April 15
Uganda: MPs Question Army Attire At MPs-Elect Training in Kyankwanzi
Independent (Kampala)
MPs have queried the use of military-style attire by Members-elect at a retreat in Kyankwanzi District. Read more »
Uganda: Government Bans 500 Pornography Sites
Independent (Kampala)
The government's Pornograpy Control Committee has raised concern over the increasing exposure of children to online sexual exploitation and harmful digital content. Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Puts MPs Through Firearms Drill, Sounds
Nile Post
President Museveni has led Members of Parliament through a firearms training exercise at the National Leadership Institute Kyankwanzi, using the session to emphasise national… Read more »
Nigeria: Jonathan's 'Inexperience' Led to His Struggles in Office - Atiku
Leadership
Former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar, has attributed leadership failures in Nigeria to inexperience, citing former President Goodluck Jonathan as an example of how a lack of… Read more »
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Undertakes Working Visit to Spain
SAnews.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa undertook a Working Visit to the Kingdom of Spain on Wednesday night. Read more »
Nigeria: Oyo Govt Confirms Lassa Fever Case, Activates Emergency Response
Premium Times
The commissioner said the Incident Management System (IMS) for Lassa Fever had been initiated to coordinate all response activities. Read more »
Nigeria: Group Warns of National Emergency As Insecurity, Hardship Deepen in Nigeria
Premium Times
CHRICED said rising violence, unemployment, inflation and shrinking civic space are eroding the country's foundations, urging government and institutions to act decisively to avert… Read more »
Nigeria: Why Our Officials Were Present At ADC Convention - British High Commission
Premium Times
Although diplomatic missions often maintain contact with multiple political stakeholders, including opposition politicians, it is not common for foreign envoys to attend partisan… Read more »
Nigeria: I Was Only a Rubber Stamp, Diezani Tells London Court, Says She Had No Control Over Oil Contracts
This Day
The trial of former Nigerian Petroleum Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke, continued on Day 18 at the Southwark Crown Court, where she mounted an extensive defence of her tenure,… Read more »
Nigeria: We Will Not Abandon You, Shettima Assures Families of Fallen Heroes
This Day
Vice President Kashim Shettima assured families of military and police officers killed during a recent attack in Shanga Local Government Area of Kebbi State of federal government's… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Secures Rwf370bn Funding to Support Economic Growth
New Times
Rwanda has secured a €213 million (approximately Rwf367 billion) blended finance deal backed by multiple international financial institutions, the Ministry of Finance and… Read more »
Somalia: Somaliland President Calls Tree Planting National Duty
Horn Diplomat
Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro on Wednesday called for a unified national effort to protect the environment and expand tree planting, warning that climate… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Records Progress Under Vision 2040 Amid Ongoing Structural Challenges
Nile Post
Uganda has registered notable progress in key development sectors under Vision 2040, even as challenges in human capital development, mineral exploitation, and regional balance… Read more »
Namibia: Govt Shelters 350 GBV, Trafficking Survivors
Namibian
The Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare has sheltered 347 survivors of gender-based violence, child abuse and trafficking in the past year. Read more »
Nigeria: National Assembly, Executive Move to Fix Budget-Planning Gaps, Pledge Stronger Coordination
Premium Times
Lawmakers and top government officials say improved coordination is key to achieving sustainable economic growth. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Food Inflation Drops to 14.31%
Premium Times
Food price growth slowed compared to last year, but continued monthly increases show households are still under pressure. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Inflation Rises to 15.38% in March
Premium Times
Although inflation remains far below last year's level, a sharp monthly increase suggests price pressures are still building. Read more »
South Africa: Roelf Meyer Appointed U.S. Ambassador
SAnews.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Roelf Meyer as South Africa's Ambassador to the United States, describing him as a seasoned and capable envoy suited to strengthening… Read more »
South Africa: Seitlholo Raises Concern Over Delays in Meyerton Wastewater Project
SAnews.gov.za
Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation, Sello Seitlholo, has raised concerns over delays in the completion of the R220 million upgrade of the Meyerton Wastewater Treatment Works… Read more »
South Africa: President Drives Red Tape Cuts and Local Business Support to Unlock Township Economies
SAnews.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for sweeping reforms to cut red tape and support small businesses, warning that bureaucratic delays at municipal level are driving away… Read more »
South Africa: Failing Municipalities Are Choking Local Economic Growth, Says President
SAnews.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for urgent reforms to unlock local economies, warning that poor governance at municipal level is undermining service delivery and stifling… Read more »
Namibia: Local Authorities Officials Must Be Held Accountable Without Intimidation - Matyayi
Namibian
Association for Local Authorities in Namibia (Nalao) president Moses Matyayi has called for local authority officials to be held accountable in a fair and transparent manner, free… Read more »
Nigeria: 3rd Term Imposition Will Backfire in Zango/Jaba Federal Constituency, Group Warns
Leadership
A political pressure group, the Zango-Kataf/Jaba Coalition for All Progressives Accountability, has warned the All Progressives Congress (APC) against alleged moves to impose the… Read more »
Nigeria: Ezekwesili Urges Nigerians to Take Charge of Governance Reform
Leadership
Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, on Wednesday criticised Nigeria's political leadership, calling on citizens to take greater responsibility for improving governance… Read more »
Liberia: Teargas Cannot Silence a Generation [editorial]
FrontPageAfrica
WHAT UNFOLDED ON the streets of Monrovia Tuesday should trouble every Liberian who still believes in the promise of democracy. Students--unarmed, organized, and exercising their… Read more »
