West Africa: Content Creator Accused of Threatening President in Viral Video Granted Bail
[MFWA] The Accra Circuit Court 2 on Friday, 22 May 2026, granted TikTok content creator Mahama Aminat, also known as Akosua Serwaa Aminat, bail of GH₵1 million (about US$86,000) with two sureties over alleged threats directed at President John M…
Liberia: Harrison ‘Black Baby’ Jiedueh Laid to Rest
[Liberian Observer] – Hundreds of mourners from across the United States, Liberia and elsewhere gathered in Accokeek, Maryland, over the weekend to pay their final respects to Harrison “Black Baby” Jiedueh, a Liberian artist and media figure whose work…
South Africa: Zulu Royal Wives Face Diana and Camilla Style Social Media War
[Scrolla] The bitter social media war against King Misuzulu’s third wife mirrors the nasty public divide between fans of Princess Diana and Queen Camilla in Britain, writes Celani Sikhakhane in Royals Mzansi.
Nigeria: Glitz, Glamour As Vanguard Awardees Step Forth Today
[Vanguard] 2025 looked like a year on crutches. Formost parts, Nigerians had to grapple with a plethora of events – socio-political, economic and insecurity.
Nigeria: Tinubu, Obasanjo, Elumelu, Others Make Maddtimes Power List Coffee Table Book
[Premium Times] The publication also features contributions from former Lagos State Governor Babatunde Fashola, the Olu of Warri Ogiame Atuwatse III, and others.
Zimbabwe: Azamtv Expands Channel Lineup in Regional Growth Push
[263Chat] Pay-TV platform AzamTV has expanded its content offering with the addition of several new channels, as it steps up efforts to strengthen its presence across the region.
Uganda: Kampala Crème Set to Roar Viewers With Electrifying Season 3
[Nile Post] Fans of the popular Pearl Magic Prime show are about to be treated to an exciting new season of Kampala Crème.
Nigeria: Hospital Breaks Silence On Adichie’s Son’s Death, Orders Probe
[Daily Trust] Euracare Multispecialist Hospital has issued a public statement on the death of the 21-month-old son of US-based Nigerian writer, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.
Liberia: Community Radio Producer Labels Nimba Journalists ‘Mere Criminals’, Slams PUL
[FrontPageAfrica] Ganta, Nimba County — Emmanuel S. Woleh, a prominent radio program producer at Voice of Gompa Community Radio Station, has sparked controversy by branding Nimba Journalists as “mere criminals.”
Egypt: CPJ, Partners Condemn Arrest of Exiled Egyptian Podcast Host Seif Al-Islam Eid’s Father
[CPJ] In a joint statement, the Committee to Protect Journalists and 18 human rights and press freedom organizations called on Egyptian authorities to immediately release the father of exiled Egyptian podcast host Seif al-Islam Eid, who was arrested on…