[WHO] To the people of Tenerife,

[allAfrica] MOnrovia -- The government of Botswana has announced the death of former President Festus Mogae at the age of 86. Serving as the nation's third president since independence, Mogae was widely acclaimed for his commitment to good governance and his management of the diamond-rich country's economy during his decade-long tenure.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The United Nations is making one of its largest-ever infrastructure investments in Africa since its inception besides peacekeeping, with Secretary-General António Guterres expected in Kenya next week to oversee a nearly USD 340 million expansion of its Nairobi headquarters.

[allAfrica] Washington, DC -- The images coming out of South Africa are hard to ignore: Black immigrants, many of them Nigerians, harassed, displaced and, in some cases, violently driven from their communities. The scenes demand condemnation. But they also demand something more difficult and far more consequential: leadership, and specifically, demand regional responsibility.

[ISS] Puleng Dimpane may only have a short time available, but she can still do things that strengthen the South African Police Service.

[Vanguard] The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Thursday convicted a former Minister of Power, Mr Saleh Mamman, of 12 counts of fraud and money laundering, charges preferred against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

[SAnews.gov.za] Presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya says President Cyril Ramaphosa expects law enforcement to take action against violent protesters, while emphasising that South Africans are not xenophobic.

[Daily Maverick] Enoch Godongwana has ordered Joburg's mayor to stop the implementation of a budget-busting wage deal and warns it could affect the national economy.

[Africa Check] Kenya fuel prices surged in mid-April 2026, reigniting fierce debate over the role of taxes and levies in petrol pricing.

[HRW] New Report Highlights Devastating Impact of Conflict and Aid Restrictions

[263Chat] The Government has approved a broad overhaul of licences, permits and fees in the mining sector in a move it says will reduce the cost of doing business and improve competitiveness.

[Scrolla] Floods have cut off nearly two thousand families in the Northern Cape and destroyed homes in the Free State today. Authorities locked the doors of over one hundred schools in the Western Cape to keep children safe from rising waters.

[HRW] Concerned Governments Should Not Overlook Dire Rights Record

[Vanguard] Diplomatic pressure on South Africa is mounting as more African countries threaten retaliatory measures over renewed xenophobic attacks targeting foreign nationals, particularly Nigerians.

[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.