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Zambia's government takes possession of ex-president's body in repatriation row

BBC News Africa  

Zambia authorities and Edgar Lungu's family are in a dispute over where former leader's remains should be buried.

African Energy Chamber (AEC) Doubles Down on Africa Energies Summit Boycott, Demands Immediate Shift on Local Content

AfricaDotcom  

The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (www.EnergyChamber.org) has reiterated that it will continue boycotting the upcoming Africa Energies Summit - hosted by

PetroGuin, Tender Oil and Gas Joint Venture (JV) Signals Rising Confidence in Guinea-Bissau’s Deepwater Potential

AfricaDotcom  

A new joint venture between PetroGuin and Tender Oil and Gas marks a step forward in unlocking Guinea-Bissau’s offshore potential, reinforcing broader

Investment Delays, Supply Risks Put Africa’s Gas Opportunity in Focus at Paris Forum

AfricaDotcom  

Delays to new gas projects and continued underinvestment in upstream development are raising the prospect that global LNG markets will remain tighter for

Invest in African Energy Forum: Inga 3 Nears Parliament Review as Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Accelerates Landmark 11 GW Hydropower Project

AfricaDotcom  

The 11 GW Inga 3 hydropower project in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is now approaching parliamentary review. Speaking during the Ministerial

Why Africa Needs Institutional Coordination on Energy Policy

AfricaDotcom  

As global energy governance shifts from negotiation tables to courtrooms, Africa is facing a new and urgent challenge: ensuring its voice is not only heard,

Yango Ride’s new ChatGPT integration enables in-chat trip planning in over 25 countries

AfricaDotcom  

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 22 April 2026 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/ – Yango Ride, the ride-hailing service from global tech company Yango Group, has

Inside the science: How malaria innovation is researched, assessed and tested

AfricaDotcom  

KAMPALA, Uganda, 22 April 2026 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/ – As the world marks World Malaria Day, scientists across Africa are exploring new ways to reduce

South Africa inflation ticks higher as education and housing costs rise

Africanews  

South Africa’s inflation rate edged slightly higher in March but remains relatively subdued overall.

Sierra Leone signs offshore exploration deal with Shell

Africanews  

Sierra Leone is taking a new step toward unlocking its offshore energy potential with a fresh agreement involving oil giant Shell.

Morocco’s Mohammed VI Tower rises over Rabat-Salé skyline

Africanews  

The Mohammed VI Tower, now the tallest building in Morocco, is reshaping the skyline of the Rabat-Salé region after its inauguration earlier in April 2026.

Defendants plead not guilty over 2025 Nigeria coup plot

Africanews  

Six men pleaded not guilty to treason and terrorism charges over a botched coup plot, Nigeria media reported Wednesday, as the first prosecutions for the alleged 2025 putsch attempt get under way.

Putin hosts Seychelles president at Kremlin

Africanews  

Russian President Vladimir Putin met Seychelles President Patrick Herminie at the Kremlin on Wednesday for talks focused on bilateral ties and international issues.

Mali and Niger accuse neighbours of backing terrorism in Sahel rift

Africanews  

A widening diplomatic rift is emerging in West Africa as Niger and Mali level new accusations against neighbouring states over terrorism in the Sahel.

South Africa could see first winter without power cuts in years

Africanews  

In South Africa, the state-owned electricity company Eskom announced on Wednesday that it does not expect power outages during the winter months in the Southern Hemisphere, from April to August. This will be the first winter without power cuts since the company has been facing difficulties.

Pope Leo criticises Equatorial Guinea prisons as he winds up Africa tour

BBC News Africa  

The Pope gives a frank and passionate speech, the likes of which have characterised his tour of Africa.

Creativity As Freedom: Alchemy Inspiration Marks World Creativity And Innovation Day With A Call To Reimagine Africa’s Future

AfricaDotcom  

In celebration of World Creativity and Innovation Day, Alchemy Inspiration today announced a bold, continent-wide call to action linking creativity with

Djibouti President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh reelected for a sixth term, official results show

Africanews  

Ismail Omar Guelleh has won a sixth term as President of Djibouti, the country's constitutional council has confirmed. Guelleh won 97.8 percent of the vote, the council said on Tuesday.

Kenya: Parliament Suspends MP Wamboka As Pic Chair Over Bribery, Intimidation Probe

allAfrica  

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Bumula Member of Parliament Jack Wamboka has been suspended as chairperson of the Public Investments Committee (PIC) on Governance and Education, as National Assembly moves to investigate graft allegations levelled against him.

Kenya: SHA to Stop Paying for Drugs Not Issued in Hospitals - Duale

allAfrica  

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Social Health Authority (SHA) will no longer reimburse county and sub-county referral hospitals for the drug component of treatment where patients fail to receive prescribed medicines, in a move aimed at sealing loopholes in the public health system.

Algeria: President Tebboune Welcomes Chadian Counterpart At Algiers International Airport

allAfrica  

[Algerie Presse Service] Algiers -- The President of the Republic, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, welcomed the President of the Republic of Chad, Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, who is on an official visit to Algeria, at Algiers International Airport on Wednesday.

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