April 01
Nigeria: Natasha Has No Respect for Rules and Laws, Says Kogi Govt
Vanguard
In the unfolding development over ban on political gathering and use of convoy by Kogi State government and the successful homecoming of Senator Natasha Akpoti -Uduaghan, the state… Read more »
Nigeria: Thunder Strike Kills Herder, 12 Cows in Kaduna Community
Vanguard
Fear gripped the Matuak Giwa community in the Bondon District, Moro'a Chiefdom of Kaura Local Government Area in Kaduna State, as Thunder allegedly killed a herder and 12 cows. Read more »
South Africa: Ramokgopa Announces Independent Transmission Programme
SAnews.gov.za
Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, has announced that government will pursue private investment for the construction of transmission lines through the… Read more »
Namibia: Senior Officials to Use State Hospitals From 2026 - Ngurare Backs Presidential Directive
Namibian
Prime minister Elijah Ngurare says the government will be implementing a presidential directive that will urge all senior government officials to use state healthcare facilities. Read more »
Cameroon: Bishops Propose a Code of Conduct in View of the Presidential Election
Agenzia Fides
"Integrity, humility, modesty, and moral leadership qualities." These are the qualities that the bishops of Cameroon believe the ideal candidate for the upcoming presidential… Read more »
Nigeria: Kogi Govt Reacts to Akpoti-Uduaghan's Homecoming Gathering, Accuses Senator of Lawlessness, Incitement
Premium Times
Ahead of Mrs Akpoti-Uduaghan's arrival in Kogi on Tuesday, both the state government and the state police command had, in separate statements, placed a ban on rallies, citing… Read more »
Nigeria: Abuja IDP Camp With 4,000 People Has No Primary School for Children - Peter Obi
Vanguard
Peter Obi, the Labour Party Presidential candidate, has faulted President Bola Tinubu's administration's student loan scheme, saying the government's investment in education fails… Read more »
Namibia: Health Ministry Raises Awareness About Stigma Against Mental Illness
Namibian
Dr Adelinu Celestinus, a medical doctor at Windhoek Central Hospital's mental healthcare unit, cautioned against the stigmatisation of mental illness during a mental health and… Read more »
Nigeria: 'I Broke No Law', Akpoti-Uduaghan Defends Kogi Trip Despite Govt Ban
Daily Trust
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central) has defended her trip to her hometown in defiance of the ban by the Kogi State government. Read more »
Uganda: I Can Not Rule Out a Suicide or Homicide in Katanga Death - Police Ballistic Expert
Independent (Kampala)
The defense team in the high-profile murder trial of Henry Katanga continued its cross-examination of state witness number 11, Derrick Nassawali, the head of ballistics in the… Read more »
Nigeria: Federal Govt Seeks Tangible Investment By International Oil Firms
Leadership
The federal government has called on major oil companies operating in the country to reciprocate its efforts in enhancing the investment climate by committing tangible investments… Read more »
Kenya: Muturi Hands Over Public Service Docket to Mudavadi
Capital FM
Former Cabinet Secretary for Public Service, Justin Muturi, has officially handed over the docket to Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi. Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Govt Warns Commercial Bus Drivers Against Route Violations, Roadside Parking
Vanguard
The Lagos State Government (LASG) has warned commercial bus operators, particularly drivers of minibuses, colloquially known as 'Korope', against route violations and illegal… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Chivhayo Lobola Robbery - Another Suspect in Court
The Herald
Another suspect has appeared in court for robbing businessman Wicknell Chivhayo's in-laws of US$85 558 and property valued at US$3 900 at their farm in Marondera. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Revokes Houses of Defaulting Housing Programme Subscribers
Premium Times
The full list of individuals whose provisional offer of allocation had been revoked would now be available on the ministry's official website. Read more »
Kenya: DPP Approves Manslaughter Charges Against 'Body By Design' Clinic Proprietors Over Patient's Death
Capital FM
Director of Public Prosecutions(DPP) Renson Ingonga has approved manslaughter charges against 'Body by Design' Clinic proprietors following the death of Lucy Wambui Kananu. Read more »
Kenya: Parliament Summons Kenya Railways Boss Over 19-Year Delay in Retiree Payments
Capital FM
A parliamentary oversight committee has summoned Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC) Managing Director Philip Mainga to explain the 19-year delay in paying out Sh21.9 million owed to… Read more »
Kenya: Rwanda's Envoy to Kenya Urges Global Action Against Hate Speech At Symposium Marking 31st Commemoration of 1994 Genocide
Capital FM
Rwanda's Ambassador to Kenya, Martin Ngoga, has called on governments worldwide to take a firm stand against hate speech, warning of its deadly consequences as evidenced by… Read more »
Africa: UN-Backed Forum Seeks to Boost Resilience of World's Least Developed Countries
UN News
Policymakers, researchers, the private sector and other stakeholders are meeting in Zambia's capital, Lusaka, over the next three days to chart a path toward sustainable… Read more »
South Africa: South Africans Flush Toilets With Drinkable Water - Study in Cape Town Looked At Using Seawater Instead [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
As the planet gets hotter and freshwater sources dry up, cities and towns will not be able to continue the global norm of using millions of litres of clean, drinkable water to… Read more »
Liberia: Monrovia Launches Pilot Project to Turn Trash Into Opportunity
Liberian Investigator
In a bid to tackle Monrovia's troubling waste crisis, authorities have launched a transformative pilot project that aims to turn trash into a valuable resource while promoting… Read more »
South Africa: Ethekwini Municipality Commits to Address Public Protector Concerns
SAnews.gov.za
The eThekwini Municipality Executive Committee (EXCO) has affirmed its commitment to address concerns raised by Public Protector, Advocate Kholeka Gcaleka, following a special… Read more »
South Africa: North West Traditional Horse Racing Gives the Economy a Leg Up
SAnews.gov.za
The inaugural Lobelo la Dipitsi Traditional Horse Racing event, held at Bloomtech Lodge in Vryburg at the weekend, celebrated the rich cultural heritage of the North West province… Read more »
Kenya: CS Duale Commits to Full Implementation of Universal Health Coverage
Capital FM
New health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has committed to the full implementation of the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) while promising to eliminate fraudsters who he says are… Read more »
South Africa: People With Disabilities Lack Accessible Public Transport in Cape Town
GroundUp
The Dial-a-Ride service has been stagnant for seven years Read more »
