April 22
Nigeria: Nigeria's Ambassador-Designate to Algeria, Mohammed Lele, Is Dead
Premium Times
Mr Lele, a career diplomat, was yet to resume at his posting before his death. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Orders Military Audit, Manhunt As Terror Attacks Kill Soldiers, Civilians in Borno, Benue
This Day
The Senate on Wednesday ordered a comprehensive military audit and intensified nationwide manhunt for perpetrators as fresh terror attacks claimed the lives of soldiers and… Read more »
Tanzania: Govt Intensifies Direct Engagement As 'Sema Na Waziri' Resolves Majority of Public Complaints
Daily News
THE government has strengthened its direct engagement with citizens through the 'Sema na Waziri' programme, with the Ministry of Constitutional and Legal Affairs reporting a steady… Read more »
Africa: Ukraine Is Coming to Africa. but Did Anyone Ask Africa? [analysis]
African Arguments
On 25 March 2026, a high-level interagency coordination meeting took place at Ukraine's Presidential Office, chaired by Kyrylo Budanov. The subject was the expansion of Ukraine's… Read more »
Somalia: Somaliland Congratulates Israel On Independence Day, Reaffirms Cooperation
Horn Diplomat
The government of Somaliland on Wednesday extended its congratulations to the Israel on the occasion of its Independence Day, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening bilateral… Read more »
Nigeria: Governor Buys Multi-Billion Naira Cars for Officials Amid Widespread Poverty
Premium Times
Niger State, where poverty is widespread, has bought over 100 vehicles for public officials at an estimated cost of billions of naira. Read more »
Nigeria: Insecurity - Senate Wants Improved Collaboration Amongst Multi - to National Joint Forces
Premium Times
The Senate also called on the Chief of Defence Staff and other service chiefs to conduct a comprehensive operational and logistic audit of the circumstances surrounding the attacks… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda, Rwanda Sign Four Deals to Deepen Bilateral Cooperation
Nile Post
Uganda and Rwanda have signed four Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation across key sectors including agriculture, health, education, and… Read more »
Namibia: Govt Plans Hosea Kutako Airport Expansion
Namibian
The government has confirmed plans to expand Hosea Kutako International Airport, including the construction of a third terminal, as part of efforts to increase capacity and… Read more »
Nigeria: Mixed Reactions Trail Davido's Appointment for Adeleke's Re-Election Campaign
Vanguard
Mixed reactions have trailed the appointment of singer David Adeleke a.k.a Davido as head of youth mobilisation for the campaign council of Gov. Ademola Adeleke in the forthcoming… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Nabs Fugitive Wildlife Trafficker After Five Years On the Run
Vanguard
The Federal Government has arrested a suspected wildlife trafficking kingpin, Shamsideen Abubakar, in a joint enforcement operation involving the National Environmental Standards… Read more »
Nigeria: Dangote Seeks Broader Oil Operations Integration After Spudding First Upstream Oil
Leadership
The Dangote Group is pressing ahead with integration of its oil operations after it achieved first oil from its upstream petroleum assets and is preparing to commence marketable… Read more »
Nigeria: Dangote Expands to Tap $11.5bn Global Lab Market By 2030
Leadership
The global Linear Alkylbenzene linear (LAB) market has been projected to reach $11.5 billion by 2030, according to Grand View Research. Read more »
Nigeria: Atiku Slams Low Military Funding, Accuses Tinubu Government of Misplaced Priorities
Leadership
Former Vice President of Nigeria and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, Atiku Abubakar, has again criticised the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, accusing… Read more »
South Africa: DA Calls On Portfolio Committee to Hold Provinces Accountable for NHLS Debt Crisis [press release]
DA
The Democratic Alliance (DA) calls on the Portfolio Committee on Health to urgently summon provincial health departments to account for the billions owed to the National Health… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Writes Senate, Seeks Ministerial Confirmation, Yuguda As CBN Deputy Gov
Vanguard
President Bola Tinubu has written to the Senate, seeking the screening and subsequent confirmation of Muttaqha Rabe Darma as a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Read more »
South Africa: Sgt Fannie Nkosi Denied Bail
SAnews.gov.za
Suspended police official Sergeant Fannie Ezekiel Nkosi has been denied bail in the Pretoria North Magistrate's Court. Read more »
South Africa: King Misuzulu Reaffirms Commitment to Transparent, Peaceful Elections
SAnews.gov.za
His Majesty King Misuzulu kaZwelithini has reaffirmed the importance of credible, transparent, and peaceful elections as a cornerstone of constitutional democracy and societal… Read more »
Nigeria: Cost for Peace - Govt Spends N604m On Terrorists' Rehabilitation
Daily Trust
Nigeria's deradicalisation drive has come with a hefty price tag of N604,825,797.09, as fresh spending records show that millions of naira have been channelled into rehabilitation… Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzania Seeks to Increase Budget for Upgrading Its Road Network
Daily News
THE Tanzanian government has said it will continue to build the budgetary capacity of the Rural and Urban Roads Agency (TARURA) to increase the pace of asphalt road construction in… Read more »
Eswatini: Taiwan Condemns China Over Eswatini Visit Disruption
Horn Diplomat
The Taiwan Representative Office in Somaliland has strongly condemned China for what it described as coercive actions that led to the postponement of Lai Ching-te's planned visit… Read more »
Kenya: Youth Apathy or Protest? Inside Kenya's Growing Voter Turnout Crisis
Capital FM
Kenya's youth dominate the population, command digital spaces, and shape public debate online. Read more »
Nigeria: Supreme Court Reserves Judgement On PDP's Leadership Dispute
Premium Times
A five-member panel of the Supreme Court heard arguments from the parties in the PDP leadership dispute on Wednesday. Read more »
Kenya: Parliament Suspends MP Wamboka As Pic Chair Over Bribery, Intimidation Probe
Capital FM
Bumula Member of Parliament Jack Wamboka has been suspended as chairperson of the Public Investments Committee (PIC) on Governance and Education, as National Assembly moves to… Read more »
Kenya: SHA to Stop Paying for Drugs Not Issued in Hospitals - Duale
Capital FM
The Social Health Authority (SHA) will no longer reimburse county and sub-county referral hospitals for the drug component of treatment where patients fail to receive prescribed… Read more »
