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Sudan: Thousands Continue to Flee Sudan Every Day As Conflict Rages

[VOA] Geneva -- The United Nations refugee agency says thousands of people are still fleeing Sudan every day as clashes between two warring army factions, raging for nearly a year, show no signs of abating.

Tanzania: Muslims Celebrate Eid - Al Fitr Today

[Daily News] TANZANIAN Muslims today join their colleagues across the world to celebrate Eid -Al-Fitr.

Ethiopia: Rights Commission Calls for Investigation Into Killing of Oppostion Member

[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has called for prompt, impartial and full investigation into the killing of Bate Urgessa, political officer with the opposition Oromo Liberation Front (OLF) who was killed on Tuesday night in his hometown Meki, East ...

Sudan: MSF Fact Sheet - One Year of War in Sudan

[MSF] Since war broke out between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on 15 April 2023, millions of people have lived through intense fighting, including airstrikes, bombing, shooting and assaults. Looting has been widespread and attacks on individuals, including ...

South Africa: South Africa's Zuma Wins Court Bid to Run in May Election

[RFI] A court in South Africa court has ruled that former president Jacob Zuma can stand in next month's general elections, overturning a decision by electoral authorities to bar him over a criminal conviction.

Kenya: EPRA Reports Rise in Energy Consumption Linked to E-Mobility

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Energy consumption in electric mobility has surged in the past year signaling increased adoption of electric mobility options in the country.

Ghana: New NSA Boss Meets Accra Staff

[Ghanaian Times] The new Director General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Mr Dodzie Numekevor, was yesterday introduced to staff of the Head Office and Greater Accra region at a well-attended staff durbar.

Sierra Leone: Army General Explains Death of Bodyguard During Attempted Coup

[Concord] In a court martial hearing held on Friday, April 5, 2024, Major General Dauda Alpha, stationed at the Commander Joint Force at Cockrill headquarters, provided disturbing testimony regarding the tragic death of his close protection officer, Sergeant Marrah, who he said was beheaded ...

Tanzania: Diet and Nutrition - How Well Tanzanians Eat Depends Largely On Where They Live

[The Conversation Africa] Cities are growing faster in sub-Saharan Africa than elsewhere, with an annual urban population growth rate of around 4% compared to the world average of 1.5%.

Kenya: Striking Kenyan Doctors Hold Demonstrations in Nairobi Amid Stalemate

[VOA] Nairobi -- Kenyan doctors held new demonstrations Tuesday in their push for better pay and working conditions.

Nigeria: Exiled Bauchi Cleric Returns Home After Ribadu's Intervention, Signs Peace Pact With Governor

[Premium Times] The police have suspended their wanted person declaration and the government dropped charges against the cleric

Spain denies Nigeria's junior footballers visas - NFF

The Future Eagles were set to fly to Spain on Tuesday, ahead of their first match on Friday.

Liberia: Finance Minister Wants Increased Focus On Expansion of the Country's Economy

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Liberia's Finance and Development Planning Minister, Boima S. Kamara has underscored the need to focus on the expansion of the country's economy.

Sudan: Statement on Sudan From MSF President

[MSF] ''Sudan is one of the worst crises the world has seen for decades. There are extreme levels of suffering across the country; the needs are growing by the day, but the humanitarian response is deeply inadequate. We have responded to multiple mass casualty events and emergencies over the ...

Zambia: Zambian Police Summon Priest After Critical Sermon

[HRW] Authorities Should Ensure Freedoms of Association, Assembly, and Expression

South Africa: Tiny Weevils Are Waging War On the Invasive Water Lettuce Plant Choking South Africa's Vaal River

[The Conversation Africa] Water lettuce (Pistia stratiotes L.), also known as Nile cabbage, is a free-floating aquatic plant from the family Araceae, the same family as the arum lily.

Africa: Nine Out of 10 Kids Are Not Developmentally On Track in Literacy and Numeracy - Study of 8 African Countries

[The Conversation Africa] Children develop an enormous amount during their early years - socially, physically, emotionally and cognitively. What happens between the ages of 0 and 8 years can predict important long-term outcomes: for example, how a child will fare at school; what their health ...

Mozambique: 'Misinformation About Cholera Outbreak' Led to 97 Boat Deaths

[VOA] Maputo, Mozambique -- At least 97 people died when an overloaded boat capsized and sank off the coast of Mozambique late Sunday, state-run Radio Mozambique reported, citing local officials.

Somalia: A Ramadan Staple Supports Mandeq and Her Family

[Norwegian Refugee Council] As the holy month of Ramadan approached, Mandeq faced the daunting challenge of providing food for her family with very limited resources. Determined not to succumb to despair, she turned to a skill passed down through generations - making samosa, a beloved ...

South Sudan: MSF Urges More Help, More Eyes on Sudan's Suffering

[allAfrica] Monrovia -- It's almost 12 months since Ramadan fighting broke out in Sudan on April 15, 2023, and MSF is calling on the world not to turn its back on the devastated country. The level of "international neglect" when it comes to providing help for the people of Sudan is "shocking", ...

Liberia: Foreign Ministry to Review Placement of Passports

[New Dawn] Liberian Foreign Minister Madam Sara Beysolow Nyanti has established a four-member committee to review and engage those who have held Diplomatic, Official, and Service passports for six years or more.

Rwanda: NGO Files Complaint Over Two French Officers Slain in Rwanda Genocide

[RFI] A French NGO has filed a complaint seeking a probe into the deaths of two French officers killed in the early days of the 1994 Rwanda genocide.

Africa: West Africa's Falling Fish Stocks - Illegal Chinese Trawlers, Climate Change and Artisanal Fishing Fleets to Blame

[The Conversation Africa] Average fish catches by traditional fishing communities along the west African coast have declined significantly over the past three decades.

Sudan: Violent Battles and Aerial Bombardment in El Gezira

[Dabanga] Medina Arab / El Faw / El Hasaheisa -- Violent battles continued between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the RSF in areas controlled by the paramilitary force in El Gezira yesterday, with sources of Radio Dabanga indicating that battles continued in the south, west, and north ...

Malawi: Govt in Negotiation With Misa Malawi Over the Arrest of NPL Journalist

[Nyasa Times] Minister of Information and Digitalisation Moses Kunkuyu says government is discussing with the Media Institute of Southern Africa Malawi Chapter to see how they can intervene in the arrest of Nation Publications Limited's journalist Macmillan Mhone.

Tanzania: State Pushes for Union Protection, Emblem for the Union Day Cebrations Launched

[Daily News] Dodoma -- THE Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa has said that Tanzanians have every reason to be proud of the country's Union, asking everyone to cherish.

South Africa: Ship in Wales Searched for Joshlin Smith, but Six-Year-Old Still Nowhere to Be Found

[Daily Maverick] A Gauteng couple's report to the international Human Trafficking Hotline Web Chat led to the Panamanian ship Frontier Asuka, which left Saldanha Bay harbour days after Joshlin Smith's disappearance, being searched by authorities for nearly two days when it docked in Port ...

Liberia: Healthy Hands Initiative Dedicates a Hand Pump for Orphans At Inshallah Orphanage Home

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Healthy Hands Initiative has dedicated a modern hand-pump for occupants of the Ishallah Orphanage in Barnesville-Kebbah, Montserrado County.

Ghana: Resolve Global Fund Donation Impasse to Avert Health Calamity

[Ghanaian Times] On page 9 of our yesterday issue is a story in which the Coalition of CSO Networks in HIV, Tuberculosis (TB) and Malaria is calling on President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to assist in the clearing of locked-up Global Fund-donated health care items at Tema Port, valued at over ...

Ghana: High Court Grants Motion to Expedite Hearing of Anti-LGBTQ Bill Case

[Ghanaian Times] The High Court in Accra yesterday granted a motion to expedite hearing of the case in which the Member of Parliament (MP) for South Dayi Constituency is seeking to compel President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and the Speaker of Parliament, Mr Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, ...

Kenya: Djibouti Joins AUC Chairperson Race to Take On Kenya and Somalia

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Djibouti has joined the race for the African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson, becoming the third East African nation, alongside Kenya and Somalia, to front a candidate for the influential seat.

Somalia: US Warns of Possible Attacks On 'Multiple Locations' in Mogadishu

[VOA] The U.S. Embassy in Nairobi says it has received information about threats to multiple locations in the Somali capital, Mogadishu.

Rwanda: Rwanda's Genocide Could Have Been Prevented - 3 Things the International Community Should Have Done - Expert

[The Conversation Africa] As the world marks the 30th anniversary of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi ethnic group in Rwanda, it is important to understand what the international community could have done to prevent it.

Malawi: Malawi Police Arrest Journalist Over Fraud Story

[VOA] Blantyre -- Police in Malawi have arrested a newspaper journalist over an online story published last year exposing fraudulent activities involving a corruption suspect charged with conspiracy to defraud the Malawi government.

South Africa: Constitutional Court - Where Are the Judgments?

[GroundUp] The Court has not delivered a single judgment this year

Tunisia: Intimate Partner Violence Accounts for Almost Five Percent of Reported Violence Cases in Q1 2024

[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis -- A report by the Tunisian Social Observatory under the Tunisian Forum for Economic and Social Rights (FTDES) reveals that intimate partner violence accounted for 4.56% of all cases of violence recorded in the first quarter of 2024 (Q1).

Sudan: Investigation Launched Into Drone Attack On Sudan's El Gedaref

[Dabanga] El Gedaref -- Security services in Sudan's El Gedaref state are probing the drone attack that targeted the military base of the Security and Intelligence Services in Al Fao, that was struck and damaged by two drones in an attack this morning. A third drone was shot down, causing ...

Africa: US Media Coverage of New Science Less Likely to Mention Researchers With African and East Asian Names

[The Conversation Africa] When one Chinese national recently petitioned the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to become a permanent resident, he thought his chances were pretty good. As an accomplished biologist, he figured that news articles in top media outlets, including The New York ...

Morocco: Al Quds - Bayt Mal Al Quds Agency's Major Humanitarian Operation Wraps Up At End of Ramadan

[MAP] The major humanitarian operation launched by the Bayt Mal Al Quds Asharif Agency, in accordance with the High Instructions of HM King Mohammed VI, may God assist Him, Chairman of the Al Quds Committee, on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan 1445 H, came to an end on Monday evening ...

Malawi: Water Rise Levels in Mangochi Worry Health Authorities

[Nyasa Times] Health authorities in Mangochi are worried with the unprecedented water rise levels which they fear could trigger water borne diseases.

Kenya: Eight Dead On Nakuru-Nairobi Highway Accident Hours After 6 Died in Kericho

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- At least eight lives were lost in a devastating road accident at Ngata Bridge in Nakuru County on Tuesday morning.

Zimbabwe: Malaria Cases Surge in Zimbabwe With Five Fatalities in a Single Week

[263Chat] The Ministry of Health and Child Care (MOHCC) has reported a total of 1,588 confirmed cases and five fatalities of malaria within a single week.

Sudan: 'I Haven't Seen My Fiancé or Family Since The Conflict Began'

[Plan International] A Plan International staff member who works in White Nile State, Sudan, had just filled out his leave form and was on his way home to Darfur, to marry the love of his life after the Eid celebrations when the conflict began. He never made it past Khartoum.

Liberia: Senate Poised to Endorse Establishment of War Crimes Court

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The hopes of several warlords who continue to live with impunity are expected to be dashed by what may be seen as a robust decision that has dangled along the way for several years, as the Liberian Senate takes a major decision today, Tuesday, April 9, on the ...

Sudan: Dengue Fever Threatens Khartoum Bahri

[Dabanga] Bahri -- In an interview with Radio Dabanga yesterday, Ryan Saleh Eldin denounced the security situation and lack of medicine in Bahri (Khartoum North), where there are over 300 suspected cases of dengue fever. "The humanitarian conditions in Bahri are constantly deteriorating and ...

Djibouti: Thirty-Eight Migrants Found Drowned After Shipwreck Off Djibouti

[RFI] Thirty-eight bodies, including those of children, have been found after a shipwreck off the Horn of Africa nation of Djibouti, the UN's International Organisation for Migration said on Tuesday.

Missile attack kills Tanzanian soldiers in DR Congo

Enemy mortar fire "fell near the camp where they were staying," says a southern African military force.

Sierra Leone: Ferry Captain Remanded for Alleged Murder

[Concord] Alimamy Sesay, a 50-year-old assistant captain at the PM Ferry, was remanded in custody on Thursday, April 4th, 2024, by Magistrate Santigie Bangura of Pademba Road Court No. 2 for the alleged murder of Osman Sesay.

Africa: Report - US Must Enhance Critical Minerals Strategy in Africa

[VOA] State Department -- The United States must refine its Africa policy with a focus on critical minerals, including boosting its diplomatic and commercial presence in African mining hubs, says a report from the Washington-based United States Institute of Peace, or USIP.

Kenya: Nakuru Ranks Second in Bed Occupancy, Beats Mombasa, Kwale

[Business Day Africa] Nakuru County has emerged as a surprising contender in Kenya's tourism sector, outstripping several popular coastal towns to claim the second-highest bed occupancy rate after Nairobi.

Kenya: UK Suspends 8% Global Tariff On Kenya's Cut Flowers

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The UK has today removed an eight percent global tariff on Kenya's cut flowers, opening a huge market for local growers.

Malawi: Unlocking Malawi's Trade Barriers Through One-Stop Border Posts

[World Bank] The Dedza border post, situated between Malawi and Mozambique, is a busy place. On average, more than 80 trucks are cleared daily, carrying shop merchandise from South Africa to Malawi including fertilizers for Malawi's agriculture sector.

Togo: Togolese Authorities Release Journalist Apollinaire Mewenemesse With Conditions

[CPJ] Dakar -- The Committee to Protect Journalists welcomes the release of journalist and La Dépêche publishing director Apollinaire Mewenemesse and calls for Togolese authorities to lift the conditions placed on his freedom, drop all charges against him, and cease criminalizing journalism.

Kenya: Moi's Daughter June Dies Aged 60, Family Confirms

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The family of retired president the late Daniel arap Moi is mourning the death of his daughter June Chebet.

Africa: Africa Still in the Fight - Eradicating Malaria Remains a Top Priority

[allAfrica] Dar es Salaam, Tanzania -- Years of progress in the fight against malaria have been disrupted, but there is still hope.

Rwanda: Africa's Merchandise Exports Forecast to Grow 5.3 % in 2024

[New Times] Africa is expected to record better growth in merchandise trade in 2024 with trade volume increasing by 5.3 per cent in the year from 3.1 per cent registered in 2023, the World Trade Organisation (WTO) has said in its latest global trade outlook report.

Nigeria: Demanding Accountability in Governance Towards Empowering Nigerians

[Premium Times] Is it possible to have the right political system in Nigeria? The answer is YES!

Kenya: Kenya's Fuel Consumption Drops On Rising Fuel Prices

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya's fuel consumption and demand fell last year, the latest data from the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) shows.

Rwanda: Standing With Genocide Survivors Is the Least We Can Do

[New Times] Three decades have passed since the genocide against the Tutsi, a wound on our nation's soul that continues to throb. We remember the over one million innocent victims who were barbarically slaughtered, their lives extinguished in a tide of unimaginable hate.

Africa: Women Affected By 'Gender-Biased' Climate Change Deserve Justice

[IPS] Bulawayo -- While research into the unequal impacts of climate change on women is growing, more is needed to enable them to realize their rights to climate justice.

Kenya: Kenyan Flowers to Be Exported to the UK Tariff-Free

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenyan flowers are set to be exported to the United Kingdom tariff-free from Thursday.

Kenya: Kisumu County to Withdraw Pay for Medics On Strike

[Capital FM] Kisumu -- Kisumu Governor Anyang Nyong'o has directed the County Public Service Board to henceforth stop payment of salaries to the striking doctors.

Liberia: Cllr. Gongloe Urges LNBA to Lead the Fight for the War and Economic Crimes Court

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The former President of the Liberia National Bar Association (LNBA) and standard bearer of the Liberian People's Party (LPP), Cllr. Tiawan Gongloe, has admonished members of the Liberian National Bar Association (LNBA) to muster the courage to play a leading role ...

Liberia: House Probes Allegations of Corruption Involving the Minister of State

[FrontPageAfrica] Capitol Hill -- The House of Representatives' Plenary has tasked its Committee on Executive to investigate allegations of corruption involving Presidential Affairs Minister Sylvester Grigsby.

Nigerian Fashion Moves Beyond the Catwalk

Known for its annual fashion week, the region’s influence on style has been expanding, with the help of these designers.

Tanzania: Mabinti Centre - Place of Hope Offers Dignity After Fistula

[allAfrica] Dar es Salaam, Tanzania -- Anastasia Majasho's journey with obstetric fistula began during her second pregnancy. Prolonged labor led to complications, and despite a previous cesarean scar, a vaginal delivery was attempted. This resulted in a ruptured scar and the tragic loss of her baby.

Kenya: Muslims Converge in Mosques for Eid-UL-Fitr, Marking Ramadhan End

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Muslim faithful across the country gathered in mosques on Wednesday to mark one of the most acclaimed festivities in the Muslim calendar, the Eid-ul-Fitr.

Nigeria: Activists Urge Nigeria to Refuse Shell's Oil Selloff Plans

[VOA] London -- Environmental and human rights activists are calling on the Nigerian government to withhold approval of plans by the London-based oil giant Shell to sell off its operations in the Niger Delta, unless the oil giant does more to tackle pollution in the region caused by the industry.

Nigeria: Eid-El-Fitr - Dafinone Prays for Peace, Harmony

[Vanguard] The Senator representing the esteemed people of Delta Central Senatorial District, Senator Ede Dafinone, extends his warmest greetings and felicitations to the Muslim community on the joyous occasion of Eid-el-Fitri.

South Africa: Opening Doors for Women in Farming - Key Highlights From the Fair4all Project Workshop

[GraÃ§a Machel Trust] The Graça Machel Trust team recently visited Mthatha, Eastern Cape, South Africa, to host a two-day capacity-building workshop for women-owned small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs). The workshop provided the space for an enhanced understanding of land ownership ...

Dramatic rescue after bus swept away in Kenyan floods

Passengers were trapped in raging waters after a driver attempted to cross a flooded highway.

Angola: First Regional Tourism Forum Opens Wednesday in Luena

[ANGOP] Luena -- The First Regional Tourism Development Forum for the Coast, Center, South and East regions of the country begins Wednesday in the city of Luena, eastern Moxico Province.

Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe's New Gold-Backed Currency Gets Off to a Chaotic Start

[RFI] Zimbabwe's new gold-backed currency is designed to fight inflation and wean the economy off the US dollar, but it has suffered a chaotic start with shops accepting only US dollars on Tuesday and Zimbabweans queuing up outside banks for hours to access their savings.

Liberia: Former Warlord Senator Prince Johnson Commits to the Establishment of War Crimes Court in Liberia, but Why?

[FrontPageAfrica] Former notorious warlord turned Senator Prince Y. Johnson has reluctantly affixed his signature to a resolution passed by majority members of the Liberian Senate, committing to the establishment of two separate courts to prosecute perpetrators of war and economic crimes ...

Uganda: Bobi Wine Lacks the Authority to Suspend Me As Deputy President, Says Mpuuga

[Nile Post] The suspended deputy president of the Buganda region for the National Unity Platform (NUP), Mathias Mpuuga has emphasized that the party president, Robert Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine, does not possess the power to suspend him from his deputy position.

Africa: Energy Gaps: Slight, Uneven Progress Still Leaves Many Africans Without Electricity

[Afrobarometer] Fewer than half of households enjoy a supply of electricity that works "most" or "all" of the time.

Liberia: Former Warlords Endorse Establishment of War Crimes Court

[Liberian Observer] Influential Nimba County Senator Prince Yormie Johnson and his Grand Gedeh counterpart, Thomas Yaya Nimely, who many believe orchestrated some of the worst crimes during the Liberian civil crisis, were among 28 senators who have unanimously agreed to the establishment of a ...

Six arrested over killing of South African footballer

Police believe the suspects are part of a gang "syndicate" responsible for car-jackings in Johannesburg.

Waldrum warns Nigeria over Olympic preparations

Nigeria boss Randy Waldrum says his side must "prepare properly" for the 2024 Olympic Games women's football tournament.

South Africa: CPJ Welcomes South Africa's Abolition of Criminal Defamation, Calls for Further Legal Reforms

[CPJ] Lusaka -- The Committee to Protect Journalists on Wednesday welcomed South African President Cyril Ramaphosa's signing into law a bill that abolishes criminal defamation, and urged authorities to reform other problematic laws that threaten press freedom in the country.

Africa: African Wild Dogs Will Soon Have Their Own Sperm Bank - How Artificial Breeding Will Help Them Survive

[The Conversation Africa] Scientists from the Institute for Breeding Rare and Endangered African Mammals have been working in southern Africa for over 15 years to protect endangered African wild dogs (Lycaon pictus). They've now decided to freeze sperm from as many genetically diverse male ...

Southern Africa: SADC Solider Deaths Underline Concerns Over Mission

[DW] The deaths of Tanzanian soldiers raise questions about the ability of the Southern African Development Community's (SADC) mission to defeat M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Jacob Zuma Will Run Again in South Africa’s Presidential Election

The 81-year-old former leader has been cleared to appear on the ballot as an opposition candidate in May’s parliamentary election. Unless the decision is reversed, he could become a kingmaker — or even president once again.

Mali: Junta Suspends Political Party Activities

[DW] Citing the need to maintain public order, the Malian junta suspended all political party activities until further notice.

South Africa: South Africa Is Short of Academic Statisticians - Why and What Can Be Done

[The Conversation Africa] Our world is awash with data. A 2019 article published by the World Economic Forum estimated that, by 2025, about

Kenya: Senate Energy Committee Orders Sakaja's Arrest for Frustrating Gas Blast Probe

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Senate Energy Committee has asked Inspector General of Police, Japhet Koome, to arrest Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja over failure to heed their summons.

Liberia: Shaita FC Football Club Secures First Division Promotion

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Liberia Football Association's second division team, Shaita Football Club, has secured promotion to the first division league of Liberian football. The Caresubury boys' promotion to the top tier of Liberian football was confirmed on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, after ...

Central Africa: Minister Reiterates Importance of Coordination Between Eccas Health Sectors

[ANGOP] Luanda -- The minister of Health, Silvia Lutucuta, reiterated Tuesday in Luanda, the importance of coordination between the health authorities of the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS), to jointly provide a better and timely response to the main challenges identified.

Egypt: President El-Sisi & King of Jordan Abdullah II Exchange Eid Greetings

[Egypt Online] President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi on Wednesday 10/4/2024 spoke over the phone with King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein.

Nigeria: Enugu Community Resorts to Invoking Deities Against Pro-Biafra Attacks, Killings

[Premium Times] The community had witnessed frequent attacks and killings by the pro-Biafra gunmen.

Nigeria: Chef Tolu Eros Settles Jollof Wars With 'Unity Jollof', Featuring Hollywood Star Micheal Jordan, Others

[Premium Times] The fierce rivalry between Ghana and Nigeria on who makes the better Jollof Rice has gone on for so long and has been so intense that it has garnered international recognition.

Rwanda: Genocide Survivor On Fostering Unity, Steering Path to Community Progress

[New Times] Jean Nepo Sibomana's childhood was characterised by moving from the home of one relative to another, having lost all his immediate family members in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.

West Africa: Linking Early Warning and Early Response Networks to Curb Violence in West Africa

[USIP] A conflict early warning and early response (EWER) ecosystem has been developing in West Africa as multilateral organizations, governments, civil society groups, and others have established systems that detect threats and provide critical information to relevant authorities. Yet ...

Ethiopia: Pretoria Accord Files Positive Progress Amidst Challenges

[Ethiopian Herald] The brutal and devastating two-year war between the federal government of Ethiopia and the Tigray Liberation Front (TPLF) has concluded with the signing of an AU-brokered peace deal in Pretoria, South Africa. The two warring parties signed a 12-point peace agreement, ...

Nigeria: Nigeria's Consumers Upset At Electricity Rate Hike

[VOA] Abuja, Nigeria -- A sudden hike in electricity rates in Africa's most populous country, Nigeria, has sparked a backlash.

Rwanda: Who Are the Nine Politicians Set to Be Honoured for Their Anti-Genocide Stand?

[New Times] As Rwanda commemorates, for the 30th time, the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, the country will also honour politicians, who opposed divisive politics and were killed for their convictions during the Genocide in which more than one million innocent lives were lost in 100 days.

Celebrating Eid in NYC: Looks from Hasan Minhaj, Ramy Youssef and More

Hasan Minhaj and Ramy Youssef joined hundreds of Muslims dressed to the nines at a morning prayer gathering for the Eid al-Fitr holiday.

South Africa: What Happened to Nelson Mandela's South Africa? a New Podcast Series Marks 30 Years of Post-Apartheid Democracy

[The Conversation Africa] When Nelson Mandela stood in front of the Union Buildings in Pretoria in May 1994 as South Africa's first democratically elected president, my country was brimming with optimism for its post-apartheid future. I was there and relieved at the prospect of an end to bloodshed.

Kenya: From 5 Bags to 36 - a Farmer's Journey With Climate-Smart Agriculture

[Business Day Africa] Pauline Mugambi, once struggling to yield more than five bags per acre from her modest plot, now boasts an impressive harvest of thirty-six bags of maize.

Ethiopia: U.S. Senator Calls for Investigation into Killing of Opposition Member

[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- U.S. Senator Ben Cardin, Chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, has called for an impartial investigation into the recent killing of Bate Urgessa, a political officer with the opposition Oromo Liberation Front (OLF).

Africa: Africa's Democratic Dividend

[African Arguments] 30-odd years after the restoration of multiparty democracy, is it time to reassess the practice of democracy?

Nigeria: Naca Sends Sallah Greetings to Muslims Nationwide

[Vanguard] As Muslims worldwide rejoice in the festivities of Eid el-Fitr, which signifies the conclusion of the sacred month of Ramadan, the National Agency for the Control of AIDS,NACA,has sent warm greetings and blessings to all Muslim faithful in Nigeria.

Kenya: Chiloba Cleared of Abuse of Office Allegations in Mortgage Scheme Probe

[Capital FM] The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has cleared former Communications Authority of Kenya (CAK) Director General Ezra Chiloba of allegations of abuse of office and conflict of interest.

Uganda: Parliament Wants in-House Salon For Women Lawmakers

[Nile Post] Women legislators have demanded that Parliament sets up a salon for their regular needs.

Nigeria: Nigeria - 10 Years After Chibok, Schoolchildren Still At Risk

[HRW] Abuja -- Implement Safe Schools Plan to Protect Schools, Children

Rwanda: Reintegration of Ex-Genocide Convicts - a Journey of Healing, Reconciliation

[New Times] As Rwandans continue to observe a week of mourning to mark 30 years since the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, the nation is also reflecting on the journey of rebuilding and reconciliation across various spheres.

Botswana: Fossil Beetles Found in a Botswana Diamond Mine Help Us to Reconstruct the Distant Past

[The Conversation Africa] When most people think of fossils they probably picture bones. But there's much more to the global fossil record: plants, shells, minerals and insects. The study of fossil insects is called palaeoentomology. Palaeoentomologists like myself seek out and study fossil ...

Nigeria recovers $24m during poverty minister probe

Funds have been traced to over 50 bank accounts following Betta Edu's suspension, investigators say.

Gabon: In Gabon, Muslims Invite Christians Into Mosques to Pray for Peace

[VOA] Yaounde, Cameroon -- In Gabon, Christians joined Muslims this week to pray for peace as the country holds a month-long "national dialogue" intended to pave the way for military leaders to transfer power to a civilian government.

Zuma wins court battle to stand in S Africa election

South Africa's ex-president wins an appeal against his earlier disqualification by the electoral body.

Nigeria: Prominent Nollywood Actor Dies in Boat Accident

[Daily Trust] The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has officially confirmed the passing of Nollywood actor John Paul Odonwodo, popularly known as Junior Pope.

Nigeria: Alleged Assault - Immigration Boss Orders Investigation

[Vanguard] The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has ordered investigation into an alleged assault of a journalist, Seun Falomo, and personnel of the Oyo State Road Traffic Management Agency (OYSRTMA) by some immigration officers.

Kenya: Tiktok Commits to Kenya's Creative Economic Growth and Safety

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Fortune Mgwili-Sibanda, TikTok's Head of Public Policy and Government Relations for Sub-Saharan Africa, has emphasized TikTok's role in the country's creative economy and its commitment to safety.

Kenya: President Ruto Mourns Late Moi's Daughter June Chebet

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto mourns late President Daniel Moi's daughter June Chebet who passed away Thursday morning aged 60.

Nigeria: Eid-Il-Fitr - Show Empathy, Uplift the Needy - Rep Laguda Urges Nigerians

[Vanguard] Chairman, House Committee on Polytechnic and Technical Education, Fuad Laguda representing Surulere Constituency 1 has urged Nigerians to carry forward the lessons of Ramadan by being compassionate and showing utmost empathy for others in their daily lives.

Rwanda: Canadian Legislator Kayabaga Asks Her Country to Designate FDLR a Terrorist Group

[New Times] Canadian Member of Parliament Arielle Kayabaga has requested the Canadian parliament to designate FDLR, a UN-sanctioned militia linked to the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda as a terrorist organisation.

Ethiopia: Ethiopia - Merawi Killings Should Be Independently Investigated

[AI London] African and global human rights bodies must urgently investigate killings of civilians by the Ethiopian National Defense Forces (ENDF) in Merawi town, Amhara region, after fighting with Fano militias on 29 January, as war crimes of murder and extrajudicial executions, Amnesty ...

Namibia: Ministry Pumps N$5 Million Into Poultry Farming

[New Era] The agriculture ministry has set aside N$5 million for the poultry value chain development scheme in all 14 regions.

Nigeria: How Nigerians Who Want to Japa to UK Can Become British Citizens

[Vanguard] There are a number of ways that Nigerians can obtain British citizens even as some make efforts and plans to relocate.

Rwanda: Rwanda - a Ravaged Country That Bounced Back

[IPS] Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria -- As we contemplate the clouded futures of Gaza, Ukraine, and other dire conflict zones that get far less coverage, it may be instructive to recall the surprising success story of a ravaged country that bounced back: Rwanda.

Sudan: Sudan - a Year of War

[Crisis Group] All-out fighting between rival branches of the armed forces has devastated Sudan. With millions facing famine, diplomats should push the two main belligerents much harder to accept a ceasefire - before the fragmentation in the two sides' ranks dooms efforts to stop the carnage.

Nigeria: Technology Makes It Easy for Lawyers to Work Across Borders - Regulations Should Too

[The Conversation Africa] The rules of legal practice are highly localised. Every country sets rules that determine how lawyers qualify professionally and what they are allowed to do.

Liberia: First Lady Echoes Maternal Neonatal Mortality

[New Republic] First Lady Kartumu Boakai has echoed the need to prevent maternal neonatal mortality in women and girls.

Nigeria: Sack - We're Living in Fear - CBN Staff

[Daily Trust] Members of staff of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) have disclosed they are living in constant fear over the ongoing sacking since the appointment of Dr Olayemi Cardoso as the Governor.

'I survived the ferry disaster - but lost 17 of my family'

Muaziza Ambaraje is one of the few people to escape alive after a boat sank off the coast of Mozambique.

Sudan: A Catastrophic Year for Sudan

[Norwegian Refugee Council] Statement by Will Carter, the Norwegian Refugee Council's country director for Sudan, on one year of war:

Africa: Libya Emerges Africa's Highest Oil Producer As Nigeria's Output Drops 6.8 Percent to 1.23 Mbpd

[Vanguard] Libya has emerged as the highest crude oil producer in Africa following the drop of Nigeria's output by 6.8 per cent to 1.23 million barrels per day in March 2024, from 1.32 bpd in February 2024.

Uganda: Floods Cut Off Kyabakuza-Sembabule Road

[Nile Post] Residents along the Kyabakuza-Misanvu-Mateete-Kaliiro road are facing severe difficulties as the route remains impassable due to flooding, leaving them stranded without access to essential services and transportation.

Kenya: Kenya's Weekly Coffee Earnings Decline By $2 Million

[Business Day Africa] Kenya's Coffee experienced a 20 percent decline in overall earnings for the week, attributed to low volumes, despite a rise in the value of a 50-kilo bag, according to market data from the Nairobi Coffee Exchange.

South Africa: South Africa's First Election Was Saved By a Kenyan - the Fascinating Story of Washington Okumu, the Accidental Mediator

[The Conversation Africa] What's sometimes forgotten about the 26-29 April 1994 vote that installed the African National Congress (ANC) government in South Africa is that, until the last minute, it looked like violence would consume the voting process.

Africa: The Tentacles of Iranian Interference

[InfoWire] The war in Gaza and its aftermath of renewed tensions between Hezbollah and the Hebrew state are a reminder of the extent of Iranian interference in the region. But the mullahs' regime is now exerting a destabilising influence beyond its traditional sphere of influence. The risks ...

Rwanda: BSC Pays Tribute to Victims of Genocide Against the Tutsi

[New Times] Management and staff of Broadband Systems Corporation (BSC) paid homage to the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in a commemoration event held at the Kigali Genocide Memorial, as Rwanda marks 30 years since the tragic event unfolded.

Mali: Mali Political Parties to Challenge Junta's Order Suspending Political Activities

[RFI] Political parties and civil society groups in Mali have rejected the suspension of political activities by the country's military rulers and plan to mount a legal challenge to the order from the junta which also banned media coverage of political parties.

Uganda: Financial Inclusion - a Conversation With Dr. Theopista Ntale Sekitto

[Graça Machel Trust] "Working with the Trust made me appreciate the gap between the women who have a voice and the women who need our voice more."

Parched and shrinking - vital Moroccan dam dries up

Satellite images reveal the impact of the long drought on one of the country's main water sources.

Kipchoge 'expects' to win third Olympic marathon

Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge has "huge expectation" to win a historic third successive Olympic marathon gold medal in Paris this year.

Sudan: Us Urges World to Care More About Sudan

[DW] US diplomats urged countries to do more to stop the humanitarian crisis in Sudan as the conflict between the army and the RSF nears the one-year mark. They also called for Iran not to provide arms to Sudan.

South Africa: Who Ends Up Paying If Energy Dept Cooks the Price of Nuclear Power?

[SAFCEI] It has been just over two (2) weeks since the deadline for comments on the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy's (DMRE) draft 2023 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP2023). T he Southern African Faith Communities Environment Institute (SAFCEI) assessment is that the draft IRP does not ...

Kenya: Kenya and Somalia Agree to Combat Terrorism and Insecurity

[Shabelle] Nairobi, Kenya -- President William Ruto of Kenya and President Hassan Mohamud of Somalia held a meeting at State House, Nairobi, on Thursday, focusing on joint initiatives to combat terrorism and general insecurity in the region.

Zimbabwe: Communal Farmers Warned Against Selling Livestock As Hunger Bites

[New Zimbabwe] Agriculture minister, Anxious Masuka has warned communal farmers against selling their livestock amid the hunger crisis the country is currently facing.

Rwanda: Rwanda Genocide - 30 Years On, Why Tutsis Are At the Centre of DR Congo's Conflict

[The Conversation Africa] The Genocide Against the Tutsi in Rwanda in 1994 has in complex ways fuelled violent conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) over the past 30 years. At the centre of these tensions are the Congolese Tutsi communities - the Banyamulenge who live mainly ...

Top Ethiopian opposition figure shot dead

In recent years Ethiopia has seen an increase in the killing of political and cultural figures.

Zambia uncovers major Chinese cybercrime network

Young people were recruited as call-centre agents in a "sophisticated internet fraud syndicate".

Africa: Can We Have Our Food, and Equality Too?

[allAfrica] Dar es Salaam, Tanzania -- The world faces a daunting challenge: securing food for a growing global population while navigating the complexities of climate crisis and entrenched gender inequalities. These issues are deeply intertwined, with women - who play a crucial role in global ...

Kenya: Bore Urges Medics to End Strike and Heed Dialogue Call

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Labour Cabinet Secretary Florence Bore has urged striking doctors to end the strike and give dialogue a chance for the benefit of Kenyans.

Nigeria: Police Arrest 54 for Alleged Plot to Disrupt Kano Sallah Durbar

[Premium Times] The police say the suspects wanted to disrupt the Eid celebrations at the palace of the Emir of Kano

South Africa: Stellenbosch University Senate Members Call for Ceasefire in Gaza

[GroundUp] Thuli Madonsela is one of more than 100 signatories

Nigeria: Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway Gulps N4bn Per Kilometre - Umahi

[Vanguard] The Minister of Works, David Umahi said the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway will gulp N4bn per kilometre and not N8bn per km, as reportedly claimed by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar.

Sudan: Only 20 to 30% of Health Facilities Remain Functional in Sudan

[MSF] After one year of the war, the aid provided to millions of people is a drop in the ocean due to political blockages created by the warring parties and a lack of action from the United Nations and international humanitarian organisations.

South Africa: EFF and MK Party Dominate South Africa's Online Election Debate

[allAfrica] In the lead-up to South Africa's 2024 national elections, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) and the uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) are dominating the online conversation, according to this biweekly report from the Centre for Analytics and Behavioural Change, which analyzed the ...

UK returns looted Ghana artefacts after 150 years

The 32 precious items are on loan for at least three years after being taken from the Asante people.

Niger: Russia Sends Military Trainers, Troops to Niger

[DW] Russian military personnel arrived in Niamey to train their soldiers and set up an air defense system. Russia has been trying to build stronger ties with several African nations currently ruled by military juntas.

East Africa: Ethiopia Set to Join EAC, Pushing Bloc Population to 420 Million

[Business Day Africa] Ethiopia is on the brink of becoming the newest member state of the East Africa Community (EAC), a development that will augment the population within the regional bloc to 420 million people, thereby expanding the total number of countries to nine.

Sudan: Sudanese Women Run Out of Hope As Conflict Drags On

[ICRC] Squatting on the sandy ground, a young girl is weaving grass stems into a roof. The tiny hut she is making is surrounded by tens of thousands of others like it, made hastily of sticks and leaves covered with tarps or plastic sacks.

Ghana: Ghanaians Love Rice - How Smallholder Farmers Could Harvest More of It With the Help of Machines

[The Conversation Africa] Rice has become a big part of Ghanaians' daily diet. The country consumes about 1.45 million tonnes a year - but produces only 987,000 tonnes, approximately 68% of that.

Kenya: Kenya, Nigeria Recall Children's Cough Syrup Over Toxic Substance

[Business Day Africa] Kenya and Nigeria's health regulators have initiated a recall of a specific batch of Johnson & Johnson's children's cough syrup following the detection of elevated levels of a potentially hazardous toxic substance.

Sudan: One Year Since Conflict Began, Response From International Community Remains Woefully Inadequate

[AI London] One year since the conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) erupted in Sudan, the response from the international community has remained woefully inadequate even as the civilian death toll rises in the country, Amnesty International, Sudan ...

Nigeria: TV Pundit Apologises for 'Classist' Comment Against Barca Youngster Yamal

[Vanguard] Former Atletico Madrid assistant manager German Burgos has apologised for an offensive comment aimed at Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal when he was working as a TV pundit.

Rwanda: Court to Rule in Case of Ex-Governor Emmanuel Gasana

[New Times] The Nyagatare Intermediate Court is set to deliver a verdict in the case of former Eastern Province governor Emmanuel Gasana. The verdict will be read on Thursday, April 11 at 3pm.

Zimbabwe: RBZ Governor Assures Public On Financial Stability Amid ZiG Introduction

[263Chat] Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) Governor Dr. John Mushayavanhu has re-affirmed the Central Bank's commitment to financial stability in the country following the introduction of the gold-backed currency, Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG).

Ethiopia: Police Confirm 13 Arrests Linked to Bate Urgessa's Murder

[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- The East Shewa Police Directorate has announced the arrest of 13 suspects in connection with the murder of Oromo Liberation Front (OLF) Political Officer Bate Urgessa.

Morocco: French National Arrested in Marrakech On International Warrants for Murder, Drug Trafficking

[MAP] Marrakech -- Members of the Marrakech police prefecture arrested on Wednesday, on the basis of precise information provided by the services of the General Directorate of Territorial Surveillance, a 35-year-old French national who was the subject of international arrest warrants issued ...

Kenya: Kenya's Food Security to Be Boosted By Sh260mn Germplasm Lab Launch

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya's food security is poised for enhancement with the imminent launch of the Sh260 million East Africa Germplasm Exchange Laboratory (RTB-EAGEL), aimed at bolstering agricultural productivity and increasing farm incomes.

Namibia: Health Ministry Allocates N$10 Billion to Address Expanding Populace

[Namibia Economist] The Ministry of Health and Social Services has unveiled plans to allocate N$10.9 billion toward meeting evolving health and social requirements in the nation.

South Africa: Media Statement - Members of the Public Can Now Directly Petition the National Assembly

[Parliament of South Africa] In a landmark move, the National Assembly (NA) has adopted a transformative amendment to the House's Rules and Guidelines for Petitions. This important amendment heralds a new era of direct public engagement in parliamentary processes.

Dozens of prisoners walk out of Comoros jail

The public prosecutor blames lax security, but a government spokesman suspects it was pre-planned.

Nigeria: Court Sentences Bobrisky to Six Months in Prison

[Vanguard] Justice Abimbola Awogboro of the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, Friday sentenced controversial cross-dresser, Idris Olanrewaju Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, to six months imprisonment without an option of fine for abusing the Naira.

Mali: Mali - Junta Bans Media Coverage of Political Parties

[DW] In addition to banning the activities of political parties, Mali's ruling junta has also imposed a ban on media coverage of political life.

South Africa: After the Euphoria of Nelson Mandela's Election, What Happened Next?

[The Conversation Africa] It was a moment many South Africans never believed they'd live to see. On 10 May 1994, Nelson Mandela was inaugurated as president of a democratic South Africa, ending the deadly and brutal white minority apartheid regime.

Zimbabwe: Debunking Misinformation and Disinformation - What the RBZ Is Saying About ZiG

[263Chat] On 5 April 2024, the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) Governor, Dr John Mushayavanhu, announced the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) as the new currency to replace the inflation-battered Zimbabwe Dollar (ZWL).

South Sudan: Sudan at Risk of Collapse After 1 Year of Brutal War, with Famine Looming - Report

[Islamic Relief] Sudan is at imminent risk of collapsing after one year of violent conflict and is on the verge of mass famine with its food supply decimated and young children now starving to death in its cities, villages, and displacement camps, Islamic Relief warns in a new report.

Nigeria: Cleric to Nigerians - Stop Cursing President, Others

[Daily Trust] Nigerians have been urged to stop cursing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and other leaders over the hardship and other socio-economic challenges facing the country.

Chad: Chad's Opposition Says Deby Jumping the Gun On Presidential Campaigning

[VOA] Yaounde, Cameroon -- Opposition candidates are accusing Chad's military ruler, General Mahamat Idriss Deby, of flouting election rules and launching his campaign before the official starting date of April 14.

South Africa: Alexkor Vs Creecy in Environment Court Battle

[GroundUp] The state mining company is challenging an environmental compliance notice

Nigeria: How Nigerian Scholar Invented Insect Control Technology for Farmers in Brazil

[Vanguard] Nigerian scholar, Dr Abdulrazak Ibrahim, invented an insect control technology that is protecting farmers' crops in Brazil.

Kenya: Two Alleged Al-Shabaab Recruiters Detained for 21 Days in Mombasa

[Capital FM] Mombasa -- Two individuals suspected of recruiting young people into joining terrorist groups in Somalia and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) will be detained for a further 21 days.

Sudan: Economic Fallout of Sudan War Deepens Hunger Crisis for Millions

[WFP] Port Sudan -- Sudan's war has claimed thousands of lives, forced millions from their homes, and sparked economic turmoil across the region that is deepening the hunger crisis, warns the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) as the conflict approaches its one-year mark. In Sudan, areas ...

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.

Southern Africa: Botswana Objects to G7-EU Diamond-Tracking System

[VOA] Gaborone, Botswana -- African diamond producers, led by Botswana, are demanding a review of the tracking and verification system that European Union and G7 nations introduced March 1.

Southern Africa: Extreme Drought in Southern Africa Triggers Hunger Crisis for Millions

[RFI] Southern Africa is on the brink of a hunger crisis after an historic drought decimated crops during the peak October to March farming season - one year after the region was pummelled by tropical storms.

Protesters in Niger Call for U.S. Military Exit

Trainers and equipment from Russia landed in the West African nation this week, putting the continued presence of 1,000 U.S. military personnel there in doubt.

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 ...

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 ...

Sudan: One Year of Atrocities Requires New Global Approach

[HRW] Nairobi -- Investigations into Deliberate Aid Obstruction, Possible War Crimes Needed

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.

The children living between starvation and death

Millions have fled Sudan's year-long civil war and hunger is now leading to the deaths of many children.

Nigeria: NAFDAC Alerts Nigerians to Banned Soap

[Premium Times] NAFDAC says the soap asked members of the public in possession of the soap to discontinue sale or use, and submit stock to its nearest office.

East Africa: Will Donors Help Prevent Famine At Sudan Support Conference?

[VOA] New York -- Humanitarians said an international support conference next week for Sudan must be a success, as 18 million Sudanese face crisis levels of hunger while funding for lifesaving programs is running out.

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.

Sudan War: 'Tell me how to make it stop'

Slam poet Emi Mahmoud wants the world not to forget Sudan, one year into its civil war.

Madagascar: Fishers in Madagascar Adapt to Deadly Seas Due to Climate Change

[UN News] Fishing communities in the south of Madagascar are facing sometimes deadly sea conditions due to climate change, but with the help of the UN's International Labour Organization (ILO) are finding ways to adapt to the new circumstances they face.

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.

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.

Nigeria: 21 Chibok Girls Forced Into Motherhood, Some Returned to Their Abductors

[Premium Times] "We have been married for eight years," Ms Grema, who escaped with her child, had said. "I first came out of the forest and then he followed me."

Kenya: At Least 323 Households Adversely Affected By Heavy Rains in Kirinyaga

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kenya Red Cross Society says at least 323 households in Thiba, Mwea West subcounty in Kirinyaga have been adversely affected by heavy rainfall experienced in the past few days.

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.

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 ...

Russian troops arrive in Niger as agreement begins

The West African country is increasingly turning to Moscow for support after breaking ties with the West.

Nigeria: Chibok Girls - 10 Years After Abduction, 91 Still Missing

[Premium Times] The success of the Chibok abduction emboldened other terror groups to target schools and kidnap students.

Zimbabwe: Govt Stockpiling U.S.$700 Million Ivory Due to Cites Ban On Ivory Trade

[New Zimbabwe] The Government of Zimbabwe is sitting on ivory stocks worth over US$700 million due to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) ban on trade in the resource.

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: As Predicted, Wadume Is Back!

[This Day] Straight from Kuje Prison in Abuja, convicted gunrunner, Hamisu Bala (popularly known as 'Wadume') was received with a hero's welcome to his hometown of Ibbi, Taraba State, on Sunday.

Kenya: Moderna Pauses Plans to Build Vaccines Facility in Kenya

[New Times] American drugmaker Moderna said on Thursday, April 12, that it had paused its plans to build an mRNA vaccine manufacturing plant in Kenya as demand for vaccines in Africa falls.

Nigeria: Illegal Mining and the New 'Marshals'

[This Day] The marshals should restore order in place of chaos

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.

Ugandan Court Upholds Draconian Anti-Gay Law

The law, which includes the death penalty as a punishment in some cases, has been strongly condemned, including by the United States.

Nigeria: Chibok Girls - A Decade of Anguish

[Leadership] Ten years ago today, the world was shaken by the horrific kidnapping of over 200 schoolgirls in the town of Chibok, Borno State.

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.

Africa Live: Tanzania floods kill nearly 60 in two weeks

Thousands of households have been affected and over 75,000 farms damaged by flooding, the government says - and more stories

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.

Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe's Gold-Backed Currency Surges Amid Market Skepticism

[New Zimbabwe] ZIMBABWE'S newly launched gold-backed currency, known as the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG), has hit the ground running, gaining 1.1 percent against the U.S. dollar in its first week of trading.

Zimbabwe: 9 Arrested for Booing First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa for 'Sidelining' Them On Freebies

[New Zimbabwe] NINE women from Watsomba in Manicaland province have landed in soup after they allegedly booed the First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa for allegedly sidelining them during a donation of foodstuffs and clothing.

Happy horsemen and replica guns: Africa's top shots

A selection of the best photos from across the African continent this week.

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.

South Africa: South Africa's Constitutional Court At 30 - a Solid Foundation but Cracks Are Showing

[The Conversation Africa] South Africa's Constitutional Court stands out as one of the few government institutions that have protected and advanced the constitutional vision of a participatory democracy and social justice. Many other government institutions which ought to have allied themselves ...

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.

Liberia: China and Liberia Sign Over U.S.$5m for Lbs Expansion

[New Dawn] The project includes constructing a new broadcasting building and a new broadcasting production system for LBS.

South Sudan: National ID Card Issue Hangs Over Planned South Sudanese Elections

[VOA] Juba, South Sudan -- Since gaining independence in 2011, South Sudanese residents have been working to build their country, the world's youngest nation.

South Africa: Tutu Puoane - the South African Singer On Creating Her New Album Out of Lebo Mashile's Poetry

[The Conversation Africa] From her base in Belgium, proudly South African singer, artist and actor Tutu Puoane has carved an international career predicated on consistency and mastery. Her new album, Wrapped in Rhythm Vol 1, features the writing of South African poet and cultural activist Lebo ...

Nigeria: Court Sentences Bobrisky to Six Months in Jail

[Premium Times] The trial judge, Abimbola Awogboro, imposed the jail term on Bobrisky after earlier convicting him on 5 April.

Nigeria: Troops Uncover Secret Armoury in Delta, Arrest Three Suspects - Nigerian Army

[Premium Times] The development came days after the Nigerian military annonced an operation for recovery of arms and ammunition carted away from 17 soldiers who were murdered in the state last month.

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 ...

South Africa: Traders Accuse Border Officers of Beating Them and Burning Their Stalls

[GroundUp] Lawyers for Human Rights accuse authorities of violating human rights

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.

South Africa: Cosatu Demands Urgent Action By the SAPS Following the Brutal Killing of a Worker in Rustenburg

[COSATU] The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) is horrified by the brutal killing of Moeletsi Sedi, a young worker who was reported to have been brutally killed by pit bulls in Rustenburg on the 6th of April.

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.

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.

Sudan: Sudan's Year of War - Why There's No Hope for a Cease-Fire

[DW] After a year of war, Sudan is dealing with one of the world's worst humanitarian crises. As more local and international actors get involved, the outlook remains grim.

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.

Uganda: United States Provides More Than $25 Million for Refugee Assistance in Uganda

[State Department] The United States, through the State Department's Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM), and USAID, is providing more than $25 million in additional humanitarian funding to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the World Food Programme ...

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 ...

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.

Nigeria: Nigeria - Decade After Boko Haram Attack On Chibok, 82 Girls Still in Captivity

[AI London] Over 1,700 children abducted by gunmen since 2014 17 mass school abductions recorded in six years 20 released Chibok girls forced to marry former Boko Haram fighters

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.

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.

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

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: 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 ...

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.

East Africa: President Ruto Drops Caroline Mueke for EAC Top Post, Nominates PS Veronica Nduva

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has dropped Caroline Mueke as Kenya's nominee for the East African Community (EAC) Secretary-General post in a surprise move.

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:

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.

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.

Zimbabwe: Zimbabweans Increasingly Dissatisfied With Govt Efforts On Electricity Provision

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

Uganda: TB and HIV Co-Infections Still a Burden in Teso - Report

[Nile Post] Soroto -- On April 12, journalists in Teso Sub-region received training on the critical issue of Tuberculosis (TB) and HIV co-infections.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. ...

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.

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.

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: 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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Mozambique: Pirates Release Ship Hijacked in Mozambique Channel

[AIM] Maputo -- Somali pirates have released the Bangladeshi-flagged merchant vessel "Abdullah', hijacked over a month ago, long with its 23 member crew - but only after a ransom of five million US dollars was paid.

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 ...

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.

Somali pirates free ship after ransom reportedly paid

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

Africa: Reptiles in South Africa Are Under Threat - but There's Good News Too

[The Conversation Africa] Media reports about the biodiversity crisis and what researchers have argued qualifies as a mass extinction event tend to focus on the big ecological effects. Melting ice sheets, severe weather events, droughts, habitat loss and wildfires dominate headlines. So too ...

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.

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: Chibok Abduction - From a Reporter's Lens

[Daily Trust] When the Abubakar Shekau-led Boko Haram perpetrated the infamous mass abduction of teenage girls in Chibok, Borno State, on April 14, 2014, precisely a decade ago today, the first major challenge was the failure of all the relevant stakeholders to reach a consensus that indeed ...

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.

Rwanda: UN Urged to Prevent Hatred Against Congolese Tutsi

[New Times] As the Diaspora of the Midwest of America gathered to commemorate the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, Col Raoul Bazatoha, the Defense Attaché in Rwanda's embassy in Washington DC, urged the international community to prevent increasing hate speech against the Tutsi in the ...

Rwanda: Over 2,000 Genocide Victims' Bodies Discovered in Huye to Get Decent Burial

[New Times] Huye District will accord a decent burial to 2,073 bodies of 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi victims that were discovered under a house and a field.

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.

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 ...

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.

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.

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.

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 ...

Malawi: Exit Technobrain Enter E-Tech Systems As New Passport System Supplier to Malawi

[Nyasa Times] The days of TechnoBrain have finally come to an end. Welcome on-board E-Tech Systems--a local information and communications technology (ICT) firm--which Malawi government has engaged as the new passport system supplier to address the passport crisis at the Department ...

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

Uganda: Boda Bodas and the Menace the Bring On Kampala Roads

[Nile Post] In the bustling streets of Kampala, the abundant presence of boda bodas has become both a lifeline and a looming threat.

South Africa: Widely Used HIV Drug in SA Flagged for Reports of Resistance - but Experts Say Don't Panic

[spotlight] That HIV can develop resistance to the drugs used to treat it is nothing new, but results from recent studies reveal the emergence of resistance in subsets of people living with HIV to dolutegravir - an antiretroviral widely used in South Africa. Top HIV experts spoke to Elri Voigt ...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Rwanda: Rwanda Urges More Global Collaboration To Prosecute Genocide Suspects

[New Times] John Bosco Siboyintore, Head of Rwanda's Genocide Fugitives Tracking Unit at the National Public Prosecution Authority (GFTU), has revealed the hurdles encountered in prosecuting genocide suspects scattered across the globe and called for enhanced international cooperation to bring ...

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.

Sudan: Sudan Media Forum - 'One Year of Devastation: Sudan in the Grip of War'

[Dabanga] Sudan -- One year ago today, on April 15, 2023, a brutal conflict erupted in the heart of Sudan's capital, Khartoum. The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), led by General Abdelfattah El Burhan, clashed with the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) under General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, plunging the ...

Kenya: Kenya Power Cuts Electricity Costs By 13.7pc for Domestic Users

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenyans will now enjoy cheaper electricity bills after Kenya Power announced a 13.7 percent power cost cut starting this month.

Congo-Kinshasa: Beyond Images of War - Sammy Baloji's Work Captures DR Congo's Vibrant Arts and Culture, Challenging Western Views

[The Conversation Africa] The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is all too often associated with violent conflict, at the expense of its positive aspects. Reports on this huge country, the second largest in Africa after Algeria, and nearly twice the size of South Africa, tend to overlook its ...

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.

Zambia's Kalaba 'critical but stable' after crash

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 ...

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

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.

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.

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.

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 ...

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:

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. ...

Three Nigerian sisters killed after car hits them

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

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.

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 ...

Central African Republic: CAR Child Refugees Dream of a Better Future

[DW] More than a million people, including children, have fled their homes in the volatile Central Africa Republic to Cameroon. Not all have given up hope.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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: 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.

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.

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.

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'

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.

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.

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.

Nigeria: Nigerian Breweries to Shut Down Two Plants

[Premium Times] Job cuts are a strong possibility among the "operational efficiency measures" to be adopted by the company in the days ahead

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.

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.

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: 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.

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.

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.

Libya: UN Libyan Envoy Resigns

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

Nigerian socialite charged for throwing money in air

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

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.

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.

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.

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 ...

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.

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.

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 ...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 ...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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".

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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

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

The mega-pastor pushing anti-vaccine conspiracy theories

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

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.

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 ...

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.

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

Togo opposition denounces presidential 'power grab'

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

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.

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