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Nigeria: Chibok Girls - U.S. Pledges Support for Nigeria's Anti-Terrorism War, Victims' Families

[Premium Times] Sunday marks a decade of the mass abduction of 276 schoolgirls in Chibok in Borno State, North-east Nigeria, by Boko Haram terrorists.

Ethiopia: Killing of Politician From Ethiopia's Oromia Region Sparks Fear of Unrest

[RFI] In Ethiopia, the killing of a senior politician from the Oromo Liberation Front has already led to protests and is likely to aggravate tensions in Oromia, the country's largest and most populous region. At the same time, all parties agree that his death is a great loss for Ethiopia.

She Was Kidnapped a Decade Ago With 275 Girls. Finally, She Escaped.

Their capture set off a global campaign to “Bring Back Our Girls.” But many are still missing, and kidnappings in Nigeria have proliferated.

Egypt: Egypt Repeatedly Warned Against Expansion of Conflict in Me Region

[Egypt Online] Head of the mission of the International Council for Human Rights at the United Nations in Geneva Haitham Abu Said said that the recent escalation between Iran and Israel represents a significant threat to international peace and security, therefore, serious efforts must be made ...

Liberia: Fire Ravages Speaker Koffa's Home

[Liberian Observer] The home of the Speaker of the 55th House of Representatives, Jonathan F. Koffa, was ravaged by a devastating fire incident late Sunday evening.

Nigeria: After Bobrisky, More Celebrities to Face Trial for Naira Abuse - EFCC

[Premium Times] Days after securing the conviction of Bobrisky, EFCC says some celebrities have been invited for investigations for naira abuse, and made useful statements.

Kenya: Kenya's Cost of Living to Drop Further On Lower Food, Fuel Prices

[Business Day Africa] Kenya is poised for a sustained decline in inflation, propelled by a consecutive four-month downturn in fuel and food prices alongside a robust shilling, offering respite to consumers grappling with a soaring cost of living.

Nigeria: Police Arrest Six Suspects After Deadly Clash in Minna

[Premium Times] The hooligans fought themselves with dangerous weapons before turning on other members of the community.

Egypt: FM Phones U.S. State Secretary On Middle East Developments

[Egypt Online] Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry on Sunday 14/4/2024 made a phone contact with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Spokesman for the Foreign Ministry Ahmed Abu Zeid said in a statement.

Somalia: Somali Pirates Free Bangladesh Cargo Ship After Ransom Paid

[DW] All 23 crew members on board the ship were released, according to a shipping firm CEO. Somalia has seen an uptick in piracy in recent months amid other threats to maritime commerce in the Red Sea and elsewhere.

Nigeria: Nigerian Military Speaks On Alleged Shooting of Civilians

[Premium Times] The Coalition of Bokkos Ethnic Youth Nationalities alleged that soldiers shot civilians and compounded the vulnerability of residents of their locality

Rwanda: Burundi-Rwanda Rivalry - Red-Tabara Rebel Attacks Add to Regional Tensions

[The Conversation Africa] The RED-Tabara armed group, based in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has renewed attacks in Burundi since late 2023. The group - which is an abbreviation of the French Résistance pour un État de Droit au Burundi (Resistance for Rule of Law in Burundi) - is ...

Nigeria: Missing Anambra LP Guber Candidate's Wife Cries Out

[Leadership] Mrs Eucharia Agbasimalo, wife of the abducted Labour Party (LP) governorship candidate during the 2021 Anambra State governorship election, Obiora Agbasimalo, has cried out for help.

Nigeria: Nigerian Army Confirms Soldier's Murder of Woman in Enugu Barracks

[Premium Times] The army said the soldier accused of the murder of the woman has been arrested.

Liberia: Fire Guts Home of House Speaker

[New Dawn] The home of the Speaker of the 55th Liberian Legislature, Cllr. Fonati Koffa was engulfed in flames, leaving property valued at more than one million United States Dollars destroyed.

Nigeria: I Divorced Kaka Because He Was Too Nice, Says Ex-Wife

[Daily Trust] Caroline Celico, former wife of soccer legend Kaka, has opened up about the real reason behind their divorce.

Nigeria: Nigerian-Canadians to Host Town Hall With Peter Obi

[Leadership] The Coalition of Nigerian Canadian Interest Groups (CONCIG), a network of Nigerian Canadian socio-economic and good governance organisations, is set to host a town hall meeting featuring Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi.

Sudan: Sudan Faces Catastrophic Crisis As World Looks Away, Aid Agencies Say

[VOA] Geneva -- United Nations and international agencies warn that the lives of millions of people in Sudan are at risk as the world looks away from the enormous humanitarian needs facing the war-torn country.

Nigeria: Chibok and Nigeria's Unremitting Plague of Kidnappings

[Premium Times] The failure to deal effectively with the fallout of Chibok has arguably opened the floodgates.

Liberia: Senate's War Crimes Court Endorsement Gains U.S. Support

[Liberian Observer] A wave of cautious optimism is washing over Liberia as its Legislature overwhelmingly endorsed a resolution to establish a War and Economic Crimes Court. This long-awaited decision, a crucial step towards addressing the deep scars left by the country's brutal civil wars, has ...

Liberia: Why Boakai Prevented Central Bank Governor From Traveling?

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The Executive Governor of the Central Bank of Liberia, Alloysius Tarlue, will not be attending this year's World Bank Spring Meeting, due to a request from President Joseph Boakai that he remain in Liberia to assist with the ongoing IMF-approved forensic audit ...

Sudan: Urgent Need to Avert a Worse Catastrophe after a Year of War in Sudan

[allAfrica] Geneva -- Today marks one year since conflict between rival military leaders broke out in Sudan. Many Sudanese have fled across the border into Chad, including those from Darfur - where news organizations and aid agencies are warning of a return to the widespread genocide and mass ...

Rwanda: Untold Story - Bourbon's Role in Rwanda's Growing Coffee Culture

[New Times] Jean -- Bourbon Coffee opened its first shop in Kigali, in 2007, and has expanded to eight different locations across Rwanda and the United States.

Sudan: Sudan On Its Knees After a Year of Brutal Civil War

[RFI] A year ago, on 15 April, the civil war in Sudan began. The violence resulted in the displacement of millions. Now, as food shortages get worse, aid is not reaching many of the displaced. In response, France and Germany are hosting a conference in Paris, Monday, to try to raise funds for ...

Zimbabwe: Musician Hosiah Chipanga Protests Over His Exclusion From Performers At Zimbabwe's 44th Lndependence Day Gala

[New Zimbabwe] YESTER-year music progeny, Hosiah Chipanga has come out guns blazing in protest over his snubbing from the line-up of performers at the upcoming Independence Day gala to be held in Manicaland province.

Kenya: LSK Denounces Koome's Call for Crackdown On Striking Medics

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has denounced a directive by Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome ordering firm action on medical professionals on strike after he termed their protests a nuisance.

Nigeria: Soldier Who Killed Woman in Enugu Not Repentant Boko Haram Terrorist - Army

[Premium Times] The army has never enlisted Boko Haram members to its strength.

Liberia: Information Minister Defends Assets Recovery Process

[New Dawn] Information Minister Jerolinmek Matthew Piah has underscored the government's unwavering commitment to the asset's recovery process, dismissing suggestions that it resembles a witch hunt.

Sudan: How Sudan's Catastrophic Conflict Is Straining Uganda's Refugee Response

[Independent (Kampala)] Analysis -- Up until January, this year, Widat Muhammed Ali, 37, was a practicing lawyer in Sudan. She lived happily with her husband of 11 years, who is also a lawyer, together with their children who were studying at an international school.

Nigeria: Terrorists Release Zamfara University Students Seven Months After Abduction

[Premium Times] The released students spent over 200 days in the terrorists' camp following their abduction last September.

Vinicius 'can't fight racism alone' in Spain

Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr "can't fight racism alone" in Spain, says a player banned for confronting a fan about alleged abuse.

Kenya: An Elders Council to Call Shots After Raila Quits ODM Premiership

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is mulling far-reaching constitutional amendments that could whittle down the influence of the Party Leader.

Sudan: Who Laments 'Huge Human Cost' of Sudan Conflict

[Dabanga] The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that the crisis in Sudan has become one of the most severe and largest crises in the world, at a huge human cost, after a year of violent conflict. The UN organisation reported the death of more than 15,000 people since the start of the ...

Sudan: An Entire Generation of Children in Sudan Faces a Catastrophe As the War Enters Its Second Year

[Unicef] New York/Paris/Port Sudan -- Continued brutal hostilities and potential famine creating ominous conditions for tragic loss of children's lives

Gambia: Gambians Express Frustration As All Ferries Shuttling the Banjul-Barra Route Undergo Maintenance

[Foroyaa] Passengers who used the Banjul - Barra ferry crossing on daily basis have over the weekend express their frustration as authorities at Gambia Ports Authority said they have suspended their ferry service in this seaway.

Nigeria: Nigeria - Government Must Halt Shell's Sale of Its Niger Delta Business Unless Human Rights Are Fully Protected

[AI London] The proposed sale of Shell's onshore oil business in the Niger Delta region of southern Nigeria risks worsening human rights abuses and should be blocked by the government unless a series of safeguards are put in place, a group of 40 civil society organizations including Amnesty ...

Nigeria: In World First, Nigeria Introduces New 5-in-1 Vaccine Against Meningitis

[WHO] In a historic move, Nigeria has become the first country in the world to roll out a new vaccine (called Men5CV) recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO), which protects people against five strains of the meningococcus bacteria. The vaccine and emergency vaccination activities ...

Somali pirates free ship after ransom reportedly paid

The Bangladesh-flagged cargo vessel and its crew were seized last month off Somalia's coast.

Nigeria: Nigeria's Inflation Hits 33.20 Percent Amid High Food Prices

[Premium Times] The food inflation rate in March 2024 quickened to 40.01 per cent on a year-on-year basis

Ghana: Two Dead, Three Injured in Navy, Kplejoo Group Clashes in Tema Newtown

[Ghanaian Times] Two men were reported dead and three injured when some Kplejoo groups clashed with the Navy at Tema Newtown during the final procession of the Kplejoo festival.

Nigeria: Prices of Garri, Akpu, Others Push Food Inflation to 40 Percent

[Daily Trust] Nigeria's headline inflation rose to 33.20 percent, data from the National Bureau of Statistics has shown.

Nigeria: Betta Edu, Sadiya Farouq, Others Not Yet Cleared of Alleged Fraud - EFCC

[Premium Times] EFCC clarified in a statement on Sunday that it "has not cleared anyone allegedly involved in the fraud at the humanitarian ministry.

Mozambique: Venancio Mondlane Barred From Running for Renamo Presidency

[AIM] Maputo -- The National Council of Mozambique's main opposition party, Renamo, has effectively prevented Venancio Mondlane, the Renamo candidate for mayor of Maputo in last year's municipal elections, from running for the Renamo presidency at the party congress, scheduled for mid-May.

Tanzania: Tanzanians Go to the Polls in 2025 - President Samia Has Changed the Landscape, but Magufuli's Legacy Persists

[The Conversation Africa] It's been three years since the death of Tanzania's president John Magufuli and the rise to power of current president Samia Suluhu Hassan.

Sudan: Sudan Catastrophe Must Not Be Allowed to Continue - UN Rights Chief Türk

[UN News] A full year of conflict in Sudan has already caused immense suffering and death but the situation could easily worsen with the news that the warring parties are arming civilians, UN rights chief Volker Türk said on Monday.

West Africa: To Help Stabilize West Africa, Bolster a Key Partner - Nigeria

[USIP] Better democracy and growth in Africa's heavyweight nation will influence the region.

Nigeria: Naira Surges Against Dollar, Hits 5-Month High

[Leadership] The Naira experienced a significant rally against the US Dollar, breaking through critical resistance levels to trade below N1,000 in some segments of the black market as of late Sunday.

Sudan: One Year of Conflict - Key Facts and Figures

[OCHA] One year after war erupted between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on 15 April 2023, Sudan is facing one of the fastest unfolding crises globally, with unprecedented needs.

Zimbabwe: No Compensation for Human-Wildlife Conflict Victims Yet Due to Legislation Gaps

[New Zimbabwe] Almost two years after Cabinet discussed the establishment of a Human-Wildlife Conflict Fund (HWCRF), affected people in communities continue to suffer due to gaps in legislation.

Ethiopia: An Overview of Ethiopia's First Digital Education Strategy

[Mastercard Foundation] Every month, stakeholders such as policymakers, EdTech entrepreneurs, teachers, and parents come together to discuss the intersection of education and technology at the EdTech Mondays Radio Show.

Tanzania: Devastating Floods, Landslides Kill Dozens

[Daily News] THE persistent heavy rain in the country has led to widespread havocs, with more than 30 houses and a school demolished, cornfields destroyed, and livestock missing in Mbeya.

Sudan: Sudan Conference Opens in Paris to Try and Fix 'Forgotten' Crisis

[RFI] Paris - Top diplomats from France, Germany and the European Union are set to push for more funding for Sudan on Monday at a meeting in Paris to mark the first anniversary of the war. NGOs and Sudanese civil society also hope that the meetings will hold Sudanese military leaders to account.

Kenya: Single Online Portal to Enhance Ease of Doing Business Unveiled

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Trade and Investments Cabinet Secretary (CS) Rebecca Miano today unveiled an online portal that seeks to enhance the ease of doing business in the country.

Nigeria: Banditry - Nasarawa Bans Ethnic Vigilante Groups

[Daily Trust] Following the emergency security meeting convened by Governor Abdullahi Sule, the government of Nasarawa has proscribed all ethnic vigilante groups operating across the 13 local government areas of the state.

Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Recalls Batches of Benylin Paediatric Syrup After Finding High Levels of Toxic Substance

[New Zimbabwe] THE Medicines Control Company of Zimbabwe -MCAZ has recalled two batches of Benylin Paediatric 100ml Syrup from shelves after a toxic substance, Diethylene glycol was recently found in the medicine.

Nigeria: How Zamfara University Students, Staff Were Rescued After 207 Days

[Premium Times] Mr Laka, said the 22 people, comprising 15 students and seven workers of the university, were abducted from the university in September 2023.

Nigeria: Corruption Biggest Threat to Security in Nigeria - Minister

[Premium Times] The minister promised that the government would work tirelessly to provide safe schools for children across the country.

Nigeria: Saving Mothers and Giving Life Through Quality Accreditation of Private Health Facilities

[Nigeria Health Watch] Increasing evidence suggests that quality care prevents a significant number of maternal deaths and disability. High-quality care is also the foundation for improved maternal and neonatal health outcomes. According to the World Health Organisation, despite the fact that ...

Chibok girls feel let down 10 years after Nigeria kidnapping

Most of the Chibok girls abducted 10 years ago in Nigeria are now free but some feel badly let down.

Libya: UN Libyan Envoy Resigns

[VOA] Abdoulaye Bathily, the United Nations envoy for Libya has resigned.

Three Nigerian sisters killed after car hits them

The driver is due to appear in court on a charge of reckless driving, police say.

Sudan: Young Sudanese Refugees Cope With Loss, Long for Peace

[VOA] Juba, South Sudan -- The baby was a newborn when the war broke out in Sudan. No one knew how old she was because her biological mother was missing.

Ethiopia: Geneva Conference Raises Nearly $630 Million for Ethiopia's Humanitarian Needs

[VOA] Geneva -- A high-level pledging conference in Geneva co-sponsored by Ethiopia, Britain and the United Nations received $628.9 million in pledges to provide lifesaving humanitarian assistance for millions of Ethiopians suffering from the ill effects of conflict and climate change. It was ...

Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Announces Reduction in Price of Diesel

[Premium Times] The company said the significant reduction in the price of diesel is expected to positively affect all the spheres of the economy and ultimately reduce the high inflation rate in the country

Liberia: Nimba Senatorial By-Election Lacks Momentum

[Liberian Observer] There is very little leading up to the pending by-election for the Nimba County senatorial seat, with many voters expressing frustration with the political rhetoric from candidates.

Nigeria: Junior Pope's Death, Lecturer-Student Wedding, Other Top Stories From South-East

[Premium Times] This is a review of top events which occurred in Nigeria's South-east within the past week

West Africa: West Africa's Fashion Designers Are World Leaders When It Comes to Producing Sustainable Clothes

[The Conversation Africa] Every few weeks global fast fashion brands mass produce their latest clothing, pumping out garments to be sold around the world. There is growing criticism that it's socially irresponsible to produce such large volumes of clothes so often. It leads to surplus and waste ...

South Africa: Extortion Rackets Disrupt Work in Cape Town's Townships

[GroundUp] We no longer go to some townships without an escort, says waste collection worker

Ethiopia: Government and International Partners Meet in Geneva to Boost Humanitarian Funding

[OCHA] With the humanitarian situation in Ethiopia now critical, the Government of Ethiopia and international partners meet today in Geneva to raise international support as the country's UN-backed $3.24 billion humanitarian response plan for 2024 remains less than 5 per cent funded.

Somalia: Somalia's Finance Minister Engages in High-Level Talks in Washington

[Shabelle] Washington -- Somalia's Finance Minister Bihi Iman Cige is currently in Washington D.C. for the spring conference hosted by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank.

West Africa: Ecowas Under Pressure to Reform

[DW] Coups, sanctions, and withdrawal of member states; the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) must either reform or decline, observers warn.

Libya: Libyan Leaders Must Put National Interests Above Their Own, Top Envoy Tells Security Council

[UN News] Efforts to foster dialogue and address the concerns of Libyan politicians are being met with "stubborn resistance, unreasonable expectations and indifference" on their part, contrary to the national interest, the UN envoy to the North African nation said on Tuesday.

Nigeria: Govt Begins Allocation of Houses Under National Housing Programme

[Premium Times] The authorities say the first batch of the allocation process was concluded after a review of the conditions and procedures for sales of houses under the national housing scheme.

Sudan: Exclusive - US Special Envoy for Sudan Says 'Priority Is to End the War'

[Dabanga] Amsterdam -- The aspirations of the Sudanese people are not just for the absence of war, but for the restoration of the revolution and the return to a constitutional transition that the people fought so hard for just five years ago, says Tom Perriello, US Special Envoy for Sudan. ...

Zimbabwe: Zanu-PF to Take Charge of Food Aid Distribution As Zimbabwe Grapples With El Nino-Induced Drought

[New Zimbabwe] Zanu PF Secretary for Information and Publicity Christopher Mutsvangwa has said the ruling party will superintend the distribution of food aid in Zimbabwe.

Rwanda: Exiled Rwandan Accused of Terrorism Financing Is Dead

[Nile Post] Renowned Rwandan industrialist and businessman, Tribert Rujugiro Ayabatwa, has passed on at the age of 82.

Africa: Development Finance - How It Works, Where It Goes, Why It's Needed

[The Conversation Africa] Development finance is the invisible glue that connects public and private financing for projects that have social, economic and environmental outcomes. These include improved infrastructure, better waste management and sanitation, financial inclusion, clean energy and ...

Sudan: Canada Sanctions Individuals and Entities Affiliated With Sudan Warring Parties

[Dabanga] Ottawa -- Yesterday, Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly announced sanctions against two individuals and four entities affiliated with the army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) for undermining peace, security, and stability in Sudan.

East Africa: East Africa's 'Soda Lakes' Are Rising, Threatening Their Iconic Flamingos

[The Conversation Africa] Huge pink flocks of millions of flamingos - flamboyances of flamingos - are one of nature's great spectacles. But colleagues and I have uncovered worrying trends in the salty and highly-alkaline "soda lakes" of east Africa where most of these birds live.

Sudan: Sudan Summit - Pledges of Funding and Diplomatic Pressure Must Materialise Quickly

[Norwegian Refugee Council] Statement by Will Carter, the Norwegian Refugee Council's country director in Sudan, on the outcomes of today's Paris conference:

Ghana: Assessing the Economic Impact of Akosombo, Kpong Dams Spillage

[Ghanaian Times] An estimated GH¢1.6bn agricultural livelihoods were lost due to the Akosombo/ Kpong dams spillage that affected eight districts in the Greater Accra, Eastern and Volta regions in September and October last year.

Uganda: MPs Want Alcohol, Cigarettes to Meet Donor Funding Deficit

[Nile Post] The Health Committee of Parliament has called for a 20-percent increase in taxes on harmful products such as alcohol and tobacco to offset the reduction in funding from donors to the health sector.

Kenya: Tea Worth Millions Unsold As Minimum Price On Older Stocks Reinstated

[Business Day Africa] Kenyan tea worth Ksh2.3 billion was withdrawn from the market in the latest sale as the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) instructed brokers to sell the beverage at the reserved price, resulting in traders rejecting millions of kilos of the commodity offered for sale.

Ethiopia: Is Burn Care System in Ethiopia Adequate to Treat Severe Acid Burns?

[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- In recent weeks, social media has been abuzz with the harrowing stories of two Ethiopians who suffered devastating acid burns. One of them, Ayantu, a mother of two from Harar, endured a horrific attack when her husband of eight years splashed acid on her face and ...

Sudan: Rep. Omar Statement on the One-Year Anniversary of the Sudanese Civil War

[U.S. House] Rep. Ilhan Omar, Chair of the U.S Africa Policy Working Group Released a Statement on the One-Year Anniversary of the Sudanese Civil War:

Tanzania: Tanzania-Malawi Diplomatic Tensions Rise Over $30m Port Project

[Business Day Africa] Tanzania and Malawi are on the brink of a diplomatic standoff following Dodoma's decision to commence the upgrade of Mbamba Bay Port, situated on the shores of Lake Malawi.

Sudan: On the Offensive - Military Tactics and Peace Talks for Sudan's Takeover

[African Arguments] Debating Ideas reflects the values and editorial ethos of the African Arguments book series, publishing engaged, often radical, scholarship, original and activist writing from within the African continent and beyond. It offers debates and engagements, contexts and ...

Ethiopia: Funding Crisis Threatens Aid for Nearly 1 Million Refugees in Ethiopia

[UNHCR] On 20 March, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency in Ethiopia, the Government of Ethiopia's Refugees and Returnees Service (RRS) and over 130 partners, including UN agencies, government ministries, national and international NGOs, refugees, and the private sector, came together to sound the ...

Liberia: Boakai Urges Corrective Measures Against Frequent Fire Outbreaks

[New Dawn] Liberia's National Fire Service appears to be largely incapacitated in responding to fire outbreaks, and the incident at Speaker Koffa's residence and other recent cases could point to the realities.

Zambia's Kalaba 'critical but stable' after crash

Former Zambia captain Rainford Kalaba suffers internal injuries following a fatal car accident on Saturday.

Zimbabwe: Zimbabweans Increasingly Dissatisfied With Govt Efforts On Electricity Provision

[Afrobarometer] Only one in five citizens enjoy reliable electricity supply.

Nigeria: Crisis in Nigeria - How to Train a War Surgeon

[ICRC] In a bid to save civilians in one of the longest-running conflicts in West Africa, training is underway to prepare the next generation of Nigerian war surgeons.

Malawi: Malawi's President Moves in to Stop Tobacco Smuggling

[VOA] Blantyre, Malawi -- Malawi's President Lazarus Chakwera has ordered police to tighten border security to control tobacco smugglers who sell the crop to neighboring countries for better prices. However, analysts and some farmers say tobacco smuggling would only stop if buyers offer ...

Kenya: Kenya's Shilling Is Gaining Value, but Don't Expect It to Last - Expert

[The Conversation Africa] Shortly after Kenya's 2022 elections, the shilling depreciated rapidly against the US dollar - the country's main currency for international transactions - fuelling a wave of political discontent.

Kenya: National Rights Commission Weighs in On Police Boss' Outburst

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has called for an immediate end to threats and intimidation against lawful protests urging the government to engage in dialogue.

Uganda: Traders Close Businesses In Protest Over Government 'Neglect'

[Nile Post] Traders in the central business district of Kampala and other parts of city have decided to keep their shops shuttered until they have the opportunity to meet with the President in significant numbers.

Ethiopia: Golden Ambitions - War Legacy Impedes Tigray's Gold Mining Revival

[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- For centuries, the art of gold mining has thrived in the lowlands of Western, Northwestern, and Central Tigray, where the riches of metallic minerals within the Precambrian basement rocks have beckoned generations of prospectors.

Controversial half marathon result being investigated

Organisers of the Beijing half marathon will investigate allegations that three African athletes deliberately allowed China's star runner He Jie to win Sunday's race.

Uganda: Besigye to Join City Traders in Tax Protest

[Nile Post] Fresh from his western region consultations and then from sending off their fallen activists in Teso, the opposition stalwart Kizza Besigye has dived into the running city traders' strike protesting what he refers to as a bad taxation regime.

Zimbabwe: KZN Police Discover Body of Abducted Zim Businessman Evans Katumba

[New Zimbabwe] A body believed to be that of Zimbabwean businessman Evans Katumba who was abducted in Durban, South Africa, last month has been found.

Sudan: Sudan - Paris Conference Raises €2 Billion in Aid Pledges

[DW] Millions face severe levels of hunger as a result of a power struggle that broke out in Sudan one year ago. French President Emmanuel Macron says the amount gathered will help meet the population's most urgent needs.

Zimbabwe: First Lady Drops Charges Against Watsomba Women Who Booed Her - Admits Police Overreacted

[New Zimbabwe] First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa has dropped charges against nine women from Manicaland who allegedly booed her after she sidelined them during a donation of foodstuffs and clothing.

Sudan: Sudanese Farmers Strive for Food Sufficiency As Conflict Rages

[VOA] Nairobi, Kenya -- Today marks one year since the war between Sudan's army and its paramilitary wing, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), began. The war has created widespread hunger, as fields lay uncultivated and aid agencies struggle to reach millions of Sudanese displaced from their homes. ...

Nigeria: Over 1,680 Children Abducted, 180 Killed in Nigerian School Attacks - Unicef

[Premium Times] UNICEF warned that Kaduna and Sokoto states despite being at risk of abduction have not done well In implementing the safe school programme

Liberia: Who Leaked Former President Weah's Assets Declaration?

[Liberian Observer] Liberia, like many other countries, has some form of asset declaration requirement for public officials, but the declared assets of most essential government officials are often kept confidential and are prohibited from being made public, especially without their consent.

Kenya: Nairobi Home to 4,400 Super-Rich

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The number of super-rich in Nairobi grew by 25 percent to 4,400 last year compared to more than 10 years ago, indicating a growing preference for high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) to set their bases in the capital city.

Nigeria: Nigeria's Tinubu Says Country Will No Longer Pay Ransom to Armed Gangs

[VOA] Abuja, Nigeria -- Nigeria will no longer pay ransom to armed gangs that have plagued the country with kidnapping and extortion, President Bola Tinubu said in an opinion piece published Monday.

Africa: Leaders Need to Break the Chokehold of Debt and Austerity. Our Health Depends On It

[IPS] Washington DC -- As leaders gather for the Spring Meetings of the IMF and World Bank amid the cherry blossom trees of Washington, DC, there is some good news to celebrate.

Watching my country fall apart day-by-day

Zeinab Mohammed Salih reflects on what has happened to Sudan since fighting broke out a year ago.

Africa: Africa CDC's Statement On Moderna's Plan to Reassess Commitment to African Vaccine Manufacturing

[Africa CDC] Africa CDC notes with disappointment that Moderna has put its plans to establish vaccine manufacturing in Kenya on hold. While we acknowledge that the need and demand for COVID-19 vaccines has indeed decreased significantly, both in Africa and globally, it is important that ...

Liberia: Attempted Murder Victim Decries Deception, Threats, Bribery

[Liberian Observer] Jessica Lloyd agreed to marry Lucas Richards with the sole desire of fulfilling his wish to become a biological father.

Ethiopia: UN Raises U.S.$600 Million for Ethiopia, Falls Short of Target

[DW] A UN-led event to secure donations to address Ethiopia's humanitarian crisis fell short of its $1 billion target. The East African country has been hit by conflict and extreme weather in recent years.

Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe's New Gold-Backed Currency Sliding On Black Market

[VOA] Harare, Zimbabwe -- Zimbabwe's recently introduced gold-backed currency is sliding on the local black market but officials insist the currency is getting stronger and has a bright future. Columbus Mavhunga reports from Harare.

Africa: Annual Meetings 2024 - Better Allocating International Financial Resources to Speed Africa's Transformation

[African Development Bank (AfDB)] Back in February 2013 in Tunis, in response to a journalist who had asked her how the African Development Bank Group differed from other institutions, Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, then President of Liberia, replied, "simply the confidence it inspires. I can say ...

Read Your Way Through Accra

Bus stations. Traffic stops. Beaches. There’s no telling where you’ll find the next story in Accra, Ghana’s capital. Peace Adzo Medie shares some of her favorites.

Togo: Situation Tense After Vote in Parliament

[Agenzia Fides] Lomé -- The situation in Togo remains tense. Opposition parties have joined forces to protest against the new Constitution adopted by the National Assembly on March 25, the text of which was drafted in secret. The new Charter provides for the transition from a presidential to a ...

Congo-Kinshasa: Rep Smith Introduces Bill to Prevent Imports of Cobalt Mined by Child Labor In the DR Congo

[U.S. House] Washington, DC -- Communist China exploits African children to power the 'Green Economy'

Africa: African Natural Resources Management and Investment Centre Issues New Report - 'Further Processing of Wood Products in Africa Will Contribute to the Continent's Industrialization and Integration'

[African Development Bank (AfDB)] In March 2024, the African Natural Resources Management and Investment Centre issued a new report, in English-only, "Regional timber-trade flows and trends in Africa". The report offers guidance on taking full advantage of the timber trade in Africa.

Gambia: President Diomaye Faye Due in Banjul

[The Point] An official source has confirmed to The Point that the Senegalese new president, Basirou Diomaye Faye will make his first official visit to The Gambia on Saturday, 20 April 2024 for a day working visit.

South Africa: African Oystercatcher Bucks the Trend in Crashing Bird Populations

[GroundUp] Haematopus moquini has gone from "Near Threatened" to "Least Concern" on the Red Data List

Rwanda: 39 Arrested for Genocide Ideology-Related Crimes in Commemoration Week

[New Times] Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) received a total of 52 cases of genocide ideology and associated crimes during the initial week - from April 7 to 13 - of commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, resulting in the arrest of 39 suspects.

Sudan: UAE Pledges $100 Million to Aid Humanitarian Efforts in Sudan

[Dabanga] Paris / Abu Dhabi -- The United Arab Emirates has pledged a further $100 million to support humanitarian efforts in Sudan and neighbouring countries. The pledge was made by Sheikh Shakhbut bin Nahyan, UAE Minister of State, at the Paris Conference on Humanitarian Issues in Sudan that ...

Sierra Leone: Bio Urges Ecowasleaders to Develop Strategy Against Autonomous Weapons

[Concord] President Julius Maada Bio has urged ECOWAS regional leaders to forge common understanding and develop strategies to address the challenges posed by Autonomous Weapons Systems.

Kenya: Kenyan Military Chief Killed in Helicopter Crash, President Says

[VOA] Nairobi -- Kenya's military chief was among nine people killed in a helicopter crash Thursday, according to Kenyan President William Ruto.

Millions of Girls in Africa Will Miss HPV Shots After Merck Production Problem

The company has told countries that it can supply only 18.8 million of the 29.6 million doses it was contracted to deliver this year.

Nigeria: Tinubu Meets Afenifere Leaders, Assures Nigerians of Security, Equity

[Leadership] President Bola Tinubu has said his administration remains undeterred in its pursuit of comprehensive economic security for the country while addressing foundational challenges and creating a fair and equitable system in which all Nigerians can thrive.

Pro cyclist to race while living in asylum hotel

Trhas Tesfay was a champion cyclist in Ethiopia but came to the UK last year to seek asylum.

Africa: Nearly 136 Million People in Africa Live With Hearing Difficulties - Tackling the Crisis With a Smartphone and an App

[The Conversation Africa] In rural Kenya, 64-year-old John Kamau's world of silence is about to change. For decades, isolated by hearing loss from the community's vibrant life and his grandchildren's conversations, he sees hope when a community health worker visits with a smartphone in hand.

Kenya: Govt Lists 17 Counties At Risk of Flooding, Evacuation Orders Likely

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has said the government is likely to order evacuations in seventeen counties at high risk of flooding in an early-warning alert issued Wednesday.

Africa: Africa Is Full of Bats, but Their Fossils Are Scarce - Why These Rare Records Matter

[The Conversation Africa] Africa is home to more than 20% of the world's bat population. There are over 200 species to be found on the continent. South Africa is particularly diverse, with 72 bat species.

Congo-Kinshasa: Cardinal Ambongo - 'The Situation in and Around Goma Is Deteriorating Day By Day'

[Agenzia Fides] Kinshasa -- "The situation in and around Goma is deteriorating day by day," says Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo Besungu, Metropolitan Archbishop of Kinshasa, to Fides. He refers to the capital of North Kivu in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where the M23 ...

Liberia: Liberia to Host Africa's First-Ever Surf Tour

[Liberian Observer] President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has expressed excitement over Liberia's rise to a place among the top 10 surfing destinations in the world and the choice to host the Africa Tour: Surf to Rise competition.

Uganda: Protesting Traders Set to Meet Museveni

[Nile Post] In the midst of escalating tensions over the new Electronic Fiscal Receipting and Invoicing System (EFRIS) taxation system, Joseph Kabuleta has cautioned traders not to get their hopes ahead of themselves when meeting President Museveni.

West Africa: Sahel Heatwave Made Worse By Climate Change, Scientists Warn

[RFI] An extreme heatwave in the Sahel region in March and April would not have been as lethal without human-caused climate change, the World Weather Attribution (WWA) group of climate researchers has found. It warned of an increase in extreme weather if carbon emissions are not rapidly reduced.

Congo-Kinshasa: Hospitals in Eastern DRC Face Vaccine Shortages

[VOA] Goma -- In the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, specifically in the Beni and Butembo region, parents are finding it hard getting vaccines for their children. Health care providers report that vaccines have been in short supply for several months, leaving thousands of children ...

What will it take for Africa to host the Olympics?

The 2024 Olympic Games in Paris are 100 days away, but Africa has never hosted the world's biggest sporting event.

Kenya's leader holds crisis talks after helicopter crash

A military helicopter reportedly carrying senior military officers has crashed and caught fire.

Nigeria: Kano Court Upholds Suspension of APC Chairman

[Premium Times] The application granted by Usman Na'abba on Tuesday follows an exparte motion filed by Ibrahim Sa'ad on behalf of two executive members of APC Ganduje ward, Dawakin-Tofa Local Government Area.

Sudan: President El Burhan Fires Foreign Minister, Governors

[Dabanga] Port Sudan -- Lt Gen Abdelfattah El Burhan, commander-in-chief of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and head of Sudan's Sovereignty Council, has dismissed and replaced Foreign Minister-designate Ali El Sadig, as well as the governors of Kassala and El Gedaref, Mohamed Mousa and Mohamed ...

Africa: World Bank, AfDB Partner to Connect 300 Million Africans to Electricity By 2030

[Premium Times] The bank said 600 million Africans lack access to electricity, creating significant barriers to health care, education, productivity, digital inclusivity, and ultimately job creation

Kenya: 'Really!' - Ruto Expresses Shock Over Governors Endorsing Medics' Strike

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has expressed his dismay over county chiefs supporting a nationwide strike by medical professionals despite a majority of whom fall under devolved units.

Ethiopia: Ethiopia Takes Lead in Energy Ties With Neighbors

[Ethiopian Herald] ADDIS ABABA -- Ethiopia is playing a leading role in creating energy ties with neighboring countries, the Ministry of Water and Energy (MoWE) said, adding that the electricity supply to Sudan is continuing unabated.

Ghana: Ghana's Road Safety Drive - Throwing a 'Headlight' On Private Vehicle Crashes

[Ghanaian Times] On the Ghanaian road safety scene, the last half-decade, spanning from 2019 to 2023, has witnessed a marginal decline in road crashes and deaths, igniting hopes for a significant reduction in this pressing public health concern.

Cameroon: Cameroon Doctors Flee to Europe, North America for Lucrative Jobs

[VOA] Yaounde, Cameroon -- The state of health care in Cameroon is a source of growing concern, with thousands of doctors fleeing the central African country for lucrative jobs elsewhere, especially in Europe and North America, according to officials.

Africa: New Nets Prevent 13 Million Malaria Cases in Sub-Saharan Africa

[Global Fund] Compared to standard nets, the introduction of 56 million state-of-the-art mosquito nets in 17 countries across sub-Saharan Africa averted an estimated 13 million malaria cases and 24,600 deaths.

Ethiopia: Council of Ministers Unanimously Approves Draft Transitional Justice Policy

[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- The Council of Ministers, in its meeting today, unanimously approved the draft Transitional Justice Policy after it "discussed and added additional input" to the draft.

Protest and pain - Kenya's month-long doctors' strike

Patients have been left without access to crucial services at state hospitals for a month.

Zimbabwe: Zimbabweans Have Nothing to Celebrate As Country Turns 44

[New Zimbabwe] Zimbabwe celebrates its 44th Independence Thursday, April 18th amid hunger stalking the generality of the populace due to the El Nino-induced drought.

Zimbabwe: 49 Years On - Still No Closure On Edison Sithole's Disappearance

[The Herald] One of the most painful disappearances of a prominent African nationalist occurred on October 15 1975, when Dr Edison Furatidzwayi Chisingaitwi Sithole and his personal assistant, Miriam Mhlanga were kidnapped by Rhodesia Special Branch officers as he disembarked from his car ...

Anne Innis Dagg, Who Studied Giraffes in the Wild, Dies at 91

She was believed to be the first Western scientist to study the animals in their natural habitat, but she struggled to overcome sexism in academia.

Namibia: Namibia Rhino Poaching On Rise in First Quarter of 2024

[VOA] Windhoek, Namibia -- Environmentalists in Namibia have accused local wildlife officials of hiding the real extent of rhino poaching in the Etosha National Park, which holds the highest concentration of black rhinos in the world. The Ministry of Environment recently acknowledged that rhino ...

Nigeria: 10th Chibok Anniversary - Students Call for Adequate Security in Schools

[Daily Trust] University students from Kano, Katsina and Jigawa states have called for the provision of adequate security presence in schools as a measure of restoring parents' and students' confidence on safety.

Kenya: African Climate Summit Propels Ruto to Time's Top 100 Influential People

[Business Day Africa] Kenyan President William Ruto has earned recognition as one of Time magazine's top 100 influential people, a testament to the country's achievement in hosting a successful Africa Climate Summit in Nairobi last year.

Uganda: 'Living in Fear' - Landowners in Uganda's Oil Field On Brink of Eviction

[IPS] Kampala, Buliisa, and Hoima -- When Mugisha Jealousy Mulimba learned that the government of Uganda was dragging him to court, he expected justice. But he says he has realized these courts are being used to deprive him of his rights to a fair hearing and the right to fair and adequate ...

Nigeria: Those Threatening Nigeria's Sovereignty Will Pay Heavy Price - Tinubu

[Premium Times] President Tinubu said his administration is resolute in achieving economic security in a fair and equitable system for all Nigerians.

Nigerian socialite charged for throwing money in air

Cubana Chief Priest is the latest celebrity to fall foul of a crackdown on "abusing" banknotes.

Africa: African Media Leaders Will Gather in Nairobi in May

[allAfrica] In response to pressing appeals from many media practitioners and stakeholders across Africa who believe a free, independent, professional and thriving media industry is essential to the continent's future, AllAfrica Global Media has agreed to launch a new convening platform: the ...

Africa: Africa Pushing Limits to Boost Renewable Energy Supply Chain, Security

[IPS] Abu Dhabi -- Investors, regulators, researchers, policymakers, and representatives of renewable energy companies, acknowledged the key challenges of shifting away from fossil fuels to renewable energy in Africa when they gathered in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE) this week.

Walsh to help Zimbabwe women's T20 World Cup bid

West Indies legend Courtney Walsh will be a coaching consultant as Zimbabwe's women bid to reach a first T20 World Cup.

Southern Africa: Southern Africa Battles Deadly Cholera Outbreak

[DW] Zambia, Zimbabwe and Malawi are at the epicenter of the deadliest cholera outbreak in southern Africa in at least a decade. The global stockpile of vaccines to limit the disease's spread has run dry.

Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso Expels French Diplomats for 'Subversive Activities'

[RFI] Ouagadougou -- Burkina Faso has expelled three French diplomats for "subversive activities", according to a foreign ministry note seen by AFP on Thursday, in a further sign of mounting tensions between the African state and its former colonial master.

Africa: Corporate Council on Africa is Thrilled to Announce the Confirmed Participation of Several Government Officials who will be Joining Us at the 2024 U.S.-Africa Business Summit in Dallas, Texas on May 6-9, 2024

[CCA] Their presence underscores the importance of fostering strong partnerships between the United States and Africa and highlights the commitment of both governments to enhancing trade and investment opportunities between our continents.

Malawi: Malawians Are Asking - Why Has the U.S. Not Banned Chilima As He Is Also Answering Sattar-Related Corruption Cases?

[Nyasa Times] Social media is awash with questions with regards to the move that the United States of America (USA) government made on Wednesday to ban former Solicitor General and Principal Secretary for Justice Reyneck Matemba, former director of Public Procurement and Disposal of Assets ...

Kenya: Wetangula Cautions 'Rejectionists' Spewing 'Vitriol' Over Bunge Towers

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has dismissed claims over stalled progress on the Bunge Towers project.

South Africa: Daily Maverick Shuts Down for 24-Hours to Protest Against Journalism Crisis

[IFJ] With its action, The Daily Maverick warns against the devastating effects of ongoing business models of tech giants, which make benefits by distributing words, images and sounds that media professionals have authored and performed.

Nigeria: Yoruba Nation - Court Remands 29 Suspected Agitators

[Vanguard] The Iyaganku Chief Magistrates' Court in Ibadan has ordered the remand of 29 suspected Yoruba Nation agitators for invading the premises of the Oyo State Secretariat in Ibadan on Saturday.

Gambia: Gambia to Get Two New Ferries in 16 Months

[The Point] The Gambia government through the Gambia Ports Authority (GPA) yesterday signed a contract with DAMEN Shipyard for the construction and design of two new green solar powered ferries.

Nigeria: Developing - Record-Chasing Chess Master, Tunde Onakoya Completes 24 Hours Undefeated

[Premium Times] With a target of 58 hours, Onakoya is determined to make a difference in the lives of millions of children across the world

Senegal: Senegal Battles 100 Percent Morbidity Due to Skin Bleaching

[The Point] Depigmentation in Senegal leads to a high rate of cancer.

Liberia: One Fire Truck for Over Five Million People

[New Republic] The Deputy Director for Operations at the Liberia National Fire Service, Edwin Tisdell has disclosed that the LNFS is operating with only one functional fire truck in the country.

Togo opposition denounces presidential 'power grab'

Authorities say the reforms are necessary - but opponents say they will lengthen the president's rule.

Southern Africa: Zimbabwe Has Come of Age

[The Herald] Today is our 44th anniversary of independence, the day Zimbabweans achieved freedom, and did so under an elected Government, the double achievement being important.

Chad: Chad's Junta Leader Orders Military Crackdown After Opposition Calls for Election Boycott

[VOA] Yaounde, Cameroon -- In response to growing campaign violence, Chad's transitional president, General Mahamat Idriss Deby, has ordered his military to arrest angry civilians and make sure peace reigns in the run-up to the May 6 presidential election and afterwards. Opposition and civil ...

Africa: Bellingham Calls for More to Be Done to Tackle Racism

[Capital FM] Manchester, United Kingdom -- Real Madrid and England midfielder Jude Bellingham says football's authorities "need to do more" to tackle racism but he "doubts it will happen".

Somalia: Food Insecurity Plagues Somalia's Displaced

[Shabelle] In Somalia, an estimated 4 million people--or one-fifth of the population--face acute food insecurity; 3.8 million people are displaced from their homes; and 1.7 million children under five are acutely malnourished. The protracted humanitarian crisis behind these shocking figures ...

Kenya: Kenya's Doctors' Strike - Is There an End in Sight?

[DW] Doctors in Kenya have been on strike for five weeks, demanding better wages and working conditions. President William Ruto says his government is out of money to pay the medics. Meanwhile, patients remain without care.

Nigeria: Grid Collapse - TCN Deploys Generation Loss Detection System

[Premium Times] "This new innovation stands as a testament to the company's commitment to advancing grid management capabilities," Ms Mbah said.

Seychelles: Govt Offers Reward for Info On Suspected Gas Attacks

[Seychelles News Agency] Seychelles' authorities are offering a reward of SCR 100,000 ($7,425) to anyone having credible information on the recent suspected gas attacks and pledge to investigate the incidents.

Uganda: Deep-Rooted Election Violence Keeps Democracy in Shackles

[Nile Post] Uganda has a complex history of human rights violations, including under the rule of Idi Amin from 1971 to 1979, where thousands were killed and many more tortured.

Africa: How to End Hunger in Sub-Saharan Africa - Fight Inequality, Gender Imbalances and Climate Change

[The Conversation Africa] A greater part of Africa's population can't afford a healthy diet than any other regional population. Food insecurity in sub-Saharan Africa is caused by climate change, high levels of poverty, rapid population growth, low economic growth, inadequate infrastructure and ...

Ethiopia: UN Falls Short of Billion-Dollar Pledge to Tackle Ethiopia's Hunger Crisis

[RFI] A UN donor conference held in Geneva had hoped to raise significant pledges towards a $1 billion target (€940 million) to address the "critical" humanitarian situation in Ethiopia over the next three months. However pledges fell short at €570 million.

Nigeria: How Nigeria, Neighbours Can Defeat Iswap Terror Group

[Premium Times] Mass defections crippled JAS, one of two Boko Haram factions, but the same fate is unlikely to befall ISWAP.

Nigeria: Analysts Skeptical About Nigeria's Bid to Improve Local Crude Refining

[VOA] Abuja, Nigeria -- Nigeria has been Africa's largest or second-largest oil exporter for years, but relies heavily on imports to meet local energy needs. The government is trying to change that, saying the country's four moribund oil refineries will be revived and put back in operation.

Kenya: Oparanya, Joho Downplay 'Unnecessary Excitement' Over Raila Succession

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- ODM Deputy Party Leaders Wycliffe Oparanya and Hassan Joho have downplayed 'unnecessary excitement' over Raila Odinga's succession as ODM convened a National Governing Council (NGC) to ratify constitutional changes.

Liberia: Hidden Hands Behind Fire Disasters?

[New Republic] House Speaker Jonatha Fonati Koffa has become the latest victim of the continuous fire disaster as his gigantic building in the Rehab community was razed by an evening fire.

South Africa’s 2024 National Election: What to Know

The ruling African National Congress party could lose its parliamentary majority for the first time since the fall of apartheid 30 years ago.

Africa: World Bank, AfDB to Offer Electricity to 300 Million Africans

[Vanguard] The World Bank and the African Development Bank (AfDB) are partnering to provide electricity access to at least 300 million people in Africa by 2030.

Kenya: Kenya's Tax Transparency Gets 'Largely Compliant' Rating

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya has received a 'largely compliant' rating on the implementation of international standard for transparency and exchange of information on request (EOIR) for tax transparency.

Senegal: Nigeria's Think-Tank Hails Faye's Election, Urges Fair Leadership

[Leadership] A political think-tank, #FixPolitics Africa, has applauded the election of President Bassirou Faye of Senegal, describing it as the triumph of the democratic spirit and collective will of the Senegalese.

Nigeria: EFCC Set to Arraign Ex-Governor Bello for N80 Billion Money Laundering

[Premium Times] EFCC says the scheduled arraignment of former Governor Yahaya Bello "is coming on the heels of a warrant of arrest and enrolment order granted the EFCC by the court on Wednesday, 17 April 2024."

Nigeria: FG Asked to Create Awareness On Human Trafficking, Others

[Leadership] A non-governmental organisation (NGO) in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Media Coalition and Awareness To Halt Trafficking (MeCAHT), has urged the federal government and stakeholders to sustain awareness campaigns to combat the scourge of human trafficking.

Nigeria: PDP Extends Damagum's Tenure As Acting National Chairperson

[Premium Times] "Umar Damagum will continue to be the acting national chairman of the party until the next meeting of NEC. The party considers that it is important to have more consultation on that issue."

Liberia: Court Acquits U.S. Man On Trial for Attempted Murder

[Liberian Observer] The courtroom of Criminal Court 'B' was a scene of grief and disappointment after Judge Nelson Chinneh acquitted an American missionary, Lucas Richards, who was accused of attempting to murder his Liberian wife Jessica Lloyd in September 2023.

The mega-pastor pushing anti-vaccine conspiracy theories

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome is targeting the new malaria vaccines as African countries start their rollout.

Africa: Number of African-Born Millionaires to Skyrocket Over Next Decade - Report

[RFI] Africa's millionaire population is expected to rise by 65 percent within the next 10 years, a report published this week has found. The new recruits to the rich club will come from the fintech and the media sector, says analysis from the Africa Wealth Report.

South Africa: Corruption Accused Edwin Sodi's Company Still Not Blacklisted By Treasury

[GroundUp] City of Tshwane asked for Blackhead Consulting to be put on the list of restricted suppliers more than two months ago

Africa: This Beautiful Land - Corruption, Discrimination and Land Rights in Sub-Saharan Africa

[TI] The rising demand for land due to the global food crisis, climate change, rising sea levels, desertification, and extreme weather events, all limit its availability and accessibility. As global crises exacerbate inequalities, people who experience discrimination see their land rights ...

Kenya: Ruto Says Gen. Ogolla's Appointment As CDF Among His Best Decisions

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has described the appointment of the late Chief of Defense Forces General Francis Ogolla as the best decision he ever made.

U.S. Military to Withdraw Troops From Niger

The status of a $110 million air base in the desert remains unclear as the West African country deepens its ties with Russia.

Kenya: Govt to Honor CDF Ogolla's Burial Wish, Duale Says

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has confirmed that Chief of Defence Forces, General Francis Ogolla, who tragically lost his life in a helicopter crash on Thursday, will be laid to rest on Sunday, in accordance with his wish to be buried within 72 hours.

Zimbabwe: Zimtrade Eyes Angolan Market

[The Herald] National trade development and promotion agency, ZimTrade, is organising an outward seller mission to Angola designed to enhance linkages between local exporters and leading buyers in that market.

Ghana’s new train collides with lorry in test run

The train rammed into a lorry parked along the Tema-Mpakadan railway line, damaging its cabin area.

Top three stripped of medals in Beijing half marathon

The top three finishers of the Beijing half marathon are stripped of their medals after an investigation into the controversial result.

South Africa: Roads Are Littered With Potholes and Overgrown Grass in This Soweto Community

[GroundUp] City promises the roads will soon be resurfaced as a temporary solution

Liberia: Harper Port Manager Vows Transformation

[New Dawn] This week, on Monday, a new management team took over the Port of Harper in Maryland County, urging workers there to unite, think Liberia, and build Liberia under this new administration.

Zimbabwe: Beyond the Headlines - the Reality of Zimbabwe

[Nile Post] Today marks exactly 44 years since Zimbabwe gained its independence. Over the years, Zimbabwe has faced significant challenges, but it's essential to recognize its resilience and positive attributes alongside its difficulties.

Kenya: Captain Hillary Litali, KDF Soldier in Elgeyo Marakwet Chopper Crash Mourned By Family

[Capital FM] Nakuru -- Captain Hillary Litali, the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) Officer who died among nine others in a chopper crash in Elgeyo Marakwet has left a gaping gap in his his family as he was described as the main bread winner.

Liberia: EPA, FDA & Partners Brainstorm On Multi-Level Climate Governance Strategy

[New Dawn] Government of Liberia strategizes on Climate Change regime.

Nigeria: Unpaid Prizes - BBNaija Phyna Refuses New Offer From Multichoice

[Premium Times] Phyna, who won the 2022 BBNaija edition, was promised a significant package of prizes.

Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Grants Amnesty to Ease Prison Congestion

[VOA] Harare -- Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa has granted amnesty to 4,000 prisoners as part of efforts to decongest the country's crowded jails.

Nigerian attempts to break chess marathon record

The 29-year-old chess master hopes raise $1m for charity by playing for 58 consecutive hours.

South Africa: South Africans Tasted the Fruits of Freedom and Then Corruption Snatched Them Away - Podcast

[The Conversation Africa] Five years after his momentous election as South African president, Nelson Mandela stepped down after one term in office in 1999. Thabo Mbeki, his deputy, took over the mantle of the post-apartheid transition. Mbeki would lead the country for the next nine years, ...

Zimbabwe: Zitf Preparations Intensify

[The Herald] Kenyan President Dr William Ruto will officially open the 64th Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) to be held in Bulawayo next week, Industry and Commerce Minister Mangaliso Ndlovu has confirmed.

Nigeria: Chess Marathon - Encomiums As Tunde Onakoya Sets World Record

[Vanguard] Nigerians have taken to social media and other platforms to congratulate chess master, Tunde Onakoya for setting a new world chess marathon record.

Liberia: Did Weah Administration Borrow U.S.83 Million or U.S.32.8 Million?

[New Dawn] Documents in the possession of the New Dawn newspaper have revealed that the actual amount loaned to the Government of Liberia by the Central Bank for Civil Servants salaries based on former President George Weah's request on December 11, 2023, was US32.8 Million, not US83 million, ...

Tanzania: Zanzibar to Introduce Surveillance Radar, MV Tracking Systems in Indian Ocean

[Daily News] DAR ES SALAAM: Zanzibar is planning to introduce surveillance Radar and marine vessel tracking system to promote safer fishing and transportation activities in the Indian Ocean.

South Africa: Power Outage Sparks Days of Protest in Joburg

[GroundUp] Protests started on Tuesday, culminating with major roads to Orlando East, Pennyville, and Noordgesig being blocked on Thursday

Rwanda: Rwanda Wants 80 Percent of NGOs' Budget to 'Directly' Reach Vulnerable People

[New Times] A new draft law presented in parliament on April 18 by Judith Uwizeye, the Minister in the Office of the President, has requested NGOs in Rwanda not to spend more than 20 per cent of their budget on operational costs.

Africa: Time for Business Unusual - Can Philanthropy Be the Catalyst Required to Achieving Malaria Elimination?

[Malaria Consortium] A child dies almost every minute from malaria. While huge gains have been made in recent history in reducing the burden of malaria -- with deaths falling by 50 percent between 2000 and 2015 -- progress has stalled and we have seen the numbers of cases and deaths creeping ...

Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Explores U.S. for Crude Shipment, Expecting Third Stock

[Daily Trust] The 650,000 barrels per day Dangote Petroleum Refinery has been able to ramp up production leveraging on cheaper crude imports from the United States, a report has said.

Ghana: Ghana Accused of Expelling Fulani Asylum Seekers From Burkina Faso

[The New Humanitarian] Zebilla, Ghana -- 'We know we are not wanted in Ghana, but they will kill us in Burkina Faso.'

Zimbabwe: Record Crowd Attends Independence Celebrations

[The Herald] More than 70 000 people yesterday thronged Murambinda B Secondary School in Buhera District, Manicaland Province, for the 44th Independence celebrations that were presided over by President Mnangagwa.

Angola: Head of State Signs FAA and PN Adjustment Decrees

[ANGOP] Luanda -- The Head of State and Commander-in-Chief of the Angolan Armed Forces (FAA), João Lourenço, signed several decrees promoting, dismissing, appointing, waiving from active military service to retirement and transitioning to a situation of temporary inactivity, general officers, ...

South Africa: South Africa's Electricity Crisis - a Series of Failures Over 30 Years Have Left a Dim Legacy

[The Conversation Africa] In 1994, apartheid ended and the African National Congress (ANC) won South Africa's first ever democratic elections, promising "Electricity for All" as part of its Reconstruction and Development Programme.

Woman rescued 10 years after Chibok kidnapping

The Islamist group Boko Haram seized 276 girls from a school in Chibok in 2014

Burkina Faso's junta expels French diplomats

The junta has accused three diplomats of "subversive activities", which France has denied.

Sudan: Darfur Displaced Renew Call to the World to Save Them

[Dabanga] Nyala / Beleil / Kutum -- The displaced in Darfur camps again appealed to the international community to help them by sending urgent humanitarian aid, as security and health conditions are worsening and the number op people dying of hunger and thirst is rapidly growing. The Darfur Bar ...

Nigeria: Enugu Govt to Give Mr Ibu, Jnr Pope Befitting Burial

[Premium Times] The Enugu State Government says it is working with the families of the late Nollywood actors.

Sudan: International Response Inadequate, 25 Million People, Half of Sudan's Population Need Humanitarian Assistance, Say Agencies After One Year of Conflict

[CISA] Khartoum -- To mark one year since the brutal fighting in Sudan erupted in April 2023 between the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS), UN agencies and its partners have stated that Sudan has become one of the world's worst ...

Gambia: Bill Threatens Ban On Female Genital Mutilation

[HRW] Abuja -- Reject Proposed Law That Would Reverse Critical Gains for Women's, Girls' Rights

Sudan: Four Priorities for Sudan a Year Into the Civil War

[USIP] A devastating humanitarian crisis and the risk of regional war demand a new approach from the international community.

South Africa: 30 Years On, South Africa Still Dismantling Racism and Apartheid's Legacy

[Africa Renewal] Rethabile Ratsomo said it's the little things that remind her of her perceived "place" in South African society.

Liberia: Mass Dismissal of Presidential Guards Sparks Concern

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Approximately 200 officers of the Executive Protection Service (EPS) are reported to be facing termination under the directive of the new Director, Sam Gaye. Allegations suggest that these personnel are being let go due to their perceived loyalty to former ...

Zimbabwe: Armed Robbers Target Catholic School, Torture Priest

[New Zimbabwe] Three armed robbers who targeted a Catholic Mission where they terrorised a priest before getting away with loot worth thousands of dollars have been slapped with a 21-year jail term each by a Hwange magistrate.

Uganda: Inside Uganda's Evolving Music Industry

[Nile Post] In the heart of East Africa, Uganda's music industry resonates as a vibrant and dynamic force, weaving together diverse genres, cultural influences, and stories of resilience.

Sierra Leone: How to Get Vaccines to Remote Areas? in Sierra Leone They're Delivered By Foot, Boat or Motorbike

[The Conversation Africa] In Sierra Leone almost 59% of the population live in remote, rural areas. Roads may be non-existent or in bad condition, making it very difficult for rural dwellers to access healthcare. This is one of the key reasons why COVID-19 vaccination rates in the country are low.

Nigeria: Energy Expert Advises Governors to Domesticate Electricity Act

[Premium Times] The energy expert advised governors to domesticate the electricity law and make tax break offers to encourage private sector investment in their states.

Ghana: 609 Die in Road Crashes 1st Quarter 2024

[Ghanaian Times] At least 609 people died nationwide in road crashes during the first quarter of this year, as against 553 deaths recorded last year, within the same period.

Ghana: Cyber Security Authority Engages Tech Providers to Counter Misinformation Powered By Ai

[Ghanaian Times] The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has cautioned the public to be wary of electoral misinformation and disinformation targeted at flawing this year's general election.

Somalia: Galmudug State Claims Victory in War Against Al-Shabaab

[Shabelle] Dhusamareb -- In a recent announcement, Galmudug's Minister of Information, Abshir Abdi Shikow, revealed that the Al-Shabaab group is now severely depleted within the state's territories.

Sudan: Battles Between the Army and the RSF Continue Unabated in Sudan

[Dabanga] Khartoum -- Clashes between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and its paramilitary counterpart, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), continue in various parts of the country. Artillery shelling led to the death of a person in El Obeid, the capital of North Kordofan, yesterday. The Sudanese ...

4 Disqualified from Beijing Race After 3 Let Chinese Runner Pass

A strange finish at the Beijing Half Marathon on Sunday led to an investigation and penalties.

Africa: WHO Prequalifies New Oral Simplified Vaccine for Cholera

[WHO] A new oral vaccine for cholera has received prequalification by the World Health Organization (WHO) on 12 April. The inactivated oral vaccine Euvichol-S has a similar efficacy to existing vaccines but a simplified formulation, allowing opportunities to rapidly increase production capacity.

Kenya: Kenya-Uganda Trade Tensions Escalate Over Tax Dispute

[Business Day Africa] Kenya and Uganda are bracing for renewed trade tensions following Kampala's decision to raise taxes on Kenyan produce by Ksh3 per kilogramme.

Somalia: EU Warns Against Ransom Payments to Somali Pirates

[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- The European Union (EU) has issued a stern warning against paying ransom to Somali pirates, citing concerns that such payments could fuel further hijackings in the Indian Ocean and the Gulf of Aden.

Kenya: Raila Leads Azimio Leaders in Condoling With CDF Ogolla's Widow Aileen

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Opposition leader Raila Odinga on Friday led Azimio leaders in condoling the wife of the late Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Francis Ogolla Aileen at his Nairobi home.

Cameroon: Deputy Secretary Verma's Visit to Cameroon, Ethiopia, and Angola

[State Department] Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard R. Verma will travel to Cameroon, Ethiopia, and Angola April 21-25.

Liberia: Govt to Resist Acquitted American Missionary From Leaving Country

[Liberian Observer] Lucas Richards, the American Missionary acquitted by Criminal Court 'B' of attempted murder charges, may likely not be allowed to leave the country anytime soon.

Nigeria: Burna Boy Lands Spot On 'Time' 2024 Most Influential People

[New Times] Nigeria's Afrofusion sensation and Grammy-winning Damini Ogulu, commonly known as Burna Boy, among many more Africans celebrities have secured spots on Time magazine's list of the world's most influential people 2024.

Angola: Angola Prioritizes Modernization of Logistics and Transport Network

[ANGOP] Luanda -- The Permanent Representative of Angola to the United Nations, Francisco José da Cruz, stated last Thursdy, at the Organization's headquarters in New York, that the modernization of the transport and logistics network is one of the Angolan Government's main priorities ...

Ghana: Ghana Wins Preliminary Ruling in Cassius Mining $300 Million Int'l Arbitration

[Ghanaian Times] An International Arbitration Tribunal has ruled on February 28, 2024, that the international arbitration instituted by Cassius Mining Company Limited against Ghana shall be conducted before a High Court in Ghana, and not London, United Kingdom.

Botswana: Botswana Churches Oppose Gay Rights Proposal

[VOA] Gaborone, Botswana -- A coalition of churches in Botswana has voiced its opposition to parliament's latest effort to amend the constitution to include gay rights.

Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Online Boom Shadowed By Rise in Hate Speech

[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- In the midst of rapid internet usage expansion and a surge in social media adoption, Ethiopia is witnessing a significant rise in its online community.

Mboma 'did not lose hope' during 20-month lay-off

Sprinter Christine Mboma says an enforced hiatus impacted her mental health but she did not lose hope of a return.

Nigeria: Nestle Reacts to Allegation of Adding Sugar to Infant Formulas in Nigeria

[Premium Times] The reaction is contained in a statement issued on Thursday and shared with PREMIUM TIMES by the company's Head of Corporate Communications, Victoria Uwadoka.

Uganda: All Set As Vumbula Uganda Festival Returns to Jinja

[Nile Post] Following a successful event last year that attracted thousands, Vumbula Uganda Festival is returning to Jinja from May 31 until June 3, 2024 at Nile Nest Resort.

Nigeria: Nigeria's Tunde Onakoya Shatters World Record with 60-Hour Chess Marathon

[Premium Times] He originally set out to do 58 hours, Onakoya persevered for a grueling 60 hours.

Southern Africa: El Nino Driving Southern Africa Drought - Study

[New Era] Johannesburg -- A drought that pushed millions of people into hunger across southern Africa has been driven mostly by the El Nino weather pattern -- not climate change, scientists said yesterday. Zambia, Zimbabwe and Malawi have declared a national disaster over the severe dry spell ...

Deadly Africa heat caused by human-induced warming

Extreme heat linked to the deaths of hundreds of people would not have happened without global warming.

Liberia: Senate Probes Public Works

[New Dawn] Monrovia -- The Liberian Senate plenary has ordered an investigation into the Ministry of Public for awarding contracts worth over US$21 to several contractors without legislative approval.

Nigeria: EFCC Knows How to Get Yahaya Bello If It Wants to - Bwala

[Daily Trust] Former media aide to Atiku Abubakar, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Daniel Bwala, has faulted the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for declaring the immediate past governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, wanted.

Liberia: Motorcyclists Threaten Mass Protest

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Aggrieved commercial motorcyclists in Monrovia and other parts adjacent are threatening to consistently stage violent protests beginning today April 19, over attempt by the Unity Party (UP) led-government of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai to restrict their movement ...

Liberia: OGP Partners to Track Budget Performance & Implementation

[New Dawn] Liberia's Open Government Partnership Secretariat capacitates local journalists for effective budget performance monitoring.

Forbidden to Watch Films as a Child, He Now Directs Somalia’s Top Shows

Abshir Rageh had to sneak out from home to see bootleg Indian films and “Rambo” at a makeshift cinema. Now, he’s creating dramas that draw millions of online views in a country inching toward stability.

Sudan: UN - Growing Fears of Rebel Attack On Darfur's El Fasher

[VOA] United Nations -- Two senior United Nations officials raised the alarm Friday that an attack on the North Darfur capital of El Fasher could be imminent and may trigger a deadly intercommunal conflict across Darfur.

Nigeria: Gunmen Kill Taraba Monarch

[Premium Times] The gunmen attacked the palace of the traditional ruler at about 9 p.m. on Thursday

South Africa: Elandsfontein Drowning in Sewage and Buried By Rubble

[GroundUp] City of Ekurhuleni has not helped the residents who have reported the issues for nearly a year

Malawi: Another Political Party Born? Nankhumwa Hints At Announcing His New Party

[Nyasa Times] Former Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) vice president for the south, Kondwani Nankhumwa has taken up on social media platforms to tell his followers that he will soon announce his next political move following his unprecedented expulsion from the party he helped to found.

Rwanda: Six Key Proposed Changes to Rwanda's Mineral Tax Law

[New Times] Rwanda is seeking to amend its mineral tax law with a view to to promote value addition for higher revenues and discourage the exportation of the valuable natural substances in raw form, according to a bill under scrutiny in parliament.

Malawi: Malawi Challenges USA and European Nations to Lift Sanctions On Zimbabwe

[Nyasa Times] Malawi has told the United States of America and European countries to lift sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe.

Nigeria: First Bank Appoints New MD/CEO

[Premium Times] Mr Alebiosu takes the crown from Adesola Adeduntan, who gave up the role abruptly on Saturday even though he was due to complete his tenure in December.

Nigeria: Court Stops Kano Govt From Charging Litigants Exorbitant Filing Fees - Official

[Premium Times] Plaintiff says the judgement will improve access to justice for low-income litigants across the state.

Liberia: Legal Disputes At Lta Disrupting Telecommunications Sector Operations

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- FrontPage Africa has learned that ongoing political and legal disputes between the executive branch and the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) are causing disruptions in the communications sector.

The man clothing London's brutalist icon

Ghanaian artist Ibrahim Mahama gives a well-loved London landmark a bold pink makeover.

Africa: Creating Credible Carbon Market in Africa

[Africa Renewal] Integrity is key as world's largest carbon market auction is held in Nairobi

Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Will Always Win - President

[The Herald] Zimbabwe will draw from its heroic past, human capital and mineral resources to confront and triumph against any form of adversity, including sustained attempts to weaken the country's currency and drive up inflation, President Mnangagwa has said.

Sudan: Cameron Hudson On Sudan War - 'I Do Not Expect Anything From the Jeddah Negotiations'

[Dabanga] Washington D.C. -- After the US special envoy to Sudan, Tom Periello, told Radio Dabanga that the Jedda negotiations will resume in May, Cameron Hudson, a senior fellow in the Africa Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) in Washington, has ruled out that ...

Sudan: War in Sudan Is 'A Crisis of Epic Proportions' As Atrocities Abound

[UN News] The year-long ongoing war in Sudan is "a crisis of epic proportions", and the world must rethink the way it supports the Sudanese people amid rampant atrocities against civilians and no end in sight, top UN and African Union officials warned the Security Council on Friday.

Togo passes laws removing president's term limits

Authorities say the reforms are necessary, but opponents say they will lengthen the president's rule.

South Africa: Esther Mahlangu - How the Famous South African Artist Keeps Her Ndebele Culture Alive

[The Conversation Africa] Esther Mahlangu is having a retrospective of her world famous art in Cape Town. Now 88, the South African visual artist is best known for her colourful large-scale murals in the traditional patterns and colours of the Ndebele people of South Africa - once famously ...

Nigeria: Yoruba Nation Agitators and the Need to Curb Secessionist Tendencies

[Premium Times] With the Ibadan security breach, the police and other units of the intelligence community have once more been exposed for their gross incompetence.

Nigeria: It's Official - First Bank Confirms Alebiosu As Acting CEO

[Premium Times] PREMIUM TIMES reported the appointment of Mr Alebiosu following the surprised resignation of Adesola Adeduntan

Kenya: Tea Auction Sees Ksh2 Billion Loss Despite Minimum Price Cut

[Business Day Africa] Tea worth Ksh2 billion was withdrawn from the market in the latest sale, as the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) sought to stimulate demand by reducing the minimum price of the beverage and releasing older stocks.

Africa Live: Nigeria army vows revenge after soldiers killed in ambush

The troops were patrolling a village in Niger state when they were attacked by what the army calls "terrorists" - and more stories

Kenya: Kenyan Data Protection Awareness Campaign Goes Nationwide

[Business Day Africa] The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) has launched a nationwide public awareness campaign aimed at educating Kenyans on safeguarding their personal data, privacy, and avenues for lodging complaints.

Central African Republic: Over 50 Drown After Boat Capsizes in Mpoko River

[DW] The boat passengers were reportedly on their way to a funeral when the boat sank. Authorities said they were still looking for other people, with the total number of passengers still unknown.

Kenya: Executions? Never Under My Watch - President Ruto

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has reiterated his vow when he took over office in August 2022 that extrajudicial killings and executions will never happen under his watch.

Rwanda: April 21, 1994 - UN Ignores Warnings, Adopts Resolution to Withdraw Some Troops From Rwanda

[New Times] On April 21, 1994, the United Nations disregarded the urgent calls regarding the escalating crisis in Rwanda as the UN Security Council amended the UNAMIR mandate and withdrew a portion of its troops from the country.

Nigerian master breaks chess marathon record

The 29-year-old chess master plays for 58 consecutive hours and counting on New York's Times Square.

Uganda: Traders Call Off Strike, for Now, After Government Agrees to Additional Demands

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- Thousands of traders, who had shut their shops in Kampala and other towns, called off their strike on April 20, claiming a tentative victory following a meeting with President Yoweri Museveni.

Zambia: Zambian Lead Poisoning Claimants Win Permission to Appeal Class Action Against Anglo American

[Children of Kabwe] On Friday, April 19 The Johannesburg High Court granted permission to appeal an earlier ruling denying class action certification for 140,000 women and children in Kabwe, Zambia.

Kenya investigates crash that killed military chief

Gen Francis Ogolla was in the west of the country when his helicopter went down killing 10.

Africa: COP28 President Wins Award for Energy Leadership

[COP28 UAR] COP28 President Dr. Sultan Al Jaber was recognized with an award by the World Energy Council for his leadership in advancing the energy transition through the delivery of the historic UAE Consensus.

Zimbabwe: Injury Worry for Top Bmx Rider

[The Herald] Hana Taylor, Bulawayo's top rider, is worried that she may not be at her best when the Confederation of African Cycling (CAC) 2024 BMX Championships take place at Busters tomorrow and on Sunday.

Kenya: Calls for Transparent Probe Into General Ogolla's Death Gain Traction

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kalonzo Musyoka, a Co-principal of Azimio, has urged the government to publicly disclose the cause of General Francis Ogolla's death once investigations are completed.

Kenya: Jepchirchir Eyes Paris Olympics Title After Conquering London Marathon

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- After smashing the women-only world record at the London Marathon, Olympics champion Peres Jepchirchir has now set her sights on another gold at this summer's games in Paris.

Gabon: Paris Court to Rule On Corruption Charges Against Gabon Ex-President's Daughter

[RFI] A Paris court is preparing to deliver its verdict on corruption charges against Pascaline Bongo, the daughter and chief of staff of Gabon's late president, Omar Bongo. She is accused of accepting millions of euros to help a French company secure contracts.

Malawi: Malawi Law Society Summons Lawyer, Andrew Mdala, for Non-Payment of K68 000 Petrol Bill

[Nyasa Times] The Malawi Law Society (MLS) has summoned lawyer Andrew Mdala to a disciplinary hearing for allegedly failing to square a K68,000 fuel and oil bill at a gas station in Blantyre for over a year.

Mozambique: OCHA Seeks $413m for Humanitarian Crisis in Northern Mozambique

[VOA] Maputo, Mozambique -- The U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, known as OCHA, is seeking $413 million in emergency aid to support over 1 million people in northern Mozambique dealing with climate disasters and an insurgency concentrated in the province of Cabo Delgado.

Malawi: Eye Health Project Tackles Inequity By Bringing Health Services To The Community

[Sightsavers] A pioneering eye health project in Malawi has broken barriers to health equity by bringing health services to community level. The project, supported by international development organisation Sightsavers, reached over 122,000 people, including women and people with disabilities, ...

Kenya: Lorna Ogolla Honors Father's Legacy, Urges Pursuit of Excellence Amidst Adversity

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Lorna Ogolla, the daughter of the late military chief General Francis Ogolla has implored Kenyans to embrace a pursuit of excellence despite adversities, echoing her father's legacy.

Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Is Now a Family State - - Says Chamisa Taking Aim At Mnangagwa 'Dynasty'

[New Zimbabwe] OPPOSITION leader Nelson Chamisa says the political arena under President Emmerson Mnangagwa's rule has worsened and slipped the country into a one-party dictatorship.

Uganda: Uganda Endorsed to Join Khartoum Process Steering Committee

[Independent (Kampala)] Cairo, Egypt -- Uganda has been endorsed to the Khartoum Process Steering Committee, an announcement made during the Senior Officials' Meeting taking place in Cairo, Egypt 17th -18th April 2024

South Africa's ANC loses Zuma party name battle

The uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) party takes its name and logo from the now-disbanded ANC armed wing.

US agrees to pull troops out of Niger

It means the US will lose its primary base where it monitors regional Islamist activity.

Africa: Who Should Be the Next UN Leader? - Part 6

[IPS] Apex, North Carolina / Dublin, Ireland -- Michelle Bachelet is a formidable candidate to be the next UN Secretary-General. Some would even make her the frontrunner, should she choose to stand. Bachelet was the first female head of state in Chile, having served as president on two separate ...

Kenya: Bureau of Standards Blamed for Exposing Farmers to Sub-Standard Fertilizer

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Senators are accusing the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) of dropping their guard and exposing farmers to sub-standard fertilisers.

Liberia: Opposition Troubled Over Mass Dismissal of Presidential Guards

[New Republic] The opposition Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) through its Acting National Chairman, Atty. Janga A. Kowo has expressed grave concern over what it terms as mass dismissal, harassment, arrests, brutalization and torture of former personnel of the Executive Protection Service ...

Zimbabwe: Saz Calls for Quality, Professionalism

[The Herald] The Standards Association of Zimbabwe (SAZ) has called for professionalism among local businesses so they can operate sustainably and compete at the international level.

Uganda: United States Provides $11 Million to WFP's Refugees Response in Uganda

[WFP] Kampala -- The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has welcomed a contribution of US$11 million from USAID, on behalf of the American people. This additional funding brings USAID's total support for refugees in Uganda to nearly $83 million since the beginning of Fiscal Year 2023. ...

Zimbabwe: 65 Illegal Forex Dealers Arrested, Set to Appear in Court

[New Zimbabwe] A CLAMPDOWN on illegal foreign exchange dealers operating on the streets of Harare has netted a total 65, who are set to appear in court this Monday, April 22, 2024.

Nigeria: Lagos' Slum Dwellers Are Excluded From Decisions That Affect Them. 3 Ways to Change That

[The Conversation Africa] Lagos is a city of two halves: money dripping in the corridors of corporate offices, and stagnant water dripping in the slums that are home to over 20 million. Residents of informal settlements grapple with the daily challenges that come with inadequate infrastructure, ...

Kenya: Young Farmers in Dry Regions Benefit From Profitable Farming Training

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Two international organisations are targeting thousands of youthful farmers in several semi-arid counties for training in profitable agriculture.

Kenya: 1 Person Killed After Residential Apartment Wall Collapses in Ruaka

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- One person has been killed after a perimeter wall at an apartment building collapsed in Ruaka during heavy rains.

Zimbabwe: Tainted Meat Trade - Desperate Farmers Team Up With 'Men in Trucks'

[The Herald] THE sight of strips of meat, hung on a string attached to two wooden poles for preservation as biltong, fills Khethiwe Sibanda with a sense of hopelessness. The meat being preserved comes from a beast her children slaughtered, not by choice, but out of desperation to salvage ...

Africa: For Peace in Africa, Boost Regional Blocs - - Like West Africa's Ecowas

[USIP] ECOWAS has proven it can solve crises. But like U.N. and other bodies, it needs updating.

Africa: Five Ways You Can Help Save the Environment this Mother Earth Day

[UNEP] It is easy to get discouraged by the state of the planet.

Ethiopia: Joint Press Release | Supporting Immediate Emergency Response for Cross Border Communities in Eastern Africa

[Africa CDC] Nairobi -- To strengthen regional cross-border Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE) readiness during public health emergencies, Africa CDC, UNICEF, IFRC, and WHO (the Collective Service core partners) as well as IOM, READY and the UK-PHRST, organized ...

Africa: Earth Day Puts Focus on Conservation Efforts

[VOA] Monday marks Earth Day, which for more than 50 years has placed a focus on clean air and water, addressing pollution and championing conservation efforts.

Sudan: OCHA Appeals to Security Council to Do More to 'Silence the Guns' in Sudan

[OCHA] Briefing to the Security Council on the Humanitarian Situation in Sudan by Edem Wosornu, Director, Operations and Advocacy for OCHA, on behalf of Martin Griffiths, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator

Zimbabwe: Fisheries Project Unlocks Economic Opportunities

[The Herald] Deep in Mataga, Mberengwa District in the heart of the Midlands Province, a transformative initiative under the Presidential Community Fisheries Programme has taken root, breathing new life into the local economy.

Africa: Communique of the 1209th Meeting of the PSC Held On 18 April 2024, On Briefing On the Situation in Sudan

[African Union] Adopted by the Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU) at its 1209th meeting, held on 18 April 2024, on Briefing on the Situation in Sudan.

Kenya: Special Advisor On International Disability Rights Minkara Travel to Kenya

[State Department] Special Advisor on International Disability Rights (SAIDR) Sara Minkara is traveling to Kenya April 22 to 26 to meet with host government officials to support continued U.S.-Kenyan relations on the development of assistive technology, inclusive education, and employment ...

Africa: Meaningful Action to Prevent the Use of Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas Could Almost Halve Number of Child Casualties in Conflicts

[Unicef] New York/Oslo -- Between 2018 and 2022, explosive weapons were responsible for nearly half - 49.8 per cent - of the more than 47,500 instances of children killed and maimed that were verified by the United Nations, in more than 24 conflict zones globally. The vast majority of these ...

Nigeria: High-Level African Counter-Terrorism Meeting Holds in Abuja, Nigeria

[Premium Times] Representatives from regional and sub-regional organisations, civil society and various entities of the United Nations will attend the meeting.

Congo-Kinshasa: Colonialism Revamped in the Democratic Republic of Congo

[African Arguments] Lord Leverhulme's 1911 concession in the Congo, is now held by an African-run New York-based private equity firm with strong links to global philanthropy.

Zimbabwe: Govt Fully Behind Sport, Recreation Club System

[The Herald] The government has committed to increase support to the Sport and Recreation Club system which is now in full throttle across the country following its launch a few years ago.

Zimbabwe: Gospel Musician Ivy Kombo, Hubby in Futile Bid to Block 'Incriminating' Exhibits

[New Zimbabwe] Gospel musician Ivy Kombo and her husband, Admire Kasi's efforts to block tendering of exhibits in the matter they are accused of illegally acquiring conversion certificates to practice law in Zimbabwe failed last week after the court ruled this was a triable issue.

Kenya: Kenya Red Cross On High Alert As Estates, Roads Flood in Nairobi

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kenya Red Cross has mobilized tactical teams to aid in search and rescue efforts in various parts of Nairobi affected by Saturday's heavy rainfall.

Sudan: Chair Cardin Urges U.S., Partners to Push for Immediate Humanitarian Assistance to Sudan

[United States Senate] Washington, DC -- Today, U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-Md.), Chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, delivered a speech on the Senate floor marking one year since the onset of civil war in Sudan, and calling on the United States and our international partners ...

Goggles, bubbles and puddles: Africa's top shots

A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond.

Nigeria: Nigeria Eyes $2.25bn World Bank Loan At 1% Interest Rate

[Premium Times] "It is virtually a grant. It is for about 40 years, ten years moratorium and about 1 per cent interest. So that also is part of the flow you can count," an official said.

Ethiopia: IMF Wary of 'Elevated' Prospect of Violence in Ethiopia

[Reporter] The Fund forecasts 6.2 percent 2024 growth rate for Ethiopian economy

Africa: Transcript of African Department April 2024 Press Briefing

[IMF] PARTICIPANTS: ABEBE AEMRO SELASSIE - Director, African Department; TATIANA MOSSOT - Senior Communications Officer

Sudan: Cardin, Risch, Meeks, McCaul Request Determination of Human Rights Abuses Committed by Sudan's RSF

[United States Senate] Washington, DC -- Today, U.S. Senators Ben Cardin (D-Md.) and Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, along with U.S. Representatives Gregory Meeks (D-N.Y.) and Michael McCaul (R-Texas), Ranking Member and Chairman of the ...

Ethiopia: Diplomatic Missions in Addis Abeba Call for De-Escalation Amid Unrest in Raya Alamata District, Tigray Region

[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Following recent episodes of violent confrontation in the Raya Alamata district, located within the South Tigray Zone, the diplomatic missions of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States based in Addis Abeba have conveyed ...

Ethiopia: Grand World Investment Holding Group Expresses Desire to Invest in Ethiopia

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- China's Grand World Investment Holding Group has expressed desire to engage in the manufacturing sector of Ethiopia.

Nigeria: Shettima, Jonathan, Abubakar, Others Attend Dialogue On State Police

[Premium Times] The state policing bill currently before the National Assembly seeks the removal of police from the exclusive legislative list to the concurrent list.

Ethiopia land violence leaves thousands homeless

Almost 29,000 people are displaced by fighting along the border of the Tigray and Amhara regions.

Africa: Can We Achieve the Global Target for Maternal Mortality?

[allAfrica] Dar es Salaam, Tanzania -- "Did you know hundreds of thousands of women die in childbirth every year? Dr Anita Zaidi is determined to change that."

Senegal: Will Senegal's New President Shake Up External Relations?

[ISS] Despite pre-election rhetoric, long-standing principles and regional realities will likely guide international relations.

Ghana: Ghana's Cocoa Farmers Are Losing, Despite Record Prices

[DW] The price of cocoa on the global market soared to a record high in April, but African farmers are struggling to make ends meet. In countries like Ghana, the local pricing system has left many frustrated and hopeless.

Nigeria: Tackling the Budget Utilisation Challenges in the Nigerian Health Sector

[Nigeria Health Watch] The Nigerian health sector is severely underfunded. Each budget year, the majority of health advocates lament the federal government's inability to meet the Abuja Declaration's target of allocating at least 15% of the country's budget to the health sector. Although ...

Parliament passes Rwanda bill after months of wrangling

After a late-night parliamentary sitting, the plan to send some asylum seekers to the East African country is set to become law.

Rwanda: UK Parliament Passes Rwanda Asylum Plan

[DW] The British upper house approved a plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said the government has already chartered commercial jets that would be ready within months.

Funeralgoers die as ferry sinks in CAR

At least 58 people are known to have died in a boating disaster that was caught on camera.

Niger: Us Begins Talks On Withdrawal of Troops From Niger

[VOA] A Pentagon spokesman said Monday the U.S. has begun discussions with the military government of Niger about withdrawing of some 1,000 U.S. troop from two air bases in the nation.

Rwanda bill to become law after months of wrangling

Parliamentary stand-off ends, opening the way for asylum seekers to be sent to the African country.

Africa: Two New Malaria Vaccines Are Being Rolled Out Across Africa - How They Work and What They Promise

[The Conversation Africa] Malaria incidents are on the rise. There were 249 million cases of this parasitic disease in 2022, five million more than in 2021. Africa suffers more than any other region from malaria, with 94% of cases and 95% of deaths worldwide.

Rwanda: UK Migrants to Start Coming to Rwanda Within 3 Months - British PM

[New Times] UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said that the UK-Rwanda migration deal will finally get operational within a period of 10 to 12 weeks as the first flight of illegal migrants from the UK will fly to Rwanda.

Kenya: Kenya Pays Military Homage to Army Chief Killed in Crash

[New Era] Nairobi -- With a 19-gun cannon salute and a religious ceremony, Kenya on Saturday paid a military tribute to its army chief who died in a helicopter accident this week. Kenyan president William Ruto, along with deputy president Rigathi Gachagua and opposition leader Raila Odinga, ...

Mdou Moctar’s Guitar Is a Screaming Siren Against Africa’s Colonial Legacy

“Funeral for Justice,” the musician from Niger’s album due next month, amps up the urgency in his work: “I want you to know how serious this is.”

Rwanda: UK Government Plans Rwanda Migrant Flights As Lawmakers Vote

[DW] The British Parliament is once again voting on a plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said the flights will go ahead "come what may."

Uganda: AfDB Secures U.S.$7.3million Fertilizer Deal for African Farmers

[Independent (Kampala)] Analysis -- The Africa Fertilizer Financing Mechanism (AFFM) has secured a CAD$10 million (US$7.3 million) funding commitment from Global Affairs Canada, aimed at enhancing food production and increasing income for about 800,000 smallholder farmers across Africa.

Africa: Africa's El Nino Crises Demand Action and Funding

[DW] El Nino is causing extreme weather events in East Africa and a crippling drought in the south of the continent. Experts say immediate action is needed to tackle famine and displacement.

Gambia: Over 200 Communities to Benefit From U.S.$66 Million Electricity Project

[The Point] The National Water and Electronic Company (NAWEC) with funding from the World Bank last week laid a foundation stone for a US$66 million electricity project called ECOREAP, which will electrify over 298 communities in The Gambia.

Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Announces 18 Years As Minimum Age for Tertiary Education

[Premium Times] "The minimum age of entry into the university is 18, but we have seen students who are 15, 16 years going in for the entrance examination."

Gambia: Barrow Calls for Robust Partnership With Gambian Publishers

[The Point] President Adama Barrow hosted a delegation of Gambian Newspaper publishers, led by their President, Pap Saine of the Point Newspaper, to discuss strengthening the relations between the Government and the Publishers.

Gambia: Prominent Youth Leader Marr Nyang, Others Arrested

[The Point] Prominent youth leader Marr Nyang, who doubles as the Executive Director of Gambia Participate and Omar Cham, the Speaker of the National Youth Parliament (NYP) among other young people in NBR have been arrested in the early hours of Sunday morning, The Point has been reliably informed.

Unease as Rwanda gears up for arrival of UK migrants

Rwanda is gearing up to welcome deported asylum seekers once the landmark UK bill is passed.

Africa: UN Talks Determine Fate of Global Plastic Pollution Treaty

[WWF] As negotiators head into the fourth and penultimate UN talks on a global plastic pollution treaty, known as INC-4, a WWF analysis of states' submissions to the treaty's revised draft text shows that the majority of states support ambitious and legally-binding global rules across the ...

Uganda: Traffic Diverted As Kampala - Masaka Road Section Caves in

[Nile Post] Police have advised motorists to use alternatives routes to enable ongoing works to repair the section of Kampala-Masaka highway that caved in on Sunday continue smoothly.

Could House of the Dragon star change the face of gaming?

Abubakar Salim set up his own studio to tell a personal tale of grief inspired by his Kenyan heritage.

Gambia: Barrow Vows to Repeal Draconian Media Laws - Pap Saine

[The Point] Veteran Gambian journalist and co-founder of The Point newspaper, Pap Saine, who doubles as the chairperson of the Newspaper Publishers Association (NEPA) has revealed that the Gambian leader has assured them of his continuous commitment to press freedom and also his desire ...

Zuma scores court hat-trick over South Africa election

How the country's former president is thwarting attempts to bar him from contesting the polls.

Deforestation pushes animals to eat virus-laden bat poo

The creatures shed light on how new viruses might spread from animals to humans, researchers say.

Gambia: Good Morning Mr President - Senegal-Gambia Relations, OIC Summit

[The Point] Mr President, it is gratifying to see the newly elected Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye make its first visit to The Gambia, to discuss pertinent issues including cementing the existing bilateral relations between the two sister countries with you.

Gambia: Newspaper Publishers Meet President Barrow

[The Point] As part of its outreach programme to meet key stakeholders, the Newspaper Publishers Association (NEPA) on Friday held a meeting with President Adama Barrow at State House. The meeting came after a month-old request was made by NEPA to introduce the association which is the umbrella ...

Joel Breman, Who Helped Stop an Ebola Outbreak in Africa, Dies at 87

Part of a team flown in to fight the deadly virus in 1976, Dr. Breman also worked to stamp out tropical diseases like smallpox, malaria and Guinea worm.

U.K. Pushes Through Rwanda Deportation Bill

Britain’s Parliament passed contentious legislation to allow the deportation of asylum seekers to the African country, a political victory for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.

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