April 17
Nigeria: Plateau Killings, Ethnic Cleansing - MEN
Leadership
The Movement for the Emancipation of Nigeria (MEN) has stated that the killings on the Plateau are not a result of farmers and herders' clash but a systematic ethnic cleansing… Read more »
Nigeria: Mutfwang in State Broadcast, Says Fear Won't Overrun Plateau
This Day
In obvious response to the challenge thrown at him by President Bola Tinubu to look inward for solution to the new wave of violence in his state, Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau… Read more »
Nigeria: Plateau Update - 36 Cows Killed, 42 Poisoned As Mutfwang Bans Night Grazing
Daily Trust
No fewer than 36 cows were reportedly killed and 42 poisoned on Wednesday around the Tafi Gana junction area of Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State. Read more »
Liberia: Tax, Legal Experts Validate Act to Establish Liberia Tax Institute
FrontPageAfrica
Tax practitioners and legal experts convened on Wednesday, April 16, at the Liberia Chamber of Commerce to kick off a two-day validation workshop of a draft Act seeking to amend… Read more »
Mauritius: Squint 3.0 - a Collaborative Effort to Transform Children's Healthcare in Mauritius
Government of Mauritius
"The Squint 3.0 initiative is not only about sight, it is also about vision - a vision of collaboration, of compassion and care - that transcends borders and brings hope to our… Read more »
Nigeria: Tax Reform Bill'll Curb Poverty, Empower Nigerians - Presidency
Vanguard
The Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, says the Tax Reform Bill will curb poverty and empower ordinary Nigerians. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Seeks Public Input On New MSMEs Law
Capital FM
The State Department for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Development has launched nationwide public participation exercises on the draft MSME Policy 2025 and proposed… Read more »
South Africa: Parliament's Presiding Officers Wish All Christians a Happy and Safe Easter [press release]
Parliament of South Africa
For a soundbite of Parliament' Spokesperson Mr Moloto Mothapo, click on this link: https://iono.fm/e/1547573 Read more »
Tunisia: President Kais Saied Demands Swift Reinforcement or Demoliton of Unsafe School Infrastructures Nationwide
Tunis Afrique Presse
President Kais Saied stated that the students who tragically lost their lives two days ago in Mezzouna due to the collapse of a school wall were "victims of negligence and years of… Read more »
Kenya: MPs Mount Pressure for Timely NG-CDF Disbursement As Mbadi Cites Liquidity Issues Over Delays
Capital FM
Lawmakers on Wednesday staged a spirited fight for the release of Sh21 billion out of the outstanding Sh33 billion National Government Constituency Development Funds (NG-CDF),… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Refers Conflict of Interest Bill Back to Parliament
Capital FM
President William Ruto has refered the Conflict of Interest Bill, 2023 back to Parliament after he claimed that it does not meet the expectations of Kenyans Read more »
South Africa: Minister Receives a Detailed Briefing On Crime Statistics in Nelson Mandela Bay
SAnews.gov.za
Police Minister Senzo Mchunu on Wednesday concluded a series of high-level engagements in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality aimed at assessing the state of policing… Read more »
Rwanda: Can Aquaponics Transform Farming in Rwanda?
New Times
Farming is central to life and the economy in Rwanda. However, limited land, unpredictable weather patterns, and increasing food demand are straining traditional agriculture. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Inaugurates Eight-Man National Population, Housing Census Committee
This Day
President Bola Tinubu has inaugurated an eight-member high-level committee on the forthcoming national population and housing census. Read more »
Nigeria: How Sierra Leonean Man's Undeclared $90,000 Cash Was Discovered At Lagos Airport - Witness
Premium Times
The Sierra Leonean man reportedly failed to declare $90,000 in cash upon arriving in Nigeria in March, far exceeding the $10,000 declaration threshold." Read more »
Nigeria: Firefighters Avert Diesel Tanker Fire Outbreak in Kwara
Leadership
The swift intervention of men from the Kwara State Fire Service on Wednesday averted what could have been a major tanker fire along the Ilorin--Jebba expressway. Read more »
Nigeria: Tariff War - Nigeria, Others May Face Budget Constraints - World Bank
Leadership
With the rising uncertainties due to the ongoing tariff wars, Nigeria and other emerging economies who are reliant on commodity exports are likely to experience budgetary… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Targets $74bn Agriculture Growth With New Livestock Policy
Leadership
The Federal Government has moved to validate the National Animal Feed and Fodder Policy as part of a broader strategy to grow Nigeria's agricultural sector from $32 billion to $74… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Intensifies Efforts to Modernise Nigeria's Legal Framework
Leadership
The federal government has reaffirmed its commitment to modernising and consolidating Nigeria's federal laws through a comprehensive law reform process currently underway. This… Read more »
Nigeria: Plateau Bloodshed - Northern Elders Indict Govt, Demand Investigative Panel, Compensation for Victims
Leadership
The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has expressed outrage at the relentless and barbaric killings taking place in Plateau State, describing the government's response a national… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Listed Amongst Seven Countries Bidding to Host 2030 & 2034 Commonwealth Games
This Day
Nigeria's bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games has been listed amongst six other countries also interested in welcoming athletes from the former British colonies to their… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Govt Assures Farmers of Ample Seed Supply for Next Season
The Herald
The Government has assured farmers of an adequate supply of drought-tolerant seed for the upcoming summer cropping season, aiming to boost agricultural productivity and national… Read more »
Zimbabwe: President Signs Law to Curb Civic Space
HRW
Nongovernmental Organizations Face Threat of Deregistration, Criminal Prosecution Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Support Group Seeks Recognition for Role in 2023 Election Victory
Vanguard
A political support group, Tinubu Shettima Ambassadors (TSA), has appealed to President Bola Tinubu and leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to recognize and appreciate… Read more »
Nigeria: The Crisis of the Kano Emirate and a Call for Reconciliation [opinion]
Daily Trust
The ongoing tussle surrounding the Kano Emirate is not only disheartening but represents a painful slap in the face of our cherished traditional systems. It calls for immediate… Read more »
