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Nigerians fear savings lost as investment app freezes them out
People share videos of themselves crying, saying that they cannot withdraw their money on CBEX.
Published on: April 15, 2025 | Source:
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Sudan: 'The Sudanese Besieged on All Sides - War, Widespread Abuses, Indignity, Hunger'
[allAfrica] Geneva -- Two years of war in Sudan have created what is now the world's worst humanitarian and displacement crisis, intensified by extreme cuts to international aid, says the UN Refugee Chief Filippo Grandi.
Published on: April 15, 2025 | Source:East Africa: African Civil Society Urges Oman Against EACOP Support as East Africa Trade Expo Kicks Off
[350Africa.org] Just one day before the Oman East Africa Trade and Investment Expo opens in Muscat on April 16, over 70 civil society organisations (CSOs) from Uganda, Tanzania, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and beyond have published an open letter urging the Government of Oman to refrain from providing financial or diplomatic support for the controversial East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP).
Published on: April 15, 2025 | Source:Ethiopia: Amnesty Cites Forced Evictions, Lack of Compensation in Call to Stop Corridor Development
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Amnesty International has called on Ethiopia's federal government to "immediately pause" the Corridor Development Project (CDP), citing what it described as "widespread forced evictions" in Addis Abeba and other areas, carried out without proper consultation, compensation, or legal safeguards.
Published on: April 15, 2025 | Source:South Africa: How Women in Agribusiness Are Breaking Market Access Barriers and Claiming Their Space
[GraΓΒ§a Machel Trust] In South Africa, women play a critical role in agricultural production, significantly contributing to food security, rural development, and community resilience. Despite this, they remain largely excluded from agribusiness opportunities and formal markets due to structural inequalities, limited market information, and deep-rooted gender biases. The GraΓ§a Machel Trust advances inclusive and...
Published on: April 15, 2025 | Source:Sudan: World Leaders Need to Help End Atrocities in Sudan
[HRW] As the UK convenes an international gathering on Sudan today, the stakes couldn't be higher for civilians there. It is essential for the conference to deliver concrete actions designed to stop unfolding atrocities in Darfur and rally high-level support for protecting civilians.
Published on: April 15, 2025 | Source:Kenya: Four Plead Guilty in Landmark Ant Smuggling Case As Kenya Cracks Down On Biopiracy
[Capital FM] A Nairobi court has adjourned to April 23 the sentencing of four men who pleaded guilty to attempting to smuggle hundreds of highly sought-after ants out of Kenya in what conservation officials are calling a "landmark case" of biopiracy.
Published on: April 15, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: Lagos Deputy Governor Slams 'Crazy' Electricity Billing
[Premium Times] The deputy governor said he was billed a staggering N29 million electricity for April -- up from N2.7 million in March.
Published on: April 15, 2025 | Source:Uganda: Ugandan Asked to Lead Commonwealth Federation
[Independent (Kampala)] London, UK -- Uganda Olympic Committee President Dr. Donald Rukare has been picked as interim head of the Commonwealth Sport. Commonwealth Sport is the brand name of the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF).
Published on: April 15, 2025 | Source:Uganda: Forensic Expert - 'No Gunshot Residue On Molly Katanga's Right Hand'
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- The Katanga trial resumed on Monday with the 13th state witness, Dr. Jaffar Kisitu, a forensic chemist with the Uganda Police Forensic Examination Department. Dr. Kisitu provided key forensic testimony that could play an important role in the trial of Molly Katanga, who is facing charges in connection with the death of her husband, Henry Katanga.
Published on: April 15, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: Two Killed As Mining Pit Collapses in Niger
[Premium Times] Preliminary findings suggest the victims were illegally mining at the site on the night before the collapse.
Published on: April 15, 2025 | Source:Ghana: Close Down Witch Camps -They Are Symbols of Societal Neglect - Ai
[Ghanaian Times] The Amnesty International (AI), Ghana has urged the government to gradually close down witch camps and reintegrate the so-called accused persons back into the society.
Published on: April 15, 2025 | Source:Cote d'Ivoire: Cashew Boom Draws Global Agro-Industry Giants to Ivory Coast
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Published on: April 15, 2025 | Source:Kenya: Gachagua Demands Security Boost, Claims His Life and Family in Danger
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has claimed that his life and those of his family members are in danger, citing several incidents he believes were foiled assassination attempts.
Published on: April 15, 2025 | Source:Tunisia: President Kais Saied Expresses Profound Grief Over Tragic Incident in Mezzouna, Urges Accountability
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis, April 15 -- President Kais Saied expressed profound grief over the tragic incident in Mezzouna, Sidi Bouzid Governorate, where several students lost their lives due to the collapse of a wall that had been deteriorating for a long time.
Published on: April 15, 2025 | Source:Zimbabwe: Over 1,000 Suffered Rights Violations in March 31 Protests - Report
[New Zimbabwe] The Zimbabwe Peace Project (ZPP), a human rights watchdog, reports that over 1,000 people experienced violations of their rights to freedom of assembly and association following the March 31st protests against President Emmerson Mnangagwa.
Published on: April 15, 2025 | Source:Zimbabwe: Harare City Council Officials Reluctant to Take Pay Cuts
[New Zimbabwe] DESPITE public scrutiny, senior Harare City Council officials are still earning hefty salaries, which negatively impacts service delivery in the capital.
Published on: April 15, 2025 | Source:Sudan: NGOs Call On Europe to Act As Sudan War Hits Grim Two-Year Mark
[RFI] The war between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has killed tens of thousands, uprooted more than 13 million and created what has been described as "the biggest humanitarian crisis ever recorded". As the catastrophe unfolds, NGOs say that Europe needs to step up its intervention on both a political and humanitarian level.
Published on: April 15, 2025 | Source:South Africa: Govt to Build Six New Academic Hospitals - South African News Briefs - April 15, 2025
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Published on: April 15, 2025 | Source:Kenya: Study Reveals Alarming Mercury Contamination in Migori Gold Rush
[Capital FM] In the gold-rich fields of Kenya's Migori County, where nearly 40% of the population depends on artisanal and small-scale gold mining, a silent crisis is unfolding.
Published on: April 15, 2025 | Source:Red tape and capital flight: Bureaucracy undermines SAβs economic future
Practical economic strategies are needed to change the regulations that hobble entrepreneurship and result in funds leaving the country
Published on: April 15, 2025 | Source:Trumpβs tariffs on China will affect South Africaβs growth
As well as the indirect effects of the onslaught against its biggest trading partner, the overall slowdown in the global economy will also be felt locally
Published on: April 15, 2025 | Source:Hundreds may have been killed in recent Darfur attacks, says UN
The UN cites "credible sources" for the estimated death toll of recent attacks on refugee camps in Darfur.
Published on: April 15, 2025 | Source:Gambia: Lawyers Argue Late Budget Submission Violates Constitution
[Foroyaa] Lawyers for Sait Matty Jaw, Madi Jobarteh, Coach-Pasamba Jow, and Baboucarr Sufism Nyang have urged the Supreme Court to declare the 2025 budget submission and its acceptance by the National Assembly unconstitutional, arguing that it violates the mandatory timelines set by the Constitution.
Published on: April 14, 2025 | Source:Gambia: What Is Driving the Gambian Economy
[Foroyaa] In 2024 The Gambia exported the sum of 3.4 billion dalasi. Remittances in 2024 was 775 million dollars (55 billion dalasi) and tax revenue amounted to 20.8 billion dalasi. Remittance therefore is what is supporting the Gambian dalasi and taxation is what is driving the Gambian budget.
Published on: April 14, 2025 | Source:Gambia: Baba Badjie Testifies in Land Dispute Between Two Families in Foni Chabai
[Foroyaa] Baba Badjie, the principal complainant in the ongoing land dispute between the Badjie Kunda Family and the Sanyang Kunda Family of Chabai village, testified on Thursday, 10 April 2025, before the Bondali District Tribunal Court in Foni Bondali District.
Published on: April 14, 2025 | Source:Gambia: President Barrow - Domestic Revenue Mobilisation Key
[Foroyaa] Addressing awardees of the Gambia Revenue Authority's (GRA) Most Compliant Taxpayers' Awards, President Adama Barrow emphasized the increasing importance of domestic revenue mobilisation, citing a significant decline in overseas development assistance and donor fatigue.
Published on: April 14, 2025 | Source:Gambia: Election Bill Obliges IEC to Secure Presidential Candidates
[Foroyaa] The Elections Bill 2021 obliges the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) to provide enough security for candidates vying for the Office of President of the Republic of the Gambia in Clause 154.
Published on: April 14, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: No, Nigeria's Electoral Commission Chair Mahmood Yakubu Was Not Arrested in the Us
[Africa Check] No, Nigeria's electoral commission chair Mahmood Yakubu was not arrested in the US
Published on: April 14, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: Ignore Fake Election Timetable for Nigeria's Ruling All Progressives Congress
[Africa Check] Ignore fake election timetable for Nigeria's ruling All Progressives Congress
Published on: April 14, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: Chibok Girls - Akeem Lasisi Makes Case for Remaining Captives in New Poetry Video
[Premium Times] Akeem Lasisi's poem establishes the endless, painful anticipation the victims' parents and many other concerned people have for the return of the remaining Chibok Girls.
Published on: April 14, 2025 | Source:Algeria to expel 12 French embassy officials
France said the move was in response to the indictment of three Algerians in Paris on Friday.
Published on: April 14, 2025 | Source:Kenya: Belgians, Vietnamese Plead Guilty to Dealing in 5,000 Live Queen Ants
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Four individuals including two Belgians, a Vietnamese citizen, and Kenyan -- have pleaded guilty to charges of illegal possession and trade in live queen ants.
Published on: April 14, 2025 | Source:Southern Africa: SADC Denies M23's Claims of Joint Operations With DRC
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has denied accusations made by the March 23 Movement (M23) that its forces are collaborating with Congolese and foreign militias in military operations in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Published on: April 14, 2025 | Source:Ant smugglers caught with hundreds of prized insects in Kenya
It is believed the ants were destined for exotic pet markets in Europe and Asia.
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