April 09
Africa: All of Africa Today - April 9, 2026
allAfrica
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Africa: Tobacco Harm Reduction in Action - What PMI's 2025 Value Report Signals for Low and Middle Income Countries
allAfrica
As low and middle-income countries (LMICs) continue to shoulder a disproportionate burden of smoking-related disease, access to pragmatic, evidence-based harm reduction solutions… Read more »
Africa: Gulf Shock, African Shield
Independent (Kampala)
Africa's multilateral lender, African Export-Import Bank, has approved a $10 billion emergency facility to shield African and Caribbean economies from the fallout of escalating… Read more »
Ghana: 2027 Afcon Tournament Dates Confirmed
Ghanaian Times
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially announced the dates for the historic 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) to be co-hosted in East Africa. Read more »
Liberia: In U.S.$6.2m Corruption Trial
Liberian Observer
The high-profile US$6.2 million corruption trial involving former Finance Minister Samuel D. Tweah Jr. and four other ex-officials reached a tense new phase on Wednesday, as the… Read more »
Ghana: President Mahama Secures France's Health Platform Support for Ghana
Ghanaian Times
Ghana has been selected as the first beneficiary of France's National Health Platform. Read more »
Nigeria: U.S. Extends Hostile Acts Towards Nigeria, Tells Americans Not to Visit Country
Premium Times
There are concerns that the US is trying to coerce Nigeria into accepting a US military base. Read more »
Nigeria: U.S. Suspends Visa Operations in Abuja Embassy
Premium Times
"US Embassy Abuja is closed for visa appointments. Applicants should check their email for details on rescheduled appointments," the post read. Read more »
Nigeria: U.S. Cancels All Visa Appointments After Ordering Staff to Leave Abuja
Daily Trust
The US Embassy in Abuja has announced the cancellation of all visa appointments, directing applicants to check their emails for details on rescheduled dates. Read more »
Uganda: France, EU Commit Shs735bn to Rehabilitate Nalubaale and Kiira Dams
Nile Post
The government of France and the European Union have committed Shs735 billion toward the rehabilitation of Uganda's Nalubaale and Kiira hydropower stations in Jinja, in a major… Read more »
Gambia: From Minister to Cleaner in Swiss Prison
The Point
In The Gambia, he was among the most powerful soldiers of Yahya Jammeh. For ten years, he was in charge of the country's internal security, overseeing the police, immigration,… Read more »
Africa: Can the UN's Transatlantic Slavery Decision Deliver Meaningful Reparations? [analysis]
ISS
The UN General Assembly's landmark resolution is likely to be stymied by a world divided on how to right past wrongs. Read more »
Nigeria: U.S. Govt Orders Evacuation of Staff From Abuja, Cites Deteriorating Security Situation
This Day
The United States government has ordered the evacuation of its staff and their family members at its embassy in Abuja over what it described as the current deterioration of… Read more »
Ethiopia: Member of European Parliament Describes Ethiopia's Quest for Sea Access As Logical Right
ENA
Ethiopia's quest for access to the sea is a logical right as the country is one of the rising states in the middle of various challenges, Thierry Mariani, a Member of the European… Read more »
Uganda: Government Ties Embassy Funding to Trade, Investment Performance
Nile Post
Uganda's diplomatic Missions must increasingly be evaluated based on their contribution to the country's economic diplomacy agenda, rather than on protocol activities alone. Read more »
Nigeria: Increased Pre-Election Spending Could Erode Nigeria's Reform Gains - World Bank
Premium Times
The organisation advised that Nigeria's fiscal policy must treat increased oil revenues as a temporary surge and avoid over spending on elections. Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos, World Bank, FCMB Advance $500m Drive for Inclusive Education
Daily Trust
The Lagos State Government, the World Bank and First City Monument Bank (FCMB) are advancing the Human Capital Opportunities for Prosperity and Equity-Governance (HOPE-GOV)… Read more »
Nigeria: Iran War - Zinox Harps On Local Capacity Building in Tech Sector
This Day
Following the United States and Israel war on Iran, which has disrupted global energy markets, the Chairman, Zinox Group, Leo Stan Ekeh has stressed the need for capacity building… Read more »
Nigeria: Lookman's Atlético Snatch 2-0 Edge At Camp Nou
This Day
Ademola Lookman and Atletico Madrid last night took a major step towards reaching the semifinal of the UEFA Champions League when they beat 10-man Read more »
Nigeria: Super Eagles to Defend Unity Cup in London Next Month
This Day
*Jamaica, Zimbabwe and India to battle Nigeria in four-nation spectacle Read more »
Uganda: BoU Signs Shs592bn Contract With Euro Gold Refinery
Nile Post
The Bank of Uganda (BoU) has signed a contract with two local companies including Euro Gold Refinery to commence the supply of gold under its Domestic Gold Purchase Programme. Read more »
Gambia: Ons, UNDP Mobilise Community Radios to Drive Security Reforms
The Point
In a decisive push to deepen security sector reforms at the grassroots, the Office of National Security (ONS), in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme, has… Read more »
April 08
North Africa: Over 180 Feared Dead in Crossings From Africa as Mediterranean Death Toll Nears 1,000 in 2026
allAfrica
Over 180 people are feared dead, or missing, in the latest Mediterranean shipwrecks in crossings from North Africa, with total deaths in 2026 now nearing 1,000, the International… Read more »
Africa: Solutions Already Exist, We Just Need to Scale Them - COP31 Climate High-Level Champion Samed Agirbas [interview]
allAfrica
Global climate efforts have evolved from promises to action, focusing more on how these actions create real change, especially in Africa. Read more »
Nigeria: Trump Links CNN's Ceasefire Report to Unknown Nigerian Outlet
Daily Trust
United States President Donald Trump has drawn Nigeria into the global spotlight after alleging that a controversial report on the Iran-US ceasefire originated from a "fake news… Read more »
