April 17
Liberia: Verdier Leaked Weah, Others' Assets
New Dawn
Liberian public officials are required to declare their assets upon taking office and do the same after leaving office. However, the same law does not compel them to publish unless… Read more »
Rwanda: April 17, 1994 - Genocidal Govt Appoints Extremist Officials to Expedite Killings
New Times
On April 17, 1994, the genocidal government held a meeting in which some Governors were replaced by others considered more capable of speeding up the killings in their respective… Read more »
Rwanda: Exiled Rwandan Industrialist Tribert Rujugiro Dies At 82
New Times
Renowned Rwandan business mogul and industrialist, Tribert Rujugiro Ayabatwa, has died at the age of 82. Read more »
Liberia: Ad796 - Liberians Call for Greater Government Efforts to Promote Gender Equality
Afrobarometer
Women still trail men in educational attainment and ownership of key assets. Read more »
Namibia: Swapo Parliamentarian Says Namibians Should Not Work, Must Enjoy Natural Resources
Namibian
Swapo parliamentarian Eliphas Dingara says if he had his way Namibians would not have to work, as the country has an abundance of natural resources to cater for the daily financial… Read more »
Mauritius: Consultative Workshop to Prepare Mauritius State of Environment and Outlook Report 2024 Launched
Government of Mauritius
The provision of capacity-building on Integrated Environment Assessment among key stakeholders and the preparation of the Mauritius State of Environment and Outlook Report 2024,… Read more »
Nigeria: 'Bao, Go and Learn How to Walk Like a Governor!'
Daily Trust
During his first edition of the Meet Your Governor radio show in February, Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji (BAO), governor of Ekiti State, said he has heard some people say he did not know… Read more »
Nigeria: Cost of Living - Government Policies Need to Wear Human Face [opinion]
Leadership
With galloping inflation that officially stands at 33.2 per cent, it has become trite to suggest that Nigerians have had to endure a lot recently. The hard times span the whole… Read more »
Nigeria: PDP NEC Meeting...24 Hours to Go, Atiku, Wike Camps Go for Broke
Leadership
Pending any last minute intervention, the warring camps within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are poised for a showdown at the National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting which… Read more »
Nigeria: APC, Stakeholders Condemn Purported Suspension of Ganduje
Leadership
All Progressives Congress (APC) has described media reports of the purported suspension of the party's national chairman, Dr Abdulahi Ganduje by the executive committee of the… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Says Tough Action to Be Taken Against Those Who Violate Traffic Laws
Capital FM
Tough action will be taken against those who violate traffic laws and cause deaths and injuries, President William Ruto has said. Read more »
Nigeria: PDP Chairmanship - Reps Caucus Divided As N/Central Stakeholders Meets Today
Daily Trust
As the battle over who emerges as substantive national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) continues to rage, the North Central Zonal Caucus of the party has slated a… Read more »
Nigeria: The Hope in Disability
This Day
April is the month dedicated to drawing societal attention to the acceptance of autism. In some climes, this is done in a way that brings the subject of our common humanity into a… Read more »
Mauritius: «Investissement Public» sans valeur
L'Express
Chaque année, dans le budget national, mais aussi tous les cinq ans, dans les manifestes électoraux, les hommes politiques aiment dire à la population qu'on… Read more »
Uganda: We Are Not Going to Surrender - Amuriat
Nile Post
Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) president Patrick Amuriat says he will never surrender in the struggle to liberate the country despite the turbulent political scene that is being… Read more »
Nigeria: APC NWC Petitions IGP, Says Ganduje's 'Suspension' Criminal
Daily Trust
Kano govt files fresh charges, to arraign ex-gov today Read more »
Zimbabwe: Stage Set for Uhuru Celebrations
The Herald
The stage is set for Zimbabwe's 44th Independence Day celebrations to be held in Murambinda, Manicaland, tomorrow, following the completion of all construction works, the… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Midlands Bureau - Wide Consultations Preceded Zig Launch
The Herald
Extensive consultations were conducted with key stakeholders prior to the announcement of this year's monetary policy statement which introduced the new ZiG currency, Reserve Bank… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Govt Backs Winter Wheat Season With Water Tariff Reduction
The Herald
The Government has come up with comprehensive strategies to ensure a successful winter wheat season, among them the 31 percent reduction in water charges for irrigation farmers,… Read more »
Liberia: Speaker's Wife Recounts Fire Ordeal
New Dawn
House Speaker, Cllr. Fonati Koffa and family are still recuperating from Sunday's fire disaster that destroyed their luxurious home here. Read more »
Uganda: We're Watching You, Kyagulanyi Tells New Party Recruits
Nile Post
National Unity Platform president Robert Kyagulanyi has warned those joining the party to get tickets that they will be disappointed. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Unveils National Road Safety Action Plan to Reduce Accidents
Capital FM
President William Ruto has launched the National Road Safety Action plan which outlines eight priority areas, including road safety funding, vehicle safety standards, enforcement… Read more »
April 16
Nigeria: Nigeria's Tinubu Says Country Will No Longer Pay Ransom to Armed Gangs
VOA
Nigeria will no longer pay ransom to armed gangs that have plagued the country with kidnapping and extortion, President Bola Tinubu said in an opinion piece published Monday. Read more »
Malawi: Malawi's President Moves in to Stop Tobacco Smuggling
VOA
Malawi's President Lazarus Chakwera has ordered police to tighten border security to control tobacco smugglers who sell the crop to neighboring countries for better prices.… Read more »
Kenya: National Rights Commission Weighs in On Police Boss' Outburst
Capital FM
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has called for an immediate end to threats and intimidation against lawful protests urging the government to engage in… Read more »