April 26
Kenya: Gachagua Vows Fresh Court Battle Over Impeachment, Claims Process Was Illegal
Capital FM
Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has announced that he will return to court to challenge his removal from the office of Deputy President, insisting… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Urges National Unity in Fight Against Rising Youth Drug and Alcohol Crisis
Capital FM
President William Ruto has pledged a renewed national campaign against drug and alcohol abuse, describing the crisis as a growing threat to the country's youth and future. Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 - Atiku Faults Call to Suspend Campaigns in Borno, Plateau, Benue, Other Northern States
Premium Times
Atiku argued that the proposal is a plot to suppress and disenfranchise voters in the states. Read more »
Nigeria: Lai Mohammed Raises Alarm Over Rising Cost of Politics in Nigeria
This Day
Former Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has raised concerns over the high cost of contesting political offices in Nigeria, warning that it poses a barrier to… Read more »
Nigeria: Atiku Warns Against Suspending Political Campaigns Over Insecurity in Borno, Benue, Others
Vanguard
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has warned against moves to suspend political campaigns in parts of Northern Nigeria over worsening insecurity, saying such a step could… Read more »
Namibia: President Defends Decision to Build New Swapo Headquarters Near Ageing Hospital
Namibian
Swapo president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has defended the ruling party's decision to construct a multimillion-dollar head office near the ageing Katutura Intermediate Hospital in… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Targets Tsetse Threat in Multi-State Livestock Campaign
Leadership
The Federal Government has launched a coordinated multi-state campaign to curb tsetse fly infestation, a major driver of livestock losses and zoonotic disease risks in parts of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Govt Signs Deal for Three Years' 400MW
Premium Times
Governor Sanwo-Olu said the agreements had been revised to reflect market realities, noting that payments would now be tied to actual metered power delivered. Read more »
Tunisia: Transport and Digitised Administration - Two Strategic Priorities, PM Affirms
Tunis Afrique Presse
Improving the quality of transport services, of all modes (land, air and sea), and modernising public administration are two key areas identified as strategic priorities for the… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Never Introduced Fresh Tax On Vehicles, NRS Debunks False Infographic [press release]
Premium Times
Debunking the visual misinformation in a statement on Sunday, Special Adviser to the NRS chairman and spokesperson for the Service, Dare Adekanmbi, said the Federal Government has… Read more »
Namibia: President Remembers 'Humble and Patriotic' Tjitendero
Namibian
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has described Namibia's first National Assembly speaker, Mosé Tjitendero, as a humble patriot, educator, freedom fighter and nation-builder. Read more »
Tunisia: Cabinet Approves Set of Measures for Tunisians Living Abroad On Their Return Home
Tunis Afrique Presse
A Small Cabinet Meeting, chaired on Saturday by Prime Minister Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri, approved a set of measures for the benefit of Tunisians living abroad on the occasion of their… Read more »
Somalia: Jubaland Forces Prepare Major Security Operations in Gedo Region, Commander Says
Shabelle
The commander of Jubaland's Darawiish forces in Somalia's Gedo region said major military operations against armed groups threatening security will begin soon, as regional… Read more »
Namibia: Govt Faces Pushback Over Vehicle Branding Rules in E-Hailing Sector
Namibian
Mandatory vehicle branding requirements are proving to be the biggest obstacle in the government's efforts to regulate Namibia's rapidly expanding e-hailing sector, with operators… Read more »
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Joins Eswatini in Commemorating Coronation of King Mswati III
SAnews.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa on Saturday joined the Kingdom of Eswatini as it commemorated the 40th anniversary of the coronation of His Majesty King Mswati III, as well as the King's… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Moves to Ease Airlines' Cost Burden As Keyamo, Oyedele Meet in Abuja
Premium Times
Rising aviation fuel costs and operational pressures are forcing urgent government intervention as airlines struggle to remain viable and maintain reliable services. Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Govt Probe Says Vaccines Not Responsible for Twins' Death - Official
Premium Times
The infant's death drew public attention after their father, Samuel Alozie, posted videos on social media platforms showing the bodies of his children in body bags. Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Hails Govt, Church Partnership in Uganda's Transformation
Nile Post
President Museveni has commended the long-standing partnership between the Church and the government, highlighting its role in advancing Uganda's socio-economic transformation. Read more »
Namibia: Fishrot Showed Us What Happens in the Dark - Time to Switch On the Lights
Namibian
It is welcome that this week's high-level engagement with the fishing industry is finally taking place - although long overdue. Read more »
Nigeria: Top APC Official Mocks Atiku for 'Sleeping' During Ibadan Opposition Summit
Premium Times
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar is a leading presidential aspirant on the platform of the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC). Read more »
Zimbabwe: 'This Is Unacceptable in a Constitutional Democracy', Says Opposition Activists Amid Zimbabwean Authorities' Crackdown On CAB3 Meetings
New Zimbabwe
THE Defend the Constitution Platform (DCP) has condemned what it describes as a deliberate State campaign to block public engagement on Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 (CAB3),… Read more »
Angola: Solidarity Campaign for Victims of Rain in Benguela Gathers 400 Tons of Goods
ANGOP
Approximately 400 tons of various goods have already been collected as for the "Solidarity Embrace" campaign, aimed at helping flood victims in Benguela province. Read more »
Mozambique: Mozambique and Eswatini Agree to Boost Cooperation
AIM
Maputo, 26 Apr (AIM)) - Mozambique and Eswatini have agreed to step up their cooperation in energy, fuel and infrastructures. Read more »
Kenya: Muturi Opposes Kenya-France Defence Pact Over Sovereignty, Legal Immunity Concerns
Capital FM
Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi has strongly opposed the proposed Kenya-France Defence Cooperation Agreement (DCA), raising concerns over sovereignty, legality and lack of… Read more »
Somalia: Somaliland Foreign Ministry Receives Ordaaye After Global Rise
Horn Diplomat
Somaliland's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Abdirahman Dahir Adan, together with the Director General of the ministry, Mohamed Abdirahman Hassan,… Read more »
