escalates Attack On Information
[HRW] Ban on TV5Monde Reflects Broader Offensive Against Independent Media
Tue, 05 May 2026 05:58:08 GMT
Somali Security Minister Visits Burkina Faso to Boost Security Cooperation
[Shabelle] Ouagadougou -- Somalia's security Minister, Abdullahi Sheikh Ismail (Fartaag), has arrived in Burkina Faso for an official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral security cooperation, officials said.
Tue, 05 May 2026 18:09:17 GMT
BOA Burkina Faso Revenue Falls As Country Risk Weighs On Lending
[Daba Finance] Bank of Africa Burkina Faso, the Ouagadougou-based lender and BMCE Group subsidiary, opened 2026 with net profit of 4.52 billion FCFA ($8.1 million) in the first quarter, down 13% from 5.2 billion FCFA ($9.3 million) a year earlier, as...
Tue, 05 May 2026 18:08:28 GMT
Coris Bank Profit Up 22 Percent in Standout First-Quarter Results
[Daba Finance] Coris Bank International, the Ouagadougou-based lender listed on the BRVM, delivered a first-quarter result that stands out across the regional banking sector, with net profit rising 22% to 21.5 billion FCFA ($38.4 million) and deposit...
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:01:51 GMT
All of Africa Today - April 29, 2026
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Burundi
Tue, 19 May 2026 11:42:10 GMTCardinal Tagle in Burundi - a Homily On Communion and Prayer for the 75th Anniversary of the St. Peter Claver Seminary
[Agenzia Fides] Bujumbura -- Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, Pro-Prefect of the Dicastery for Evangelization, Section for First Evangelization and New Particular Churches, visited Burundi on Saturday, May 16, 2026. The Filipino Cardinal was warmly recei...
Mon, 11 May 2026 08:30:18 GMT
Burundi, South Sudan Ruling Party Leaders Arrive Ahead of Museveni Inauguration
[Nile Post] Senior leaders of ruling parties in Burundi and South Sudan this evening arrived at Entebbe International Airport ahead of President Museveni's seventh inauguration slated for Tuesday.
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:51:53 GMT
Central Sahel - Millions of Children in Humanitarian Need, Unicef Official Warns
[UN News] Nearly 7.5 million children across the Central Sahel region in Africa are in urgent need of humanitarian assistance - "an emergency that remains too far from the attention of the international community," a senior official with the UN child...
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 06:37:30 GMT
Brussels Must Stop Sheltering FDLR Financiers
[New Times] Belgium's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister, Maxime Prévot, recently dismissed allegations that Brussels is arming Burundi to wage war against Rwanda, calling them false and entirely unfounded. He went further, warni...
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:49:29 GMT
2027 - Burundi's President Named Ruling Party Candidate
[Daily Trust] Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye has been named as the candidate of his ruling party for the presidential election due to be held next year, the party said on Sunday.
Cameroon
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 06:51:52 GMTDangote Refinery Sells PMs Cargoes to Cote d'Ivoire, Cameroon, 3 Others
[Daily Trust] The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has strengthened Nigeria's presence in the regional energy market with the sale of 12 cargoes, totalling 456,000 tonnes (456KT) of refined petroleum products.
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 18:12:21 GMT
Cameroon to Launch First Census in Two Decades Next Month
[Daba Finance] Cameroon will begin its fourth General Population and Housing Census on April 24, with field operations running through May 29, marking the country's first full census since 2005.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:25:52 GMT
A Cameroon-Central African Republic Strategy Could Disrupt Illicit Gold Networks
[ISS] A four-part plan could enable both countries to deal with the artisanal gold mining economy that is fuelling border crime.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 06:58:59 GMT
All of Africa Today - March 5, 2026
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Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:38:30 GMT
UK to Stop Issuing Study Visas for Cameroon and Sudan
[Vanguard] The British government announced Tuesday that it would stop issuing education visas to nationals from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar and Sudan and work visas for Afghans as part of its broader clampdown on asylum seekers.
Cape Verde
Fri, 22 May 2026 17:01:33 GMTNamibia Scores Football Agent Tips in Cape Verde
[Namibian] Namibia was represented at the African Football Agents Conference in Cape Verde to discuss governance, player welfare and the implementation of continental football regulations.
Mon, 11 May 2026 06:15:25 GMT
How an SA Team of Scientists Hunted a Rare Hantavirus Strain
[Daily Maverick] South African medical scientists have, just like with Covid-19, once again done the country proud by working fast and efficiently to discover the cause of death and illness on a stricken cruise ship.
Thu, 07 May 2026 06:39:26 GMT
I've Investigated a Hantavirus Outbreak. Here's What I Can Tell You About the Cruise Ship Cluster
[The Conversation Africa] The cruise ship cluster of hantavirus cases continues to grow. The World Health Organization reports that as of May 6 there were eight cases, three of whom are confirmed by laboratory testing as hantavirus. In recent days, w...
Thu, 07 May 2026 06:36:09 GMT
Hantavirus Outbreak - Another Passenger Contracts Disease
[UN News] It's been confirmed that another passenger from the cruise liner linked to the outbreak of hantavirus has contracted the disease, which has claimed the lives of three people on board and sparked an international alert coordinated by the UN ...
Tue, 05 May 2026 15:59:45 GMT
10 Things to Know About Hantavirus
[Vanguard] Hantavirus has returned to global attention following reports of a suspected outbreak aboard a cruise ship travelling across the Atlantic Ocean, where multiple passengers reportedly died and others fell seriously ill.
Central Africa
Fri, 22 May 2026 19:11:51 GMTCongo-Kinshasa: Ebola Risk 'Very High' in Eastern DR Congo As UN Intensifies Response
[UN News] The UN is rushing emergency personnel, funding and supplies into eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to counter the fast-growing Ebola outbreak spreading through conflict-ravaged provinces.
Fri, 22 May 2026 09:34:25 GMT
Congo-Kinshasa: As Ebola Resurfaces in DR Congo, So Do Critical Questions About How to Respond
[The New Humanitarian] Bunia & Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo -- "It's going to be a real race against time."
Fri, 22 May 2026 07:09:04 GMT
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Fri, 22 May 2026 19:04:11 GMT
Africa: Emergency Committee Recommendations Regarding the Epidemic of Ebola Virus in DRCongo and Uganda
[WHO] Geneva -- On 17 May 2026, pursuant to paragraph 2 of Article 12 - Determination of a public health emergency of international concern, including a pandemic emergency of the International Health Regulations (2005) (IHR), the Director-General (DG...
Fri, 22 May 2026 13:48:02 GMT
Rwanda: Public Transport Users Up By 30,000 in Less Than a Month
[New Times] The number of people using public transport in Kigali has increased by 30,000 since the introduction of dedicated bus lanes in late April, according to city officials.
Central African Republic
Mon, 18 May 2026 11:39:41 GMTRwandan Peacekeepers Support Sports, Clean-Up Activities
[New Times] Rwandan peacekeepers serving under United Nations missions in the Central African Republic (CAR) and South Sudan have carried out a series of community activities, including donating sports and scholastic materials and participating in cl...
Sun, 10 May 2026 20:03:10 GMT
Central African Republic - Funding Cuts Put Humanitarian Support At Risk
[UN News] The Central African Republic (CAR) is making progress towards stability and security but major aid budget cuts threaten humanitarian operations there, a senior official with the UN aid coordination office OCHA said on Friday in New York.
Chad
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 04:45:32 GMTPropaganda Machine - Inside Russia's Drive to Shift Chad From Western Influence
[RFI] Russian operatives worked in Chad in 2024 to pull the country closer to Moscow and away from Western influence, internal documents reviewed by an international media consortium reveal. The papers show efforts to build ties with Chadian authorit...
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 07:06:54 GMT
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Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:31:14 GMT
Chad Relocates Refugees Amid Rising Tensions At Border With Sudan
[RFI] Chad has begun the emergency relocation of refugees from its border with Sudan as the army prepares to deploy to the area in response to cross-border attacks, an official from the country's refugee agency said on Monday.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 04:40:57 GMT
Sudan War Spillover Kills 17 More Civilians in Chad
[People's Dispatch] After a drone originating from the war-torn Sudan struck a Chadian town, the Chadian government shut its border and ordered military retaliation against any future attacks.
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 07:38:33 GMT
Chad Shuts Sudan Border After Drone Strike Kills Civilians in El Tina
[Dabanga] El Tina / N'djamena / Mabrouka -- Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Déby has ordered the immediate closure of Chad's 1,300-kilometre border with Sudan and placed the military on maximum alert following a deadly drone strike on a border ...
Comoros
Thu, 14 May 2026 07:58:03 GMTRwanda Confirms Tanzania, Comoros Friendlies During Camp in Morocco
[New Times] Rwanda will face Tanzania and Comoros in international friendly matches during the June FIFA international window, according to Rwanda FA Secretary General Bonnie Mugabe.
Congo-Brazzaville
Tue, 19 May 2026 18:56:39 GMTEmirati Group Ad Ports Awards $200m Congo Terminal Contracts
[Daba Finance] AD Ports Group awarded contracts worth about AED735 million, or nearly $200 million, for the construction and equipment of a new container terminal in Pointe-Noire, Republic of Congo.
Tue, 19 May 2026 18:48:49 GMT
BGFI Holding Posts 9 Percent Profit Growth After BVMAC Listing
[Daba Finance] BGFI Holding Corporation reported higher earnings for 2025 after joining the Central African stock exchange, confirming its position as the largest listed company on the BVMAC by market value.
Congo-Kinshasa
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 05:27:37 GMTGenocide in Eastern DR Congo and Capitol Hill's Forgotten Truths
[New Times] In May 1998, inside the chambers of the United States Congress, a hearing took place that should have permanently shaped international policy toward Central Africa.
Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:03:14 GMT
Escalating Violence and Influx of Returnees in DR Congo Fuel Regional Instability
[IPS] United Nations -- In the month following the reopening of the Burundi-Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) border, the humanitarian crisis in the DRC has deteriorated considerably, recently marked by an influx of Congolese refugees returning home...
Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:13:55 GMT
Uganda's Refugees to Top Two Million
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Uganda's refugee population is set to rise to over two million as the country is expected to host another 27,000 in the 2026/2027 financial year.
Fri, 27 Mar 2026 04:34:29 GMT
Violence Intensifies As UN Mission Pledges Continued Support
[UN News] The security and political situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) remains "extremely tense", a senior UN official told the Security Council on Thursday.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:00:23 GMT
Uganda to Withdraw Troops From Some Positions in Eastern DR Congo, Says Gen Muhoozi
[Nile Post] Uganda is set to withdraw some of its troops that are deployed in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, the Chief of Defence Forces in the UPDF, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba said.
Djibouti
Wed, 20 May 2026 15:18:52 GMTSomalia PM Receives New Djibouti Ambassador, Pledges to Strengthen Bilateral Ties
[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre on Wednesday received Djibouti's newly appointed ambassador to Somalia, OPM's statement said.
Mon, 11 May 2026 06:15:18 GMT
Tanzania Hails Elected Djibouti President, Wishes Him Success in Serving His People
[Daily News] Djibouti -- THE Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Mahmoud Thabit Kombo, represented Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan at the inauguration ceremony of Djibouti President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh, held at the...
Wed, 06 May 2026 07:07:23 GMT
Somalia Bids Farewell to Djibouti Ambassador After End of Tenure
[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation on Tuesday received Djibouti's Ambassador to Somalia, Mohamed Ibrahim Youssouf, for a farewell meeting marking the end of his diplomatic mission.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:32:27 GMT
Prime Minister Abiy Receives Djibouti Foreign Minister, Discusses Bilateral Cooperation
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- --Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed hosted Abdoulkader Houssain Omar, Djibouti's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, at his office in the early hours of this morning.
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Equatorial Guinea
Fri, 15 May 2026 10:33:48 GMTAppointment of Bishop of Bata
[Agenzia Fides] Vatican City -- The Holy Father, Leo XIV, has appointed Bishop Miguel Angel Nguema Bee Etete, S.D.B., currently Apostolic Administrator of the same See and Bishop of the Diocese of Ebebiyin, as Bishop of the Diocese of Bata.
Fri, 08 May 2026 12:09:12 GMT
Tinubu, Nass Urged to Ratify Malabo Protocol to Strengthen Fight Against Terrorism, Others
[This Day] Abuja -- President Bola Tinubu and the National Assembly have been urged to sign into law the Malabo Protocol to strengthen the country's fight against all forms of violent crimes, including terrorism and drug trafficking, that are current...
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 07:07:52 GMT
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Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:51:27 GMT
Pope Leo Decries Inequality in Corrupt Equatorial Guinea
[DW] Pope Leo XIV continued his tour of Africa with a Mass in Equatorial Guinea. The pontiff called for more justice in the country as the nation's president and his family looked on.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:34:29 GMT
Pope Leo Criticises Equatorial Guinea Prisons As He Winds Up Africa Tour
[Nile Post] BBC - Pope Leo has criticised the treatment of prisoners in Equatorial Guinea, ahead of a visit to a jail known for its dire conditions.
Eritrea
Fri, 15 May 2026 10:59:25 GMTEritrea's Agricultural Development Over the Past 35 Years - Significant Progress in the Regulation of Agricultural Products Part II
[Shabait] Over the past 35 years of independence, substantial efforts have been undertaken to ensure the availability of safe and nutritious agricultural products in markets across Eritrea. According to reports from the Regulatory Services Department...
Wed, 06 May 2026 09:53:32 GMT
U.S. Seeks to Lift Sanctions On Eritrea
[HRW] Concerned Governments Should Not Overlook Dire Rights Record
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:17:49 GMT
Sovereignty Vs. Hegemonic Ambition - Ethiopia's Expansionist Quest for Outlet to the Sea
[Shabait] Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has once again, in his recent rhetoric, aired via Ethiopian state media earlier this month, attempted to frame sovereign sea access as an "existential" and "irreversible national objective."
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:17:10 GMT
Mischaracterizations Surrounding Prospects for Eritrea-United States Rapprochement
[Shabait] The Embassy of the State of Eritrea in Washington, D.C. takes note of the recent article published by The Wall Street Journal on prospects for resetting relations between Eritrea and the United States.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:58:47 GMT
UNHCR Guidance Note On Eritrea - Fact, Context, and the Politics of Omission
[Shabait] Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 22 April 2026
Ethiopia
Fri, 15 May 2026 12:22:17 GMTEthiopia Calls for Reform of Global Governance, Multilateral Systems At Brics Meeting
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia called for sweeping reforms to global governance and multilateral institutions, urging the international community to build a world order that is more equitable, representative, legitimate and just.
Fri, 15 May 2026 12:22:17 GMT
Ethiopian National Dialogue Commission Reports Progress As Talks Enter Critical Phase
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The Ethiopian National Dialogue Commission said on Friday it has completed agenda collection in 93 percent of the country and is preparing to move into a critical new phase of the national dialogue process aimed at producing conc...
Fri, 15 May 2026 12:22:17 GMT
Ethiopia, India to Collaborate Across Range of Sectors
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopian Minister of Foreign Affairs Gedion Timothewos held discussions with the Minister of External Affairs of India, S. Jaishankar.
Fri, 15 May 2026 12:22:17 GMT
PM Abiy Praises Ethiopia's Dialogue Commission, Calls for Concrete Outcomes
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed praised commissioners of the Ethiopian National Dialogue Commission for their patience and professional work in advancing Ethiopia's national dialogue process.
Fri, 15 May 2026 12:22:17 GMT
Ethiopia's Quest for Sea Access 'Perfectly Legitimate,' Says French Ambassador
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- France's Ambassador to Ethiopia, Alexis Lamek, has affirmed that Ethiopia's efforts to diversify access to the sea are "perfectly legitimate", describing the matter as a reasonable aspiration for the world's most populous country...
Gabon
Fri, 15 May 2026 11:32:05 GMTAfrican Union to Convene the Chairperson's 17th High-Level Retreat On the Promotion of Peace, Security and Stability in Africa in Libreville, Gabon
[African Union] The African Union Commission will convene the Chairperson's 17th High-Level Retreat on the Promotion of Peace, Security and Stability in Africa from 21 to 22 May 2026 in Libreville, Republic of Gabon.
Fri, 15 May 2026 16:41:28 GMT
Museveni, Gabon's Nguema Discuss Industrialisation and African Self-Reliance
[Nile Post] President Museveni has hosted President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema of Gabon at State House, Entebbe.
Thu, 07 May 2026 12:46:16 GMT
Gabonese President Begins Official Visit to Angola Today
[ANGOP] Luanda -- The President of Gabon, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, begins a three-day state visit to Angola on Wednesday, at the invitation of the Angolan Head of State, João Lourenço, with an agenda focused on strengthening bilateral ...
Thu, 07 May 2026 17:54:27 GMT
Adão De Almeida Underlines Multifaceted Relationship Between Angola and Gabon
[ANGOP] Luanda -- The Speaker of the National Assembly, Adão de Almeida, said today in Luanda that the relationship between Angola and Gabon is based on trust and multifaceted cooperation, extending to the fields of politics, economy, society an...
Tue, 05 May 2026 00:11:37 GMT
President Mahama in Gabon for First International Forum Focused On Innovation and Development
[Ghanaian Times] President John Dramani Mahama has arrived in Libreville, Gabon, to participate in the inaugural Libreville International Forum for Innovation and Development, a high-level event that brings together Heads of State, government officia...
Gambia
Tue, 12 May 2026 15:28:53 GMTBarrow Vows to Recover 'Every Dalasi' Lost
[The Point] President Adama Barrow has vowed to "follow legal procedures to recover public funds" from Local Government Councils if recommended, as he received the long-awaited Local Government Commission of Inquiry (LGCI) report Monday after three y...
Wed, 13 May 2026 15:34:59 GMT
Police Arrest 15 Activists At Anti-Corruption Group's Anniversary Celebration
[MFWA] The Gambia Police Force has arrested 15 anti-corruption activists from the group Gambians Against Looted Assets (GALA) on Friday, May 8, 2026, after they gathered inside the Youth Monument at Westfield to mark GALA's one-year anniversary after...
Wed, 13 May 2026 05:17:26 GMT
14 Gala Movement Members Charged With Unlawful Assembly, Granted Bail By Court
[Foroyaa] Fourteen members of the Gala Movement on Monday, 11 May 2026, appeared before the Kanifing Magistrates' Court on charges of unlawful assembly and common nuisance following their arrest at the Westfield Youth Monument on 8 May.
Mon, 11 May 2026 17:59:02 GMT
Gambia Still Amongst EU's 'Safe Country' of Return
[The Point] The Gambia is still considered as a "safe country of return" for asylum seekers designated by the EU, thus prompting a huge rejection of claims submitted by applicants.
Mon, 11 May 2026 17:59:07 GMT
Bensouda Warns Alkalo Attestation Opens Door to Voter Fraud
[The Point] Kanifing Municipal Council Mayor Talib Ahmed Bensouda has raised concerns over the government's continued use of Alkalo attestation in the voter registration process, warning that the practice creates room for political interference and m...
Ghana
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 06:45:42 GMTAll of Africa Today - April 30, 2026
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Thu, 30 Apr 2026 06:37:12 GMT
Why Ghana Walked Away From a U.S. Health Deal
[DW] Talks between Ghana and the US over a bilateral healthcare deal have stalled, after Accra voiced concerns regarding sensitive data sharing. Several African countries have pushed back on the deals, while some have signed.
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:16:27 GMT
Minority Calls for Action Over Xenophobic Attacks On Ghanaians in South Africa
[Ghanaian Times] The Minority Caucus on Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee has called for urgent and decisive action following recent xenophobic attacks on Ghanaians living in South Africa.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:15:08 GMT
Late Footballer Frimpong's Funeral Rites Today
[Ghanaian Times] Members of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) Executive Council (ExCo) will throng the funeral grounds of the late Dominic Frimpong, the footballer that lost his life in a gang robbery attack.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:16:27 GMT
Hoshii Int'l Ltd. Unveiled As Gold Partner for 24th Africa Senior Athletics Championship
[Ghanaian Times] The Minister of Sports and Recreation, Mr Kofi Adams, has unveiled Hoshii International Limited as the gold partner for the 24th Africa Senior Athletics Championships to be hosted in Ghana at the University of Ghana Stadium on May 12...
Guinea
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:15:11 GMTNimba Lawmaker Says Talks Ongoing to Secure Withdrawal of Guinean Troops
[Liberian Observer] Nyahn G. Flomo has assured citizens that the ongoing border dispute between Liberia and Guinea will be resolved through diplomatic means, emphasizing that the country's sovereignty remains non-negotiable.
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:48:28 GMT
Nimbaians Panic As Guinean Army Chief Enters Ganta
[Liberian Observer] What authorities describe as a routine, "friendly" military engagement has instead stirred unease among residents of Nimba County, especially those in Ganta, as residents grapple with growing fears linked to the ongoing Liberia-Gu...
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:50:27 GMT
Bishop Kortu Brown Urges Inclusion of Ex-President Sirleaf in Liberia-Guinea Border Mediation, Warns Handling of Crisis Will Define Boakai-Koung Administration
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The former President of the Liberia Council of Churches (LCC) Bishop Kortu Brown has described as an "hour of temptation" for the Unity Party (UP) led-government of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai the huge presence of Guin...
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Kenya
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 10:49:31 GMTKenya to Offer Patients Free Six-Month HIV 'Breakthrough' Prevention Jab
[RFI] Kenya's health authorities have begun administering lenacapavir, a long-acting HIV prevention drug delivered by injection that offers protection for six months. The treatment will be available free of charge to eligible patients, making Kenya o...
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:34:40 GMT
ODM Collapse Laid Bare By Fresh By-Election Losses
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Fresh by-election results and growing internal divisions have raised questions about the political future of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), with Thursday's contests showing the party struggling to remain competitive eve...
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:34:39 GMT
Kenya Medical, Dental Associations Raise Alarm Over KMPDC Corruption Llegations
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kenya Medical Association (KMA) and the Kenya Dental Association (KDA) have jointly raised serious concerns over allegations of corruption, fraudulent facility registration, and irregular licensure at the Kenya Medical Pra...
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:34:38 GMT
Amnesty Kenya, Civil Groups Demand Urgent Cabinet Memo to Tackle Femicide
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Civil society organizations, including Amnesty International Kenya, the ENDFemicideKE Movement, and the #HumanIsMyID Alliance, have called on the Ministry of Gender, Culture, the Arts and Heritage to urgently submit a Cabinet ...
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:21:20 GMT
Residents Protest Over Gachagua's Racist Remarks Against MP Zaheer Jhanda, Demand NCIC Action
[Capital FM] Kisii -- Residents of Nyaribari Chache Constituency have staged protests at Keumbu Market following alleged racist remarks by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua targeting area MP Zaheer Jhanda during an opposition tour in Kisii on ...
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Mon, 25 May 2026 09:00:00 +0300Sleeping on the job?: Ruto's security detail caught unaware as man storms onto stage during Coast rally
Following a series of similar incidents, the spotlight is now on Noah Maiyo, the head of presidential security, for failing to take vital lessons from previous lapses.
Sun, 24 May 2026 19:00:51 +0300
IG Kanja orders police changes after Ruto security breach
Police IG Douglas Kanja orders changes, probe after security breach during President Ruto's tour of Ganze in Kilifi County.
Sat, 23 May 2026 16:42:16 +0300
Kenya grapples with rising femicide as Central leads in cases
At least 27 gender-based violence cases are under investigation, police say, vow to intensify efforts against rising femicide cases across the country.
Fri, 22 May 2026 20:30:34 +0300
Duale: Three suspected Ebola cases tested negative, surveillance upped
I wish to reassure all Kenyans that, as of 21st May 2026, Kenya has not reported any confirmed case of Ebola Virus Disease, he said.
Wed, 20 May 2026 19:11:15 +0300
Orengo protests withdrawal of security detail
Orengo said the withdrawal of officers was carried out without prior notice, formal communication, or replacement.
Kenya News
Thu, 21 May 2026 23:25:00 +0300EACC warns counties over conflict of interest
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has urged county governments to tighten accountability systems and fully implement the newly enacted Conflict of Interest Act, 2025.
Wed, 20 May 2026 20:27:57 +0300
Sh19.3 Billion appeal for drought crisis
Special Programmes sector has appealed to Parliament for an additional Sh19.3 billion to bolster emergency relief operations as Kenya faces worsening drought conditions
Mon, 18 May 2026 14:41:24 +0300
Concern over management of Nairobi Food Certification Unit
The KEHPHPU has accused Nairobi City County of unlawfully deploying unqualified personnel to manage the Food Hygiene and Medical Certification Unit at City Hall.
Sun, 17 May 2026 11:47:54 +0300
Partial closure on Ngong road as KURA finalises Sh3.8 B junction mall viaduct
Motorists using the busy Ngong Road and Naivasha Road corridor in Nairobi should brace for temporary traffic disruptions during evening hours.
Mon, 11 May 2026 10:58:13 +0300
Four-month closure of Eldoret Road for Nairobi River Bridge works
Motorists using Eldoret Road in Nairobi will face major traffic disruptions after the Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) announced the closure of a section of the road
Lesotho
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:47:54 GMTLesotho Starts Process of Amnesty for Nationals Banned By South Africa
[GroundUp] Lists to be sent to SA for approval
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 06:45:29 GMT
Women Weavers - the Backbone of Lesotho's Textile Legacy
[GroundUp] For many of the weavers, the work is more than a livelihood, it is a legacy
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:28:12 GMT
Lesotho's Prisons in Bad Shape Despite Years of Recommendations, Report Says
[GroundUp] Tuberculosis, scabies and pellagra are spreading in the country's severely overcrowded prisons
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:01:18 GMT
Home Affairs Refutes Claims That Lesotho Nationals Can Enter South Africa Without Passports
[SAnews.gov.za] The Department of Home Affairs has expressed concern over unfounded media reports and social media posts suggesting that nationals of Lesotho will no longer be required to present valid passports when entering South Africa.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:21:28 GMT
Home Affairs Dismisses False Reports on Passport-Free Travel for Lesotho Nationals
[Govt of SA] The Department of Home Affairs has noted with concern various unfounded media reports and social media posts suggesting that Lesotho nationals will no longer be required to present valid passports when entering South Africa. These report...
Liberia
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:06:42 GMTSeven in 10 Liberian Prisoners Have Never Been Convicted, Govt Official Reveals
[Liberian Investigator] Published: April 29, 2026
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:10:07 GMT
National Security Advisor Fires Back At Office of War Crimes Court Chief, Denies Sabotage Claims, Warns Against 'Misinformation Campaign'
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The Office of the National Security Advisor has strongly rejected allegations by the Executive Director of the Office for the Establishment of the War and Economic Crimes Court for Liberia (OWECC-L), Cllr. Jallah A. Barb...
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:37:21 GMT
Cephas Announces Liberia to Host Ydua Youth Forum
[Liberian Investigator] MONROVIA -- The Chairman of the National Youth League of the Unity Party, Togar Melvin Cephas, has announced that the Board of the Young Democrat Union of Africa (YDUA) has concluded a high-level working session to finalize pr...
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:06:42 GMT
Supreme Court Clears Way for Trial of Firm Accused of Diverting $851,000 From Foreign Affairs Renovation
[Liberian Investigator] Published: April 30, 2026
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:12:23 GMT
Liberia, Japan Launch Integrated Education Initiative Under $118b Supplementary Budget
[Liberian Investigator] MONROVIA -- The Ministry of Education (MOE), in collaboration with the Government of Japan and United Nations partners, has launched the 2025 Japan Supplementary Budget Projects, marking a major step toward strengthening Liber...
Liberian Dialogue
Madagascar
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 06:45:42 GMTAll of Africa Today - April 30, 2026
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Thu, 30 Apr 2026 06:41:06 GMT
Former French Soldier Detained Over Alleged Madagascar Sabotage Plot
[allAfrica] A former French serviceman has been detained in Madagascar over an alleged plot to destabilise the country. The French national had been charged with multiple offences, including criminal conspiracy and plotting to sabotage infrastructure...
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:21:47 GMT
Uhuru in Ghana for High-Level Tana Forum On African Security
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Former President Uhuru Kenyatta is in Accra for the Tana Forum on Security in Africa, a high-level continental platform focused on peace, governance, and security challenges across the continent.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:01:38 GMT
Madagascar's Transport Infrastructure Gets a Major Boost With World Bank Group Support
[World Bank] Washington -- Transport infrastructure is the backbone of Madagascar's economy, supporting domestic trade, food supply chains, tourism, and exports. Yet years of underinvestment, compounded by repeated cyclones, have left key corridors v...
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 04:18:17 GMT
Madagascar's Ancient Baobabs Store 700 Years of Climate Secrets - What They Reveal
[The Conversation Africa] Madagascar is home to seven species of baobab trees, of which six are found nowhere else on the planet. Many of the trees have been alive for well over 1,000 years. The ancient trees have become symbols of Madagascar itself....
Malawi
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:20:08 GMTPAC Cracks Down On Yusuf Investments Over Defiance in Amaryllis Deal Probe
[Nyasa Times] Parliament's Public Accounts Committee (PAC) is moving to cite Yusuf Investments Limited for contempt after its chairperson, Shiraz Yusuf, abruptly walked out of proceedings when denied a request for a closed-door hearing.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:19:32 GMT
Ecama Demands Fuel Levy Cuts As Prices Soar, Shortages Bite
[Nyasa Times] President of the Economics Association of Malawi (ECAMA), Bertha Bangara, has thrown her weight behind growing calls to scrap non-essential levies on fuel--warning that the current pricing structure is squeezing households and pushing t...
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:19:12 GMT
Yusuf Investments Objects Amaryllis Probe - Says Committee Lacks Jurisdiction On Private Entities
[Nyasa Times] As part of their submission, Yusuf Investments, owners of the controversial Amarylis Hotel have objected to the jurisdiction of the Parliamentary Accounts Committee (PAC) currently probing its controversial sale by the Public Service Pe...
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:34:06 GMT
Supreme Court Nullifies Balaka Mulunguzi Election, MP Mambala Loses Seat in Landmark Ruling
[Nyasa Times] The Supreme Court of Appeal has overturned the parliamentary election results for Balaka Mulunguzi Constituency, in a powerful judgment that has immediately unseated the area's Member of Parliament and reignited debate on electoral inte...
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:35:53 GMT
Police Arrest Their Own Officers Over Missing Black Market Fuel
[Nyasa Times] In a dramatic twist that has shaken confidence in law enforcement, Malawi Police in Mangochi have arrested several of their own officers for allegedly stealing fuel that had been seized during a crackdown on black market dealers.
Malawi Times
Mon, 25 May 2026 07:10:13 +0000MCP, UTM fallout persists
By Alick Ponje & Blessings Makuwira:
Three political analysts have attributed the continued rift between Malawi Congress Party (MCP) and UTM Party to what they described as deep-seated mistrust that has persisted since the breakdown of the Tonse...
Mon, 25 May 2026 06:59:48 +0000
DPP set to undergo major prosecution reform
MAELE—We have a draft policy
By Pemphero Malimba:
The Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) is expected to move away from the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs as plans are underway to establish an independent National Prosecution ...
Mon, 25 May 2026 06:55:08 +0000
Nomads, Silver share spoils
Silver Strikers Sunday forced Mighty Wanderers to a goal-less draw in a thrilling FDH Bank Premiership encounter at Zomba Stadium.
The result was also good news to the Central Bankers who have maintained their grip on Wanderers since 2023.
The Centra...
Sat, 23 May 2026 11:06:46 +0000
Traders use pesticide to preserve fish
Some fish traders are using an agricultural chemical, Ethion 50 EC, to preserve fresh fish for sale.
While it is not clear how prevalent the practice is across the country, fish traders we have spoken with in Lilongwe have told us that this has been ...
Sat, 23 May 2026 11:02:20 +0000
Mec gets eviction notice from Lilongwe offices
The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has been ordered to vacate offices at Development House in Lilongwe.
Property owners, Capital Developments Limited (CDL), through property managers, Mpico, said an offer for Mec’s continued office occupation ex...
Mali
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 07:29:41 GMTAlgeria's Return to the Sahel - an Opportunity to Show AES Cohesion
[ISS] Although Mali remains sceptical, Niger and Burkina Faso's thawing relationship with Algeria could pave the way for full re-engagement.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:10:36 GMT
Mali's Maestro of African Salsa - How Boncana Maïga Shaped Dance Music
[The Conversation Africa] The passing of celebrated Malian flautist, composer and arranger Boncana Maïga at the age of 77 truly marks the end of an era in the music of west Africa.
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 06:47:44 GMT
Mali - Armed Islamist Group Executes Truck Drivers
[HRW] Nairobi -- 12 Victims Found with Throats Slit, Hands Tied
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 13:59:51 GMT
In Mali, Women Are Driving Health Care Forward
[Global Fund] Table of Contents
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 20:13:23 GMT
Mali Eyes Atlantic Access Through $800m Senegal River Corridor
[Daba Finance] Landlocked Mali could gain direct access to the Atlantic Ocean under an ambitious plan to transform the Senegal River into a major commercial shipping corridor linking Mali to Senegal's coast.
Mauritania
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:09:08 GMTFirm Taps Biometric Tech to Boost Healthcare Access in N. Africa
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A humanitarian initiative in northern Mauritania is leveraging biometric technology to improve healthcare access for thousands of patients without official documentation.
Mauritius
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 11:08:02 GMTCan Mauritius Save Its Credit Rating?
[ISS] For a small, open economy, reputational strength is a core asset - but time is running out and decisive steps are needed.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:29:44 GMT
Are We Losing the Battle Against Corruption?
[L'Express] The Corruption Perceptions Index 2025 is out. Mauritius' score has dropped from 51 to 48, signalling a setback in the fight against corruption.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:20:18 GMT
Mauritius Exchange to Extend Trading Hours and Shift to T+2 Settlement
[Daba Finance] The Stock Exchange of Mauritius and the Central Depository & Settlement Co. Ltd announced reforms to extend trading hours and move to a T+2 settlement cycle.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:10:02 GMT
The Injustice in Chagos Continues
[HRW] Last year's deal handed sovereignty to Mauritius but did not resolve US and UK responsibility for crimes against the islands' Indigenous people - the Chagossians.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 10:00:43 GMT
Mauritius Unveils Bold New Chapter for India - Sets Sights On Tier 2/3 Markets and 'Beyond Beaches' Growth Following Otm 2026
[Mauritius Tourism] Following a series of high-stakes engagements in Mumbai, the Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA) has signaled a shift in its global strategy to attract more Indian travellers. The milestone event, OTM 2026, was officially...
Mozambique
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 05:07:47 GMTChapo Warns Frelimo Against Disinformation
[AIM] Nacala -- Mozambican President Daniel Chapo on Saturday warned the ruling Frelimo Party against "the growing plague of disinformation', otherwise it might lose the mass communication battle in a context of sharp political disputes.
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:32:31 GMT
PM Swears Senior Officials Into Office
[AIM] Maputo -- Mozambican Prime Minister Benvinda Levi on Thursday swore into office four senior officials, all of whom are women.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:20:19 GMT
Mozambique Building 'Sustainable Energy Sector'
[AIM] Maputo -- Mozambique intends to build "a modern, sustainable and competitive energy sector, capable of driving the economic transformation of our country and contributing to the energy security of the region and the world', declared President D...
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 07:28:18 GMT
Tanzania, Mozambique and Malawi Launch $7.12 Million GEF Project to Protect the Ruvuma Basin
[IPS] Dar es Salaam, Tanzania -- At dawn, the Ruvuma River moves quietly through a vast wetland along the border between Tanzania and Mozambique. Its muddy waters appear calm, disturbed only by drifting logs and the occasional ripple.
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:56:34 GMT
When Europe Walks Away, Cabo Delgado Pays the Price
[New Times] The media reports of a rumoured decision by the European Union not to renew support for Rwanda's security deployment in northern Mozambique should if true be seen for what it is: a choice whose harshest consequences will not be felt in Ki...
Namibia
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 08:41:29 GMTFMD Control Area Established in ||kharas
[Namibian] The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform has established a foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) control area in the FMD-free zone of the ||Kharas region, effective immediately, to prevent disease spread from neighbouring count...
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 05:05:01 GMT
Namibia Ranks 108 in World Happiness Report
[Namibian] Namibia dropped from 103 in 2025 to 108 in the 2026 World Happiness ranking, out of 147 countries globally.
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 05:04:58 GMT
Environment Minister Daniel Calls Kunene 'Region of Opportunity' On Independence Day
[Namibian] Minister of environment and tourism Indileni Daniel on Independence Day described the Kunene as a region of development due to its people, environment, and resources.
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 05:04:58 GMT
Botswana's President Seeks to Strengthen Trade Relations With Namibia
[Namibian] President Duma Boko of Botswana says part of his country's plans with Namibia is to strengthen trade between both counties.
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:03:16 GMT
Gondwana - Miss Universe 1992 Returns to Namibia
[Namibian] More than three decades after Michelle McLean was crowned Miss Universe, she is finally welcoming the friends who shared that moment with her - not on stage, but on a journey across her home country.
Niger
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 05:18:17 GMTHow Community Shelters Protect Children and Help Women Restore Degraded Lands in Niger
[World Bank] STORY HIGHLIGHTS
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:50:28 GMT
Nigerian Govt Repatriates 1,230 Citizens From Niger
[Premium Times] The federal government has repatriated 1,230 stranded Nigerians from the Republic of Niger, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:00:52 GMT
That Disturbing 800 Deportations
[Daily Trust] From published reports across credible news sources, Nigerian authorities have received 800 deported citizens from the Republic of Niger at the Jibia-Magama border in Katsina State last Sunday. The deportees comprised 345 males and 185 ...
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:13:38 GMT
Meeks, Jacobs Lead Warning to Rubio Not to End Lifesaving Assistance to 7 African Countries
[U.S. House of Representatives] Washington, DC -- Representatives Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Sara Jacobs, Ranking Member of the Africa Subcommittee, joined by other Africa Subcommittee Democrats, toda...
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:38:17 GMT
Boa Niger Suspends Dividend After Profit Collapse in 2025
[Daba Finance] Bank of Africa Niger (BRVM: BOAN) will not pay a dividend for the 2025 financial year after a sharp decline in earnings, marking a break from several years of regular distributions.
Nigeria
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:27:55 GMT350,000 Children Vaccinated Against Crippling Diphtheria Epidemic
[MSF] The humanitarian medical organisation Doctors Without Borders (MSF) and the Borno State Ministry of Health have successfully completed a vaccination campaign against diphtheria targeting children until 14 years old in Maiduguri Metropolitan Cou...
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:05:52 GMT
Oyedele in As Nigeria's Finance Minister, Edun Out
[Premium Times] Mr Oyedele previously served as Minister of State in the ministry.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:56:11 GMT
Govt Charges Retired General, Others Over Alleged Failed Coup
[Premium Times] The 13 charges include treason, terrorism, failure to inform security intelligence about the coup plot, money laundering and terrorism financing.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:57:24 GMT
Why Tinubu Fired Wale Edun As Finance Minister
[Premium Times] A statement by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, said President Tinubu approved the removal of Wale Edun and his Ministry of Housing counterpart, Ahmed Dangiwa.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:27:00 GMT
Foundation Honours Nigerian Geneticist for Sickle Cell Research
[Premium Times] The role model award is a recognition of Ms Falusi's work in human genetics, particularly her research on Sickle Cell Disease and Alpha Thalassaemia.
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Nigeria The Will
Mon, 25 May 2026 08:25:47 +00002027: SDP Erupts in Crisis
May 25, (THEWILL) — One week after he emerged the sole presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, Adewole Adebayo has been suspended from the party by its National Working Committee, NWC. Before Adebayo’s suspension, the party ha...
Mon, 25 May 2026 08:25:42 +0000
Seplat’s 5-Year Strategy Drives Major Boost in Local Content Participation
May 25, (THEWILL) — The five-year growth plan recently unveiled by Seplat Energy Plc, will significantly advance Nigeria’s local content policy by increasing indigenous participation, enhance technical capacity, and boost domestic energy supp...
Mon, 25 May 2026 08:25:36 +0000
THEWILL EDITORIAL: That Circular to Oyo Schools
May 25, (THEWILL) — Only a few days ago, the Oyo State Government announced the immediate suspension of all school excursions, field trips, inter-school sports competitions and other activities that require students to move outside school premises,...
Mon, 25 May 2026 07:05:23 +0000
Naira Holds Ground at ₦1,375/$ Official Rate, Black Market Trades Near ₦1,400
May 25 (THEWILL) — The Nigerian naira maintained relative stability against the United States dollar on Monday, May 25, 2026, trading within a narrow band across both the official and parallel foreign exchange markets amid sustained pressure on ret...
Mon, 25 May 2026 07:01:35 +0000
Eid El Kabir: Terrorists Planning Attacks, Troops Warn North-East Residents
May 25 (THEWILL) — The Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI, has warned residents of the North-East to remain vigilant ahead of the 2026 Eid al-Kabir celebrations, disclosing that remnants of Boko Haram and Islamic State ...
Rwanda
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:57:18 GMTWhy Some Refrigerants Are Being Phased Out in Rwanda
[New Times] The government has identified a list of refrigerants, substances used in cooling systems that either deplete the ozone layer or contribute significantly to climate change, as part of a broader push to tighten control over their use and tr...
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:57:18 GMT
Why Gas Retailers Are Charging Different Prices Across Rwanda
[New Times] Consumers of cooking gas are paying varying prices across the country, depending on retailers' supply chains and business models, The New Times has learnt.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:57:02 GMT
Govt Mandates 30% Electric Vehicles in Public Procurement
[New Times] The Ministry of Infrastructure has directed all government institutions to ensure that at least 30 per cent of vehicles they procure are fully electric, in a new push to accelerate Rwanda's transition to clean mobility and cut emissions f...
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:57:01 GMT
Kagame Discusses Health Cooperation With Gavi, WHO Officials
[New Times] President Paul Kagame on Tuesday, April 21, met with Dr Sania Nishtar, Chief Executive Officer of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, and her delegation for discussions focused on ongoing cooperation to strengthen immunisation systems and improve...
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:50:25 GMT
Rising Oil Shocks Demand a Culture of Frugality
[New Times] As global tensions in the Middle East disrupt petroleum supply chains, Rwanda is already feeling the strain through rising fuel prices and a higher cost of living.
Senegal
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 20:13:23 GMTMali Eyes Atlantic Access Through $800m Senegal River Corridor
[Daba Finance] Landlocked Mali could gain direct access to the Atlantic Ocean under an ambitious plan to transform the Senegal River into a major commercial shipping corridor linking Mali to Senegal's coast.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 04:50:15 GMT
Epstein Files Reveal Links to Senegal, Cote d'Ivoire Power Circles
[RFI] Jeffrey Epstein cultivated close ties with West African political elites, forging a relationship with Karim Wade, son of former Senegalese president Abdoulaye Wade, and Nina Keita, niece of Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara, according to a re...
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:22:52 GMT
From Classroom to the Sound Desk - Nicole and the Isep Revolution in Senegal
[World Bank] STORY HIGHLIGHTS
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:44:02 GMT
Senegal Denounces Jail Sentence for Football Fans in Morocco
[Vanguard] Senegal's prime minister on Tuesday bewailed a Moroccan court's prison sentence against 18 Senegalese football supporters convicted over a pitch invasion during an international match last month.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 06:48:36 GMT
Senegalese Famous TikToker Saliou Mbaye Arrested Upon Fleeing to Gambia
[The Point] Subject to an arrest warrant issued by the Keur Massar Research Brigade (BR) in connection with the "Pape Cheikh Diallo and Co." case, the well-known TikToker Saliou Mbaye, alias "Zale," was apprehended. The 28-year-old was arrested aroun...
Seychelles
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 23:20:16 GMTNema Halts Illegal Construction On Lake Victoria Shoreline in Munyonyo
[Nile Post] The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has ordered the immediate restoration of a degraded lake-shore protection zone on the protected lake-shore zone in Mulungu Village, Munyonyo Parish.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:00:40 GMT
LBDA Rolls Out Beekeeping Initiative to Boost Incomes and Conservation in Lake Victoria Region
[Capital FM] Kisumu -- The Lake Basin Development Authority (LBDA) has launched an ambitious beekeeping programme targeting farmers in the Lake Victoria basin, in a move aimed at enhancing household incomes while promoting environmental conservation.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 04:42:28 GMT
Top Zimbabwean Lawyer to Head Seychelles Commission of Inquiry On 2024 Prison Deaths
[New Zimbabwe] ZIMBABWEAN constitutional law expert Professor Justice Mavedzenge has been appointed head of a Seychelles commision of inquiry on the 2024 incident at Montagne Posée Prison.
Sierra Leone
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:08:50 GMTBoakai Launches $364m Western Corridor Road, Vows No County Left Behind
[FrontPageAfrica] BO WATERSIDE -- President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has broken ground for the Western Corridor Road Development Project, declaring Liberia's poor road network "intolerable" and pledging accelerated infrastructure expansion to connect the ...
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 04:40:21 GMT
Young Africans Will Inherit a Climate Crisis - How Kids in Sierra Leone Are Getting Ready
[The Conversation Africa] If today's young people are tomorrow's leaders, they will inherit not only the world's problems but also the tools and ideas to solve them. One of the biggest changes they will face is a changing climate. This means hotter d...
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:06:07 GMT
Mano River Union Members Strengthen Financial Oversight With Freetown Commitment
[New Dawn] Member states of the Mano River Union (MRU) have adopted a joint communiqué in Freetown, pledging stronger transparency, accountability, and regional cooperation following the 16th Ordinary Session of the Technical Commission on Admin...
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:17:26 GMT
Opposition Flagbearer Aspirant Sentenced to Four Years Imprisonment
[MFWA] On April 14, 2026, Zainab Sheriff, Chairperson of the Wi Duti civic movement and a flagbearer aspirant of the opposition All People's Congress (APC), was sentenced to four years and two months' imprisonment on two counts, incitement and threat...
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:58:47 GMT
Liberia Sets April 18 Groundbreaking for $364m Western Road Linking Sierra Leone Border
[Liberian Investigator] MONROVIA -- A major step forward has been taken toward construction of the long-anticipated St. Paul Bridge to Bo-Waterside road corridor, with key stakeholders concluding high-level engagements and announcing April 18 as the ...
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A diet of glass by Siri von Reis
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Siri von Reis
Until now, the only vertebrates known
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Prime Minister Carney announces Canada has achieved the NATO 2% defence spending target
March 26, 2026 Halifax, Nova Scotia
Good morning.
Thank you, Minister McGuinty, for the introduction.
To the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members present here, to those across Canada, to those around the world – thank you for your service, for y...
Statement by Prime Minister Carney on the International Day of La Francophonie
“The French language is at the heart of the Canadian identity. We are a proudly bilingual country that respects and celebrates its official languages. On this International Day of La Francophonie, we recognise the role of the French language in en...
Sierra Leone Standard Times
Somalia
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:42:46 GMTSomalia Army Chief Visits Frontline Positions in Bay Region
[Shabelle] Bardaale -- The commander of the Somali National Army, Ibrahim Mohamed Mahmoud, conducted a ground visit to frontline areas in Bardaale district and Awdiinle, in southern Somalia's Bay region, military officials said.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:30:18 GMT
Nusoj, Us Embassy Discuss Media Freedom and Governance Reforms
[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- The secretary general of the National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ), Omar Faruk Osman, held talks Tuesday with a senior U.S. diplomat in Mogadishu focused on press freedom and democratic governance.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:58:24 GMT
Somali PM Lays Foundation Stone for Curriculum Development Centre
[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia's Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre on Tuesday laid the foundation stone for a new Curriculum Development Centre aimed at improving the quality of education across the country, officials said.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:30:59 GMT
Somalia Restores Relations With Sri Lanka
[Shabelle] Colombo -- Somalia has moved to restore diplomatic engagement with Sri Lanka following talks between its ambassador to India, Abdullahi Mohamed Odowaa, and Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, officials said.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:11:16 GMT
72 Media Freedom Violations Reported in Somalia, Including One Journalist Killing
[Shabelle] The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) has today released its flagship State of the Media Report, exposing a media environment under sustained attack where journalists and news media organisations are routinely targeted and those...
South Africa AllAfrica
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:38:18 GMTAll of Africa Today - April 22, 2026
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Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:41:52 GMT
IEC Warns of 'Significant' Risks for Local Elections - South African News Briefs - April 22, 2026
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Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:05:32 GMT
South Africa and Lesotho Agree That IDs Are Enough to Cross the Border
[GroundUp] Basotho who have been barred from South Africa for overstaying will be granted amnesty
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:26:48 GMT
Nigeria-South Africa Navies Deepen Ties On Maritime Security
[This Day] Abuja -- The Nigerian and South African Navies have strengthened their partnership on maritime security across Africa, a cooperation stemming from their inaugural Naval Staff Talks at Naval Base, Simon's Town in Cape Town, South Africa.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:58:49 GMT
Fed-Up Residents Grab Brooms and Shovels to Fix Their Town
[GroundUp] "We need to work together to get the town back in shape and be proud of it"
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Mon, 25 May 2026 08:42:31 +0000Why we need to re-evaluate STEM education
STEM education must move beyond technical knowledge and memorisation to develop critical thinking, ethical reasoning and argumentation skills, says NWU's Dr Paul Iwuanyanwu.
Sun, 24 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000
The VW Transporter: Built like the Ford Tourneo but not better
Ford’s VW Transporter might have the same vibe as the Tourneo Custom on the road but it’s not as practical on the inside
Sun, 24 May 2026 04:08:00 +0000
How to know whether to buy or rent
The same property in different cities will give you different outcomes. Here’s what to consider:
Sat, 23 May 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Nearly new or brand new? What SA’s cheapest cars are worth after a year
Some entry-level models lose thousands early, while others remain close to their new car price
Sat, 23 May 2026 04:05:00 +0000
Whale strike risk rises as shipping surges off SA coast
Scientists warn that increasing global shipping traffic rerouted around the Cape of Good Hope is intensifying overlap with whale habitats off South Africa’s west coast, raising the risk of vessel strikes
South Africa News 24
Monday May 25 2026 05:53:22News24 | One of SA’s biggest child feeding schemes was once a small Cape Town soup kitchen
Danny Diliberto started a small Cape Town soup kitchen outside his Italian restaurant 12 years ago and fed 70 homeless people. Today, Ladles of Love is one of South Africa’s biggest suppliers of food to pre-school children.
Sunday May 24 2026 16:32:35
News24 | Monday’s weather: Foggy and cloudy start to the week with cool temperatures
Monday’s weather brings a mix of conditions across the provinces, with some areas experiencing fog, rain and varying temperatures, according to the South African Weather Service.
Sunday May 24 2026 15:04:50
News24 | Madlanga Commission probe leads to arrest of SAPS forensics captain in Pretoria
A South African Police Service captain attached to the Forensic Science Laboratory has been arrested in Pretoria on charges of defeating the ends of justice, police spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe said on Sunday.
Saturday May 23 2026 16:23:05
News24 | Mbalula warns against vigilantism amid anti-immigrant protests
ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula says South Africa is a constitutional democracy and cannot allow vigilante groups to operate outside the law.
Saturday May 23 2026 16:04:29
News24 | ‘Ubuntu is suspended’: About 100 March and March supporters protest in Bellville
Bellville’s busy Voortrekker Road came to a standstill on Saturday morning as about 100 people marched from Du Toit Park to the Parow police station to demand the arrest of undocumented immigrants.
South Africa News 24
Monday May 25 2026 05:53:22News24 | One of SA’s biggest child feeding schemes was once a small Cape Town soup kitchen
Danny Diliberto started a small Cape Town soup kitchen outside his Italian restaurant 12 years ago and fed 70 homeless people. Today, Ladles of Love is one of South Africa’s biggest suppliers of food to pre-school children.
Sunday May 24 2026 16:32:35
News24 | Monday’s weather: Foggy and cloudy start to the week with cool temperatures
Monday’s weather brings a mix of conditions across the provinces, with some areas experiencing fog, rain and varying temperatures, according to the South African Weather Service.
Sunday May 24 2026 15:04:50
News24 | Madlanga Commission probe leads to arrest of SAPS forensics captain in Pretoria
A South African Police Service captain attached to the Forensic Science Laboratory has been arrested in Pretoria on charges of defeating the ends of justice, police spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe said on Sunday.
Saturday May 23 2026 16:23:05
News24 | Mbalula warns against vigilantism amid anti-immigrant protests
ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula says South Africa is a constitutional democracy and cannot allow vigilante groups to operate outside the law.
Saturday May 23 2026 16:04:29
News24 | ‘Ubuntu is suspended’: About 100 March and March supporters protest in Bellville
Bellville’s busy Voortrekker Road came to a standstill on Saturday morning as about 100 people marched from Du Toit Park to the Parow police station to demand the arrest of undocumented immigrants.
South Africa Sowetan Live
South Africa Times Live
Tue, 30 Sep 2025 09:52:26 +0200Firing allowed, training is not: Trump administration shares shutdown plans
US President Donald Trump’s administration started detailing its plans on Monday for which services it will pause if the federal government shuts down this week, with the health department slated to furlough 41% of its workforce.
Tue, 30 Sep 2025 09:44:48 +0200
WATCH LIVE | Dumisani Khumalo continues testimony before Madlanga commission
Crime intelligence boss Lt-Gen Dumisani Khumalo is set to continue his testimony before the Madlanga commission of inquiry on Tuesday at the Brigitte Mabandla Justice College in Pretoria.
Tue, 30 Sep 2025 09:44:02 +0200
WATCH LIVE | Former Deputy President DD Mabuza estate battle in court
In a court bid to stop the payout of her late father's R44.7m pension, it was revealed that former deputy president David Mabuza's 24-year-old daughter's monthly living expenses amount to almost R40,000.
Tue, 30 Sep 2025 08:36:56 +0200
‘Remove them from society’ - Motsoaledi calls for lifetime bans of corrupt officials after Tembisa revelations
Health minister Aaron Motsoaledi says harsher measures are needed to ensure corrupt officials can never return to government service.
Tue, 30 Sep 2025 07:43:46 +0200
Trump secures Netanyahu’s agreement for Gaza deal but Hamas support in question
US President Donald Trump secured Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s backing on Monday for a US-sponsored peace proposal to end nearly two years of war in Gaza, but questions loomed over whether Hamas would accept the plan.
South Sudan
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 00:14:18 GMT'Slaughtered Like Goats' - Despair and Abandonment in South Sudan
[UN News] Senior UN officials painted a sorry picture of South Sudan on Friday at the Security Council, describing political turmoil, rising violence, hunger and disease, amid budget cuts that are limiting the ability of the UN peacekeeping mission t...
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 04:11:23 GMT
UN Peacekeeping Missions Under Strain As Funding Cuts and New Threats Grow
[UN News] From election support in the Central African Republic to patrols in the disputed Abyei region, UN peacekeepers are operating in increasingly volatile environments - but shrinking resources and new threats, including drone warfare, are testi...
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:12:59 GMT
Don't Diminish the UN Peacekeeping Mission in South Sudan
[HRW] This week, the United Nations Security Council will debate the renewal of the UN peacekeeping mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) as civilians throughout the country are at risk of atrocities and need greater protection. The mission, established un...
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 07:03:49 GMT
Both Sides Blocking Aid, Displacing Civilians
[HRW] Nairobi -- Grant Secure Humanitarian Access, End Unjustified Displacement
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 04:56:54 GMT
South Sudan's New Cybercrime Law Ramps Up Threat of Jail for Journalists
[CPJ] Kampala -- The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on authorities in South Sudan to urgently reform its new cybercrimes law, which punishes defamation with up to five years in prison, criminalizes speech on overbroad grounds, and fails to pr...
South Sudan Nation
Southern Africa
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:38:18 GMTAfrica: All of Africa Today - April 22, 2026
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Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:41:52 GMT
South Africa: IEC Warns of 'Significant' Risks for Local Elections - South African News Briefs - April 22, 2026
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Wed, 22 Apr 2026 08:03:05 GMT
Zimbabwe: Zimbabweans Feared Dead After Bus Crash in South Africa
[263Chat] Several Zimbabweans are feared dead after a cross-border bus veered off the road and plunged into a ditch on Wednesday morning along the N1 highway near Makhado in Limpopo Province, South Africa.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:14:13 GMT
Zimbabwe: Plot to Flood Parliament with 45K Written Submissions in Favour of Constitutional Leaked
[New Zimbabwe] ZANU PF is planning to flood Parliament with over 45,000 written submissions in favour of the highly contested Constitutional Amendment Bill No.3, leaked messages have revealed.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:05:32 GMT
South Africa: South Africa and Lesotho Agree That IDs Are Enough to Cross the Border
[GroundUp] Basotho who have been barred from South Africa for overstaying will be granted amnesty
Sudan
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:38:18 GMTAll of Africa Today - April 22, 2026
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Wed, 22 Apr 2026 04:36:15 GMT
Millions of Desperate Sudanese Return Home Amid Dire Conditions As War Rages
[UN News] Three years into the devastating conflict in Sudan, nearly four million displaced people have returned to their places of origin across the country, only to face "another struggle for survival", the UN International Organization for Migrati...
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 04:36:15 GMT
'4m Returnees in Sudan At Risk As Services Collapse' - IOM
[Dabanga] Khartoum / Omdurman / Port Sudan -- The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has warned that the return of millions of Sudanese is at risk amid fragile conditions across the country.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:04:30 GMT
Measles Surge Across Darfur and Kordofan Triggers Urgent Vaccination Response
[Dabanga] Sheikan / Umm Rawaba / El Rahad / El Taweisha / Ka -- A rapidly spreading measles outbreak, following a surge in recent months across Sudan's Darfur and Kordofan regions, has prompted emergency vaccination campaigns as health systems strugg...
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 04:39:44 GMT
Rising Civilian Toll in South Kordofan As Fighting Intensifies, Drone Strike Kills Three At West Darfur Hospital
[Dabanga] Delling / El Geneina -- At least 100 civilians have been killed in Delling, South Kordofan, since February, including 35 in early April alone, as heavy fighting and aerial bombardment intensify, a protection group of international organisat...
Swaziland
Swaziland Times
Tanzania
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 05:15:36 GMTMillions Lifted As Tanzania Fund Transforms Vulnerable Communities
[Daily News] Mwanza -- FOR many years, access to basic social services such as healthcare facilities, education infrastructure and reliable community support programmes has remained a persistent challenge for low-income communities across Tanzania. I...
Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:47:20 GMT
Stepmother Arrested in Connection With Child Abuse Incident
[Daily News] Dodoma -- POLICE in Dodoma Region are holding a 23-year-old stepmother, identified as Irene Elly, a resident of Area A, Dodoma, who was seen in a viral social media video allegedly abusing a fouryear-old child.
Fri, 27 Mar 2026 05:02:48 GMT
Tanzania Orders PBPA to Control the Distribution of Fuel to Stabilise the Supply
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE Minister for Energy, Deogratius Ndejembi, has directed the Petroleum Bulk Procurement Agency (PBPA) to ensure the timely distribution of fuel to all major storage depots, in a decisive move to stabilise supply across...
Fri, 27 Mar 2026 05:02:48 GMT
Tanzania, Zambia Find Solution to Mineral Transport Woes in Tazara Upgrading
[Daily News] Kitwe -- TANZANIA and Zambia have agreed to accelerate the improvement of mineral transport infrastructure to drive growth of the mining sector across Southern Africa.
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 04:50:24 GMT
Waste Being Used to Tackle Erosion Poses a Health Risk - an Anthropologist Explains the Dilemma
[The Conversation Africa] I was standing with a waste management supervisor - let's call him David - at the back of a major fruit and vegetable market in Dar es Salaam, the biggest city in Tanzania. David and I watched as his team raked the market's ...
Tanzania Citizen
Togo
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:57:18 GMTTogo Advances Plans for New Industrial Zone in Agbélouvé
[Daba Finance] Togo is moving forward with plans to develop a new industrial zone in Agbélouvé, about 65 km north of Lomé, as part of its strategy to expand local processing capacity and attract investment.
Uganda
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:37:06 GMTEACOP Hands Over Nyamasoga-Katooke Road
[Independent (Kampala)] Hoima, Uganda -- The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) in partnership with Hoima City, has handed over the newly constructed Nyamasoga - KatookeRoad under its Socio-Economic Investment (SEI) programme.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:36:23 GMT
Ugandan Artist Fuses Music, Film and HIV Advocacy in Creative Surge
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- Bashir Lukonge, professionally known as Bash Luks, is steadily emerging as one of the most multidimensional voices in Uganda's contemporary entertainment industry. Born in 1993 and raised between Mubende and...
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 10:47:13 GMT
Museveni Compensates Shs55m to Hoima Thorough Group Members After Campaign Scam
[Nile Post] President Museveni has compensated Shs55 million to 55 individuals in Hoima City who were allegedly conned during the 2021-2025 general election campaigns under a mobilisation group known as THOROUGH.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 10:47:26 GMT
Three Arrested in Wakiso Over Motorcycle Robberies As Police Recover 10 Suspected Stolen Bikes
[Nile Post] Police in Wakiso have arrested three suspects in connection with a spate of motorcycle robberies and recovered 10 suspected stolen motorcycles during an intelligence-led operation.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 06:47:02 GMT
All of Africa Today - February 27, 2026
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Uganda Daily Monitor
West Africa
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 08:48:14 GMTNigeria: Many Killed in Plateau Attack, Govt Imposes Curfew
[Premium Times] An unconfirmed number of residents were killed in the attack, triggerering panic and a heavy security presence in the area.
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 05:17:16 GMT
Nigeria: Nigeria's Tuberculosis Deaths Drop By 63% Between 2015 and 2024
[This Day] Abuja -- Nigeria has witnessed a significant reduction in tuberculosis mortality, dropping by 63 per cent between 2015 and 2024, the Director of the Public Health Department of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), Dr. Dan G...
Sun, 29 Mar 2026 15:09:41 GMT
Africa: CAF's Senegal Decision Exposes a Deeper Crisis in African Football
[allAfrica] By any reasonable standard, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) decision to penalize Senegal for their walkout is not just controversial--it is emblematic of a deeper institutional failure that African football can no longer affor...
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 05:27:18 GMT
Liberia: Liberian Footballer Jesse Francis Dies in Motorcycle Crash
[Liberian Investigator] MONROVIA -- The Liberian football community is mourning the sudden death of Downtown FC attacking midfielder Jesse Francis, whose passing late Saturday has left teammates, coaches and fans across the country in shock.
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 05:27:35 GMT
Nigeria: 146 Deaths Recorded, 38 Health Workers Infected As Lassa Fever Spreads in Nigeria
[Premium Times] Cumulatively, 21 states and 82 local government areas have recorded at least one confirmed case in 2026.
Zambia
Fri, 27 Mar 2026 05:02:48 GMTTanzania, Zambia Find Solution to Mineral Transport Woes in Tazara Upgrading
[Daily News] Kitwe -- TANZANIA and Zambia have agreed to accelerate the improvement of mineral transport infrastructure to drive growth of the mining sector across Southern Africa.
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:26:25 GMT
Warriors Coach Marinica Targets Four Nations Tournament to Build Future Squad
[New Zimbabwe] Warriors coach Marian Marinica says he will use the upcoming Four Nations Tournament as a platform to build a competitive squad for future assignments.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:25:53 GMT
Zambians Support Women's Autonomy in Marriage and Reproduction Decisions, but Strongly Oppose Abortion
[Afrobarometer] Citizens endorse sex education in schools but want restrictions on access to contraceptives.
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:08:34 GMT
Padue Partners Fastercapital to Launch On-Demand Services in Zambia
[Daba Finance] Padue has partnered with FasterCapital through its EquityPilot program to prepare the launch of an all-in-one on-demand services platform.
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:55:05 GMT
A Bold Push for Safe Women's Leadership Through Spotlight Initiative in Zambia
[Spotlight Initiative] LUSAKA -- With Zambia's 2026 general elections approaching, Spotlight Initiative is working to ensure that every woman can participate safely and confidently in civic and political life. The effort directly reflects the spirit ...
Zimbabwe
Fri, 22 May 2026 10:34:53 GMTChivayo Drops Charges Against Ex-Wife Sonja, Mother-in-law
[The Herald] Businessman Mr Wicknell Chivayo says he has withdrawn charges against his ex-wife, Sonja Madzikanda, and her mother, Tabitha Madzikanda, saying he has forgiven them for the sake of his children.
Fri, 22 May 2026 10:43:33 GMT
Togarepi Exposes Mwonzora Over 'Shameless Hypocrisy' On Voting in Parly
[263Chat] Zanu PF Chief Whip Pupurai Togarepi has launched a blistering attack on MDC leader Douglas Mwonzora, accusing him of "rank hypocrisy" and "political dishonesty" over his sudden push for secret voting on the proposed Constitutional Amendment...
Fri, 22 May 2026 10:32:01 GMT
Controversial Businessman Chivayo Drops Charges Against Ex-Wife
[263Chat] Businessman Wicknell Chivayo has dropped charges against his former wife, Sonja Madzikanda, and her mother, Tabitha Madzikanda.
Fri, 22 May 2026 12:10:17 GMT
Man Jailed After Setting Food Vendor Alight in Dispute Over Change
[263Chat] A 32-year-old man from Mazowe has been sentenced to four years in prison after he poured petrol on a food vendor and set her on fire during an argument over change, prosecutors have said.
Fri, 22 May 2026 07:09:04 GMT
All of Africa Today - May 22, 2026
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Zimbabwe Herald
Zimbabwe Mail
Thu, 14 May 2026 20:38:42 +0000China’s Xi warns Trump that differences over Taiwan could lead to conflict
BEIJING — China’s Xi Jinping warned President Donald Trump on Thursday that their two countries could clash over Taiwan if the issue is not handled properly, an unusually harsh admonition that stood in contrast to the American leader’s praise f...
Thu, 14 May 2026 20:33:34 +0000
Deschamps unveils France’s star-studded World Cup squad and hands Robin Risser surprise call-up
France coach Didier Deschamps assembled a squad with formidable attacking talent for the World Cup and rewarded goalkeeper Robin Risser with a call-up for the showpiece tournament on Thursday following his breakthrough season. Risser, who plays for L...
Thu, 14 May 2026 20:29:47 +0000
Carlo Ancelotti extends contract with Brazil’s national team until 2030 World Cup
SAO PAULO — Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti has extended his contract with the team until the 2030 World Cup. The 66-year-old Italian coach, who took over in May 2025, had already hinted the extension was likely and confirmed the deal in a video publi...
Thu, 14 May 2026 20:12:29 +0000
After the Kendrick Lamar beef, can Drake come back with ‘Iceman’?
NEW YORK — Drake has returned as the “Iceman.” And the stakes couldn’t be higher. His ninth studio album — and his first since his extravagant loss in a very public feud with Kendrick Lamar — arrives Friday. The beef between two of hip-ho...
Thu, 14 May 2026 19:13:31 +0000
Nigerian Billionaire Acquires £53 Million Luxury Mansion In London
LONDON — Nigerian billionaire businessman and Geregu Power chairman Femi Otedola has reportedly acquired a luxury mansion in one of London’s most prestigious residential districts in a deal estimated at £53 million. According to Business Insider...