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[Capital FM] Garissa -- An early morning spot check by Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has raised concern over service delivery gaps in government offices after most public servants were found absent at 7:30am in the North Eastern Regional Offices in Garissa.

[Dabanga] Khartoum / River Nile State / Darfur / Kordofan -- Cases of dengue, malaria, meningitis, and hepatitis continue to be reported across Sudan, with perceived successes in one region offset by setbacks in others. The Federal Ministry of Health revealed a drop in the rate of dengue fever infection in most states, with the exception of River Nile state, which is witnessing an increase in cases. Malaria infections increased after a decrease in 12 states, including Khartoum, El Gezira, Northern, and River Nile.

[Independent (Kampala)] Mukono -- The brutal killing of a prominent radiographer in Mukono Municipality has sparked fear among residents of Bugoba Village in Goma Division, prompting urgent calls for security agencies to restore order. Peter Mubiru, a highly skilled and widely respected radiographer attached to several health facilities across Mukono, was attacked on Monday night by unknown assailants who reportedly struck him with a heavy paver stone.

[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Former Somali president Sharif Sheikh Ahmed voiced concern Wednesday over the dispute surrounding the mandate of the Federal Government of Somalia, warning of uncertainty over the country's political direction.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Former Information Communication and Technology (ICT) Cabinet Secretary Eliud Owalo has urged President William Ruto to forgo the 2027 presidential race and instead back his bid, arguing it would be a reciprocal gesture for his support in 2022.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE Independent Commission of Inquiry into the breach of peace during and in the days following the October 2025 General Election is expected to present its report to President Samia Suluhu Hassan tomorrow, after collecting evidence from more than 63,000 people.

[Horn Diplomat] Hargeisa, April 22 (Horn Diplomat) -- Senator Ted Cruz expressed strong optimism that President Donald Trump will recognize Somaliland before the end of his term, highlighting growing momentum in Washington for deeper engagement with the Republic of Somaliland.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A parliamentary committee has put security agencies and regulators on the spot over what it termed glaring gaps in the fight against alcohol and drug abuse with lawmakers accusing sections of the police of abetting the vice.

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- The UNICEF Representative to Uganda, Dr. Robin Nandy, has condemned the violent attacks targeting children across the country.

[Daily News] Arusha -- TANZANIA is now officially home to the world's largest volcanic debris avalanche deposits recorded at the foot of the country's second-highest peak, Mount Meru.

[SNA] Khartoum -- Prime Minister Dr. Kamil Idris reaffirmed the Government of Hope's commitment to strengthening the protection of civilians.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The National Police Service (NPS) has issued a traffic advisory warning of temporary disruptions within Nairobi's Central Business District (CBD) ahead of President William Ruto's inaugural address at City Hall.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has secured a Sh2.9 billion allocation to clear pending bills under the Supplementary Budget signed into law by President William Ruto on Wednesday.