Nigeria: Mohbad’s Dad Rejects Verdict, Urges Lagos Govt to Investigate Phone Records
[Premium Times] “Though this man is not a Yoruba, he could listen to their conversation where his wife held his shirt…”
Africa: All of Africa Today – May 30, 2025
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Africa: All of Africa Today – May 29, 2025
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Nigeria: Kano TikToker, Murja Kunya Bags Six Months Jail Term for Naira Abuse
[Vanguard] The Kano Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 secured the conviction and sentence of social media influencer, Murja Ibrahim Kunya, before Justice Simone Amobeda of the Federal High Cou…
South Africa: Initiation Season in South Africa – Why State Regulation Clashes With Customary Laws
[The Conversation Africa] It’s nearly winter in South Africa, which means the opening of winter initiation schools is approaching. These rituals mark a transition to adulthood and are deeply ingrained culturally. But they’re often the subject of headli…
Kenya: Itumbi Slams Gachagua for Attacking Musicians Over Kindiki Meeting
[Capital FM] Nairobi — The Head of Presidential Special Projects and Creative Economy, Dennis Itumbi, has lashed out at former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua over what he termed a “disgraceful and dangerous” attack on Kenyan musicians.
South Africa: Tragedy as Bus Crashes Off Bridge in KwaZulu-Natal – South African News Briefs – May 27, 2025
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Ghana: Support Ga Traditional Council Taskforce to Enforce Ban On Noise-Making …Ga Mantse to IGP
[Ghanaian Times] The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has been called upon to support the taskforce of the Ga Traditional Council in enforcing the ban on drumming and noise-making as part of the traditional preparations towar…
Kenya: Gachagua Slams Kikuyu Musicians for Visiting DP Kindiki, Calls Them Betrayers of Mt Kenya
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has launched a scathing attack on a group of Kikuyu musicians who recently visited Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, accusing them of betraying the Mount Kenya community and calling for a…
Nigeria: Kano Censorship Board Suspends Streaming, Airing of 22 Hausa Film Series
[Vanguard] Kano — The Kano State Censorship Board has suspended the streaming or airing of 22 Hausa Film Series for violating the Board’s guidelines, which require all films to be censored before public release.