Nigeria: Troops Rescue 16 Kidnapping Victims, Recover Two Rifles, Three Bombs, 33 Bikes
[Premium Times] The Army said troops ambushed suspected terrorists along a route in Kontagora LGA, recovering weapons, explosives and cash.
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Nigeria: Tinubu to Commission Multi-Billion Naira Projects in Akwa Ibom
[Premium Times] Despite repeated budgetary allocations running into billions of naira for eight projects scheduled for inauguration, the Akwa Ibom government has not publicly disclosed their contract sums or procurement records.
Kenya: Paul Mackenzie Sentenced to 200 Years in Prison Over Shakahola Deaths
[Capital FM] Mombasa -- Controversial preacher Paul Mackenzie has been sentenced to a total of 200 years in prison after Justice Diana Kavedza handed down a 100-year term for the murder of children and another 100 years for the murder of adults.
Kenya: Kenya Cult Leader Paul Mackenzie Sentenced to 200 Years
[DW] A court in Kenya has sentenced Paul Mackenzie to 200 years in prison for the murders of 190 children and an adult. He told them to starve themselves to death as part of his apocalyptic religious cult.
Tanzania: Opposition Leader Tundu Lissu Jailed for Four Years
[DW] Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu has been sentenced to four years in prison after being cleared of treason. Lissu condemned his conviction for incitement, which had not been among the charges he faced.
Tanzania: Tanzania Opposition Leader Lissu Cleared of Treason but Jailed for Incitement
[RFI] A Tanzanian court on Friday sentenced opposition leader Tundu Lissu to four years in jail for inciting unrest, after earlier in the day clearing him of treason - meaning he avoided a possible death sentence. The verdict follows a disputed presidential election and a deadly crackdown on protest
Nigeria: Govt Seeks Seven-Year Ban On Establishing New Federal Universities, Polytechnics
[Vanguard] ...Alausa tells Senate to stop approving establishment bills, cites NN1.3trn ASUU revitalisation debt, infrastructure deficits
Namibia: Walvis Bay Residents Urged to Attend Public Meetings
[New Era] Walvis Bay residents are urged to attend a series of public meetings starting next week, where the municipality will provide feedback on projects undertaken and progress made by council during 2026.
Uganda: Construction Sector Key in Driving Uganda's Tenfold Economic Growth By 2040 - Minister Musasizi
[Nile Post] Government has identified the construction sector as a critical driver of Uganda's ambition to build a $500 billion economy by 2040, calling for increased investment in infrastructure, affordable financing, local contractor capacity and reforms to improve the business environment.
Uganda: Uganda Aviation Academy Announces Major Expansion With Eight Aircraft, Two Simulators
[Nile Post] Uganda Aviation Academy Ltd has secured Board approval for an ambitious expansion programme involving two new training centres in Entebbe and Jinja, eight training aircraft and two advanced flight simulators.