May 25
Malawi: 'God Exposed Them' - Vice-President Ansah Breaks Silence On Drone Saga, Says She Knew She Was Being Followed
Nyasa Times
Vice-President Jane Ansah has revealed chilling details surrounding the controversial drone incident at her Lilongwe residence, saying she had already been warned that unknown… Read more »
Malawi: UNDP Report Exposes Depth of Poverty Crisis in Malawi As 10.8 Million Struggle Without Basic Needs
Nyasa Times
A new United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) report has painted a grim picture of life in Malawi, revealing that nearly six in every 10 Malawians are trapped in… Read more »
Malawi: 'Just an Assault' - Civil Servants Union Tears Into New Minimum Wages As Cost of Living Crushes Workers
Nyasa Times
The newly announced minimum wage adjustments have triggered outrage from labour leaders, with the Civil Servants Trade Union (CSTU) declaring that the salary increments are nowhere… Read more »
Malawi: Emuni Study Exposes Deep Crisis in Inclusive Early Childhood Education in Lilongwe
Nyasa Times
A new study by Emmanuel University has exposed serious weaknesses in Malawi's Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) system, revealing that many centres in Lilongwe Urban,… Read more »
South Africa: Good Party and Rise Mzansi Team Up to Shake Up Local Elections
Scrolla
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South Africa: Fear Grips Ghanaians As Hundreds Flee South Africa
Scrolla
Hundreds of frightened Ghanaians lined up at their embassy in Pretoria to register for emergency evacuation flights back home. Ghana's High Commissioner accused protesters of… Read more »
Lesotho: Court Halts Solar Company From Seizing Lesotho's Assets
GroundUp
The Supreme Court of Appeal in South Africa has overturned a High Court ruling that allowed a German solar company to attach Lesotho state assets Read more »
South Africa: Khayelitsha Streets Fill With Rainbow Flags for Queer Rights Pride March
GroundUp
This year's Khumbulani Pride honoured those killed in hate crimes, including 16-year-old Kwakhanya Mhlanganisi, murdered in December Read more »
Somalia: Mogadishu Mayor Criticizes Puntland Leader Over Planned Protests in Mogadishu
Shabelle
The governor of Somalia's Banadir region and mayor of Mogadishu, Hassan Mohamed Hussein Muungaab, on Monday launched a sharp criticism of Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni… Read more »
Somalia: Somali Deputy Foreign Minister Meets New UNFPA Representative
Shabelle
Somalia's Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hassan Mohamed Ali, on Sunday held talks with the newly appointed Somalia representative of the United… Read more »
Somalia: Somali and Saudi Ministers Discuss Preparations for Somali Pilgrims in Mina
Shabelle
Somalia's Minister of Endowments and Islamic Affairs, Sheikh Mukhtar Robow, held talks with Saudi Arabia's Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah, on preparations… Read more »
Liberia: EPA Shuts Down Mining Firm in Grand Gedeh Over Creek Diversion, Illegal Operations
Liberian Investigator
Environmental regulators shut down a gold mining company in Grand Gedeh County Friday after inspectors found it operating six excavators and two processing plants without a permit… Read more »
Zimbabwe: No Tears for Linda Masarira As Former Colleagues Say She Sold Them Out
New Zimbabwe
SOME former colleagues of late political activist Linda Masarira have refused to mourn her and declared that they will not pretend to care. Read more »
Liberia: Doe's Daughter Says Her Father Sheltered Charles Taylor's Mother During War - Taylor's Niece Calls It a Lie
Liberian Investigator
The daughter and niece of Samuel K. Doe and Charles Taylor, respectively, traded accusations on social media this week over competing accounts of their fathers' roles in Liberia's… Read more »
Nigeria: As Terrorism Expands Southward [editorial]
Leadership
The recent beheading of a teacher in Oyo State has jolted Nigerians into the grim reality that terrorism is no longer a distant northern tragedy. What many once dismissed as a… Read more »
Nigeria: 2026 Hajj - Yobe Govt Distributes Sr300 Hadaya Support to 1,353 Pilgrims
Leadership
The Yobe State Government has commenced the distribution of 300 Saudi Riyals (SR) each to the 1,353 pilgrims from the state participating in the 2026 Hajj exercise to support the… Read more »
Nigeria: Ogbodo Wins Enugu East ADC Senatorial Primary
Leadership
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has declared Hon. Jephthah Afam Ogbodo, the winner of its senatorial primary election for Enugu East Senatorial Zone, for the 2027 general… Read more »
Nigeria: Senator Kingibe Says She, Others Attacked During ADC Primary
Leadership
Senator representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Ireti Kingibe, has accused political thugs of violently attacking her and other party officials during the African… Read more »
Nigeria: APC Primaries - Wave of Resignations Hits Bauchi APC Over Alleged Candidates Imposition
Leadership
A wave of resignations and growing discontent has hit the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bauchi State following the party's primaries ahead of the 2027 general elections. Many… Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 - S-East Won't Vote Tinubu, Enugu Adc Fires Back At Umahi
Vanguard
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, in Enugu State, yesterday, declared that the South-East would not support President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election, dismissing alleged… Read more »
Nigeria: Ekiti LG Chair Condemns Alleged Self-Kidnap Involving Vice
Premium Times
Ilejemeje council chairman says law should take its course after vice chairman, Grace Ogunleye, was reportedly arrested over alleged self-kidnap Read more »
Rwanda: Kayonza Farmer Turns Arid Land Into Thriving Pasture
New Times
An 18-hectare piece of land in Kahi Cell, Gahini Sector, Kayonza District, once abandoned due to water shortages, is being transformed into a modern dairy and fodder farm expected… Read more »
Kenya: Chaos Erupts in Nyeri, Thika and Nyahururu Over High Transport Fares
Capital FM
Chaos erupted in parts of Central Kenya, including Nyeri, Thika and Nyahururu, after residents took to the streets to protest against increased transport fares linked to rising… Read more »
Kenya: 'We Will Not Borrow to Build Transmission Lines, We'll Use PPP' - Ruto to Ketraco
Capital FM
President William Ruto has told officials at the Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO) that the government will no longer rely on… Read more »
Africa: No South Africa, Joburg Metro Police Did Not Arrest Foreigners With Stolen Traffic Lights - Old Video Recycled to Fuel Xenophobia
Africa Check
No South Africa, Joburg metro police did not arrest foreigners with stolen traffic lights - old video recycled to fuel xenophobia Read more »
