South Sudan Declares Massive Red Eye Outbreak On Uganda Border
Independent (Kampala)
South Sudanese health officials on Monday declared an outbreak of conjunctivitis, also known as pink eye, along the border between Uganda. Read more »
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's New Leader Calls for a Rethink of the Country's Relationship With the EU
RFI
Senegal's new leader Bassirou Diomaye Faye has called for a rethink of the country's relationship with the EU during a visit by European Council President Charles Michel. Read more »
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 »
Is Boakai Playing Games With Establishment of War Crimes Court?
New Republic
Since the signing of the resolution for the establishment of a War and Economic Crimes Court in Liberia by members of the National Legislature, many continue to wonder as to why… Read more »
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 »
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 »
Dismissed Presidential Guards Give Ultimatum
New Republic
Amid escalating tensions, a group of 300 armed dismissed presidential officers has issued a stern ultimatum to the Boakai government, demanding payment for their unjust termination… Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Clipped Mane of White Lion
This Day
The biggest drama on the Nigerian national political scene last week was Wednesday's botched attempt by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission [EFCC] to arrest former Kogi… Read more »
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 »
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 »
Kagame Meets Liberia's Former President Sirleaf
New Times
President Paul Kagame, on Friday, April 19, met with former Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf ahead of his participation in the Amujae High-Level Leadership Forum. Read more »