Cairo goes dark as Egypt struggles to cope with fall out from Iran war/in /by
Normally bustling with activity until the early hours of the morning, the streets of Cairo have gone dark. Soaring fuel costs have pushed the Egyptian government to issue a month-long early-closing order. Now shops are shuttered at 9pm during the week and 10pm on weekends.
Liberia: Petrol Products Prices Hiked/in /by
[Liberian Observer] Liberians are facing higher petroleum prices as the Government of Liberia has announced a new price ceiling for petroleum products, reflecting an upward revision in gasoline and diesel prices. The adjustment, which took effect on April 4, 2026, comes as authorities respond to global and local market fluctuations.
Africa: Middle East Crisis Pushes Buyers to Nigeria, Other African Producers/in /by
[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.
Rwanda: Fuel Price Hike Set to Affect Road Construction Costs – Officials/in /by
[New Times] The recent fuel price increase is expected to push up costs in the infrastructure sector, particularly road construction, where key materials such as bitumen are petroleum-based, officials have said.
Pope Leo XIV Calls for Peace During Easter Celebrations/in /by
Catholic Christians gathered around the world on Easter Sunday to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ and share a message of hope.
Iran threatens to restrict Bab el-Mandeb Strait after Trump warnings/in /by
US President Donald Trump on Sunday threatened Iran and its infrastructure if it doesn't open the Strait of Hormuz by his Tuesday deadline. In response, Iran threatened to restrict the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
Orthodox Christians in Gaza mark Palm Sunday with church service/in /by
Palestinian Orthodox Christians gathered at the Greek Orthodox church, St. Porphyrios in Gaza City for a Palm Sunday service.
Nigerian worshippers celebrate Easter under tight security after deadly attack/in /by
Christians in Nigeria's central city of Jos celebrated Easter Sunday Mass under a pall of fear following a shooting that killed around 30 people a week ago.
Africa: All of Africa Today – April 6, 2026/in /by
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Zelenskyy, Turkey and Syria discuss war and reconstruction/in /by
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met in Damascus on Sunday for a high‑level, three‑way meeting.