April 19
Nigeria: PDP to Elect New Chairman in August As NEC Extends Damagun's Stay
Premium Times
NEC also asked President Tinubu to review all policies and programmes which are stifling the economy with suffocating effect on the lives of citizens . Read more »
Liberia: Liberian Constitution Supports Impunity
New Dawn
Liberia's pro-transparency group Accountability Lab is demanding a reform of the country's 1986 Constitution because it is anti-developmental, supports impunity and dishonesty, and… Read more »
Rwanda: 30 Years Later - What Kwibuka Teaches Us [opinion]
New Times
On April 7, I traveled from Hong Kong to Kigali, to represent the China-United States Exchange Foundation at Kwibuka, the annual commemoration of the 1994 genocide against the… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Not Yet Uhuru Says Opposition As Zimbabwe Marks Independence Day
New Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe's opposition leaders say the majority of citizens in the country are far from enjoying the benefits of independence whose ethos has been destroyed by the ruling party Zanu… Read more »
Liberia: Senate Wants Pre-Paid Meters for Govt
New Dawn
The Senate Committee on Public Corporation and Land, Mines, Energy, Natural Resources, and Environment has recommended to the plenary that the Liberia Electricity Corporation give… Read more »
Liberia: Rep. Mensah Seeks Legislative Inquiry
New Dawn
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Zimbabwe: Beyond the Headlines - the Reality of Zimbabwe [analysis]
Nile Post
Today marks exactly 44 years since Zimbabwe gained its independence. Over the years, Zimbabwe has faced significant challenges, but it's essential to recognize its resilience and… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Will Always Win - President
The Herald
Zimbabwe will draw from its heroic past, human capital and mineral resources to confront and triumph against any form of adversity, including sustained attempts to weaken the… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Pomp, Fanfare As Zimbabweans Celebrate 44th Independence
The Herald
It was pomp and fanfare and a time to look back and reflect as Zimbabweans celebrated yesterday 44 years of Independence during festivities held in all provinces. Read more »
Zimbabwe: He Paid the Ultimate Price for Our Independence
The Herald
The war of liberation had reached fever pitch. Read more »
Zimbabwe: World Showers Zim With Congratulatory Messages
The Herald
Zimbabwe was yesterday showered with congratulatory messages from all over the world as the country celebrated its 44th Independence Day anniversary. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Forging Ahead in Face of Adversity - An Example for Many African Countries [opinion]
The Herald
As Zimbabwe celebrated its 44th independence day yesterday, under a sanctions regime imposed illegally by the US and its friends, one thing became clear; the need for African… Read more »
April 18
Chad: Chad's Junta Leader Orders Military Crackdown After Opposition Calls for Election Boycott
VOA
In response to growing campaign violence, Chad's transitional president, General Mahamat Idriss Deby, has ordered his military to arrest angry civilians and make sure peace reigns… Read more »
South Africa: 30 Years On, South Africa Still Dismantling Racism and Apartheid's Legacy
Africa Renewal
Rethabile Ratsomo said it's the little things that remind her of her perceived "place" in South African society. Read more »
Sudan: President El Burhan Fires Foreign Minister, Governors
Dabanga
Lt Gen Abdelfattah El Burhan, commander-in-chief of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and head of Sudan's Sovereignty Council, has dismissed and replaced Foreign Minister-designate… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabweans Have Nothing to Celebrate As Country Turns 44
New Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe celebrates its 44th Independence Thursday, April 18th amid hunger stalking the generality of the populace due to the El Nino-induced drought. Read more »
Kenya: 'Really!' - Ruto Expresses Shock Over Governors Endorsing Medics' Strike
Capital FM
President William Ruto has expressed his dismay over county chiefs supporting a nationwide strike by medical professionals despite a majority of whom fall under devolved units. Read more »
Zimbabwe: President Grants Amnesty to 4 000 Prisoners
The Herald
President Mnangagwa has granted amnesty to over 4 000 convicts in various categories, in a move meant to decongest the country's prisons. Read more »
Zimbabwe: We Have Achieved Most of the Liberation War Objectives - Machacha [interview]
The Herald
Cde Munyaradzi Machacha, whose Chimurenga name was George Kashiri, was the liaison officer at Foxtrot Assembly Point in Buhera, Manicaland. Read more »
Zimbabwe: National Independence Celebrations, a Multiplier of Opportunities
The Herald
When President Mnangagwa, pronounced himself on the need to rotate the independence celebrations across the provinces, many never saw the vision that he had. Read more »
Kenya: Uhuru Mourns Gen Ogolla As a Devoted Patriot
Capital FM
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has mourned Chief of Defence Forces Gen Francis Ogolla as a devoted patriot who dedicated his life to serving and protecting his beloved country. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Declares 3 Days of Mourning Following Gen Ogolla's Death
Capital FM
President William Ruto has declared three days of national mourning following the death of Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Gen Francis Ogolla and nine other Kenya Defence Forces… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Military Chief General Francis Ogolla Dead in Plane Crash
Capital FM
Kenya is in mourning following the death of its military chief, General Francis Omondi Ogolla in a plane crash. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Convenes Urgent Security Council Meeting After Military Plane Crash
Capital FM
President William Ruto convened a National Security Council meeting at State House Nairobi on Thursday evening following a helicopter crash that killed top military commanders in… Read more »
Southern Africa: Zimbabwe Has Come of Age [editorial]
The Herald
Today is our 44th anniversary of independence, the day Zimbabweans achieved freedom, and did so under an elected Government, the double achievement being important. Read more »