April 27
South Africa: Never Has a Wise Vote Been More Important to the Future of South Africa [analysis]
Daily Maverick
After thirty years of democracy, the heroes of freedom have been replaced by the hyenas of stealing Read more »
Uganda: Besigye's FDC Refutes Rumors of New Party, Resumes Consultations
Nile Post
Silence Broken, Speculation Addressed Read more »
Uganda: Uganda's 1.1 Trillion Shilling Supplementary Budget Raises Eyebrows
Nile Post
The Ugandan government's latest supplementary budget request of 1.1 trillion shillings (approximately $318 million) has sparked controversy among Members of Parliament (MPs) who… Read more »
Togo: Togo's Battle for Democracy Amid Constitutional Controversy
DW
Amid tensions and accusations of a constitutional coup, Togo heads to the polls next week. The African nation stands at a crossroads of democracy and dissent. Read more »
Ethiopia: Following Cholera Outbreak in Bati District, Amhara Health Authorities Take Action to Contain the Spread of the Disease
Addis Standard
Amid reports of a cholera outbreak in the Bati district within the Oromia special zone of the Amhara region, health authorities are swiftly responding to contain the spread of the… Read more »
South Africa: 30 Years On, South Africa's Dream of Unity Lies Shattered
DW
Thirty years after the end of apartheid, South Africa is looking back on a democratic but deeply divided society. Political divisions have fueled a growing disappointment with… Read more »
Kenya: City Hall Waives Building Renovations Fees in Response to Floods
Capital FM
The Nairobi County Government has waived statutory fees for renovations and repair of buildings due flood related destruction as a move to augment flood response. Read more »
Nigeria: Battle of Akeredolu's Deputies As Aiyedatiwa, Ajayi Pick APC, PDP Tickets
Daily Trust
If the feelers in Ondo among political parties and observers are anything to go by, the state's governorship election fixed for November 16 is set to be a two-horse race between… Read more »
April 26
Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso Suspends VOA, BBC/Africa Broadcasts
VOA
Burkina Faso has temporarily suspended the programs of Voice of America and BBC/Africa following the broadcast of news stories about a Human Rights Watch report accusing the… Read more »
Liberia: President Boakai Suspends the Board of Commissioners of the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (Lta)
Liberian Observer
The President of the Republic, H. E Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has suspended, with immediate effect, Madam Edwina C. Zackpah, Mr. Israel Akinsanya, Mr. Zotawon D. Titus, Mr. James… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa's Constitution Was Set Up As the Bedrock of Its Democracy - It's Been Challenged Over Last 30 Years, but Has Held Firm [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
There was a moment during the state capture years of South African president Jacob Zuma's term in office (2009 to 2018) when the veil finally slipped. There had been quiet… Read more »
Mauritius: Prime Minister Jugnauth Inaugurates Bel Air Rivière Sèche Mediclinic
Government of Mauritius
The Bel Air Rivière Sèche Mediclinic, constructed to the tune of some Rs 90 million, with the aim of providing various health care services to the inhabitants of the… Read more »
South Africa: As SA Marks 30 Years of Democracy, It Must Prioritise Safety of Its Children - Its Greatest Resource, Unicef Urges
Daily Maverick
The United Nations Children's Fund South Africa has called for the country's children to be put at the centre of the developmental agenda. Read more »
Botswana: Basotho Reject Government Restrictions On Information, Support Media's Watchdog Role
Afrobarometer
Most citizens favour public access to government budgets and contracts. Read more »
Kenya: Mt Kenya Governors Reignite One Man, One Vote Campaign
Capital FM
Mount Kenya Governors have re-ignited the one man, one vote campaign as the Commission on Revenue Allocation (CRA starts gathering opinions on a new sharing formula. Read more »
Ghana: IGP Urges Ghanaians to Exhibit Maturity, Patriotism Ahead of 2024 Polls
Ghanaian Times
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr George Akuffo Dampare, has admonished Ghanaians to exhibit high sense of maturity, patriotism and love for humanity as the 2024 election… Read more »
Zimbabwe: VP Chiwenga Meets Iranian President
The Herald
Zimbabwe and Iran are seeking to expedite the implementation of the economic cooperation signed last year amid rising interest from the Middle East economic powerhouse to invest in… Read more »
Kenya: Blood Is On Your Hands, MPs Blame Govt, CoG for Medics' Strike
Capital FM
Lawmakers have blamed the two levels of government for escalating the ongoing strike by health workers that entered its 45th day insisting they will bear the cross for the lives of… Read more »
South Africa: DA Announces Ground-Breaking New Economic Policy to Rescue South Africans From Unemployment [press release]
DA
Unemployment is the single greatest crisis facing South Africa. Read more »
Liberia: How Nya Twayen Broke the Jinx of 'Godfatherism' in Nimba Politics
FrontPageAfrica
The word 'godfather' has different meanings to different people. In Liberian politics, a godfather is a 'big boss' that maintains political control of a territory by ensuring that… Read more »
South Africa: Can South Africa Afford a Basic Income Grant? or Can We Afford Not To?
GroundUp
GroundUp and Black Sash hosted a debate on the feasibility of the Basic Income Grant (BIG) on Thursday Read more »
Zimbabwe: Heads Will Roll - Vice President Chiwenga in Stern Warning to Gold Smugglers, Illegal Forex Traders
New Zimbabwe
Vice President Constantino Chiwenga has issued a stern warning to gold dealers and black market forex traders adding that strict measures will be put in place to curb leakages and… Read more »
Nigeria: Ex-Nigerian Senator, Ayogu Eze, Is Dead
Premium Times
The former senator died Thursday morning in an undisclosed hospital in Abuja after a protracted illness. Read more »
Nigeria: We Will Continue to Take Difficult Decisions for Nigeria Despite Short-Term Pain - Tinubu
This Day
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, yesterday, said his government would continue to take difficult decisions for the Nigerian people, despite the short-term pains that often come with… Read more »
April 25
South Africa: South Africa's Youth Are a Generation Lost Under Democracy - Study [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
South African president Cyril Ramaphosa recently painted a rosy picture in which the country's youth - "democracy's children" - had enormous opportunities for advancement, all… Read more »