Africa: African Experts Demand End to UK-Us Continuous Hold On Chagos Islands

[Leadership] African experts are demanding an end to the continuous hold of the Chagos Archipelago (Chagos Island), by the United Kingdom with support from the United States government under President Donald Trump, stressing that Island must be returned to Mauritius the rightful owner for a full decolonisation of the continent. Source

Nigeria: Again, Court Adjourns El-Rufai's Bail Ruling

[Daily Trust] A Kaduna State High Court has adjourned ruling for bail in the case instituted by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) against Malam Nasir El-Rufai. Source

Somalia: Somalia President Meets Chinese Delegation to Boost Security, Trade Ties

[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud met a senior Chinese delegation on Tuesday to discuss security, peace and trade, in talks aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries. Source

Ghana: Moody's Revises Ghana's Outlook to Positive, Affirms Caa1 Rating

[Ghanaian Times] CREDIT rating agency, Moody's has revised Ghana's sovereign credit outlook from 'stable' to 'positive,' while affirming its long-term foreign-currency rating at Caa1. Source

Liberia: Boakai Urges Ministers to Focus On Impact, Not Politics

[Liberian Observer] Monrovia -- President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has called on members of his Cabinet to prioritize national results over political distractions, urging government officials to concentrate on policies and actions that deliver real improvements in the lives of Liberians. Source

Liberia: CDC Rejects Weedor Nomination, Warns of Electoral Risk - Unveils Parallel Elections Team

[Liberian Investigator] The opposition Congress for Democratic Change has forcefully rejected the nomination of Jonathan K. Weedor as chairman of the National Elections Commission, describing the move as "dangerous," "questionable," and a breach of public trust. Source

Liberia: Koffa Fires Back As CDC-Cop 'Expels' Chea, Calls Move a 'Joke' Amid Rising Opposition Tensions

[Liberian Investigator] Published: April 14, 2026 Source

Kenya: MPs Raise Alarm Over Rise of Political Gangs Ahead of 2027 General Election

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A parliamentary committee has sounded the alarm over the growing use of organised gangs in Kenya's political landscape, warning that the trend poses a serious threat to national security as the country approaches the 2027 General Election. Source

Sudan: Sudan's War On Women - Sexual Violence Support Needs Quadruple As Abuse Becomes War Blueprint

[UN Women] As the war in Sudan enters its fourth year with sexual violence as one of its most defining features, UN Women calls for the protection of all women and girls, accountability for all perpetrators, and a major scale-up in funding for women-led front-line response. Source

Central Africa: Aid, Movements Hindered in South Kivu Highlands

[HRW] Nairobi -- All Warring Parties Threaten Assistance, Protection for Civilians Source

Nigeria: Six Months Enough to Tackle Insecurity If FG Is Serious - Ndume

[Vanguard] Senator representing Borno South Senatorial District, Ali Ndume, has said Nigeria's insecurity can be decisively tackled within six months if the federal government shows sufficient commitment. Source

Liberia: 'You'll Be Defeated' - CDC Chairman Janga Kowo Warns Boakai-Led Government

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Chairman of the opposition Congress for Democratic Change, Janga Kowo, has declared that the ruling Unity Party has failed the Liberian people and will be voted out in the 2029 elections. Source