April 28
South Africa: Signature Fraud Claims Against Zuma's Mk Party May Imperil Poll Legitimacy [analysis]
Daily Maverick
Former president Jacob Zuma's uMkhonto Wesizwe party is unlikely to be affected at the polls by its expulsion of high-ranking members. However, allegations that it forged… Read more »
Mozambique: In brief
Mozambique News Reports And Clippings
Insurgent attacks force evacuation of registration brigades in Chiure: Some villages in Chiure district were attacked by insurgents, and STAE evacuated registration brigades.… Read more »
Mozambique: In Renamo Zones, Voters Walk 20 km and Wait For Two Days in the Hope of Being Registered
Mozambique News Reports And Clippings
The national head of social affairs of the MDM, pastor Maiba Wache, has denounced the existence of areas where the potential voters are obliged to walk for more than 20 km to… Read more »
Mozambique: Registration of Ghost Voters in Chókwè
Mozambique News Reports And Clippings
Our correspondents in Chókwè, Gaza, saw non-existent voters being registered in some posts. During their observation rounds, they found typists introducing… Read more »
Mozambique: 93,000 Ghosts Registered in Inhambane, Where STAE Also Seems to Have Lied To Its Own CPE
Mozambique News Reports And Clippings
More than 93,000 "ghost" voters, who do not exist, had already been registered in Inhambane by 20 April, one week for the end of registration today. This is the number of… Read more »
Tanzania: Samia Swears in Newly Appointed Leaders
Daily News
PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan yesterday swore in three leaders for various positions, including Court of Appeal Justice Winfrida Korosso to be the Chairperson of the Law Reform… Read more »
Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso Dismisses HRW Massacre Report As 'Baseless'
DW
Human Rights Watch had accused Burkina Faso's military of civilian mass killings, including scores of children, in the West African country's fight against Islamist militant… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Calls for Inclusiveness in Addressing Global Challenges
Premium Times
Mr Tinubu said capital mobilisation, which is needed to spur economic growth and associated advancements in Africa, cannot be overlooked any longer. Read more »
Nigeria: Ighodalo - A Confluence of Vision, Competence and Integrity
Vanguard
In Edo State, the political conversation has continued to revolve around the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party ,PDP, in the September 21 election, Dr Asue… Read more »
Nigeria: Hon Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo's Inspiring Journey to 42
Vanguard
As Nigeria's Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo celebrates his 42nd birthday on May 1st, 2024, his remarkable life's journey unfolds like a testament to dedication,… Read more »
Nigeria: World Archery Federation Dismisses Abdullah's 3rd Term Re-Election
Daily Trust
The World Archery Federation has expressed dissatisfaction over the results of the elective general assembly that announced Mohammed Abdullah as the president of the Nigeria… 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 »
April 27
Africa: Portugal Says No Plans to Pay Colonial Reparations
DW
Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa had called for Lisbon to find ways to compensate its former colonies, including canceling debt. The government says it has not… Read more »
Kenya: Households in Flood-Prone Areas Urged to Vacate
Capital FM
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has urge people living on river banks to vacate to avoid disaster caused by flooding at a time when heavy rains are pounding the country. Read more »
Uganda: A Looming Crisis - Kalungu District Grapples With Drug Shortages
Nile Post
A dark cloud hangs over Kalungu District, Uganda. Since January 2024, government health facilities have faced a critical shortage of essential drugs, leaving patients in a… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Reserve Bank Governor Asks MPs to Market ZiG in Communities
New Zimbabwe
RESERVE Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) Governor John Mushayavanhu has appealed to Members of Parliament (MPs) to educate communities on the newly introduced currency, Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG). Read more »
South Africa: Never Has a Wise Vote Been More Important to the Future of South Africa [analysis]
Daily Maverick
After thirty years of democracy, the heroes of freedom have been replaced by the hyenas of stealing Read more »
Uganda: Besigye's FDC Refutes Rumors of New Party, Resumes Consultations
Nile Post
Silence Broken, Speculation Addressed Read more »
Uganda: Uganda's 1.1 Trillion Shilling Supplementary Budget Raises Eyebrows
Nile Post
The Ugandan government's latest supplementary budget request of 1.1 trillion shillings (approximately $318 million) has sparked controversy among Members of Parliament (MPs) who… 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 »
Ethiopia: Following Cholera Outbreak in Bati District, Amhara Health Authorities Take Action to Contain the Spread of the Disease
Addis Standard
Amid reports of a cholera outbreak in the Bati district within the Oromia special zone of the Amhara region, health authorities are swiftly responding to contain the spread of the… Read more »
South Africa: 30 Years On, South Africa's Dream of Unity Lies Shattered
DW
Thirty years after the end of apartheid, South Africa is looking back on a democratic but deeply divided society. Political divisions have fueled a growing disappointment with… Read more »
Kenya: City Hall Waives Building Renovations Fees in Response to Floods
Capital FM
The Nairobi County Government has waived statutory fees for renovations and repair of buildings due flood related destruction as a move to augment flood response. Read more »
Nigeria: Battle of Akeredolu's Deputies As Aiyedatiwa, Ajayi Pick APC, PDP Tickets
Daily Trust
If the feelers in Ondo among political parties and observers are anything to go by, the state's governorship election fixed for November 16 is set to be a two-horse race between… Read more »
April 26
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 »