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Nigeria: INEC - Petition for Akpoti-Uduaghan's Recall Has Not Met Constitutional Requirement

[This Day] Abuja -- The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared that the petition for the recall of the senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, is inadequate.

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Uganda: Absa Bank Uganda Appoints Keith Kalyegira As Board Chairperson.

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Absa Uganda's Board of Directors picked Keith Kalyegira as the new Chairman of the Board, effective 1 March 2025. Keith is a highly respected and seasoned advisor on strategy, investments, and capital markets, with a wealth of experience cutting across both the public and private sectors.

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Uganda: Museveni Visits South Sudan For Mediation Talks

[Independent (Kampala)] Juba -- President Yoweri Museveni has arrived in Juba, the latest high ranking official to enter the country that's facing turmoil after the arrest of the South Sudan Vice-President Riek Machar.

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Uganda: Uganda Launches a Landmark Malaria Vaccine Rollout, With Support From Malaria Consortium

[Malaria Consortium] Yesterday, 2 April, marked a pivotal step forward for child health: almost 2.3 million doses of malaria vaccines are due to be distributed across Uganda.

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Nigeria: I Didn't Collapse - Wike

[Vanguard] Federal Capital Territory FCT minister, Nyesom Wike on Thursday dismissed social media reports that he collapsed last week, describing the reports as the handiwork of persons trying to score cheap political points.

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Nigeria: Fresh Attacks in Plateau Communities Claim Lives

[Vanguard] Armed men have again invaded some communities in the Bokkos local government area of Plateau State, killing not less than 10 people, Bokkos stakeholders confirmed.

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Gambia: Gambia, Mauritania Strengthen Bilateral Ties On Migration Matters

[The Point] The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad informs the public that His Excellency Dr. Mamadou Tangara, Minister for Foreign Affairs, recently undertook an official visit to the Islamic Republic of Mauritania as a Special Envoy of His Excellency Mr. Adama Barrow, President of the Republic of The Gambia.

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Africa: Repatriate Africa's Climate-Smart Wisdom That Was Suppressed By Colonialism.

[African Union] The urgency of climate change compels us to revisit lost wisdom in the African Agricultural Sector. Dr. Ibrahim Assane Mayaki is African Union Special Envoy for Food Systems observes that extreme weather, erratic rainfall, and rising temperatures threaten the staple crops that dominate global agriculture, necessitating the need to look beyond rice, maize, and wheat--species that account for nearly 50%...

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Africa: Twenty African Countries, Including Poorest, Hit with High Trump Tariffs

[allAfrica] The country that President Donald Trump declared "nobody's ever heard of" during his 4 March address to Congress has been hit with the highest U.S. tariffs in the world. Lesotho tops the list of 20 African nations upon which the White House has announced what it calls "reciprocal" tariffs, which add to the baseline imposed on every country.

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Nigeria: Nigerian Activists in U.S. to Protest Against Rivers Emergency Rule At White House

[Vanguard] A coalition of Nigerian activists in the United States has announced its plan to protest against the declaration of emergency rule in Rivers State at the White House.

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Nigeria: 'Nigerian Food Market to Reach $233.53bn in 2025'

[Vanguard] Nigeria's food market is projected to hit $233.53 billion by 2025, with an expected annual growth rate of 10.76% from 2025 to 2030, according to new statistics.

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Uganda: Gulu Music in Space Festival Cancelled After Organiser Claims Scamming By Local Partners

[Nile Post] The highly anticipated Gulu Music in Space International festival on climate change has been canceled after the organizer, Bjorn Vido, complained of being scammed, bullied, and threatened while preparing for the July 2025 event.

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Uganda: Govt Eyes Billions in New Taxes On Beer, Cigarettes

[Nile Post] The Ugandan Ministry of Finance has proposed significant tax hikes on cigarettes, locally brewed beer, and imported goods, aiming to generate billions of shillings for infrastructure development and public health initiatives.

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Liberia: LACRA Faces Internal Turmoil

[New Dawn] Monrovia -- The Liberia Agriculture Commodity Regulatory Authority (LACRA), is engulfed by crises, ranging from financial, administrative to compromises.

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Liberia: Extreme Wealth in Poverty -A reality in today's Liberia

[New Dawn] Gbarnga -- Limited sitting capacity for students and dusty floors have posed a serious setback for learning activities at the government-run Yoryor Banks Public School in Gwenimah Town, Bong County.

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Liberia: LAA Blames Power Outage On Birds

[New Dawn] Monrovia -- A joint team comprised of the leadership of the Liberia Airport Authority (LAA) and the Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) blames power outage at the Roberts International Airport on Sunday March 30, 2025, on bird's strike that damaged isolation of transformer of the national grid.

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Liberia: Sen. Findley Commends Rep. Banks for Road Development Efforts in Bassa

[Liberian Observer] Grand Bassa County Senator Gbehzongar Milton Findley has commended District #2 Representative, Clarence Banks, for his commitment to improving the county's road infrastructure.

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Puppets, prose and perseverance: JM Coetzee’s Life & Times of Michael K comes to life

The author’s classic is reimagined through puppetry in a powerful stage adaptation

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

Is South Africa's coalition government about to fall apart?

The pro-business DA rejects the budget leaving the ANC to rely on other parties to get it passed in parliament.

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Kenya: Moi University Issues Redundancy Notice to UASU As It Moves to Cut Down On Lecturers

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Moi University has issued a redundancy notice to University Academic Staff Union (UASU) as it moves to cut down on lecturers due to declining student numbers and a cash crisis.

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Uganda: Uganda Airlines Leads Community Efforts to Clean Up of Kigungu to Reduce Bird Strikes

[Nile Post] Officials from Uganda Airlines have spearheaded the cleaning of Lake Victoria's shoreline in Kigungu, Entebbe Municipality as one of the ways to reduce bird strikes.

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Denials of police torture dominate week five of Joslin Smith kidnapping trial

A female sergeant has been accused of taking part in the alleged torture of accused two, but senior officers denied any knowledge or involvement This content is restricted to subscribers only. Join the M&G Community Our commitment at the Mail & Guardian is to ensure every reader enjoys the finest experience. Join the M&G community and support us in delivering in-depth news to you consistently. Subscribe...

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

Diary: Auto festival, Live jazz, Contemporary dance

Your essential dose of art and culture

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

Nigeria: Kidnappers Release Ex-NYSC DG One Month After Abduction

[Premium Times] The former NYSC DG was abducted alongside an unspecified number of people on 6 February.

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Zambia withdraw four US-based players for China trip

Zambia withdraw four US-based players for an upcoming tournament in China because of "travel measures" introduced by Donald Trump's administration.

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Ethiopia: Italian Ambassador - Ethiopia's Aspiration for Sea Access Legitimate

[Ethiopian Herald] ADDIS ABABA - Italian Ambassador to Ethiopia, Agostino Palese, has affirmed that Ethiopia's aspiration to secure access to the sea is legitimate and emphasized that peaceful negotiations are the best path forward to achieving this goal.

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Liberia: 'Fake Doctor Charged With Manslaughter After Surgery Leads to Patient's Death

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Sam Wolobah, the administrator of Lofa Medic Services Clinic in Neezoe, Jacob Town, has been formally charged with manslaughter and impersonating a medical professional following a botched surgery that resulted in the death of 30-year-old Samuel P. Kollie.

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Liberia: Authorities Blame Birds For Major Blockout At International Airport

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- A recent power outage at Roberts International Airport (RIA), which caused operational disruptions, has been linked to an unusual source: birds.

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

β€˜Kill the Boer’ is a betrayal of SA’s democratic promise

To speak against Julius Malema’s use of the chant is not to stand with racists but with the Constitution

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

Africa: All of Africa Today - April 3, 2025

[allAfrica] Uganda's Museveni Visits South Sudan For Mediation Talks

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Where to find reliable forex news for SA traders

A curated list of reputable platforms that provide forex news, analysis and tools for the needs of South African traders.

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa Being Cheated Into Signing Off Deals By Corrupt Cronies Around Him - Claims Firebrand Geza

[New Zimbabwe] PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa is now forgetful and being cheated into signing off multi-million dollar deals by corrupt individuals around him, firebrand war veteran Blessed Geza has claimed in his latest video.

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Zimbabwe: Wicknell Chivayo's in-Laws Robber Jailed 60 Years

[New Zimbabwe] Bigboy Nampungo (27), who was part of an armed gang that robbed controversial businessman Wicknel Chivayo's in-laws of US$74,000 has been jailed for 60 years by a Harare magistrate.

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Kenya: Deputy President Kindiki Affirms Loyalty to President Ruto Amid 'Yes Man' Criticism'

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has come out strongly against critics who accuse him of being a "Yes Man" to President William Ruto, stating that loyalty is a key ingredient in governance.

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Trauma is hampering the education of South Africa’s children

Teachers, especially those in schools where violence, drugs and gangsterism are a daily reality, need to become β€˜trauma informed’

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa