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.
Watch: Strike hits major Iranian bridge near Tehran, killing at least 8 civilians/in /by
Iran said strikes on the unfinished B1 bridge in Alborz province killed at least eight people and wounded 95 on Thursday, after families gathered near the site for Nature Day celebrations.
Four children killed in machete attack at Kampala nursery school/in /by
Such attacks are rare in Kampala, and the tragedy has sparked grief and outrage among parents and the wider community.
Uganda: Nankabirwa Assures of Fuel Stability Amid Price Pressures/in /by
[Nile Post] The Minister for Energy and Mineral Development, Ruth Nankabirwa, has assured Parliament that Uganda has sufficient fuel reserves to last more than two months, with additional May supplies already arriving at regional ports in Kenya and Tanzania.
Malawi: MERA Defends Crushing Fuel Hike As Malawians Brace for Economic Shock/in /by
[Nyasa Times] The Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) has moved to justify a steep and punishing increase in fuel prices, pushing petrol to K6,672 per litre and diesel to K6,687--an escalation of 34 percent and 35 percent respectively that is set to ripple across every corner of the economy.