April 15
Nigeria: Boko Haram - Terrorists Release Six Kidnapped Former Borno Refugees After Collecting Ransom
Premium Times
The terrorists abducted eight former refugees a fortnight ago while they were fishing on the outskirts of their community in Doron Baga, Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State Read more »
South Africa: Eskom Issues Tender to Accelerate Renewable Energy Deployment
SAnews.gov.za
Eskom has issued a call for proposals from experienced companies to establish renewable energy businesses to expedite the deployment of renewable energy solutions. Read more »
South Africa: BMA Commissioner to Monitor Movements At Lebombo Ahead of Easter Weekend
SAnews.gov.za
The Commissioner of the Border Management Authority (BMA), Dr Michael Masiapato, will be on the ground to monitor the accelerated security control measures at the Lebombo port of… Read more »
Africa: Ethiopia Reaffirms Commitment to Work With All Elected AU Officials to Advance Continental Issues
ENA
The Permanent Representative of Ethiopia to the African Union (AU) and the UNECA, Ambassador Hirut Zemene reaffirmed Ethiopia's commitment to work closely with all elected AU… Read more »
Somalia: Secret UAE Radar Move Bolsters Somalia's Puntland Air Defenses
Shabelle
Reports have emerged that the United Arab Emirates has deployed an advanced radar system to northeastern Somalia, specifically to the Puntland Maritime Headquarters adjacent to the… Read more »
Somalia: Somali Govt to Facilitate Exchange of 25 Prisoners Captured in Somaliland-SSC-Khaatumo Conflict
Shabelle
The office of Somalia's Prime Minister has confirmed that 25 prisoners, who were captured during the conflict between Somaliland forces and SSC-Khaatumo fighters on August 25,… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Accelerates Consolidation of Genocide Memorial Sites
New Times
The government is intensifying efforts to consolidate district-managed memorial sites for the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, aligning with the 2019 Presidential Order. Read more »
South Africa: Police Can't Say Why They Let an Alleged Rapist Off the Hook
GroundUp
Officers dropped him at hospital without questioning him Read more »
Kenya: National Assembly to Okay Appointment of Five Principal Secretary Nominees
Capital FM
The National Assembly is on Tuesday expected to approve the nomination of five individuals selected by President William Ruto to fill various Principal Secretary vacancies in his… Read more »
Malawi: CSOs Want K30 Billion for Voter Civic Education - Donors Angoti Duuuuuu!
Nyasa Times
With just five months before Malawi heads to the polls on September 16, civil society organisations (CSOs) are sounding the alarm over a serious funding gap for voter civic… Read more »
Ghana: President Mahama Addresses Kwahu Business Forum April 19
Ghanaian Times
The Kwahu Business Forum, an initiative by President John Dramani Mahama to grow local businesses is set to open on April 19, 2025 in Mpraeso. Read more »
Ghana: Auditors Must Exercise High Professional Standard to Protect Public Purse - Prof. Amartey
Ghanaian Times
The Former Vice Chancellor of the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), Professor Abednego Feehi Amartey, has called on internal auditors to exhibit a high sense of… Read more »
South Africa: Inside the SAMRC's Race to Rescue Health Research in South Africa
spotlight
Health research in South Africa has been plunged into crisis with the abrupt termination of several large research grants from the US, with more grant terminations expected in the… Read more »
Kenya: Kiambu Governor Wamatangi Arrested in EACC Graft Probe
Capital FM
EACC detectives have arrested Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi over alleged corruption following early morning raids at his residence and county offices. Read more »
Kenya: UK Lawmakers Endorse Kenya's Sexual and Reproductive Health Efforts
Capital FM
UK Members of Parliament have endorsed Kenya's progress in advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) following a four-day study tour that highlighted both… Read more »
Rwanda: Wanted Genocidaire Sagahutu On Spot for Spreading Hate Ideology in Belgium
New Times
Joseph Sagahutu, a Catholic priest suspected of participating in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi at Muganza Catholic Parish in Nyaruguru District is still roaming freely in… Read more »
Nigeria: Mutfwang Must Summon the Will to Deal With Plateau's Continued Killings - Tinubu
This Day
President Bola Tinubu, yesterday, tasked Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, to summon the necessary political will to resolve the crisis in his state and establish enduring… Read more »
Sudan: Sudan's Two Years of War, Millions Living in the World's Largest Humanitarian Crisis Sink Deeper into Despair with No End in Sight
MSF
The war in Sudan between the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) enters its third year and people remain unseen, bombed, besieged, displaced and deprived… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Harare Ratepayers to Pay for Council's Wrongful Building Approval
The Herald
Harare residents will be responsible for covering compensation costs owed to the owner of a double-storey building along Alpes Road in Vainona suburb, which is set for demolition. Read more »
Kenya: Prosecution to Give Details in Live Queen Ant Trafficking Case
Capital FM
The prosecution is expected to present the facts of a case involving two Belgians, a Vietnamese citizen, and a Kenyan who pleaded guilty to charges of illegal possession and trade… Read more »
Namibia: Namibians Must Benefit From Their Resources - Ngurare
Namibian
Prime minister Elijah Ngurare says it is wrong that Namibians are not benefiting from the resources of the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Imo Judges Face Scandal Over Appointment Fraud
Leadership
A coalition of Nigerian civil society organisations, the Civil Society Engagement Platform (CSEP), has accused 18 judges in the Imo State Judiciary of falsifying their ages to… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Govt Cracks Down On Expired, Counterfeit Goods
The Herald
An undercover investigation in downtown Harare's central business district (CBD) has unearthed a disturbing trend where tuckshops run by Congolese, Nigerian, Asian and local… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Tshabangu Wins Legal Battle
The Herald
CCC interim secretary-general Sengezo Tshabangu has won his case against the Welshman Ncube-led faction of the opposition political party and its disciplinary committee. Read more »
Ethiopia: How ENDC Can Transform Hardships Into Hopes
Ethiopian Herald
Ethiopia embarked on the reform led by Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed that assumed power in 2018, with great hope and expectations from all walks of life. Read more »
