[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya is considering a Free Trade Agreement with India as it seeks to boost exports and address a widening trade imbalance.

[This Day] Electricity generation has improved in the last two weeks, from March 28 to April 10, 2026, underscoring the federal government's commitment to delivering on its promises to Nigerians, the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, said yesterday.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- At least 16 people have been killed and 61 others injured in just 12 hours, according to the latest report from the Traffic Department.

[New Times] Some transporters and cargo owners are locked in growing disputes following the recent fuel price increase, driven by the conflict in the Middle East, with some operators halting services as negotiations over transport costs stall.

[Leadership] The federal government has partnered with the North Central Development Commission (NCDC) to harness the mining potential of the North Central region and drive job creation through mineral processing.

[Premium Times] The fiscal policy committee said "the twisted narrative" is capable of distorting public understanding of the new tax reform, urging the public to disregard it.

[Premium Times] He said the arrest underscores the Nigerian Navy's continued commitment to combat crude oil theft and other economic saboteurs.

[New Zimbabwe] Zimbabwe and Zambia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to develop the Lion's Den-Kafue railway line, a project aimed at enhancing regional trade and economic connectivity in southern Africa.

[This Day] The Group Chief Financial Officer and Head of Strategy/Principal Investment at Leadway Holdings Limited, Tunde Alao-Olaifa, has said that the Nigeria's student loan scheme has evolved into a N200 billion economic stimulus reshaping access to education and injecting liquidity into the economy.

[This Day] · Targets 120,000km backbone, 70% broadband penetration by 2030

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has emerged as the best-performing member of President William Ruto's Cabinet, according to a new nationwide survey that ranks ministries based on public approval and impact.

[AIM] Maputo -- Mozambican President Daniel Chapo on Saturday called for "investment in specific scientific knowledge' in order to monetise the country's natural resources.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- As International Coffee Partners (ICP) marks its 25th anniversary, Tanzania stands out as a compelling example of how long-term collaboration can transform smallholder farming systems and reshape the future of coffee production.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya's foreign exchange reserves fell by Sh43.9 billion in the week to April 9, reflecting rising external pressures linked to higher global energy prices and supply chain disruptions.

[This Day] It has emerged that more than 80 per cent of their vessels operated by Nigerian trawlers are currently grounded due to the sharp rise in diesel prices.

[Daily Maverick] Fear of crime and corruption has emerged, along with unemployment, water provision and local government infrastructure failure, as the biggest factors in turning South Africans off politics and politicians.

[Daba Finance] Bourse de Casablanca has launched a futures market and a central clearing house, introducing new infrastructure aimed at improving risk management and liquidity in Morocco's financial system.

[The Conversation Africa] Labour migration from Kenya was oriented towards Africa, North America and Europe until the 1990s. Kenyans then started moving to the Gulf countries, such as Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates and Oman. Most Kenyan labour migrants to the Gulf perform low-waged work, the women in domestic occupations and the men as security guards.

[Daba Finance] African assets have outperformed broader emerging markets since the start of the Iran conflict, challenging perceptions of the continent as a high-risk investment destination. Bloomberg data shows African local-currency bonds have declined less than the wider emerging-market index during the period. Over the past 12 months, they have delivered roughly double the returns of their peers.

[Daba Finance] Office National des Télécommunications du Burkina Faso (BRVM: ONTBF), operating under the Moov Africa brand and 61% owned by Morocco's Maroc Telecom, posted a net profit of 15.89 billion XOF ($28.4 million) for the year ended December 31, 2025, down 26% from 21.47 billion XOF ($38.3 million) in 2024, according to provisional financial statements certified by auditors.

[Daba Finance] FirstRand Ltd. sold a 2.5 billion rand bond, about $149 million, that ties investor returns to environmental outcomes in a Cape Town water catchment.

[Daba Finance] Ghana's annual inflation rate eased to 3.2% in March from 3.3% in February, marking a 15th straight month of decline, according to data released by the national statistics office.

[Daba Finance] Dangote Group plans to invest at least $40 billion over the next 5 years to expand its refinery and fertilizer operations, as part of a strategy to scale production and reduce import dependence.

[Daba Finance] Democratic Republic of Congo raised $1.25 billion in its first international bond sale, taking advantage of improved global market conditions following a pause in geopolitical tensions. The country issued $600 million of six-year bonds at a yield of 8.75% and $650 million of 11-year notes at 9.5%. Demand was strong, with orders exceeding $2 billion and $2.8 billion for the two tranches.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Air France will increase passenger capacity on its Nairobi route from May, deploying a larger aircraft to meet growing demand for travel between East Africa and Europe.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A petitioner is seeking the suspension of Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi over alleged involvement in the importation of substandard fuel.

[Namibian] Land at the Kunene region village of Okoutjete has been put under the protection of the police to deter any illegal mining activities.

[Vanguard] The Nigerian Navy said on Friday that in furtherance of operations against oil theft, its personnel of Operation Delta Sentinel, in the first quarter of 2026, conducted over 183 successful operations across key operational areas, resulting in the recovery of 531,500 litres of illegally refined petroleum products and the arrest of 18 suspects linked to crude oil theft and related maritime crimes.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A manhunt has been launched for a suspect linked to the fatal attack of a Kenya Power employee in Checheles near Isiolo Town.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya-Morocco signed 11 agreements is set to boost development across key sectors, including agriculture, health, education, and the blue economy.