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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
All of Africa Today - April 23, 2026
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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
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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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Sun, 31 May 2026 10:00:00 +0300The Gachagua- Methu vs Malala Nyoro tug of war
Cracks emerge in DCP as leaders accuse Rigathi Gachagua of unilateral decisions, sparking tensions over party control, inclusivity and 2027 succession politics.
Sat, 30 May 2026 15:10:36 +0300
IPOA begins probe into deaths, shootings linked to fuel protests
IPOA launches investigations into deaths of Brian Ndung'u and Martin Rigii in Kiambu during recent fuel protests, and fatal shooting of an unidentified person in Nakuru.
Sat, 30 May 2026 10:00:00 +0300
Missing children crisis marred by contradictions, delays
Conflicting government statements on missing children cases have sparked concerns over Kenyas child protection systems and preparedness.
Fri, 29 May 2026 13:56:06 +0300
Government dissolves Utumishi Girls Board, TSC moves against principal
Utumishi Girls fire: Education CS Ogamba dissolves Board of Management over failure to ensure compliance with safety protocols; TSC to begin disciplinary action against principal.
Thu, 28 May 2026 18:18:34 +0300
Civil society calls for Ogamba's resignation over Utumishi school fire tragedy
Elimu Bora Working Group blamed the inferno that claimed the lives of 16 students on negligence and failure to enforce school safety standards by the senior Education Ministry officials.
Kenya News
Sun, 31 May 2026 11:34:59 +0300DCI identifies six students linked to Utumishi Girls dorm fire
Detectives are now pursuing a seventh suspect who had earlier been released to her parents and is currently not in custody.
Thu, 28 May 2026 23:03:04 +0300
Father, son among three dead inside septic tank at Makindu Boys High School
A father and his son are among three casual labourers who died after drowning inside a septic tank during a cleaning operation at Makindu Boys High School in Makueni County.
Thu, 21 May 2026 23:25:00 +0300
EACC 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.
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
Sat, 30 May 2026 12:48:46 +0000Transport master plan derailing on railway
DAMAGED—The state of the track in Thyolo
By Isaac Salima:
Almost 10 years since the launch of a 20-year master plan that the authorities tipped to revolutionise the transport sector in Malawi, the country’s rail transport rehabilitation remains a...
Sat, 30 May 2026 12:37:28 +0000
Mec firm on relocation stand until ‘court resolution’
By Isaac Salima:
Malawi Electoral Commission (Mec) has insisted that its position not to relocate to Blantyre remains until all issues surrounding the issue are resolved.
There have been legal battles since President Peter Mutharika ordered Mec and ...
Sat, 30 May 2026 12:32:50 +0000
Alfred Gangata clashes with Fam exco member
A high-level meeting aimed at reconciling Malawi’s fractured football administration descended into heated confrontation on Thursday when Sports Minister Alfred Gangata exchanged biting words with Football Association of Malawi (Fam) executive memb...
Sat, 30 May 2026 12:23:10 +0000
Contracted vs non-contracted tobacco farmers: Two different realities on Malawi’s auction floors
Every tobacco season, thousands of farmers travel to auction floors with hopes that the crop they spent months cultivating will finally reward them with income for school fees, food, fertilizer, rent, and survival.
Yet beneath the excitement of the t...
Sat, 30 May 2026 12:18:41 +0000
K5 billion must leave a legacy
Historically, the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) was reserved for quick, small-scale interventions, such as drilling a borehole, replacing a school roof or building a small community bridge.
At K200 million, the money was spread too thinly to ac...
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
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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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Sat, 30 May 2026 23:04:19 +0000INEC Moot Timetable: Omo-Agege, Pantami, Nwaogu, Others Face Election Jeopardy
May 31 (THEWILL) — Pending the final judgement of the courts on the appeal by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) against a Federal High Court judgement that set aside its timetable for the 2027 general election, aspirants who have...
Sat, 30 May 2026 23:03:16 +0000
Is Jonathan Fuelling the Rivalry in PDP?
May 31 (THEWILL) — Shortly after the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, led by Abdulrahman Mohammed picked former Cross River State governorship candidate, Senator Sandy Onor, as its consensus presidential candidate for the 2027 general election, the t...
Sat, 30 May 2026 23:02:13 +0000
Stanbic-IBTC Group Penalised N1.26bn for Multiple Regulatory Breaches in Five Years
May 31 (THEWILL) — Stanbic-IBTC Group has consistently demonstrated a pattern of numerous regulatory violations over a five-year period, establishing itself as one of the most noncompliant entities with the regulations imposed by various financial ...
Sat, 30 May 2026 23:01:10 +0000
THEWILL EDITORIAL: When Officials Become Kidnappers
May 31 (THEWILL) — Reports linking elected and appointed officials to kidnapping in the country may sound alarming but in reality, it is a story foretold. Successive administrations at the centre and sub-national levels have often admitted harbouri...
Sat, 30 May 2026 20:05:45 +0000
Fuel Market Reacts as Dangote Refinery Drops Petrol Gantry Price to ₦1,250/Litre
May 30 (THEWILL) — Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reduced its petrol gantry price from ₦1,275 per litre to ₦1,250 per litre, a development that is expected to reverberate across Nigeria’s downstream petroleum market and potentially trigger fu...
Rwanda
Fri, 29 May 2026 14:49:23 GMTEast African Police Swat Training Concludes in Bugesera
[New Times] Minister of Interior Vincent Biruta on Thursday, May 28, officiated the closing ceremony of the Eastern Africa Police Chiefs Cooperation Organization (EAPCCO) Plus Joint SWAT Training Exercise and the Advanced Police Special Force Course ...
Fri, 29 May 2026 11:16:49 GMT
Why Rwanda Is Backing Historic World Court Climate Decision
[New Times] Rwanda is among the countries that have voted in favour of the historic World Court climate crisis ruling, which states that countries have a responsibility to protect people from climate change and should be held accountable for failing ...
Fri, 29 May 2026 11:16:49 GMT
Africa Has the Capital to Finance Its Future, Now It Must Mobilise It
[New Times] The latest economic outlook report by the African Development Bank (AfDB) projects that the continent will grow at 4.2 per cent in 2026, slightly down from 4.4 per cent in 2025, before bouncing back to its growth trajectory in 2027.
Fri, 29 May 2026 14:38:30 GMT
Dubai-Based Visiontechplg Enters Rwanda to Advance Digital Services, Cybersecurity
[New Times] Rwanda has taken another step toward becoming a regional technology hub following the official expansion of VisiontechPLG into the country, a move expected to improve digital services, strengthen cybersecurity systems, and help different ...
Fri, 29 May 2026 14:38:12 GMT
World Connect Rwanda Showcases Power of Community-Led Development With 12 Projects
[New Times] World Connect Rwanda, in partnership with Musanze District and the University of Rwanda-Busogo campus, hosted a ceremony on Thursday May 28th 2026 to inaugurate 12 development projects meant for improving lives in Gatovu Integrated Develo...
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
Mon, 25 May 2026 07:30:17 GMTRwanda Set to Benefit From Lake Victoria Basin Conservation Drive
[New Times] The government is set to benefit from a series of regional conservation and infrastructure projects aimed at protecting the Lake Victoria Basin, one of Africa's most important ecological and economic regions.
Fri, 22 May 2026 11:27:30 GMT
Dar Rallies EAC to Protect Lake Victoria
[Daily News] Mwanza -- TANZANIA has called for stronger cooperation among Lake Victoria riparian states to protect and sustainably utilise the lake's resources to enhance regional security and prosperity.
Tue, 19 May 2026 05:03:30 GMT
Seychellois Say Climate Change Is Making Life Worse, Call On Government and Rich Countries to Act
[Afrobarometer] Majority say developed countries are to blame and should help Seychelles confront the climate crisis.
Thu, 14 May 2026 06:02:48 GMT
Lake Victoria Basin Commission Prepares for Inaugural Lake Victoria Day Celebrations in Mwanza
[Capital FM] Kisumu -- The Lake Victoria Basin Commission (LVBC) has announced that preparations are complete for the inaugural Lake Victoria Day celebrations scheduled for May 18-21 in Mwanza, Tanzania, marking a major regional milestone in efforts ...
Tue, 12 May 2026 12:07:03 GMT
New World Bank Group Support for Seychelles Advances Reforms to Strengthen Resilience, Transparency, and Job Creation
[World Bank] The World Bank Group has approved $30 million in financing under the Second Seychelles Sustainable and Inclusive Growth Development Policy Operation (DPO) to help address structural constraints that limit private sector growth and job cr...
Sierra Leone
Thu, 21 May 2026 07:58:50 GMTSierra Leone Receives First Batch of U.S. Migrant Deportees
[allAfrica] Sierra Leone has become the latest African nation to receive migrants deported from the United States as part of President Donald Trump's crackdown on illegal immigration.
Thu, 21 May 2026 07:06:38 GMT
All of Africa Today - May 21, 2026
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Thu, 21 May 2026 04:51:11 GMT
Bleeding and Sepsis At Childbirth Are a Danger to Mothers - Sierra Leone Study Shows a Simple Screening Tool Can Detect Risk in Time
[The Conversation Africa] Severe bleeding after birth (postpartum haemorrhage) is the leading cause of maternal mortality globally. It causes approximately 70,000 deaths annually. About 80% occur in Africa and South Asia. A recently published World H...
Fri, 22 May 2026 15:36:16 GMT
Wanamdel Raises Concerns Over Delayed Investigation Into Assault On Member
[MFWA] The West Africa Network of Activists and Media Defence Lawyers (WANAMDEL) is deeply concerned over the apparent lack of progress in investigations into the assault on its member, Paul Kamara, more than one month after the incident occurred.
Tue, 19 May 2026 04:59:32 GMT
Ebola Survivors Struggle to Return to Normal Lives - What I Found Out in Sierra Leone and Liberia
[The Conversation Africa] During the Ebola epidemic of 2014 to 2016, Musu, a resident of Monrovia, Liberia contracted the Ebola virus along with her husband, five sons and daughter.
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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...
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Somalia
Sat, 30 May 2026 13:47:25 GMTSomali Piracy Is Back - Fuelled By Political Turmoil, Aid Cuts and the Iran War
[The Conversation Africa] On the evening of April 26, the Egyptian merchant vessel Sward was hijacked by armed men a few miles off the Somali coast. It was steered towards an anchorage near the port of Garacad in Puntland, a semi-autonomous state in ...
Thu, 28 May 2026 14:11:10 GMT
Tensions Rise in Galmudug As Somali Leaders Dispute Regional Election Process
[Shabelle] Dhuusamareeb, Somalia -- Political tensions are mounting in Somalia's central state of Galmudug amid growing disagreements over the handling of the upcoming regional presidential election, according to local sources and officials familiar ...
Thu, 28 May 2026 09:52:15 GMT
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz Backs Somaliland Recognition
[Horn Diplomat] Hargeisa, May 28 (Horn Diplomat) -- U.S. Senator Ted Cruz has called for the United States to formally recognize Somaliland, saying stronger ties with Hargeisa would advance American security and strategic interests in the Horn of Afr...
Fri, 29 May 2026 04:05:43 GMT
Somalia Finance Minister Meets AfDB President At Brazzaville Annual Meetings
[Shabelle] Brazzaville -- Somalia's Finance Minister, Biixi Imaan Egeh, held talks on Thursday with African Development Bank President Dr. Sidi Ould Tah on the sidelines of the bank's annual meetings in Brazzaville, focusing on Somalia's economic ref...
Fri, 29 May 2026 04:04:08 GMT
Somali Army Commander Meets Italian Delegation to Boost Military Cooperation
[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- Somali Ground Forces Commander Sahal Abdullahi Omar on Thursday received an Italian military delegation in Mogadishu for talks focused on strengthening defense cooperation and military support between the two countrie...
South Africa AllAfrica
Fri, 29 May 2026 09:45:13 GMTSA Cannot End TB While Tobacco and Nicotine Addiction Go Unchecked
[spotlight] If South Africa is serious about ending TB, protecting people living with HIV, and safeguarding the next generation from nicotine addiction, Parliament must finally pass the Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill, a...
Fri, 29 May 2026 13:34:35 GMT
NPA Backslides On 'Political Interference' in TRC Cases, Mbeki Fights Summons
[Daily Maverick] Two significant events unfolded in the past week - an apparent U-turn by the NPA of its admission to political interference in post-TRC prosecutions, and former president Thabo Mbeki's pushback after being subpoenaed to appear before...
Fri, 29 May 2026 14:35:20 GMT
Media Statement - Committee On Social Services Dissatisfied With Free State Department of Health Progress Report
[Parliament of South Africa] The Select Committee on Social Services has expressed its dissatisfaction in a meeting today with the Free State Department of Health's briefing on progress in implementing commitments arising from the committee's oversig...
Fri, 29 May 2026 13:39:41 GMT
African Champions Parade TotalEnergies CAF Champions League Trophy to Thousands of Fans in Pretoria
[CAF] Freshly crowned African champions Mamelodi Sundowns showed off their TotalEnergies CAF Champions League trophy to thousands of adoring fans in a day-long trophy parade in the nation's capital of Pretoria.
Fri, 29 May 2026 13:36:53 GMT
Army Denies Plan to Set Soldiers Against Marchers On June 30
[Scrolla] Soldiers will be deployed on 30 June to stop citizens from demanding IDs from foreigners during planned anti-immigration marches across South Africa. Three days after the defence minister confirmed the deployment publicly, the army put ou...
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Sun, 31 May 2026 07:30:00 +0000KZN village cut off as deadly river crossings claim lives
Residents of uMhlwazi in KwaZulu-Natal’s uThukela district say repeated government promises to build a bridge over the Indaka River have gone unfulfilled, leaving learners and families to risk their lives crossing the water daily
Sun, 31 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000
Court puts municipality in its place
A court case that most South Africans probably scrolled past this month deserves a lot more attention than it got. On 30 April 2026, the Western Cape High Court ruled that Cape Town’s fixed charges for citywide cleaning, water and sanitation were u...
Sun, 31 May 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Land Rover Defender is freedom on wheels
I suppose the only irony about this article is that freedom in this sense costs a lot of money. Priced from R2 033 000, it’s a dream vehicle to jump into but it’s also out of budget for most South Africans
Sun, 31 May 2026 03:00:00 +0000
South Africa’s double defeat – smoking up, vaping unchecked
The industry has learnt to reinvent and repackage its products to hook the young
Sat, 30 May 2026 10:02:55 +0000
Kruger returns to its owners
Historic deal sees communities set to gain from sche signed with SANParks
South Africa News 24
Sunday May 31 2026 07:34:50News24 | Letoya Makhene’s custody clash: Baby daddy, ex-wife, and cousin air dirty laundry
South African actor and singer Letoya Makhene has once again found herself at the centre of public controversy following explosive custody claims made by her baby daddy, Johnson Masondo.
Saturday May 30 2026 14:16:03
News24 | Slain KZN officer laid to rest, SAPS vows justice will be done
A KwaZulu-Natal Crime Intelligence police officer, who succumbed to injuries sustained during a deadly ambush in Mount Edgecombe, was laid to rest at his home in Amatikwe, Inanda, on Saturday.
Saturday May 30 2026 20:01:33
News24 | World first: What it takes to take on the ‘stupid’ 29-hour double False Bay swim
As Chris Oldnall and Peet Crowther were knee deep in the surf at Miller’s Point beach in Cape Town – about to embark on a world first swim, a double crossing of False Bay – Crowther looked at his swimming partner and jokingly said: “This is s...
Friday May 29 2026 15:29:23
News24 | NSFAS saga: Buti Manamela denies interference in scheme CEO hunt
Minister of Higher Education Buti Manamela has denied that he gave instructions to the dissolved board of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme to stop their progress in appointing a new chief executive officer. This eventually resulted in the ai...
Friday May 29 2026 15:57:35
News24 | UPDATE | Emfuleni mayor Sipho Radebe steps down as ANC intervenes
Emfuleni Mayor Sipho Radebe has stepped down. ANC Gauteng Provincial Task Team coordinator Sochayile Khanyile confirmed this through a statement on Friday.
South Africa News 24
Sunday May 31 2026 07:34:50News24 | Letoya Makhene’s custody clash: Baby daddy, ex-wife, and cousin air dirty laundry
South African actor and singer Letoya Makhene has once again found herself at the centre of public controversy following explosive custody claims made by her baby daddy, Johnson Masondo.
Saturday May 30 2026 14:16:03
News24 | Slain KZN officer laid to rest, SAPS vows justice will be done
A KwaZulu-Natal Crime Intelligence police officer, who succumbed to injuries sustained during a deadly ambush in Mount Edgecombe, was laid to rest at his home in Amatikwe, Inanda, on Saturday.
Saturday May 30 2026 20:01:33
News24 | World first: What it takes to take on the ‘stupid’ 29-hour double False Bay swim
As Chris Oldnall and Peet Crowther were knee deep in the surf at Miller’s Point beach in Cape Town – about to embark on a world first swim, a double crossing of False Bay – Crowther looked at his swimming partner and jokingly said: “This is s...
Friday May 29 2026 15:29:23
News24 | NSFAS saga: Buti Manamela denies interference in scheme CEO hunt
Minister of Higher Education Buti Manamela has denied that he gave instructions to the dissolved board of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme to stop their progress in appointing a new chief executive officer. This eventually resulted in the ai...
Friday May 29 2026 15:57:35
News24 | UPDATE | Emfuleni mayor Sipho Radebe steps down as ANC intervenes
Emfuleni Mayor Sipho Radebe has stepped down. ANC Gauteng Provincial Task Team coordinator Sochayile Khanyile confirmed this through a statement on Friday.
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
Sat, 30 May 2026 13:38:54 GMTEbola Response Update - May 29, 2026 from the U.S. State Department
[State Department] The Department of State, in close coordination with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is continuing to mount a rapid and comprehensive response to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo ...
Tue, 26 May 2026 10:04:47 GMT
UN Honours Rwandan Peacekeepers in South Sudan
[New Times] Rwandan peacekeepers serving under the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) were on Monday, May 25, awarded prestigious UN service medals during a ceremony held at the UN Base Camp in Malakal, Upper Nile State, in recognition of...
Fri, 22 May 2026 07:09:04 GMT
All of Africa Today - May 22, 2026
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Fri, 22 May 2026 04:29:06 GMT
Sudan, South Sudan Ministers Stress Strengthening Joint Health Coordination
[SNA] GENEVA, May 21, 2026 (SUNA) - Federal Minister of Health Haitham Mohamed Ibrahim held a meeting with South Sudan's Minister of Health, Dr. Luke Thompson Thoan, on Thursday in Geneva on the sidelines of the 79th session of the World Health Assem...
Thu, 21 May 2026 14:11:49 GMT
New MSF Report Exposes Escalating Attacks on Civilians
[MSF] Indiscriminate attacks on civilians and civilian structures - including bombing hospitals - forced recruitment, sexual violence, access constraints and shrinking humanitarian space are realities for people in South Sudan, as described by Doctor...
South Sudan Nation
Southern Africa
Fri, 29 May 2026 09:45:13 GMTSouth Africa: SA Cannot End TB While Tobacco and Nicotine Addiction Go Unchecked
[spotlight] If South Africa is serious about ending TB, protecting people living with HIV, and safeguarding the next generation from nicotine addiction, Parliament must finally pass the Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill, a...
Fri, 29 May 2026 13:34:35 GMT
South Africa: NPA Backslides On 'Political Interference' in TRC Cases, Mbeki Fights Summons
[Daily Maverick] Two significant events unfolded in the past week - an apparent U-turn by the NPA of its admission to political interference in post-TRC prosecutions, and former president Thabo Mbeki's pushback after being subpoenaed to appear before...
Fri, 29 May 2026 11:07:44 GMT
Malawi: Malawi Stock Exchange Loses Nearly K5 Trillion in Five Months
[Nyasa Times] The Malawi Stock Exchange (MSE) is facing serious financial problems after nearly K5 trillion was wiped from the market in just five months.
Fri, 29 May 2026 06:58:24 GMT
Africa: All of Africa Today - May 29, 2026
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Fri, 29 May 2026 14:35:20 GMT
South Africa: Media Statement - Committee On Social Services Dissatisfied With Free State Department of Health Progress Report
[Parliament of South Africa] The Select Committee on Social Services has expressed its dissatisfaction in a meeting today with the Free State Department of Health's briefing on progress in implementing commitments arising from the committee's oversig...
Sudan
Fri, 29 May 2026 07:01:01 GMTTSC President Salutes Armed Forces, Praises Sacrifices in Restoring Security and Stability
[SNA] Khartoum -- President of the Transitional Sovereignty Council (TSC) and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, General Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, paid tribute to officers, non-commissioned officers, and soldiers of the Sudanese Armed Forces, prai...
Fri, 29 May 2026 03:44:24 GMT
Sudan's Rival Leaders Push Competing Visions As El Burhan Calls for National Dialogue
[Dabanga] Khartoum / Port Sudan / El Geneina / Zamzam Camp / -- Sudan's rival leaders used Eid El Adha speeches to promote sharply competing visions for the country's future, as political forces reacted to a new call for dialogue amid the continuing ...
Wed, 27 May 2026 06:59:24 GMT
All of Africa Today - May 27, 2026
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Fri, 29 May 2026 07:02:09 GMT
Intelligence Chief Meets Chairman of Russian Duma Foreign Affairs Committee
[SNA] Moscow -- Director-General of the General Intelligence Service, General Ahmed Ibrahim Mufaddal, met Thursday with Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Russian State Duma, Leonid Slutsky, on the sidelines of his participation in the ...
Fri, 29 May 2026 03:43:07 GMT
New Sudanese Declaration of Principles Forces Charter 'Towards Building a New Nation'
[Dabanga] Nairobi / Amsterdam -- The Sudanese Declaration of Principles Forces coalition of leading Sudanese independent democratic civil society groups has announced the signing of a new political charter under the slogan 'Towards Building a New Nat...
Swaziland
Swaziland Times
Tanzania
Fri, 29 May 2026 13:38:07 GMTNo, Image Does Not Show University of Dar es Salaam Degree Certificate Used to Wrap Snacks
[Africa Check] IN SHORT: A viral Facebook post claims a Tanzanian graduate used his degree certificate to wrap his breakfast. But the image has been substantially manipulated and the University of Dar es Salaam have denied issuing the certificate.
Fri, 29 May 2026 03:44:25 GMT
Nala Secures $50m Credit Line for Stablecoin Payments
[Daba Finance] Nala secured up to $50 million in credit financing from Liquidity to support its stablecoin-powered cross-border payment network. The facility starts with an initial $25 million tranche and can rise to $50 million or more through Mars ...
Fri, 29 May 2026 04:17:47 GMT
Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan Orders Police to Observe Ethics and Discipline to Maintain Public Trust
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE Commander-in-Chief of the Tanzania Defence Forces, President Samia Suluhu Hassan, has directed the Tanzania Police Force to strengthen professionalism, discipline and public trust as the country faces growing securit...
Fri, 29 May 2026 04:17:44 GMT
Zanzibar Renews Push for U.S., UK Offices
[Daily News] Zanzibar -- THE government is continuing diplomatic engagements with the United States and the United Kingdom in efforts to persuade the two countries to reopen their consular offices in Zanzibar, as part of broader initiatives to streng...
Thu, 28 May 2026 14:31:08 GMT
Afcon Under-17 - Serengeti Boys Chase History
[Daily News] Morocco -- NATIONAL under-17 football team Head Coach Elieneza Nsanganzelu has admitted Egypt will provide a tough test in today's CAF Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations semi-final clash in Morocco, insisting his side has prepared thoroughly...
Tanzania Citizen
Togo
Tue, 26 May 2026 04:58:19 GMTIMF Reaches Agreement Key to $111m Disbursement With Togo
[Daba Finance] The International Monetary Fund reached a staff-level agreement with Togo on the third and fourth reviews of its Extended Credit Facility program, a step that could unlock a $110.8 million disbursement.
Tue, 19 May 2026 12:44:10 GMT
Togo Removes Visa Requirement for African Nationals
[Premium Times] Mr Batossie linked the new directive, which took effect on Sunday, to Togo's commitment to regional integration and Pan-African cooperation.
Tue, 19 May 2026 18:56:38 GMT
Togo Scraps Visa Requirement for African Nationals
[Daba Finance] Togo has removed visa requirements for all African nationals, allowing passport holders from the continent to enter the country for stays of up to 30 days.
Tue, 19 May 2026 12:24:51 GMT
Togo Grants Visa-Free Entry to African Nationals for 30-Day Stays
[Leadership] The government of Togo has announced the removal of visa requirements for citizens of all African countries visiting the country for short stays of up to 30 days.
Wed, 13 May 2026 18:25:10 GMT
Kagame, Gnassingbe Discuss Bilateral Relations
[New Times] President Paul Kagame on Wednesday, May 13, met with his Togolese counterpart Faure Gnassingbe for discussions on bilateral relations and security.
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...