April 23
Namibia: President Calls for Dialogue Amid Fishing Crisis
Namibian
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called for open dialogue in Namibia's fishing industry as unions warn the sector is in crisis, with workers facing job insecurity, poor… Read more »
Nigeria: Atiku Backs Sokoto-Badagry Highway, Tackles Tinubu On Borrowing
Daily Trust
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has expressed serious concern over the request by Bola Ahmed Tinubu for Senate approval of a fresh $516 million external loan to finance… Read more »
South Africa: President Appoints General Puleng Dimpane As Acting Police Commissioner, to Join Acting Police Minister
Daily Maverick
Most of the top ranks of the police are now held by acting officers after National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola was placed on precautionary suspension. Read more »
Sudan: Sudan Cannot Wait!
Dabanga
Sudanese cannot wait for another conference. People in the Kordofans are under siege as they were in El Fasher last year. No crocodile tears ever again but robust action NOW. A… Read more »
Nigeria: 'Stop Reckless Borrowing', Atiku Tackles Tinubu Over Fresh $516m Highway Debt
Vanguard
ABUJA - Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has fired a broadside at President Bola Tinubu over his request for Senate approval of a fresh $516 million external loan to finance… Read more »
Mozambique: Chapo Calls for New Approach to Cooperation With China
AIM
Mozambican President Daniel Chapo has called for a new approach to international cooperation with China, based on partnerships and concrete results, replacing the traditional… Read more »
Malawi: UDF Turns Up Heat - Demands President Address Nation As Crisis Deepens, Warns Silence Is Fueling Collapse
Nyasa Times
The United Democratic Front (UDF) has issued a forceful and uncompromising call for President Lazarus Chakwera to urgently address the nation, warning that Malawi's deepening fuel… Read more »
Nigeria: Court Rejects EFCC's Key Evidence in Ex-Minister, Hadi Sirika's N2.8 Billion Fraud Trial
Premium Times
The EFCC's N2.8 billion contract fraud charges against Mr Sirika and his co-defendants partly rest on the rejected pieces of evidence. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Confirms Darma As Housing Minister, Tasks Him On Reforms, Affordable Homes
This Day
The Senate on Thursday confirmed the nomination of Dr. Muttaqha Rabe Darma as Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, with a mandate to tackle the country's massive housing… Read more »
Tanzania: Chande Commission Proposes a National Mourning Day for Victims of Oct 29 Violence
Daily News
THE presidential commission of Inquiry into breach of peace during and a few days after the October 29th, 2025 General Elections has recommended the declaration of a national day… Read more »
Tanzania: Samia Suluhu Hassan Orders Reconciliation Commission, Criminal Probe After Oct 29 Violence
Daily News
PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan has issued a set of directives aimed at restoring national unity and addressing the aftermath of the October 29 violence, following the submission of… Read more »
Tanzania: 16 Security Personnel Killed By Rioters During the Oct 29 Violence
Daily News
At least 16 security personnel were killed during last year's election-related violence, a presidential probe has revealed, even as it dismissed claims of mass graves in the city. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda, Uganda Sign Four Cooperation Deals in Kampala
New Times
Rwanda and Uganda have signed four new agreements to strengthen collaboration in various sectors during the 12th session of the Joint Permanent Commission (JPC) held in Kampala. Read more »
Kenya: UAE, Kenya Leaders Boost Trade, Security Cooperation
Horn Diplomat
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, met William Samoei Ruto, President of the Kenya, during his working visit to the UAE, with both leaders… Read more »
South Africa: Participatory Democracy - What Will Be On the Line When the Country's Highest Court Turns to NHI in May?
spotlight
From 5-7 May, the Constitutional Court will hear two of the multiple challenges to the NHI Act. Sasha Stevenson, Executive Director of SECTION27, considers what will be on the line… Read more »
Nigeria: Governors Back State Police Framework
Leadership
Governors under the platform of the Nigeria Governors' Forum have backed the development of a State Police Framework ahead of proposed constitutional amendments, while also… Read more »
Ethiopia: Prime Minister Abiy Receives Djibouti Foreign Minister, Discusses Bilateral Cooperation
ENA
--Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed hosted Abdoulkader Houssain Omar, Djibouti's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, at his office in the early hours of this… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Substitutes Close to U.S.$5 Billion Worth of Imports in Nine Months
ENA
Ethiopia has recorded a major milestone in its industrial transformation, substituting imported goods worth 4.85 billion US dollars with locally produced alternatives over the past… Read more »
Africa: Prime Minister Abiy Pledges Ethiopia's Commitment to Sharing Ai Experience Across Africa
ENA
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed reaffirmed Ethiopia's commitment to sharing its artificial intelligence (AI) experience across Africa and strengthening continental partnerships to adapt… Read more »
Nigeria: Phone Tapping Charges - Court Postpones El-Rufai's Bail Hearing, Orders His Remand
Premium Times
The SSS arraigned Mr El-Rufai on Thursday on charges of tapping National Security Adviser (NSA) Nuhu Ribadu's phone call. Read more »
Africa: Niger-Benin - a Narrow Window for Diplomatic Reset [analysis]
ISS
The political transition in Cotonou opens a window for regional de-escalation that the African Union should seize. Read more »
Uganda: Parliament Rushes Protection of Sovereignty Bill
Independent (Kampala)
The Parliament of Uganda is today proceeding with the second and third readings of the Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026. The decision to fast-track the legislation comes just… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Cabinet Approves One-Stop Public Service Centre, Backs UN Ocean Pact
Shabelle
Somalia's cabinet on Thursday approved the establishment of a centralized public service centre aimed at streamlining government services, as it also endorsed a key United Nations… Read more »
Nigeria: Adelabu Meets Tinubu, Presents Power Sector Report As He Quits Cabinet
Premium Times
Mr Adebayo Adelabu also said Mr Tinubu consented to his bid to run for Oyo State governor. Read more »
Ghana: NPP Opens Nominations for Polling Station Executive Elections
Ghanaian Times
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has opened nominations for its polling station executive elections nationwide, marking a key step in the party's internal reorganisation ahead of… Read more »
