May 17
Lesotho: Letsoela Sued for M2 Million
Lesotho Times
LESOTHO Defence Force (LDF) Commander, Lieutenant General Mojalefa Letsoela, faces more than M2 million worth of lawsuits from two men who claim to have been tortured by the army… Read more »
Mozambique: Government Asks for Lethal Equipment to Fight Terrorists
AIM
The Mozambican government has asked the European Union (EU) for lethal equipment to fight Islamist terrorists in the northern Mozambican province of Cabo Delgado. Read more »
Liberia: NPP Announces Move to Break Away From CDC, Vows to Re-Strategize to Win Future Presidential Elections
FrontPageAfrica
Top officials of the National Patriotic Party (NPP), a constituent member of the Coalition for Democratic Change, have hinted they are ending their political marriage with the… Read more »
Liberia: Liberians Express Shock Over Pres. Boakai Use of Private Jets for Foreign Trips
FrontPageAfrica
Liberians in and out of the country were shocked to see President Joseph Boakai flying a private jet when he (Boakai) once criticized then President George Weah for flying a… Read more »
Sudan: Eastern Sudan - Beja Working On Tribal Reconciliation, Militarisation Continues
Dabanga
Beja leaders in eastern Sudan met with Lt Gen Abdelfattah El Burhan this week to discuss their initiative to reach peace between the various communities in the region. Battles… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Minister Munzverengwi Commissions Timire Block of Classrooms
The Herald
Minister of State for Mashonaland East Provincial Affairs and Devolution, Dr Aplonia Munzverengwi commissioned a block of classrooms at Timire Primary School today. Read more »
Zimbabwe: War Vets League Empowers Former Freedom Fighters
The Herald
The Zanu PF War Veterans' League has registered a war veterans' family wealth trust, a vehicle for the empowerment of the former freedom fighters. Read more »
Zimbabwe: 129 Million KG of Tobacco Delivered At Tobacco Floors
The Herald
Farmers have so far delivered 129 million kilogrammes of tobacco worth US$458 million to both contract and auction tobacco floors. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Pharmacies Take Govt Heed On ZiG Acceptance
The Herald
MAJOR pharmacies operating in Harare's central business district have taken heed of Government's calls to accept the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency and trade using the prevailing… Read more »
West Africa: Worshippers Locked in Nigeria Mosque and Set On Fire
Nile Post
BBC | At least 11 worshippers have been killed and dozens others injured after a man attacked a mosque in Nigeria's northern Kano state, police say. Read more »
Sudan: Extend the Fact-Finding Mission's Mandate
AI London
We, the undersigned non-governmental organisations, urge your delegation to support a Human Rights Council resolution that would: Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Laments Nigeria's Poor Health Outcomes
Vanguard
The Senate Committee on Health, Secondary and Tertiary Health Institutions, has decried Nigeria's poor health outcomes, particularly high child mortality rates, infant mortality… Read more »
Kenya: 6 Nyanza Governors Distance Themselves From Investment Conference
Capital FM
Six Governors in the Nyanza region have distanced themselves from a planned Nyanza International Investment Conference, scheduled to take place next month. Read more »
Nigeria: Alleged Money Laundering - Court Orders Binance Official to Remain in Detention Throughout Trial
Premium Times
The court's decision came about two months after the Binance official's colleague, Nadeem Anjarwalla reportedly escaped from a pre-trial custody in Abuja in March. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Govt Goes After Errant Traders Selling Underweight, Expired Goods
New Zimbabwe
Industry and Commerce Ministry has vowed to go after errant traders flooding the markets with underweight and sub-standard products. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Suspected Forex Dealer Challenges Prosecution
New Zimbabwe
A suspected forex dealer, Albert Chekure who was arrested during the ongoing blitz against illegal money changers has challenged his prosecution saying no offence was committed as… Read more »
Nigeria: Emirates Returns to Nigeria After 25 Months
Daily Trust
Visa ban remains Read more »
Egypt: Egypt Tries to Navigate Around Rafah [analysis]
ISS
Israel's long-feared attack on Rafah in southern Gaza has put Cairo on the spot. Read more »
Kenya: 'Don't Believe Everything You See On the Internet' - Photo Shows Journalist Reporting On Nigerian Floods in 2022, Not in Kenya in 2024
Africa Check
'Don't believe everything you see on the internet' - photo shows journalist reporting on Nigerian floods in 2022, not in Kenya in 2024 Read more »
Africa: Video of 'Israel's Attack On Iran' Is From Different Events
Africa Check
Video of 'Israel's attack on Iran' is from different events Read more »
Nigeria: No, Nigeria's Financial Crimes Agency Didn't Release a List of 58 Ex-Governors Accused of Looting Over N2 Trillion in Public Funds
Africa Check
No, Nigeria's financial crimes agency didn't release a list of 58 ex-governors accused of looting over N2 trillion in public funds Read more »
Nigeria: Ignore Unverified Reports That Mobile Money Operator Opay Is Leaving Nigeria and Urging Customers to Withdraw Their Money
Africa Check
Ignore unverified reports that mobile money operator OPay is leaving Nigeria and urging customers to withdraw their money Read more »
Uganda: Popular Club Guvnor Now Closed on Saturday Nights
Nile Post
Guvnor, a renowned club, will be discontinuing its Saturday night operations after nearly 24 years of nightlife, starting next month. Read more »
Kenya: Gor Mahia Head Coach Mckinstry to Leave After Muhoroni Match
Capital FM
Gor Mahia head coach Jonathan McKinstry will leave the country after Sunday's FKF Premier League match against Muhoroni Youth, where they will potentially clinch their record… Read more »
Rwanda: Rib Arrests Genocide Suspect Who Hid in House for 23 Years to Evade Justice
New Times
The Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) announced on Thursday, May 16, the arrest of a suspected perpetrator of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi who, for the past 23 years, was… Read more »