April 07
Liberia: Civil Society Group Demands Expulsion of Guinean Ambassador Over Border Dispute
New Dawn
The Solidarity and Trust for a New Day (STAND) has strongly condemned what it describes as the Liberian government's failure to defend the nation's sovereignty against alleged… Read more »
Africa: All of Africa Today - April 7, 2026
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Nigeria: Nigeria Opposes Macky Sall's Bid for UN Top Job, Gives Reasons
Premium Times
Nigeria clarified that its objection is not directed at Mr Sall personally or at Senegal. Read more »
Namibia: Namibia's New Deputy Ministers' Appointments Raise Budget Concerns
Namibian
Political analysts and parties say the recent appointment of deputy ministers by president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah will cost the government millions as the executive becomes… Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame Warns Against Genocide Denial, Historical Distortion
New Times
President Paul Kagame has warned against the dangers of genocide denial and historical distortion, stressing that the facts of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi are… Read more »
Rwanda: 'Speaking Helps Us Heal' Says Rwandan Survivor On Genocide Anniversary
RFI
Rwanda on Tuesday began its annual commemoration of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsis - a period of remembrance for the victims and reflection on the legacy of the killings. For… Read more »
Uganda: Opposition Unveils Alternative Budget, Warns of 'Illusion' of Economic Growth
Nile Post
The Opposition has released a stark alternative budget for the 2026/27 financial year, warning that the country's apparent economic growth masks deep fiscal strain and a shrinking… Read more »
Ghana: Macroeconomic Stability Came At High Cost - - BoG Governor
Ghanaian Times
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) has said the strong macroeconomic stability achieved last year came at a high cost to the central bank. Read more »
Malawi: Chakwera Spits Fire - 'My Silence Is Not Weakness'
Nyasa Times
Former President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera yesterday delivered a rare, fiery warning, making it clear that his trademark calmness and restraint should never be mistaken for… Read more »
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Ships 17 Petrol Cargoes to African Countries As Global Supply Tightens
This Day
The Dangote refinery, Africa's largest, has increased export of petrol and urea to African countries hit by supply disruptions caused by the Iran war, its owner, Aliko Dangote said… Read more »
Zimbabwe: 'The Foolishness in Attending to Voice Dissent' - Zanu-PF Blames Opposition for Public Hearings Chaos
New Zimbabwe
ZANU PF Treasurer, Patrick Chinamasa, has stopped short of labelling the recently held public hearings on the Constitutional Amendment Bill number 3 a ruling party event, accusing… Read more »
South Africa: Archbishop Makgoba Calls for Ban on Online Gambling - South African News Briefs - April 7, 2026
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Rwanda: What Happened On April 7, 1994 As Genocide Against the Tutsi Began
New Times
On April 7, 1994, years of genocidal ideology, hate speech, and systemic discrimination erupted into the Genocide against the Tutsi, claiming over one million lives in just 100… Read more »
Gambia: Darboe Vows One-Term Presidency, Targets Corruption & Inequality
The Point
United Democratic Party (UDP) leader and Secretary General, Lawyer Ousainou Darboe has renewed his presidential ambition, promising to serve only one five-year term if elected,… Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 Elections - Grand Defections or Grand Deceptions?
Daily Trust
During the heydays of the military regime of General Sani Abacha and his ill-fated self-succession agenda which he intended to achieve through adoption by the five political… Read more »
Nigeria: Plateau Govt Further Relaxes Curfew in Jos North As Calm Gradually Returns
This Day
The Plateau State Government has announced a further relaxation of the curfew imposed on Jos North Local Government Area following the recent unrest in Angwan Rukuba. The… Read more »
Nigeria: Insecurity - Obi, Atiku, Others Must Offer Solutions, Not Just Words - Onyema
Vanguard
ABUJA - Presidential aspirant under the platform of the National Rescue Movement, NRM, Onyemaechi Francis Nnana, Tuesday, has urged Peter Obi, Atiku Abubakar, and others to back… Read more »
Ethiopia: Election Board to Deploy Team to Assess Security Situations Ahead of June Election [opinion]
Reporter
The National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) prepares to deploy team that will assess the security situation in polling station areas. The board convened with political parties,… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Prosecuting 500 Suspected Terrorists in Phase 9 of Mass Trial, Says Fagbemi
This Day
The Federal Government has moved forward with the prosecution of 500 suspected terrorists as part of an intensified effort to tackle insecurity Read more »
Africa: Nigeria's Ready to Lead Africa's AI Pathways for Prosperity - Shettima
This Day
* Says nation must shift from consumer of imported technologies to producer of innovation, scalable solutions Read more »
Nigeria: ADC Condemns El-Rufai's Continuous Detention, Alleges Political Persecution
This Day
The Kaduna State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has condemned the continued detention of former Governor Nasir El-Rufai, alleging that he is being subjected to… Read more »
South Africa: Creecy Outlines Progress in Easing Lebombo Congestion
SAnews.gov.za
Minister of Transport Barbara Creecy says South Africa and Mozambique are entering a "solution phase" in efforts to resolve long-standing congestion challenges at the Lebombo Port… Read more »
Somalia: Somali President Meets Baidoa Mayor to Discuss Security and Development
Shabelle
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud met Tuesday with the mayor of Baidoa to discuss security, public services and development needs in the interim capital of the South West… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa's EFF Urges Unity, Vigilance As Rwanda Remembers Genocide Against the Tutsi
New Times
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has joined Rwandans and the international community in commemorating the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, urging sustained unity to preventing… Read more »
Rwanda: U.S. City of Kentwood Honours Genocide Victims With Official Proclamation
New Times
Rwandans living in the United States have welcomed a proclamation by the City of Kentwood, Michigan, recognising April 7, 2026, as the International Day of Reflection on the… Read more »
