April 04
Nigeria: Your Days Are Numbered, Military Tells Notorious Bandit Leader, Bello Turji
This Day
The High Command of the Nigerian military yesterday told the notorious bandit leader, Bello Turji, to prepare to meet his maker, as his days are already numbered. Read more »
Nigeria: Chatham House Group Commends INEC for Upholding Democratic Integrity, Urges Restraint Over Recall Bid
Vanguard
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has received commendation from the Chatham House Group, a sociopolitical think-tank of young professionals from Kogi State, for… Read more »
Namibia: Itula Ditches Official Opposition Tag
New Era
Independent Patriots for Change chief patriot Panduleni Itula yesterday threw the official opposition tag out of the window, declaring it unconstitutional. Read more »
Namibia: Over 800 Namibians At Two Oceans Marathon
New Era
AN impressive 839 Namibian runners will be participating in the annual Two Oceans Ultra and Half-Marathon, taking place in Cape Town, South Africa this weekend. Read more »
Liberia: My Greatest Inspiration Is Detractors
New Dawn
Margibi County Superintendent, Attorney Victoria Wolobah Duncan, says one of the greatest inspirations of her leadership are detractors. Read more »
Liberia: USAID Chief of Party, Lien Bach Bids Farewell to Liberia
Liberian Investigator
Internews Media Activity Partners, comprising six (6) media development organizations, recently honored Madam Lien Bach, Chief of Party of the United States Agency for… Read more »
Africa: Africa, China Urged to Engage in Mutual Dialogue & Exchange Knowledge to Advance Modernization
ENA
Africa and China should engage in mutual dialogue, exchange knowledge and share best practices to advance their modernization trajectories, chief executive officer of the Africa… Read more »
South Africa: Call for African Rainbow Minerals to Stop Selling Coal to Israel
GroundUp
Two ships carrying South African coal are due to arrive in Israel Read more »
Nigeria: Anambra Records 102,643 Child Deliveries, 343 C-Sections in 18 Months, Says Official
Vanguard
The Anambra Government said it recorded 102,643 deliveries and 343 Cesarean Sections (CS) in 18 months since the introduction of its free antenatal care and delivery policy. Read more »
Nigeria: Supreme Court Sacks Abure As Labour Party National Chair
Vanguard
The Supreme Court has set aside the judgment of the Court of Appeal in Abuja recognising Julius Abure as the National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP). Read more »
Uganda: Ugandan Broadcasters Demand Justice for Attacked Journalists, Compensation for Equipment
Nile Post
The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) has pledged to pursue justice for journalists who were assaulted during last month's Kawempe North by-election. Read more »
Uganda: Magoro Residents Petition Vice President Over Disputed Angisa Land
Nile Post
Residents of Magoro Sub-county in Katakwi District have petitioned Vice President Rtd. Maj. Jessica Alupo over the contested Angisa land, which the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA)… Read more »
Uganda: Ministry of Education Presents Budget, Arts Teachers Left Behind
Nile Post
The Ministry of Education and Sports, in partnership with the Ministry of Finance, has presented a proposed budget of Shs 843.99 billion for the 2025/2026 financial year to the… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Passengers Hail Move to Introduce Breathalysers At Roadblocks
The Herald
The Government's decision to procure breathalysers for use at roadblocks has been welcomed as a vital step towards reducing road carnage caused by drunk and reckless drivers. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mother Charged With Trafficking After Advertising Newborn On Facebook, Giving Baby Away
New Zimbabwe
A mother who gave away her newborn baby to another woman is in trouble following her arrest on allegations of contravening the Trafficking in Persons Act. Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia, EU Forge Over 240 Mln Grant Agreement
Ethiopian Herald
In a landmark move to deepen ties and foster sustainable development, Ethiopia and the European Union (EU) have signed a substantial 240 Euros million grant agreement under the… Read more »
Nigeria: Dearth of Engineering Talents in Nigeria's Oil and Gas Industry
Premium Times
One of the primary causes of the shortage is the continuous migration of skilled engineers to developed countries in search of better opportunities. Read more »
Ethiopia: Nation's Draft Trade Policy Signals Readiness for WTO Membership
Ethiopian Herald
Ethiopia's new draft trade policy demonstrates the country's preparedness to join the World Trade Organization (WTO) in the near future, according to the Ministry of Trade and… Read more »
Ethiopia: Reassessing Al-Shabaab's Influence: How Exaggerated Threats Hinder Somalia's Progress [opinion]
Addis Standard
Addis Abeba -This article is a rebuttal to the recent op-ed published in Addis Standard, titled "Beyond Denial: Why downplaying Al-Shabaab's growing influence in Somalia is… Read more »
Kenya: Amnesty Welcomes Kenya Court Ruling Allowing $2.4b Lawsuit Against Meta for Fueling Violence, Killings Amid War in Tigray
Addis Standard
Addis Abeba- Amnesty International has welcomed a ruling by the High Court of Kenya that determined it has jurisdiction to hear a case against Meta, the parent company of Facebook,… Read more »
Malawi: MEC CEO Participates in Multi-Stakeholders Dialogue On Political Party Financing - Malawi Electoral Commission
MEC Malawi
The Chief Elections Officer of the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC), Mr. Andrew Mpesi, participated in a Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue on Political Party Financing, organized by… Read more »
Burkina Faso/Nigeria: U-17 Afcon - Burkina Faso Make History With Quarterfinals, World Cup Qualification
Premium Times
Their hard-fought 2-1 victory over Egypt on Thursday night confirmed their status as one of the tournament's most formidable sides. Read more »
Nigeria: No Going Back On Moves to Recall Akpoti-Uduaghan - Petitioners
Premium Times
The constituents said they would liaise with INEC within the full ambits of the constitution and regulations to demand for transparency in the handling of their petition. Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 - Oborevwori 'Ll Be Only Guber Candidate in Delta - Speaker
Vanguard
SPEAKER of the Delta State House of Assembly, Mr Emomotimi Guwor, has said that Governor Sheriff Oborevwori would be the only governorship candidate in the state in the 2027… Read more »
Nigeria: Court Stops Police, SSS From Inviting, Arresting, Detaining Rivers Cos, Ehie
Vanguard
A Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt yesterday restrained the Inspector-General of Police and Director-General, State Security Service, SSS, their men, privies, and… Read more »
