April 06
Africa: All of Africa Today - April 6, 2026
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South Africa: Manhunt Launched After Eight Escape Eastern Cape Cells - South African News Briefs - April 6, 2026
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Sudan: Sudan Marks April 6 Anniversary With Renewed Calls to End War and Restore Civilian Rule
Dabanga
Sudanese political parties and civil forces have marked the seventh anniversary of the April 6 sit-in outside the General Command in Khartoum with renewed calls for an immediate… Read more »
Sierra Leone: Sierra Leone Passed a Law to Put Women in Power. Now Comes the Hard Part
Liberian Observer
When Aminata Sesay decided to run for the Port Loko District seat in 2023, she knew it would be tough. She did not expect to be shot at. Read more »
Cameroon: Parliament Approves Return of Vice-President in Cameroon
allAfrica
President Paul Biya is set to get a vice-president for the first time in his four-decade rule following controversial constitutional changes backed by parliament. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda's Food Security Rises As Hunger Declines
New Times
The country has set ambitious goals that include increasing agricultural productivity per hectare by 13 times by 2050. Read more »
Nigeria: INEC Suspends Voter Revalidation Exercise
This Day
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has directed all the Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) to step down all publicity and arrangements for the Voter… Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 - Abiriba People Declare Support for Otti [press release]
Premium Times
"Abiriba people are 100% behind you. We are mobilising in all aspects - voters' registration in Abiriba, Aba, Umuahia, Port Harcourt and Enugu, online party membership registration… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia President Attends Rally Backing One-Person-One-Vote Elections in Southwest
Shabelle
Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Monday joined a large gathering in Baidoa where women from the country's Southwest region voiced support for plans to introduce one-person-one-vote… Read more »
Nigeria: Federal Govt College Kano Alumni Appeal to Tinubu Over Land Concession
Vanguard
The Federal Government College Kano Old Students Association (FGCKOSA) has issued an urgent appeal to President Bola Tinubu to immediately halt the concession of approximately 30… Read more »
Nigeria: 'Enough of Hollow Rhetoric' - Atiku Slams Tinubu Over Insecurity
Vanguard
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has criticised President Bola Tinubu over renewed attacks in parts of the country, urging him to fulfill his earlier promise that such… Read more »
Nigeria: ADC Youth Give INEC 72-Hour Ultimatum, Threaten Nationwide Protest Over Leadership Dispute
Premium Times
"INEC has no constitutional authority to interpret court orders. That duty belongs strictly to the courts." Read more »
Tunisia: President Says Achieving Investment Contingent On Stable Social State
Tunis Afrique Presse
President Kais Saied stressed on Monday that achieving investment remains contingent on the availability of a stable social state governed by justice and where rights are… Read more »
Uganda: Bunyoro Prime Minister Urges Crackdown On Reckless Road Use After Kikuube Fatal Crash
Nile Post
The Prime Minister of the Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom, Andrew Byakutaga Ateenyi, has called on government and security agencies to take firm action against errant road users following a… Read more »
Uganda: Obongi MP-Elect Fungaroo Calls for Opposition Unity, Optimism Ahead of 12th Parliament
Nile Post
Obongi County Member of Parliament-elect, Hassan Kaps Fungaroo of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC), has urged citizens to remain hopeful about the performance of the incoming… Read more »
Liberia: U.S.$10k Lifeline - Radio Kokoyah Set for Comeback After Prolonged Shutdown
Liberian Investigator
GBARNGA, Bong County - Radio Kokoyah in Bong County is on the path to revival following a US$10,000 donation of modern broadcasting equipment from Bong County Electoral District… Read more »
Nigeria: Factional NNPP Chair, Major, Says Kwankwaso Will Cause Rift in ADC
Leadership
A factional National Chairman of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Dr. Agbo Major, has said the African Democratic Congress (ADC) risks internal crisis following the defection… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Revenue Summit Urges E-Invoicing to Cut Leakages, Enhance Efficiency
Leadership
Stakeholders from government, regulators, and the private sector converged in Abuja for the conclusion of Interswitch's Nigeria Revenue Summit, urging the adoption of scalable… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Concludes UNHRC Vice-Presidency With Robust Diplomatic Engagement - Foreign Ministry
ENA
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed that Ethiopia has concluded its tenure as Vice-President of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), described it as a period of… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Re-Election Key to Mt Kenya's 2032 Presidency Push - Kindiki
Capital FM
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has urged Mt. Kenya residents to support President Ruto's re-election next year to be in a stronger position for a successful presidential bid in… Read more »
Nigeria: HURIWA Petitions U.S. Against Wike, Raises Fresh Concerns Over Democracy
Leadership
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has petitioned the United States government, calling for sanctions against the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory,… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Reaffirms Insurance Sector Reforms, Strengthens Regulatory Oversight
Leadership
The federal government has restated its resolve to deepen reforms in Nigeria's insurance industry, with a focus on strengthening regulatory oversight, expanding financial inclusion… Read more »
Nigeria: Fresh Killings - Suspend Rhetoric, Get to Work, Atiku Tells Tinubu
Daily Trust
Following the spate of recent attacks in some parts of the country, Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to brace up to the challenges of… Read more »
Uganda: NRM MPs-Elect Begin Accreditation Ahead of Kyankwanzi Retreat
Independent (Kampala)
Newly elected legislators from the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) have started arriving at Kololo Independence Grounds for accreditation ahead of a retreat scheduled to… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia, India Expand Cooperation Across Strategic Sectors
ENA
India and Ethiopia are exploring broader areas of collaboration across a wide range of sectors, according to Indian Ambassador to Ethiopia. Read more »
