Nigeria: U.S. Issues Security Alert to Citizens in Nigeria After Iran Attack

[Daily Trust] The United States government has issued a global security alert to its citizens in Nigeria and across the world amid escalating hostilities between Washington and Tehran. Source

South Sudan: Scores of Civilians Killed in Attacks in South Sudan

[DW] Intensifying violence in the country has led the United Nations to warn that it could be returning to a civil war. Children, elderly people and women were among the victims of the recent attacks. Source

Nigeria: Nigerian Tugboat Sinks Off South Africa's Coast

[Premium Times] The vessel, carrying 18 people, ran aground 18 nautical miles offshore between Cape Town and Durban. Source

Kenya: High Court Awards Basil Criticos Sh30mn for Property Rights Violation

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The High Court has awarded former Taita-Taveta MP Basil Criticos Sh30 million in damages after finding that the State violated his constitutional right to property. Source

Nigeria: Govt Begins Implementation of Executive Order On Oil, Gas Revenues

[Vanguard] The Federal Government, FG, has commenced implementation of the Oil and Gas Revenues Executive Order 09. Source

Zimbabwe: Chatunga Mugabe Back in Court for Bail Application in Attempted Murder Case

[New Zimbabwe] Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, son of late former President Robert Mugabe, is expected to return to the Alexandra Magistrate's Court, Tuesday for a bail application. Source

Rwanda: Govt Backs RDF Defensive Posture Amidst 'One-Sided' Sanctions By U.S.

[New Times] The Rwandan government has rejected sanctions imposed by the United States on the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) and four of its senior commanders, describing the move as "targeting only one party" to Washington Accords and a misrepresentation of the conflict in eastern DR Congo. Source

Ethiopia: Ethiopia Marks 130 Years Since Adwa Victory

[Horn Diplomat] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali on Monday led tributes marking the 130th anniversary of the Victory of Adwa, describing the historic triumph as a defining moment not only for Ethiopia but for Africa and people of African descent worldwide. Source

Namibia: Nearly 400 Foreigners Exit Namibia Under Immigration Amnesty

[Namibian] At least 379 foreign nationals have voluntarily left Namibia under the government's immigration amnesty programme. Source

South Sudan: MSF Concerned for Unaccounted Staff in Lankien and Pieri

[MSF] Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is deeply concerned for the safety and wellbeing of our staff in Lankien and Pieri, Jonglei state, South Sudan, following a recent escalation of violence there. Source

East Africa: Triple Planetary Crisis Threatens Eastern Africa's Food Security, Ministry Warns

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The Ministry of Planning and Development has announced that the triple planetary crisis, comprising climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution, is severely threatening food security across Eastern Africa. Source

Mozambique: Chapo Announces Action Against Corruption

[AIM] Maputo -- Mozambican President Daniel Chapo announced in Maputo on Monday that the ruling Frelimo Party will step up its offensive against corruption inside the Party and in wider Mozambican society. Source