Kenya: Court Orders Gachagua to File Application Against Ogolla-Led Bench in an Hour

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A three-judge bench sitting to consider petitions arising from Rigathi Gachagua's impeachment as Deputy President has directed his lawyers to file an application within an hour following protracted objections. Source

Sudan: 'Access to Reliable Info Is a Lifeline in War-Torn Sudan'

[Dabanga] The Hague -- In war-torn Sudan, access to accurate, independent information is a necessity for life for ordinary civilians, as well as the millions of internally displaced people and refugees suffering under what has become the world's most acute humanitarian crisis. Source

Africa: Russia-Africa - Developing Media Partnership

[IPS] Moscow -- At a recent media briefing, Maria Zakharova, the spokesperson for Russia's Foreign Ministry, criticized the United States for its support of educational programs, media and NGOs in Africa. Zakharova argued that these efforts are part of a broader attempt by the U.S. to impose Western values and governance models on sovereign African states, framing it as a form of neo-colonialism. Source

Cameroon: Cameroon After Paul Biya - Poverty, Uncertainty and a Precarious Succession Battle

[The Conversation Africa] Cameroon's President Paul Biya is 91 years old. He is Africa's oldest head of state and only one has served longer: President Teodoro Obiang Nguema of neighbouring Equatorial Guinea, who is 82 years old. Source

Somalia: PM Barre Announces Cabinet Reshuffle, Appoints Deputy PM & Ministers

[Radio Dalsan] Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre appointed Abdisalan Abdi Ali as the new Second Deputy Prime Minister on Monday. This appointment is part of a broader reshuffle of key ministerial positions within the Federal Government of Somalia. Source

Africa: Kenya Leads Africa in Startup Funds Raised

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya has emerged as the leading African country in startup funding, raising $437 million (Sh56.5 billion), which represents 31 percent of total funds raised on the continent, according to data from Africa: The Big Deal. Source

Kenya: President Ruto Objects Gachagua Case for Violating Presidential Immunity

[Capital FM] NAIROBI -- President William Ruto has filed a preliminary objection to an urgent suit at the Kirinyaga High Court contesting the nomination of Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki as Deputy President, terming the case as flawed. Source

Liberia: Speaker Koffa Calls for Negotiation Over Plans to Oust Him

[New Republic] Embattled House Speaker J Fonati Koffa has called for negotiation amongst members of the House of Representatives over his removal saga. Source

Nigeria: Tinubu Launches Bid to Raise Oil Output

[This Day] Abuja -- In a renewed bid to grow Nigeria's crude oil output significantly in the next 12 months, President Bola Tinubu yesterday launched the '1MMBOPD' Initiative meant to raise production by 1 million barrels per day, by harnessing dormant oil assets and optimising existing ones. Source

Tunisia: President Kais Saied Meets Members of Government, Urges More Efforts and Swift Preparation of New Legislation

[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis -- President Kais Saied met with all members of the government at Carthage Palace on Monday afternoon and urged them to work harder, stressing the need to speed up the preparation of new laws with shorter deadlines and to put an end to tailor-made legislation. Source

Kenya: Kenya Halts Avocado Exports to Curb Immature Harvesting

[Business Day Africa] Kenya's Horticulture Directorate has temporarily halted the export of popular avocado varieties, including Fuerte, Hass, Pinkerton, and Jumbo, to prevent the harvesting of immature fruits and protect its international market as the season comes to a close. Source

Somalia: Israel-Somaliland Military Deal to Spark Diplomatic Tensions With Somalia

[Business Day Africa] Israel's plans to establish a military base in Somaliland is likely to heighten diplomatic tensions between Somalia and the Middle Eastern state. Source