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[Nyasa Times] The Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has issued a blunt and uncompromising challenge to the Malawi Government, demanding immediate and practical measures to tame the spiraling cost of living, warning that patience among ordinary citizens is rapidly wearing thin.

[Afreximbank] To counter the severe economic shocks triggered by the escalating conflict in the Middle East, the Board of Directors of African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has approved a US$10 billion Gulf Crisis Response Programme (GCRP) to insulate African and Caribbean economies, financial institutions and corporates from the impacts of the ongoing Gulf crisis.

[Nile Post] The Opposition has released a stark alternative budget for the 2026/27 financial year, warning that the country's apparent economic growth masks deep fiscal strain and a shrinking capacity to deliver essential public services.

[Liberian Investigator] On March 30, the CEO of Jeety Rubber LLC, Upjit Singh Sachdeva, claimed on Spoon Talk that in 1961, Liberia produced and exported 41,000 tons of rubber, while the Ivory Coast exported 88 tons.

[Liberian Investigator] On March 30, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai claimed Liberia has 579 kilometers of coastline and 200 Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). President Boakai made the statement during the opening ceremony of the National Fisheries Investment Conference held from March 30 - 31 in Margibi County. The President added that despite Liberia's vast marine resources, the country continues to import large quantities of fish annually.

[Ghanaian Times] The Administrator of the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund), Mr Paul Adjei, has issued a stern warning to contractors handling GETFund-supported projects to prioritise quality and value for money.

[Ghanaian Times] The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) has said the strong macroeconomic stability achieved last year came at a high cost to the central bank.

[New Zimbabwe] Zimbabwe's tobacco deliveries to auction and contract floors have surged 83% year on year, earning farmers nearly $200 million since the marketing season opened on March 4, according to the Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board. A total of 67.2 million kg of tobacco valued at $197.7 million has been sold so far, up from 38.8 million kg worth $133 million over the same period last year.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) on Tuesday expressed "profound outrage" over the unfolding fuel procurement scandal, calling for a full and impartial fight against graft while commending the government for the swift probe.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Cybersecurity threats in Kenya rose sharply in the last quarter of 2025, highlighting growing risks as the digital economy expands.

[New Dawn] Congo Town -- The Government of the People's Republic of China has awarded two scholarship slots to the Liberia Maritime Authority (LiMA), strengthening bilateral cooperation between China and Liberia in the maritime sector.