April 08
Nigeria: Atiku, Kwankwaso, Obi Lead Massive Crowd to INEC Office
Daily Trust
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, former governor Peter Obi, led a massive protest to the office of the Independent National Electoral Commission… Read more »
Tanzania: Ikungi MP Advises Tanzania to Construct More Fuel Storage Facilities
Daily News
IKUNGI West Member of Parliament, Elibariki Kingu, has advised the government to construct more fuel storage facilities to help the country manage potential fuel shortages and… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwean Official Salutes Rwanda On Recovery From Genocide
New Times
HARARE: Zimbabwe has expressed admiration for Rwanda's transformation from tragedy to prosperity with the country's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Amon… Read more »
Rwanda: First Lady Hails Ibuka's 30-Year Journey in Preserving Genocide Memory
New Times
First Lady Jeannette Kagame has commended the Genocide survivors' organisation Ibuka for its 30-year journey of resilience and ensuring that the memory of the 1994 Genocide against… Read more »
Uganda: You Must Fight for Africa's Strategic Security - Museveni Tells NRM MPs
Nile Post
President Museveni has called on leaders across the continent to prioritise Africa's strategic security, warning that without unity and technological advancement, the continent… Read more »
Namibia: Genocide Issue Nearly Finalised - Nandi-Ndaitwah
Namibian
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has revealed that Namibia and Germany are nearing the conclusion of the 1904 to 1908 Ovaherero and Nama genocide negotiations. Read more »
Nigeria: Nnamdi Kanu's Appeal in Progress, Ignore Rumours - Lawyer
Leadership
Aloy Ejimakor, counel to the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has said tht his client's appeal against his conviction on terrorism-related… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Gears Up for Paris Energy Forum With $18bn Oil Approvals, Rising Output
Leadership
Key government officials from Nigeria are getting prepared to engage with global stakeholders at the Invest in African Energy Forum (IAEF) scheduled to hold in Paris next month. Read more »
Namibia: Nam Diplomats Accused of 'Double-Dipping' ...As MPs Poke Holes in the Mirt Budget
New Era
Several members of the National Assembly last week probed the budget for international relations and trade regarding how funds are allocated and utilised across Namibia's foreign… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Not On Brink of Collapse, Says Information Minister
Vanguard
ABUJA -- The Federal Government has dismissed claims that Nigeria is on the verge of collapse, insisting that the country remains stable and is making steady progress in addressing… Read more »
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Urges New Envoys to Strengthen Diplomatic, Economic Ties
SAnews.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on newly appointed ambassadors and high commissioners to deepen diplomatic, economic and people-to-people relations between South Africa and… Read more »
South Africa: Former Umkhonto Wesizwe Party Secretary General Joins the IFP
Scrolla
Inkatha Freedom Party leader Velenkosini Hlabisa welcomed Dr Bongani Mncwango to the party at its Durban head office on Wednesday. Jacob Zuma fired Dr Bongani Mncwango as the… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Advisor Urges Partnerships to Boost Women Business Access
Capital FM
Presidential Advisor on Women Rights Harriet Chiggai has called for stronger partnerships to make women-owned businesses more bankable and unlock their growth potential. Read more »
Kenya: KRA Leadership Changes As Wattanga Exits, Nyawanda Takes Over in Acting Role
Capital FM
The Kenya Revenue Authority has announced a leadership change following the decision not to renew the contract of Commissioner General Humphrey Wattanga. Read more »
Kenya: Wetang'ula Leads MPs in Honouring Late Ol Kalou MP Kiaraho At Memorial Service
Capital FM
Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Wetang'ula joined thousands of mourners who gathered at the proposed Nyandarua University grounds in Nyandarua County for a memorial service… Read more »
Kenya: High Court Bars Arrest of Governors Over Parliamentary Actions
Capital FM
The High Court of Kenya sitting in Kiambu has barred police from summoning or arresting governors, over actions linked to directives issued by Parliament. Read more »
Zimbabwe: GMB Pays Out Millions to Farmers Amid Push for Food Security
263Chat
The Grain Marketing Board (GMB) says it has paid more than US$32 million to farmers as part of efforts to support agricultural production and strengthen food security. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya, Malaysia Strengthen Security Ties in High-Level Meeting
Capital FM
Kenya and Malaysia are set to deepen cooperation in policing and security following a high-level meeting between Malaysian High Commissioner Ruzaimi Mohamad and Inspector General… Read more »
Kenya: President Says Mt Kenya Friendship 'Built Over Years,' Not Shaken By Politics
Capital FM
President William Ruto has hit back at political rivals in the Mt Kenya region, warning them not to exploit disagreements to weaken his long-established support in the vote-rich… Read more »
Mozambique: Over 6,300 Rwandan Troops in Northern Mozambique
AIM
The Rwandan government has revealed that it has over 6,300 troops deployed in Northern Mozambique to support the fight against Islamist terrorists. Read more »
Uganda: Ugandan President Museveni to Be Sworn On May 12
Capital FM
President Yoweri Museveni will take the oath of office on 12th May 2026 at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds, Kampala. Read more »
Uganda: Gomba Farmers Urge Govt to Subsidise Guatemala Grass Seeds to Boost Milk Production, Prevent Livestock Deaths
Nile Post
Cattle farmers in Gomba District have called on the government to subsidize Guatemala grass seeds, saying the high-nutrition fodder could help reduce livestock deaths during dry… Read more »
Tunisia: Tunisian Youth See Their Country As Moving in the Wrong Direction, but Express Optimism About the Future
Afrobarometer
Unemployment ranks as the top issue that youth want their government to address. Read more »
South Africa: South Africa's 'Other' Problem [blog]
CFR
South Africa cannot hope to confront its xenophobia problem until it owns it. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Reaffirms Neutrality in Middle East Conflict After Iran Criticism
Capital FM
The government has reaffirmed its neutral stance on the escalating Middle East conflict, pushing back against criticism from the Iranian government. Read more »
