April 21
Namibia: Namibia Targets 80% Reduction in Food Imports
New Era
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says the government is intensifying efforts to strengthen Namibia's agricultural sector, focusing on reducing reliance on food imports, boosting… Read more »
Kenya: High Court Lifts Orders Blocking Arrest of Governors
Capital FM
The High Court in Kiambu has lifted conservatory orders that had barred the arrest or detention of governors and other public officials, clearing the way for law enforcement… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Chivayo Backtracks On $3.6m Parliament Pledge
263Chat
Controversial businessman Wicknel Chivayo has withdrawn his widely debated US$3.6 million pledge to Parliament announcing instead a revised US$5 million commitment to grassroots… Read more »
Senegal: Senegal's Macky Sall in UN Leadership Race Faces Rare Public Questioning
RFI
Four candidates to lead the United Nations face public questioning at the organisation's New York headquarters this week, only the second time the UN has held such an open forum.… Read more »
Kenya: 'Don't Rely On Social Media for News About Home' - Ruto Tells Kenyans in Rome
Capital FM
President William Ruto has cautioned Kenyans abroad against relying on social media entirely for news from home due to rampant misinformation, fake news, and manipulated content. Read more »
Africa: All of Africa Today - April 21, 2026
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Zimbabwe: Over 5,000 People Affected By Human Rights Violations in March As Repression Mars Constitutional Amendment Bill Hearings
New Zimbabwe
Discover moreHealth community newsLegal advice servicesMobile news app subscriptionAT LEAST 5,013 people were affected by human rights violations in March, with a significant… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Nears First Oil As Projects Reach Completion
Nile Post
Uganda is approaching what officials describe as a decisive phase in its petroleum journey, with major oil infrastructure projects reporting near-completion ahead of expected… Read more »
Kenya: Ngong Court Frees 50 Youths Arrested in 2024 Anti-Finance Bill Protests
Capital FM
The Ngong Law Courts has cleared 50 youths who were arrested during the June 24, 2024 Gen Z-led demonstrations in Ongata Rongai, Kajiado North Constituency. Read more »
Ethiopia: Tigray Party Restores Pre-War Parliament, Jeopardising Northern Ethiopia Peace
RFI
Tigray's main political party, TPFL, said it was taking back control of the region's government, effectively voiding a peace deal with Ethiopia's federal government that ended one… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Chivayo Reverses U.S.$3,6 Million Donation to Legislators After Backlash From Zanu-PF
New Zimbabwe
After pressure from ZANU PF's internal structures, controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo has withdrawn his US$3.6 million pledge to parliamentarians. Read more »
Uganda: Speaker Among - I Have Overachieved, Time to Retire in 2031
Independent (Kampala)
The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, has dismissed reports suggesting she intends to contest for the presidency in 2031, saying instead that she plans to retire from active… Read more »
Nigeria: It's Unfair for Atiku to Call Jonathan an Inexperienced Leader - Onuesoke
Vanguard
National Commentator and Environmentalist, Chief Sunny Onuesoke has stated that it is unfair for former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to described former President of Nigeria, Dr… Read more »
Liberia: Rep. Yekeh Kolubah Challenges House Action in Court
New Dawn
Montserrado County District #10 Representative Yekeh Kolubah on Monday denied that he has been expelled from the House of Representatives and said he is challenging the House's… Read more »
South Africa: Final Testimony Set for Lusikisiki Trial Within a Trial - South African News Briefs - April 21, 2026
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Zimbabwe: Mugabe Was 'Devastated' By Chiwenga's Illness After 2017 Ouster - Former Spokesperson
New Zimbabwe
Discover moreePaper subscriptionsMobile news app subscriptionCyber assurance solutionsIn the aftermath of Vice President Constantino Chiwenga's role in leading the military… Read more »
South Africa: Khampepe Commission Hears How Advocate Questioned Conflicting Views On Prosecuting Chikane's Poisoners
Daily Maverick
Testifying at the Khampepe Commission on 21 April, advocate Mthunzi Mhaga recalled how he questioned differing versions of whether Reverend Frank Chikane wanted those who attempted… Read more »
South Africa: DA Calls Urgent Parliament Hearing On Child Rape As KZN Reports 421 Pregnant Moms Aged 10 - 14 Y/O [press release]
DA
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has written to the Chairperson of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Committee in Parliament requesting a joint meeting with the presence of… Read more »
Nigeria: Procedural Delays Persist, As Respondent Parties Seek Out-of-Court Settlement in Chief Nnaji's Suit
This Day
Proceedings resumed at the Federal High Court of Nigeria, Abuja Judicial Division, in the ongoing suit filed by former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche… Read more »
Nigeria: Lack of Long-Term Planning Bane of Nigeria's Devt - Tinubu
This Day
President Bola Tinubu has attributed the nation's under development and growth challenges to inability of past administrations to adopt a serious long-term planning framework,… Read more »
South Africa: IFP to Mark Freedom Day With a Call to Defend Democracy and Restore Good Governance [press release]
IFP
The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP), led by its President, Hon. Velenkosini Hlabisa, together with members of the Party's National Executive Committee (NEC), will on Monday, 27 April… Read more »
Ghana: Fire Outbreaks Decline...but Damage Cost, Road Crash Casualties Surge - GNFS Report
Ghanaian Times
GHANA recorded 2,055 fire outbreaks in the first quarter of 2026, a 10.02 per cent decline from the 2,261 cases reported during the same period in 2025, according to the Ghana… Read more »
Rwanda: Govt Mandates 30% Electric Vehicles in Public Procurement
New Times
The Ministry of Infrastructure has directed all government institutions to ensure that at least 30 per cent of vehicles they procure are fully electric, in a new push to accelerate… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Blames Poor Long-Term Planning for Nigeria's Growth Challenges
Vanguard
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday attributed Nigeria's development and growth challenges to the failure of previous administrations to adopt serious long-term planning frameworks. Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia, France Finance Officials Reaffirm Commitment to Strengthening Support to Reform Agenda
ENA
Ethiopia and France have reaffirmed their shared commitment to strengthening cooperation to support Ethiopia's reform agenda, attract investment, and advance sustainable and… Read more »
