April 20
South Africa: Komani Residents Given Ultimatum - Pay Rates or Lose Electricity
GroundUp
But protesters say they are being billed for services they do not receive Read more »
Somalia: Somali Police Destroy Al-Shabaab Extortion Checkpoint in Lower Shabelle Operation
Shabelle
Somalia's police counter-terrorism command said it carried out a planned operation targeting militant extortion activities in the Lower Shabelle region, killing a local leader and… Read more »
Kenya: Autopsies Underway for Two Killed in Mbeere North Protests
Capital FM
Postmortem examinations have commenced in Embu County for two young men who were shot dead during violent clashes between police and residents protesting the deteriorating… Read more »
Nigeria: Terrorists Attack Military Camp in Kwara, Kill Three Soldiers
Vanguard
Terrorists have again launched a deadly attack on the military camp in the Kemanji community, Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, killing three soldiers. Read more »
Liberia: 'Supreme Court a Graveyard for Our Decisions'
New Dawn
Pleebo, Maryland County, April 20, 2026 - The Representative of Pleebo-Sodoken District, Anthony F. Williams, has sparked public debate after describing the Supreme Court of… Read more »
Liberia: Accident Victim Accuses Traffic Police of Impeding Justice
Liberian Observer
A motor accident investigation in Bong County has taken a controversial turn, after an injured driver accused a senior police officer of accepting bribes and deliberately blocking… Read more »
Nigeria: Insecurity - Police Set Up New Unit
Daily Trust
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Commissioner, Ahmed Mohammed Sanusi, has announced the establishment of a new crime section named the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU)… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Arrest 42 Illegal Miners Over Fresh Abduction of Kwara Monarch
Vanguard
The Commissioner of Police in Kwara State, Mr Adekimi Ojo, has confirmed that 42 illegal miners have been arrested following the abduction of His Royal Highness. Read more »
Nigeria: Federal Govt Urged to Declare State of Emergency On Drug Abuse
Leadership
A group, Recovery Discovery Network, has made a passionate appeal to the federal government to declare a state of emergency on adolescent drug abuse. Read more »
Kenya: 4 Arrested in Embu Township Anti-Drug Raid, Police Recover 549 Annabis Rolls
Capital FM
Four suspects have been arrested following a targeted anti-drug operation in Embu Township, as authorities intensify efforts to dismantle illicit drug networks in the region. Read more »
Kenya: NACADA Seizes Sh4.1mn Ethanol Haul in Runda Crackdown
Capital FM
The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has seized a large consignment of illicit ethanol valued at over Sh4.1 million in a targeted… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Arrest 60-Year-Old Suspected Gun Runner, Recover Firearms
Premium Times
The police said the suspect has provided useful information about a network fabricating and distributing illegal arms in Cross River State. Read more »
South Africa: Parliament to Debate Key Budget Bills As MPs Resume Oversight Work
SAnews.gov.za
Parliament will this week focus on key budget legislation and oversight work as Members of Parliament return from the constituency period to resume committee activities. Read more »
Nigeria: JRB Partners Nigerian Police to Eliminate Illegal Roadblocks, Strengthen Tax Compliance Nationwide
Premium Times
The police also emphasized the need for a balanced approach, combining enforcement with stakeholder engagement, to address the root causes of illegal tax collection, including the… Read more »
Nigeria: Serie A - Nigerian Player Could Face Disciplinary Action for Fighting Fan
Daily Trust
Hellas Verona has revealed that Nigerian striker, Gift Orban, will face disciplinary action for violent conduct after video surfaced of the 23-year-old fighting a fan. Read more »
Liberia: Woman Charged With Manslaughter After Striking Fiancé to Death With Stone
Liberian Investigator
A Guinean national living in Brewerville has been charged with manslaughter after police say she struck her fiancé repeatedly on the neck and head with a stone during a… Read more »
Nigeria: Tech Entrepreneur Accuses EFCC of Harassment, Unlawful Seizure of Belongings
Premium Times
Mr Israel alleged that the EFCC chairman, Ola Olukoyede, asked him to delete a previous post detailing his grievances, while also inviting him for a meeting. Read more »
Namibia: Two Arrested for Game Hunting and Illegal Firewood
Namibian
Two suspects, aged 35 and 46, were arrested at the Tsumeb-Tsintsabis road block in the Oshikoto region on Friday after a police search discovered game meat and firewood in their… Read more »
April 19
South Africa: Madlanga Implicated Ekurhuleni Police Boss Arrest Sparks Corruption Outcry
Scrolla
Civic groups say the arrest of EMPD deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi is long overdue after serious allegations linking him to crime and corruption. The Democratic Alliance says the… Read more »
Namibia: Attempt to Evict Swapo Office Campers Fails
Namibian
An Urgent application in which Swapo tried to obtain a court order for the eviction of a group of people who set up a tented camp at the party's national headquarters in October… Read more »
Nigeria: NDLEA Warns Nigerians Against Receiving Unverified Packages From Abroad
Leadership
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has issued a stern warning to Nigerians to be cautious when asked to receive parcels from relatives or friends living overseas. The… Read more »
Uganda: VP Alupo Presides Over Pass Out of 1,200 Recruit Prison Warders
Independent (Kampala)
Vice President Rtd Major Jessica Alupo has presided over the passing out of 1,238 recruit warders on Saturday. Read more »
Nigeria: El-Rufai Raises Alarm Over 'Fresh Plot' Against Him
Daily Trust
Former Kaduna State governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, has raised alarm over what he described as a fresh plot to implicate him in criminal activities, alleging a coordinated effort… Read more »
Kenya: Three Gang Rape, Robbery With Violence Suspects Arrested in Butere
Capital FM
Police have arrested three suspects linked to a chilling incident of robbery with violence and gang rape in Butere. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's New Election Law Leaves Gaps - 5 Reforms for Free, Fair and Credible Polls [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Nigeria's new Electoral Act, passed in February 2026, is a significant attempt to overhaul the country's electoral framework. Read more »
