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Iran War: Energy shock drives Africa, Asia to nuclear power

Africanews  

The Iran war and resulting global energy shock are driving some countries in Africa and Asia to ramp up nuclear power generation.

Mugabe's son pleads guilty to pointing a gun in South Africa

BBC News Africa  

Bellarmine Mugabe was arrested in February following the shooting of a 23-year-old man at his home in Johannesburg.

Pope urges young Cameroonians to resist temptation of corruption

Africanews  

At Mass in Doula he also told young people to reject every form of abuse or violence, and to always show hospitality and care for one another.

Italy: 25 hostages freed as Naples bank gang vanishes underground

Africanews  

A group of three masked robbers held 25 people hostage during a bank heist in Naples on Thursday 16 April 2026 before escaping through a tunnel connected to the city’s sewer network, authorities said.

Nigeria: Ijaw Leaders Endorse Tinubu, Oborevwori

allAfrica  

[This Day] Warri -- The Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, Dr Dennis Otuaro and other prominent Ijaw leaders have endorsed President Bola Tinubu and the Delta State Governor, Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, as their candidates for president and governor in 2027.

Liberia: 'I'm Not in the Legislature' - Boakai Distances Himself From Kolubah Expulsion

allAfrica  

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- President Joseph Boakai has distanced himself from ongoing expulsion proceedings against Yekeh Kolubah, stressing that the matter falls strictly within the authority of the Legislature.

How Africa Can Lead The Way On Sustainable Blue Food Production

AfricaDotcom  

This story is written and edited by WEF Read more African news and insights on Africa.com.

Malawi: Company Sold Stolen and Expired Insulin to Malawi's Hospitals

allAfrica  

[GroundUp] Yet it has got away with minor sanctions and continues to operate

Kenya: President Ruto - Govt to Do Everything Possible to Cushion Kenyans From Oil Price Surge

allAfrica  

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has announced a raft of emergency measures aimed at shielding Kenyans from rising living costs triggered by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, including a temporary reduction of Value Added Tax (VAT) on fuel.

Kenya's societal changes see rise of professional mourners

Africanews  

How do you guarantee a good turn out at a funeral? In Kenya, some families are hiring professional mourners to give their loved ones the ultimate send-off.

Liberia: Supreme Court Freezes House Action Against Yekeh

allAfrica  

[Liberian Observer] The Supreme Court of Liberia has ordered an immediate suspension of all investigative hearings and decisions by the House of Representatives involving Montserrado County District #10 Representative Yekeh Kolubah, following allegations of due process violations and mounting legal challenges tied to a controversial legislative hearing held a day earlier.

Germany’s Affordable Art Fair draws crowds with artworks under €500

Africanews  

Germany is hosting the Affordable Art Fair Berlin from 16 to 19 April 2026. The event brings together dozens of galleries and focuses on artworks priced under €500, aiming to broaden access to contemporary art.

Gabon's former prime minister in pre-trial detention following arrest

Africanews  

Alain-Claude Bilie-By-Nze is under investigation over allegations of fraud and breach of trust linked to a 2008 cultural festival for which he was one of the organisers.

Building Forward: The Strategic Value Of Business Development In Africa

AfricaDotcom  

Business development is often misunderstood as sales by another name. But in Africa’s fast-evolving commercial and development ecosystems, it has become

Rising Suicide Cases In Dadaab Highlight Urgent Need For Refugee Mental Health Support

AfricaDotcom  

In Kenya’s Dadaab refugee camp, hosting nearly half a million Somalis who fled war and drought, rising suicide deaths are a cause for concern. The situation

Financial Settlement, T+1 Is Not A Race: Why Africa Must Prioritise Readiness Over Speed

AfricaDotcom  

By Sam Dahya, Head of Investor Services, Custody and Investment Administration, Standard Bank CIB Read more African news and insights on Africa.com.

Preparations underway in Equatorial Guinea for arrival of Pope Leo XIV

Africanews  

Some 80 per cent of the country's inhabitants are Catholic, but Leo is the first church leader to visit since Pope Jean-Paul II almost half a century ago.

Steering The Future Of Education: Redefining The Pursuit Of Excellence

AfricaDotcom  

Article: Steering the Future of Education: Redefining the Pursuit of Excellence Read more African news and insights on Africa.com.

Immigrants race to gather paperwork as amnesty applications open

Africanews  

Immigrants in Spain hoping to apply for the government’s amnesty are facing long lines as they race to gather their paperwork.

Netherlands Keukenhof draws global visitors for spring display

Africanews  

Netherlands opened its Keukenhof garden in Lisse for the 2026 spring season, welcoming visitors to an eight-week display featuring around seven million flowers.

American singer D4vd arrested on suspicion of murder of teenage girl

Africanews  

Celeste Rivas Hernandez's decomposed remains were found last September in an abandoned vehicle registered to him.

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