April 07
Nigeria: Army Arrests 5 Persons Over Unauthorised Use of Firearms in Borno
Leadership
Troops of "Operation HADIN KAI", in conjunction with the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), have arrested five suspects linked to the unlawful use of firearms during a social event… Read more »
Rwanda: 'Entire Families Brutally Erased' - Remembering the Victims of the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi in Rwanda
UN News
Thirty-two years ago, a genocidal campaign was unleashed against Rwanda's Tutsi people, resulting in more than million deaths. On Tuesday, the UN is holding commemorations to… Read more »
Gambia: Senegal Embassy in Banjul Celebrates 66 Years of Nationhood
The Point
The Senegalese Embassy in Banjul celebrated Senegal's 66 years of nationhood on April 4, 2026, with cabinet ministers from The Gambia and other dignitaries in attendance. This… Read more »
Nigeria: Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate Today, April 7, 2026
Vanguard
The Nigerian Naira maintained a relatively stable position against the United States Dollar in the early hours of Tuesday, April 7, 2026, across both the official and informal… Read more »
Africa: Kwibuka32 - AU to Unveil Human Rights Virtual Memorial
New Times
The African Union will on Tuesday, April 7, launch the AU Human Rights Virtual Memorial, which will include a component dedicated to the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. Read more »
April 06
Africa: All of Africa Today - April 6, 2026
allAfrica
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Africa: Middle East Crisis Pushes Buyers to Nigeria, Other African Producers
Leadership
Global energy analysts have predicted that Nigeria, along with other oil-producing African countries, will become a major beneficiary of the ongoing Middle East conflict. Read more »
East Africa: Rajen Narsinghen Outlines Indian Ocean Security Vision
L'Express
As geopolitical tensions reshape maritime trade routes across the Indian Ocean, disrupt energy corridors through the Gulf and the Red Sea, and intensify strategic competition… Read more »
Africa: WHO Calls for Action - 'Together for Health. Stand With Science.' to Mark World Health Day [press release]
WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) today calls on people everywhere to renew their commitment to working together and supporting science as the twin engines driving better health,… Read more »
Africa: From Fiscal Burden to Job Engine - Ethiopia's State-Owned Enterprise Transformation [press release]
World Bank
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Sudan: Japan Provides U.S.$533,333 to Support Waterborne Disease Response Project in Al - Gezira State [press release]
United Nations in Sudan
Khartoum - The Government of Japan has announced a contribution of USD 533,333 to the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) in Sudan to fund the "Emergency… Read more »
Nigeria: AfDB Approves $11.3m for Mini-Grids in Nigeria, 13 African Countries
Leadership
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has greenlit a $11.3 million renewable energy fund to boost electricity access in Nigeria and 13 other African countries, targeting underserved… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Will Receive Third-Country Deportees Under New Deal With U.S.
RFI
The Democratic Republic of Congo will receive third-country nationals deported from the United States under a new deal with the Trump administration, the government in Kinshasa… Read more »
Nigeria: Us-Iran Conflict - Man Outlines Measures to Mitigate Effect On Nigerian Manufacturers
Vanguard
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has warned that the unfolding geopolitical tensions in the Middle East poses immediate, severe and multifaceted risks to Nigeria's… Read more »
Kenya: China Reaffirms Strategic Ties With Kenya After VP Han Zheng Visit
Capital FM
China has reaffirmed its deepening ties with Kenya, spotlighting expanded trade opportunities and strategic cooperation following the recent visit by Vice President Han Zheng. Read more »
Nigeria: Slavery Reparations: a Global Quest for Justice [editorial]
Premium Times
The UN General Assembly set aside 25 March as the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery. Read more »
Morocco: The Court of Accounts Shares Morocco's Experience in Follow-up on Audit Mission Outcomes with the Office of the Auditor General of the Kingdom of Eswatini
Cours des comptes du Maroc
On Monday, April 6, 2026, Ms. Zineb El Adaoui, First President of the Court of Accounts, received a high-level delegation from the Kingdom of Eswatini, comprising Mr. Timothy… Read more »
April 05
Libya: Dozens Missing After Migrant Boat Capsizes in Mediterranean
DW
A boat departed from Libya carrying more than 100 people. Only 32 people are confirmed to have survived its voyage in the Mediterranean Sea. Read more »
Ghana: From Ghana to France, UN Slavery Resolution Meets With Mixed Reactions
RFI
A UN resolution recognising the transatlantic slave trade as one of the gravest crimes against humanity has reignited debates on reparations, responsibility and historical memory.… Read more »
Africa: AI Is Fuelling the 'Digital Colonisation' of Africa, Warns UN Scientist
RFI
The United Nations has launched its first global panel on artificial intelligence, as concerns grow that the technology could deepen global inequalities - particularly in Africa,… Read more »
Nigeria: Amnesty International Demands Probe of Military Over 14-Yr-Old Girl's Killing By Stray Bullet in Borno
Leadership
Human rights organisation, Amnesty International (AI), has called on the federal government of Nigeria to launch a thorough investigation into the alleged reckless use of firearms… Read more »
Nigeria: Amnesty Faults Nigerian Government Over Plateau Killings
Premium Times
"This is a failure to protect lives," Amnesty International says. Read more »
Sudan: Al-Gezira State Wali Launches WFP-Funded Resilience and Self-Reliance Initiative
SNA
Wad Madani, April 5, 2026 (SUNA) - Wali (Governor) of Al-Gezira State, Al-Tahir Ibrahim Al-Khair, inaugurated a project aimed at enhancing resilience and promoting self-reliance at… Read more »
Sudan: 'Ongoing Conflict Has Led to a Sharp Increase in Explosive Ordnance Contamination Across Sudan' - UN Coordinator
Dabanga
"Ongoing conflict has led to a sharp increase in explosive ordnance contamination across both urban and rural areas. Homes, roads, schools and critical infrastructure are affected,… Read more »
Africa: Ambassador Mohamed Edrees Addresses Bayreuth University Students On the African Union's Vision and Its Role At the United Nations
African Union
H.E Ambassador Mohamed Fathi Edrees, Permanent Observer of the African Union (AU) to the United Nations (UN), delivered a compelling briefing on April 2nd, 2026, to visiting… Read more »
