April 29
Nigeria: Again, Gunmen Abduct 18 Bayelsa-Bound Passengers in Ughelli North
Vanguard
No fewer than eighteen persons travelling from Warri to Bayelsa state in a private company bus have been abducted by gunmen suspected to be Fulani herdsmen between Evwreni and Ogor… Read more »
Gambia: Excitement Sweeps As Gambia Hosts Organisation of Islamic Cooperation Summit
The Point
Excitement is sweeping across the country as The Gambia prepares to host the 15th Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Summit slated for Saturday 4 May 2024. Read more »
Nigeria: Four Killed, Many Injured As Herdsmen Attack Nimbo Community
Vanguard
Fear grips Nimbo community in Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area of Enugu State following the gruesome murder of four members of the community by suspected herdsmen on Sunday evening. Read more »
Liberia: Liberia Integrates Malaria Vaccine Into Expanded Immunization Program
FrontPageAfrica
Liberia on Thursday, April 25 achieved a significant milestone in its fight against malaria as it introduces the highly anticipated RTS,S malaria vaccine on World Malaria Day under… Read more »
Liberia: Man in U.S.$100k Theft Case Accuses Police of Torture
Liberian Observer
Defendant Abraham Benjamin, a Ghanaian and a pastor of the Christ Embassy International Church on trial for allegedly stealing US$100K has disclosed that he was tortured during a… Read more »
Nigeria: Dangote - Our Target Is Nigeria's Self-Sufficiency in Petrol, Others
Daily Trust
The Dangote Industries Limited has said that its target is to ensure that Nigeria becomes self-sufficient in all the sectors, including cement, agriculture, mining and petroleum. Read more »
Nigeria: Rivers Tanker Explosion - Govs Advocate Safer Transportation of Petroleum Products
Vanguard
...As Tinubu, First Lady mourn Read more »
Nigeria: ANC Has Lost Its Lustre
This Day
April 27, marking 30 years since the end of apartheid rule in South Africa and the ascension of the African National Congress [ANC] to power in that country, set me thinking about… Read more »
Nigeria: Guinness World Records - Nigerian Concludes 115-Hour Ironing Marathon
Premium Times
The longest marathon ironing record attempt was held at the Jabi Lake Mall in Abuja. Read more »
São Tomé and Príncipe: São Tomé and Principe Celebrated the World Malaria Day [press release]
WHO-AFRO
The country is highly committed to reach the malaria elimination goal by 2030 Read more »
Burkina Faso: Why Burkina Faso Is Muzzling Foreign Media
DW
Burkina Faso's military junta has suspended more international media, including DW. It's part of a pattern of press repression as the junta's counterterrorism operations take a… Read more »
West Africa: Gum Arabic From Africa's Acacia Trees in the Sahel Is Used in Hundreds of Products - What's Worth Knowing [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The conflict in Sudan has turned attention to a rarely discussed commodity: gum arabic. This product, the dried sap of certain species of acacia trees, is used mainly as an… Read more »
Nigeria: Many Killed As Suspected Herders Invade Enugu Community
Premium Times
The police have confirmed the attack, but said they would provide details later. Read more »
Gambia: Barrow Commends AUF Initiative
The Point
Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie -AUF West-Africa Regional Director Professor Oiudad Tebba visited President Barrow to brief him on the AUF Conference on scientific… Read more »
Gambia: Revenue Collector Blames Finance Director
The Point
Revenue collector Alieu Sonko has blamed the finance director for hefty unaccounted for funds. Sonko alleged that the finance director took the monies and failed to deposit them… Read more »
Liberia: Boakai's Appointees Acting At LTA Is Unnecessary [editorial]
New Dawn
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. suspended all 5 members of the Board of Commissioners of the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) over the weekend and has reportedly sent… Read more »
Ghana: NPP Presidential Candidate Dr Bawumia Begins Nationwide Campaign
Ghanaian Times
The 2024 Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, and his campaign team are promising an issues-based campaign as he begins his nationwide… Read more »
Liberia: Speaker Koffa Applauds Ways, Means, and Finance Committee for Uncovering Extra U.S.$51m in Revenue
FrontPageAfrica
House Speaker Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa has opposed direct budget funding to lawmakers for implementing legislative projects within their respective electoral districts. Read more »
Liberia: Consider Resumption Over Decommissioning - Mines & Energy Boss Entreats Mng Gold, Tours China Union Facilities
FrontPageAfrica
Since assuming office earlier this year as the Minister of Mines and Energy of Liberia, Wilmot Paye has emphasized that measures ensuring the country benefits from its mineral… Read more »
Mauritania: Mauritians Strongly Endorse Media Freedom and Public Access to Govt Information
Afrobarometer
Most citizens want a media that helps hold government accountable. Read more »
Liberia: 'The Police Tortured Me' - Defendant in U.S.$100k Misapplication Case Tells Court
FrontPageAfrica
The key defendant in the ongoing US$100,000 misapplication case at Criminal Court C recently revealed that he was tortured by officers of the Liberia National Police after he… Read more »
Nigeria: Terrorists, Drug Dealers Use Crypto to Raise, Hide Over £1bn Illicit Funds, UK Laments
Vanguard
The United Kingdom (UK) government has announced a crackdown on criminals such as terrorists, drug dealers, and fraudsters who use cryptocurrency to raise and hide money. Read more »
Nigeria: NDLEA Nabs Man Carrying 4,000 Tramadol Pills in Lagos Airport
Vanguard
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a male passenger carrying 4,000 tramadol pills at the Muhammad Murtala International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, Lagos. Read more »
Liberia: House to Pass 2024 Budget Today
Liberian Observer
Members of the House of Representatives are poised to ratify the 2024 Budget today--a development that is being greeted with reports of the discovery of new revenue sources to… Read more »
Nigeria: Nass to Consider Role for Traditional Rulers in Constitution - Reps Deputy Speaker
Premium Times
The deputy speaker said traditional rulers must have security of office, not guaranteed by the local government chairmen, governors or the president but by the constitution. Read more »