April 17
Africa: African Media Leaders Will Gather in Nairobi in May [press release]
allAfrica
In response to pressing appeals from many media practitioners and stakeholders across Africa who believe a free, independent, professional and thriving media industry is essential… Read more »
South Africa: Johannesburg Faces Water Crisis as Infrastructure Crumbles - South African News Briefs - April 17, 2024
allAfrica
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Uganda: Deep-Rooted Election Violence Keeps Democracy in Shackles
Nile Post
Uganda has a complex history of human rights violations, including under the rule of Idi Amin from 1971 to 1979, where thousands were killed and many more tortured. Read more »
Liberia: Who Leaked Weah's Assets Declaration Document?
Liberian Observer
Liberia, like many other countries, has some form of asset declaration requirement for public officials, but the declared assets of most essential government officials are often… Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzania-Malawi Diplomatic Tensions Rise Over $30m Port Project
Business Day Africa
Tanzania and Malawi are on the brink of a diplomatic standoff following Dodoma's decision to commence the upgrade of Mbamba Bay Port, situated on the shores of Lake Malawi. Read more »
Senegal: Nigeria's Think-Tank Hails Faye's Election, Urges Fair Leadership
Leadership
A political think-tank, #FixPolitics Africa, has applauded the election of President Bassirou Faye of Senegal, describing it as the triumph of the democratic spirit and collective… Read more »
Nigeria: Those Threatening Nigeria's Sovereignty Will Pay Heavy Price - Tinubu [press release]
Premium Times
President Tinubu said his administration is resolute in achieving economic security in a fair and equitable system for all Nigerians. Read more »
Ethiopia: Council of Ministers Unanimously Approves Draft Transitional Justice Policy
Addis Standard
The Council of Ministers, in its meeting today, unanimously approved the draft Transitional Justice Policy after it "discussed and added additional input" to the draft. Read more »
Liberia: Nimba Senatorial By-Election Lacks Momentum
Liberian Observer
There is very little leading up to the pending by-election for the Nimba County senatorial seat, with many voters expressing frustration with the political rhetoric from… Read more »
South Africa: Elections 2024 - What the Major Political Parties Say About Hunger
GroundUp
We sent questions to the ANC, DA, EFF, IFP, FF Plus, ActionSA, PA, MK Party and RISE Mzansi Read more »
Tanzania: Turkey's Top Varsity to Confer Honorary Phd Upon President Samia
Daily News
The University of Ankara in Turkey is poised to confer an honorary PhD in Economics upon Tanzania's President, Samia Suluhu Hassan, in recognition of her exemplary leadership and… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Odede Among Time100 Most Influential People in 2024
Capital FM
Shining Hope for Communities (SHOFCO) Founder and CEO Dr. Kennedy Odede has been named among Time100 most influential people globally. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Gono Clears Air On Zim's 'Stolen' Gold Reserves
263Chat
Former Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) Governor Gideon Gono has denied allegations of gold reserve theft during his tenure. Read more »
Malawi: I Won't Tolerate Laziness, Disgruntlement in Public Service, Says Chakwera
Nyasa Times
President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera has spoken strongly against laziness and disgruntlement among civil servants, warning that his government will not tolerate these… Read more »
Liberia: Will Liberia's Joseph Boakai Come Out As a Pillar of Justice or a Beacon of the Establishment? [analysis]
African Arguments
Establishing the War and Economic Crimes Court was among Candidate Boakai strongest campaign pledges. As president, it is his most vexing duty. Read more »
Zimbabwe: 49 Years On - Still No Closure On Edison Sithole's Disappearance
The Herald
One of the most painful disappearances of a prominent African nationalist occurred on October 15 1975, when Dr Edison Furatidzwayi Chisingaitwi Sithole and his personal assistant,… Read more »
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 »