April 21
Uganda: Wife of Bobi Wine's Aide Remanded Over SIM Card
Nile Post
The wife of an aide to National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi has been remanded over alleged misuse of a SIM card. Read more »
Uganda: Hospital Says MP Nakimuli's Death 'Has Weighed Deeply On Every Member of Our Team'
Nile Post
Alexandra Medical Centre has issued a formal statement amid growing public scrutiny following the death of former Kalangala District Woman MP Helen Nakimuli. Read more »
Namibia: Govt Cannot Afford Permanent Flood Bridges, Says Nekundi
Namibian
Minister of works and transport Veikko Nekundi says the government does not have money to build permanent bridges in regions that experience seasonal floods. Read more »
Nigeria: Judge Warns Against Delays in Assets Forfeiture Case Against Malami, Sets Hearing Date
Premium Times
The judge warned lawyers against acts calculated to stall the forfeiture proceedings against assets traced to former Attorney-General of the Federation, Mr Malami. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Urged to Fix Sakaja's Failures As Ksh 80bn Deal Survives Court Test
Capital FM
Nairobi South MCA Waithera Chege has called on President William Ruto to take a more direct role in running Nairobi County, accusing Governor Johnson Sakaja of failing to deliver… Read more »
Uganda: Former Transport Minister Monica Azuba Ntege Dies At 72
Nile Post
Former Minister of Works and Transport, Monica Azuba Ntege, has died. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Reshuffles Cabinet As Oyedele Becomes Finance Minister
Vanguard
President Bola Tinubu has approved a minor cabinet reshuffle in the membership of the Federal Executive Council. Read more »
Kenya: MPs to Hold Public Hearings On Sovereign Wealth Fund, PFM Amendment Bills
Capital FM
The National Assembly's Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning will begin public participation on two key financial reform Bills starting Wednesday, in a move that… Read more »
Ethiopia: U.S. Moves to Back Ethiopia's Bishoftu Airport Project
Horn Diplomat
The United States has stepped up engagement with Ethiopia's economic and aviation leadership, seeking to connect the country with American companies and financial partners to… Read more »
Nigeria: El-Rufai to Remain in Custody As Court Defers Bail Ruling
Premium Times
The court ordered Mr El-Rufai to remain in ICPC custody. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Targets Fewer Than Five Roadblocks, Faster Security Response in Northern Corridor Reforms
Capital FM
The government has unveiled sweeping reforms to streamline trade along the Northern Corridor, including plans to reduce police roadblocks to fewer than five, cut security response… Read more »
Mozambique: Chapo Meets With Xi Jinping
AIM
Mozambican President Daniel Chapo on Tuesday met in Beijing with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, who expressed his commitment to Mozambique's development agenda. Read more »
Mozambique: Criminal Proceedings Opened Against Illegal Miners
AIM
The Provincial Attorney's Office, in the northern Mozambican province of Nampula, has opened criminal proceedings against four illegal miners allegedly involved in an attack… Read more »
Uganda: NRM Moves to Address Post-Election Grievances As Former Flagbearers
Nile Post
The Secretary General of the National Resistance Movement, Richard Todwong, has said the party is reviewing complaints from members--particularly those who lost in the recent… Read more »
Namibia: Swapo Parties On Despite Protest Camp
Namibian
Swapo will proceed with its 66th anniversary celebrations this Sunday while respecting a court order allowing ex-combatants to continue their months-long protest at the party's… Read more »
Namibia: NamPower Apologises for Otjinene Blackouts
Namibian
NamPower has issued an apology to Otjinene residents following ongoing power cuts in the area. Read more »
Liberia: Tweah Takes Stand, Court Orders CBL Chief to Authenticate Key Evidence
Liberian Investigator
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Nigeria: Kaduna Court Adjourns Ruling On El-Rufai's Bail to June
Leadership
BThe Kaduna State High Court has adjourned ruling on the bail application filed by former Kaduna State governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, to June. Read more »
South Africa: DA Calls On Ramaphosa to Suspend Masemola and Appoint a SAPS Act Inquiry Into His Fitness for Office [press release]
DA
The Democratic Alliance calls on President Cyril Ramaphosa to place National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola on precautionary suspension and appoint a board of inquiry,… Read more »
Malawi: NBM PLC Donates K100 Million Items to KK Flood Victims
Nyasa Times
National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc has donated relief items worth K100 million to 450 people affected by floods in Traditional Authority Nkhanga in Nkhotakota District, as part of… Read more »
South Africa: Leave It to Ramaphosa, Says Masemola of His Future Amid R360m Tender Charges
Daily Maverick
National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola told journalists at the Pretoria Magistrate's Court on Tuesday: "I know that I am not guilty, I am not wrong." He faces four charges in… Read more »
Kenya: High Court Grants Chief Justice's Office 30 Days for Response in Rules Challenge
Capital FM
The High Court has granted the office of the Chief Justice and the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) 30 days to file a response in a petition contesting the legality of key… Read more »
Nigeria: Resolving Political Party Disputes Through Alternative Dispute Resolution
This Day
The Nigerian political party landscape been bedevilled with both pre and post-election contentions, often leading long drawn out litigation, party factions and confusion. This… Read more »
Nigeria: Two Gladiators, One Ambition [blog]
CFR
There is the opposition to President Bola Tinubu, and then there is Atiku Abubakar. Read more »
South Africa: Strengthening South Africa's Whistleblowing Ecosystem - From Disclosure to Accountability [analysis]
Democracy Works
Whistleblowing is a powerful tool for protecting democracy in South Africa, helping to expose corruption, abuse of power and wrongdoing. Whistleblowing emerged as a key force,… Read more »
