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[Premium Times] The anti-graft agency is preparing to prosecute some former and serving officials of the NNPC and contractors over alleged abuse of office, money laundering and contract fraud.

[SAnews.gov.za] South Africa has successfully concluded the 9th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Southern African Customs Union (SACU), marking another significant milestone in advancing regional economic integration, industrialisation and sustainable development in Southern Africa.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) says it is seeking "verified information" regarding the shutdown of Nation Media Group (NMG) outlets in Uganda following reports of a security raid allegedly sanctioned by General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the son of President Yoweri Museveni.

[This Day] Ekpo says compressor to raise gas pressure for power generation, industries

[This Day] Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive, Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), Mr. Tunji Bello, yesterday warned operators in the downstream petroleum sector against exploiting consumers by refusing to reflect the sharp decline in global crude oil prices in retail fuel prices.

[New Times] Six months into Kigali's new public transport model, there are encouraging signs that the city is moving in the right direction. Increased ridership, government-backed investment in buses, performance-based contracts, and a growing emphasis on technology suggest a deliberate effort to transform public transport from a fragmented business into a public service.

[Daba Finance] WapiPay received a Money Services Business licence from Canada's Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre, giving the Kenyan-founded fintech its first licensed operating presence in North America.

[Daba Finance] Senegal has opened the door to talks with creditors after 2 years of insisting it would repay its debt in full, marking a shift as the country seeks a new deal with the International Monetary Fund.

[Daba Finance] Niger launched a small-scale irrigation project to support tomato production, processing and food security in 3 regions. The project is financed by Italian cooperation with €3 million, or about CFA2 billion. It will run for 3 years across Dougueraoua in the Tahoua region, Tibiri Gobir in the Maradi region and the Tillabéri area.

[Daba Finance] The International Monetary Fund approved a $348.5 million disbursement to the Democratic Republic of Congo after completing reviews of 2 programs supporting the country's economic reforms.

[Dabanga] Amsterdam -- The continued fall of the Sudanese Pound (SDG) against the US Dollar (USD) and other international currencies, has sparked widespread debate. Within the space of a week, the government raised the indicative customs USD exchange rate from SDG 3,395 to SDG 3,517 and banned the import of a number of goods. But the measures have failed to produce the desired results or stem the SDG's decline.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has directed owners of motor vehicles older than four years from their recorded date of manufacture to book annual inspections from July 1, as part of a broader road safety compliance regime.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has said it will communicate enforcement timelines for mandatory reflectorised stop-sign arms and telematics systems required under the Traffic (School Transport) Rules, 2026.

[Foroyaa] The Minister for Trade, Industry, Regional Integration and Employment, Mod K. Ceesay, has told the National Assembly that employment in The Gambia increased by 163,660 persons between 2023 and 2026, according to preliminary findings from the 2026 Labour Force Survey.

[State Department] President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of the National Health Technology and Data Analytics Office (NHTDAO) and appointed Dr Obi Adigwe as the pioneer National Coordinator.

[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- The Ministry of Ports and Marine Transport today announced the decision of the Federal Republic of Somalia to accede to Fifteen international maritime conventions and legal instruments, marking the largest and most significant modernization of the country's maritime legal framework since independence.