March 31
South Africa: South Africa-Bound Malawi Bus Involved in an Accident Near Karoi...Three Feared Dead, Several Injured
The Herald
At least three Malawian nationals are feared dead while 15 others were injured yesterday evening when the bus they were traveling in rammed into a haulage truck and rolled into a… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabweans Reject Demonstrations Call
The Herald
After social media induced anxieties over possible demonstrations, businesses are now opening up in the capital and other cities, with both human and vehicular traffic peaking.… Read more »
Nigeria: Kogi Govt Bans Rallies, Regulation of Security Convoys, Others
Leadership
The Kogi State government has placed a total ban on all forms of rallies or public gatherings that have the potential to disrupt public peace in order to check security breeches in… Read more »
Somalia: Practical Lessons to Improve Stabilization Operations in Somalia
ACSS
Insufficient operational coordination between local military officials and civilian administrators on stabilization functions is limiting the consolidation of gains in the fight… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Agricultural Reforms Yield Transformative Results - Minister Girma
ENA
Girma Amente, the Minister of Agriculture, highlighted that Ethiopia is entering a new era of transformation, fueled by the significant successes in the agricultural sector… Read more »
South Africa: DA to Lay Criminal Charges Against Thembi Simelane in Light of Yet Another Corruption Scandal [press release]
DA
The DA will lay criminal charges against Thembi Simelane over Eskom and Vitrovian corruption. Read more »
Sierra Leone: Sierra Leone's Counterterrorism Bill Called 'Significant Threat to Press Freedom'
CPJ
Sierra Leonean President Julius Maada Bio should not sign the country's counterterrorism bill into law and must ensure any new legislation will not be used to target the press, the… Read more »
Nigeria: Adeleke Reads Riot Act to Osun Monarchs Over Communal Crisis
Leadership
Osun State governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has warned traditional rulers of Ifon Osun, Erin Osun and Ilobu communities that the state government will be forced to wield the big… Read more »
Nigeria: Kogi Bans Rallies, Security Convoys Over 'Threat'
Daily Trust
The Kogi state government has banned all forms of rallies and security convoys to prevent any form of security breach that could destabilize the state. Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Fed. Police, Dubai Police Hold High-Level Talks On Criminal Extradition, Joint Investigations
Addis Standard
Ethiopian Federal Police Commissioner General Demelash Gebremichael held discussions with a team led by Lieutenant Colonel Abdullah Mohammed, Chief of Dubai Police Forensic… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Quest for Access to Sea Through Peaceful Means Acceptable - Israeli Ambassador
ENA
The quest for Ethiopia to access sea outlets through peaceful and diplomatic means is acceptance, Israeli Ambassador to Ethiopia, Abraham Negussie underscored. Read more »
Nigeria: Kaduna Residents Warn Against Vandalizing Water, Sanitation Facilities
Daily Trust
Kaduna residents have been warned against vandalization of government properties, especially water supply and sanitation facilities in their communities. Read more »
South Africa: Where Are Lesufi's 18 New Hospitals? [press release]
DA
The Gauteng Health Department has admitted that nothing has happened concerning Premier Panyaza Lesufi's promise in February last year to expand health services by buying 18… Read more »
Africa: Networks Are Driving Leadership and Change [press release]
Graça Machel Trust
Women entrepreneurs and leaders across Africa are overcoming barriers and achieving significant milestones through supportive networks. These networks enhance women's leadership… Read more »
Africa: The Transformative Power of Networks - Advancing Women Entrepreneurs in Africa [press release]
Graça Machel Trust
In an era of rapid change and increasing challenges, women's networks have become influential social and economic transformation drivers. The Graça Machel Trust (GMT)… Read more »
Africa: African Women Entrepreneurs Changing the Narrative On Access to Public Procurement Opportunities [press release]
Graça Machel Trust
As we celebrate this year's International Women's Month, we are reminded of the urgent need to accelerating action and opportunities for women. For women entrepreneurs to thrive, a… Read more »
Kenya: Gachagua Challenges Ruto's Mount Kenya Record Ahead of Presidential Tour
Capital FM
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has challenged President William Ruto to showcase the projects he has completed in the Mount Kenya region during his upcoming five-day… Read more »
Zimbabwe: March 31 Protests - Police Fire Tear Gas At Demonstrators, Briefly Detain Journalists in Harare
New Zimbabwe
TENS of disgruntled citizens took to the streets, Monday, protesting against President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government, after what had started as an unusually quiet day in the… Read more »
South Africa: Taxi Drivers Protest in Kariega, Demanding Urgent Repair of Collapsed Bridge
GroundUp
Nelson Mandela Bay Mayor Babalwa Lobishe says a contractor will be appointed this week Read more »
Nigeria: From Nigeria to Kenya - Primary Health Systems Fail to Serve People With Disabilities [blog]
Nigeria Health Watch
Seidu Olumide's experience at the Igando-Egan Primary Health Centre (PHC) in Lagos was hindered by a significant communication barrier. As someone who requires sign language, he… Read more »
Malawi: The High Court Speaks - No More Delays, No More Excuses
Nyasa Times
For over a decade, families in Kanyika have sought compensation. The High Court has now ordered Globe Metals and Mining Limited to pay up. This shows that corporate wrongdoing will… Read more »
Rwanda: Inside Govt's Plan to Boost Local Textile Production
New Times
Rwanda's garment factories currently supply clothing for just 5% of the population, but the government has plans to increase this figure significantly, according to Prime Minister… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Signs Two Financing Agreements With World Bank to Finance Education Transformation for Learning Operation
ENA
Ethiopia has signed a Financing Agreement amounting to 50 Million USD in the form of a Loan from International Development Association Country Performance Allocations and a Grant… Read more »
Africa: How Viruses Blur the the Boundaries of Life [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
When people talk about the coronavirus, they sometimes describe this invisible entity as if it has a personality and even a conscience. If you ask a biology or medical student what… Read more »
Africa: Bird Flu Could Be On the Cusp of Transmitting Between Humans - but There Are Ways to Slow Down Viral Evolution [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Disease forecasts are like weather forecasts: We cannot predict the finer details of a particular outbreak or a particular storm, but we can often identify when these threats are… Read more »
