April 15
Rwanda: April 16, 1994 - the Atrocious Rukumberi Killings Take Shape
New Times
On April 16, 1994, Rukumberi, located in the present-day Ngoma district, experienced horrific massacres that nearly wiped out the entire Tutsi population there. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Arrest Six Suspects After Deadly Clash in Minna
Premium Times
The hooligans fought themselves with dangerous weapons before turning on other members of the community. Read more »
Liberia: House Endorses Senate's Version of Wecc Resolution
Liberian Observer
The House of Representatives has unanimously voted to accept the amended version of the Resolution to Establish the War and Economic Crimes Court (WECC) of Liberia by the Senate. Read more »
Nigeria: Chibok Community, BBOG Task Govt On Release of 82 Remaining Abducted School Girls
Premium Times
The groups also demanded a formal apology from the Borno government for the unlawful cohabitation of rescued girls with alleged terrorists. Read more »
Nigeria: NDLEA Warns Against New Illicit Drugs Mixture 'Combine'
Premium Times
NDLEA said "Combine" is a mixture of strains of canabis, colos, loud and opioids soaked in raw gin, saying there's no shorter route to death than taking it. Read more »
Nigeria: Avoid Corrupt Politicians, Governor Nwifuru Advises New Supreme Court Judge
Premium Times
The judge was inaugurated alongside 10 other justices to the Supreme Court bench in February. Read more »
Nigeria: Betta Edu, Sadiya Farouq, Others Not Yet Cleared of Alleged Fraud - EFCC
Premium Times
EFCC clarified in a statement on Sunday that it "has not cleared anyone allegedly involved in the fraud at the humanitarian ministry. Read more »
Nigeria: After Bobrisky, More Celebrities to Face Trial for Naira Abuse - EFCC
Premium Times
Days after securing the conviction of Bobrisky, EFCC says some celebrities have been invited for investigations for naira abuse, and made useful statements. Read more »
Zimbabwe: 9 Arrested for Booing First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa for 'Sidelining' Them On Freebies
New Zimbabwe
NINE women from Watsomba in Manicaland province have landed in soup after they allegedly booed the First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa for allegedly sidelining them during a donation of… Read more »
Liberia: Police Arrest Man for Chopping Nephew
New Dawn
Police in Pleebo, Maryland County Electoral District #2 have arrested a suspect believed to be in his early 40s, for allegedly chopping the arm of his nephew, Prince G. Nyemah in… Read more »
Liberia: Bridge Disaster in Baltimore Gets FBI Criminal Investigation [analysis]
Daily Maverick
The US has opened a criminal investigation into what occurred on a cargo ship before it crashed into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge and caused it to collapse last month,… Read more »
April 14
Ethiopia: Killing of Politician From Ethiopia's Oromia Region Sparks Fear of Unrest
RFI
In Ethiopia, the killing of a senior politician from the Oromo Liberation Front has already led to protests and is likely to aggravate tensions in Oromia, the country's largest and… Read more »
Rwanda: Burundi-Rwanda Rivalry - RED-Tabara Rebel Attacks Add to Regional Tensions [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The RED-Tabara armed group, based in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has renewed attacks in Burundi since late 2023. The group - which is an abbreviation of the French… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa's Constitutional Court At 30 - a Solid Foundation but Cracks Are Showing [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
South Africa's Constitutional Court stands out as one of the few government institutions that have protected and advanced the constitutional vision of a participatory democracy and… Read more »
Somalia: Somali Pirates Free Bangladesh Cargo Ship After Ransom Paid
DW
All 23 crew members on board the ship were released, according to a shipping firm CEO. Somalia has seen an uptick in piracy in recent months amid other threats to maritime commerce… Read more »
Nigeria: NAFDAC Alerts Nigerians to Banned Soap
Premium Times
NAFDAC says the soap asked members of the public in possession of the soap to discontinue sale or use, and submit stock to its nearest office. Read more »
Nigeria: Two Kidnapped Deaf and Dumb Girls Abused, Released After We Paid N5.5m Ransom - Edo Family
Vanguard
*Says security agencies lethargic in their response Read more »
Nigeria: Apostle Suleman - Halima Abubakar Mum Over N10 Million Fine
Vanguard
Nollywood actress, Halima Abubakar has remained mum over the N10 million damages slammed on her by a Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja for defaming Apostle… Read more »
Kenya: Former Murang'a Governor Wa'iria to Be Charged With Sh140 Million Fraud
Capital FM
Former Murang'a Governor Mwangi wa Iria is among eight former county officials facing charges from the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) over alleged procurement fraud… Read more »
Nigeria: 1 Killed, 7 Injured, 5 Arrested in Street Fights in Minna
Leadership
An unidentified passerby has died and seven other persons injured in street fights around Flamingo Estate Maitumbi area of Minna, the Niger State capital. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Harare Man (38) Killed Over Plate of Sadza
New Zimbabwe
A Harare man aged 38 was killed on Friday after being stabbed on the neck using a sharp object for allegedly stealing some sadza. Read more »
April 12
Uganda: Uganda's Fight Against Cattle Raiders Is Dividing Karamoja Communities
The New Humanitarian
'These days a son can even kill his father over money.' Read more »
Nigeria: UK Tribunal Imposes More Punishment On Nigerian Doctor Accused of Sex With Patient
Premium Times
The tribunal heard that the pair had consensual sexual intercourse in the hospital toilet cubicle and at her home. Read more »
South Sudan: National ID Card Issue Hangs Over Planned South Sudanese Elections
VOA
Since gaining independence in 2011, South Sudanese residents have been working to build their country, the world's youngest nation. Read more »
South Africa: Alexkor Vs Creecy in Environment Court Battle
GroundUp
The state mining company is challenging an environmental compliance notice Read more »