Over 70 Killed in South Sudan Gold Mine Attack Linked to Resource Dispute
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Afreximbank Unveils $10 Billion Gulf Crisis Response Programme to Shield Africa from Middle East Conflict Fallout
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has approved a landmark $10 billion Gulf Crisis Response Programme aimed at helping African and Caribbean economies weather the severe economic shocks triggered by the ongoing Middle East conflict. Announced on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, the comprehensive support package is designed to sustain essential imports — including fuel, liquefied natural
Cameroon Creates Vice Presidency Role as President Paul Biya, 93, Consolidates Succession Plan
President Paul Biya, 93, pushes through a constitutional amendment creating a vice-presidential role for the first time in 43 years, sparking debate over succession in Cameroon.
Kenya’s Fuel Cartel Scandal: President Ruto Vows Crackdown as KSh4 Billion Fraud Rocks Energy Sector
Four top officials arrested as Kenya uncovers a KSh 4 billion fuel fraud scheme that manipulated stock data to create artificial shortages and siphon public funds.
Zimbabwe’s Ban on Second-Hand Clothing Imports: A Policy That Punishes the Poorest
Zimbabwe’s ban on second-hand clothing imports, enforced under SI 59 of 2026, threatens the livelihoods of 50,000-80,000 vendors and punishes the poorest families.
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South Africa’s Top Cop Caught in $20 Million Corruption Web as Crime Crisis Deepens
Fifteen people arrested including twelve police officers as South Africa’s top cop faces charges over a $20 million corruption network involving contracts and criminal protection.
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Nigeria’s Fuel Prices Surge 65 Percent — and Africa’s Largest Refinery Can’t Prevent It
Nigeria’s petrol prices jump 65% to become Africa’s highest, exposing the limits of the Dangote Refinery and leaving households to bear the cost of global oil volatility.
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DRC Makes African Football History — Here’s What World Cup Qualification Means for a Nation Reborn
For the first time in its history, the Democratic Republic of Congo has qualified for the FIFA World Cup — a victory that has electrified a nation and transformed the future of African football.