April 15
Nigeria: Govt Drops Terrorism Charge Against Ex-Justice Minister Malami
Vanguard
The Federal Government, on Wednesday, withdrew the terrorism financing charge it filed against the immediate past Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr.… Read more »
Somalia: Israel Appoints First Ambassador to Somaliland After Recognition
Horn Diplomat
Israel has appointed its first ambassador to the Republic of Somaliland, marking a significant step in deepening diplomatic ties four months after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu… Read more »
Uganda: Govt Tables Sovereignty Bill With 20-Year Jail Terms, Multi-Billion Fines
Nile Post
Government has tabled the Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026 before Parliament, proposing sweeping restrictions on foreign influence, including heavy fines, long prison terms,… Read more »
Nigeria: Lassa Fever Fatality Rate Rises in Nigeria As Cases Fall
Premium Times
It said the Case Fatality Rate increased to 24.8 per cent, compared to 18.8 per cent recorded during the same period in 2025, indicating worsening outcomes despite fewer… Read more »
South Africa: Anti-Immigrant Protesters Harass People in Durban
GroundUp
Shopkeeper alleges protesters stabbed his brother Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Defends Airstrikes On Border Market, Orders Probe Into Civilian Casualties
Premium Times
The government, however, ordered a full investigation into the reported civilian casualties during the operation. Read more »
Nigeria: Nine Killed in Fresh Attack As Fear Grips Benue Communities
Premium Times
Nine residents were killed in Edikwu Ankpali, Apa LGA, as renewed attacks deepen insecurity in Benue, with residents naming victims and demanding urgent action. Read more »
Africa: All of Africa Today - April 15, 2026
allAfrica
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Kenya: How Kenya Lost Sh3.2bn in Abrupt Fuel Deal Cancellation
Capital FM
Appearing before the Senate Standing Committee on Energy, Managing Director Angeline Maangi disclosed that the firm had moved to secure fuel supplies under an urgent government… Read more »
Nigeria: TIME100 - Dangote, Trump, XI, Others Make 2026 Global Influential List
Premium Times
Mr Dangote, founder of the Dangote Group, is the only Nigerian on the 2026 list and is featured in the "Titans" category. Read more »
Botswana: Nightlife Industry Halts Petition Over Liquor Hours
Botswana Daily News
Nightclub and bar owners, led by Gilbert Seagile, have put on hold their petition against government's proposed 24-hour liquor trading hours. Read more »
Liberia: Prosecution in Tweah U.S.$6.2m Case Faces Setback
Liberian Observer
The prosecution's case against former Finance Minister Samuel D. Tweah Jr. showed signs of strain on Tuesday after a key government witness testified that expenditures outside… Read more »
Uganda: Law Society Rejects Seven-Year Term Proposal, Warns of Constitutional Crisis
Nile Post
The Uganda Law Society has opposed proposals to extend political terms from five to seven years, warning the move could undermine democratic principles and trigger legal and… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Chamisa Claims 'Fake News' As Activists Accuse Him of Selling Out
New Zimbabwe
Former Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa has hit back at what he calls a "propaganda campaign of fake news" after being accused by some opposition activists… Read more »
South Africa: EFF Leader Malema Awaits Sentencing in Firearm Case - South African News Briefs - April 15, 2026
allAfrica
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Africa: Cuban Solidarity With Africa Was 'Never Rhetorical, It Was Practical'
People's Dispatch
Socialist Party of Zambia leader Dr. Fred M'membe shared reflections on a recent solidarity mission to Cuba and Venezuela and the urgent need for people's movements in Africa to… Read more »
Nigeria: No to Exclusion of Opposition Leaders
Vanguard
Nigeria's democratic journey, hard-won after decades of military struggle, currently teeters on the edge of a precipice. The brewing crisis within the African Democratic Congress,… Read more »
Nigeria: PTDF Screens 243 Candidates for Phd Overseas Scholarship
Premium Times
The Deputy Manager of the fund, Daddy Obonin, disclosed this during a press briefing at the Centre for Skills Development and Training in Port Harcourt, on Wednesday. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Doesn't Interfere With APC Administration - Yilwatda
Premium Times
Mr Yildatwa said the absence of conflict between APC governors and the president is evidence that there is no imposition, noting that such interference would have triggered… Read more »
Nigeria: Despite Oil Windfall, South-South States Miss 26% Education Funding Benchmark in 2026 Budgets
Premium Times
The findings stand in stark contrast to the situation in the South-east region, where states with comparatively lower revenues have made stronger commitments to education spending. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Re-Arraigns Malami, Son On Amended Alleged Terrorism Charge
This Day
The federal government on Wednesday re-arrianged former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Mr Abubakar Malami and his son, Abdulaziz Abubakar Malami,… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Is a 'Very Bad President', Says Ex-VP Atiku
Leadership
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has described incumbent President Bola Tinubu as a "very bad president", saying his administration has fallen short of expectations in economic… Read more »
Nigeria: I Have More Support Base in the North Than Kwankwaso, Tambuwal - Atiku
Leadership
Former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar, has said that he commands a stronger political support base in northern Nigeria than other prominent northern politicians, including Senator… Read more »
South Africa: IFP Deepens Historic Zambia Ties As It Welcomes Patriotic Front Delegation [press release]
IFP
The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) has welcomed a high-level delegation from Zambia's opposition Patriotic Front, marking a significant moment in strengthening continental solidarity… Read more »
Rwanda: No Peace Without FDLR Neutralization, Rwandan Envoy Tells UN Security Council
New Times
A Rwandan diplomat has told the United Nations Security Council that there can be no credible path to peace in the Great Lakes region without the neutralisation of the FDLR, a DR… Read more »
