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[New Times] Rwandans may start using methane gas from Lake Kivu for cooking in early 2028, according to Jean de Dieu Uwihanganye, Minister of State for Infrastructure.
[Leadership] Controversial relationship therapist and social media influencer, Blessing Okoro, popularly known as Blessing CEO, has deactivated her Instagram account following a high-stakes televised encounter with a medical expert that reportedly exposed inconsistencies in her stage 4 breast cancer claims.
[Premium Times] PREMIUM TIMES reported earlier that terrorists attacked two churches, killing at least seven people and kidnapping many others.
[Premium Times] The government argued that the move will stabilise electricity supply and restore investor confidence.
[Leadership] The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has said over 500,000 Nigerians joined its fold between April 1 when the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) delisted Senator David Mark and Rauf Aregbesola as national chairman and national secretary of the ADC.
[Shabelle] Baidoa, Somalia -- President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Sunday held talks with traditional elders from Southwest State, focusing on strengthening peace, reconciliation and democratic governance, officials said.
[Shabelle] Türkiye is preparing to begin its first offshore drilling operation in Somalia as its new vessel ÇaÄŸri Bey is due to arrive at the Horn of Africa nation on Friday, according to a top official on Saturday.
[Shabelle] Baidoa, Somalia -- Elite Somali commandos carried out security operations in parts of the Bay Region, targeting areas where militants linked to Al-Shabaab had been operating, officials said Sunday.
[Premium Times] According to a filing, the firm will provide strategic advisory, congressional and executive branch engagement, and reputational management services targeted at the US policymakers and institutions for Atiku.
[New Times] Musanze District has unveiled a $75 million plan (approx. Rwf109.2 billion) to develop the Rwanda's ancient coronation site into a cultural tourism destination.
[Leadership] Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has pledged to support whoever emerges as the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 general election, stressing his commitment to party unity.
[Leadership] Viral videos showing alleged harassment and assault by police officers in parts of Lagos State has sparked nationwide outrage, prompting the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, to order an immediate investigation into the incident.
[Premium Times] A councillor from the area, Mark Bawa, confirmed the incident, saying casualty figures were still being verified.
[Nyasa Times] Prophet Shepherd Bushiri has issued a bold warning: he may enter active politics -- even contest for the presidency -- if circumstances force his hand.
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The Democratic Republic of Congo’s national football team, the Leopards, received a hero’s welcome in Kinshasa on Sunday, days after securing qualification for the FIFA World Cup — their first appearance on football’s biggest stage since 1974.
[Horn Diplomat] Hargeisa -- Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi (Cirro) has appointed new ministers and reassigned several deputy ministers in a cabinet reshuffle aimed at strengthening government performance and coordination, according to a presidential decree.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has vowed a firm crackdown on oil cartels in the petroleum sector as investigations intensify into an alleged artificial fuel shortage that has rocked Kenya's energy industry and triggered the arrest and resignation of top officials.
[New Dawn] Liberia is facing a growing road safety crisis. Between January and March 2026, the Liberia National Police (LNP) recorded 478 road traffic accidents nationwide, resulting in 71 deaths and more than 300 injuries.
[Daily Trust] President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the payment plan to finally settle the outstanding debts under the Presidential Power Sector Financial Reforms Programme.
[New Dawn] Rights advocate demands full disclosure of U.S.-Liberia health compact implementation plan
[New Zimbabwe] RAW minerals continue to dominate Zimbabwe's exports raising questions on the impact of value addition policies employed by the government over the years.
