April 21
Liberia: Local Govt Unveils New Strategy to Enhance Service Delivery
Liberian Observer
Several Senior Local Leaders from across the country have ended a three- day training, with the development of a roadmap for effective local governance and decentralization. Read more »
April 20
Kenya: Akamba Community Files Suit Against UK Over Colonial-Era Injustices
Capital FM
Members of the Akamba community have filed a lawsuit against the United Kingdom, seeking compensation for alleged historical injustices during the colonial period. Read more »
Kenya: Gachagua Links London Trip to Resource Mobilisation for 2027 Polls
Capital FM
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has disclosed plans to travel to London for what he termed a short trip without disclosing his itinerary. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Parliament Not for Sale - Zanu-PF Youth League
263Chat
The ruling ZANU PF party youth wing has urged Parliament to reject a reported multi-million dollar donation from businessman Wicknell Chivayo, warning against any perception of… Read more »
South Africa: Stop Blaming Immigrants for Govt Failures, Johannesburg Marchers Say
GroundUp
"This march is a declaration that no one is illegal and that our future is bound together as one human race" Read more »
Kenya: Chaos in Haiti As Civilians Attempt to Block Departure of Kenyan Police Officers
Capital FM
Haitian civilians reportedly blocked exit routes used by Kenyan police officers in parts of central Haiti, fearing that their withdrawal could expose communities to renewed gang… Read more »
Africa: All of Africa Today - April 20, 2026
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Liberia: Incumbency Power and the Shrinking Space for Dissent [editorial]
FrontPageAfrica
LIBERIA STANDS at a delicate moment in its post-war journey. The country has often been praised for maintaining electoral continuity and avoiding a return to open conflict, yet… Read more »
Gambia: All Hands On Deck to Obtain National Identity Cards
Foroyaa
31st May is D-Day for the registration of voters to end. Lack of sufficient means to issue national ID cards is undermining the independence of the registration process. Some few… Read more »
Gambia: Lawmaker Yaya Menteng Sanyang Arrested Over Alleged Voter Registration Fraud
Foroyaa
A sitting member of the National Assembly, Yaya Menteng Sanyang, was taken into police custody on allegations that he facilitated the issuance of questionable birth certificates to… Read more »
Ghana: No Premature Declarations or Campaigns - - NDC Tells Aspirants
Ghanaian Times
THE National Democratic Congress (NDC) has cautioned its members against prematurely declaring their intention to contest in the party's upcoming internal elections, warning that… Read more »
Liberia: House Defies Supreme Court
New Dawn
The House of Representatives has voted to expel Montserrado County District #10 Representative Yekeh Kolubah, a move taken despite a Supreme Court Justice-in-Chambers order… Read more »
Liberia: Analysis - Kolubah's Fall Sealed By Allies Who Turned Away When It Mattered Most
Liberian Investigator
The Unity Party wanted Rep. Yekeh Y. Kolubah gone. The opposition gave them the votes to do it. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Warns Against Illegal Use, Conferment of Ambassadorial Titles
Premium Times
The ministry noted that the improper use of such titles is considered a criminal action. Read more »
South Africa: Mop-Up Operations Begin After Cape Storms - South African News Briefs - April 20, 2026
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Nigeria: Ondo Doctors Give State Government Ultimatum to Implement Welfare Benefits
Premium Times
The doctors said the government had until 28 April to implement the welfare package. Gov Aiyedatiwa. Read more »
Somalia: Former President Declines Meeting Request From Hassan Sheikh Amid Election Tensions
Shabelle
Former Somali president Sharif Sheikh Ahmed has reportedly declined a request for a meeting from incumbent President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, after the latter contacted him by phone,… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Approves New Campus for Nigeria Police Academy With N15 Billion Take-Off Grant
Premium Times
The president's approval was in fulfilment of the provisions of the Nigeria Police Academy (Establishment) Act, 2021. Read more »
Uganda: Parliament Releases Funeral Program for MP Nakimuli
Nile Post
Parliament has announced the official funeral arrangements for the late Kalangala District Woman Member of Parliament, Helen Nakimuli, following her recent passing. Read more »
Uganda: Mulago Hospital Denies Neglect in Treatment of Injured Journalist Ronald Mulwana
Nile Post
Mulago National Referral Hospital has dismissed allegations that it failed to attend to Ronald Mulwana, a journalist who was hospitalized last Wednesday following an incident at… Read more »
Uganda: MP Nakimuli's Death Still Unexplained As Postmortem Fails to Establish Cause
Nile Post
The exact cause of death of Kalangala District Woman Member of Parliament Helen Nakimuli remains undetermined, even after a postmortem was conducted at the National Referral… Read more »
Liberia: Strengthening County Budget Execution - Govt Moves to Build Local Capacity for Effective Service Delivery
Liberian Investigator
GBARNGA, Bong County--The Government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP) in collaboration with the Ministry of Local Government, has… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Urged to Fix Export Systems As Losses Top $10bn - Report
Leadership
Nigeria has been urged to urgently reform its export systems and maritime governance framework as systemic inefficiencies and leakages continue to cost the country over $10 billion… Read more »
Nigeria: APC Unveils Timetable for 2027 General Elections
Daily Trust
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has released its official timetable and schedule of activities ahead of the 2027 general elections. Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame, Prince of Ghana's Asante Kingdom Discuss Ties
New Times
President Paul Kagame on Monday, April 20, met with a delegation led by Prince Oheneba Yaw Otchere, the Royal Ambassador of the Asante Kingdom of Ghana with discussions focused on… Read more »
