April 30
Zimbabwe: Presidential Borehole Scheme Brings Relief Across Political Divide
263Chat
In a clear demonstration of President Emmerson Mnangagwa's commitment to inclusive governance, the Presidential Borehole Scheme is delivering clean water to communities across the… Read more »
Africa: Cross-Pressured Voters in Africa: Patterns of Loyalty, Defection, and Abstention
Afrobarometer
When performance evaluations conflict with partisan leanings, which way do voters turn? Read more »
Sudan: Sudan Media Defiant At Govt Directive to 'Regularise Legal Status By 1 June' or Face Legal Action
Dabanga
Sudanese media organisations have strongly condemned a directive* issued to all media outlets by Sudan's Ministry of Culture, Information, Antiquities and Tourism, giving them a… Read more »
Kenya: State Funding to Public Universities Drops By Sh13bn
Capital FM
Public universities have recorded a sharp decline in government funding over the past three years, according to data from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS). Read more »
Ghana: NDPC Moves to Finalise National Dev't Plan
Ghanaian Times
The National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) has completed strategic regional engagements with regions and districts to collate their development plans for incorporation… Read more »
Kenya: North Eastern Leaders Call for Urgent Action Over Mwingi-Garissa Clashes
Capital FM
Leaders from North Eastern region have condemned the deadly violence along the Mwingi-Garissa road, warning that the escalating clashes threaten to unravel years of peaceful… Read more »
Nigeria: Alleged Land Grabbing - Developers Seek Probe of FHA Boss
This Day
A coalition of real estate developers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has petitioned President Bola Tinubu and the leadership of the National Assembly of Nigeria for a probe… Read more »
Ghana: Extend Activities of OSP to All 16 Regions ... Attorney General Urged
Ghanaian Times
Participants at a day's dialogue have called on the government to extend the activities and operations of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) across the regions so as to… Read more »
Tunisia: President Saïed Reiterates Tunisia's Firm Rejection of All Diktats and External Pressures
Tunis Afrique Presse
President Kaïs Saïed met on Wednesday afternoon at Carthage Palace with Minister of Economy and Planning Samir Abdelhafidh and Central Bank Governor Fethi Zouhair Nouri.… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Government Sets 2026 Winter Wheat Producer Price
263Chat
The Government has approved a producer price of US$524.56 per metric tonne for the 2026 winter wheat season, in a move aimed at encouraging farmers to increase production. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Masarira Condemns Delay in Civil Servants' Pay Rise
263Chat
Opposition Labour Economists and Afrikan Democrats (LEAD) party has accused the government of failing to honour a promised salary increase for civil servants that was expected to… Read more »
Sudan: Finance Ministry Renews Commitment to Spending On Electricity Sector As Part of Reconstruction Priorities for War Damage
SNA
The Ministry of Finance has renewed its commitment to continue spending on government priorities for rebuilding and reconstructing what was destroyed by the war, in accordance with… Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 - ADC Will Be On Ballot, Mark Dismisses Fears of Exclusion
Leadership
The National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), David Mark, has assured party members that the party will participate fully in the 2027 general elections, despite… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Has Approved Plots of Land for New Ambassadors in Abuja, Says Wike
Leadership
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has hinted that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the allocation of plots of land to new ambassadors and high… Read more »
Nigeria: Federal Govt Backs Nationwide Youth Competition to Boost Malaria Fight
Leadership
The federal government has intensified efforts to combat malaria with a renewed focus on youth participation, as the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare formally approved… Read more »
Nigeria: Enemies Want to Use Insecurity to Remove Me, I Won't Quit - Tinubu
Leadership
President Bola Tinubu has said attempts by his political opponents to use insecurity to force him out of office would not succeed, declaring that he would remain in office and seek… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Fires NMDPRA CEO After Just 4 Months in Office
Leadership
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has removed Saidu Mohammed as the chief executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) after a brief… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Workers Post First Real Wage Growth Since 2020
Capital FM
Kenyan workers recorded their first rise in real earnings since 2020 in 2025, supported by easing inflation, according to the latest Economic Survey. Read more »
Zambia: RightsCon Cancelled as Global Attacks on SRHR and Digital Freedoms Intensify [press release]
International Planned Parenthood Federation and Repro Uncensored
The Zambian government has abruptly cancelled RightsCon 2026, the world's largest conference on human rights in the digital age, just five days before it was set to begin in… Read more »
Kenya: More Millions Flow As President Ruto Rewards History Maker Sawe Ksh 8mn
Capital FM
President William Ruto has awarded history maker Sebastian Sawe a total of KSh 8 million in recognition of his historic sub-two-hour marathon feat in London. Read more »
Kenya: Gen Z As Democracy Defenders - the Digital Generation Recasting Electoral Integrity
Capital FM
For years, young people have been cast as a volatile political force--easily mobilised for unrest or courted as a powerful voting bloc. Read more »
Kenya: MPs Approves Kepha Omae As NCIC Chair, Clears Seven Members
Capital FM
The National Assembly has approved the nomination of eight individuals to serve as members of the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC). Read more »
Zimbabwe: RBZ Governor 'Irregular' Washington Affidavit Results in Central Bank's Loss in U.S.$7 Million Gold Dispute
New Zimbabwe
The High Court has criticised the conduct of Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) governor, John Mushayavanhu and his legal team, describing their handling of court papers as… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Garwe Responds to Chiwenga's King Hezekiah Sermon - Says People Should Pray for God to Grant Mnangagwa a Long Life
New Zimbabwe
Local Government Minister Daniel Garwe has responded to Vice President Constantino Chiwenga's meaning-laden King Hezekiah sermon and urged Zimbabweans to pray for President… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa High Court Orders Freeze On Chivayo's Assets, Bank Accounts, Private Jet
New Zimbabwe
The Gauteng Division of the High Court in Pretoria has ordered a freeze on bank accounts and key assets linked to controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo, including a luxury… Read more »
