Pan-African activist Kemi Seba faces extradition battle after arrest in South Africa/in /by
Kemi Seba, a controversial figure known for his anti-Western stance, has been arrested in South Africa and authorities in Benin are now preparing an extradition request. Prosecutors accuse him of inciting rebellion after he publicly supported a failed coup attempt in December.
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery to Begin Large-Scale Production of High-Margin Chemicals/in /by
[This Day] The Dangote Group is deepening its push into higher-value petrochemicals, with its refinery in Lekki, Lagos set to begin large-scale production of key industrial chemicals, including the ones for plastics and detergents.
Egypt hosts US envoy as regional talks continue on Sudan, Lebanon, and Iran/in /by
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi met in Cairo with US envoy Massad Boulos to discuss developments in Sudan and Lebanon. During the meeting, el-Sissi praised US President Donald Trump’s efforts to secure a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah.
Uganda: Fuel Shortage Disrupts Life in Mityana As Transport Operators Count Losses/in /by
[Nile Post] A worsening fuel shortage in Mityana District is disrupting business activity and transport services, with several filling stations running dry and operators warning of deepening economic strain.
Uganda: Fuel Prices in Kabale Rise As Dealers Blame Middle East Conflict for Supply Shock/in /by
[Nile Post] Fuel dealers in Kabale District have attributed the recent rise in fuel prices to the ongoing geopolitical tensions involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, saying the conflict has disrupted global oil markets and pushed up import costs.
Kenya: Amnesty Calls for Police Restraint As Fuel Price Demonstrations Loom/in /by
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Amnesty International Kenya has urged police to exercise restraint ahead of the anticipated nationwide fuel protests scheduled for Tuesday.
Kenya: Taxpayers Group Warns Against Exploitative Transport Fare Hikes Amid Rising Fuel Prices/in /by
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The National Taxpayers Association has raised concern over rising public transport fares, warning that some operators may be exploiting recent fuel price increases to impose unjustified charges on commuters.
Sudan war: Senior RSF commander defects to army in major blow to paramilitaries/in /by
Sudan’s brutal conflict has entered its fourth year, and a major shift on the battlefield may signal new cracks in the fighting.
Mozambique: No Fuel Crisis in Zambezia/in /by
[AIM] Maputo -- There is no fuel crisis in the central Mozambican province of Zambezia, according to the provincial authorities.
Africanews turns 10: A decade of news, change and African perspectives/in /by
On April 20, 2026,we celebrate a decade of news, engagement and African voices with Africanews, the pan-African channel that for the past 10 years has told Africa’s story to the world and given a voice to a continent in the midst of transformation.