Botswana, Oman sign energy and mining deals to deepen economic ties
Botswana has signed a series of energy, mining, and infrastructure agreements with Oman as it steps up efforts to diversify its economy beyond diamonds, amid a prolonged downturn in global demand for the precious stones.
CAF chief open to corruption probe as Senegal-Morocco row deepens
Patrice Motsepe says he welcomes any independent inquiry into governance at the African football body, as tensions rise over the decision to strip Senegal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and award it to Morocco.
Kenya: EPRA to Announce New Fuel Prices Amid Scandal and Global Oil Crisis
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) is expected to announce new fuel prices today in a highly anticipated review that comes against the backdrop of a domestic fuel scandal and escalating tensions in the Middle East.
Kenya: Govt in Talks to Build Fuel Buffer System Amid Global Oil Volatility
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The government is in talks with private investors to establish a contingency fuel storage facility in Mombasa aimed at strengthening Kenya's energy security and shielding the country from global supply disruptions.
Kenya: Govt Eyes Strategic Fuel Reserve to Cushion Supply Shocks
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The government is engaging private sector investors to establish a contingency fuel storage facility in Mombasa, in a bid to strengthen energy security and cushion the country against global supply disruptions.
Trump hosts Dutch royals at the White House for dinner and overnight stay
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands were received by US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump at the White House on Monday, 13 April 2026, for a formal dinner and overnight stay as part of their three-day visit to the United States.
Spain seeks closer China links amid global tensions
Pedro Sánchez meets Xi Jinping in Beijing on Tuesday 14 April 2026, aiming to strengthen political and trade relations at a time of global tension.
Pope Leo XIV celebrates historic Mass at rain‑soaked Basilica in Algiers
Algeria hosted Pope Leo XIV on Monday 14 April for a Mass at the Basilica of Our Lady of Africa in Algiers, marking the first papal visit to the country.
Benin awaits the name of its next president [Africanews Today]
In Benin, the focus is now on counting the votes following Sunday’s presidential election. As for the outcome of the race, analysts say there is little chance of a surprise result between Romuald Wadagni, the incumbent president’s handpicked successor, and opposition candidate Paul Hounkpé.
Trump uses McDonald’s Oval Office stunt to tout new US tip tax break
Donald Trump staged a McDonald’s DoorDash delivery to the Oval Office to promote new tax deductions on tips, touting relief of up to $25,000.