Nigeria: Trump Links CNN's Ceasefire Report to Unknown Nigerian Outlet

[Daily Trust] United States President Donald Trump has drawn Nigeria into the global spotlight after alleging that a controversial report on the Iran-US ceasefire originated from a "fake news site" in the country. Source

Nigeria: Plateau Killings - Victims Laid to Rest

[Daily Trust] The death toll from the Palm Sunday attack on Anguwan Rukuba community in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State has risen to 33, as some of the victims were laid to rest on Tuesday. Source

Uganda: Museveni Set for May 12 Swearing-in

[Nile Post] President Museveni will be sworn in for his seventh term in office on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, following his victory in the January 15 presidential elections. Source

Kenya: Rights Group Warns of Mass Action If Govt Fails to Act On Fuel Quality Concerns

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A human rights lobby, the Mtetezi Grassroots Economic Justice Movement, has threatened to stage nationwide protests if decisive action is not taken against Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi over allegations of substandard fuel imports. Source

Mozambique: World Bank Accused of Using Outdated Statistics

[AIM] Maputo -- Mozambican Finance Minister Carla Louveira has accused the World Bank of using outdated statistics in its latest report on Mozambique. Source

Botswana: Botswana's President Boko to Officially Open ZITF 2026

[New Zimbabwe] President Duma Boko of Botswana is expected to officially open this year's edition of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) in Bulawayo. Source

Nigeria: U.S. Govt Orders Evacuation of Staff From Abuja, Cites Deteriorating Security Situation

[This Day] The United States government has ordered the evacuation of its staff and their family members at its embassy in Abuja over what it described as the current deterioration of security across the country. Source

Zimbabwe: Local Government Ministry Directs Cash-Strapped Councils to Buy Mnangagwa Biography

[New Zimbabwe] Amid deteriorating service delivery standards owing to lack of finances, struggling local authorities across the country have been ordered by the Local Government ministry to buy President Emmerson Mnangagwa's biography for distribution in various communities. Source

Zimbabwe: Supreme Court Dismisses Suspect's Appeal in Theft of 28.5kg Gold From Police Station, Rules Detention Lawful

[New Zimbabwe] The Supreme Court has dismissed a bid for freedom by Jefat Chaganda, an accused in the theft of gold worth US$970,007.80 from a police station exhibit room, ruling that his continued detention is lawful despite the collapse of his initial trial. Source

South Africa: Joburg Households Set Up Their Own Network to Deal With the Water Crisis

[GroundUp] Started by a Ridgeway resident, the borehole network connects about 100 private homes across 15 suburbs Source

Rwanda: Genocide Case Against Widow of Ex-Rwandan President Remains in the Balance

[RFI] A French court has postponed its ruling on whether to dismiss allegations of genocide against Agathe Habyarimana, the widow of Rwanda's former president, and finally end 18 years of investigation. A decision is now expected on 6 May. Source

Sudan: 'Sudan Army Detains, Tortures Civilians in Ethnic Targeting Campaign' - HRW

[Dabanga] Khartoum / El Gezira / El Gedaref / Red Sea State -- In a report by Human Rights Watch (HRW) yesterday, the group said Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF)-affiliated security and military forces have arbitrarily detained, tortured and ill-treated civilians in areas under their control, in violations that may amount to war crimes and crimes against humanity. Source