Nigeria: Alleged Defamation, Threat to Life – Portable Is in Our Custody – Police
[Vanguard] The Kwara Police have said that singer Habeeb Badmus, popularly known as Portable is in their custody over alleged defamation and threat to life.
Zimbabwe: Trevor Dongo Arrested
[The Herald] Musician Trevor Dongo was arrested by police officers from Harare Central Police Station today and was charged with malicious damage to property.
Liberia: Govt Suspends Poro, Sande Practices Nationwide Until 2026
[Liberian Observer] The Ministry of Internal Affairs, in a bid to address growing concerns over unregulated traditional practices, has announced a nationwide suspension of all activities related to Poro and Sande societies, effective April 30, 2025.
Zimbabwe: DJ Ollah Seven Matter Declined Prosecution
[The Herald] The State has declined prosecution in the case of DJ Ollah 7 who was arrested over the weekend for cyberbullying.
Zimbabwe: Mudiwa Hood Withdraws Charges Against DJ Ollah, Holy Ten
[New Zimbabwe] MUSICIAN Mudiwa Hood has withdrawn charges against journalist Owen Madondo, popularly known as DJ Ollah 7 before plea.
Africa: African Safaris and Colonial Nightmares – a Visit to Artist Roger Ballen’s Latest Show
[The Conversation Africa] Born in the US, Roger Ballen, the internationally renowned photographer, has lived in South Africa since the 1970s.
Kenya: Freedom Café – Martha Karua Lauds Sam Mugumya’s Poetry and Calls for Solidarity in the Fight for Social Justice
[Capital FM] Nairobi — The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF) Kenya successfully hosted a special edition of the Freedom Café this week at its Nairobi offices, marking the launch of the poetry collection “We Refuse to Be Victims” by r…
Nigeria: How Mohbad Died, Auxiliary Nurse Ogedengbe Reveals
[Premium Times] On 6 October 2023, PREMIUM TIMES reported that the police named Ms Ogedengbe as the prime suspect in Mohbad’s death.
Nigeria: EFCC Arrests Popular Kano TikTok Influencer for Alleged Naira Mutilation
[Premium Times] The EFCC broke the news on Monday
Rwanda: Unicef Distances Self From April 7 Paris Concert
[New Times] The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has asked the organisers of a Congolese musician’s concert that had been scheduled to take place in Paris on April 7 to postpone it as the date coincides with the International Day of Reflection o…