[Capital FM] Dodoma -- President William Ruto addressed the Tanzanian Parliament in Dodoma on Tuesday, calling for deeper investment ties between Kenya and Tanzania and warning against narratives that fuel division among East African nations.

[Reporter] The federal government has accused the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Sudan's military government of providing support to «TPLF mercenaries» and violating Ethiopia's territorial integrity. The accusations were levied in a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs today, and comes a day after the Sudanese government accused Ethiopia and the UAE of orchestrating drone attacks on Khartoum International Airport and military sites.

[Vanguard] The National Assembly has resolved to set up a joint ad hoc committee of the Senate and the House of Representatives to carry out a holistic investigation into the rising cases of xenophobic attacks against Nigerians in South Africa.

[Capital FM] The Kenyan rugby fraternity is in mourning following the passing of Felix 'Ade' Oloo Otieno, a hero whose influence reshaped the landscape of women's rugby in the country.

[Capital FM] A Nairobi-based advocate has moved to court seeking urgent intervention to stop a parliamentary process that could review and potentially alter the retirement benefits of former President Uhuru Kenyatta.

[Capital FM] Dar es Salaam, Tanzania -- President William Ruto and his Tanzanian counterpart Samia Suluhu have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening regional integration by directing the removal of all non-tariff barriers to trade between their countries by the end of May 2026.

[SAnews.gov.za] Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa has urged all South Africans to exercise heightened caution following severe weather warnings issued by the South African Weather Service (SAWS).

[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has firmly denied reports circulating in media and on social platforms claiming that the United Arab Emirates' ambassador to Somalia has been expelled.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The debate surrounding a controversial plan to strip former President Uhuru Kenyatta of his retirement benefits is expected to escalate today, with leaders set to intensify exchanges in the Senate after a motion by Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei.

[Premium Times] A recent summit in Ibadan produced a public pledge to present a single candidate against President Tinubu. Yet, unity proved elusive. Deep divisions quickly emerged over presidential zoning, ticket preferences, particularly between an Obi/Kwankwaso ticket and an Atiku-led option

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[allAfrica] Mali's military leader, Assimi Goïta, has assumed the role of defence minister following the death of Sadio Camara in a suspected suicide bombing during a wave of coordinated attacks.

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[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Botswana is currently battling a serious outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) that has spread across several parts of the country, placing pressure on the economy and livelihoods, says the Acting Minister of Lands and Agriculture, Dr Edwin Dikoloti.

[263Chat] Former opposition leader Nelson Chamisa has called for peaceful coexistence among African nationals in South Africa, condemning xenophobia and violence targeting migrants.

[Horn Diplomat] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopian Airlines said it has been named Best Airline in Africa at the 2026 APEX Passenger Choice Awards, citing strong passenger confidence and loyalty across its global network.

[Dabanga] Blue Nile / White Nile / Omdurman / Kurmuk / Kordo -- Escalating violence in Sudan's Blue Nile region and Omdurman has left civilians dead, injured, and displaced, amid intensifying drone strikes and ongoing clashes between rival forces. Humanitarian conditions continue to deteriorate as aid access remains limited and calls grow for urgent international intervention.

[RFI] A Tuareg-led separatist group in Mali has insists it is not a «terrorist» organisation despite carrying out coordinated attacks with al-Qaeda-linked fighters that hit military targets and killed the country's defence minister last month. The group, known as the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA), was formed in December 2024 and is seeking independence for northern Mali.

[SAnews.gov.za] The Department of Health (DoH) has called for public calm following confirmation of a rare Hantavirus case in a critically ill British national in South Africa.

[SAnews.gov.za] The Department of Petroleum and Mineral Resources (DMPR) has announced that petrol and diesel prices will increase by between R3.27 and R6.19 from Wednesday.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Social media has become the leading source of news for Kenyans, overtaking television and radio, according to new data from the Media Council of Kenya.

[DW] The virus usually spreads by contact with the urine or feces of infected rodents like rats and mice. It can cause a severe and sometimes deadly lung infection.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The death toll from ongoing floods across Kenya has risen to 18, with most fatalities attributed to drowning, as heavy rains continue to batter multiple regions, the Ministry of Interior and National Administration (MINA) has said.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Motorists travelling from Mlolongo towards Nairobi's city centre will temporarily enjoy free passage on select Nairobi Expressway exits after severe waterlogging along the A8 corridor triggered heavy traffic congestion.

[IPS] United Nations -- In 2026, the humanitarian situation in South Sudan has taken a considerable turn for the worse, with widespread food shortages, ongoing disruptions to food production systems, and rising rates of malnutrition affecting over half of the population. Compounded by the vast scale of needs and an overwhelming lack of access to basic services, humanitarian experts warn that nationwide levels of hunger are projected to worsen to catastrophic levels if urgent intervention is not secured.

[263Chat] Zimbabwe's proposed overhaul of medical aid regulations has sparked fierce debate, with industry players warning that the changes could trigger rising healthcare costs, reduced access, and the collapse of private medical cover for thousands of citizens.

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Former President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf has strongly criticized the recent expulsion of Montserrado County District #10 Representative Yekeh Y. Kolubah, describing the decision as a threat to freedom of speech and democratic governance.

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[GroundUp] Protesters diverted from the agreed route and attacked immigrants

[Ghanaian Times] PRESIDENT John Dramani Mahama has assured residents of Fuveme and Blekusu in the Anloga District and Ketu South Municipality respectively that funds for the construction of their sea defence systems were intact.

[Africa Check] Global oil prices rise and fall, but Kenya's pump prices stay high? The data says, mostly yes

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