Bongo Flava Artist Matonya Charged With Rape in Kenya
Tanzanian artist Matonya has been charged with sexual assault in Kenya, appearing in court in Mombasa where he denied the allegations and was granted bail.
Anna Faraja
Anna Faraja is a senior reporter for Swahili Today, covering the biggest stories across Africa. She specializes in Business, Finance, and Health news.
Tanzania Considers Allowing Youth to Use Academic Certificates as Loan Collateral
Tanzania’s Prime Minister said the government is considering a plan to allow young people to use their academic certificates as collateral to access loans and start businesses.
Tanzania ‘Private Parts Snatching’ Rumours: Seven Arrested, Two Jailed
Police in Tanzania’s Rukwa Region have arrested seven youths over false “private parts snatching” claims, with two sentenced to six months in prison after triggering mob violence.
Rwanda Marks 32 Years Since Genocide Against the Tutsi, Kwibuka32 Begins
Rwanda and the global community has embarked on ceremonies to mark 32 years since the 1994 Tutsi genocide, reigniting demands for memory, unity, and caution against hatred. Rwanda on April 7, embarked on the 32 nd commemoration of the 1994…
At Least 26 Killed in Weekend Attacks on Civilians and Police in Nigeria
At least 26 people have been killed in multiple weekend attacks across northern Nigeria, targeting civilians and police in a fresh wave of violence, officials say.
Burkina Faso’s Traoré Tells Citizens to “Forget Democracy”
Burkina Faso’s transitional President Ibrahim Traoré has urged citizens to “forget democracy” as it was not a viable system for his country. In an interview shown on the state owned RTB channel, Traoré insisted the “pillars of democracy” were not…
Man Posing as Parent Kills 4 Children in Nursery School in Uganda
A man armed with a machete entered a nursery school in Uganda posing as a parent and killed four young children in a shocking daytime attack. He started by pretending to be a parent, then walked into a nursery school…
New Forbes list: Africa’s top 10 billionaires and how they made their fortunes
The latest Forbes ranking of Africa’s billionaires reveals the top 10 richest individuals in 2026, with industrial sectors dominating the sources of their growing wealth.
33 Bodies, Mostly Children, Exhumed from a Church Property in Kenya as Investigation Begins
Authorities in Kenya have exhumed at least 33 bodies, mostly children, from a suspected mass grave in Kericho, sparking a major investigation into possible illegal burials.
Xenophobic Violence Targets Foreign-Owned Shops in KwaZulu-Natal
Violence have broken out in various areas in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Targeting businesses owned by foreign nationals, these clashes have led to store owners evacuating their places of business and an increased sense of unease within immigrant communities. Started since…
