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Fri, 15 May 2026 12:15:12 GMT
Uganda: Ministers Set to Be Dropped, Moved in New Cabinet

[Nile Post] President Museveni is expected to constitute a new cabinet in coming hours as he begins his latest term, setting the stage for a reshuffle shaped by performance records, political balance, and strategic appointments across government.

Fri, 15 May 2026 12:06:46 GMT
Kenya: Wave of Staff Exits Looms At Deputy President's Office Ahead of 2027 Elections

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A wave of resignations is expected at the Office of the Deputy President as senior officials warn that dozens of staff members are preparing to leave public service ahead of the 2027 General Election, prompting an additional S...

Fri, 15 May 2026 13:40:27 GMT
Nigeria: Alleged N36m Fraud - EFCC Arraigns Blessing CEO in Lagos

[Premium Times] The latest arraignment adds to a string of controversies that have trailed Blessing CEO on social media in recent years.

Fri, 15 May 2026 13:40:08 GMT
Kenya: Matatu Operators Announce 50 Percent Fare Hike, Threaten Nationwide Strike Over Fuel Price Shock

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Matatu operators have announced plans to increase fares by up to 50 per cent following a sudden rise in fuel prices, warning of a nationwide strike beginning Monday if the government does not intervene to address rising operat...

Fri, 15 May 2026 13:39:31 GMT
Liberia: CDC Accuses Boakai Administration of Offering $275,000 Bribe to Convict Tweah

[Liberian Investigator] The Congress for Democratic Change used a National Unification Day press conference Thursday at its temporary headquarters on Fifth Street in Sinkor's Plumkor community to accuse the Boakai administration of payingUS$275,000 t...

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Benin

Mon, 11 May 2026 18:17:38 GMT
Illegal Gamblers Are Beating Benin's State Lottery At Its Own Game

[Daba Finance] Benin's state lottery operator (BRVM: LNBB) posted a 36% fall in net profit in 2025 and the company's management was unusually candid about why: unlicensed competitors are winning.

Mon, 11 May 2026 18:17:35 GMT
Bank of Africa Benin Grows Income As Deposits, Commissions Rise

[Daba Finance] Bank of Africa Benin (BRVM: BOAB) opened 2026 on solid ground, growing its net banking income 11% in the year to March compared to the same period a year earlier, driven by a near-19% jump in fee and commission income and an 8.5% rise ...

Wed, 06 May 2026 10:57:09 GMT
Benin Hands Romuald Wadagni a Growth Mandate and a Democratic Test

[ISS] How Benin's new president ensures inclusive growth, opens civic and political space and rebuilds regional ties will define his term.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 04:59:09 GMT
Benin Election - Wadagni's Landslide Win Raises Questions About His Legitimacy

[The Conversation Africa] Romuald Wadagni won the 2026 presidential election in Benin with over 94% of the vote. Wadagni, 50, is a technocrat who became an influential finance minister under Patrice Talon from 2016 until his election.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 06:48:01 GMT
All of Africa Today - April 17, 2026

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Botswana

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 04:52:28 GMT
Botswana Launches Program Linking Startups to $150m Climate Fund

[Daba Finance] Botswana Innovation Fund and Scalar International launched the Scalar Botswana Innovation Program, a 12-month initiative to support climate and digital technology startups.

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 05:15:57 GMT
Boko Commits to Advance BIUST Mission

[Botswana Daily News] Palapye -- President Advocate Duma Boko has promised to champion Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST)'s mission, advocate its interests and promote its achievements within Botswana and beyond. Pres...

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:08:10 GMT
FMD Prevalence Declines

[Botswana Daily News] Masunga -- Vaccination for Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) at Zone 6b, North of Bisoli Farm is at 95.5 per cent and at 96 per cent at Zone 3c - Maitengwe but a small number of cattle still show a few signs of the disease.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:08:59 GMT
Revamped Mpatlise App to Revitalise Agriculture

[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- The launch of the revamped Mpatlise Application signals a step in advancing Botswana's digital transformation and revitalising the agricultural sector.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 06:46:58 GMT
Govt Backs Stanbic Housing Loan Initiative

[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- In a strategic bid to address housing demand in Botswana, Stanbic Bank Botswana has unveiled Legae Home Loan, an initiative aimed at making home ownership a possibility for Batswana.

Burkina Faso

Thu, 07 May 2026 07:08:21 GMT
Burkina Faso's Junta Escalates Attack On Information

[HRW] Ban on TV5Monde Reflects Broader Offensive Against Independent Media

Tue, 05 May 2026 05:58:08 GMT
Somali Security Minister Visits Burkina Faso to Boost Security Cooperation

[Shabelle] Ouagadougou -- Somalia's security Minister, Abdullahi Sheikh Ismail (Fartaag), has arrived in Burkina Faso for an official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral security cooperation, officials said.

Tue, 05 May 2026 18:09:17 GMT
BOA Burkina Faso Revenue Falls As Country Risk Weighs On Lending

[Daba Finance] Bank of Africa Burkina Faso, the Ouagadougou-based lender and BMCE Group subsidiary, opened 2026 with net profit of 4.52 billion FCFA ($8.1 million) in the first quarter, down 13% from 5.2 billion FCFA ($9.3 million) a year earlier, as...

Tue, 05 May 2026 18:08:28 GMT
Coris Bank Profit Up 22 Percent in Standout First-Quarter Results

[Daba Finance] Coris Bank International, the Ouagadougou-based lender listed on the BRVM, delivered a first-quarter result that stands out across the regional banking sector, with net profit rising 22% to 21.5 billion FCFA ($38.4 million) and deposit...

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:01:51 GMT
All of Africa Today - April 29, 2026

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Burundi

Mon, 11 May 2026 08:30:18 GMT
Burundi, South Sudan Ruling Party Leaders Arrive Ahead of Museveni Inauguration

[Nile Post] Senior leaders of ruling parties in Burundi and South Sudan this evening arrived at Entebbe International Airport ahead of President Museveni's seventh inauguration slated for Tuesday.

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:51:53 GMT
Central Sahel - Millions of Children in Humanitarian Need, Unicef Official Warns

[UN News] Nearly 7.5 million children across the Central Sahel region in Africa are in urgent need of humanitarian assistance - "an emergency that remains too far from the attention of the international community," a senior official with the UN child...

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 06:37:30 GMT
Brussels Must Stop Sheltering FDLR Financiers

[New Times] Belgium's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister, Maxime Prévot, recently dismissed allegations that Brussels is arming Burundi to wage war against Rwanda, calling them false and entirely unfounded. He went further, warni...

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:49:29 GMT
2027 - Burundi's President Named Ruling Party Candidate

[Daily Trust] Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye has been named as the candidate of his ruling party for the presidential election due to be held next year, the party said on Sunday.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:12:36 GMT
Mystery Shrouds Death of Burundi Information Minister

[New Times] The Burundian Minister for Media and Communication, Gabby Bugaga was found dead in the morning of Thursday, April 16, according to media reports from the neighbouring country.

Cameroon

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 06:51:52 GMT
Dangote Refinery Sells PMs Cargoes to Cote d'Ivoire, Cameroon, 3 Others

[Daily Trust] The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has strengthened Nigeria's presence in the regional energy market with the sale of 12 cargoes, totalling 456,000 tonnes (456KT) of refined petroleum products.

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 18:12:21 GMT
Cameroon to Launch First Census in Two Decades Next Month

[Daba Finance] Cameroon will begin its fourth General Population and Housing Census on April 24, with field operations running through May 29, marking the country's first full census since 2005.

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:25:52 GMT
A Cameroon-Central African Republic Strategy Could Disrupt Illicit Gold Networks

[ISS] A four-part plan could enable both countries to deal with the artisanal gold mining economy that is fuelling border crime.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 06:58:59 GMT
All of Africa Today - March 5, 2026

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Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:38:30 GMT
UK to Stop Issuing Study Visas for Cameroon and Sudan

[Vanguard] The British government announced Tuesday that it would stop issuing education visas to nationals from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar and Sudan and work visas for Afghans as part of its broader clampdown on asylum seekers.

Cape Verde

Mon, 11 May 2026 06:15:25 GMT
How an SA Team of Scientists Hunted a Rare Hantavirus Strain

[Daily Maverick] South African medical scientists have, just like with Covid-19, once again done the country proud by working fast and efficiently to discover the cause of death and illness on a stricken cruise ship.

Thu, 07 May 2026 06:39:26 GMT
I've Investigated a Hantavirus Outbreak. Here's What I Can Tell You About the Cruise Ship Cluster

[The Conversation Africa] The cruise ship cluster of hantavirus cases continues to grow. The World Health Organization reports that as of May 6 there were eight cases, three of whom are confirmed by laboratory testing as hantavirus. In recent days, w...

Thu, 07 May 2026 06:36:09 GMT
Hantavirus Outbreak - Another Passenger Contracts Disease

[UN News] It's been confirmed that another passenger from the cruise liner linked to the outbreak of hantavirus has contracted the disease, which has claimed the lives of three people on board and sparked an international alert coordinated by the UN ...

Tue, 05 May 2026 15:59:45 GMT
10 Things to Know About Hantavirus

[Vanguard] Hantavirus has returned to global attention following reports of a suspected outbreak aboard a cruise ship travelling across the Atlantic Ocean, where multiple passengers reportedly died and others fell seriously ill.

Central Africa

Fri, 15 May 2026 11:32:05 GMT
Africa: African Union to Convene the Chairperson's 17th High-Level Retreat On the Promotion of Peace, Security and Stability in Africa in Libreville, Gabon

[African Union] The African Union Commission will convene the Chairperson's 17th High-Level Retreat on the Promotion of Peace, Security and Stability in Africa from 21 to 22 May 2026 in Libreville, Republic of Gabon.

Fri, 15 May 2026 11:23:40 GMT
Congo-Kinshasa: Ebola Outbreak Declared in Eastern DR Congo As Regional Alert Raised

[RFI] Africa's top public health body has declared a new Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo's eastern Ituri province, raising concerns over cross-border spread in a region already affected by conflict and frequent population movements...

Fri, 15 May 2026 10:11:53 GMT
Rwanda: Nyarugenge Court Hears DJ Toxxyk's Appeal Case

[New Times] Nyarugenge Intermediate Court on Friday morning started hearing an appeal case involving Arnaud Shema de Bosscher, popularly known as DJ Toxxyk, who was recently found guilty on four charges related to a fatal road accident and drug-relat...

Fri, 15 May 2026 11:02:48 GMT
Rwanda: Rubavu Derby - Etincelles Aims for Survival Against Marines

[New Times] Struggling Etincelles FC will battle local rivals Marines FC in a crucial BK Pro League Rubavu derby at Umuganda Stadium on Saturday at 3PM.

Fri, 15 May 2026 11:01:54 GMT
Africa: Malaika Uwamahoro's Rallying Rap Turns Heads At Africa CEO Forum

[New Times] Malaika Uwamahoro on Thursday, May 14, brought a cultural touch to the opening ceremony of the 13th Africa CEO Forum at Kigali Convention Centre, where more than 2,000 heads of state, chief executives and entrepreneurs from 75 countries g...

Central African Republic

Sun, 10 May 2026 20:03:10 GMT
Central African Republic - Funding Cuts Put Humanitarian Support At Risk

[UN News] The Central African Republic (CAR) is making progress towards stability and security but major aid budget cuts threaten humanitarian operations there, a senior official with the UN aid coordination office OCHA said on Friday in New York.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 04:11:23 GMT
UN Peacekeeping Missions Under Strain As Funding Cuts and New Threats Grow

[UN News] From election support in the Central African Republic to patrols in the disputed Abyei region, UN peacekeepers are operating in increasingly volatile environments - but shrinking resources and new threats, including drone warfare, are testi...

Chad

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 04:45:32 GMT
Propaganda Machine - Inside Russia's Drive to Shift Chad From Western Influence

[RFI] Russian operatives worked in Chad in 2024 to pull the country closer to Moscow and away from Western influence, internal documents reviewed by an international media consortium reveal. The papers show efforts to build ties with Chadian authorit...

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 07:06:54 GMT
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Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:31:14 GMT
Chad Relocates Refugees Amid Rising Tensions At Border With Sudan

[RFI] Chad has begun the emergency relocation of refugees from its border with Sudan as the army prepares to deploy to the area in response to cross-border attacks, an official from the country's refugee agency said on Monday.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 04:40:57 GMT
Sudan War Spillover Kills 17 More Civilians in Chad

[People's Dispatch] After a drone originating from the war-torn Sudan struck a Chadian town, the Chadian government shut its border and ordered military retaliation against any future attacks.

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 07:38:33 GMT
Chad Shuts Sudan Border After Drone Strike Kills Civilians in El Tina

[Dabanga] El Tina / N'djamena / Mabrouka -- Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Déby has ordered the immediate closure of Chad's 1,300-kilometre border with Sudan and placed the military on maximum alert following a deadly drone strike on a border ...

Comoros

Thu, 14 May 2026 07:58:03 GMT
Rwanda Confirms Tanzania, Comoros Friendlies During Camp in Morocco

[New Times] Rwanda will face Tanzania and Comoros in international friendly matches during the June FIFA international window, according to Rwanda FA Secretary General Bonnie Mugabe.

Congo-Brazzaville

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 04:07:57 GMT
Congo-Brazzaville Election - Boycotts, Blackouts and Growing Dissent but Denis Sassou Nguesso Held On to Power

[The Conversation Africa] The 2026 presidential election in Congo-Brazzaville (the Republic of the Congo) returned Denis Sassou Nguesso for a fifth consecutive term, with a definitive 94.90% of the vote.

Congo-Kinshasa

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 05:27:37 GMT
Genocide in Eastern DR Congo and Capitol Hill's Forgotten Truths

[New Times] In May 1998, inside the chambers of the United States Congress, a hearing took place that should have permanently shaped international policy toward Central Africa.

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:03:14 GMT
Escalating Violence and Influx of Returnees in DR Congo Fuel Regional Instability

[IPS] United Nations -- In the month following the reopening of the Burundi-Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) border, the humanitarian crisis in the DRC has deteriorated considerably, recently marked by an influx of Congolese refugees returning home...

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:13:55 GMT
Uganda's Refugees to Top Two Million

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Uganda's refugee population is set to rise to over two million as the country is expected to host another 27,000 in the 2026/2027 financial year.

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 04:34:29 GMT
Violence Intensifies As UN Mission Pledges Continued Support

[UN News] The security and political situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) remains "extremely tense", a senior UN official told the Security Council on Thursday.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:00:23 GMT
Uganda to Withdraw Troops From Some Positions in Eastern DR Congo, Says Gen Muhoozi

[Nile Post] Uganda is set to withdraw some of its troops that are deployed in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, the Chief of Defence Forces in the UPDF, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba said.

Djibouti

Mon, 11 May 2026 06:15:18 GMT
Tanzania Hails Elected Djibouti President, Wishes Him Success in Serving His People

[Daily News] Djibouti -- THE Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Mahmoud Thabit Kombo, represented Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan at the inauguration ceremony of Djibouti President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh, held at the...

Wed, 06 May 2026 07:07:23 GMT
Somalia Bids Farewell to Djibouti Ambassador After End of Tenure

[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation on Tuesday received Djibouti's Ambassador to Somalia, Mohamed Ibrahim Youssouf, for a farewell meeting marking the end of his diplomatic mission.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:32:27 GMT
Prime Minister Abiy Receives Djibouti Foreign Minister, Discusses Bilateral Cooperation

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- --Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed hosted Abdoulkader Houssain Omar, Djibouti's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, at his office in the early hours of this morning.

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Equatorial Guinea

Fri, 15 May 2026 10:33:48 GMT
Appointment of Bishop of Bata

[Agenzia Fides] Vatican City -- The Holy Father, Leo XIV, has appointed Bishop Miguel Angel Nguema Bee Etete, S.D.B., currently Apostolic Administrator of the same See and Bishop of the Diocese of Ebebiyin, as Bishop of the Diocese of Bata.

Fri, 08 May 2026 12:09:12 GMT
Tinubu, Nass Urged to Ratify Malabo Protocol to Strengthen Fight Against Terrorism, Others

[This Day] Abuja -- President Bola Tinubu and the National Assembly have been urged to sign into law the Malabo Protocol to strengthen the country's fight against all forms of violent crimes, including terrorism and drug trafficking, that are current...

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 07:07:52 GMT
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Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:51:27 GMT
Pope Leo Decries Inequality in Corrupt Equatorial Guinea

[DW] Pope Leo XIV continued his tour of Africa with a Mass in Equatorial Guinea. The pontiff called for more justice in the country as the nation's president and his family looked on.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:34:29 GMT
Pope Leo Criticises Equatorial Guinea Prisons As He Winds Up Africa Tour

[Nile Post] BBC - Pope Leo has criticised the treatment of prisoners in Equatorial Guinea, ahead of a visit to a jail known for its dire conditions.

Eritrea

Fri, 15 May 2026 10:59:25 GMT
Eritrea's Agricultural Development Over the Past 35 Years - Significant Progress in the Regulation of Agricultural Products Part II

[Shabait] Over the past 35 years of independence, substantial efforts have been undertaken to ensure the availability of safe and nutritious agricultural products in markets across Eritrea. According to reports from the Regulatory Services Department...

Wed, 06 May 2026 09:53:32 GMT
U.S. Seeks to Lift Sanctions On Eritrea

[HRW] Concerned Governments Should Not Overlook Dire Rights Record

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:17:49 GMT
Sovereignty Vs. Hegemonic Ambition - Ethiopia's Expansionist Quest for Outlet to the Sea

[Shabait] Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has once again, in his recent rhetoric, aired via Ethiopian state media earlier this month, attempted to frame sovereign sea access as an "existential" and "irreversible national objective."

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:17:10 GMT
Mischaracterizations Surrounding Prospects for Eritrea-United States Rapprochement

[Shabait] The Embassy of the State of Eritrea in Washington, D.C. takes note of the recent article published by The Wall Street Journal on prospects for resetting relations between Eritrea and the United States.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:58:47 GMT
UNHCR Guidance Note On Eritrea - Fact, Context, and the Politics of Omission

[Shabait] Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 22 April 2026

Ethiopia

Fri, 15 May 2026 12:22:17 GMT
Ethiopia Calls for Reform of Global Governance, Multilateral Systems At Brics Meeting

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia called for sweeping reforms to global governance and multilateral institutions, urging the international community to build a world order that is more equitable, representative, legitimate and just.

Fri, 15 May 2026 12:22:17 GMT
Ethiopian National Dialogue Commission Reports Progress As Talks Enter Critical Phase

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The Ethiopian National Dialogue Commission said on Friday it has completed agenda collection in 93 percent of the country and is preparing to move into a critical new phase of the national dialogue process aimed at producing conc...

Fri, 15 May 2026 12:22:17 GMT
Ethiopia, India to Collaborate Across Range of Sectors

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopian Minister of Foreign Affairs Gedion Timothewos held discussions with the Minister of External Affairs of India, S. Jaishankar.

Fri, 15 May 2026 12:22:17 GMT
PM Abiy Praises Ethiopia's Dialogue Commission, Calls for Concrete Outcomes

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed praised commissioners of the Ethiopian National Dialogue Commission for their patience and professional work in advancing Ethiopia's national dialogue process.

Fri, 15 May 2026 12:22:17 GMT
Ethiopia's Quest for Sea Access 'Perfectly Legitimate,' Says French Ambassador

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- France's Ambassador to Ethiopia, Alexis Lamek, has affirmed that Ethiopia's efforts to diversify access to the sea are "perfectly legitimate", describing the matter as a reasonable aspiration for the world's most populous country...

Gabon

Fri, 15 May 2026 11:32:05 GMT
African Union to Convene the Chairperson's 17th High-Level Retreat On the Promotion of Peace, Security and Stability in Africa in Libreville, Gabon

Fri, 15 May 2026 16:41:28 GMT
Museveni, Gabon's Nguema Discuss Industrialisation and African Self-Reliance

[Nile Post] President Museveni has hosted President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema of Gabon at State House, Entebbe.

Thu, 07 May 2026 12:46:16 GMT
Gabonese President Begins Official Visit to Angola Today

[ANGOP] Luanda -- The President of Gabon, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, begins a three-day state visit to Angola on Wednesday, at the invitation of the Angolan Head of State, João Lourenço, with an agenda focused on strengthening bilateral ...

Thu, 07 May 2026 17:54:27 GMT
Adão De Almeida Underlines Multifaceted Relationship Between Angola and Gabon

[ANGOP] Luanda -- The Speaker of the National Assembly, Adão de Almeida, said today in Luanda that the relationship between Angola and Gabon is based on trust and multifaceted cooperation, extending to the fields of politics, economy, society an...

Tue, 05 May 2026 00:11:37 GMT
President Mahama in Gabon for First International Forum Focused On Innovation and Development

[Ghanaian Times] President John Dramani Mahama has arrived in Libreville, Gabon, to participate in the inaugural Libreville International Forum for Innovation and Development, a high-level event that brings together Heads of State, government officia...

Gambia

Tue, 12 May 2026 15:28:53 GMT
Barrow Vows to Recover 'Every Dalasi' Lost

[The Point] President Adama Barrow has vowed to "follow legal procedures to recover public funds" from Local Government Councils if recommended, as he received the long-awaited Local Government Commission of Inquiry (LGCI) report Monday after three y...

Wed, 13 May 2026 15:34:59 GMT
Police Arrest 15 Activists At Anti-Corruption Group's Anniversary Celebration

[MFWA] The Gambia Police Force has arrested 15 anti-corruption activists from the group Gambians Against Looted Assets (GALA) on Friday, May 8, 2026, after they gathered inside the Youth Monument at Westfield to mark GALA's one-year anniversary after...

Wed, 13 May 2026 05:17:26 GMT
14 Gala Movement Members Charged With Unlawful Assembly, Granted Bail By Court

[Foroyaa] Fourteen members of the Gala Movement on Monday, 11 May 2026, appeared before the Kanifing Magistrates' Court on charges of unlawful assembly and common nuisance following their arrest at the Westfield Youth Monument on 8 May.

Mon, 11 May 2026 17:59:02 GMT
Gambia Still Amongst EU's 'Safe Country' of Return

[The Point] The Gambia is still considered as a "safe country of return" for asylum seekers designated by the EU, thus prompting a huge rejection of claims submitted by applicants.

Mon, 11 May 2026 17:59:07 GMT
Bensouda Warns Alkalo Attestation Opens Door to Voter Fraud

[The Point] Kanifing Municipal Council Mayor Talib Ahmed Bensouda has raised concerns over the government's continued use of Alkalo attestation in the voter registration process, warning that the practice creates room for political interference and m...

Ghana

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 06:45:42 GMT
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Thu, 30 Apr 2026 06:37:12 GMT
Why Ghana Walked Away From a U.S. Health Deal

[DW] Talks between Ghana and the US over a bilateral healthcare deal have stalled, after Accra voiced concerns regarding sensitive data sharing. Several African countries have pushed back on the deals, while some have signed.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:16:27 GMT
Minority Calls for Action Over Xenophobic Attacks On Ghanaians in South Africa

[Ghanaian Times] The Minority Caucus on Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee has called for urgent and decisive action following recent xenophobic attacks on Ghanaians living in South Africa.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:15:08 GMT
Late Footballer Frimpong's Funeral Rites Today

[Ghanaian Times] Members of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) Executive Council (ExCo) will throng the funeral grounds of the late Dominic Frimpong, the footballer that lost his life in a gang robbery attack.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:16:27 GMT
Hoshii Int'l Ltd. Unveiled As Gold Partner for 24th Africa Senior Athletics Championship

[Ghanaian Times] The Minister of Sports and Recreation, Mr Kofi Adams, has unveiled Hoshii International Limited as the gold partner for the 24th Africa Senior Athletics Championships to be hosted in Ghana at the University of Ghana Stadium on May 12...

Guinea

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:15:11 GMT
Nimba Lawmaker Says Talks Ongoing to Secure Withdrawal of Guinean Troops

[Liberian Observer] Nyahn G. Flomo has assured citizens that the ongoing border dispute between Liberia and Guinea will be resolved through diplomatic means, emphasizing that the country's sovereignty remains non-negotiable.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:48:28 GMT
Nimbaians Panic As Guinean Army Chief Enters Ganta

[Liberian Observer] What authorities describe as a routine, "friendly" military engagement has instead stirred unease among residents of Nimba County, especially those in Ganta, as residents grapple with growing fears linked to the ongoing Liberia-Gu...

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:50:27 GMT
Bishop Kortu Brown Urges Inclusion of Ex-President Sirleaf in Liberia-Guinea Border Mediation, Warns Handling of Crisis Will Define Boakai-Koung Administration

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The former President of the Liberia Council of Churches (LCC) Bishop Kortu Brown has described as an "hour of temptation" for the Unity Party (UP) led-government of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai the huge presence of Guin...

Guinea Bissau

Kenya

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 10:49:31 GMT
Kenya to Offer Patients Free Six-Month HIV 'Breakthrough' Prevention Jab

[RFI] Kenya's health authorities have begun administering lenacapavir, a long-acting HIV prevention drug delivered by injection that offers protection for six months. The treatment will be available free of charge to eligible patients, making Kenya o...

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:34:40 GMT
ODM Collapse Laid Bare By Fresh By-Election Losses

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Fresh by-election results and growing internal divisions have raised questions about the political future of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), with Thursday's contests showing the party struggling to remain competitive eve...

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:34:39 GMT
Kenya Medical, Dental Associations Raise Alarm Over KMPDC Corruption Llegations

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kenya Medical Association (KMA) and the Kenya Dental Association (KDA) have jointly raised serious concerns over allegations of corruption, fraudulent facility registration, and irregular licensure at the Kenya Medical Pra...

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:34:38 GMT
Amnesty Kenya, Civil Groups Demand Urgent Cabinet Memo to Tackle Femicide

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Civil society organizations, including Amnesty International Kenya, the ENDFemicideKE Movement, and the #HumanIsMyID Alliance, have called on the Ministry of Gender, Culture, the Arts and Heritage to urgently submit a Cabinet ...

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:21:20 GMT
Residents Protest Over Gachagua's Racist Remarks Against MP Zaheer Jhanda, Demand NCIC Action

[Capital FM] Kisii -- Residents of Nyaribari Chache Constituency have staged protests at Keumbu Market following alleged racist remarks by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua targeting area MP Zaheer Jhanda during an opposition tour in Kisii on ...

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Wed, 20 May 2026 09:00:00 +0300
Ruto's jet-set lifestyle sparks fury as hustlers suffer on the ground

Rutos overseas engagements have triggered a fresh political storm over timing, optics and leadership priorities.

Tue, 19 May 2026 18:00:00 +0300
With all due respect: Kaunda breaks silence after viral outburst

Kaunda said he never anticipated the attention that followed his remarks.

Mon, 18 May 2026 14:51:11 +0300
Mbadi dismisses matatu strike, warns against "emotional decisions"

UPDATE: Treasury, Transport and Energy ministries to meet matatu owners this evening to resolve ongoing crisis, CS Mbadi says.

Sun, 17 May 2026 17:48:11 +0300
Gideon Moi promises to reveal details of talks with Ruto

Kanu Chairman Gideon Moi described the issues as sensitive and weighty and promised to address them publicly at the right moment.

Sat, 16 May 2026 16:00:00 +0300
Staff exits loom at DP Kindiki's office as Sh95m set for gratuity payments

Resignations are looming at the Deputy President Kithure Kindiki ahead of the 2027 elections with the office now forced to set aside Sh95.4 million for gratuity payments.

Kenya News

Mon, 18 May 2026 14:41:24 +0300
Concern over management of Nairobi Food Certification Unit

The KEHPHPU has accused Nairobi City County of unlawfully deploying unqualified personnel to manage the Food Hygiene and Medical Certification Unit at City Hall.

Sun, 17 May 2026 11:47:54 +0300
Partial closure on Ngong road as KURA finalises Sh3.8 B junction mall viaduct

Motorists using the busy Ngong Road and Naivasha Road corridor in Nairobi should brace for temporary traffic disruptions during evening hours.

Mon, 11 May 2026 10:58:13 +0300
Four-month closure of Eldoret Road for Nairobi River Bridge works

Motorists using Eldoret Road in Nairobi will face major traffic disruptions after the Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) announced the closure of a section of the road

Sun, 10 May 2026 13:56:23 +0300
13 suspects arrested in Trans Nzoia gang crackdown

13 suspects arrested in Gitwamba, Trans-Nzoia county on Saturday in an operation targeting criminal gangs, NPS says.

Fri, 08 May 2026 22:38:27 +0300
Detectives arrest 68-year-old woman, seize suspected narcotics in Nairobi

Detectives arrestes 68-year-old woman, recover suspected narcotic drugs in an operation targeting drug trafficking in Nairobi.

Lesotho

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:47:54 GMT
Lesotho Starts Process of Amnesty for Nationals Banned By South Africa

[GroundUp] Lists to be sent to SA for approval

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 06:45:29 GMT
Women Weavers - the Backbone of Lesotho's Textile Legacy

[GroundUp] For many of the weavers, the work is more than a livelihood, it is a legacy

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:28:12 GMT
Lesotho's Prisons in Bad Shape Despite Years of Recommendations, Report Says

[GroundUp] Tuberculosis, scabies and pellagra are spreading in the country's severely overcrowded prisons

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:01:18 GMT
Home Affairs Refutes Claims That Lesotho Nationals Can Enter South Africa Without Passports

[SAnews.gov.za] The Department of Home Affairs has expressed concern over unfounded media reports and social media posts suggesting that nationals of Lesotho will no longer be required to present valid passports when entering South Africa.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:21:28 GMT
Home Affairs Dismisses False Reports on Passport-Free Travel for Lesotho Nationals

[Govt of SA] The Department of Home Affairs has noted with concern various unfounded media reports and social media posts suggesting that Lesotho nationals will no longer be required to present valid passports when entering South Africa. These report...

Liberia

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:06:42 GMT
Seven in 10 Liberian Prisoners Have Never Been Convicted, Govt Official Reveals

[Liberian Investigator] Published: April 29, 2026

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:10:07 GMT
National Security Advisor Fires Back At Office of War Crimes Court Chief, Denies Sabotage Claims, Warns Against 'Misinformation Campaign'

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The Office of the National Security Advisor has strongly rejected allegations by the Executive Director of the Office for the Establishment of the War and Economic Crimes Court for Liberia (OWECC-L), Cllr. Jallah A. Barb...

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:37:21 GMT
Cephas Announces Liberia to Host Ydua Youth Forum

[Liberian Investigator] MONROVIA -- The Chairman of the National Youth League of the Unity Party, Togar Melvin Cephas, has announced that the Board of the Young Democrat Union of Africa (YDUA) has concluded a high-level working session to finalize pr...

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:06:42 GMT
Supreme Court Clears Way for Trial of Firm Accused of Diverting $851,000 From Foreign Affairs Renovation

[Liberian Investigator] Published: April 30, 2026

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:12:23 GMT
Liberia, Japan Launch Integrated Education Initiative Under $118b Supplementary Budget

[Liberian Investigator] MONROVIA -- The Ministry of Education (MOE), in collaboration with the Government of Japan and United Nations partners, has launched the 2025 Japan Supplementary Budget Projects, marking a major step toward strengthening Liber...

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Madagascar

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 06:45:42 GMT
All of Africa Today - April 30, 2026

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Thu, 30 Apr 2026 06:41:06 GMT
Former French Soldier Detained Over Alleged Madagascar Sabotage Plot

[allAfrica] A former French serviceman has been detained in Madagascar over an alleged plot to destabilise the country. The French national had been charged with multiple offences, including criminal conspiracy and plotting to sabotage infrastructure...

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:21:47 GMT
Uhuru in Ghana for High-Level Tana Forum On African Security

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Former President Uhuru Kenyatta is in Accra for the Tana Forum on Security in Africa, a high-level continental platform focused on peace, governance, and security challenges across the continent.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:01:38 GMT
Madagascar's Transport Infrastructure Gets a Major Boost With World Bank Group Support

[World Bank] Washington -- Transport infrastructure is the backbone of Madagascar's economy, supporting domestic trade, food supply chains, tourism, and exports. Yet years of underinvestment, compounded by repeated cyclones, have left key corridors v...

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 04:18:17 GMT
Madagascar's Ancient Baobabs Store 700 Years of Climate Secrets - What They Reveal

[The Conversation Africa] Madagascar is home to seven species of baobab trees, of which six are found nowhere else on the planet. Many of the trees have been alive for well over 1,000 years. The ancient trees have become symbols of Madagascar itself....

Malawi

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:20:08 GMT
PAC Cracks Down On Yusuf Investments Over Defiance in Amaryllis Deal Probe

[Nyasa Times] Parliament's Public Accounts Committee (PAC) is moving to cite Yusuf Investments Limited for contempt after its chairperson, Shiraz Yusuf, abruptly walked out of proceedings when denied a request for a closed-door hearing.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:19:32 GMT
Ecama Demands Fuel Levy Cuts As Prices Soar, Shortages Bite

[Nyasa Times] President of the Economics Association of Malawi (ECAMA), Bertha Bangara, has thrown her weight behind growing calls to scrap non-essential levies on fuel--warning that the current pricing structure is squeezing households and pushing t...

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:19:12 GMT
Yusuf Investments Objects Amaryllis Probe - Says Committee Lacks Jurisdiction On Private Entities

[Nyasa Times] As part of their submission, Yusuf Investments, owners of the controversial Amarylis Hotel have objected to the jurisdiction of the Parliamentary Accounts Committee (PAC) currently probing its controversial sale by the Public Service Pe...

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:34:06 GMT
Supreme Court Nullifies Balaka Mulunguzi Election, MP Mambala Loses Seat in Landmark Ruling

[Nyasa Times] The Supreme Court of Appeal has overturned the parliamentary election results for Balaka Mulunguzi Constituency, in a powerful judgment that has immediately unseated the area's Member of Parliament and reignited debate on electoral inte...

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:35:53 GMT
Police Arrest Their Own Officers Over Missing Black Market Fuel

[Nyasa Times] In a dramatic twist that has shaken confidence in law enforcement, Malawi Police in Mangochi have arrested several of their own officers for allegedly stealing fuel that had been seized during a crackdown on black market dealers.

Malawi Times

Wed, 20 May 2026 08:15:34 +0000
MDF, police agents storm Msundwe

By Rebecca Chimjeka Matemba: A joint force of the Malawi Defence Force (MDF) and the Malawi Police Service (MPS) has been deployed to Msundwe Trading Centre over the past 48 hours, locking down the area in a high-stakes security operation that has l...

Wed, 20 May 2026 08:04:17 +0000
Inquiry into Chilima plane crash moves to Nthungwa

The Parliamentary Ad hoc Committee that is investigating the June 10, 2024 plane crash that claimed the lives of former vice-president Saulos Chilima and eight others Tuesday took its inquiry to Viphya plantations and Mzuzu Airport, where several key...

Wed, 20 May 2026 07:53:28 +0000
Flames draw Egypt, Angola, South Sudan in Afcon qualifiers

The Malawi National Football Team, the Flames, has been handed what others have described as a “fair” draw in the 2027 TotalEnergies Pamoja Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifiers. The team is in Group B alongside record seven-time African champ...

Tue, 19 May 2026 12:58:37 +0000
China, Tanzania dominate Malawi’s imports

Malawi’s total exports fell by nearly 5 percent in 2025 while imports jumped sharply, further widening the country’s trade deficit. The situation is exerting extra pressure on the already volatile economy, which is battling foreign exchange short...

Tue, 19 May 2026 12:53:35 +0000
Global economic slowdown threatens Malawi’s FDI inflow

Recent global commodity and energy shocks triggered by the conflict in the Middle East could weaken Malawi’s export earnings, slow investment inflows and further strain the country’s fragile economy, the World Bank says. To read more, click times...

Mali

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 07:29:41 GMT
Algeria's Return to the Sahel - an Opportunity to Show AES Cohesion

[ISS] Although Mali remains sceptical, Niger and Burkina Faso's thawing relationship with Algeria could pave the way for full re-engagement.

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:10:36 GMT
Mali's Maestro of African Salsa - How Boncana Maïga Shaped Dance Music

[The Conversation Africa] The passing of celebrated Malian flautist, composer and arranger Boncana Maïga at the age of 77 truly marks the end of an era in the music of west Africa.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 06:47:44 GMT
Mali - Armed Islamist Group Executes Truck Drivers

[HRW] Nairobi -- 12 Victims Found with Throats Slit, Hands Tied

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 13:59:51 GMT
In Mali, Women Are Driving Health Care Forward

[Global Fund] Table of Contents

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 20:13:23 GMT
Mali Eyes Atlantic Access Through $800m Senegal River Corridor

[Daba Finance] Landlocked Mali could gain direct access to the Atlantic Ocean under an ambitious plan to transform the Senegal River into a major commercial shipping corridor linking Mali to Senegal's coast.

Mauritania

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:09:08 GMT
Firm Taps Biometric Tech to Boost Healthcare Access in N. Africa

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A humanitarian initiative in northern Mauritania is leveraging biometric technology to improve healthcare access for thousands of patients without official documentation.

Mauritius

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 11:08:02 GMT
Can Mauritius Save Its Credit Rating?

[ISS] For a small, open economy, reputational strength is a core asset - but time is running out and decisive steps are needed.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:29:44 GMT
Are We Losing the Battle Against Corruption?

[L'Express] The Corruption Perceptions Index 2025 is out. Mauritius' score has dropped from 51 to 48, signalling a setback in the fight against corruption.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:20:18 GMT
Mauritius Exchange to Extend Trading Hours and Shift to T+2 Settlement

[Daba Finance] The Stock Exchange of Mauritius and the Central Depository & Settlement Co. Ltd announced reforms to extend trading hours and move to a T+2 settlement cycle.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:10:02 GMT
The Injustice in Chagos Continues

[HRW] Last year's deal handed sovereignty to Mauritius but did not resolve US and UK responsibility for crimes against the islands' Indigenous people - the Chagossians.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 10:00:43 GMT
Mauritius Unveils Bold New Chapter for India - Sets Sights On Tier 2/3 Markets and 'Beyond Beaches' Growth Following Otm 2026

[Mauritius Tourism] Following a series of high-stakes engagements in Mumbai, the Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA) has signaled a shift in its global strategy to attract more Indian travellers. The milestone event, OTM 2026, was officially...

Mozambique

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 05:07:47 GMT
Chapo Warns Frelimo Against Disinformation

[AIM] Nacala -- Mozambican President Daniel Chapo on Saturday warned the ruling Frelimo Party against "the growing plague of disinformation', otherwise it might lose the mass communication battle in a context of sharp political disputes.

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:32:31 GMT
PM Swears Senior Officials Into Office

[AIM] Maputo -- Mozambican Prime Minister Benvinda Levi on Thursday swore into office four senior officials, all of whom are women.

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:20:19 GMT
Mozambique Building 'Sustainable Energy Sector'

[AIM] Maputo -- Mozambique intends to build "a modern, sustainable and competitive energy sector, capable of driving the economic transformation of our country and contributing to the energy security of the region and the world', declared President D...

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 07:28:18 GMT
Tanzania, Mozambique and Malawi Launch $7.12 Million GEF Project to Protect the Ruvuma Basin

[IPS] Dar es Salaam, Tanzania -- At dawn, the Ruvuma River moves quietly through a vast wetland along the border between Tanzania and Mozambique. Its muddy waters appear calm, disturbed only by drifting logs and the occasional ripple.

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:56:34 GMT
When Europe Walks Away, Cabo Delgado Pays the Price

[New Times] The media reports of a rumoured decision by the European Union not to renew support for Rwanda's security deployment in northern Mozambique should if true be seen for what it is: a choice whose harshest consequences will not be felt in Ki...

Namibia

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 08:41:29 GMT
FMD Control Area Established in ||kharas

[Namibian] The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform has established a foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) control area in the FMD-free zone of the ||Kharas region, effective immediately, to prevent disease spread from neighbouring count...

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 05:05:01 GMT
Namibia Ranks 108 in World Happiness Report

[Namibian] Namibia dropped from 103 in 2025 to 108 in the 2026 World Happiness ranking, out of 147 countries globally.

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 05:04:58 GMT
Environment Minister Daniel Calls Kunene 'Region of Opportunity' On Independence Day

[Namibian] Minister of environment and tourism Indileni Daniel on Independence Day described the Kunene as a region of development due to its people, environment, and resources.

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 05:04:58 GMT
Botswana's President Seeks to Strengthen Trade Relations With Namibia

[Namibian] President Duma Boko of Botswana says part of his country's plans with Namibia is to strengthen trade between both counties.

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:03:16 GMT
Gondwana - Miss Universe 1992 Returns to Namibia

[Namibian] More than three decades after Michelle McLean was crowned Miss Universe, she is finally welcoming the friends who shared that moment with her - not on stage, but on a journey across her home country.

Niger

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 05:18:17 GMT
How Community Shelters Protect Children and Help Women Restore Degraded Lands in Niger

[World Bank] STORY HIGHLIGHTS

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:50:28 GMT
Nigerian Govt Repatriates 1,230 Citizens From Niger

[Premium Times] The federal government has repatriated 1,230 stranded Nigerians from the Republic of Niger, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said.

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:00:52 GMT
That Disturbing 800 Deportations

[Daily Trust] From published reports across credible news sources, Nigerian authorities have received 800 deported citizens from the Republic of Niger at the Jibia-Magama border in Katsina State last Sunday. The deportees comprised 345 males and 185 ...

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:13:38 GMT
Meeks, Jacobs Lead Warning to Rubio Not to End Lifesaving Assistance to 7 African Countries

[U.S. House of Representatives] Washington, DC -- Representatives Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Sara Jacobs, Ranking Member of the Africa Subcommittee, joined by other Africa Subcommittee Democrats, toda...

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:38:17 GMT
Boa Niger Suspends Dividend After Profit Collapse in 2025

[Daba Finance] Bank of Africa Niger (BRVM: BOAN) will not pay a dividend for the 2025 financial year after a sharp decline in earnings, marking a break from several years of regular distributions.

Nigeria

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:27:55 GMT
350,000 Children Vaccinated Against Crippling Diphtheria Epidemic

[MSF] The humanitarian medical organisation Doctors Without Borders (MSF) and the Borno State Ministry of Health have successfully completed a vaccination campaign against diphtheria targeting children until 14 years old in Maiduguri Metropolitan Cou...

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:05:52 GMT
Oyedele in As Nigeria's Finance Minister, Edun Out

[Premium Times] Mr Oyedele previously served as Minister of State in the ministry.

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:56:11 GMT
Govt Charges Retired General, Others Over Alleged Failed Coup

[Premium Times] The 13 charges include treason, terrorism, failure to inform security intelligence about the coup plot, money laundering and terrorism financing.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:57:24 GMT
Why Tinubu Fired Wale Edun As Finance Minister

[Premium Times] A statement by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, said President Tinubu approved the removal of Wale Edun and his Ministry of Housing counterpart, Ahmed Dangiwa.

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:27:00 GMT
Foundation Honours Nigerian Geneticist for Sickle Cell Research

[Premium Times] The role model award is a recognition of Ms Falusi's work in human genetics, particularly her research on Sickle Cell Disease and Alpha Thalassaemia.

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Wed, 20 May 2026 08:36:12 +0000
Singer Niniola Announces Death Of Her Husband Michael Ndika

May 20, (THEWILL) — Nigerian Afro-house singer, Niniola Apata, has announced the death of her husband, Michael Ndika. The Grammy-nominated artiste shared the heartbreaking news through a series of emotional posts on her Instagram story early Wednes...

Wed, 20 May 2026 08:09:58 +0000
Customs Unveils Digital Declaration Platform To Ease Airport Clearance Delays

May 20, (THEWILL) — The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has launched a new digital passenger declaration platform to reduce delays, improve transparency, and enhance operations at Nigeria’s international airports. The platform, known as the Simplif...

Wed, 20 May 2026 07:38:58 +0000
2027: I Didn’t Buy Form To Become Atiku’s Running Mate — Amaechi Insists On ADC Presidential Bid

May 20, (THEWILL) — Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has dismissed growing speculations that his entry into the presidential race under the African Democratic Congress (ADC) was part of a broader arrangement to eventually emerge a...

Wed, 20 May 2026 07:15:54 +0000
World Bank: Global Carbon Pricing Revenue Surpasses $107bn In 2025

May 20, (THEWILL) — Global revenues generated from carbon pricing mechanisms rose above $107 billion in 2025, according to the World Bank’s latest “State and Trends of Carbon Pricing 2026” report. The report showed that annual revenues from e...

Wed, 20 May 2026 06:04:56 +0000
Joint Nigerian-US Strikes Cripple ISIS Operations, Kill 175 Terrorists

May 20, (THEWILL) — The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has announced a breakthrough in ongoing counter-terrorism efforts in the North-East, revealing that joint operations conducted by Nigerian troops and the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) have...

Rwanda

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:57:18 GMT
Why Some Refrigerants Are Being Phased Out in Rwanda

[New Times] The government has identified a list of refrigerants, substances used in cooling systems that either deplete the ozone layer or contribute significantly to climate change, as part of a broader push to tighten control over their use and tr...

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:57:18 GMT
Why Gas Retailers Are Charging Different Prices Across Rwanda

[New Times] Consumers of cooking gas are paying varying prices across the country, depending on retailers' supply chains and business models, The New Times has learnt.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:57:02 GMT
Govt Mandates 30% Electric Vehicles in Public Procurement

[New Times] The Ministry of Infrastructure has directed all government institutions to ensure that at least 30 per cent of vehicles they procure are fully electric, in a new push to accelerate Rwanda's transition to clean mobility and cut emissions f...

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:57:01 GMT
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 cooperation to strengthen immunisation systems and improve...

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:50:25 GMT
Rising Oil Shocks Demand a Culture of Frugality

[New Times] As global tensions in the Middle East disrupt petroleum supply chains, Rwanda is already feeling the strain through rising fuel prices and a higher cost of living.

Senegal

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 20:13:23 GMT
Mali Eyes Atlantic Access Through $800m Senegal River Corridor

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 04:50:15 GMT
Epstein Files Reveal Links to Senegal, Cote d'Ivoire Power Circles

[RFI] Jeffrey Epstein cultivated close ties with West African political elites, forging a relationship with Karim Wade, son of former Senegalese president Abdoulaye Wade, and Nina Keita, niece of Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara, according to a re...

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:22:52 GMT
From Classroom to the Sound Desk - Nicole and the Isep Revolution in Senegal

[World Bank] STORY HIGHLIGHTS

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:44:02 GMT
Senegal Denounces Jail Sentence for Football Fans in Morocco

[Vanguard] Senegal's prime minister on Tuesday bewailed a Moroccan court's prison sentence against 18 Senegalese football supporters convicted over a pitch invasion during an international match last month.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 06:48:36 GMT
Senegalese Famous TikToker Saliou Mbaye Arrested Upon Fleeing to Gambia

[The Point] Subject to an arrest warrant issued by the Keur Massar Research Brigade (BR) in connection with the "Pape Cheikh Diallo and Co." case, the well-known TikToker Saliou Mbaye, alias "Zale," was apprehended. The 28-year-old was arrested aroun...

Seychelles

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 23:20:16 GMT
Nema Halts Illegal Construction On Lake Victoria Shoreline in Munyonyo

[Nile Post] The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has ordered the immediate restoration of a degraded lake-shore protection zone on the protected lake-shore zone in Mulungu Village, Munyonyo Parish.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:00:40 GMT
LBDA Rolls Out Beekeeping Initiative to Boost Incomes and Conservation in Lake Victoria Region

[Capital FM] Kisumu -- The Lake Basin Development Authority (LBDA) has launched an ambitious beekeeping programme targeting farmers in the Lake Victoria basin, in a move aimed at enhancing household incomes while promoting environmental conservation.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 04:42:28 GMT
Top Zimbabwean Lawyer to Head Seychelles Commission of Inquiry On 2024 Prison Deaths

[New Zimbabwe] ZIMBABWEAN constitutional law expert Professor Justice Mavedzenge has been appointed head of a Seychelles commision of inquiry on the 2024 incident at Montagne Posée Prison.

Sierra Leone

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:08:50 GMT
Boakai Launches $364m Western Corridor Road, Vows No County Left Behind

[FrontPageAfrica] BO WATERSIDE -- President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has broken ground for the Western Corridor Road Development Project, declaring Liberia's poor road network "intolerable" and pledging accelerated infrastructure expansion to connect the ...

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 04:40:21 GMT
Young Africans Will Inherit a Climate Crisis - How Kids in Sierra Leone Are Getting Ready

[The Conversation Africa] If today's young people are tomorrow's leaders, they will inherit not only the world's problems but also the tools and ideas to solve them. One of the biggest changes they will face is a changing climate. This means hotter d...

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:06:07 GMT
Mano River Union Members Strengthen Financial Oversight With Freetown Commitment

[New Dawn] Member states of the Mano River Union (MRU) have adopted a joint communiqué in Freetown, pledging stronger transparency, accountability, and regional cooperation following the 16th Ordinary Session of the Technical Commission on Admin...

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:17:26 GMT
Opposition Flagbearer Aspirant Sentenced to Four Years Imprisonment

[MFWA] On April 14, 2026, Zainab Sheriff, Chairperson of the Wi Duti civic movement and a flagbearer aspirant of the opposition All People's Congress (APC), was sentenced to four years and two months' imprisonment on two counts, incitement and threat...

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:58:47 GMT
Liberia Sets April 18 Groundbreaking for $364m Western Road Linking Sierra Leone Border

[Liberian Investigator] MONROVIA -- A major step forward has been taken toward construction of the long-anticipated St. Paul Bridge to Bo-Waterside road corridor, with key stakeholders concluding high-level engagements and announcing April 18 as the ...

Sierra Leone Patriotic Vanguard

This week's selected writer: Bill Gates

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Burnout, Busyness, and the One Thing Your Career Really Needs : How Inner Stillness Becomes Your Edge in a Chaotic Workplace

Burnout, Busyness, and the One Thing Your Career Really Needs : How Inner Stillness Becomes Your Edge in a Chaotic Workplace By Deepak Chopra MD , Founder at Deepak Chopra LLC If you're honest, how often does your workday feel like a blur of react...

A diet of glass by Siri von Reis

A Diet of Glass Siri von Reis Until now, the only vertebrates known to feed exclusively on sponges were two or three teleost fishes. A new study hints that the hawksbill, too, a marine turtle that lives among tropical corals, may be a dedicate...

Prime Minister Carney announces Canada has achieved the NATO 2% defence spending target

March 26, 2026 Halifax, Nova Scotia Good morning. Thank you, Minister McGuinty, for the introduction. To the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members present here, to those across Canada, to those around the world – thank you for your service, for y...

Statement by Prime Minister Carney on the International Day of La Francophonie

“The French language is at the heart of the Canadian identity. We are a proudly bilingual country that respects and celebrates its official languages. On this International Day of La Francophonie, we recognise the role of the French language in en...

Sierra Leone Standard Times

Somalia

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:42:46 GMT
Somalia Army Chief Visits Frontline Positions in Bay Region

[Shabelle] Bardaale -- The commander of the Somali National Army, Ibrahim Mohamed Mahmoud, conducted a ground visit to frontline areas in Bardaale district and Awdiinle, in southern Somalia's Bay region, military officials said.

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:30:18 GMT
Nusoj, Us Embassy Discuss Media Freedom and Governance Reforms

[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- The secretary general of the National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ), Omar Faruk Osman, held talks Tuesday with a senior U.S. diplomat in Mogadishu focused on press freedom and democratic governance.

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:58:24 GMT
Somali PM Lays Foundation Stone for Curriculum Development Centre

[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia's Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre on Tuesday laid the foundation stone for a new Curriculum Development Centre aimed at improving the quality of education across the country, officials said.

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:30:59 GMT
Somalia Restores Relations With Sri Lanka

[Shabelle] Colombo -- Somalia has moved to restore diplomatic engagement with Sri Lanka following talks between its ambassador to India, Abdullahi Mohamed Odowaa, and Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, officials said.

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:11:16 GMT
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 and news media organisations are routinely targeted and those...

South Africa AllAfrica

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:38:18 GMT
All of Africa Today - April 22, 2026

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Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:41:52 GMT
IEC Warns of 'Significant' Risks for Local Elections - South African News Briefs - April 22, 2026

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Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:05:32 GMT
South Africa and Lesotho Agree That IDs Are Enough to Cross the Border

[GroundUp] Basotho who have been barred from South Africa for overstaying will be granted amnesty

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:26:48 GMT
Nigeria-South Africa Navies Deepen Ties On Maritime Security

[This Day] Abuja -- The Nigerian and South African Navies have strengthened their partnership on maritime security across Africa, a cooperation stemming from their inaugural Naval Staff Talks at Naval Base, Simon's Town in Cape Town, South Africa.

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:58:49 GMT
Fed-Up Residents Grab Brooms and Shovels to Fix Their Town

[GroundUp] "We need to work together to get the town back in shape and be proud of it"

South Africa Business Day

South Africa Independent

South Africa Mail & Guardian

Wed, 20 May 2026 09:01:59 +0000
It’s never too early or too late to start investing

Ask most South Africans why they haven’t started investing yet, and you’ll probably hear the same answers: “I’m too young to worry about that, I’ve got time later.” “It’s too late for me now.” “I don’t have e...

Tue, 19 May 2026 18:24:19 +0000
Mbalula: ‘I don’t care about your support. I won’t be blackmailed for 2027’

Speaking at the West Rand regional conference, the ANC secretary-general defended his leadership, rejected factional pressure and called for an end to corruption, factionalism and ‘tender politics’ in the party

Tue, 19 May 2026 15:44:09 +0000
Tata Tiago review: Why the budget hatchback is Tata’s true SA comeback hero

After being left underwhelmed by Tata’s pricier premium offerings, we hop into the entry-level Tiago hatchback to find a solid, stylish and fuel-efficient budget contender that knows its role

Tue, 19 May 2026 15:42:14 +0000
High-goal drama and vibrant fashion collide at the 2026 Nedbank International Polo

Team USA defeated South Africa 13-8 in a thrilling tie-breaker at the 2026 Nedbank International Polo, a spectacular Sandton event blending world-class sport with bold, colourful African fashion

Tue, 19 May 2026 15:39:20 +0000
Gaza, philanthropy and power: Dis-Chem drawn into online political storm

Calls to boycott Dis-Chem are intensifying after major shareholder Mark Saltzman attacked journalist Redi Tlhabi over Gaza on social media. The confrontation has sparked wider debate around corporate neutrality, philanthropy, Zionism, public accounta...

South Africa News 24

Tuesday May 19 2026 07:58:09
News24 | NPA to meet with prosecutor who failed to arrive at court for Joe ‘Ferrari’ Sibanyoni case

The prosecutor who failed to attend the Mpumalanga court for the R2.2 million Joe “Ferrari” Sibanyoni extortion and money laundering case is set to meet with National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) officials on Tuesday.

Monday May 18 2026 19:13:43
News24 | PODCAST | The Lead: PowerBall? The lotto king’s curious business ties

Seasoned broadcast journalist Graeme Raubenheimer brings you The Lead, News24’s definitive podcast for in-depth reporting.

Monday May 18 2026 16:30:34
News24 | Tuesday’s weather: Thundershowers in most parts, with damaging winds in Western Cape

The South African Weather Service has forecast thundershowers for most parts of the country, with damaging winds in parts of the Western Cape.

Monday May 18 2026 12:17:47
News24 | Councillor expelled from IFP over extortion allegations

The IFP has expelled one of the party’s King Cetshwayo District Municipality leaders, Sipho Mbatha, over longstanding allegations of extortion.

Monday May 18 2026 15:35:44
News24 | WATCH | Prosecutor suspended for missing Joe ‘Ferrari’ Sibanyoni court date

National Director of Public Prosecutions Advocate Andy Mothibi has confirmed that Mpumalanga prosecutor Mkhuseli Ntaba, who failed to appear in court on Monday in the Joe “Ferrari” Sibanyoni extortion case, has been suspended pending disciplinary...

South Africa News 24

Tuesday May 19 2026 07:58:09
News24 | NPA to meet with prosecutor who failed to arrive at court for Joe ‘Ferrari’ Sibanyoni case

Monday May 18 2026 19:13:43
News24 | PODCAST | The Lead: PowerBall? The lotto king’s curious business ties

Seasoned broadcast journalist Graeme Raubenheimer brings you The Lead, News24’s definitive podcast for in-depth reporting.

Monday May 18 2026 16:30:34
News24 | Tuesday’s weather: Thundershowers in most parts, with damaging winds in Western Cape

The South African Weather Service has forecast thundershowers for most parts of the country, with damaging winds in parts of the Western Cape.

Monday May 18 2026 12:17:47
News24 | Councillor expelled from IFP over extortion allegations

The IFP has expelled one of the party’s King Cetshwayo District Municipality leaders, Sipho Mbatha, over longstanding allegations of extortion.

Monday May 18 2026 15:35:44
News24 | WATCH | Prosecutor suspended for missing Joe ‘Ferrari’ Sibanyoni court date

South Africa Sowetan Live

South Africa Times Live

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 09:52:26 +0200
Firing allowed, training is not: Trump administration shares shutdown plans

US President Donald Trump’s administration started detailing its plans on Monday for which services it will pause if the federal government shuts down this week, with the health department slated to furlough 41% of its workforce.

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 09:44:48 +0200
WATCH LIVE | Dumisani Khumalo continues testimony before Madlanga commission

Crime intelligence boss Lt-Gen Dumisani Khumalo is set to continue his testimony before the Madlanga commission of inquiry on Tuesday at the Brigitte Mabandla Justice College in Pretoria.

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 09:44:02 +0200
WATCH LIVE | Former Deputy President DD Mabuza estate battle in court

In a court bid to stop the payout of her late father's R44.7m pension, it was revealed that former deputy president David Mabuza's 24-year-old daughter's monthly living expenses amount to almost R40,000.

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 08:36:56 +0200
‘Remove them from society’ - Motsoaledi calls for lifetime bans of corrupt officials after Tembisa revelations

Health minister Aaron Motsoaledi says harsher measures are needed to ensure corrupt officials can never return to government service.

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 07:43:46 +0200
Trump secures Netanyahu’s agreement for Gaza deal but Hamas support in question

US President Donald Trump secured Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s backing on Monday for a US-sponsored peace proposal to end nearly two years of war in Gaza, but questions loomed over whether Hamas would accept the plan.

South Sudan

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 00:14:18 GMT
'Slaughtered Like Goats' - Despair and Abandonment in South Sudan

[UN News] Senior UN officials painted a sorry picture of South Sudan on Friday at the Security Council, describing political turmoil, rising violence, hunger and disease, amid budget cuts that are limiting the ability of the UN peacekeeping mission t...

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 04:11:23 GMT
UN Peacekeeping Missions Under Strain As Funding Cuts and New Threats Grow

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:12:59 GMT
Don't Diminish the UN Peacekeeping Mission in South Sudan

[HRW] This week, the United Nations Security Council will debate the renewal of the UN peacekeeping mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) as civilians throughout the country are at risk of atrocities and need greater protection. The mission, established un...

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 07:03:49 GMT
Both Sides Blocking Aid, Displacing Civilians

[HRW] Nairobi -- Grant Secure Humanitarian Access, End Unjustified Displacement

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 04:56:54 GMT
South Sudan's New Cybercrime Law Ramps Up Threat of Jail for Journalists

[CPJ] Kampala -- The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on authorities in South Sudan to urgently reform its new cybercrimes law, which punishes defamation with up to five years in prison, criminalizes speech on overbroad grounds, and fails to pr...

South Sudan Nation

Southern Africa

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:38:18 GMT
Africa: All of Africa Today - April 22, 2026

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Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:41:52 GMT
South Africa: IEC Warns of 'Significant' Risks for Local Elections - South African News Briefs - April 22, 2026

[allAfrica]

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 08:03:05 GMT
Zimbabwe: Zimbabweans Feared Dead After Bus Crash in South Africa

[263Chat] Several Zimbabweans are feared dead after a cross-border bus veered off the road and plunged into a ditch on Wednesday morning along the N1 highway near Makhado in Limpopo Province, South Africa.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:14:13 GMT
Zimbabwe: Plot to Flood Parliament with 45K Written Submissions in Favour of Constitutional Leaked

[New Zimbabwe] ZANU PF is planning to flood Parliament with over 45,000 written submissions in favour of the highly contested Constitutional Amendment Bill No.3, leaked messages have revealed.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:05:32 GMT
South Africa: South Africa and Lesotho Agree That IDs Are Enough to Cross the Border

[GroundUp] Basotho who have been barred from South Africa for overstaying will be granted amnesty

Sudan

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:38:18 GMT
All of Africa Today - April 22, 2026

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Wed, 22 Apr 2026 04:36:15 GMT
Millions of Desperate Sudanese Return Home Amid Dire Conditions As War Rages

[UN News] Three years into the devastating conflict in Sudan, nearly four million displaced people have returned to their places of origin across the country, only to face "another struggle for survival", the UN International Organization for Migrati...

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 04:36:15 GMT
'4m Returnees in Sudan At Risk As Services Collapse' - IOM

[Dabanga] Khartoum / Omdurman / Port Sudan -- The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has warned that the return of millions of Sudanese is at risk amid fragile conditions across the country.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:04:30 GMT
Measles Surge Across Darfur and Kordofan Triggers Urgent Vaccination Response

[Dabanga] Sheikan / Umm Rawaba / El Rahad / El Taweisha / Ka -- A rapidly spreading measles outbreak, following a surge in recent months across Sudan's Darfur and Kordofan regions, has prompted emergency vaccination campaigns as health systems strugg...

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 04:39:44 GMT
Rising Civilian Toll in South Kordofan As Fighting Intensifies, Drone Strike Kills Three At West Darfur Hospital

[Dabanga] Delling / El Geneina -- At least 100 civilians have been killed in Delling, South Kordofan, since February, including 35 in early April alone, as heavy fighting and aerial bombardment intensify, a protection group of international organisat...

Swaziland

Swaziland Times

Tanzania

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 05:15:36 GMT
Millions Lifted As Tanzania Fund Transforms Vulnerable Communities

[Daily News] Mwanza -- FOR many years, access to basic social services such as healthcare facilities, education infrastructure and reliable community support programmes has remained a persistent challenge for low-income communities across Tanzania. I...

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:47:20 GMT
Stepmother Arrested in Connection With Child Abuse Incident

[Daily News] Dodoma -- POLICE in Dodoma Region are holding a 23-year-old stepmother, identified as Irene Elly, a resident of Area A, Dodoma, who was seen in a viral social media video allegedly abusing a fouryear-old child.

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 05:02:48 GMT
Tanzania Orders PBPA to Control the Distribution of Fuel to Stabilise the Supply

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE Minister for Energy, Deogratius Ndejembi, has directed the Petroleum Bulk Procurement Agency (PBPA) to ensure the timely distribution of fuel to all major storage depots, in a decisive move to stabilise supply across...

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 05:02:48 GMT
Tanzania, Zambia Find Solution to Mineral Transport Woes in Tazara Upgrading

[Daily News] Kitwe -- TANZANIA and Zambia have agreed to accelerate the improvement of mineral transport infrastructure to drive growth of the mining sector across Southern Africa.

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 04:50:24 GMT
Waste Being Used to Tackle Erosion Poses a Health Risk - an Anthropologist Explains the Dilemma

[The Conversation Africa] I was standing with a waste management supervisor - let's call him David - at the back of a major fruit and vegetable market in Dar es Salaam, the biggest city in Tanzania. David and I watched as his team raked the market's ...

Tanzania Citizen

Togo

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:57:18 GMT
Togo Advances Plans for New Industrial Zone in Agbélouvé

[Daba Finance] Togo is moving forward with plans to develop a new industrial zone in Agbélouvé, about 65 km north of Lomé, as part of its strategy to expand local processing capacity and attract investment.

Uganda

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:37:06 GMT
EACOP Hands Over Nyamasoga-Katooke Road

[Independent (Kampala)] Hoima, Uganda -- The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) in partnership with Hoima City, has handed over the newly constructed Nyamasoga - KatookeRoad under its Socio-Economic Investment (SEI) programme.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:36:23 GMT
Ugandan Artist Fuses Music, Film and HIV Advocacy in Creative Surge

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- Bashir Lukonge, professionally known as Bash Luks, is steadily emerging as one of the most multidimensional voices in Uganda's contemporary entertainment industry. Born in 1993 and raised between Mubende and...

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 10:47:13 GMT
Museveni Compensates Shs55m to Hoima Thorough Group Members After Campaign Scam

[Nile Post] President Museveni has compensated Shs55 million to 55 individuals in Hoima City who were allegedly conned during the 2021-2025 general election campaigns under a mobilisation group known as THOROUGH.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 10:47:26 GMT
Three Arrested in Wakiso Over Motorcycle Robberies As Police Recover 10 Suspected Stolen Bikes

[Nile Post] Police in Wakiso have arrested three suspects in connection with a spate of motorcycle robberies and recovered 10 suspected stolen motorcycles during an intelligence-led operation.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 06:47:02 GMT
All of Africa Today - February 27, 2026

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Uganda Daily Monitor

West Africa

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 08:48:14 GMT
Nigeria: Many Killed in Plateau Attack, Govt Imposes Curfew

[Premium Times] An unconfirmed number of residents were killed in the attack, triggerering panic and a heavy security presence in the area.

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 05:17:16 GMT
Nigeria: Nigeria's Tuberculosis Deaths Drop By 63% Between 2015 and 2024

[This Day] Abuja -- Nigeria has witnessed a significant reduction in tuberculosis mortality, dropping by 63 per cent between 2015 and 2024, the Director of the Public Health Department of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), Dr. Dan G...

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 15:09:41 GMT
Africa: CAF's Senegal Decision Exposes a Deeper Crisis in African Football

[allAfrica] By any reasonable standard, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) decision to penalize Senegal for their walkout is not just controversial--it is emblematic of a deeper institutional failure that African football can no longer affor...

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 05:27:18 GMT
Liberia: Liberian Footballer Jesse Francis Dies in Motorcycle Crash

[Liberian Investigator] MONROVIA -- The Liberian football community is mourning the sudden death of Downtown FC attacking midfielder Jesse Francis, whose passing late Saturday has left teammates, coaches and fans across the country in shock.

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 05:27:35 GMT
Nigeria: 146 Deaths Recorded, 38 Health Workers Infected As Lassa Fever Spreads in Nigeria

[Premium Times] Cumulatively, 21 states and 82 local government areas have recorded at least one confirmed case in 2026.

Zambia

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 05:02:48 GMT
Tanzania, Zambia Find Solution to Mineral Transport Woes in Tazara Upgrading

[Daily News] Kitwe -- TANZANIA and Zambia have agreed to accelerate the improvement of mineral transport infrastructure to drive growth of the mining sector across Southern Africa.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:26:25 GMT
Warriors Coach Marinica Targets Four Nations Tournament to Build Future Squad

[New Zimbabwe] Warriors coach Marian Marinica says he will use the upcoming Four Nations Tournament as a platform to build a competitive squad for future assignments.

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:25:53 GMT
Zambians Support Women's Autonomy in Marriage and Reproduction Decisions, but Strongly Oppose Abortion

[Afrobarometer] Citizens endorse sex education in schools but want restrictions on access to contraceptives.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:08:34 GMT
Padue Partners Fastercapital to Launch On-Demand Services in Zambia

[Daba Finance] Padue has partnered with FasterCapital through its EquityPilot program to prepare the launch of an all-in-one on-demand services platform.

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:55:05 GMT
A Bold Push for Safe Women's Leadership Through Spotlight Initiative in Zambia

[Spotlight Initiative] LUSAKA -- With Zambia's 2026 general elections approaching, Spotlight Initiative is working to ensure that every woman can participate safely and confidently in civic and political life. The effort directly reflects the spirit ...

Zimbabwe

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:35:44 GMT
'All Systems Ready for 2026 Tobacco Marketing Season'

[263Chat] Zimbabwe's tobacco auction floors will officially open to buyers on 4 March 2026, with authorities confirming that all farmers have received payments from last season's sales.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:34:42 GMT
'Hands Off the Constitution!' Churches Warn Over Term Extension Bill

[263Chat] Local church leaders have launched a blistering attack on proposed constitutional changes warning that the country risks sliding backwards if controversial amendments extending political power are pushed through without public approval.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 10:49:31 GMT
Zanu-PF Aims to Recycle Mnangagwa Through a 'Constitutional Coup'

[ISS] A constitutional amendment could give Zimbabwe's president at least another two years in office, continuing Africa's growing trend of lawfare.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 10:53:15 GMT
Zimbabwe Steps Up Push for Brics Membership

[Daily News] Zimbabwe -- Zimbabwe has stepped up efforts to secure membership in the BRICS bloc as the Government intensifies diplomatic engagement with the grouping in a bid to expand and diversify international partnerships and strengthen its globa...

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 10:06:03 GMT
ZWG Annual Inflation Drops to 3,8 Percent

[New Zimbabwe] Discover morevehiclewaterWaterZimbabwe's ZiG (ZWG) currency annual inflation rate declined to 3.8% in February 2026, while monthly inflation remained stable at 0.1%, according to the latest data released by the Zimbabwe National Statis...

Zimbabwe Herald

Zimbabwe Mail

Thu, 14 May 2026 20:38:42 +0000
China’s Xi warns Trump that differences over Taiwan could lead to conflict

BEIJING — China’s Xi Jinping warned President Donald Trump on Thursday that their two countries could clash over Taiwan if the issue is not handled properly, an unusually harsh admonition that stood in contrast to the American leader’s praise f...

Thu, 14 May 2026 20:33:34 +0000
Deschamps unveils France’s star-studded World Cup squad and hands Robin Risser surprise call-up

France coach Didier Deschamps assembled a squad with formidable attacking talent for the World Cup and rewarded goalkeeper Robin Risser with a call-up for the showpiece tournament on Thursday following his breakthrough season. Risser, who plays for L...

Thu, 14 May 2026 20:29:47 +0000
Carlo Ancelotti extends contract with Brazil’s national team until 2030 World Cup

SAO PAULO — Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti has extended his contract with the team until the 2030 World Cup. The 66-year-old Italian coach, who took over in May 2025, had already hinted the extension was likely and confirmed the deal in a video publi...

Thu, 14 May 2026 20:12:29 +0000
After the Kendrick Lamar beef, can Drake come back with ‘Iceman’?

NEW YORK — Drake has returned as the “Iceman.” And the stakes couldn’t be higher. His ninth studio album — and his first since his extravagant loss in a very public feud with Kendrick Lamar — arrives Friday. The beef between two of hip-ho...

Thu, 14 May 2026 19:13:31 +0000
Nigerian Billionaire Acquires £53 Million Luxury Mansion In London

LONDON — Nigerian billionaire businessman and Geregu Power chairman Femi Otedola has reportedly acquired a luxury mansion in one of London’s most prestigious residential districts in a deal estimated at £53 million. According to Business Insider...

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