[African Union] At a defining moment for Africa's infrastructure development trajectory, the African Union Commission (AUC), in collaboration with the Government of the Republic of South Africa, will convene the Fifth Session of the Specialised Technical Committee on Transport and Energy from 27 to 30 April 2026 in Johannesburg, South Africa.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The United Alternative Government opposition formation has called on President William Ruto to convene a special sitting of Parliament within seven days to address what it describes as a deepening fuel crisis, as pump prices hit record highs across the country.
[New Zimbabwe] Zimbabwean nurses have announced plans to embark on a nationwide strike from April 20 to 22 stating that concerns they raised last month were ignored by government.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Travellers across the country are already feeling the pinch of the latest fuel price hike, with public transport operators moving quickly to raise fares to cushion themselves from rising operating costs.
[Ghanaian Times] RECONSTRUCTION works on the Adentan-Dodowa road are progressing steadily and are expected to be completed ahead of schedule, Messrs Oswal Enterprise Limited has assured.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has defended the government's fuel pricing strategy, saying recent interventions are designed to shield Kenyans from rising living costs.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Pressure is mounting on Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi to step aside following fresh demands by civil society over the ongoing fuel price crisis and alleged irregularities in the energy sector.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has accused President William Ruto's administration of misleading Kenyans on fuel pricing, following a steep increase in pump prices announced by the regulator.
[Liberian Observer] The Central Bank of Liberia says it plans to print additional Liberian dollar banknotes to buy gold from local miners and build up national reserves. On the surface, the idea makes sense. Liberia exports large amounts of gold each year yet holds none in reserve. Keeping some of that value at home is a reasonable ambition.
[L'Express] As Mauritius prepares its 2026-2027 Budget, policymakers face a moment of strategic truth. The country must not only balance public finances, but also help Mauritian businesses reposition themselves for a dramatically changing global economy. The debate should move beyond short-term fiscal adjustments, and focus on what kind of economic system Mauritius wants to build for the next decade.
[New Dawn] The Central Bank of Liberia (CBL)has clarified that its plan to print Liberian dollars is not to introduce a new family of banknotes, but is instead intended to replace worn-out, mutilated, and unfit banknotes currently in circulation.
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- An Ethiopian delegation led by Finance Minister Ahmed Shide held high-level talks with Tariye Gbadegesin, Chief Executive Officer of the Climate Investment Funds (CIF), to deepen collaboration on climate action.
[This Day] Guinness Nigeria Plc has announced an interim dividend of N2.00 per ordinary share for the quarter ended 31 March 2026, signalling a strong earnings recovery and renewed focus on shareholder returns.
[Ghanaian Times] GHANA'S trade surplus surged to a record $4.2 billion in the fourth quarter of 2025, reflecting a strong rebound in export performance.
[Liberian Observer] At a time when West Africa's maritime sector is expanding and regional ports are grappling with congestion, the Port of Harper in Maryland County is struggling to position itself as a viable trade hub due to persistent infrastructure and operational constraints.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kerosene prices remained unchanged at Sh152.78 per litre in the latest review by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), after the government applied the highest subsidy on the product.
[Capital FM] Appearing before the Senate Standing Committee on Energy, Managing Director Angeline Maangi disclosed that the firm had moved to secure fuel supplies under an urgent government request, only for the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum to pull the plug at the last minute.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Air France will increase passenger capacity on its Nairobi route from May, deploying a larger aircraft to meet growing demand for travel between East Africa and Europe.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A petitioner is seeking the suspension of Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi over alleged involvement in the importation of substandard fuel.
[Namibian] Land at the Kunene region village of Okoutjete has been put under the protection of the police to deter any illegal mining activities.
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