New Sahel Coalition Emerges to Challenge Military Rule Across Three Nations
A new cross-border citizens’ movement, the Alliance of Democrats of the Sahel, was launched on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, bringing together Civil society actors, political […]
Month: April 2026
Angola Records 1,558 Road Deaths in Six Months Amid Rising Traffic Safety Concerns
Angola has recorded 1,558 deaths in road traffic accidents over the past six months, according to official data released on Wednesday, raising renewed concerns about […]
World Bank Cuts Sub-Saharan Africa’s 2026 Growth Outlook Amid Mounting Global Pressures
The World Bank on Wednesday, April 8 downgraded its 2026 economic growth forecast for sub-Saharan Africa by 0.3 percentage points from its October 2025 projection, […]
Nigeria Launches Landmark Trial of Over 500 Terror Suspects in Abuja
Nigeria has commenced the prosecution of more than 500 individuals accused of involvement in militant activities, marking one of the country’s most expansive terrorism trials […]
South Africa advances TRC reparations with housing grants and education support
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission reparations programme in South Africa is gaining traction, with Government reporting significant progress in implementing parliament-approved recommendations. Attending the launch […]
Rwanda marks 32 years since 1994 genocide with week-long remembrance
On Tuesday, April 7, 2026, Rwanda has begun its annual commemoration week marking 32 years since the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, with President Paul […]
CAF President heads to Senegal in bid to ease tensions over disputed ruling
The President of Confederation of African Football, Patrice Motsepe, is expected today (Wednesday) in Senegal as part of a high-level mediation effort aimed at de-escalating […]
IGAD Deploys Observers as Djibouti Prepares for April 10 Presidential Election
The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has engaged Djibouti’s political and electoral authorities ahead of the country’s presidential election scheduled for April 10. In a […]
Togo Opposition Condemns APF Conference, Alleges Democratic Facade Amid Political Tensions
On April 7, 2026, opposition groups in Togo criticized the hosting of the 17th Conference of Speakers of Parliaments and Sections of the African Region […]
Ethiopia registers over 36.9 million voters ahead of June 1 general election
Ethiopia’s National Election Board (NEBE) has registered more than 36.9 million voters for the country’s 7th general election slated for June 1. Of the total, […]