March 31
Uganda: Kampala Floods - Road Construction Under Scrutiny
Nile Post
Heavy floods hit Kampala on Wednesday, leaving a trail of destruction and disruption across the city. Read more »
Zimbabwe: March 31 Protests - Wicknell Chivayo Shields Mnangagwa From Militant War Veteran Blessed 'Bombshell' Geza
New Zimbabwe
After sustaining a barrage of threats from combative war veteran Blessed 'Bombshell' Runesu Geza and his acolytes, Zanu PF-linked tenderprenuer Wicknell Chivayo has jumped to… Read more »
South Africa: A Just Energy Transition Must Prioritize People Over Profits, A Bottom-Up-Approach
The Green Connection
South Africa's just energy transition (JET) has been riddled with top-down decision making while grassroots communities suffer from weak energy infrastructure and are in dire need… Read more »
Egypt/South Africa: Witbooi - 'We Never Gave Up' - South Africa Prodiby Inspires Comeback Win Over Egypt
CAF
In a night that showcased nerves of steel and a winning mentality, 16-year-old Emile Witbooi emerged as South Africa's heartbeat and hero, guiding his side to a breathtaking 4-3… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Rwanda and Belgium Are At Odds Over the DRC - What's Led to the Latest Low Point [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Rwanda's foreign affairs ministry suspended all diplomatic relations with Belgium in March 2025. Soon afterwards, Belgium expelled Rwandan diplomats. This came weeks after Belgium… Read more »
South Africa: 23% of South Africa's Children Suffer From Severe Hunger - We Tested Some Solutions - Experts [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
A 2024 Unicef report found that 23% of South African children experience severe food poverty, eating less than two of the recommended five food groups per day. Unemployment, food… Read more »
Egypt: Sis - Millions of Egyptians Gathered in Solidarity Rallies With the Palestinian People
Egypt Online
On Monday, March 31, 2025, Egypt's State Information Service (SIS) said that millions of Egyptians gathered in solidarity rallies after performing Eid al-Fitr prayer in hundreds of… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Police Dismiss Claims of Riots in Rivers State, Attack On Nyesom Wike's Residence
Africa Check
Nigerian police dismiss claims of riots in Rivers state, attack on Nyesom Wike's residence Read more »
Uganda: No, the UK Hasn't Blocked Uganda Airlines' Direct Flights to London Gatwick Airport
Africa Check
No, the UK hasn't blocked Uganda Airlines' direct flights to London Gatwick airport Read more »
Namibia: Nampower Warns Residents to Vacate Areas Along Kunene River
Namibian
NamPower has warned communities along the Kunene River to urgently evacuate low-lying areas due to potential flooding caused by heavy rainfall in southern Angola. Read more »
Uganda: Mbarara District Coffee Farmers Struggle Amid Rising Global Prices
Nile Post
Coffee farming is a key economic activity in Mbarara District, with about 35,000 households engaged in cultivation. Read more »
Lesotho: MP Lekunya Challenges M109m Agric Fraud Charges
Lesotho Times
accuses DPP of abuse of power . . . Read more »
Lesotho: Letsoepa Makes Shocking Revelations
Lesotho Times
...claims he was fired for refusing to conceal Lipolelo Thabane's murder Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Faces Global Mpox Surge Amid Declining Cases Elsewhere
Nile Post
Uganda has emerged as the global hotspot for Mpox, reporting the highest number of confirmed cases worldwide in the last six weeks. Read more »
Liberia: Govt Bans American Adoption Agency
Liberian Observer
The government, through the Ministry of Gender and Social Protection, has acted decisively against an American adoption agency for what it termed as serious criminal activities and… Read more »
Liberia: Huge Consignment of Japanese Donated Rice Arrives
Liberian Observer
A huge shipment of Japanese donated rice, totaling 2,640 metric tons, has arrived in the country, the government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has disclosed. Read more »
Nigeria: Don't Fall for It! Nigerian Billionaire Aliko Dangote Is Not Giving Away Money Via This Dubious Link
Africa Check
Don't fall for it! Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote is not giving away money via this dubious link Read more »
Kenya: Kenyans, Beware of Fake Facebook Page 'ABZ Pesa Loan' Offering Bogus Loans
Africa Check
Kenyans, beware of fake Facebook page 'ABZ pesa loan' offering bogus loans Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan President Has Not Asked Nigerian Government to Return Biafra Separatist Leader Nnamdi Kanu
Africa Check
Kenyan president has not asked Nigerian government to return Biafra separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu Read more »
Nigeria: No, Nigerian Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe Didn't 'Shut Down' the National Assembly to Demand the Release of Ipob Leader Nnamdi Kanu
Africa Check
No, Nigerian senator Enyinnaya Abaribe didn't 'shut down' the national assembly to demand the release of Ipob leader Nnamdi Kanu Read more »
Sudan: A New Phase in Sudan's Civil War [interview]
Independent (Kampala)
On March 26, Sudanese army forces reclaimed control over the presidential palace in central Khartoum, dislodging the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia and claiming a major new… Read more »
Uganda: Gen. Muhoozi's First Year As CDF
Independent (Kampala)
In the one year that Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba has been Chief of Defence Forces, he has become mainly known for playing Russian roulette on his X account---sometimes raising… Read more »
South Africa: No Official U.S. Ambassador to SA Yet - Embassy
The Herald
THE United States does not have an ambassador in South Africa. Read more »
Tunisia: Tunisia Reaffirms Unwavering Support for Palestinian People On Land Day
Tunis Afrique Presse
On the occasion of the 49th anniversary of Land Day, Tunisia reiterated its unconditional support for the brotherly Palestinian people in defending their inalienable and… Read more »
Kenya: Medical Union Urges Cabinet Secretary Duale to Avoid Politicising Health Matters
Capital FM
The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Union has raised concerns of a toxic working environment relationship with the new Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale, due to his lack… Read more »
