Pix of the Day, 29 April 2026/in /by
Pix of the Day, 29 April 2026
Unexploded landmines a hidden threat for residents in Sudanese capital/in /by
Tens of thousands of people have returned to Khartoum since the army recaptured it from the Rapid Support Forces in March last year.
US denies funding DR Congo paramilitary mine guard/in /by
The United States on Tuesday denied funding paramilitary units charged with securing mines in the Democratic Republic of Congo, a day after Kinshasa announced the creation of a mining guard.
South Sudan’s hunger emergency: officials warn of deepening crisis/in /by
Almost two‑thirds of South Sudan’s population—around 7.9 million people—are now facing severe hunger, according to new figures released Tuesday, as renewed fighting between government and opposition forces accelerates the country’s slide toward catastrophe.
First shipment of lithium sulphate produced in Africa leaves Zimbabwe/in /by
Zimbabwe shipped its first consignment of lithium sulphate on Monday, raising Harare’s hopes of becoming a hub for battery minerals processing.
DR Congo president orders audit of cobalt and copper export revenues/in /by
Felix Tshisekedi said poor oversight and capital flight were some of the issues preventing the country from fully benefiting from record sales.
Last Kenyan officers leave Haiti as new international security initiative begins/in /by
The last contingent of Kenyan police officers has left Haiti, bringing an end to the UN-backed Multinational Security Support Mission, that’s been in place since 2024.
Mali’s leader says situation ‘under control’ in first address since attacks/in /by
In his first address to the country since the weekend’s wave of attacks, Mali’s junta leader Assimi Goita said on Tuesday that “the situation is under control.”
Senegal adopts electoral reform, paving the way for PM Sonko’s presidential run/in /by
Senegal's National Assembly adopted an electoral code reform on Tuesday, paving the way for Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko to run in the 2029 presidential election. The opposition called the changes "tailored to one man."
Nigeria: UAE Opec Exit – Nigeria Under Pressure to Raise Output/in /by
[Daily Trust] The United Arab Emirates on Tuesday announced its decision to exit OPEC and the broader OPEC+ alliance, citing the need to prioritise "national interests" amid rising global energy uncertainty driven by geopolitical tensions, including the US-Israel conflict with Iran.