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Africa: Africa Braces for Economic Hit As Trump's Tariffs End U.S. Trade Perks

Fri, 04/04/2025 - 10:47
[RFI] The stiff new tariffs announced by President Donald Trump are shaking up trade ties between the United States and several African nations - many of whom have had preferential agreements with Washington for decades.

Kenya: Multi-Agency Crackdown Foils Land Fraud Scheme At Lands Ministry

Fri, 04/04/2025 - 09:34
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Eight suspects involved in a land fraud syndicate at the Ministry of Lands have been arrested following a multi-agency crackdown that began on March 28.

Nigeria: Trailblazing in Finance - How Odiri Oginni Is Paving Way for Women

Fri, 04/04/2025 - 09:33
[Premium Times] Each role prepared me for the next, reinforcing the importance of continuous learning, leadership, and seizing opportunities when they arise

Nigeria: Financial Autonomy - ICPC to Begin Monitoring Use of Local Government Funds

Fri, 04/04/2025 - 09:33
[Premium Times] The project, Accountability and Corruption Prevention Programme (ACPP-LG), aims to track and stop the embezzlement of public funds.

Kenya: Paying Tribute - Fallen KDF Officer Received At JKIA

Fri, 04/04/2025 - 09:24
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) alongside family, friends, and colleagues, gathered at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to receive the body of the late Major Paul Njoroge Ndung'u who was killed while serving with the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA).

Nigeria: Popular Bauchi Cleric, Idris Abdulaziz, Is Dead

Fri, 04/04/2025 - 09:24
[Premium Times] Mr Abdulaziz was nicknamed Dr Tauhid for his strict preaching on the oneness of Allah.

Kenya: Ruto, Guterres Discuss Strengthening UN Support for Haiti and DRC

Fri, 04/04/2025 - 09:22
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto held a telephone conversation with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres regarding the Multinational Security Support Mission in Haiti.

Africa: All of Africa Today - April 4, 2025

Fri, 04/04/2025 - 09:06
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Kenya: Ruto Urges Ogamba, Nyakang'o and Governors to Streamline Education Bursary Distribution Framework After Legal Setback

Fri, 04/04/2025 - 08:25
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has urged the Ministry of Education and 47 county governments to develop a framework for bursaries that will enable the two levels of government to support needy students.

Zimbabwe: New OK Zimbabwe Management Seeks to Raise U.S.$30 Million to Cover Funding Gap, Blames Tough Economic Environment

Fri, 04/04/2025 - 08:24
[New Zimbabwe] A cautionary statement issued under the guidance of OK Zimbabwe management still blames the giant retailer's problems on the tough economic environment.

Zimbabwe: 17 Malawians to Spend Over Two Weeks in Jail As Authorities Try to Secure Chewa Interpreter

Fri, 04/04/2025 - 08:24
[New Zimbabwe] Seventeen Malawian nationals who were arrested Sunday for entering Zimbabwe without valid travel documents have been remanded in custody until April 16 as authorities look for a Chewa interpreter.

Zimbabwe: Zanu-PF Laughs Off Geza's Audacious Bid to Remove Mnangagwa

Fri, 04/04/2025 - 08:22
[New Zimbabwe] ZANU PF has scoffed at war veteran Blessed Geza's bid to oust President Emmerson Mnangagwa, presenting a united front despite glaring factionalism within the ruling party.

Sudan: Airstrikes in El-Fashir Destroy Weapons Trucks and Combat Vehicles

Fri, 04/04/2025 - 07:22
[SNA] Warplanes launched five airstrikes targeting more than ten Rapid Support Forces (RSF) positions in and around El-Fashir and on the northwestern axis.

South Africa: Omotoso Acquittal an 'Assault' On Fight Against GBV - Justice Committee

Fri, 04/04/2025 - 06:45
[SAnews.gov.za] Parliament's Justice Committee has expressed concern over the acquittal of televangelist Timothy Omotoso on 32 serious charges, including allegations of rape, racketeering, human trafficking, and other crimes.

Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa Sacks Environment Minister Nyoni

Fri, 04/04/2025 - 06:30
[New Zimbabwe] President Emmerson Mnangagwa has fired Sithembiso Nyoni from her position as Minister of Environment, Climate and Wildlife, effective immediately.

Africa: African Leaders Seek to Set Up a Continental AI Fund

Fri, 04/04/2025 - 06:30
[New Times] African countries are working towards the creation of a continent Artificial Intelligence (AI) fund that will finance the much-needed infrastructure, skills, and energy to drive AI adoption and transformation.

Africa: Trump Is Punishing Poor Countries Which Export More to the U.S. Than They Import

Fri, 04/04/2025 - 06:30
[GroundUp] People in developing countries will lose jobs and poverty will rise

South Africa: Crime Hits Sanitation Services in Khayelitsha

Fri, 04/04/2025 - 06:22
[GroundUp] City of Cape Town teams can only come out when security is available