April 21
Nigeria: Nigeria's Envoy, Jimoh Ibrahim, Presents Credentials to UN Chief
Premium Times
Mr Ibrahim, who was recently appointed to the position, met with the UN Chief at the UN Headquarters in New York City on Monday. Read more »
Nigeria: Chinese Language Will Help Nigerians Realise Their Dreams - Envoy
Daily Trust
The Cultural Counsellor of the Chinese Embassy and Director of the China Cultural Centre in Nigeria (CCCIN), Yang Jianxing, has advised Nigerians to learn the Chinese language… Read more »
Nigeria: Jet A1 - Europe Turns to Nigeria, 525m Litres Exported in 50 Days
Daily Trust
As jet fuel shortages loom over Europe ahead of the peak summer travel season, attention has increasingly shifted to alternative suppliers, with Nigeria emerging as a critical… Read more »
Liberia: EU Delegates, Mercy Crops Tour Dukuly Farm As Swedish Ambassador Praises Its Role in Liberia's Food Systems Initiative
FrontPageAfrica
In the rolling fields of Bomi County, where vegetables once spoiled on motorbike rides to market, a new story of resilience is unfolding. Read more »
Uganda: Nile Special Unveils Winners All-Expenses-Paid Trip to FIFA World Cup 2026
Nile Post
Nile Special has announced the winners of its FIFA World Cup 2026 all-expenses-paid trip promotion, following a live draw held at Kyadondo Rugby Grounds. Read more »
April 20
Kenya: Amnesty Calls for Police Restraint As Fuel Price Demonstrations Loom
Capital FM
Amnesty International Kenya has urged police to exercise restraint ahead of the anticipated nationwide fuel protests scheduled for Tuesday. Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: UN Welcomes Progress On Talks Between DR Congo, M23 Armed Group
RFI
MONUSCO, the UN's peacekeeping mission in DR Congo, has hailed progress after Kinshasa and rival M23 rebels agreed to ease humanitarian aid deliveries and release prisoners within… Read more »
Africa: All of Africa Today - April 20, 2026
allAfrica
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Africa: How the Mideast Crisis Is Deepening Hunger Far Beyond the Front Lines
WFP
As the conflict's spillover leads to spiking prices in parts of Asia and Africa, WFP says keeping humanitarian supply chains open is essential to prevent millions more from tipping… Read more »
Ethiopia: EU Resumes Budgetary Support to Ethiopian Government
Reporter
The European Union (EU) has announced it has resumed budget support to Ethiopia, more than five years after the bloc cut payments over concerns of human rights violations during… Read more »
Mauritius: Moody's Downgrade Risk Rises
L'Express
Mauritius was downgraded by Moody's in July 2022 to Baa3, only one notch above sub-investment grade, but with a stable outlook. In January 2025, Moody's maintained the Baa3 rating,… Read more »
Mozambique: Mozambican Exports to China Tariff-Free As of May
AIM
China will exempt from tariffs, as of next May, various products from African countries, including Mozambique. Read more »
Africa: AU, Austria Sign Landmark MOU to Boost Strategic Cooperation
ENA
The African Union (AU) and Austria have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance collaboration on critical global and regional issues, including peace and security,… Read more »
Africa: UN Forum Puts Spotlight On Healthcare for Indigenous Peoples
UN News
Ensuring Indigenous Peoples' access to healthcare, including during conflict, is the theme for a major meeting that opened at United Nations Headquarters in New York on Monday. Read more »
Liberia: UNDP to Engage Young Leaders At National Youth Dialogue 2026
Liberian Observer
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Liberia will convene the UNDP National Youth Dialogue 2026 on April 22, 2026, at Sinkor Palace, Congo Town, bringing together a… Read more »
Nigeria: Attempt to Gag Broadcasters - Atiku, Serap, Amnesty Int'l Slam NBC
Vanguard
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP, and Amnesty International have kicked against recent directives given… Read more »
Nigeria: World Bank Report - No Leakage in Federation Revenue - Govt
Vanguard
The Federal Government says deductions from the federation earnings by the Federation Account Allocation Committee, FAAC, are being misrepresented as a diversion of revenue. Read more »
Nigeria: Amnesty, CSOs Flay NBC Over Directive to Broadcasters
Daily Trust
Amnesty International, Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and former vice president Atiku Abubakar have criticised the recent advisory issued by the National Broadcasting… Read more »
Africa: Message From the Head of the Pip Framework Secretariat, Anne Huvos [press release]
WHO
This special issue of the WHO Influenza Newsletter marks 15 years since the adoption of the Pandemic Influenza Preparedness (PIP) Framework by the World Health Assembly in May… Read more »
Africa: African Players in Europe - Goals for Salah, Beto in Merseyside Derby
Vanguard
Egypt captain Mohamed Salah scored for Liverpool and Guinea-Bissau striker Beto for Everton in the Merseyside derby which the Reds won 2-1 at the weekend. Read more »
Africa: Unicef Projects Usd380bn Climate-Induced Loss in Education Earnings in Africa By 2050
Capital FM
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has warned that climate-related disasters are increasingly disrupting education across Eastern and Southern Africa, potentially leading… Read more »
Nigeria: NACC to Honour Austen Peters With Excellence Award
This Day
The Nigerian American Chamber of Commerce (NACC) will confer the Excellence in Cultural Innovation and Global Creative Industry Trailblazer Award on Bolanle Austen-Peters (BAF) in… Read more »
April 19
Africa: Joint Ministerial Communiqué on Sustainable Financing for Women's, Children's, and Adolescents' Health [document]
South Africa
We, the Members of the Global Leaders Network for Women's, Children's, and Adolescents' Health (GLN) and participating Ministers of Health and Finance, in partnership with the… Read more »
Uganda: Minister Okello Oryem Meets UN Envoy, Calls for Stronger Conflict Prevention Measures
Nile Post
Okello Oryem, Minister of State for International Affairs, held a courtesy meeting with Chaloka Beyani, United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Special Adviser on the Prevention… Read more »
Nigeria: IMF Warning - Atiku Blasts Tinubu Over 'Organised Hardship'
Leadership
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has criticised the administration of President Bola Tinubu, describing Nigeria's current economic situation as "organised hardship dressed up… Read more »
