April 01
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 »
Malawi: Good News - Maize Prices Drop By 19%, Easing Inflation Worries
Nyasa Times
Consumers can breathe a sigh of relief as maize prices have fallen by 19 percent, bringing much-needed relief to household budgets and easing inflationary pressures. A snap survey… Read more »
South Africa: Inside an Urban Terror Network - Book Reveals How Police Finally Cracked Pagad Gang Violence in Cape Town [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
A campaign against gangsterism in Cape Town, South Africa led by the People Against Gangsterism and Drugs (Pagad) turned violent in the mid-1990s when a group known as Pagad… Read more »
Nigeria: Ighodalo Vs Okpebholo - Tribunal Fixes Wednesday for Judgment On Edo Guber Poll
Daily Trust
The Edo Governorship Election Petition Tribunal will on Wednesday, deliver judgment in the petition filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Asue Ighodalo,… Read more »
Nigeria: Edo Election - Tribunal Delivers Judgment in PDP, Ighodalo's Petition Against APC, Gov. Okpebholo's Victory
Premium Times
The PDP and Mr Ighodalo are challenging the declaration of Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as winner… Read more »
Nigeria: Why We Want to Celebrate Tinubu, Wike in Bayelsa - PDP Secretary
Vanguard
George Turnah, the Zonal Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in South-South and Convener of Bayelsa Mega Rally for Tinubu and Wike has explained why Bayelsa is the… Read more »
South Africa: Push for Stronger Alignment, Institutional Clarity and Long-Term Influence for G20 Engagement - SAIIA, AUDA-NEPAD and UNDP [analysis]
SAIIA
With South Africa leading the G20 in 2025, SAIIA, AUDA-NEPAD and UNDP brought together African experts and partners in Addis Ababa to reflect on the continent's strategic role in… Read more »
Liberia: Naymote Urges President Boakai to Initiate Comprehensive Constitutional Review
FrontPageAfrica
Naymote Partners for Democratic Development has called on President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr. to launch an immediate and comprehensive review of Liberia's 1986 Constitution. The… Read more »
Liberia: The Imperative of Peaceful Dissent in Liberia - a Call for Unity and Lawfulness [opinion]
FrontPageAfrica
Liberia's contemporary landscape, a nation emerging from the shadows of a tumultuous past, offers myriad perspectives regarding the government's policies and performance. Read more »
Uganda: Bukuya Traders Decry Poor Infrastructure, Insecurity, and Heavy Taxation
Nile Post
Traders under the Bukuya Traders Co-operative Saving and Credit Society Limited (SACCO) in Bukuya Constituency, Kassanda District, have raised concerns over challenges hindering… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Pilgrims to Enjoy Better Services As Lawmakers Approve Hajj Reforms
Vanguard
In a bold move to address the plight of Nigerian pilgrims, the House of Representatives has adopted a comprehensive report recommending sweeping reforms in the National Hajj… Read more »
South Sudan: South Sudan Did Not Instruct Raila to Meet With Museveni - Kiir's Spokesperson David Majur
Capital FM
The South Sudanese government has refuted claims that President Salva Kiir directed Kenya's former Prime Minister Raila Odinga to meet with Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni… Read more »
Nigeria: Onitsha Market Fire - Affected Traders Count Losses
Vanguard
....As S-East coalition calls for assistance Read more »
Zimbabwe: ZEC Appoints New Chief Elections Officer
The Herald
The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) has appointed Mr Simbarashe Tongayi as its substantive chief elections officer (CEO). Read more »
Nigeria: Restore Fubara's Authority in Rivers, Muslims Leaders Tell Tinubu
Premium Times
The group urged the President to restore Mr Fubara's full authority, stressing that the governor was performing effectively despite the political crisis in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Kogi Govt Bans Rallies Ahead of Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan's Homecoming
Premium Times
The development comes amid the homecoming ceremony of suspended Kogi Central District senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, scheduled for Tuesday. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Rufaro Stadium Still Needs U.S.$ 2 Million for Renovations Despite Scottland Lease Deal - Harare Mayor
New Zimbabwe
Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume says close to US$ 2 million is needed to complete ongoing renovations at Rufaro stadium despite a lease deal with Scottland. Read more »
South Africa: Quick Explainer - Government Debt and Why It Matters
GroundUp
Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana reminded everyone during his budget speech in March: South Africa is spending more than 22c of every rand raised in taxes just to pay interest… Read more »
Nigeria: Anambra Muslim Leaders Preach Peace, Endorse Soludo's Re-Election
Vanguard
Muslim leaders in Anambra State have canvassed for peace in the country, even as they endorsed Governor Chukwuma Soludo for re-election in the November 8 governorship election. Read more »
Nigeria: Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger Impose 0.5% Levy On Goods From Nigeria, Others
Vanguard
The military governments of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger have announced a new 0.5 percent levy on imported goods from Nigeria and other Economic Community of West African States,… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Says He Refused Gachagua's Sh10b Blackmail
Capital FM
President William Ruto has for the first time addressed the impeachment of his former Deputy, Rigathi Gachagua, revealing that Gachagua tried to blackmail him into handing over… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyans in Earthquake-Hit Myanmar and Thailand Directed to Register in Bangkok Embassy for Assistance
Capital FM
Diaspora Affairs Principal Secretary Roseline Njogu has urged Kenyans living in Myanmar and Thailand to register with the Kenyan Embassy for emergency assistance and real-time… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Kicks Off 5-Day Tour of Mt. Kenya Amid Gachagua Fallout
Capital FM
President William Ruto has commenced a five-day tour of the Mt. Kenya region, aimed at inspecting and launching key infrastructure projects and health initiatives. Read more »
