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Ethiopia PM seeks new Tigray leader amid fears of war

Ethiopia's prime minister asks Tigrayans to email him with suggestions for a new leader.

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

South Africa sweat over potential 2026 World Cup sanction

South Africa could face a sanction, including a points deduction, after fielding an ineligible player against Lesotho in qualifying for the 2026 World Cup.

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Government U-turn on cannabis food products ban after public outcry

The presidency intervened, saying there should be more stakeholder consultation and public participation in the formulation of new regulations

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

Nigeria/Lesotho: WC 2026 Qualifiers - Five Things That Cost Amavubi Vs Nigeria, Lesotho

[New Times] Rwanda failed to reap big from their recent Group C matches of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers as Tuesday's 1-1 draw against Lesotho summed up an unimpressive performance that they endured before their home supporters in Kigali.

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Cote d'Ivoire: 'Afcon U-20 in Trouble As Ivorians Withdraw As Hosts' - Reports

[Capital FM] NAIROBI -- The Africa Cup of Nations Under 20 is in jeopardy following reports that Ivory Coast have withdrawn as hosts.

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

East Africa: MCB Appoints New Chief Representative Officer in East Africa

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Mauritius Commercial Bank (MCB) has appointed seasoned banker Felix Gichaga as its new Chief Representative Officer in East Africa.

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Somalia: Somalia Extends Political Party Registration Deadline By 21 Days

[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- The Chairman of the National Election Commission, Abdikariin Ahmed Hassan, announced today that the deadline for political party registration has been extended by 21 days.

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Uganda: Nalukoola Sworn in, Asks Speaker for Special Session to Brief Country About Kawempe

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- The Kawempe North MP, Erias Nalukoola has asked Speaker Among to accord him some substantial time on the Order Paper to articulate the predicament in Kawempe North. He asked he be given an opportunity to inform the nation of the issues affecting Kawempe North. Photo by

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Uganda: Abakyala Ku Ntiiko - Women in Lira Challenged to Venture Into Social Media for Business Marketing

[Independent (Kampala)] Lira, Uganda -- It is not too late for women in Lira City to grasp digital marketing tools to help enhance their businesses, an expert has advised.

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Liberia: Liberia Peacebuilding Office, With UNDP Support, Launches Peace and Reconciliation Dialogue in Grand Bassa, Lofa, Bong, and Grand Gedeh Counties

[FrontPageAfrica] Buchanan -- The Liberia Peacebuilding Office, under the Ministry of Internal Affairs, with support from the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), commenced a three-day Peace and Reconciliation Dialogue on Monday, March 24, 2025, in four electoral districts, beginning with Buchanan City, Grand Bassa County.

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Nigeria: Another Kano Commissioner Resigns

[Premium Times] His resignation comes barely four months after Mohammed Diggol, the state former commissioner for Project Monitoring and Evaluation, who resigned last January.

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Nigeria: Pledges Remain Unfulfilled Six Months After Jigawa Tanker Explosion

[Premium Times] PREMIUM TIMES reported how the petrol tanker exploded in Majia town in Taura Local Government Area on 14 October last year.

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Kenya: Duale Moved to Health Ministry in Ruto's Cabinet Reshuffle

[Capital FM] Nairobi Kenya -- President William Ruto has reorganized his Cabinet, moving Environment Aden Duale to the Ministry of Health where he will replace Deborah Barasa.

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Kenya: U.S., Kenya Prepare for the Unimaginable CBRN Threat

[Africom] Nairobi -- Imagine two scenarios. Scenario 1: Dawn breaks over the capital of Kenya. A U.S. diplomat leaves his residence for the embassy. After a 20-minute ride, his car arrives at the gate and he enters. He sits in his office to begin the day when, all of a sudden, he hears an explosion through the open window. It seems far off; it is not a large explosion. He thinks maybe it was just a car accident, but...

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Trump names conservative media critic as US ambassador to South Africa

Brent Bozell's nomination comes at a time when relations between South Africa and the United States are at a low point.

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Latest bid to shift criminal cases from Skukuza court in Kruger Park attracts renewed criticism

Mpumalanga regional court president Naomi Engelbrecht faces mounting backlash after trying to transfer cases from the flagship court for rhino cases to Hazyview regional court

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

Sydney Mavundla: When every day is Sunday

Jazz musician Sydney Mavundla reflects on the legacy and evolution of the genre and respecting tradition while embracing the future

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

'Yoh! You're in the OED' – South Africa makes its linguistic mark

The latest update includes "loan words" from several countries, including South Africa and Ireland.

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Lesotho: MPs Call for Drastic Curbing of International Trips

[Lesotho Times] FUNDS saved from international travel reductions should be redirected towards combating youth unemployment through job creation, internships, vocational training, mentorship programs, and entrepreneurship support.

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

South Africa: Remarks by Mr Ronald Lamola, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of South Africa on the Global Geo-Political Situation, Narsec, Johannesburg, 20 February 2025

[G20 in South Africa 2025] Your Excellences, Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Heads of Delegation,G20 Sherpas and Sous Sherpas,Distinguished guests,Ladies and Gentlemen,

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Liberia: U.S. Govt Seeks Dismissal of Lawsuit Challenging Visa Denials and Aid to Liberia

[Liberian Observer] The U.S. Department of Justice is urging a federal court in Massachusetts to dismiss a wide-ranging lawsuit filed by Rev. Torli H. Krua and six other Liberian nationals who accuse the federal government of systemic racial discrimination in immigration policy, misuse of U.S. foreign aid to Liberia, and historical injustices stemming from Liberia's founding as a nation for formerly enslaved African...

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

West Africa: Ecowas Delegation Meets Majority Bloc Speaker Koon, Others

[Liberian Observer] The high-level ECOWAS delegation finally met with the Majority Bloc's Speaker, Richard Nagbe Koon and members of Liberia's House of Representatives on Tuesday, March 25, after the Speaker had initially refused to meet with the team the day before.

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Star witness in Joslin Smith case says silence was driven by fear, drugs and hush money

Lourentia Lombaard admitted she repeatedly withheld information from police about the alleged sale of the child, blaming fear, anger, drug use and a promised R1 000 payment

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

Zimbabwe: Politburo Meeting On Today

[The Herald] All is set for the Zanu PF Politburo meeting set for 10am.

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

In South Sudan, the same two old men beat the same old war drums

Salva Kiir and Riek Machar hold the nation’s fate in their hands. Again

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

Liberia: Government Suspends Poro and Sande Traditional Activities Nationwide

[Liberian Investigator] Monrovia -- The Government of Liberia has announced a nationwide suspension of all Poro and Sande traditional activities, effective from April 30, 2025, through January 2026.

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Nigeria: Troops Arrest Two Suspects Over Killing of Catholic Priest

[Vanguard] Troops of the special military task force, Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), have arrested two suspected killers of Rev. Fr Sylvester Okechukwu.

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Kenya: Shocking Video Shows Missing Kenyan Officer in Hands of Haiti Gangs

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A disturbing video has surfaced showing a Kenyan police officer, believed to be a member of the Multinational Security Support (MSS) Mission in Haiti, in the hands of suspected gang members.

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Harry quits charity he set up in Diana's honour over internal row

The Duke of Sussex says he and the prince of Lesotho left Sentebale amid a row between the trustees and the chair of its board.

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Narcissist – the fallen angel

Making America Great Again is the personification of narcissistic censure to maintain dominance. We need to build solidarity and safety in the face of geno/ecocides, hate and state repression

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

Nigeria: In Historic Deals, U.S. Buys Over 2 Million Barrels of Jet Fuel From Dangote Refinery

[This Day] Abuja -- In historic business deals, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery yesterday announced that the United States imported over 2 million barrels of jet fuel from the 650,000 bpd facility this March alone, underscoring the growing global impact of the world's largest single-train refinery, located in Lagos.

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Tunisia: Tunisair Will Not Be Sold Off, President of Republic Insists in Meeting With Transport Minister

[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis -- President Kais Saied met on Tuesday afternoon with Minister of Transport, Rachid Amri and acting Director-General of Tunisair, Halima Khouaja, where he emphasised the urgent need for measures at all levels to address the dire state of the national airline.

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Ethiopia: Nation Envisions WTO Accession Next Year

[Ethiopian Herald] ADDIS ABABA -The Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration (MoTRI) has disclosed that Ethiopia is striving to become a World Trade Organization (WTO) member by 2026.

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Liberia: Weah Accuses Boakai of Undermining Peace and Democracy

[Liberian Investigator] Monrovia -- Former President George M. Weah has rebuked the Boakai administration, accusing it of endangering Liberia's democratic foundations and regional peace. Speaking during a high-stakes meeting with a visiting ECOWAS delegation at his office in Paynesville Tuesday, Mr. Weah warned that President Joseph Boakai's unconstitutional tendencies and tacit support for legislative lawlessness...

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Namibia: Nandi-Ndaitwah Praised for Reducing Cabinet

[Namibian] Experts and political parties have lauded president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah for downsizing Cabinet from 21 ministries to the current 14 and seven deputies.

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica