April 18
Kenya: Boda Boda Riders Petition Parliament to Be Included in the Bnpl Probe
Capital FM
The Boda-Boda Safety Association of Kenya has petitioned Parliament to be included in the ongoing probe into the regulation of the Buy-Now-Pay-Later (BNPL) credit sector. Read more »
April 17
Uganda: Deep-Rooted Election Violence Keeps Democracy in Shackles
Nile Post
Uganda has a complex history of human rights violations, including under the rule of Idi Amin from 1971 to 1979, where thousands were killed and many more tortured. Read more »
Liberia: Who Leaked Weah's Assets Declaration Document?
Liberian Observer
Liberia, like many other countries, has some form of asset declaration requirement for public officials, but the declared assets of most essential government officials are often… Read more »
Nigeria: EFCC Set to Arraign Ex-Governor Bello for N80 Billion Money Laundering
Premium Times
EFCC says the scheduled arraignment of former Governor Yahaya Bello "is coming on the heels of a warrant of arrest and enrolment order granted the EFCC by the court on Wednesday,… Read more »
Namibia: Namibia Rhino Poaching On Rise in First Quarter of 2024
VOA
Environmentalists in Namibia have accused local wildlife officials of hiding the real extent of rhino poaching in the Etosha National Park, which holds the highest concentration of… Read more »
Ethiopia: Council of Ministers Unanimously Approves Draft Transitional Justice Policy
Addis Standard
The Council of Ministers, in its meeting today, unanimously approved the draft Transitional Justice Policy after it "discussed and added additional input" to the draft. Read more »
Liberia: Attempted Murder Victim Decries Deception, Threats, Bribery
Liberian Observer
Jessica Lloyd agreed to marry Lucas Richards with the sole desire of fulfilling his wish to become a biological father. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Tells 2,100 Civil Servants With Fraudulent Certificates to Refund Public Funds
Capital FM
President William Ruto says 2,100 civil servants with fraudulent certificates should refund public funds and quit or face prosecution. Read more »
Zimbabwe: 49 Years On - Still No Closure On Edison Sithole's Disappearance
The Herald
One of the most painful disappearances of a prominent African nationalist occurred on October 15 1975, when Dr Edison Furatidzwayi Chisingaitwi Sithole and his personal assistant,… Read more »
Nigeria: How Nigeria, Neighbours Can Defeat Iswap Terror Group
Premium Times
Mass defections crippled JAS, one of two Boko Haram factions, but the same fate is unlikely to befall ISWAP. Read more »
Nigeria: Yoruba Nation - Court Remands 29 Suspected Agitators
Vanguard
The Iyaganku Chief Magistrates' Court in Ibadan has ordered the remand of 29 suspected Yoruba Nation agitators for invading the premises of the Oyo State Secretariat in Ibadan on… Read more »
Somalia: Nusoj Demands Immediate Release of Journalist Detained By Nisa in Brazen Assault On Press Freedom
Shabelle
17 April 2024: The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) vehemently condemns the arbitrary arrest and overnight detention of independent journalist Hussein Abdulle Mohamed… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Army Corporals in the Dock Over Spree of Armed Robberies, U.S.$145k Heist
New Zimbabwe
The net has closed in on four Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) officers, who were part of a notorious gang of nine armed robbers who terrorised Harare upmarket residents and fuel… Read more »
Ghana: Former Masloc CEO Jailed 10 Years in Absentia - Head of Operations Gets 5 Years
Ghanaian Times
The Accra High Court yesterday sentenced the former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC), Ms Sedina Christine Tamakloe Attionu, to 10… Read more »
Liberia: EPs Officer's Death Story Not Connecting
New Dawn
The Liberia National Police (LNP), under new leadership, has uncovered conflicting reports surrounding the death of Executive Protective Services (EPS) agent Melvin Earley while on… Read more »
Nigeria: Police to Prosecute Suspect Allegedly Caught With Fake Naira Notes
Premium Times
The police said the suspect confessed to the crime and have recovered some fake naira notes from him. Read more »
Rwanda: April 17, 1994 - Genocidal Govt Appoints Extremist Officials to Expedite Killings
New Times
On April 17, 1994, the genocidal government held a meeting in which some Governors were replaced by others considered more capable of speeding up the killings in their respective… Read more »
Uganda: Magistrate Says Husband Killed in Horrific Entebbe Accident
Nile Post
Raphael Okiot, a lawyer, has been a teaching assistant at the Law School of his alma mater, Uganda Christian University Read more »
Kenya: Court Suspends Koome's Move to Outlaw Medics' Strike in Urgent Suit
Capital FM
The High Court has suspended a directive by Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome ordering security services to reign in on striking medical professionals whose protests he… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Five Up for Stealing Copper Cables Worth U.S.$48 300
The Herald
Five suspects have been arrested on allegations of raiding a mine in Kadoma before stealing 2 572kg of copper cables worth over US$48 300. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Nine People Murdered Since Last Week
The Herald
At least nine people have been murdered in separate incidents countrywide since last week. Read more »
Nigeria: Updated - EFCC Lays Hours-Long Siege to Ex-Governor Bello 'S Abuja Residence
Premium Times
It was learnt that EFCC operatives arrived at the house at about 9.30 a.m. on Wednesday in a bid to effect Mr Bello's arrest. Read more »
Nigeria: Soldier Arrested Over Attempted Murder
Daily Trust
Homicide detectives from the Lagos State Police Command have arrested a lance corporal of the Nigerian Army (NA) over an attempt to kill a commercial motorcycle ride in the Ikorodu… Read more »
Nigeria: NAFDAC Bans Selling, Use of Dex Luxury Soap in Yobe
Daily Trust
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration Control (NAFDAC) has banned the selling and use of Dex Luxury Bar Soap due to the presence of the chemical, butylphenyl… Read more »
Uganda: Buliisa Locals Storm Court Over 'Unfair' Oil Project Compensation
Nile Post
When oil was discovered in the Albertine graben in 2004, it was followed by land acquisition by different companies involved in exploration activities. Read more »