News24 | Nine Zimbabwean journalists detained and later released during the country's stayaway

Several activists, including nine journalists, were arrested in Harare during Monday's mass stayaway in Zimbabwe. Source

Egypt: Sis - Millions of Egyptians Gathered in Solidarity Rallies With the Palestinian People

[Egypt Online] On Monday, March 31, 2025, Egypt's State Information Service (SIS) said that millions of Egyptians gathered in solidarity rallies after performing Eid al-Fitr prayer in hundreds of public squares, mosques, and Islamic centers across all regions of Egypt's governorates. These gatherings occupied most of the designated prayer spaces, totaling 6,240 across all governorates. Source

Africa: A Question of Freedom

[CFR] When it comes to African development, foreign aid is just the beginning. Source

Nigeria: Nigerian Police Dismiss Claims of Riots in Rivers State, Attack On Nyesom Wike's Residence

[Africa Check] Nigerian police dismiss claims of riots in Rivers state, attack on Nyesom Wike's residence Source

Uganda: No, the UK Hasn't Blocked Uganda Airlines' Direct Flights to London Gatwick Airport

[Africa Check] No, the UK hasn't blocked Uganda Airlines' direct flights to London Gatwick airport Source

Namibia: Nampower Warns Residents to Vacate Areas Along Kunene River

[Namibian] NamPower has warned communities along the Kunene River to urgently evacuate low-lying areas due to potential flooding caused by heavy rainfall in southern Angola. Source

Uganda: Mbarara District Coffee Farmers Struggle Amid Rising Global Prices

[Nile Post] Coffee farming is a key economic activity in Mbarara District, with about 35,000 households engaged in cultivation. Source

Uganda: Parliament Is Rewarding Leaders Before They Even Work - Bobi Wine

[Nile Post] National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has criticised Parliament over what he described as unprecedented corruption scandals and governance failures. Source

Lesotho: National Electricity Company 'Has No Funds'

[Lesotho Times] ...It has no funds to import electricity posing a severe risk to consumers and the economy Source

Lesotho: MP Lekunya Challenges M109m Agric Fraud Charges

[Lesotho Times] accuses DPP of abuse of power . . . Source

Lesotho: Letsoepa Makes Shocking Revelations

[Lesotho Times] ...claims he was fired for refusing to conceal Lipolelo Thabane's murder Source

Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso Pardons 21 Soldiers Involved in Failed 2015 Coup

[RFI] Twenty-one soldiers, convicted for their role in the failed coup d'état in Burkina Faso in September 2015, have received a presidential pardon. Source