March 31
Uganda: Ugandans See Health As a Key Priority for Govt Action, Endorse Universal Access
Afrobarometer
Many say obtaining medical care is difficult, often requires a bribe. Read more »
Sudan: North Darfur - At Least Nine Dead, 17 Wounded in RSF Shelling
Dabanga
Shelling by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur, killed at least nine civilians and injured 17 on Sunday, according to the… Read more »
Sudan: Hemedti Acknowledges RSF Retreat After Sudan Army Gains
Dabanga
The commander of Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), Lt Gen Mohammed Hamdan 'Hemedti' Dagalo, has for the first time admitted that his troops withdrew from Khartoum.… Read more »
South Africa: Funding Cuts Threaten Support for Refugee Women Rebuilding Their Lives in South Africa
UNHCR
Lucy*, a 39-year-old asylum-seeker from Uvira, in the South Kivu Province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), vividly remembers the night her father woke everyone up… Read more »
Africa: Africa's Data Workers Are Being Exploited By Foreign Tech Firms - 4 Ways to Protect Them [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Data workers in Africa often have a hard time. They face job insecurities - including temporary contracts, low pay, arbitrary dismissal and worker surveillance - and alarming… Read more »
Kenya: Implementing High Level Risk Management Strategies in Kenya's Forex Environment
Capital FM
In Kenya's dynamic financial landscape, more investors are becoming intrigued by the opportunities offered by currency trading. Read more »
Nigeria/Kenya: Kenya Under-19 - a Team On a Mission in Nigeria - Shlok
Capital FM
For Kenya's Under-19 cricket team, the ICC U19 Men's Cricket World Cup Africa Qualifier in Lagos, Nigeria is more than just a tournament--it's a mission. Read more »
Cote d'Ivoire: Odemba Names Starlets Squad for Friendly Against Ivory Coast
Capital FM
Harambee Starlets head coach Beldine Odemba has named a 23-woman squad for Friday's international friendly against Ivory Coast. Read more »
Liberia: Supreme Court Ruling Should Change the 'Chaotic Trend' in Liberia [editorial]
New Dawn
The Supreme Court of Liberia recently described the ongoing leadership crisis in the House of Representatives as a "chaotic trend" in Liberia that needs to be reversed. We couldn't… Read more »
Liberia: LP Leapfrogs 30 Percent Affirmative Action Bill
New Dawn
The opposition Liberty Party (LP) announces here that it has achieved 50% women's representation in its leadership, surpassing 30% quota set by the Affirmative Action bill. This… Read more »
Nigeria: How I Was Offered N5 Billion Over Impeachment Plot Against Fubara - Governor's Chief of Staff
Premium Times
The FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike and his successor, Siminalayi Fubara, have been locked in a protracted fight over the control of the political structures in Rivers State, which… Read more »
Kenya: 'Gor Missing Omalla's Ruthlessness in Attack'
Capital FM
Gor Mahia head coach Sinisa Mihic admits the club are missing the ruthlessness of Benson Omalla. Read more »
Southern Africa: Presidents of Mozambique and Botswana Visited the SADC Humanitarian and Emergency Operations Center (Shoc), in Nacala-Mozambique [document]
SADC
In a significant step towards bolstering regional disaster preparedness, the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Humanitarian and Emergency Operations Centre (SHOC) in… Read more »
Somalia: FAO Partners With Scrp to Enhance Agricultural Resilience in Puntland, Jubaland, and Hirshabelle
Radio Dalsan
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), in collaboration with the Somalia Crisis Recovery and Prevention (SCRP) program, is making significant strides in empowering farmers… Read more »
Somalia: Aussom Burundian Troops Enhance Civil-Military Relations With Medical Aid to Xawaadley Health Centre
Radio Dalsan
On Friday, Burundian troops deployed at the Xawaadley Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Middle Shabelle, as part of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), delivered a vital… Read more »
Rwanda: A Bosom Friend Afar Brings a Distant Land Near - Farewell Message From Ambassador Wang Xuekun
New Times
I arrived in Rwanda in May 2022 and will leave at today. As the Chinese Ambassador to this beautiful country, I have visited all the provinces of Rwanda over the past three years.… Read more »
Liberia: NEC to Declare Campaign Open Today for Nimba Senatorial By-Election
Liberian Investigator
The National Elections Commission (NEC) will today, March 31, 2025, declare the campaign open for the April 22 Senatorial By-Election in Nimba County. Read more »
Liberia: Stop Giving Liberia Troubling Times Astute Clergyman Tells President Boakai
Liberian Investigator
The former President of the Liberia Council of Churches (LCC) and General Overseer of the New Water in the Desert Assembly Apostolic Pentecostal International Church, Bishop Dr.… Read more »
West Africa: Ecowas Court Gives Govt 30 Days to Respond to Emma Glassco's Human Rights Suit
Liberian Investigator
The Liberian government has been given 30 days to respond to a lawsuit filed by suspended National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA) Director General Emma Matieh Glassco… Read more »
Liberia: NPP Severs Ties With CDC, Vows Never to Be Treated As a 'Stepchild' Again
Liberian Investigator
Political alliance in Liberia could be redefined by those agreeing at a table to form a common front in pursuit of power, as disenchantment over alleged unfair treatment has set… Read more »
Nigeria: Neiti Plans Review of $6.03bn Divestments By IOCs, Amid Environmental Issues, Other Concerns
Premium Times
NEITI said the oil and gas divestments were reshaping Nigeria's industry, hence the need to ensure that the divestments adhered to due process. Read more »
Liberia: BMMC Conducts Emergency Safety Drill
New Republic
In continuation of the Bea Mining Corporation Manpower Training and Capacity Development program, the company on March 6, 2025, conducted an emergency safety drill in preparedness… Read more »
Nigeria: Promoting 'Made in Nigeria' - Strategic Imperatives for Economic Growth [column]
Premium Times
Despite notable strides in local manufacturing, agriculture, and services, Nigerian products continue to face challenges in competing with imports Read more »
Kenya: No, Lawmakers From Kenya's Central Region Haven't Faked Crowds to Secure Government Funds
Africa Check
No, lawmakers from Kenya's central region haven't faked crowds to secure government funds Read more »
Kenya: Ignore Fake Nomination Letter for Kenyan Cabinet Secretaries
Africa Check
Ignore fake nomination letter for Kenyan cabinet secretaries Read more »
