Africa
Politics, business, climate, and security developments across Africa.
When science informs health decisions: An interview with Professor Alpha Kabinet Keita (Guinea)
WHO Africa has published a World Health Day interview with Professor Alpha Kabinet Keita of Guinea on using science, data and community engagement in health decisions.
Women at the frontline of Nigeria’s disease detection and response
WHO Africa says women health workers in Nigeria are improving disease detection and vaccination outreach, including a women-led measles response in Nasarawa State.
NUP’s Mufumbiro denied bail
Ugandan reports say NUP deputy spokesperson Alex Waiswa Mufumbiro was denied bail while on remand. Separate coverage says he asked for temporary release to attend his wife’s burial after her death on April 9.
Zimbabwe launches new bank notes aimed at boosting confidence in local currency
Zimbabwe has started circulating upgraded ZiG banknotes from April 7, 2026, as the central bank tries to improve cash availability, transactional convenience and confidence in the local currency.
South Sudan President Salva Kiir fires parliament speaker and deputy
South Sudan’s president has reportedly removed parliament speaker Jemma Nunu Kumba and deputy speaker Permena Awerial Aluong in a sudden leadership shake-up.
Italian energy giant ENI announces gas discovery off Egypt coast
Eni has announced a new gas and condensate discovery offshore Egypt, with preliminary estimates of about 2 trillion cubic feet of gas in place.
Three gunmen open fire on police outside Israeli consulate in Istanbul
Three assailants opened fire on police outside the building housing the Israeli consulate in Istanbul, prompting an investigation by Turkish authorities.
Burkina Faso government denies Human Rights Watch report alleging more than 1,800 killed since junta took power
Burkina Faso’s government has rejected a Human Rights Watch report alleging widespread killings and abuses since the 2022 coup.
SERAP sues Nigeria's Code of Conduct Bureau over Electoral Act and tax law changes
SERAP says it has sued Nigeria's Code of Conduct Bureau, seeking an investigation into alleged changes to the Electoral Act amendment and tax reform laws.
UN briefing flags worsening eastern DR Congo violence and new Guinea-Bissau anti-corruption funding
The UN said violence and displacement are worsening in eastern DR Congo, while a new $2.5 million peacebuilding project was approved for Guinea-Bissau.