Africa: World Malaria Day 2024 - 'Accelerating the Fight Against Malaria for a More Equitable World'

[WHO] Dear malaria partners and friends, Source

Liberia: Supreme Court Rules Against Boakai's Romoval Of Tenured Officials

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The government of Liberia has failed to win four landmark tenure cases regarding heads of four agencies: the Liberia Telecommunications Authority, Governance Commission, Liberia Lottery Authority, and the Liberia National Identification Registry. These cases were lost due to procedural errors in President Joseph Nyumah Boakai's nominations, as per a Supreme Court ruling on Wednesday. Source

Nigeria: Akpabio Wants Attorney-General Stripped of Role in Judgement Enforcement Against FG

[Premium Times] Senate President Akpabio spoke at the justice sector reform summit declared open by President Bola Tinubu, who Vice-President Kashim Shetima represented. Source

Nigeria: Rivers - Pro-Wike Commissioner Resigns After Redeployment, Tackles Fubara

[Premium Times] Mr Adangor rejected his redeployment and resigned his appointment, accusing Governor Fubara of interfering in his duties. Source

Gambia: Lawmakers Pass the Special Prosecutor's Office Bill

[Foroyaa] Members of the National Assembly of The Gambian are divided on the Special Prosecutor's Office (SOP) Bill 2024. Source

Africa: Oxfam Reaction to the Global Report On Food Crises 2024

[Oxfam] Today's "Global Report on Food Crises" (GRFC), led by the Food Security Information Network (FSIN), says that 281.6 million people across 59 countries are now experiencing acute hunger - 24 million additional people over last year. Source

Sudan: EU Ambassador Urges 'Press Protection and Humanitarian Access' in Sudan

[Dabanga] Kampala / Paris -- During the recent Canal France International (CFI) meeting in Uganda's capital of Kampala yesterday, European Union Ambassador to Sudan, Aidan O'Hara, underscored the critical role of journalists in Sudan and stressed the importance of guaranteeing their safety and freedom to report. Source

West Africa: Mali's Transitional Calendar Ignored - Siege On Media, Civil Society Intensified

[MFWA] The transitional government in Mali was supposed to have ended on march 26, 2024. But the much-anticipated deadline for a return to constitutional order has passed in a casual manner, with the military government, which was formed after the August 2020 coup, still ensconced on the throne. Source

Liberia: Investigation Discovers Illegal Timber Trafficking Web At Cari

[FrontPageAfrica] Suakoko -- Planks and wood machines are everywhere: near a nursery and on the basketball court, by an abandoned vehicle and even along an indoor corridor. The grayish coloring of the planks suggests that they have been here for a while. Source

Liberia: 12 Major Highways Under Full Rehab

[Liberian Observer] The government has embarked on the rehabilitation of 12 major highways across the country. The rehabilitation of the 12 highways is in line with President Boakai's promise to keep all major highways pliable year-round. The 12 major highways constitute about 742.5 kilometers, a source at the Ministry of hinted. Source

Zimbabwe: Amnesty International Report Exposes Dire Human Rights Situation in Zimbabwe

[263Chat] Amnesty International has declared a critical moment for international law, citing rampant violations by governments and corporate entities. Source

Ghana: Brawl Over Increase in Transport Fares

[Ghanaian Times] There was near brawl on some commercial vehicles (trotro) from the Kwame Nkrumah Circle Station to Ablekuma when passengers were informed of a sudden increase in transport fare imposed on them by drivers. Source