April 21
Tanzania: Maasai Protest UNESCO's Complicity in their Eviction for 'Conservation'
Survival International
Eight UN experts say "conservation efforts must not come at the expense of human rights" Read more »
Somalia: 72 Media Freedom Violations Reported in Somalia, Including One Journalist Killing
Shabelle
The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) has today released its flagship State of the Media Report, exposing a media environment under sustained attack where journalists… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Over 5,000 People Affected By Human Rights Violations in March As Repression Mars Constitutional Amendment Bill Hearings
New Zimbabwe
Discover moreHealth community newsLegal advice servicesMobile news app subscriptionAT LEAST 5,013 people were affected by human rights violations in March, with a significant… Read more »
Ethiopia: Fears of Possible Escalation of Violence in Tigray
Agenzia Fides
The Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) has announced the restoration of a regional parliament, the election of which was one of the triggers for the war in northern Ethiopia. Read more »
Kenya: Ngong Court Frees 50 Youths Arrested in 2024 Anti-Finance Bill Protests
Capital FM
The Ngong Law Courts has cleared 50 youths who were arrested during the June 24, 2024 Gen Z-led demonstrations in Ongata Rongai, Kajiado North Constituency. Read more »
Ethiopia: Tigray Party Restores Pre-War Parliament, Jeopardising Northern Ethiopia Peace
RFI
Tigray's main political party, TPFL, said it was taking back control of the region's government, effectively voiding a peace deal with Ethiopia's federal government that ended one… Read more »
Kenya: 11 Arrested As Police Break Up Fuel Price Protests in Nairobi CBD
Capital FM
Activist Julius Kamau was among eleven protesters arrested in Nairobi's central business district on Tuesday as police moved to disperse small pockets of demonstrations over rising… Read more »
Liberia: Rep. Yekeh Kolubah Challenges House Action in Court
New Dawn
Montserrado County District #10 Representative Yekeh Kolubah on Monday denied that he has been expelled from the House of Representatives and said he is challenging the House's… Read more »
South Africa: Final Testimony Set for Lusikisiki Trial Within a Trial - South African News Briefs - April 21, 2026
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Southern Africa: A Fresh Continental Resolution Flags Rising Repression, Digital Interference, and Weak Legal Commitments As Key Threats to Credible Polls Across 12 Countries.
IFEX
Collaboration on International ICT Policy for East and Southern Africa (CIPESA) Read more »
Nigeria: Procedural Delays Persist, As Respondent Parties Seek Out-of-Court Settlement in Chief Nnaji's Suit
This Day
Proceedings resumed at the Federal High Court of Nigeria, Abuja Judicial Division, in the ongoing suit filed by former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche… Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame Discusses Health Cooperation With Gavi, WHO Officials
New Times
President Paul Kagame on Tuesday, April 21, met with Dr Sania Nishtar, Chief Executive Officer of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, and her delegation for discussions focused on ongoing… Read more »
Uganda: Wife of Bobi Wine's Aide Remanded Over SIM Card
Nile Post
The wife of an aide to National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi has been remanded over alleged misuse of a SIM card. Read more »
Uganda: Hospital Says MP Nakimuli's Death 'Has Weighed Deeply On Every Member of Our Team'
Nile Post
Alexandra Medical Centre has issued a formal statement amid growing public scrutiny following the death of former Kalangala District Woman MP Helen Nakimuli. Read more »
Kenya: NYS Procurement Head Denies Links to Embu Hotel in Sh2 Billion EACC Probe
Capital FM
A senior National Youth Service (NYS) official has denied any connection to an Embu hotel raided by anti-graft detectives as part of investigations into alleged corruption and… Read more »
Nigeria: Judge Warns Against Delays in Assets Forfeiture Case Against Malami, Sets Hearing Date
Premium Times
The judge warned lawyers against acts calculated to stall the forfeiture proceedings against assets traced to former Attorney-General of the Federation, Mr Malami. Read more »
Senegal: Building Trust to Buttress Senegal Against the Growing Threat of Violent Extremism
ACSS
Senegal's experience from the Casamance reveals that security agencies' trust-building with local communities is a practical means of gaining cooperation and preempting… Read more »
Nigeria: EFCC Raises Alarm Over Imposters Targeting Youths, Motorists
Vanguard
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has warned Nigerians about criminal gangs posing as its operatives to ambush youths and extort motorists across major cities. Read more »
Nigeria: El-Rufai to Remain in Custody As Court Defers Bail Ruling
Premium Times
The court ordered Mr El-Rufai to remain in ICPC custody. Read more »
Mozambique: Criminal Proceedings Opened Against Illegal Miners
AIM
The Provincial Attorney's Office, in the northern Mozambican province of Nampula, has opened criminal proceedings against four illegal miners allegedly involved in an attack… Read more »
Uganda: Doctors Demand Scientific Probe Into MP Nakimuli's Death
Nile Post
The Uganda Medical Association (UMA) has called for a transparent, evidence-based investigation into the death of Kalangala Woman MP Helen Nakimuli, warning against speculation as… Read more »
Namibia: Swapo Parties On Despite Protest Camp
Namibian
Swapo will proceed with its 66th anniversary celebrations this Sunday while respecting a court order allowing ex-combatants to continue their months-long protest at the party's… Read more »
Liberia: Tweah Takes Stand, Court Orders CBL Chief to Authenticate Key Evidence
Liberian Investigator
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Nigeria: Kaduna Court Adjourns Ruling On El-Rufai's Bail to June
Leadership
BThe Kaduna State High Court has adjourned ruling on the bail application filed by former Kaduna State governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, to June. Read more »
Africa: How Cross-Border Fraud Networks Were Dismantled Across Africa
Capital FM
Cybercrime networks are scaling rapidly across Africa, reusing infrastructure, digital platforms and cross-border tactics to outpace fragmented enforcement systems. Increasingly,… Read more »
