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Africa: All of Africa Today - May 19, 2026
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South Africa: Flood Relief on the Way for Cape Farmers - South African News Briefs - May 19, 2026
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Uganda: Uganda's Mixed Record On Prosecuting Powerful Officials
Nile Post
The investigations involving former Speaker Anita Among are unfolding against a complicated legal and political backdrop in Uganda. Read more »
Kenya: Calm Returns to Parts of the Country Amid Intensified Security Opeations Over Fuel Protest
Capital FM
Calm gradually returned to several parts of the country on Tuesday as security agencies intensified patrols and deployed additional officers to contain unrest linked to the ongoing… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Chivayo's Ex-Wife Arrested Over Alleged Cellphone Theft, Child Access Dispute
New Zimbabwe
Sonja Louise Madzikanda, the estranged wife of Wicknell Chivayo, says she was arrested and detained at Highlands Police Station on allegations of denying the controversial… Read more »
Uganda: Kayihura - People Abandoned Me After Leaving Office
Independent (Kampala)
Former Inspector General of Police Retired Gen. Kale Kayihura has said that many people abandoned him after he left public service, despite previously benefiting from his support. Read more »
Algeria: Darmanin 'Reassured' Over Fate of Detained French Journalist After Algiers Visit
RFI
French justice minister Gérald Darmanin has said he is "very reassured" by0 the treatment of detained French sports journalist Christophe Gleizes in Algeria, expressing… Read more »
Liberia: Supreme Court Leaves Capitol Fire Trial Hanging in Limbo
Liberian Investigator
More than 17 months after a fire devastated Liberia's Capitol Building, the criminal trial of former House Speaker Jonathan Fonati Koffa and 13 co-defendants remains on hold --… Read more »
South Africa: Malawian-Linked Couple, Relative Face Over 4,000 Fraud Charges in South Africa's R26 Million Covid-19 Scandal
Nyasa Times
A Malawian-linked couple and their relative are facing an uncertain legal future in South Africa after being accused of orchestrating a massive Covid-19 relief fund fraud scheme… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Athlete Shot Dead Days Before MBA Graduation in United States
Premium Times
The Nigerian sporting community has been thrown into mourning following the tragic death of Oluwabukola Pereira, a 30-year-old athlete and graduate student who was shot dead in the… Read more »
Uganda: Crime Scene - Detectives Raid Speaker's Office
Independent (Kampala)
Police detectives are at Parliament to conduct a search as part of ongoing investigations into the activities of the outgoing Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among. Read more »
Nigeria: Facing EFCC Trial, Ex-Gov Yahaya Bello Wins APC Senatorial Primary
Premium Times
Former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello has emerged as the APC candidate for Kogi Central Senatorial District despite ongoing trials for alleged fraud and money laundering. Read more »
Egypt: Ex-Minister Sadiya Farouq Hospitalised in Egypt, Counsel Tells Court
Vanguard
Former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development, Sadiya Farouq, is currently in Egypt and medically unfit to appear before the court, her counsel, Oladipo Okpesheyi,… Read more »
Nigeria: Gunmen Kill Vigilante in Fresh Attack On Plateau Community
Vanguard
Jos - Suspected gunmen have killed a 25-year-old vigilante, Daniel Danladi Choji, during an attack on Tanjol village in Jol District of Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau… Read more »
Nigeria: EFCC Hands Over Recovered N837 Million to Katsina Government
Premium Times
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Kano Zonal Directorate, on Monday, handed over recovered monetary exhibits totaling N837,485,389.00 to the Katsina State… Read more »
Nigeria: Jonathan, Justice Minister Ask Court to Dismiss Suit On Eligibility for 2027 Poll
Leadership
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Malawi: Judiciary and Financial Intelligence Unit Silent As Corruption Allegations Against Judge Ken Manda Deepen
Nyasa Times
Questions are mounting over the apparent silence from both the Judiciary and the Financial Intelligence Authority (FIA) as serious corruption-related allegations surrounding High… Read more »
Liberia: SUP Warns Against 'Political Witch-Hunt' After Tweah Acquittal, Defends Court Verdict
Liberian Investigator
Monrovia - The Student Unification Party (SUP) of the University of Liberia has condemned what it described as a politically motivated campaign against former Finance and… Read more »
Nigeria: School Abduction - 25 Pupils, Teachers Still Missing in Oyo - Police
Vanguard
Oyo State Police Command has confirmed that 25 pupils and teachers remain missing following attacks on two schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State by suspected… Read more »
Nigeria: 'You Cannot Govern' - Atiku Slams Tinubu Over Rising Killings, Abductions
Vanguard
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in Ogbomoso and the killing of innocent Nigerians in Katsina State, including a… Read more »
Liberia: Court Orders Seizure of NEC Assets Over U.S.$171k Unpaid Debt
Liberian Investigator
The Commercial Court of Liberia has ordered the seizure and possible sale of National Elections Commission assets to satisfy a six-year-old judgment debt of US$171,105 owed to a… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Launches 10-Day Police Trainers' Programme in Mogadishu With Japan Support
Shabelle
Somalia's Interior Security Minister, Abdullahi Sheikh Ismail, has launched a 10-day training programme in Mogadishu for trainers of the Somali Police Force. Read more »
Malawi: Parliamentary Committee Visits Chilima Crash Site As Probe Into Tragic 2024 Military Plane Crash Intensifies
Nyasa Times
The Parliamentary ad hoc committee investigating the June 10, 2024 military plane crash that claimed the lives of former Vice President Saulos Chilima and eight others is today… Read more »
Malawi: Police, MDF Raid Nsundwe in Major Crackdown, Arrest 14 Over Suspected Illegal Fuel and Counterfeit Beer Operations
Nyasa Times
A major overnight security operation by the Malawi Police Service and the Malawi Defence Force (MDF) has led to the arrest of 14 people in Nsundwe Trade Centre in Lilongwe, in what… Read more »
Nigeria: EFCC Vows Punishment for Officers Linked to Uuth Operation
Vanguard
Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has vowed that any operative found to have violated professional standards during a controversial… Read more »
