Liberia: Senate Passes Controversial U.S.$53 Million Supplementary Budget

[New Dawn] Senator Dillon Walks Out Over Procedural Concerns Source

Liberia: U.S. Deport More Liberians

[New Dawn] Monrovia, Liberia, April 24, 2026 -- The United States Government has deported nine more Liberian nationals following their convictions for various criminal offenses committed during their residence in the United States. Source

Nigeria: 36 Serving Military Officers to Be Arraigned for Coup Plot Against President Tinubu

[Premium Times] Those to be arraigned are from a wider group of officers detained since 2025 over the alleged coup plot extensively reported by PREMIUM TIMES. Source

Uganda: Besigye's Case Adjourned for Further Cross Examination

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- The High Court Criminal Division in Kampala has adjourned the treason case against opposition politician Dr. Kizza Besigye, Obeid Lutale, and Captain Denis Oola to May 6th and 10th, 2026, for the continuation of cross-examination of Chief State Attorney Joseph Kyomuhendo. Source

Kenya: Can Toxic Politics Trigger Violence? Kenya's Rising Risk of Election-Linked Unrest

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya's political landscape has long carried a familiar warning sign: when rhetoric turns hostile, violence is rarely far behind. Source

Zimbabwe: Crackdown On Student Protesters Intensifies

[HRW] Johannesburg -- End Attacks; Respect Freedom of Expression Over Presidential Term Extension Source

Africa: Largest Catch-Up Initiative Delivers Over 100 Million Childhood Vaccinations

[WHO] The Big Catch-Up, launched during World Immunization Week 2023, has delivered over 100 million vaccine doses to an estimated 18.3 million children across 36 countries Around 12.3 million were "zero-dose children" who had not previously received any vaccines and 15 million who had never received a measles vaccine. The initiative concluded in March 2026 and is on track to meet its target of catching up 21 million children - but agencies warn that many infants still miss out on lifesaving vaccines through Source

Nigeria: Dangote to Partner Kenya, Uganda to Build Refinery in Tanzania

[Premium Times] Aliko Dangote has unveiled plans to collaborate with Kenya and Uganda on a large-scale refinery project in Tanzania, signalling a new phase in Africa's push for energy self-sufficiency and industrial expansion. Source

South Africa: President Ramaphosa Appoints Acting National Police Commissioner

[SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed the South African Police Service's (SAPS) Divisional Commissioner for Financial Management Services, Lieutenant-General Puleng Dimpane, as the Acting National Commissioner of Police. Source

Tanzania: Museveni Backs Dangote Oil Refinery in Tanzania

[Independent (Kampala)] Nairobi, Kenya -- President Yoweri Museveni has hinted at the possibility of using Uganda's crude oil as a contribution to putting up a mega crude oil refinery in East Africa to be located in Tanga, Tanzania. The move is part of broader efforts to boost local refining capacity and reduce Africa's dependence on imported petroleum products. Source

Nigeria: Kano Govt Prepares Wedding for 1,500 Couples - Official

[Premium Times] The mass wedding will be held under the Kano State Government's Marriage Social Welfare Initiative, popularly known as "Auren Gata" Source

South Africa: Ramaphosa Suspends Top Cop As Case Shakes Police Leadership

[Scrolla] President Cyril Ramaphosa places police chief Fannie Masemola on precautionary suspension after court charges linked to a R360 million tender case. Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane takes over as acting police commissioner while Masemola prepares to return to court with co accused in May. Source