April 23
Liberia: Low Turnout of Voters, Peaceful Poll in Nimba Senatorial By-Election
FrontPageAfrica
Voting commenced in some of the precinct centers in the Sanniquellei and Bah regions in Tuesday's Nimba senatorial by-election, with a low turnout of voters. Read more »
Liberia: Who Replaces VP Koung As Nimba's Next Senator?
Liberian Observer
As citizens and residents of Nimba County head to the polls today to elect the next senator in the eagerly anticipated by-election, the focus is on the four male candidates vying… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Advances Anti-Counterfeit Law
Independent (Kampala)
The government's enactment of the Anti-Counterfeit Goods Bill signifies an important step towards safeguarding intellectual property, fostering fair competition, and ultimately,… Read more »
Liberia: Dismissed EPs' Threats Unacceptable Says Information Minister
New Dawn
The head of the elite presidential guard Executive Protection Service (EPS) Mr. Sam Gaye has defended his decision, emphasizing his aim to uphold professionalism and standards for… Read more »
Rwanda: April 24, 1994 - Tutsi Killed in Kabgayi, Ruhango
New Times
April 24, 1994 was the 18th day of the Genocide against the Tutsi. Killings had spread across Rwanda, especially in the southern region. Massacres of Tutsi took place in different… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Commits Sh6.1bn to Settle Issues Raised By Striking Medics
Capital FM
The Ministry of Health (MoH) has received Sh3.5 billion for health workers salary arrears from 2017 to June 2024 which will be cleared in 5 installments each year. Read more »
Nigeria: Senator Ningi's Suspension - Atiku Tasks Nass, Others On Integrity
Leadership
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said the interest of Nigerians would be better served if institutions of government are strengthened on the basis of integrity. Read more »
Uganda: Centenary Bank Commits Shs100 Million to Rotary District Conference
Nile Post
Centenary Bank managing director Fabian Kasi joined Rotarians at Mapeera House on Tuesday to fortify their support for the upcoming Rotary District conference, slated for 99thDCA. Read more »
Liberia: House Endorses Audit
Liberian Observer
The House of Representatives has approved an audit by the General Auditing Committee (GAC) in a move to enhance accountability and transparency. This decision, led by Cllr. J.… Read more »
Nigeria: NERC Transfers Regulatory Oversight of Enugu Electricity Market to State Govt
Premium Times
NERC noted that all transfers envisaged by this order should be completed by 22 October 2024 Read more »
Kenya: Ex-IEBC Chairperson Issack Hassan, Grace Nzioka Among 41 Shortlisted for Court of Appeal Judge Slots
Capital FM
Former Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) chairperson Issack Hassan is among forty one candidates short listed for Court of Appeal Judges. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Politically Immature Chamisa Should 'Herd Cattle' - Chiwenga
New Zimbabwe
ZANU PF Deputy President Constantino Chiwenga has taken a dig at Nelson Chamisa describing the opposition leader as politically immature. Read more »
Uganda: How MDAs Have Performed Over Past Five Year
Nile Post
In a momentous development today, the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) has disclosed its findings on the compliance of Budget Estimates and Ministerial Policy Statements with… Read more »
Liberia: Family Battle for Grand Gedeh Representative Seat
New Dawn
The death of Grand Gedeh County Electoral District #1 Representative-elect E. Madison Gwion has necessitated the district by-election due today, 23 April 2024. Read more »
April 22
Nigeria: Govt Announces 18 Years As Minimum Age for Tertiary Education
Premium Times
"The minimum age of entry into the university is 18, but we have seen students who are 15, 16 years going in for the entrance examination." Read more »
Senegal: Will Senegal's New President Shake Up External Relations? [analysis]
ISS
Despite pre-election rhetoric, long-standing principles and regional realities will likely guide international relations. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Is Now a Family State - Says Chamisa Taking Aim At Mnangagwa 'Dynasty'
New Zimbabwe
Opposition leader Nelson Chamisa says the political arena under President Emmerson Mnangagwa's rule has worsened and slipped the country into a one-party dictatorship. Read more »
Rwanda: At Belgian Trial, Two Former Interahamwe Leaders Dodge Testifying
JusticeInfo.net
Dieudonné Niyitegeka and Eugène Mbarushimana are the only two surviving former members of the National Committee of the Interahamwe, the militia that spearheaded the… Read more »
Nigeria: In Final Report, Commonwealth Identifies Factors That Undermined Nigeria's 2023 Elections
Premium Times
The Commonwealth observers said institutional and legal reform is necessary if Nigeria is to make lasting progress on issues such as campaign finance, electoral offences and… Read more »
Mauritius: Mauritius Honours Its New Centenarian, Mrs Mélin
Government of Mauritius
Mrs Marie Suzanne Mélin, born on 18 April 1924, celebrated her 100th birthday, on Saturday 20 April 2024, at L'Hotel de ville de Curepipe. Read more »
Nigeria: Yoruba Nation - Akintoye, Igboho Write Tinubu, Seek Exit From Nigeria
Premium Times
"Most of us, Yoruba, have no confidence in the 'restructuring' that some of our most respected Yoruba leaders, such as our fathers in our highly exalted Afenifere, are advocating,"… Read more »
Cameroon: Cameroonian Civil Society Groups, Opposition Launch Mass Voter Registration Campaign
VOA
Cameroon's opposition and civil society have launched a mass campaign to combat voter apathy. The goal is to encourage disgruntled youths to register to vote before the August… Read more »
Liberia: Petition Awaits GOL for MOE Budget Increment
Liberian Observer
Educational Stakeholders in Bong County say plans are underway to petition the government of President Joseph N. Boakai and Jeremiah Kung through the Bong County Legislative Caucus… Read more »
Liberia: Legal Disputes At Lta Disrupting Telecommunications Sector Operations
FrontPageAfrica
FrontPage Africa has learned that ongoing political and legal disputes between the executive branch and the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) are causing disruptions in… Read more »
Nigeria: Court Stops Kano Govt From Charging Litigants Exorbitant Filing Fees - Official
Premium Times
Plaintiff says the judgement will improve access to justice for low-income litigants across the state. Read more »