Sahel sees drop in terror attacks, but remains global epicenter of extremism/in /by
The 2026 Global Terrorism Index is showing a mixed picture in the Sahel, offering a glimpse of progress, but also a stark reminder of ongoing risks.
Burkina Faso’s Traoré urges shift away from democracy/in /by
Nearly four years after seizing power, Burkina Faso’s military leader Ibrahim Traoré is calling on citizens to abandon democratic ideals.
South Sudan: Aid agencies warn of possible war crimes amid deepening humanitarian crisis/in /by
Relief groups are calling for urgent international action, including increased funding, safe access for aid delivery and accountability for any violations committed.
Africa: Africa Faces Fuel, Food Price Shock As Hormuz Disruption Deepens/in /by
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- The Africa Supply Chain Confederation says the continent is bracing for rising fuel and food prices following the escalating disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.
Tiger Woods announces he’s stepping away from golf following DUI arrest/in /by
Golf legend Tiger Woods is at the center of a new controversy following a DUI arrest in Florida, and newly released bodycam footage is shedding light on what happened.
US rapper Pooh Shiesty charged over Dallas robbery case/in /by
Authorities say the case highlights growing concerns over violent crime tied to business disputes. Pooh Shiesty was reportedly on home confinement for a prior conviction at the time of the alleged incident.
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.