April 16
Liberia: Yekeh, Legal Team Walk Out of Hearing Into Complaint of Violation of Oath As House Rules and Order Committee Closes in With Decision
FrontPageAfrica
The rigmarole within the House of Representatives regarding the imminent expulsion of Montserrado County Electoral District 10 Representative, Yekeh Y. Kolubah, took a dramatic… Read more »
Tanzania: Shipping Industry Seeks Certainty As Experts Back Strong Net-Zero Framework
IPS
As global shipping braces for another round of high-stakes negotiations, a volatile mix of rising fuel costs, geopolitical tensions and deep political divisions is testing the… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Digital Payments Ecosystem Enters a New Phase of Opportunity - Visa
Capital FM
Kenya's digital payments ecosystem has recorded strong growth over the past decade, positioning the country as one of Africa's most dynamic digital economies. Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi Women Launch 'Two Term Brigade' to Rally Support for Ruto Re-Election
Capital FM
A new women-led political movement backing President William Ruto's re-election bid has been launched in Nairobi, signalling early grassroots mobilisation ahead of future… Read more »
Malawi: Kalumo Puts Chakwera in the Dock Over Diplomatic Passport Scandal
Nyasa Times
A dramatic twist has rocked an already controversial case, with former Immigration Director General Charles Kalumo directly implicating former president Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rise to 15.38% After 11 Months Decline
Vanguard
·As CPPE cautions against monetary policy tightening Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Defeated You When You Had Governors - Bwala Replies Atiku
Vanguard
Special adviser to the President on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has dismissed claims by former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar, that any coalition-backed candidate would… Read more »
Nigeria: Stay Away From Land Disputes, Police Warn Officers
Leadership
The Ebonyi State Police Command has cautioned its officers and men against undue interference in civil matters, particularly land disputes. Read more »
Tunisia: President Kais Saied Meets Rwanda's FM, Highlights African Unity
Tunis Afrique Presse
President Kais Saied met, on Wednesday at Carthage Palace, Rwanda's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Olivier J.P. Nduhungirehe, who was carrying a written… Read more »
Nigeria: Abia Moves to Avert Flooding, Sets Up Response Team, Relief Plan
Vanguard
The Abia State Government has activated a multi-layered response strategy to mitigate the impact of anticipated flooding, following early warnings from the Nigerian Meteorological… Read more »
Zimbabwe: ZCTU Blasts Government Over 'Meaningless' Civil Servant Salary Increments
New Zimbabwe
THE Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) has slammed the government for failing to deliver the promised salary increments, following widespread disappointment among civil… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Wait for 2030 - Mutsvangwa Tells Chiwenga-Linked Faction As Zanu-PF Pushes Constitution Amendment Bill
New Zimbabwe
ZANU PF spokesperson Christopher Mutsvangwa has bluntly told a rival faction within the ruling party that is eyeing the presidency to wait until after 2030 to contest, slamming the… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Can't Win Free, Fair Election in 2027 - Atiku
This Day
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar yesterday declared that President Bola Tinubu stands no chance of securing re-election in 2027, citing what he described as the… Read more »
Kenya: MPs Clear Mediheal of Organ Trafficking Claims
Capital FM
In a report tabled before the National Assembly of Kenya on Wednesday, the Departmental Committee on Health found no evidence of malpractice or ethical violations linked to the… Read more »
Kenya: CS Wandayi Warns Oil Cartels As Govt Intensifies Sector Reforms
Capital FM
Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has warned cartels in Kenya's oil sector, vowing that the government will dismantle networks undermining ongoing reforms. Read more »
Mozambique: Government Claims That Privileges for Former Presidents Guarantee 'Dignity'
AIM
The Mozambican government has claimed that the recent approval of a package of financial and other benefits granted to former heads of state is aimed at guaranteeing "dignity' of… Read more »
Zimbabwe: ZRP Cracks Down On Social Media Activist Over 'Fake' Police Statements
New Zimbabwe
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has launched formal investigations into social media activist Majaira Jairosi over allegations of circulating misleading content presented as… Read more »
Africa: A New Model for Economic Prosperity in Africa [press release]
U.S. Embassy Kampala
SENIOR BUREAU OFFICIAL CHECKER: Good morning, it's really a pleasure to be here with all of you. Thank you so much to CSIS for the invitation--and for convening this conversation… Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 - Governors' Endorsement of Tinubu Won't Change Anything - - Adc Reps Aspirant
Vanguard
The African Democratic Congress (African Democratic Congress) House of Representatives aspirant for Nnewi North, Nnewi South and Ekwusigo Federal Constituency in Anambra State,… Read more »
Nigeria: Osun 2026 - How We'll Unseat Adeleke - APC
Premium Times
The upcoming poll is expected to be highly competitive, evolving from a traditionally two-party contest into a three-horse race with the emergence of the African Democratic… Read more »
South Africa: Updated - South Africa's Julius Malema Sentenced to Five Years in Prison
Premium Times
Reading out his sentence, the Magistrate, Twanet Olivier, said the court considered several factors in its decision, taking into account the evidence presented by the defence. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Harare Council Targets August Deadline for Completion of Rufaro Stadium Bucket Seats Installation
New Zimbabwe
Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume says council is targeting to complete bucket seats installation at Rufaro Stadium by August. Read more »
April 15
South Africa: Table Mountain Eyes Sixth Title at World Travel Awards - South African News Briefs - April 16, 2026
allAfrica
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South Africa: Roelf Meyer Appointed South Africa's New Ambassador to the U.S.
allAfrica
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Roelf Meyer to be the country's next ambassador to the United States. Read more »
Sierra Leone: Opposition Flagbearer Aspirant Sentenced to Four Years Imprisonment [press release]
MFWA
On April 14, 2026, Zainab Sheriff, Chairperson of the Wi Duti civic movement and a flagbearer aspirant of the opposition All People's Congress (APC), was sentenced to four years… Read more »
