May 01
Nigeria: 150 Persons Died in Kwara Camp - Amnesty Int'l
Daily Trust
Amnesty International has alleged that at least 150 members of the Fulani community, including children, died in a military-controlled detention facility in Kwara State. Read more »
South Africa: Cape Town Struggles to Relocate Khayelitsha Families Living On Sinkholes
GroundUp
City warns against filling holes with debris but residents say they cannot live with open sinkholes Read more »
Nigeria: Following Supreme Court Judgement, INEC Lists Mark, Aregbesola's Name On Website
This Day
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has recognised the Senator David Mark-led National Working Committee (NWC) of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Read more »
Uganda: Justice Khauka's Verdict Sends a Clear Message - the Law Must Not Bend to Convenient Insanity Claims
Nile Post
The sentencing of Christopher Onyum Okello to death by Lady Justice Andrew Khauka of the High Court Criminal Division is more than just the conclusion of a harrowing murder… Read more »
Nigeria: INEC Restores Mark, Aregbesola's Names On Its Portal
Daily Trust
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reinstated the names of former Senate President David Mark and ex-Osun State governor Rauf Aregbesola on its official… Read more »
South Africa: SARS Salutes Workers As New Commissioner Begins Term
SAnews.gov.za
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has marked Workers' Day by paying tribute to South Africa's workforce, while welcoming its new Commissioner, Dr Johnstone Makhubu. Read more »
Nigeria: Ogboinbiri Crisis - Diri Sacks Paramount Ruler, Chiefs
Vanguard
Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State on Thursday night sacked the paramount ruler of embattled Ogboinbiri Community in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area, Chief Okosughe… Read more »
Nigeria: Effurun Shooting - ERA of Impunity in Npf Is Over - - IGP
Vanguard
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, on Thursday, vowed that no officer involved in unprofessional conduct will be shielded from justice, following the recent… Read more »
Tanzania: Key Diplomatic and Economic Move
Daily News
ON 30 April 2026, the 'Daily News' main page featured the headline, "Ruto will address Tanzanian Parliament next week on 5th May 2026". Read more »
Tanzania: Tree Planting Drive Targets MPs
Daily News
THE government has stepped up public education efforts on tree planting, targeting influential groups including Members of Parliament to increase participation in emerging carbon… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Targets Gold Surge With Nationwide Artisanal Miner Training Programme
New Zimbabwe
Government will roll out a nationwide training programme for artisanal and small-scale miners as part of efforts to formalise the sector and boost gold output, Mines Minister… Read more »
Liberia: Tiawan Gongloe Is Right! Vice President Koung Statement Was Reckless [opinion]
Liberian Observer
On April 27, 2026, during a live interview on ELBC Radio, the Vice President of Liberia, Koung, addressed rising public concerns regarding the nation's defense capabilities amidst… Read more »
Liberia: House Tightens Discipline
Liberian Observer
The House of Representatives' Committee on Rules, Order and Administration has commenced an investigative hearing into Bomi County District #3 Representative, Sam P. Jallah--making… Read more »
Nigeria: Gov Idris Sacks Afusta VC, Dissolves Governing Council
Vanguard
Governor Nasir Idris has approved the dissolution of the Governing Council of Abdullahi Fodio University of Science and Technology Aliero (AFUSTA), alongside the removal of the… Read more »
Kenya: Wetang'ula Back Ruto's Economy Agenda - Say Kenya On the Right Trajectory
Capital FM
Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Wetang'ula has called on Kenyans to support President William Ruto's development agenda, which he expressed confidence is on the right path. Read more »
Nigeria: Subsidy Is Gone - So Why Is Nigeria Still Borrowing? [opinion]
Premium Times
To expect that the removal of subsidy alone would eliminate the need for borrowing is to misunderstand both the structure of Nigeria's finances and the scale of its developmental… Read more »
South Africa: South Africans Cannot Celebrate Work While Millions Are Shut Out of It [press release]
DA
As South Africa marks Workers' Day, we should be honest about the contradiction at the heart of this occasion. Read more »
April 30
Liberia: Sirleaf Says 'Filthy' Monrovia Reflects Governance Failures Under Boakai
Liberian Investigator
MONROVIA -- Former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has delivered a blunt assessment of conditions in the capital, describing Monrovia as "filthy" and warning that its state… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Eases Fuel Standards for Six Months Amid Supply Disruptions
Capital FM
The Ministry of Investments Trade and Industry has approved a temporary adjustment of fuel standards to ensure steady supply amid global disruptions. Read more »
Ghana: Pres Mahama Visits Tidal Waves-Hit Fuveme, Blekusu
Ghanaian Times
PRESIDENT John Dramani Mahama has assured residents of Fuveme and Blekusu in the Anloga District and Ketu South Municipality respectively that funds for the construction of their… Read more »
South Africa: March and March Anti-Immigrant Protest Ends in Chaos
GroundUp
Protesters diverted from the agreed route and attacked immigrants Read more »
Nigeria: 'My Enemies Want Me Out Using Insecurity' - Tinubu
Premium Times
Mr Tinubu framed the surge in insecurity not just as a national challenge but as a politically weaponised tool. Read more »
Kenya: Sonko Cleared of Money Laundering, Put On Defence Over Tender Fraud Charges
Capital FM
A Nairobi court has acquitted former Nairobi Governor Mike Mbuvi Sonko of money laundering charges, ruling that the prosecution failed to present sufficient evidence to sustain the… Read more »
South Sudan: 'There Is No Food' - Multiple Crises Push South Sudan Deeper Into Hunger
WFP
As conflict, flooding, displacement and economic shocks converge, millions of people across South Sudan are facing emergency levels of hunger. The World Food Programme is racing to… Read more »
Madagascar: Former French Soldier Detained Over Alleged Madagascar Sabotage Plot
allAfrica
A former French serviceman has been detained in Madagascar over an alleged plot to destabilise the country. The French national had been charged with multiple offences,… Read more »
