James Swan steps in as new MONUSCO chief in DR Congo/in /by
James Swan has officially taken office as the new head of the UN mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo, MONUSCO.
Central African Republic frees Belgian-Portuguese NGO worker/in /by
Joseph Figueira Martin had been sentenced to 10 years of hard labour in November for undermining state security. The Portuguese foreign minister said the NGO worker left the Centra African Republic on Tuesday.
Trump backs off Iran strike threat, agrees to two-week ceasefire window/in /by
U.S. President Donald Trump said late Tuesday he’s pulling back on his threats to launch devastating strikes on Iran, swerving to de-escalate the war less than two hours before the deadline he set for Tehran to capitulate or else a “whole civilization will die tonight.”
Vermicomposting: The tiny worms transforming Kenyan farms/in /by
They are voracious eaters, and when added to waste and livestock dung will chomp through the contents, aerating the beds and producing compost that's pH-balanced and pathogen-free.
Namibia: Namibia Champions Sustainable Jet Fuel …Committing to a Green and Resilient Aviation Sector/in /by
[New Era] Namibia's Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) feasibility study was recently launched in Windhoek.
Mozambique: Government May Take Measures to Ensure Stability of Fuel Price/in /by
[AIM] Nampula -- Mozambican President Daniel Chapo has announced that the government may introduce measures in early May to ensure the stability of fuel supplies and protect domestic consumption in order to respond to the fuel crisis arising from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz because of the US-Israel war of aggression against Iran.
Zimbabwe: Residents Demand Answers As Fuel Prices Surge/in /by
[263Chat] Residents' groups in Zimbabwe have raised alarm over soaring fuel prices, warning that the increases are driving up the cost of living and pushing many households into deeper financial strain.
Kenyan private sector slips back into contraction amid Middle East fallout/in /by
In Kenya, private sector activity contracted in March for the first time since August 2025. Companies are reporting lower output and fewer new orders, amid weaker purchasing power and disruptions linked to the war in the Middle East.
Kenya: Govt Blocks Sh14 Per Litre Fuel Hike, Orders Withdrawal of Illegal Consignment/in /by
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The government has ordered the immediate withdrawal of an overpriced fuel consignment imported into the country, in a move aimed at protecting consumers and safeguarding the integrity of Kenya's fuel supply system.
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Raises Petrol Price to N1,275/Litre, Diesel to N1,950/in /by
[Leadership] The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has raised its gantry price of petrol to N1,275 per litre and that of diesel to N1,950 per litre, marking a fresh increase in fuel costs that could trigger higher pump prices across the country.