April 21
Somalia: Foreign Minister Leads Solidarity Event in Support of National Armed Forces Fighting Al-Shabaab
Radio Dalsan
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, H.E. Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, led a high-level event on Sunday at the Ministry's headquarters in Mogadishu to demonstrate… Read more »
Sudan: Khartoum State Wali Calls On International Organizations to Inform Public of Militia Crimes Against Citizens
SNA
The Wali (governor) of Khartoum State, Ahmed Osman Hamza, has called on international organizations to fulfill their mandate and objectives by informing the world public of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Ex-Lawmaker Accuses Chinese Firm of Land Grabbing
Premium Times
Sani Zorro, a former member of the House of Representatives, has urged Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State to investigate a Chinese firm's alleged land grabbing. Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopian Airlines Announces Temporary Suspension of Flights to Enugu Airport in Nigeria
ENA
Ethiopian Airline announced today that its operations to Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, are suspended until 06 May, 2025 due to runway rehabilitation work being carried… Read more »
Ethiopia: Foreign Investors Invited to Engage in Ethiopia's Healthcare, Medical Tourism Sector
ENA
Ambassador Feseha Shawel has Invited foreign investors to Engage in Ethiopia's Healthcare and Medical Tourism Sector. Read more »
Ethiopia: Prime Minister Abiy Extends Condolences Over Death of Pope Francis
ENA
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has extended his condolences on the passing of Pope Francis. Read more »
Nigeria/Egypt: U20 Afcon - Flying Eagles Arrive in Cairo, to Play Young Pharaohs in Friendly On Tuesday [press release]
Premium Times
A delegation of 24 players and nine officials led by Head Coach Aliyu Zubairu touched down at the Cairo International Airport aboard an Egypt Air flight on Sunday evening Read more »
Africa: Afreximbank Posts $973.5 Million Profit
Independent (Kampala)
The lender also continued to expand its continental footprint, with Libya and Somalia joining its list of African member states, bringing the total to 54 Read more »
Malawi: $80 Million Justice Boost - Malawi, China Seal Landmark Deal for State-of-the-Art Judicial Complex
Nyasa Times
In a monumental step towards strengthening Malawi's justice system, the governments of Malawi and China have signed an $80 million Implementation Agreement for the construction of… Read more »
Nigeria: NASS Extends Holiday Amid Rising Security Concerns, Other Challenges
Premium Times
"This extension allows Distinguished Senators and Honourable Members to participate in the Workers' Day ceremony and attend to other engagements in their constituencies." Read more »
Africa: Gold Prices Rise As Investors Bet On Bullion Amid Trade Volatility
Daba Finance
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West Africa: Fitch Revises West African Development Bank's Outlook to Stable
Daba Finance
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West Africa: Waemu Unemployment Falls to 11.6 Percent As Urban Job Market Strengthens
Daba Finance
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Cote d'Ivoire: Palm Cote d'Ivoire Full-Year Revenue, Net Income Dip
Daba Finance
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West Africa: BRVM-Listed Sonatel Sees Double-Digit First-Quarter Revenue Growth
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Central Africa: How Belgian Colonialism Caused Deadly Conflict in the Great Lakes Region
New Times
The process of decolonialising life and thinking in Europe must start with education. The ever-present legacy of Belgian colonialism is a good place to start. In the opinion of… Read more »
Kenya: Leads United and Mali Mali Ladies Crowned Bingwafest National Champions in Kisumu
Capital FM
Leads United and Mali Mali Ladies are the BingwaFest national football champions following their respective triumphs in the finals held on Sunday, April 20th, at the Jomo Kenyatta… Read more »
Nigeria: Jerry Eze, Falz, Adichie, Bovi, Funke Akindele to Feature At #withchude Live Concert
Premium Times
Media entrepreneur and storyteller Chude Jideonwo has announced the debut of #WithChude Live, a "vision talk concert" set to take place on 27 April at the Palms Mall, Oniru, Lagos. Read more »
Kenya: Ambani Blames Crippling Injuries for Leopards' Fading Title Run
Capital FM
AFC Leopards head coach Fred Ambani has blamed an injury pandemic for his team's winless run in the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Premier League. Read more »
Namibia: PDM Condemns Housing, Rural, Urban Budget Allocation
Namibian
Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) president McHenry Venaani says the government's piecemeal approach to housing and rural and urban development is concerning. Read more »
Liberia: Two Die in Grand Kru Following Champions League Matches
FrontPageAfrica
Two residents of Grand Kru County have died in separate incidents linked to UEFA Champions League matches. Read more »
Nigeria: Over ₦10m Raised in 4 Days to Relocate Boy Who Faced Peter Obi's Convoy - - Lawyer
Vanguard
Human rights lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, has revealed that over N10 million has been raised in just four days for Quadri Alabi, alleging that the police falsely claimed Alabi was 18… Read more »
Kenya: Sharon Lokedi Eyes Podium in Tough Boston Marathon Field
Capital FM
USA-based Kenyan marathoner Sharon Lokedi is eyeing another podium finish and a possible victory, as she lines up against what she terms as a quality field at Monday evening's… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Borrowing Should Focus On Infrastructure, Improving Ease of Doing Business - ICAN
Vanguard
President, Chartered Institute of Accountants of Nigeria, ICAN, Chief Davidson Alaribe, has said that government borrowing should be focused on developing infrastructure and… Read more »
Liberia: Liberian Father Pleads for Government Action to Rescue Son Trapped in War-Torn Ukraine
FrontPageAfrica
A Liberian father residing in the United States is pleading with the Government of Liberia and international partners to take swift diplomatic action to rescue his son, who remains… Read more »
