May 19
Ghana: 118 Minutes of Neglect - Who Killed Charles Amissah?
Ghanaian Times
On the night of February 6, 2026, a 29-year-old engineer named Charles Amissah was struck by a hit-and-run driver near the Kwame Nkrumah Circle Overpass in Accra. The National… Read more »
Uganda: From Bukedea to the Apex of Power [editorial]
Independent (Kampala)
Anita Annet Among's reported withdrawal from the race for Speaker of Uganda's 12th Parliament has triggered renewed debate about the trajectory of one of the country's most… Read more »
Kenya: LSK Defends Nairobi Central OCS Arrested for Freeing Protesters in Fuel Strike
Capital FM
The Law Society of Kenya has defended Nairobi Central Police Station OCS Chief Inspector Dishen Ongoya over his decision to release dozens of suspects arrested during Monday's… Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi Central OCS Dishen Ongoya Hospitalised After Arrest Over Fuel Protest Detainees
Capital FM
Nairobi Central Police Station OCS Chief Inspector Dishen Ongoya was Tuesday evening admitted to hospital after reportedly developing health complications following his arrest over… Read more »
South Africa: Phala Phala Is Testing Where the Needle Hovers On SA's Moral Compass [opinion]
Daily Maverick
All eyes are on President Cyril Ramaphosa and members of the National Assembly in this contentious matter, but we citizens are also being put to the test. Read more »
Nigeria: Full List of Oyo Kidnap Victims - 2-Yr-Old Girl Among
Vanguard
A toddler, Christianah Akanbi, aged 2, of Yawota Baptist Nursery and Primary School is among the 46 persons kidnapped by terrorists in some communities in Orire Local Government… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerians Didn't Introduce Drugs, Other Crimes in South Africa - Centre
Leadership
A research conducted by the Africa Development Studies Centre (ADSC) has disputed claims that Nigerians introduced drugs and other crimes in South Africa. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Constitution Amendment Bill No.3 Public Hearings Went Smoothly - Mnangagwa Says Despite Violence Claims
New Zimbabwe
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has stated that the parliamentary-led public hearings on the controversial Constitutional Amendment Bill Number 3 proceeded smoothly and according to a… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Who Gave You the Mandate? - Chamisa Ridicules Timba, Biti for Leading Forums Against Constitutional Amendment Bill
New Zimbabwe
Former opposition leader Nelson Chamisa has been left with egg on his face after Daily News released audio evidence allegedly capturing him dismissing politicians leading campaigns… Read more »
Kenya: Business Lobby Flags Sh12bn Illicit Tobacco Threat in New Bill
Capital FM
The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) has warned that the proposed amendments to Kenya's tobacco control laws, under the Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill,… Read more »
Kenya: LSK Demands Audit of G-to-G Fuel Deal, Questions Stalled Prosecution of Energy Officials
Capital FM
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has demanded an immediate forensic audit of the controversial Government-to-Government (G-to-G) fuel procurement framework, as pressure mounts on… Read more »
Nigeria: Killing of Abducted Oyo Teacher Barbaric, We Are Working to Arrest Killers - Tinubu
This Day
President Bola Tinubu has condemned as barbaric the reported killing of one of the abducted teachers from the Esiele community in Oyo State, promising that the security was working… Read more »
Nigeria: Can NDC Zoning Presidency to South Affect Tinubu's Re-Election Bid?
Premium Times
NDC's decision to zone its presidency to the South appears designed to prevent President Tinubu from monopolising southern political sentiment. Read more »
Nigeria: Oyo School Kidnap - Teachers, Students Protest Colleagues' Abduction, Killings
Vanguard
IBADAN-- THE reported killing of one of the teachers abducted along some students in some schools in Ahoro-Esinele in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State has raised serious… Read more »
Rwanda: New Rules to Fix Gaps in How Court-Ordered Funds Are Handled
New Times
The Ministry of Justice has issued new instructions aimed at strengthening the management of funds arising from the execution of enforcement orders. Read more »
Kenya: Matatu Strike Drags Into Second Day After Government Talks Collapse
Capital FM
NAIROBI, Kenya, May 18-Commuters face another day of disruption after talks between the government and matatu operators failed to produce a breakthrough Monday, prolonging a… Read more »
Kenya: Long Queues, Empty Roads in Witethie As Matatu Strike Enters Day Two
Capital FM
Commuters across most parts of Kenya faced a second consecutive day of transport paralysis on Tuesday after matatu operators maintained a nationwide suspension of services over… Read more »
Nigeria: Natasha's Camp Mocks APC Over Bello's Clearance Despite EFCC Case
Vanguard
Loyalists of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan have criticised the All Progressives Congress, APC, over the conduct of its House of Representatives and Senate primaries in Kogi… Read more »
Liberia: Lipo Chief, African Counterparts Discuss Ai and the Future of Ip Systems
Liberian Observer
The Director General of the Liberia Intellectual Property Office (LIPO), Madam Garmai Koboi, is attending the 2026 Heads of Intellectual Property Offices Conference of the African… Read more »
Nigeria: India Nabs Four Nigerians for Alleged Online Romance Scam
Vanguard
No fewer than four Nigerians have been arrested in India over alleged fraud and impersonation offences linked to social media scams. Read more »
Nigeria: Doctors Suspend Strike in Akwa Ibom After EFCC Chair's Apology
Premium Times
The Akwa Ibom chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association suspended its strike after the EFCC chairman publicly apologised over the alleged assault of doctors at the University of… Read more »
Kenya: TikTok Removes 820,000 Videos in Kenya Safety Crackdown
Capital FM
NAIROBI,Kenya,May 19-TikTok has taken down 820,552 videos in Kenya in the fourth quarter of 2025 as part of its latest Community Guidelines Enforcement Report. Read more »
May 18
Africa: All of Africa Today - May 18, 2026
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South Africa: Former North West Premier Bushy Maape Dies - South African News Briefs - May 18, 2026
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Kenya: Four Killed, 348 Arrested in Nationwide Protests Over High Fuel Costs, Murkomen Says
Capital FM
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen says four people were killed Monday during nationwide protests sparked by rising fuel costs. Read more »
