April 27
Liberia: Bomi County Lawmaker Faces House Leadership Scrutiny Over Alleged Misleading Claims On Budget Passage
FrontPageAfrica
At the order of House Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon, the leadership of the House of Representatives has summoned Bomi County Electoral District #3 Representative, Sam P. Jallah, to… Read more »
Liberia: Pres. Boakai Clears LAA Boss of Corruption Allegations
New Dawn
Liberian President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has cleared Ernest R. Hughes, Managing Director of the Liberia Airport Authority (LAA), of all corruption allegations. This decision follows… Read more »
Liberia: LRA Expands Regional Footprint
New Dawn
The Liberia Revenue Authority has strengthened its growing international reputation by sending its Manager for Communication, Media and Public Affairs, Danicius Kaihenneh Sengbeh,… Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 Polls - Why Obasa May Settle for Reps' Seat - Sources
Vanguard
...Drops Lagos governorship ambition Read more »
Nigeria: Edo High Court Acquits Dhl Manager Over Missing UK-Bound Parcel
Leadership
The Edo State High Court sitting in Benin City has discharged and acquitted the Benin branch manager of DHL Express, Mr Nuhu Omokide, of complicity in the disappearance of a parcel… Read more »
Zambia: From Struggle to Strength - Turning Daily Hustle Into a Force for Survival
IPS
In the bustling Chifubu constituency of Ndola, the provincial capital of Zambia's mineral-rich Copperbelt Province, 31-year-old Victoria Bwalya is usually among the early risers,… Read more »
Nigeria: Journalists Barred From Covering Coup Trial in Abuja
Premium Times
A court official and an operative of the SSS directed reporters to vacate the courtroom shortly before the trial judge took her seat, signalling what appears to be the authorities'… Read more »
Nigeria: Kogi Govt Confirm Abduction of 24 Pupils From Orphanage Home
Vanguard
The Kogi State government has confirmed the abduction of 24 persons from an orphanage home in the state; 23 of whom were pupils, while the remaining person was the wife of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Introduces School Textbooks Ranking System
Vanguard
In a sweeping reform aimed at sanitising Nigeria's education sector, the federal government has announced the introduction of a National Textbook Ranking System for primary, junior… Read more »
Kenya: Muite - Gachagua Impeachment Misapplied Kenya's Presidential System
Capital FM
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was removed from office through a process that fundamentally misread constitutional order, his lead lawyer, Paul Muite, told the High Court… Read more »
Kenya: Muite Says Gachagua Was Removed 'At Lightning Speed' in Impeachment Case
Capital FM
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has maintained that his removal from office was unconstitutional, as he continues to challenge the impeachment process before the High… Read more »
Liberia: Tweah Fires Back in Court
Liberian Observer
During continued direct examination, former Finance Minister Samuel D. Tweah mounted a forceful challenge to the prosecution's US$6.2 million economic sabotage case, arguing that… Read more »
Uganda: Tororo Authorities Replace Contractor On Delayed Aturukuku Seed School Project
Nile Post
Construction of Aturukuku Seed Secondary School in Tororo Municipality, a key government infrastructure project under the 2022/2023 financial year, has suffered prolonged delays,… Read more »
South Africa: Freedom Means Living Without Fear of Crime [press release]
DA
Today as South Africa marks Freedom Day, we commemorate the 32nd anniversary of our first democratic election, as a nation united. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Praises Late Prof Munavu for Transforming Kenya's Education System
Capital FM
President William Ruto has led the country in mourning the death of renowned scholar and public servant Raphael Munavu, describing him as a distinguished academic whose… Read more »
Nigeria: NASU, Conua, Naptan to Govt - You Can't Scrap 'Irrelevant Courses' in Varsities
Vanguard
lWarns students against taking loans to pursue worthless courses Read more »
Kenya: NTSA Steps Up Nationwide Road Safety Crackdown After Fatal Mai Mahiu-Narok Crash
Capital FM
The National Transport and Safety Authority has intensified nationwide road safety enforcement following a fatal road crash along the Mai Mahiu-Narok Road that claimed several… Read more »
Nigeria: Fixing the Infrastructural Rot in Nigerian Varsities [editorial]
Premium Times
The absence of international faculty and students in our universities, and their poor showing in global rankings, speaks a lot about their inadequacies in knowledge production. Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 - Opposition's Joint Presidential Ticket Causes Stir
Vanguard
THE vow of leading opposition leaders, on Saturday, to present a joint presidential candidate against President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the 2027… Read more »
Kenya: Running Battles Erupt in Kisumu As Linda Mwananchi Rally Sparks Unrest
Capital FM
Tension gripped parts of Kisumu on Sunday after the Linda Mwananchi brigade forced its way into Kondele following running battles between police and protesting youths. Read more »
Zimbabwe: 'Extra Years Are Not Always a Blessing' - Warns VP Chiwenga, Invokes Biblical Verse Amid CAB3 Controversy
New Zimbabwe
Vice President Constantino Chiwenga last Saturday used the biblical story of King Hezekiah to comment on political tenure, telling a Roman Catholic congregation in Murewa,… Read more »
Somalia: Somaliland President Condemns White House Dinner Shooting, Backs Trump
Horn Diplomat
Somaliland's President Dr. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro on Sunday strongly condemned the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, expressing solidarity with the… Read more »
Kenya: Wanga Floats Joho for Deputy President Slot in Possible ODM-UDA 2027 Talks
Capital FM
Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga has sparked political debate after suggesting that the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) should push for the Deputy President position for former… Read more »
Kenya: Electricity Bills Set to Rise As EPRA Introduces New April 2026 Charges
Capital FM
Electricity consumers across Kenya will face higher power bills this month after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) introduced three additional charges in its… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Marondera Needs U.S.$20 Million to Address Water Challenges
New Zimbabwe
The Municipality of Marondera requires in excess of US$20 million to revamp its water reticulation system and cater for its ballooning population. Read more »
