April 27
Nigeria: Flights Delayed, Rescheduled As Jet Fuel Shortage Deepens
Daily Trust
Air travellers across Nigeria are facing growing frustration as a deepening shortage of aviation fuel, commonly known as Jet A1, continues to disrupt flight operations, causing… Read more »
Africa: World Leaders React to Washington Gala Shooting - Suspect Named, Detained
Vanguard
Leaders from around the world have condemned the shooting at the White House correspondents' dinner on Saturday night as an act of political violence and expressed relief that… Read more »
Nigeria: Court Rejects Ex-Minister's Bid to Join Election Result Forgery Suit
Premium Times
The court held that Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, former minister of state for labour, cannot be joined in an ongoing mandamus suit filed by a lawmaker against INEC over alleged forgery of… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Blames Cartels for Attempts to Derail Social Health Authority Rollout
Capital FM
President William Ruto said Kenya is taking decisive steps to secure universal health coverage (UHC) through legislation designed to outlast political cycles. Read more »
South Africa: Why Young South Africans Won't Vote
Scrolla
South Africa has more than 21-million young people under 35 years old, and most of them refuse to vote today. The Independent Electoral Commission hopes its new online… Read more »
Malawi: Malawi Secures U.S.$80 Million Lifeline As Government Turns to Local Councils to Fix Service Delivery
Nyasa Times
Malawi has received a significant financial boost after Minister of Finance Joseph Mwanamvekha returned from high-level meetings in Washington DC with an US$80 million (about K140… Read more »
Liberia: Tweah - Investigators Lack Understanding of Govt Operations in U.S.$6.2m Case
FrontPageAfrica
Under direct examination in Criminal Court 'C' on Thursday, former Finance Minister Samuel D. Tweah forcefully rejected the prosecution's indictment charging him and four other… Read more »
Liberia: Liberia, Sierra Leone Face Renewed Scrutiny Over 'Crackdowns On Dissent' Following Lawmaker's Expulsion, Activist Sentencing
FrontPageAfrica
As Liberia and Sierra Leone continue their fragile recovery from years of civil conflict, a series of high-profile prosecutions and disciplinary actions in both countries is… Read more »
South Africa: Ramaphosa's Full Speech on Freedom Day [document]
allAfrica
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Africa: Africa Faces Mounting Risks Just As Growth Gains Take Hold
IPS
Sub-Saharan Africa's economies entered 2026 with significant momentum. The region had notched its fastest growth rate in 10 years--4.5 percent in 2025--buoyed by reduced… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Chivayo, Coltart Clash Over ZITF Presidential Tour
263Chat
A war of words has erupted between businessman Wicknell Chivayo and Bulawayo Mayor David Coltart following their sharply contrasting views over Chivayo's presence alongside… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Court Recriminalizes Abortion
People's Dispatch
Reproductive rights advocates warn that the ruling spells grave danger for both doctors and pregnant women, thousands of whom die of unsafe abortions every year in Kenya. Read more »
Nigeria: House of Reps Deputy Speaker, Orji Kalu Clash Over APC Leadership in Abia
Premium Times
Both politicians, who are members of the APC, claimed President Bola Tinubu directed them to lead the party in the state. Read more »
South Africa: Freedom Day and Workers' Day - Celebrating Ideals We Have Yet to Realise
Daily Maverick
For millions of South Africans, these holidays are less about celebration and more about what still needs to change. Freedom was never meant to be merely the right to vote. It was… Read more »
Nigeria: Again Insurgents Kill 29 in Fresh Attack in Adamawa
Leadership
No fewer than 29 persons have been confirmed death in a fresh attack by insurgents in Gombi local government areas of Adamawa State. Read more »
Nigeria: APC Warns Against Misuse of Funds, Bans Unauthorised Screening of Aspirants
Vanguard
The Ogun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has warned party officials against diversion of funds released for grassroots activities, while also placing an… Read more »
Nigeria: Edo Govt Disowns Okpebholo's Aide Over Threats Against Opposition
Premium Times
The governor's aide is alleged to have said that members of the opposition, including Peter Obi, would be arrested and handed over to the police commissioner for onward transfer to… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's WTO Accession Reaches Critical Phase - Minister Kassahun
ENA
The ministry of Trade and Regional integration affirmed that Ethiopia Ethiopia's long-running bid to join the World Trade Organization (WTO) has moved into a decisive stage. Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia, Mozambique Strengthen Ties With New Cooperation Agreements
ENA
Prime Abiy Ahmed on Monday hosted Daniel Francisco Chapo at the National Palace in Addis Ababa, marking the start of a high-level visit aimed at deepening relations between… Read more »
Kenya: No Extension for Voter Registration Exercise, IEBC Confirms
Capital FM
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has ruled out any further extension of the ongoing Enhanced Continuous Voter Registration (ECVR) exercise, which is set… Read more »
Kenya: Duale Urges Coordinated African Response to Rising Non-Communicable Diseases, Mental Health Crisis
Capital FM
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has called for intensified multisectoral action to address the growing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), injuries, and mental health… Read more »
Gambia: Fuel Costs and Weak Processing Capacity Driving Up Fish Prices, Says Fisheries Minister
Foroyaa
The rising cost of fish in markets across The Gambia is being driven largely by high fuel prices and the country's limited capacity to preserve and process catches, the Minister of… Read more »
Nigeria: Another Witness Testifies On $6.23m Withdrawal From CBN for Phoney 2023 Election Monitoring Exercise
Premium Times
The EFCC interviewed those linked to the withdrawal of the funds, the witness said, adding that documents authenticating the release of the funds were recovered from the CBN. Read more »
Ethiopia: PM Abiy Welcomes Mozambican President Daniel Francisco Chapo in Addis Ababa
ENA
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed today officially received President Daniel Francisco Chapo of Mozambique at Bole International Airport. Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Welcomes Mozambican President As Leaders Signal Deeper Bilateral Ties
ENA
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Monday officially welcomed Mozambican President Daniel Francisco Chapo to the National Palace, marking the start of a high-level visit aimed at… Read more »
