Kenya: bodies in mass graves came from hospital morgue, police finds
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
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
[Premium Times] The refinery disclosed this in a statement shared with PREMIUM TIMES Thursday night.
Japan: Tokyo sakura season begins with Ueno Park picnics
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
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Dubai hit by heavy overnight rain as floods snarl traffic and flights
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
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
[Namibian] The petroleum amendment bill has been criticised for creating a power vacuum over parliament, leaving the president unaccountable if passed.
Namibia: IPC MPs Slams N$20 Million Allocation to Non-Existent Upstream Petroleum Unit
[Namibian] Opposition members in parliament on Thursday criticised the N$20 million allocation to the upstream petroleum unit, arguing the unit does not yet exist under law and the funding is premature.
Nigeria: Nigerians Applaud Dangote Refinery’s Role in Easing Fuel Supply Pressure
[This Day] Nigerians across the country are expressing their views over the role of the Dangote Refinery in stabilizing the supply of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), even as debates over rising petrol prices persist.