[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- Insurance leaders across Africa are warning of a potential economic slowdown as surging global petroleum prices ripple through key sectors, driving up operating costs, inflation and financial risks because of the US-Israel war against Iran, which began on Feb. 28.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has urged African countries to mobilise domestic capital to finance infrastructure development, warning that continued reliance on foreign funding is slowing down progress and undermining the continent's long-term development agenda.

[Premium Times] Revenue for the beer-maker expanded 7.7 per cent to N413 billion on strong sales by big brands led by Heineken lager, which not long ago, introduced a 45-centilitre bottle to the market.

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) has announced a significant policy shift aimed at reinforcing the country's banking sector, mandating an increase in the minimum capital requirement for commercial banks from US$10 million to US$15 million.

[RFI] Chad and Algeria have signed more than 30 agreements focusing heavily on economic cooperation in the energy sector, with Chadian president hailing a political will to move "from a traditional friendship to a new-generation strategic partnership".

[Capital FM] Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming the backbone of modern economies, shaping everything from finance and healthcare to governance and security. As global competition intensifies, two dominant models have emerged -- the United States' capital-driven approach and China's state-guided, infrastructure-led strategy. For Africa, this moment presents not just a choice between competing systems, but an opportunity to accelerate its own digital transformation by drawing lessons from both, particularly

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE government has pledged to continue strengthening the implementation of a skills and competence-based education system by working closely with industries to ensure graduates are equipped with practical skills relevant to the labour market.

[Liberian Observer] The Government, through the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has officially launched the Liberia National Trade Facilitation Committee (LNTFC), a key institutional mechanism aimed at modernizing trade systems, reducing bottlenecks at borders, and strengthening Liberia's integration into regional and global markets.

[New Dawn] MONROVIA -- An impending change of control in Liberia's Putu Iron Ore concession is raising fresh alarms among experts, who warn the move could expose the country to violations of U.S. sanctions, corruption risks, and significant financial setbacks if approved.

[Nile Post] President Museveni onThursday joined regional leaders from across the continent and beyond for the opening of the Africa We Build Summit 2026 at JW Marriott Hotel in Nairobi, Kenya.

[Daily Trust] President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a 30 per cent discount on outstanding statutory fees owed by domestic airlines to aviation agencies.

[Daily Trust] The federal government has announced a N10 billion housing scheme to bridge Nigeria's housing deficit and facilitate affordable housing for low and middle income workers.

[Vanguard] The Federal Government has approved a review and increase in peculiar allowances for civil servants, as well as the payment of 100 per cent Duty Tour Allowance (DTA) for officers attending approved training programmes.

[Liberian Investigator] The West African Union of Tax Institutes is sending a high-level delegation to Liberia to support the country's newly established tax practitioners institute, marking the regional body's first direct engagement with Liberia since President Joseph Nyuma Boakai signed legislation creating the Liberian Institute of Tax Practitioners into law.

[Leadership] A crucial meeting convened yesterday by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, with the Airlines Operators of Nigeria (AON), oil marketers and regulators ended in a deadlock, with no agreement reached on reducing the soaring cost of aviation fuel (Jet A1).

[This Day] Abuja -- Managing Director of Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, said Nigeria had recorded increased export to the United Kingdom, as Nigeria-UK trade hit £8.1 billion.

[Vanguard] The Nigerian naira continues to trade within a relatively narrow band against the United States dollar across both the official and parallel foreign exchange markets, reflecting sustained demand pressures and cautious market sentiment.

[New Times] The central bank has revoked the licences of seven private non-deposit taking financial service providers (NDFSPs) this year, in a move aimed at strengthening compliance and tightening oversight in the credit market.

[Capital FM] Mandera -- An EBB Air-operated Embraer aircraft (registration 5Y-EBB) was involved in a runway excursion on Friday at the Mandera Airstrip after reportedly failing to stop within runway limits during landing on the Mandera-Nairobi route.

[New Dawn] Senator Dillon Walks Out Over Procedural Concerns

[Independent (Kampala)] Napak, Uganda -- Leaders in Karamoja have warned that the Protection of Sovereignty law could cripple the region's economy, disrupt peace building, and reverse development gains by redefining "foreign influence" and capping external funding.

[Vanguard] Strong indications emerged on Thursday that airline operators in Nigeria may increase airfares or suspend operations after 48 hours of negotiations with the Federal Government over the aviation fuel crisis ended without resolution.

[Namibian] The Namibia Airports Company is advancing plans to expand Hosea Kutako International Airport, with preliminary cost estimates ranging from N$4 billion to N$5 billion.

[This Day] Nigeria on Thursday reaffirmed its commitment to unlocking the full value of national assets and attracting global capital.

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[This Day] The Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Maiha has called for blended finance models to drive down the nation's N3.4 trillion agricultural financing gap to boost productivity and yield.

[New Zimbabwe] A sharp surge in fuel prices and critical farming inputs is threatening to derail Zimbabwe's winter wheat season, with the Zimbabwe Farmers Union (ZFU) warns that the last season producer prices are no longer sufficient to cover the escalating costs of production.

[New Zimbabwe] THE Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) says the government gazetted US$150 minimum wages is choking collective bargaining negotiations prompting calls for an urgent review.

[Premium Times] Mr Tinubu said the facility would finance the construction of the Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway, a flagship project under his Renewed Hope Agenda.

[263Chat] The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) has urged taxpayers to act quickly and take advantage of a limited-time voluntary disclosure programme before a 30 June 2026 deadline.