April 16
South Africa: Malema Walks Free to Fight Prison Sentence
Scrolla
Magistrate Twanet Olivier sentenced Julius Malema to five years in prison on Thursday for shooting a rifle during a rally. The court allowed Julius Malema to go home on Thursday… Read more »
Namibia: Govt Hopes Oil Investment Decisions Trickle in
Namibian
Oil majors stay silent Read more »
Namibia: Swapo's Shaningwa Jokes About 'Safe Water' At Uerikua Memorial
Namibian
Swapo party secretary general Sophia Shaningwa made mourners laugh during a memorial service held in honour of Swapo parliamentarian James Uerikua at Parliament Gardens in Windhoek… Read more »
South Africa: Government Publishes Revised Plan for Rhino Conservation
SAnews.gov.za
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Willie Aucamp, has announced the publication of the revised Black and White Rhino Biodiversity Management Plan (BMP) in the… Read more »
South Africa: Security Situation Stable Following Malema's Court Proceedings, Say Police
SAnews.gov.za
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has assured the nation that the security situation remains stable following court proceedings involving Julius Malema, leader of the… Read more »
South Africa: New Eviction Bill Aims to Protect Small Landlords, Empower Municipalities
SAnews.gov.za
The proposed amendments to South Africa's eviction laws are set to offer stronger protection for ordinary landlords renting out backyard rooms and small properties, while giving… Read more »
Namibia: Okongo Extends Unoccupied Plots Withdrawal
New Era
The Okongo Village Council has extended the deadline for the revocation of unoccupied plots with outstanding arrears of N$20 000 and above. Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Condemns Israeli Move to Appoint Diplomatic Envoy to Northern Regions
Shabelle
Somalia's federal government on Thursday strongly condemned Israel's reported decision to appoint a diplomatic representative to the country's northern regions, calling the move a… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Prof. Moyo Accuses Churches Council of Acting Like Opposition Party
263Chat
Former cabinet minister Professor Jonathan Moyo has criticised the Zimbabwe Council of Churches (ZCC) over its opposition to the proposed Constitution of Zimbabwe (Amendment No. 3)… Read more »
Nigeria: Wase LGA Chairman Leads Charge Against Unsafe Mining As Govt Probes Zurak Gas Tragedy
Daily Trust
The Federal Government has intensified efforts to address unsafe mining practices following the deadly gas poisoning incident in Zurak Community, Wase Local Government Area of… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopian Delegation Deepens IMF Engagement to Accelerate Reform Agenda
ENA
An Ethiopian delegation led by Finance Minister Ahmed Shide held high-level talks with the Fiscal Affairs Department of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), reinforcing the… Read more »
South Africa: The Cape Water Performance-Based Bond - a New Alliance for Cape Town's Water Future
IPS
In 2018, Cape Town came perilously close to becoming the first major city in the world to run out of water. Known as "Day Zero", it was more than just a crisis, it marked a pivotal… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa's EFF Leader Julius Malema Jailed for Five Years On Gun Charges
RFI
A South African court has sentenced radical left-wing opposition leader Julius Malema to five years in jail for firing a rifle into the air at a rally eight years ago. Read more »
South Africa: Withdrawing From Democracy? South Africans Increasingly Trust Army, Support Military Rule
Afrobarometer
A majority of citizens see it as legitimate for the armed forces to take control of government if elected leaders abuse their power. Read more »
Sudan: Sudan's Online Propaganda Battlefield
Dabanga
In the Sudan conflict, the propaganda battle between the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on mainstream and social media makes it hard to distinguish… Read more »
Congo-Brazzaville: Congo-Brazzaville Election - Boycotts, Blackouts and Growing Dissent but Denis Sassou Nguesso Held On to Power [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The 2026 presidential election in Congo-Brazzaville (the Republic of the Congo) returned Denis Sassou Nguesso for a fifth consecutive term, with a definitive 94.90% of the vote. Read more »
South Africa: South Africans Want Solar Power but They Worry Panels Will Be Stolen - Study [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
South Africa would seem like the perfect place for widespread uptake of solar energy. Read more »
Namibia: Seeing Women Govern Encourages Support for Women in Politics - With No Apparent Backlash Among Men [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Quotas designed to bring gender parity to parliaments have an overall positive impact on support for female political leadership - especially after women members of parliament take… Read more »
Uganda: Ambassador William W. Popp's Remarks in Ai Event With Dr. Vivek Mohindra [press release]
U.S. Embassy Kampala
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Libya: Flintlock 2026 - a Important Step Toward Stronger, More Unified Libyan Military Institutions [press release]
U.S. Embassy Tripoli
Yesterday marked the inaugural ceremony of the two-week Flintlock exercise, AFRICOM's premier annual multinational special operations training event, co-hosted in Sirte, in… Read more »
Nigeria: APC Youths Support Return of Ogun Speaker to Assembly
This Day
The All Progressives Congress (APC) youths from 10 wards in Odeda state constituency, yesterday rose in support of the return of the Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly,… Read more »
Nigeria: Osun 2026 - 'Appoint REC From Either Northern, South-Eastern Region' - Cdhr to INEC
Premium Times
The group made the demand following Mutiu Agboke's transfer as the state REC. Read more »
South Africa: Julius Malema Denies Lebo Keswa Ghostwriter Claims
Scrolla
Lebo Keswa told people online about writing for Julius Malema in the African National Congress before Julius Malema denied everything. Julius Malema warned Lebo Keswa to stop… Read more »
South Africa: Court Hands Julius Malema Five Years in Prison
Scrolla
The East London Regional Court sent Julius Malema to prison for unlawfully handling and firing a rifle at an event. The legal defence team for Julius Malema will appeal the… Read more »
Liberia: Rep. Koffa, Koijee Fire Back At Fallah, Vows 'People's Verdict' Will Oust Boakai in 2029
FrontPageAfrica
Former House Speaker J. Fonati Koffa and ex-Monrovia City Mayor Jefferson T. Koijee have launched a fierce political counterattack against Deputy Speaker Thomas Fallah. Read more »
