April 23
Liberia: Sen. Konneh Outlines Redtapes On Proposal to Print New Money
FrontPageAfrica
The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Public Accounts and Audit, Senator Amara Konneh, has released an analysis on a proposal from the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) to print new… Read more »
Malawi: Zamba Snubs PAC Again, Defies Summons As Lawmakers Question 'Above the Law' Conduct
Nyasa Times
Former Secretary to the President and Cabinet (SPC), Colleen Zamba, is once again refusing to appear before the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament, intensifying scrutiny… Read more »
Liberia: Bar Association Secretary General Blasts House Seat Expansion As 'Ill-Timed'
Liberian Investigator
As House lawmakers debated adding 16 new seats to their chamber, a prominent Liberian lawyer told them plainly: the country needs roads, electricity and clean water -- not more… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Unveils Measures to Tackle Civil Service Compensation Bottlenecks
Vanguard
· Dismantles remuneration roadblocks with new civil service help desk Read more »
Nigeria: First Lady Flays Global Inaccurate Framing of Security Challenges Facing Nigeria
This Day
Wife of the President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has flayed global inaccurate framing of security challenges facing the Nigerian nation. Read more »
Nigeria: 72-Hour Deadline - Borno Families Fear for 416 Captives
Daily Trust
Some family members of the 416 persons abducted from Ngoshe in the Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State have relived the agonising moments terrorists invaded the community… Read more »
Nigeria: Gbenga Hashim Meets Falana, Vows Resistance to One-Party Agenda
Daily Trust
Former presidential candidate, Dr. Gbenga Hashim, has declared that pro-democracy forces across the country will resist any attempt to impose a one-party system, following a… Read more »
Kenya: Outrage As Lawyer Tom Ouya Imbukwa Is Tortured and Killed, LSK Demands Justice
Capital FM
Shock and outrage have gripped Kenya's legal fraternity following the killing of advocate Tom Ouya Imbukwa, who was allegedly assaulted, tortured, and murdered by unknown… Read more »
Rwanda: Govt Rolls Out Park-and-Ride to Drive Public Transport Uptake
New Times
The Government is securing designated public parking spaces across Kigali to allow motorists to park their cars and complete their journeys using public transport. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa Proposes Use of Identity Cards for Citizens to Cross Between Zimbabwe and Botswana
New Zimbabwe
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has proposed that Zimbabweans and Batswana intending to cross either side of the border of the neighbouring nations use national identity cards instead… Read more »
Nigeria: Experts Speak On What Oyedele's Appointment Means for Nigerian Economy
Premium Times
"The only concern I have is how he will manage the political aspect of the role. He is not a politician; he is a technocrat. But in this role, he will interact with politicians,… Read more »
Malawi: Misa Calls Out Namalomba - 'No Phone Interviews' Order Threatens Public's Right to Know
Nyasa Times
The Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) Malawi has sharply rebuked Minister of Information Moses Kunkuyu Namalomba over his decision to stop granting phone interviews to… Read more »
Liberia: Government Advances Decentralization Drive, Unveils Plan for Local Government Training Institute
Liberian Investigator
-The Assistant Minister for Research, Policy and Planning at the Ministry of Local Government, Emmanuel Wheinyue, has reaffirmed government's strong commitment to decentralization,… Read more »
Liberia: April 22nd Memorial Group, Gee Bee Production Mark 46 Years Since 1980 Executions With Film Screening, Demand Justice and Closure
FrontPageAfrica
A solemn blend of remembrance and renewed resolve defined this year's April 22 commemoration, as families of victims of the 1980 coup d'état gathered to honor their loved… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Unveils N25trn Pension War Chest
Vanguard
President Bola Tinubu yesterday unveiled a N25 trillion pension asset pool as part of a sweeping social protection drive, assuring that Nigerian workers would no longer face… Read more »
Nigeria: Hayatu-Deen Joins Race for ADC Presidential Ticket
Daily Trust
Renowned economist and 2022 presidential aspirant, Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, has declared his intention to contest for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential ticket. Read more »
Nigeria: Why Gov Yusuf Chose Garo As Deputy
Daily Trust
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has forwarded the name of Murtala Sule Garo to the Kano State House of Assembly for screening and confirmation as deputy governor, in a move… Read more »
Nigeria: Can New Ministers Fix Nigeria's Challenges?
Daily Trust
For many Nigerians, a cabinet reshuffle should bring hope that new leaders will tackle long-standing problems and improve daily life. Read more »
Nigeria: I Will Never Betray Buhari's Family, Gov Radda Tells Yusuf Buhari
Daily Trust
Katsina State Governor, Malam Umaru Dikko Radda, has stated that as a beneficiary of the late President Muhammadu Buhari's goodwill, he will never betray the former leader's family… Read more »
Nigeria: INEC Chairman in the Eye of the Storm
This Day
The controversies surrounding INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, over alleged links to an X (formerly Twitter) account have continued to generate widespread public attention… Read more »
Nigeria: Goje, Inuwa and Politics of Gombe
This Day
Abdulaziz ISMA'IL contends that the feud between the two is undermining the stability of the ruling party Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Election Looms - Violence Rises, Sahel Jihadists Make Inroads
New Era
Nigeria is facing renewed violence from armed groups as the country heads towards elections, with assaults in the northeast killing high-ranking officers and analysts warning of… Read more »
April 22
South Africa: Ramaphosa Faces Tough Choice Over Crime-Accused Police Chief Masemola
Daily Maverick
President Cyril Ramaphosa must make a critical decision regarding National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola, who is embroiled in a criminal case tied to a police scandal. Read more »
South Africa: Home Affairs Refutes Claims That Lesotho Nationals Can Enter South Africa Without Passports
SAnews.gov.za
The Department of Home Affairs has expressed concern over unfounded media reports and social media posts suggesting that nationals of Lesotho will no longer be required to present… Read more »
Nigeria: Retired General, Five Others Plead Not Guilty to Coup Charges, Court Adjourns Bail Hearing
Premium Times
The six men pleaded not guilty Wednesday afternoon to all 13 charges preferred against them before the Federal High Court in Abuja. Read more »
