Former DR Congo President Joseph Kabila hit with US sanctions
Washington accuses Kabila of supporting the Rwanda-backed M23 rebels and its political-military arm, the Congo River Alliance.
Dozens still missing in Uganda river boat accident as search resumes
Police said the vessel was believed to be carrying between 35 and 40 passengers. although it could not confirm the exact amount "due to lack of a passenger manifest".
Slain Malian defence minister’s state funeral broadcast on television
Sadio Camara was killed during last weekend's coordinated attack by jihadist militants and their Tuareg separatist allies on military positions across the country, the largest in over a decade.
Nigeria: NNPC Records Major Breakthrough With River Niger Crossing On OB3 Gas Pipeline
[Premium Times] The successful crossing unlocks the full potential of the OB3 Pipeline, a strategic infrastructure designed to transport up to 2 billion standard cubic feet of gas per day
Kenya: Govt Temporarily Relaxes Fuel Standards Amid Global Supply Disruptions
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The government has announced a temporary adjustment of fuel standards in a move aimed at ensuring a steady fuel supply and cushioning the economy from ongoing global disruptions.
Kenya: Govt Eases Fuel Standards for Six Months Amid Supply Disruptions
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Ministry of Investments Trade and Industry has approved a temporary adjustment of fuel standards to ensure steady supply amid global disruptions.
Hundreds rally in Chad for release of opposition leader Masra
Hundreds gathered on Wednesday in N'Djamena to demand the release of Chadian opposition leader and former premier Succes Masra, who has been in custody for almost a year
In Mauritania, Malian refugees hope to return home
Some 300,000 Malians have sought refuge in Mauritania's Hodh Chargui region since a security crisis began in 2012, fuelled by violence from jihadists, local criminal gangs and pro-independence groups
Thousands pay tribute to Mali’s slain defence minister under tight security
A ceremony for Sadio Camara was held under tight security in the capital, Bamako, on Thursday.
Pix of the Day, 30 April 2026
Pix of the Day, 30 April 2026