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Kenya: Police Say Kasipul MP Charles Were's Killing Was Premeditated

[Capital FM] NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 30 - The National Police Service says preliminary investigations indicate that the fatal shooting of Kasipul Member of Parliament Charles Ong'ondo Were was a planned and well-executed attack.

Kenyan MP shot dead in 'targeted' attack in Nairobi

The opposition legislator had just left parliament when he was attacked by gunmen on a motorcycle, police say.

Why the trees behind 'women's gold' beauty creams are under threat

One man's struggle to save Uganda's once-profitable trees that produce shea butter.

Mali: Mali Forum Backs Five-Year Presidency for Junta Leader Assimi Goïta

[RFI] A national political forum in Mali has proposed making military leader Assimi Goïta the country's president, with a five-year renewable term starting in 2025.

Nigeria: The Ripple Effect of U.S. Aid Suspension On Nigeria's Progress Addressing Malnutrition

[Nigeria Health Watch] Murmurs about President Donald J. Trump's intention to discontinue overseas development assistance (ODA) started slowly. While the administration's policy shift away from multilateralism was not unexpected, given promises made during the campaign, the abruptness of execution caught many off guard, On January 20, 2025, the shockwaves were undeniable, the President of the United States (U.S.), had issued an executive order pulling the U.S out of the World Health Organization (WHO) and subsequently

South Africa: Budget to Be Re-Tabled On 21 May 2025

[SAnews.gov.za] Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana is expected to re-table the 2025 Budget Review on 21 May 2025.

Zimbabwe: Bail Hearing of 94 Protesters Postponed Again As Prosecutors Ask for More Time

[New Zimbabwe] High Court judge, Justice Philipa Philips was on Wednesday forced to postpone the hearing of a bail appeal application by 94 individuals who were locked up on allegations of staging protests on March 31.

Zimbabwe: State Charges Alpha Media Holdings's Heart and Soul TV in Journalist Mhlanga's Case

[New Zimbabwe] In a fresh turn of events, the state has announced that it will be going after Alpha Media Holdings (AMH)'s subsidiary, Heart and Soul TV.

Zimbabwe: Geza Declares War On Tagwirei, Vows to Block Business Tycoon's Rise to Power

[New Zimbabwe] WAR veteran Blessed Geza has vowed to stop ZANU PF business tycoon Kudakwashe Tagwirei from ascending to the country's presidency.

Kenya: Parliament Kicks Off Review of 2025/26 Budget As Speaker Warns Against Politicising Finance Bill

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Parliament has officially commenced the review of the 2025/26 Budget Estimates, with National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula urging lawmakers to maintain the integrity of the budget process and avoid politicising the Finance Bill in public forums.

Kenya: Kasipul MP Charles Ong'ondo Shot Dead in Nairobi

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kasipul Member of Parliament Charles Ong'ondo Were was shot dead on Wednesday night in a suspected targeted assassination near the City Mortuary roundabout in Nairobi.

Tanzania: Tanzania's 25-Year Strategic Plan Prioritises Oil, Gas Exploration

[Daily News] The Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation (TPDC) has launched its 25-year strategic plan in the Tanzanian capital, Dodoma, with oil and natural gas exploration among the top priorities.

Lesotho: U.S. Shuts Down Massive Lesotho Development Project

[GroundUp] R6-billion American-funded Millennium Challenge Account is on the verge of collapse

Kenya: MPs Raise Alarm Over Suspected Manipulation of Betting Winnings

[Capital FM] Members of Parliament have raised concerns over suspected manipulation of betting winnings by firms operating in Kenya, citing inconsistencies in tax revenue data provided by the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).

Sudan: 'The Body As a Battlefield' - Sexual Violence in Sudan Is a 'Deliberate Genocidal Tactic'

[Dabanga] Washington D.C. -- The systematic use of gender-based violence (GBV) against women in Sudan, particularly in Darfur, is not an unavoidable byproduct of conflict but "a deliberate genocidal tactic" aimed at destroying communities, experts argued during an online panel discussion hosted last month by the Darfur Women's Action Group (DWAG).

Sudan: UN Warns of Deepening Crisis in Sudan As Famine Spreads and Violence Escalates

[UN News] The United Nations has warned that Sudan is sliding deeper into catastrophe, with growing famine and surging violence - particularly in North Darfur - driving mass displacement and an alarming rise in civilian deaths.

Zimbabwe: Chinese Quarry Deal Rattles Zimbabwe Farmers

[Global Press Journal] Domboshava, Harare, Zimbabwe -- Domboshava residents fear the loss of grazing land, water access and educational facilities as a Chinese-funded mining project moves forward -- despite a moratorium.

Sudan: Sudanese Refugees Choose 'Suicide Trips' Over 150k USD Smuggling Fees

[Dabanga] Tripoli / Ashkeet -- Sudanese refugees are increasingly undertaking dangerous smuggling journeys known as 'suicide trips' to reach Europe, as traditional smuggling fees soar to 150,000 US Dollars per person. Watchdogs say that refugees are making the journey through Libya and neighbouring countries including Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Mauritania, Turkey, and various eastern European states in search of safety and better opportunities.