Kenya’s private sector contracts in March as Middle East war dampens demand
Kenya’s private sector activity shrank in March 2026 for the first time since August 2025, as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East weighed on demand […]
Articles by Steven Addamah
FG Unveils 2025 Health Facility Survey, Highlights Progress and Gaps in Nigeria’s Healthcare System
On April 7, 2026, the Federal Government of Nigeria unveiled the 2025 National Health Facility Survey (NHFS), revealing notable improvements in healthcare delivery alongside persistent […]
Angola President Extends Solidarity to Victims of Deadly Floods
On 6 April 2026, Angola’s President, João Lourenço, expressed solidarity with victims affected by intense rainfall that has struck several parts of the country, causing […]
Mozambique Records Over 18,000 Gender-Based Violence Cases in 2025
Mozambique recorded 18,365 cases of gender-based violence in 2025, with 79.9 per cent of victims being women and girls, underscoring the disproportionate impact on vulnerable […]
Ethiopia Arrests Alleged Trafficking Kingpin Linked to Over 100 Deaths in Major Crackdown
The Ethiopian Federal Police has arrested a suspected international human trafficking kingpin, Yitbarek Dawit, along with nine accomplices, following a wide-ranging cross-border investigation. The announcement […]
ADF Militants Launch Deadly Assault Near Mambasa, Triggering Mass Panic
On the night of Sunday, 5 April 2026, suspected Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) militants launched an attack near Mambasa town in eastern Democratic Republic of […]
Dangote Refinery Expands Exports to Africa Amid Iran War Supply Disruptions
Aliko Dangote has announced that his refinery is ramping up exports of petroleum products and urea to African countries affected by supply disruptions linked to […]
Heavy Rains Kill 15, Leave Dozens Injured and Thousands Displaced in Angola
At least 15 people were killed and 14 others injured across Angola over the past 24 hours following torrential rains that swept through several regions, […]
Nigerian Troops Rescue 31 Easter Worshippers as Bandit Attacks Leave Five Dead
The military in Nigeria has rescued 31 worshippers abducted during Easter Sunday celebrations in northwestern Kaduna State, following a deadly attack that left at least […]
Tourism Rebounds to Power South Africa’s Economy, Surpassing Pre-Pandemic Levels
South Africa’s tourism sector has re-emerged as a key engine of economic growth and employment, with new data showing it has surpassed pre-pandemic performance levels. […]