Somalia’s children pay the price as drought, war and Aid cuts collide/in /by
In the Ladan displacement camp in southern Somalia, the sound of a crying child is a sign of hope—the most malnourished are too weak to even make a sound.
South Africa: South African Truckers Cross the Border to Save On Fuel/in /by
[Scrolla] Botswana currently charges about R19.27 a litre for petrol, far cheaper than South Africa's expected April inland price of R25.92. Road Freight Association CEO Gavin Kelly said refuelling in Botswana is legal if drivers stick to their vehicle's own tanks.
Kenya: bodies in mass graves came from hospital morgue, police finds/in /by
At least 33 bodies exhumed from a mass grave in western Kenya were transferred from a hospital morgue, police said on Thursday.
Kenya’s flower industry profits wither from Middle East war effect/in /by
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East threatens to cripple Kenya’s floriculture sector as growers now report up to $1.4million in weekly losses.
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Cuts Petrol Gantry Price to N1,200/in /by
[Premium Times] The refinery disclosed this in a statement shared with PREMIUM TIMES Thursday night.
Japan: Tokyo sakura season begins with Ueno Park picnics/in /by
Japan officially entered cherry blossom season in Tokyo on Thursday after the Japan Meteorological Agency confirmed the first blooming of Somei Yoshino trees at Yasukuni Shrine.
Africa: All of Africa Today – March 27, 2026/in /by
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Dubai hit by heavy overnight rain as floods snarl traffic and flights/in /by
Heavy overnight rain flooded Dubai roads, stranding cars and disrupting commutes, as authorities warn of more storms and airport delays in the UAE.
UN slave trade resolution welcomed in West Africa, African Union/in /by
The UN passed a resolution on Wednesday to recognise the transatlantic slave trade as "the gravest crime against humanity". The decision was welcomed across West Africa and also at the African Union.
Namibia: Parliament Fears ‘Power Vacuum’ in Petroleum Bill/in /by
[Namibian] The petroleum amendment bill has been criticised for creating a power vacuum over parliament, leaving the president unaccountable if passed.