April 24
Nigeria: Senate Approves Amendments to Pension, Health, Teaching Hospitals Bills
This Day
The Senate on Thursday considered and approved amendments to key national legislations, including pension administration, health governance, and tertiary healthcare institutions,… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Seeks Senate Nod for $516m Foreign Loan to Fast-Track Sokoto-Badagry Super Highway
This Day
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday asked Senate to approve a $516.33 million foreign loan to finance key sections of the proposed Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway, a flagship… Read more »
Nigeria: Fresh $516m Loan - 'Stop Reckless Borrowing,' Atiku Tackles Tinubu
Vanguard
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has fired a broadside at President Tinubu over his request for Senate approval of a fresh $516 million external loan, warning that Nigeria must… Read more »
Zimbabwe: MDC Approaches High Court After ZRP Bars Planned Protests
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MOVEMENT for Democratic Change (MDC) has filed an urgent chamber application challenging the Zimbabwe Republic Police's decision to bar its planned demonstration against the… Read more »
Zimbabwe: 'What Office Does He Hold?' - Chivayo's ZITF Appearance Alongside Mnangagwa, Boko Sparks Outrage
New Zimbabwe
The appearance of controversial tenderpreneur Wicknell Chivayo at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) alongside President Emmerson Mnangagwa and visiting Botswana leader… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa Off to Eswatini for King Mswati's Birthday Bash
New Zimbabwe
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa this Thursday flew out to Eswatini on a State visit where he will attend King Mswati's double celebration to mark 40 years of his rulership and… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Advocates Blended Finance Model to Address Nigeria's N3.4frn Agriculture Financing Gap
This Day
The Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Maiha has called for blended finance models to drive down the nation's N3.4 trillion agricultural financing gap to boost productivity and… Read more »
Nigeria: APC Issues Revised Timetable, Fixes Presidential Primary for May 25, Governorship 23
This Day
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Thursday issued a revised time table ahead of the 2027 general election with the ruling party fixing the Presidential for May 25, while the… Read more »
Zimbabwe: ZCTU Implores Govt to Review U.S.$150 Minimum Wage
New Zimbabwe
THE Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) says the government gazetted US$150 minimum wages is choking collective bargaining negotiations prompting calls for an urgent review. Read more »
Kenya: MP Njeri Maina Questions State House Spending As Education Funding Concerns Grow
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Kirinyaga Woman Representative Jane Maina Njeri has criticised the government's spending priorities, questioning the allocation of billions to State House operations while the… Read more »
Angola: Court of Auditors Approves Opinion On the General State Account for 2024
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The Angolan Court of Auditors approved, on Thursday (23), in an ordinary plenary session, the Opinion on the General State Account (PCGE) for the 2024 fiscal year, a document that… Read more »
Liberia: Maryland Rep. Taylor Exposes Division in Legislative Caucus
FrontPageAfrica
Fresh concerns over the effectiveness of the Maryland County Legislative Caucus have resurfaced after District 3 Representative Austin B. Taylor warned that continued internal… Read more »
Liberia: Nimba Superintendent Kou Meapeah Gono's Leadership Gives Rise to Massive Development Initiatives in the County
FrontPageAfrica
A wave of development activities is sweeping through Sanniquellie and beyond in Nimba County being carried out by Superintendent Kou Meapeah Gono. Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 - Why Shehu Hassan Hussain Must Be Re-Elected [opinion]
Vanguard
Re-election is the act of voting a person back into a position, office, for another term. It applies to political roles or corporate directors, often occurring after a performance… Read more »
Uganda: Government Suspends Enforcement of Trade Order Amid Stakeholder Concerns
Nile Post
The government has temporarily suspended the enforcement of the recently introduced trade order to allow for wider consultations with stakeholders affected by the directive,… Read more »
Liberia: Stand Wants Pres. Boakai's Peace Award Canceled
Liberian Investigator
Solidarity and Trust for a New Day has demanded that the Center for African Peace and Conflict Resolution cancel a planned peace award for President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, arguing… Read more »
Nigeria: ADC Lawmakers Kick As Tinubu Moves to Borrow $516m
Leadership
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) Legislators' Forum has condemned President Bola Tinubu's move to secure Senate approval for an additional external loan of $516,333,070 for… Read more »
April 23
Nigeria: Tinubu Asks Senate to Approve Another $516.3 Million Loan to Construct Roads
Premium Times
Mr Tinubu said the facility would finance the construction of the Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway, a flagship project under his Renewed Hope Agenda. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Tax Amnesty Warning As Deadline Looms for Zimbabweans
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The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) has urged taxpayers to act quickly and take advantage of a limited-time voluntary disclosure programme before a 30 June 2026 deadline. Read more »
Tanzania: Chande Commission Links Oct 29 Violence to Deep-Rooted Grievances, Political Incitement
Daily News
FINDINGS from the commission of inquiry into the October 29 unrest were formally presented at State House in Dar es Salaam, with Commission Chair Judge Chande outlining a mix of… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Gunmen Abduct Opposition Members Ahead of Planned Protest
New Zimbabwe
SEVEN members of the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) have reportedly been abducted by unknown assailants on the eve of a planned demonstration by the party. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Seeks Senate Approval for Fresh $516m Loan
Vanguard
President Bola Tinubu has written to the Senate, seeking approval to borrow a fresh $516,333,070 loan. Read more »
Kenya: 108 Households Affected As Floods Hit Mombasa and Kwale, Rider Missing
Capital FM
At least 103 households have been affected by heavy rains and strong winds in Mombasa County, while search efforts are ongoing for a boda boda rider swept away by floodwaters near… Read more »
Zambia: Zambian Govt to Repatriate Former President Lungu's Body Against Family Wishes
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The Zambian government has said that it has taken possession of the body of former president Edgar Lungu, who died in South Africa 10 months ago, against the wishes of… Read more »
Africa: All of Africa Today - April 23, 2026
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