Mnangagwa Retires Army Commander Sanyatwe, Appoints Him Sports Minister
New Zimbabwe
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has retired Lieutenant General Anselem Nhamo Sanyatwe as Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) Commander and curiously shunted him into a ministerial position. Read more »
Mnangagwa Sweats Over March 31 Protests Amid Internal Zanu-PF Revolt
New Zimbabwe
President Emmerson Mnangagwa is under pressure over the planned 31 March protests amid fresh challenges to his rule, which has been marred by accusations of corruption and… Read more »
Video Shows Missing Kenyan Officer in Hands of Haiti Gangs
Capital FM
A disturbing video has surfaced showing a Kenyan police officer, believed to be a member of the Multinational Security Support (MSS) Mission in Haiti, in the hands of suspected… Read more »
German Aid Worker Kidnapped in Somalia Seven Years Ago Pleads for Release
Shabelle
Sonja Nientiet, a German nurse who was abducted in Mogadishu seven years ago, has made her first public appearance, pleading for immediate release and a return to her home country. Read more »
Sassa Gold Card Swop Deadline Extended to End of April 2025
SAnews.gov.za
The deadline for South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) grant beneficiaries to swop their SASSA gold cards for the new Postbank cards has been extended to 30 April 2025. Read more »
Teachers Threaten to Down Tools, Demand Review of Salaries Before March 28
New Zimbabwe
THE Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) says it is planning a protest next week Friday to express its dissatisfaction with poor salaries. Read more »
Over 14,000 Kilograms of Fish Being Harvested Daily From GERD
ENA
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) has created the potential for daily fish production exceeding 14,000 Kilograms, Fisheries Development Desk Head Fasil Dawit disclosed. Read more »
Inside Tanzania's Life-Saving Birthcare Model
allAfrica
Tanzania is winning the battle against maternal and newborn deaths, as the latest numbers reveal a significant decline. Read more »
Nigeria, Spain Sign MOU to Consolidate Ties
Daily Trust
Nigeria and Spain have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on political consultations, establishing a mechanism for regular dialogue to advance areas of mutual interest and… Read more »
Prince Harry and Prince Seeiso Quit Charity After Leadership Clash
allAfrica
"What's transpired is unthinkable. We will always be Sentebale's founders, but this situation is beyond repair." Read more »
Haiti Confirms Death of Unaccounted for Kenyan Police Officer After Ambush
Capital FM
The Presidential Transitional Council (CPT) of Haiti has confirmed the death of a Kenyan officer reported as 'unaccounted for' by the Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission… Read more »
Chapo-Mondlane Meeting Presents a Glimmer of Hope for Mozambique [analysis]
ISS
Despite scepticism about the government's intentions, the meeting shows a shift in President Chapo's hardline approach to resolving post-election violence. Read more »
Supreme Court Slams 'Majority Bloc' Of Lawmakers Over Parallel Session
Liberian Observer
In a tense and revealing hearing before the full bench of the Supreme Court of Liberia on March 26, the ongoing leadership battle in the House of Representatives took a dramatic… Read more »
New Tax Bills Target Casinos With Stiff Penalties for Non-Compliance
Nile Post
Minister Musasizi outlined the stringent penalties for non-compliance, saying an operator of a casino, gaming or betting activity who does not use or is not integrated with the… Read more »
East African Crude Oil Pipeline Project Secures Massive Financial Injection From African Banks
Independent (Kampala)
EACOP, the company in charge of the construction and future operation of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline project from Kabaale in Uganda to Tanga in Tanzania, has got a massive… Read more »