[This Day] The trial of former Nigerian petroleum minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke, resumed on Day 23 at the Southwark Crown Court in London, with the ex-minister telling the court she was unfairly blamed and effectively made a scapegoat for decisions taken at the highest levels of government, particularly during the fallout from Nigeria's 2012 fuel subsidy crisis.

[New Times] Consumers of cooking gas are paying varying prices across the country, depending on retailers' supply chains and business models, The New Times has learnt.

[Vanguard] President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday attributed Nigeria's development and growth challenges to the failure of previous administrations to adopt serious long-term planning frameworks.

[Premium Times] Mr Aina spoke on Tuesday in Abuja at the agency's first quarter 2026 media briefing, where he reviewed progress under the ongoing primary healthcare reforms.

[ENA] Ethiopia's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gedion Timothewos held high-level talks with a delegation led by his Bangladesh's counterpart Khalilur Rahman, with both sides agreeing to strengthen bilateral relations through enhanced economic cooperation.

[Liberian Investigator] Monrovia -- The Central Bank of Liberia asked lawmakers Tuesday to authorize printing of L$79 billion in new banknotes, including a new L$2,000 denomination, at an estimated cost of US$11.56 million between 2026 and 2030.

[This Day] Abuja -- The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Tuesday raised the alarm over the circulation of fraudulent messages, emails, and online communications purporting to originate from or be associated with the bank, which are intended to misinform members of the public.

[Nile Post] The National Entrepreneurs and Traders Association (NETA-Uganda) has issued a strongly worded warning over what it describes as three overlapping policy actions that could threaten enterprise survival and economic stability.

[Horn Diplomat] Hargeisa -- The United States has stepped up engagement with Ethiopia's economic and aviation leadership, seeking to connect the country with American companies and financial partners to support the development of the planned Bishoftu International Airport, according to an official statement.

[Premium Times] Mr Oyedele previously served as Minister of State in the ministry.

[New Era] Namibia is shifting its focus from exporting raw materials to building industries at home, as it deepens ties with China with a strong emphasis on value addition and industrial growth.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya's economic recovery is coming under renewed pressure from rising global energy costs and climate-related shocks, despite recent gains in stabilising the economy, a new report by MCB Group shows.

[Nile Post] Uganda is approaching what officials describe as a decisive phase in its petroleum journey, with major oil infrastructure projects reporting near-completion ahead of expected production in the second half of 2026.

[Nile Post] Parliament of Uganda has passed a series of tax bills aimed at raising Shs1.8 trillion to finance the 2026/27 national budget, with a significant focus on fuel levies and other consumer goods.

[Namibian] NamPower has issued an apology to Otjinene residents following ongoing power cuts in the area.

[Vanguard] The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday adjourned the case filed by the Federal Government against eight Chinese nationals and two others over allegations bordering on illegal mining until May 12 for adoption of final written addresses.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- 1,000 youths are set to benefit from training and job placements in the private sector following a partnership between the United Nations Development Programme and China Road and Bridge Corporation.

[IPS] Dar es Salaam, Tanzania -- At dawn, as the sun rises across the Indian Ocean, Venance Shayo perches on the edge of his boat, hauling in a net. The sea gently ripples under the breeze and the sound of revving engines.

[The Conversation Africa] The East African Community is one of Africa's oldest regional economic organisations. Its birth in 1967 was the culmination of decades of economic ties forged in the colonial era between Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. It's no surprise that the EAC is also the most deeply integrated regional entity.

[The Conversation Africa] Ghana's parliament ratified the country's first lithium mining agreement in March 2026. This came three years after lithium mining was confirmed as commercially viable in September 2023.

[ISS] The Trump administration and the AU have started a bold journey that could 'flip the script' on decades of development cooperation.

[Daba Finance] Carrefour said it will enter Nigeria and Guinea through franchise agreements with local partners, expanding its footprint in West Africa. The move is part of its Carrefour 2030 plan to grow across emerging markets.

[Premium Times] The eight Chinese nationals called only one witness in their defence in the illegal mining trial in Abuja.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Energy stakeholders attending the Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE) Energy Access Investment Forum (EAIF) 2026 in Nairobi have called for accelerated action to close Africa's persistent energy access gap, even as Kenya positions itself as a leading destination for renewable energy investment and innovation.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The government has begun talks with Kenya Airways and other international carriers, as well as global logistics partners, in a bid to secure alternative cargo routes following disruptions caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.

[Vanguard] The Labour Party has officially unveiled the chairmen and members of its electoral subcommittees tasked with overseeing the forthcoming congresses nationwide.

[Premium Times] The move by the Dangote refinery could strengthen crude supply to its 650,000 barrels-per-day refinery and deepen vertical integration.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Activist Julius Kamau was among eleven protesters arrested in Nairobi's central business district on Tuesday as police moved to disperse small pockets of demonstrations over rising fuel prices.

[Nyasa Times] Malawi is facing a deepening national crisis after government spokesperson Shadric Namalomba admitted that the country has completely run out of fuel reserves, exposing the severity of the ongoing shortage.

[263Chat] The Government has called on striking nurses to return to work as authorities move to address concerns over low wages and working conditions in public hospitals.