Algeria is observing three days of national mourning following the death of former president Liamine Zeroual, who passed away at the age of 84. Zeroual, born in Batna in 1941, played a significant role in Algeria’s fight for independence from France and later served as a transitional leader during the civil war. He organized the country’s first multi-party election in 1995, which he won, before stepping down in 1998. Flags across Algeria will fly at half-mast as the nation honors Zeroual, who died at a military hospital in Algiers after a serious illness.
In separate news, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has seen its general secretary, Veron Mosengo-Omba, resign amid controversy. His departure comes in the wake of the stripping of Senegal’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) title and the sudden postponement of the women’s tournament. Mosengo-Omba, 66, has been criticized for remaining in his role beyond the mandatory retirement age of 63 and for creating a toxic workplace environment. Samson Adamu will assume the acting general secretary role.
In Namibia, President Netumbo Nandi — Ndaitwah has urged flood-affected residents in the Zambezi region to accept government aid and relocate to safety. Flooding, caused by heavy rains since January, has submerged villages in the Kabbe South and Kabbe North constituencies, with the death toll reaching 110. The crisis has now spread to 30 counties, displacing approximately 34,765 people. Nairobi remains the hardest-hit region, with 37 fatalities reported.
In Zimbabwe, civil servants are threatening to strike over salary adjustments. The government announced a salary adjustment based on a new remuneration framework, but unions oppose the plan, citing disparities within the grading system and unwarranted downgrades for teachers. The Zimbabwe Nurses Association has threatened to strike on April 15, citing poor working conditions and pay.
Source: Impulsradio & Television Africa
