April 29
Kenya: 12 People Killed in IED Explosion in Elwak Town, Mandera
Capital FM
At least 12 people were killed Monday following an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in Elwak Town, Mandera. Read more »
Africa: African Religious Organizations Call for Tripling Size of Vulnerable Countries Fund
Jubilee
The World Bank program that provides aid to poor countries should triple funding by 2030, said interfaith African organizations in a statement addressed to leaders meeting in… Read more »
Kenya: Houses Swept Away in Mai Mahiu After Dam Breaks Banks
Capital FM
A major search and rescue operation is underway in Mai Mahiu after a nearby river broke its banks due to flash floods affecting Kamuchiri Village. Read more »
Africa: Education Above All Foundation and UNHCR Partner to Enrol More Out-of-School, Refugee Children
UNHCR
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, and global development organization Education Above All (EAA) Foundation have signed a new, five-year agreement aimed at addressing the global… Read more »
Burkina Faso: Why Burkina Faso Is Muzzling Foreign Media
DW
Burkina Faso's military junta has suspended more international media, including DW. It's part of a pattern of press repression as the junta's counterterrorism operations take a… Read more »
Nigeria: Many Killed As Suspected Herders Invade Enugu Community
Premium Times
The police have confirmed the attack, but said they would provide details later. Read more »
Sudan: Sudan Gold Revenues 'Unaffected By War'
Dabanga
Although the war between the Sudanese army and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has continued since mid-April of last year, gold exports have allegedly not stopped or been affected by… Read more »
Ethiopia: Union Body Appeals for Peace, Economic Relief
Addis Standard
The Confederation of Ethiopian Trade Unions (CETU) has called upon the government to address persisting conflicts through peaceful negotiations and offer economic assistance to… Read more »
Nigeria: Warri Boys Call for Peaceful Coexistence Among Ethnic Groups
Vanguard
The Warri Boys Association in Lagos has called for peaceful coexistence among all ethnic groups in Delta State and across Nigeria. Read more »
April 28
Nigeria: Oborevwori Brings Succour to Suffering Okuama People
Vanguard
On March 14, 2024, the once peaceful community of Okuama, a village of Ewu-Urhobo Kingdom in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State, was thrown into turmoil as the news… Read more »
Nigeria: I Fought Militants, Boko Haram, Ipob Without a Scar - CP Adeoye
Vanguard
The retired Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, Aderemi Adeoye has recounted how he fought the dreaded Niger Delta militants, the Book Haram terrorists in the North East and… Read more »
Nigeria: Tompolo Instrumental to Peace in N'delta - Ogulagha Elders Synod
Vanguard
Ogulagha Community Elders Synod has commended High Chief Government Oweizide aka Tompolo for peace in the kingdom and Ijaw nation. Read more »
Nigeria: After 45 Days of Horror in Forests, Okuama Residents Head to 'Oborevwori Camp'
Vanguard
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori activated the hope of the victims of the military invasion and occupation of the Okuama-Ewu community in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta… Read more »
Ethiopia: Standard-Bearer of Commonpeace,Security,Development
Ethiopian Herald
Ethiopia knows full well that peace is the salient prerequisite for the continent especially for the volatile and conflicts-rocked East African Region. That is why its foreign… Read more »
Nigeria: Exclusive - Inside Nigeria's Legal Battle With Us Over $8.6 Million Arms Fund
Premium Times
"I am very disturbed by the fact that you are now claiming ignorance of the fact that the funds belong to Nigeria," reads a letter by Nigeria's lawyer to his US counterpart. Read more »
Nigeria: Katsina Govt, Locals Mourn Slain Military Commander
Daily Trust
The Katsina State Government and residents of the state are mourning a military commander, Major Mohammed, who was killed on Thursday by gunmen suspected to be bandits. Read more »
Nigeria: I Was Close to General Murtala - He Died Poor - Ambassador Aminu Wali [interview]
Daily Trust
Ambassador Aminu Bashir Wali, 83, has left footprints in business, politics and diplomacy. He served in many positions such as Permanent Representative of Nigeria in the United… Read more »
April 27
Sierra Leone: Fugitive Linked to Failed Coup Fatally Shot
Concord
Police announced that Captain John Conteh, a wanted suspect in the failed November 26, 2023 coup, was shot and killed by law enforcement officers after attempting to evade capture… Read more »
Ethiopia: Over 4 Million Children Out of School in Amhara Region - UN
Reporter
Armed conflict, drought, and other compounding factors are keeping more than 4.1 million children out of school in the Amhara region, according to a United Nations Office for the… Read more »
Togo: Togo's Battle for Democracy Amid Constitutional Controversy
DW
Amid tensions and accusations of a constitutional coup, Togo heads to the polls next week. The African nation stands at a crossroads of democracy and dissent. Read more »
Somalia: American Official Confirms to Shabelle TV That the US Stopped Food Rations to Danab Forces
Shabelle
The US has suspended the food rations provided to the Danab forces in Somalia due to the diversion of these rations and fuel intended for them, a senior US Embassy official… Read more »
Kenya: Public Prosecutor Summons Ex-Navy Officers for Rehearing of Desertion Case
Capital FM
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has issued a notice to former Kenya Navy Officers convicted by a Court Martial for Desertion of Duty, urging them to submit… Read more »
April 26
Sudan: Civilians Trapped in El Fasher, As UN Warns of Imminent Attack
UN News
Escalating violence in Sudan's North Darfur state has left dozens dead and people trapped in El Fasher city which is home to around 800,000 people, many displaced due to fighting. Read more »
Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso Suspends VOA, BBC/Africa Broadcasts
VOA
Burkina Faso has temporarily suspended the programs of Voice of America and BBC/Africa following the broadcast of news stories about a Human Rights Watch report accusing the… Read more »
Africa: AU Chair Expresses Alarm At Deteriorating Security and Humanitarian Situation in North Darfur
African Union
The Chairperson of the Commission of the African Union, Moussa Faki Mahamat, is monitoring with deep concern the reports of alarming deterioration in the humanitarian and security… Read more »