April 13
Nigeria: ADC Crisis - What Lawyers Say About INEC's Decision On David Mark, Nafiu Bala Factions
Premium Times
Citing a Court of Appeal ruling, INEC recently withdrew recognition for groups laying claim to the leadership of the opposition ADC. Read more »
Uganda: Tumwebaze Breaks Silence On Weight Loss
Nile Post
The Minister for Agriculture, Frank Tumwebaze, has dismissed concerns about his visibly slimmer appearance, saying his weight loss is deliberate and aimed at improving his health. Read more »
Nigeria: El-Rufai Arrives Court in Kaduna As Trial Resumes
Vanguard
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, on Monday appeared before the Kaduna State High Court as his trial, filed by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Charamba Says Constitution Amendments 'Routine', Dismisses Claims of Overhaul
263Chat
Presidential spokesperson George Charamba has dismissed claims that the country is undergoing sweeping constitutional changes insisting the current process is a routine amendment… Read more »
South Africa: DA Succeeds in Overturning Defamatory 'Cape Independent' Blog On Stellenbosch Municipality [press release]
DA
Two weeks ago, the DA initiated legal process over a defamatory and untrue article published by an online blog called the "The Cape Independent" because it offered the DA no… Read more »
Kenya: Beyond Ethnic Arithmetic: Why Kenya Must Vote On Ideas, Not Identity [opinion]
Capital FM
Socrates, who lived and died in the birthplace of democracy--Athens--was deeply sceptical of it. He argued that democracy is, at best, a gamble that elevates popular figures, and… Read more »
South Africa: Register to Vote Using Online Platforms Now
SAnews.gov.za
South Africans do not have to wait for the upcoming voter registration weekend to confirm their status on the voters' roll ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections. Read more »
Africa: Africa and the Middle East Crisis - Better Prepared, but Not Insulated [analysis]
ISS
The timing couldn't be worse for a continent just beginning to recover from two recent global shocks. Read more »
Liberia: Mixed Reactions Trail House Review of Rep. Kolubah's Expulsion Complaint Over Guinea-Liberia Border Remarks
FrontPageAfrica
As the House of Representatives proceeds with a review of an expulsion complaint against Montserrado County District 10 Representative Yekeh Y. Kolubah, the country's politics has… Read more »
Somalia: South West Somalia Interim Leader Holds Security Meeting in Baidoa
Shabelle
Jibril Abdirashid Haji Abdi, the interim leader of the South West State of Somalia, convened senior security officials on Sunday to review the security situation across the… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Unveils Nationwide Fish Farming Project to Boost Incomes
Nile Post
President Museveni has announced plans to roll out a large-scale, nationwide fish farming project aimed at unlocking the economic potential of Uganda's wetlands and boosting… Read more »
Liberia: Boakai's New Banknote Proposal Faces Legislative Scrutiny
Liberian Observer
A major monetary policy proposal by Joseph Nyuma Boakai to print additional Liberian dollar banknotes between 2026 and 2030 is now under intense legislative review, as policymakers… Read more »
South Africa: South Africans Got a Pay Rise but Still Cannot Afford Food
Scrolla
South Africa's minimum wage rose to R5,320 a month in March 2026. After transport and electricity, workers have R2,378 left. A family of four needs R3,667 for basic food each… Read more »
Malawi: Malawians Hold Nuanced Views On Open Trade, Support Greater African Say in Global Forums
Afrobarometer
Few citizens are familiar with the AfCFTA. Read more »
Southern Africa: SADC Panel of Elders and Mediation Reference Group Hold Joint Statutory Meeting, Pledging to Strength Regional Conflict Prevention and Mediation [document]
SADC
The Panel of Elders and Mediation Reference Group (MRG) of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) held their joint statutory meeting on 11 April 2026 in Johannesburg,… Read more »
Nigeria: Mixed Reactions As Govt Cuts Duties On Pharmaceutical Products, Rice, Cars, Others
Vanguard
Mixed reactions yesterday trailed the Federal Government's approval of the new 2026 fiscal policy which reduced import tariffs on drugs and pharmaceutical products, cars and rice,… Read more »
Nigeria: Amid Erratic Power Supply, Adelabu Says He Has Delivered On Two-Week Pledge
This Day
Electricity generation has improved in the last two weeks, from March 28 to April 10, 2026, underscoring the federal government's commitment to delivering on its promises to… Read more »
Rwanda: The Ben and Bruce Melodie Honour Genocide Victims, Vow to Fight Denial
New Times
Musicians Bruce Melodie and The Ben on Sunday, April 12, visited the Kigali Genocide Memorial in Gisozi, where they paid tribute to the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the… Read more »
Nigeria: Convention - ADC Didn't Apply to Use Eagle Square, Velodrome - Wike
Vanguard
Federal Capital Territory FCT minister, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed allegations by the African Democratic Congress ADC that it was blocked from accessing Eagle Square. Read more »
Ghana: Ghana Gas Denies Wrongdoing in Procurement and Insurance Contracts
Ghanaian Times
The Ghana National Gas Company has denied allegations of wrongdoing in its recent procurement and insurance contract renewals. Read more »
Liberia: Lawmakers Move to Ratify Key Maritime Protocols
Liberian Observer
The House of Representatives is set to deliberate on and ratify a suite of critical maritime legal instruments aimed at aligning the country's shipping laws with evolving… Read more »
Africa: The Preliminary Statement - the African Union Election Observation Mission to the Republic of Djibouti 10 April 2026 Presidential Election
African Union
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Kenya: Eastleigh Traders Face Penalties As KRA Enforces Etims Compliance
Capital FM
Businesses in Eastleigh are under renewed pressure to adopt the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Electronic Tax Invoice Management System (eTIMS), as authorities tighten enforcement… Read more »
Nigeria: 'If He Denies, Integrity Is in Question' - - Adebayo On Amupitan's Alleged X Account
Vanguard
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Adewole Adebayo, has raised concerns over the integrity of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral… Read more »
Tanzania: Digital System to Boost Procurement Transparency
Daily News
THE Public Procurement Appeals Authority (PPAA) has said a new digital module under the NeST system will significantly enhance accountability, transparency and efficiency in the… Read more »
