Middle East conflict overshadows migration summit in Egypt/in /by
The meeting, held in Egypt’s New Administrative Capital, brought together African ministers and stakeholders under the framework of the International Organization for Migration and the Global Compact for Migration, ahead of a global review forum in New York.
Malawi: Malawians Erupt Over Minister’s Defence of Fuel Price Hike As Cost-of-Living Crisis Deepens/in /by
[Nyasa Times] Malawians across the country have reacted with growing anger and frustration to remarks by Minister of Energy and Mining, Jean Mathanga, who has defended the recent 34 percent increase in fuel pump prices--a move that has already sent shockwaves through households and businesses struggling to stay afloat.
Kenya: Fuel Prices Set to Rise in May Dependent On Global Market Pressures/in /by
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Fuel prices in Kenya are set to increase in May, driven by volatility in global oil markets linked to the ongoing Middle East conflict, even as the government moved to calm fears over the country's economic stability.
South Africa: More Than 1,000 Fuel Stations Run Dry As Easter Travel Begins/in /by
[Scrolla] Many fuel stations are empty after drivers rushed to fill up before a record price hike on Wednesday 1 April. Gauteng is hit hardest with 306 stations out of diesel and 202 stations having no petrol left this week.
Cameroon plans constitutional reform to create vice president role/in /by
The proposed constitutional reform has sparked surprise and criticism among opposition lawmakers, who argue that such a major change is not urgent. They say they were only informed of the draft during the congress session and question the legitimacy of altering the constitution
Ukraine’s ancient Easter egg art helps preserve national identity/in /by
Ukraine is preparing for Easter with the pysanka, a hand‑decorated egg whose colours and symbols differ from one region to another and carry both religious and historical meaning.
Rwanda reintegrates 214 former armed group members from DR Congo/in /by
After spending several months at the Mutobo demobilization center, 214 people affiliated with armed groups were officially reintegrated this week in Rwanda.
Protests erupt in Guinea-Bissau after activist’s killing/in /by
The United Nations has condemned the killing as “brutal” and called for a full investigation, warning of a shrinking civic space in the country since the 2025 military takeover
Belgium turns Easter chocolate into giant edible sculpture/in /by
Belgium is celebrating Easter with giant edible sculptures as nearly 40 chocolatiers from across the country present their creations in Brussels for the fourth Bel’Oeuf exhibition.
Senegal: The diaspora, a key driver of the economy [Business Africa]/in /by
The Senegalese diaspora, estimated at around 700,000 people, nearly 4% of the population, lays a central role in the country’s economy. Mainly based in Europe and across Africa, it makes a significant contribution to national finances.