March 26
Kenya: City Hall Unclogging Blocked Drainage Following Heavy Rains
Capital FM
The Nairobi County Government has deployed technical staff and equipment to unclog sewers and drainage systems in various parts of Nairobi affected by flooding following heavy… Read more »
Liberia: U.S.$96 Million Solar Farm to Boost Electricity Here
New Dawn
The Government of Liberia, with funding from the World Bank, West Regional, is expected to construct Liberia's first solar farm and expand the Mount Coffee Hydropower Plant in… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Giant Steel Plant to Stimulate Economic Growth
The Herald
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Zimbabwe: Cotton Industry Faces Worst Season in Years
The Herald
Zimbabwe's once-thriving cotton industry is facing its worst season in years, with production likely to plummet due to the devastating effect of the El Niño-induced drought. Read more »
Nigeria: Militants Kill 11 People, Kidnap 20 Others in Zamfara Community
Premium Times
Residents of the Zamfara community said most of the abducted persons are women and children Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Receives More Refugees From Libya As UK Politicians Play Ping Pong With Asylum Plan
New Times
On Thursday, March 21, 91 refugees arrived in Rwanda from Libya. They were refugees from Eritrea, Ethiopia, Sudan, and South Sudan who had been trying to get into Europe but… Read more »
Mozambique: There Are Signs in Ibo, but Quissanga Remains Difficult
Mozambique News Reports And Clippings
In Ibo district, Cabo Delgado, one of the areas most affected by the insurgency, electoral civic education activities began Monday (25 March) and there are promises that the… Read more »
Mozambique: A Week Later Attendance is Still Slow in Nampula
Mozambique News Reports And Clippings
Our correspondents in Nampula report that potential voters are abandoning the voter registration posts because of the slowness in registering voters. Questions are being raised if… Read more »
Mozambique: Registration May Stop for Several Days in Maputo and Matola
Mozambique News Reports And Clippings
Our correspondents in the cities of Maputo and Matola, and in the surrounding districts, report a sombre scenario in which the schools where voter registration brigades had been… Read more »
Nigeria: Insecurity - Gov Lawal Requests for Deployment of More Soldiers in Zamfara [press release]
Premium Times
Following resurgence of attacks in parts of Zamfara State, Governor Dauda Lawal has requested the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, to deploy more troops to the… Read more »
Senegal: 44-Year-Old Opposition Candidate Wins Senegal's Presidential Election
Daily Trust
Senegalese opposition candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye won the presidential election in a first-round ballot as former Prime Minister and ruling coalition candidate Amadou Ba… Read more »
Nigeria: No More Ransom Payments, but...
Daily Trust
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu demonstrated his defiance in the face of the recent upsurge in mass kidnappings in Kaduna, Borno, Sokoto, and Bauchi, by affirming that no ransom would… Read more »
Africa: Africa Migration Report - Linking Policy, Practice and the Welfare of the African Migrant Internal: Africa Migration Report
African Union
Asserting and painting a true picture on Africa Migration narrative is a preoccupation for the African Union and actors that active the migration discourse in Africa. This is… Read more »
Senegal: Little Known 44-Year-Old Opposition Leader Elected Senegal President
Nyasa Times
Senegal's little-known, 44-year-old opposition leader Bassirou Diomaye Faye was named the country's next president on Monday, less than two weeks after being released from prison… Read more »
Tunisia/Egypt: Egypt Capital Cup - Tunisia's Soccer Team Finish Third After Win Over New Zealand's On Penalties 4-2
Tunis Afrique Presse
Tunisia's national soccer team finished third in the Egypt Capital Cup, part of the FIFA 2024 Series, after defeating New Zealand 4-2 on penalties shoot-out in a placement match at… Read more »
Nigeria: Kano Governor Seeks Lawmakers' Nod to Create Four More Ministries
Premium Times
The four commissioner-nominees, if confirmed by the state lawmakers, will take the number of commissioners in his cabinet to 26. His predecessor, Abdullahi Ganduje, appointed 21… Read more »
Nigeria: Lawmaker Arraigned for Alleged Forgery
Premium Times
Konbowei Benson, the senator for Bayelsa Central, was charge for acting contrary to provisions of Penal Code Act, forgery of the NYSC exemption certificate and submitting the… Read more »
Liberia: Yekeh Seeks Police Intervention
New Dawn
Controversial Montserrado County Electoral District #10 Representative Yekeh Kolubah has complained against J.Mart, a private showroom center, for allegedly denying him goods for a… Read more »
East Africa: East Africa Community (EAC) Launch Carmma Plus - Re-Strengthened Campaign On Accelerated Reduction of Maternal Mortality in Africa (Carmma Plus 2021-2030)
African Union
The African Union Commission through the Department of Health, Humanitarian Affairs, and Social Development in coordination with the East Africa Community launches the CARMMA plus… Read more »
South Africa: Notorious Wanted Suspect Nabbed Following a Shootout With Police in Seshego [press release]
SAPS
Police in Limpopo have apprehended a notorious suspect after a tense shootout, accentuating the relentless pursuit of justice and the commitment to ensuring the safety and security… Read more »
Nigeria: BBNaija Season 9 Auditions Kick-Off, Organisers Introduce New Twist
Premium Times
The application is open to individuals above 21. Read more »
Africa: World Bank Group Statement On Debt Restructuring Agreement for Zambia [press release]
World Bank
The World Bank today released the following statement on Zambia: Read more »
Lesotho: Authorities Must Investigate Torture of Detainees At Maseru Correctional Institution [press release]
AI London
Responding to recent findings by the Lesotho Ombudsman which exposed a disturbing pattern of human rights violations, including torture, excessive use of force and denial of… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Affirms Govt's Commitment to War On Drugs, Illicit Brew
Capital FM
President William Ruto has reaffirmed relentless commitments to war on drugs and alcoholism countrywide. Read more »
Africa: Climate for Growth Knowledge Co-Creation Workshop Facilitators Guide [analysis]
Democracy Works
Democracy Works Foundation (DWF) has designed a " Training for Trainers" Guide from our Knowledge Co-Creation Workshops under the auspices of the Climate for Growth programme. Read more »