April 28
Uganda: UPDF General Remanded Over Theft of 270,000 Liters of Fuel
Independent (Kampala)
The General Court Martial in Makindye has remanded four Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) officers over the alleged theft of 270,000 litres of fuel meant for military… Read more »
Uganda: Priest Petitions Parliament to Drop the Sovereignty Bill Over Rights Concerns
Independent (Kampala)
A governance scholar and Catholic priest, Fr. Charles Oyo, has petitioned Parliament seeking the withdrawal or major amendment of the Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026, warning… Read more »
Nigeria: Elders Raise Alarm Over Imposition of APC Guber Candidate in Adamawa
Daily Trust
A group of elders in Adamawa State have expressed opposition to what they described as attempts by unnamed interests within the All Progressives Congress (APC) to impose a… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Targets December for Completion of Kano-Maradi Railway
Daily Trust
The federal government has stated that major works on the Kaduna-Kano-Maradi rail line will be completed by December. Read more »
Nigeria: Federal Govt Unveils National Textbook Ranking System for Schools
Leadership
The federal government has introduced a National Textbook Ranking System for primary, junior and senior secondary schools nationwide, as part of the ongoing efforts to strengthen… Read more »
Kenya: Kiharu Tvet to Build Sh234mn Hostels to Ease Housing Shortage
Capital FM
William Ruto laid the foundation stone for a Sh234 million student hostel project at Kiharu Technical and Vocational College, aimed at easing accommodation challenges for trainees. Read more »
Nigeria: Can Atiku-Obi Unseat Tinubu-Shettima in 2027?
Vanguard
Nigeria's political landscape is gradually heating up ahead of the 2027 general elections. Yet, beyond permutations of power, recent personal encounters have exposed a deeper… Read more »
Kenya: Residents Rally Behind Okeng'o Nyambane for Nyaribari Chache MP Seat After Elders' Endorsement
Capital FM
Support for Okeng'o Nyambane's bid for the Nyaribari Chache parliamentary seat in the 2027 General Election is gaining momentum after a group of respected elders from the Botondo… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Charges New Envoys to Reorder Foreign Policy Priorities
This Day
President Bola Tinubu has charged Nigeria's newly appointed ambassadors and high commissioners to reposition the country's global image in line with evolving diplomatic realities… Read more »
Nigeria: 50 Killed in Adamawa, Benue, Plateau - 23 Pupils Abducted in Kogi
Vanguard
No fewer than 39 persons were killed late Sunday night at Guyaku commubnity in Gombi Local Government Area of Adamawa State by Boko Haram members. Read more »
Nigeria: Firm Sues Navy, AGF Over Auctioned Vessel, Seeks N771m Damage
This Day
A Lagos-based maritime company, Sea Delights Marine Wreckage Limited, has filed a high-stakes suit before a Federal High Court in Lagos against the Attorney-General of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Moves to Stabilise Jet Fuel Prices As Keyamo, NMDPRA Step in
This Day
The federal government moved yesterday stabilise the prices of Jet fuel to save airlines operating in the aviation sector. But this has triggered concerns within Nigeria's aviation… Read more »
Nigeria: Malami Dares EFCC Over Seizure of 50 Properties, Says 'All Declared, All Legal'
This Day
Former Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, yesterday, fired back at the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC), filing a… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Ships First Lithium Sulphate in Beneficiation Push
New Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe has exported its first-ever shipment of lithium sulphate, marking a major milestone in the country's drive to process its minerals locally and move up the global battery… Read more »
Africa: Ruto Urges Africa to Become Producer of Medical Supplies, Not Consumer
Capital FM
President William Ruto has called on African countries to work together to ensure that African countries are self-sufficient in medical supplies and health commodities to… Read more »
South Africa: Committee Decries Nyda's 'Posh Offices' Spending Amid Youth Unemployment Crisis [press release]
Parliament of South Africa
The National Youth Development Agency (NYDA), an agency mandated to address youth unemployment, is renting offices in a posh part of Johannesburg, which is inaccessible to the very… Read more »
Kenya: Sixth Senate Mashinani to Be Held in Kilifi
Capital FM
The sixth Senate Mashinani will be held in Kilifi County in September, following a resolution passed by Senators through a Motion tabled by Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot. Read more »
South Africa: New Centre to Support Whistleblowers
GroundUp
"It is lonely. It is frightening. It is costly." Read more »
Ghana: 1st Deputy Speaker to Serve On Ipu Resolution Drafting Committee
Ghanaian Times
The First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Bernard Ahiafor, has been appointed to serve on the Resolution Drafting Committee of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU). Read more »
Nigeria: A'ibom - Police Recover Explosives in Custodial Centre
Vanguard
The Police Command in Akwa Ibom has recovered explosive materials within the Ikot Ekpene Custodial Centre, its spokesman has said. Read more »
Nigeria: Akpoti-Uduaghan Declares Re-Election Bid, Urges PDP Unity in Kogi
Vanguard
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central) has formally declared her intention to seek re-election for a second term, citing wide consultations and sustained support from… Read more »
Tunisia: Head of State Chairs Ministerial Meeting On Social Affairs
Tunis Afrique Presse
President Kais Saïed chaired, on Tuesday, a meeting at Carthage Palace with Prime Minister Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri, Finance Minister Mechket Slama Khaldi, Minister of Social… Read more »
Liberia: Diaspora Liberian Larsah Challenges Accuracy of Senator Konneh's Claim On Guinea Military Power
FrontPageAfrica
A political and security debate has intensified following remarks made by Senator Amara Konneh during a recent Liberian Senate session, where discussions centered on the approved… Read more »
Liberia: Bomi Lawmaker's Woe Deepens Amid Motion for Further Probe By Rules and Order Committee
FrontPageAfrica
The trouble on the shoulders of Bomi County Electoral District #3 Representative, Sam P. Jallah, is deepening by the day as he is now being forwarded for further investigation… Read more »
Nigeria: Opposition Lacks Structure, Vision to Unseat Tinubu - - Oladele
Vanguard
A former member of the House of Representatives and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Kayode Oladele, has declared that attempts by opposition parties to unseat President… Read more »
