April 30
Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa 'Acted Improperly' in Promoting Son to Senior Army Rank - Constitutional Lawyer
New Zimbabwe
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa acted improperly and violated constitutional principles by promoting his son, Sean, to a senior rank in the army, a constitutional lawyer has said. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Endorses Hamzat As Lagos APC Consensus Candidate for 2027 Governorship Race
Premium Times
The development further consolidates Mr Hamzat's position within the ruling party ahead of the 2027 elections, coming days after Governor Sanwo-Olu publicly backed his deputy for… Read more »
Nigeria: Workers' Day - Govt Declares Friday, Public Holiday
Premium Times
Mr Tunji-Ojo congratulated workers across the country on a peaceful 1 May Workers' Day celebration. Read more »
Rwanda: 'What Did You Do to Stop Being Tutsi?' a Survivor Writes Back
New Times
At the heart of Rugeshi Hill Where Humanity Was Buried is not only a story of survival, but a careful reconstruction of how violence was normalised long before the 1994 Genocide… Read more »
Kenya: MPs Raise Concerns Over Unlicensed Trainers in TVET Institutions
Capital FM
Lawmarkers has raised fresh concerns over the growing number of unlicensed trainers in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions, warning that the trend… Read more »
Kenya: Government Signs Deal With Tanzanian Firm to Build 10 Maternal Hospitals
Capital FM
The government has signed a landmark agreement with Tanzanian conglomerate AMSONS Group to establish 10 specialised mother-and-child hospitals across nine counties, in a major… Read more »
Liberia: Supreme Court Clears Way for Trial of Firm Accused of Diverting $851,000 From Foreign Affairs Renovation
Liberian Investigator
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Nigeria: IGP Orders Dismissal, Prosecution of Police Officers Over Delta Extra-Judicial Killing
Leadership
The inspector-general of police, IGP Olutunji Disu, has ordered the immediate disciplinary action against officers of the Nigeria Police Force involved in the fatal shooting… Read more »
Liberia: LFA Election Upended - Cassell Kuoh Disqualified, Mustapha Raji Set to Run Unopposed for Second Term
FrontPageAfrica
The upcoming Liberia Football Association (LFA) elections have taken a dramatic turn after the LFA Elections Committee disqualified key presidential contender Cassell A. Kuoh,… Read more »
April 29
Uganda: More Ugandans Take Up EACOP Jobs As Project Nears Completion
Nile Post
Ugandans are increasingly taking up the majority of jobs on the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project as it moves closer to completion, the company has announced. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Power Announces Planned Outages Across Multiple Regions On April 30
Capital FM
Kenya Power has issued a planned power interruption notice affecting several counties across the country on Thursday, April 30, as part of scheduled network maintenance. Read more »
Liberia: Seven in 10 Liberian Prisoners Have Never Been Convicted, Govt Official Reveals
Liberian Investigator
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Namibia: Police Chief Defends 'Strategic' Shake-Up
New Era
Inspector General of the Namibian Police, Joseph Shikongo, has clarified that the recent reshuffle of senior officers is a planned, strategic move to strengthen the police force… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Chatunga Mugabe Deported
263Chat
Chatunga Bellarmine Mugabe is set to be deported today after a South African court ordered him to pay fines totalling R600 000 or face jail time for firearm-related and immigration… Read more »
Namibia: No Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreak, Says Govt
Namibian
The agriculture ministry has dissmised claims about a foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak following confusion triggered by a media realease issued by Windhoek Gymnasium. Read more »
Somalia: Somaliland Elders Extend Parliament Terms, Draw Criticism
Horn Diplomat
HARGEISA, April 29 (Horn Diplomat) Somaliland's House of Elders on Tuesday approved a 27 month extension of the mandates of the House of Representatives and local councils, opting… Read more »
Africa: All of Africa Today - April 29, 2026
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Uganda: Museveni Signs New Labour Law but Minimum Wage Remains Elusive
Nile Post
President Museveni has assented to the Employment (Amendment) Act, 2025, introducing sweeping reforms aimed at strengthening worker protections--but leaving the contentious issue… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Names Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu As Foreign Affairs Minister, Appoints Minister of State
Premium Times
Mrs Odumegwu-Ojukwu previously served as Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Read more »
Ghana: Why Ghana Walked Away From a U.S. Health Deal
DW
Talks between Ghana and the US over a bilateral healthcare deal have stalled, after Accra voiced concerns regarding sensitive data sharing. Several African countries have pushed… Read more »
Ethiopia: Strategic Policies Shield Ethiopia From Global Fuel Crisis, Sustain Aviation Operations - PM Abiy
ENA
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said Ethiopia has maintained uninterrupted domestic fuel supply and sustained aviation operations despite the global fuel crisis due to clear and… Read more »
Tanzania: Dodoma Readies for Ruto's Tour of Tanzanian Parliament
Daily News
KENYA'S President William Ruto is scheduled to address Tanzania's Parliament on May 5, 2026, in a move aimed at strengthening regional cooperation. Read more »
Nigeria: Peter Obi's Running Mate to Quit Labour Party Today, Joins PRP
Premium Times
Mr Baba-Ahmed explained that he is quitting LP due to internal wrangling in the party, which he said has made it to drift from its origin ideals. Read more »
Tanzania: Inquiry Asserts Report Credibility
Daily News
THE Commission of Inquiry into the October 29th 2025 incident has affirmed the authenticity and integrity of its report, stressing that its findings are grounded in scientific… Read more »
Nigeria: Supreme Court to Deliver Judgement in ADC, PDP Leadership Crisis On Thursday
This Day
After nearly 10 days of anxiety, apprehension and worries, the Supreme Court will on Thursday, April 30, deliver its "make or mar" verdict in the appeal surrounding the leadership… Read more »
