April 02
Kenya: Candidates Put On Notice Ahead of Gor Mahia Polls On April 13
Capital FM
Candidates for this month's national elections for Gor Mahia have until Friday (April 4) to submit their applications. Read more »
South Africa: Deputy President Appoints Gadija Brown As Special Economic Advisor
SAnews.gov.za
The Office of the Deputy President, Paul Mashatile, has announced the appointment of Gadija Brown, the former MEC for Finance in the Free State, as his Special Economic Advisor. Read more »
South Africa: Minister Welcomes Decline in Coal Share, Growth in Renewables
SAnews.gov.za
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, has welcomed the latest estimates from the Ember Electricity Data Explorer, which shows that coal accounted… Read more »
Malawi: What Is Ken Zikhale Hiding? the Dark Secrets Behind the Govt's Kayelekera Deal With Lotus Resources
Nyasa Times
The Malawian government, through the Ministry of Mining under Ken Zikhale, has entered into a secretive and highly questionable Mining Development Agreement (MDA) with Lotus… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Initiates Repatriation Process for 4,993 Kenyans Living in Ethiopia's Dillo, Megado
Capital FM
The government has initiated the repatriation process for 4,993 Kenyans living in Ethiopia's Dillo and Megado refugee camps, following their formal request to return home after… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Appoints Mwangi As New KICC Chair, Sacks Nyakera
Capital FM
This is after he revoked the appointment of Irungu Nyakera. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Directs Kindiki to Lead War Against Miraa Cartels to Protect Farmers
Capital FM
President William Ruto has commenced his tour of Meru County, emphasizing the need for economic growth and the protection of local farmers from cartels. Read more »
Uganda: Bobi Wine Declares NUP As an Alternative to Govt, Not Opposition
Nile Post
National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has declared that his party is not merely an opposition force but a viable alternative to the… Read more »
Liberia: Liberia's Financial System Under Review
Liberian Observer
Liberia's financial management system is under a microscope as the government intensifies efforts to reform its Public Financial Management (PFM) sector. Read more »
Liberia: Embattled Speaker Koffa Defends Legitimacy
Liberian Observer
Amid intensifying political turmoil and mounting calls for his removal, embattled Speaker of the House of Representatives, Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa, has issued a defiant response to… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Officials Meet to Coordinate Relief Efforts for Conflict Zones
Shabelle
Somalia's Deputy Minister of Health, Dr. Mohamed Hassan Bulaale, and Mohamud Moalin Abdulle, chairman of the Somalia Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), convened a high-level… Read more »
South Africa: Court Sets Aside Eviction of Circus Occupiers
GroundUp
Magistrate failed to consider that undocumented foreigners would be rendered homeless, High Court rules Read more »
Nigeria: Oldest Member of Kano Emirate Council, Abbas Sanusi, Dies At 92
Daily Trust
Abbas Sanusi, the most senior councillor and oldest member of the Kano Emirate Council, has passed away at the age of 92. Read more »
Nigeria: Awaiting Trial Inmates Urge Govt to Set Time-Limit for Court Cases
Daily Trust
Inmates awaiting trial have appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the National Assembly to put an end to their endless stay in prison without trial by setting a time-limit on… Read more »
Liberia: Senate Security Chair Blames 'Bad Contracts' for Liberia's Setbacks, Urges Leaders to Prioritize Citizens' Interests
FrontPageAfrica
Senator Momo Cyrus has criticized the role of past leaders in Liberia's ongoing socio-economic challenges, attributing the country's backwardness to poorly negotiated contracts and… Read more »
Liberia: Deputy Finance Boss Calls for Adjustment in PFM
New Dawn
Deputy Finance Minister for Fiscal Affairs Anthony Myers, emphasizes an urgent need to identify and implement critical adjustments to ensure that financial instruments meet current… Read more »
Ethiopia: Locked Out, Not Backing Down: Ethiopia's Strategic Maritime Interests Amid Red Sea Power Struggle
Addis Standard
Throughout history, the Red Sea has drawn varying levels of attention due to the strategic interests of different actors and the region's shifting geopolitical landscape. Since the… Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Assembly Officials Apologise to SSS for Assaulting Agency's Officers
Premium Times
The officials had an altercation with the SSS operatives during a period of heightened security resulting from a recent leadership crisis that rocked the assembly. Read more »
Zimbabwe: 98 Arrested Over Failed Zimbabwe Protests
The Herald
A total of 98 individuals who took part in the failed demonstrations on Monday appeared before the Magistrates Court yesterday, charged with participating in a public gathering… Read more »
Guinea: Guinea's Junta Sets September Vote On New Constitution After Missed Deadline
RFI
Guinea's military government says a long-promised referendum on a new constitution will take place this September. The vote is seen as a first step towards a return to civilian… Read more »
Malawi: From Saving Lives to Saving a Nation - Dr. Madhlopa Declares War On Malawi's Rotten Leadership
Nyasa Times
In a scathing rebuke of Malawi's failed leadership, Dr. Victor Buchizga Madhlopa, a seasoned medical professional, has thrown down the gauntlet, vowing to "cure" the country's… Read more »
South Africa: Shut Doors, Unmet Needs - the Strain of Hospital Closures On Two North West Communities
spotlight
People who live near Thusong District Hospital, which closed in 2022, and the Christiana District Hospital, which was destroyed by fire in 2021, told Spotlight they are frustrated… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Expected in Meru and Kirinyaga On Day Two of Mount Kenya Tour
Capital FM
President William Ruto's five-day tour of Mt. Kenya enters day two with visits to Meru and Kirinyaga counties. Read more »
Nigeria: 5 Things to Know About Bayo Ojulari, Former Shell Chief Now NNPC Gceo
Vanguard
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday appointed Bayo Ojulari as the new Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Limited. Read more »
Kenya: Senator Nyutu Dismisses Ruto's Claims On Gachagua's Sh10bn Exit Demand
Capital FM
Murang'a Senator Joe Nyutu has dismissed President William Ruto's claims that former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua demanded Sh10 billion to resign amid their fallout. Read more »
