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United States (U.S.) Pushes Energy Partnership in Caribbean, Eyes Suriname’s Growing Oil Sector

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The United States is stepping up its push for deeper energy and infrastructure partnerships in the Caribbean, with a focus on Suriname’s emerging oil and gas

Caribbean Scales Up Energy Financing as Afreximbank Expands CARICOM Commitment

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The Caribbean’s energy ambitions received a major financial boost this March as Afreximbank confirmed it is increasing its CARICOM financing capacity to $5

Cleaner markets for safer food in Cameroon

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Geneva, Switzerland, 01 April 2026- /African Media Agency (AMA)/- Along with Senegal, Cameroon is implementing the “Healthy Food Market” project in the city

19 migrants found dead by Italian coastguard

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The bodies of 19 migrants were recovered from an inflatable boat south of the island of Lampedusa on Wednesday by the Italian coastguard

South Africa deploys 2,200 soldiers as gang violence plagues Cape flats

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South African soldiers moved into gang-ridden Cape Town townships on Wednesday, as two people were killed in fresh violence, nearly 50 days after the president ordered the deployment.

Africa: Mozambique Becomes Africa's Most Distressed Sovereign As Spreads Surge

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[Daba Finance] Mozambique has overtaken Senegal as Africa's most distressed sovereign borrower, as rising global energy costs add pressure to its finances.

Uganda, Egypt discuss Iran war impact on Africa's energy and food prices

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Uganda's state minister for foreign affairs has met with Egypt's foreign minister in Cairo to discuss how the ongoing war involving Iran is affecting Africa's energy security, inflation and food prices.

Africa: Dangote Refinery - $4bn syndicated loan secured with Afreximbank backing

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[Afreximbank] African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) is pleased to announce that it has underwritten US$2.5 billion in the US$4-billion senior syndicated term loan in favour of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE (DPRP).

Uganda: Mao Reveals Cordial Ties With Speaker Among

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[Independent (Kampala)] Omoro -- The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Norbert Mao, has called for civility in Uganda's political space, revealing that he maintains communication with the Speaker of Parliament, Anita Annet Among, despite their political differences.

Deadly arsenal explosions rock Bujumbura

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Dozens of people have been killed after powerful explosions ripped through Bujumbura following a fire at a military arsenal late Tuesday night. The blasts originated from the main ammunition depot in Musaga, sending shockwaves and widespread panic across the city.

Explosions at Burundi ammunition depot kill civilians, witnesses say

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Powerful blasts destroyed homes and sparked panic in the city of Bujumbura on Tuesday night.

Nigeria: Mob violence reported in Jos days after deadly gunman attack

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Mobs formed across the Nigerian city of Jos on Wednesday, a reporter for the press agency AFP saw, appearing to lead to the deaths of two people.

Iran stands firm as diplomatic efforts remain indirect

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Iran has reiterated its uncompromising position as pressure mounts for a diplomatic resolution to the ongoing conflict. A senior Iranian official emphasized that Tehran will not accept any agreement unless its core conditions are fully met.

South Africans load up on fuel as Iran war leads to major price hike

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South African motorists were on Tuesday headed to gas stations in large numbers in anticipation of record fuel hikes that will come into effect at midnight as the world continues to feel impacts of the Iran war that has affected global oil and fuel prices.

Senegalese TikTok star Khaby Lame named ambassador for Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics

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The Senegalese TikTokker Khaby Lame has been appointed an ambassador for the upcoming Youth Olympics, set to be staged in Dakar this year.

Lamine Yamal condemns racist abuse aimed at Egypt

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Lamine Yamal says racist chants heard during Spain's 0-0 draw with Egypt in Barcelona on Tuesday were "disrespectful and intolerable".

South African army arrive in crime hotspots to help tackle gangs

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The army has been deployed to five of South Africa's nine provinces for a year-long operation.

Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Repatriates 1,230 Citizens From Niger

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[Premium Times] The federal government has repatriated 1,230 stranded Nigerians from the Republic of Niger, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said.

West Africa: CDD Unveils 5-Year Plan to Tackle Democratic Decline, Insecurity in West Africa

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[Premium Times] He cited the resurgence of military coups and constitutional manipulations by civilian leaders in countries like Cote d'Ivoire, Guinea and Togo.

Ethiopia: Tigray Agenda Gathering Forum Opens in Addis Ababa

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[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The Ethiopian National Dialogue Commission (ENDC) has launched the first round of its agenda gathering consultation forum for stakeholders from the Tigray region in Addis Ababa.

Ethiopia: Ethiopia, Russia Cement Nuclear Energy Cooperation With New Strategic Roadmap

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[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gedion Timothewos held talks today with Nikolay Spassky, Deputy Director General of Rosatom State Corporation, signaling deepening cooperation between Ethiopia and Russia in nuclear energy development.

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