April 27
Namibia: NAM Rallies Behind Cuba Amid Growing Crisis
New Era
Namibia has launched a national campaign to support Cuba, calling for urgent action in response to the country's worsening humanitarian and economic crisis. Read more »
Namibia: NAM-EU Business Forum to Strengthen Green Economies, Trade
New Era
The second Namibia-EU Business Forum was launched in Windhoek last week. The forum is set to take place from 11 to 13 May, in Windhoek, under the theme, "Towards stronger, greener… Read more »
Namibia: Ndjolonimus Punished With Liver Shot in Denmark
New Era
Namibia's hard-hitting super middleweight Paulinus Ndjolonimus, popularly known as 'John John', produced a brave and determined performance but ultimately suffered defeat against… Read more »
Liberia: Boakai's UN Ambassador Is Killing the War Crimes Court, Party Official Warns
Liberian Investigator
A ranking Unity Party diaspora official says President Joseph Nyuma Boakai's war and economic crimes court will never be established while Lewis Garseedah Brown II sits in… Read more »
Sudan: Khartoum Wali Briefs EU Official On Damage to Service Facilities
SNA
- The Wali of Khartoum State, Ahmed Othman Hamza, met at his office on Sunday with the European Union Regional Director for Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Pacific,… Read more »
April 26
Nigeria: Exclusive - Inside Nigeria's Deal to Write Off $32.8 Million Fine Against Meta
Premium Times
The deal between Nigeria and Meta, details of which have not been previously disclosed, is replete with concessions by Nigeria, including writing off the $32.8 million fine and… Read more »
West Africa: Mali - Guterres Calls for International Solutions to Curb Spread of Violent Extremism in the Sahel
UN News
There are reports of continuing clashes in Mali on Sunday, a day after a series of coordinated attacks across the landlocked African nation against Government forces by extremists… Read more »
Mali: AU Condemns Coordinated Attacks On Malian Cities
Shabelle
African Union (AU) Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf on Saturday expressed "deep concern" over attacks in Mali targeting the capital, Bamako, as well as several other… Read more »
Sudan: UNHCR Condemns Attack On Aid Truck in North Darfur [press release]
United Nations in Sudan
Khartoum, 26 April 2026 - A truck carrying relief items from UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, came under drone attack in North Darfur on Friday, 24 April. The truck carried emergency… Read more »
Africa: Renewables Rising, Part 2 - Seeking Stability Amid Volatile Fossil Fuel Markets
UN News
As global energy markets remain volatile and the price of oil high due to instability and conflict in the Middle East, more countries are looking at investing in renewables to… Read more »
April 25
Africa: 'We Are at a Critical Point in the Fight Against Malaria' #WorldMalariaDay
allAfrica
Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, has described the rollout of malaria vaccines across Africa as the fastest in its history, signalling a critical moment in the fight against one of the… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Joint Statement on the Fifth Joint Oversight Committee for the Peace Agreement Between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of Rwanda [document]
State Department
The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Republic of Rwanda, the State of… Read more »
Africa: Renewables Rising, Part 1 - How Four Countries Are Reshaping Energy Security
UN News
The ongoing insecurity in the Middle East, where a large proportion of the world's oil and gas is extracted, is forcing many countries to focus on how they can ensure access to… Read more »
April 24
Africa: Strengthening Malaria Prevention Efforts in the Sahel #WorldMalariaDay [interview]
allAfrica
Malaria, spread by infected Anopheles mosquitoes, is one of the deadliest yet preventable diseases in the world. In 2024, it was estimated to claim about 610,000 lives,… Read more »
Africa: Two-Thirds of Global Hunger Concentrated in 10 Conflict-Hit Countries
UN News
A growing share of global hunger is becoming entrenched in a small group of conflict-hit countries, with two-thirds of people facing acute food insecurity concentrated in just 10… Read more »
Africa: Spat With Trump Distracts From Pope Leo's Africa Tour [analysis]
ISS
The Pope used his Africa debut to address broader global issues - but left many local questions unanswered. Read more »
Africa: All of Africa Today - April 24, 2026
allAfrica
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Africa: Largest Catch-Up Initiative Delivers Over 100 Million Childhood Vaccinations [press release]
WHO
The Big Catch-Up, launched during World Immunization Week 2023, has delivered over 100 million vaccine doses to an estimated 18.3 million children across 36 countries Around 12.3… Read more »
Liberia: UN Rights Office Warns Liberia's Anti-Corruption Drive Is Falling Short
Liberian Investigator
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Kenya: UAE Assures Safety of 30,000 Kenyans As Middle East Tensions Persist
Capital FM
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) government has assured Kenyan families that their relatives working in the Gulf nation are safe despite ongoing regional tensions. Read more »
Liberia: U.S. Deport More Liberians
New Dawn
Monrovia, Liberia, April 24, 2026 -- The United States Government has deported nine more Liberian nationals following their convictions for various criminal offenses committed… Read more »
Malawi: World Bank Group Approves Grant Financing to Strengthen Local Governance and Improve Public Services [press release]
World Bank
Malawians across 32 district and municipal councils will benefit from expanded public services, opportunities for local jobs and improved service delivery and accountability. The… Read more »
Africa: China's Ai Surge: What It Means for Africa's Digital Future [opinion]
Capital FM
Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming the backbone of modern economies, shaping everything from finance and healthcare to governance and security. As global competition… Read more »
Rwanda: Gavi Boss On Rwanda's Potential As a 'Hub for Pandemic Response'
New Times
The CEO of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, Dr Sania Nishtar, has highlighted Rwanda's growing potential to serve as a regional hub for pandemic preparedness and response, citing its… Read more »
Africa: Child Vaccine Catch-Up Drive On Course to Hit Target Says UN
RFI
A three-year effort to immunise children who missed routine vaccinations due to the Covid-19 crisis is on course to reach the 21 million target, the United Nations has said. Read more »
