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Plan to scrap presidential elections puts Zimbabweans at loggerheads

BBC News Africa  

The ruling party has unveiled a draft law that strips voters of the chance to elect the president.

Fake news roils Cameroon after controversial reintroduction of vice presidential post

Africanews  

Quickly discredited rumours circulated across Cameroon on Tuesday that the country's leader, President Paul Biya, had appointed his son to the vice presidency. In fact, no one has yet been named to the office.

'We must reject division:' UN chief marks 32 years since start of Rwandan genocide

Africanews  

Rwanda on Tuesday marked 32 years since the genocide that massacred more than a million people in the space of just one hundred days.

ABB’s Application Configurator brings speed and precision to grid-feeding protection system design

AfricaDotcom  

As distributed energy resources (DERs) scale rapidly across Africa and globally, the pressure to design safe, compliant and grid-stable protection systems has

Can Equatorial Guinea Reposition as West Africa’s Gas Hub?

AfricaDotcom  

Equatorial Guinea is moving from strategy to execution in its bid to become a regional gas hub. A series of agreements signed in early 2026 – covering

Afreximbank Partners with African Energy Week 2026 to Drive Africa-Led Energy Deals

AfricaDotcom  

The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has been confirmed as a Partner of African Energy Week (AEW) 2026, taking place October 12–16 in Cape Town. Its

Merck Foundation Marks ‘World Health Day’ 2026 – Transforming Patient Care in Africa and Beyond through 2600+ Scholarships for Healthcare Providers From 52 Countries

AfricaDotcom  

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany commemorates World Health Day 2026 in partnership with First Ladies

Morocco Gas Plan Reset Could Open Door to New Investment Models

AfricaDotcom  

Morocco’s decision earlier this year to pause elements of its long-anticipated LNG import strategy marks less a delay than a strategic reset – one that

Shaping Nigeria’s Future through Early Childhood Development

AfricaDotcom  

Washington, USA, 07 April 2026 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Nigeria has made meaningful progress in restoring macroeconomic stability, but inclusive growth

Mozambique: Navy Linked to Killing of Fishermen

AfricaDotcom  

Mozambican navy personnel appear to have unlawfully killed and injured fishermen in Mozambique’s embattled Cabo Delgado province on March 15, 2026, Human

Zimbabwe launches new bank notes aimed at boosting confidence in local currency

Africanews  

Zimbabwe launched its upgraded banknotes on Tuesday with an appeal to national pride and confidence.

Cameroon's President Biya appoints son to newly-created vice presidential post

Africanews  

The world’s oldest leader, Cameroon’s President Paul Biya, has appointed his son Franck to the vice presidency. The post was only reintroduced on Saturday, after being scrapped in 1972.

Africa: Afreximbank Calls for Decisive Action to Transform Africa's Cotton Sector and Drive Fairer Global Trade

allAfrica  

[Afreximbank] African Export Import Bank (Afreximbank), has called for urgent and coordinated multi stakeholder action to transform Africa's cotton sector from a raw commodity export base into a competitive textile and garment industry. President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Bank, Dr George Elombi, made the call while addressing delegates at the recently concluded Fourteenth World Trade Organisation Ministerial Conference in Yaounde, Cameroon.

Africa: Afreximbank Dominates the 2026 Iflr Africa Awards With a Triple Win, Retaining Key Awards

allAfrica  

[Afreximbank] African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has once again been recognised in three award categories by the International Financial Law Review (IFLR), a globally recognised authority on financial law and transactions. The 2026 IFLR Africa Awards, held annually, spotlight the most innovative cross-border deals in Africa and the legal teams and institutions driving these transformations transactions.

Africa: Afreximbank to Avail U.S.$10 Billion Under Its Gulf Crisis Response Programme

allAfrica  

[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.

Three gunmen open fire on police outside Israeli consulate in Istanbul

Africanews  

Turkish police have shot and killed an assailant outside the Israeli consulate in Istanbul. Three gunmen opened fire on the officers on Tuesday. Two policemen and two of the assailants were wounded, Turkish officials say.

Afreximbank To Avail US$10 Billion Under Its Gulf Crisis Response Programme (GCRP) To Shield African And Caricom Economies From The Ongoing Conflict

AfricaDotcom  

To counter the severe economic shocks triggered by the escalating conflict in the Middle East, the Board of Directors of African Export-Import Bank

Italian energy giant ENI announces gas discovery off Egypt coast

Africanews  

The discovery comes as Egypt is struggling to secure its energy needs due to the US and Israel's war with Iran.

Landmark Cape Water Performance-Based Bond To Support Continued Catchment Restoration In Cape Town, South Africa

AfricaDotcom  

As part of the newly launched Cape Water Performance-based Bond, a first-of-its-kind, nature-linked outcomes bond valued at R2.5 billion (USD $150M*), The

'I am innocent,' French ex-president Sarkozy tells appeals court in Libya funding case

Africanews  

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy appeared before a Paris appeals court on Tuesday in his bid to overturn a conviction linked to Libya's alleged financing of his 2007 campaign.

Last Call For ATIC 2026 – Africa’s Premier Tourism Investment Conference

AfricaDotcom  

According to James Vos, Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth in the City of Cape Town: “Cape Town’s role as host of ATIC 2026 reflects the work we are

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