May 18
Sudan: Deadly Attacks Deepen Insecurity in South Darfur and Kassala Leaving At Least Eight Dead
Dabanga
Three people, including a child and a member of the civil administration guard, were killed in an armed ambush on the Gireida-Buram road in South Darfur on Saturday, amid mounting… Read more »
Rwanda: Singer Yampano Arrested Over Alleged Assault, Threats
New Times
Rwandan artiste Florien Uworizagwira, popularly known as Yampano, has been arrested by the Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) over an alleged series of criminal offences including… Read more »
Rwanda: Genocide Survivor Recounts Father's Last Days At Ndera Seminary
New Times
Elvis Nkundanyirazo, a survivor of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, remembers the painful journey he and his father endured before the latter was killed at Petit… Read more »
Kenya: Two Killed in Kiambu and Nakuru As Fuel Hike Protests Turn Deadly
Capital FM
At least two people were killed in Kiambu and Nakuru during protests sparked by the latest fuel price hikes, as police arrested several demonstrators amid widespread destruction… Read more »
Kenya: Heavy Security Deployed On Thika Road, Kiambu As Fuel Protests Turn Violent
Capital FM
Heavy security deployment was mounted across parts of Kiambu County and sections of Thika Road on Monday after incidents of vandalism, road barricades and destruction of vehicles… Read more »
Kenya: State Directed to Release SGR Contracts After Appeal Court Ruling
Capital FM
The Court of Appeal has ordered the disclosure of contracts and related documents for the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) project, upholding a High Court decision that directed the… Read more »
South Africa: Two Men Arrested After Viral Video of Women Playing With Guns
Scrolla
Police seized firearms seen in a viral social media video and arrested two men after finding the weapons were allegedly unlicensed. Gun Free South Africa says the viral gun video… Read more »
Nigeria: Makinde Confirms Killing of Teacher in Oyo School Abduction
Premium Times
Governor Makinde said intelligence received by the government indicated that the victims included school teachers, while confirming that one of them. Read more »
Somalia: International Calls Grow for Dialogue As Somalia Faces Political Uncertainty
Shabelle
Somalia has entered a new political phase as tensions deepen over elections and the mandate of the federal government, prompting renewed calls from international partners for… Read more »
Somalia: Western Diplomats Renew Efforts to Break Somalia Election Deadlock
Shabelle
Western diplomats have stepped up mediation efforts in Somalia's capital in an attempt to resolve a deepening political impasse over the country's electoral process, amid growing… Read more »
Nigeria: One Reportedly Shot Dead in Kano As Protesters Block Highway, Burn LG Secretariat Over Bandit Attacks
Premium Times
PREMIUM TIMES reported how the demonstration erupted between noon and 1:00 p.m. at the border between Gwarzo Local Government Area in Kano State and Malumfashi Local Government… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Over 70 Smuggled Vehicles Seized in Major Clampdown
New Zimbabwe
The National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe (NPAZ) last month seized over 70 vehicles that were smuggled into the country without being declared. Read more »
Zimbabwe: MCAZ Applauds Police, Vigilant Members of Public in Fight Against Counterfeit and Harmful Medicines
New Zimbabwe
The Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ) has hailed the police and members of the public for their vigilance in the sustained fight against fake, substandard,… Read more »
Nigeria: Fiscal Year Determined By Law, Not January-December Calendar - Govt
This Day
Director-General, Budget Office of the Federation (BoF), Dr. Tanimu Yakubu, yesterday defended the delayed publication of quarterly budget implementation reports, insisting that… Read more »
Kenya: Chaos As Burning Tyres Block Thika Road, Leaving Githurai Commuters Stranded
Capital FM
Chaos gripped Thika Road Monday morning after protesters lit tyres along sections of the road, forcing motorists to make abrupt U-turns and disrupting movement around the Githurai… Read more »
Kenya: Boda Boda Riders Abandon Apps As Transport Strike Boosts Demand Amid Fuel Protest
Capital FM
Ride-hailing boda boda operators abandoned digital apps on Monday and reverted to conventional roadside pick-ups as demand for two-wheel transport surged following a nationwide… Read more »
Nigeria: Stopping Rampant Police Killings! [editorial]
Premium Times
The quality of persons recruited into the Force needs to be improved urgently. And, very importantly, there is a need for better training and the hands-on operational supervision… Read more »
Nigeria: Kidnappings - Senate Vows to Fast-Track State Police As IGP Visits Oyo
Vanguard
IBADAN-- THE Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, over the weekend, paid a visit to Oyo State following the tragic terrorist attack and abduction incident that occurred… Read more »
Kenya: Kilimani Arrest in Multi-Million Gold Scam As Accomplice Escapes
Capital FM
A woman believed to be the mastermind behind a multi-million gold scam targeting an American national has been arrested by detectives from the DCI Nairobi Regional Headquarters. Read more »
Kenya: NPS Assures Public of Security As Nationwide Psv Strike Begins Over Fuel Prices
Capital FM
The National Police Service (NPS) has assured Kenyans of their safety as a planned nationwide public transport strike kicked off Monday, even as major PSV operators withdrew fleets… Read more »
Liberia: Judge Halts Sam Jackson Trial Over Autopsy Report the Defense Says It Has Never Seen
Liberian Investigator
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Ghana: Nacoc Raids Major Drug Hotspots in Greater Accra and Oti Regions
Ghanaian Times
The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has carried out a sweeping anti-drug operation across parts of Greater Accra and the Oti Region mainly to winout unscrupulous elements… Read more »
South Africa: ADSC Boss Oluwafemi Unveils Research Disputing Claims Nigerians Introduced Crime in South Africa
Vanguard
Sir Victor Walsh Oluwafemi, President and Founder of the Africa Development Studies Centre (ADSC), has unveiled a major historical and policy research presentation examining the… Read more »
South Africa: Brown Mogotsi in Court Over 'Fake Hit' Claims
Scrolla
Police say the firearm linked to Brown Mogotsi's alleged fake assassination attempt is also connected to murder and attempted murder cases. Brown Mogotsi's lawyer says the… Read more »
Nigeria: Neglected, Isolated - Untold Story of Uzuakoli Leprosy Colony Inmates
Vanguard
Established in 1932 as a sanctuary for sick and abandoned leprosy patients, the Uzuakoli Leprosy Colony once stood as a beacon of hope for people afflicted with leprosy. For… Read more »
