April 01
Africa: All of Africa Today - April 1, 2025
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South Africa: Minister Simelane Rejects Eskom Corruption Allegations - South African News Briefs - April 1, 2025
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Nigeria: Nigeria Faces Surge in Meningitis Cases, Deaths As Peak Season Sets in
Premium Times
"We are experiencing a sharp increase in (meningitis) cases, and urgent intervention is required to prevent more deaths." Read more »
Malawi: Munthali Reflects On Malawi's Development Path As He Exits National Planning Commission
Nyasa Times
As Malawi pushes towards its 2063 development agenda, there remains significant work to be done, outgoing National Planning Commission (NPC) Director General Dr. Thomas… Read more »
Kenya: Gachagua Fires Back At Ruto, Calls President a Pathological Liar
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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has responded angrily to President William Ruto's remarks about their fallout, accusing the President of lying and misleading the public. Read more »
Nigeria: Onitsha Market Fire - Affected Traders Count Losses
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South Africa: G20 Presidency Briefing to the United Nations General Assembly by the G20 Sherpa, Mr Zane Dangor, Director-General of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation
G20 in South Africa 2025
H.E. The President of the General Assembly, Ambassador Philémon Yang, Your Excellences, Permanent Representatives to the United Nations, Distinguished delegates, Read more »
Zimbabwe: ZEC Appoints New Chief Elections Officer
The Herald
The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) has appointed Mr Simbarashe Tongayi as its substantive chief elections officer (CEO). Read more »
Nigeria: Restore Fubara's Authority in Rivers, Muslims Leaders Tell Tinubu
Premium Times
The group urged the President to restore Mr Fubara's full authority, stressing that the governor was performing effectively despite the political crisis in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Kogi Govt Bans Rallies Ahead of Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan's Homecoming
Premium Times
The development comes amid the homecoming ceremony of suspended Kogi Central District senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, scheduled for Tuesday. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Rufaro Stadium Still Needs U.S.$ 2 Million for Renovations Despite Scottland Lease Deal - Harare Mayor
New Zimbabwe
Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume says close to US$ 2 million is needed to complete ongoing renovations at Rufaro stadium despite a lease deal with Scottland. Read more »
South Africa: Quick Explainer - Government Debt and Why It Matters
GroundUp
Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana reminded everyone during his budget speech in March: South Africa is spending more than 22c of every rand raised in taxes just to pay interest… Read more »
Nigeria: Anambra Muslim Leaders Preach Peace, Endorse Soludo's Re-Election
Vanguard
Muslim leaders in Anambra State have canvassed for peace in the country, even as they endorsed Governor Chukwuma Soludo for re-election in the November 8 governorship election. Read more »
Nigeria: Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger Impose 0.5% Levy On Goods From Nigeria, Others
Vanguard
The military governments of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger have announced a new 0.5 percent levy on imported goods from Nigeria and other Economic Community of West African States,… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Says He Refused Gachagua's Sh10b Blackmail
Capital FM
President William Ruto has for the first time addressed the impeachment of his former Deputy, Rigathi Gachagua, revealing that Gachagua tried to blackmail him into handing over… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyans in Earthquake-Hit Myanmar and Thailand Directed to Register in Bangkok Embassy for Assistance
Capital FM
Diaspora Affairs Principal Secretary Roseline Njogu has urged Kenyans living in Myanmar and Thailand to register with the Kenyan Embassy for emergency assistance and real-time… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Kicks Off 5-Day Tour of Mt. Kenya Amid Gachagua Fallout
Capital FM
President William Ruto has commenced a five-day tour of the Mt. Kenya region, aimed at inspecting and launching key infrastructure projects and health initiatives. Read more »
Kenya: Is Fred Matiang'i the Answer to Kenya's Growing Political Crisis? [opinion]
Capital FM
In the past few days, as I have traversed this country, addressing various social and cultural issues, I've been struck by a growing, yet often overlooked, political phenomenon.… Read more »
South Africa: Protection Orders Being Used to Silence Journalists and Activists
GroundUp
Companies and officials are using legal measures meant for domestic violence victims, to gag reporters Read more »
Zimbabwe: Protests Flop . . . Peace Prevails Nationwide . . . Govt Commends Zimbabweans for Ignoring Illegal Demos
The Herald
A planned demonstration that had been called for yesterday by former Zanu PF Central Committee member, Blessed Geza, was a monumental flop as Zimbabweans chose to uphold the peace… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mngangagwa Ally Tagwirei Joins Zanu-PF's Central Committee
New Zimbabwe
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's close ally and controversial businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei has been endorsed by Zanu PF's Harare provincial coordinating committee to join the… Read more »
Malawi: Von Slams Regional Marginalization, Backs Mzumala & Mumba for Northern Region Leadership
Nyasa Times
The Voice of the North (VON) has thrown its weight behind UTM Vice President for the North, Catherine Mzumala, and Minister of Trade, Vitumbiko Mumba, branding them as the only… Read more »
Malawi: Simwaka Finds 'True Home' in Utm After Ditching MCP
Nyasa Times
Karonga Central Constituency hopeful Kaitano Simwaka, who recently parted ways with the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) after losing in the primaries, has slammed the ruling party's… Read more »
Zimbabwe: March 31 Protest - Zimbabweans in South Africa Demonstrate At Embassy - Beg for Ramaphosa's Intervention
New Zimbabwe
Zimbabweans took to the streets, Monday, protesting against President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government and the extension of his term in office. Read more »
March 31
South Africa: Cape Town E-Hailing Drivers Struggle for Licenses - South African News Briefs - March 31, 2025
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Angola: Angola's Cholera Crisis Worsens As Cases Soar Past 8,500, Death Toll Hits 329
Nile Post
Angola is grappling with a severe cholera outbreak that has spread across 16 of its 21 provinces, infecting 8,543 people and claiming 329 lives as of March 23, 2025. Read more »
