[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Communications Authority of Kenya has cautioned that parts of the National Addressing Bill, 2025 require refinement to align with existing legal frameworks, particularly the Kenya Information and Communications Act, and to ensure efficient use of public resources.

[The Conversation Africa] There is a troubling contradiction at the heart of the global transition to a cleaner, greener, tech-driven future: Modern technologies - everything from AI to wind turbines, as well as cellphones, electric vehicles and defense systems - depend on critical minerals. But many of the communities where those minerals are mined end up with polluted water and poorer health because of the mining.

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[Daily Trust] The United Arab Emirates on Tuesday announced its decision to exit OPEC and the broader OPEC+ alliance, citing the need to prioritise "national interests" amid rising global energy uncertainty driven by geopolitical tensions, including the US-Israel conflict with Iran.

[New Times] Rising fuel prices have become a daily concern for households and businesses in Rwanda, reshaping how people move, work, and spend.

[SNA] Khartoum, April 28, 2026 (SUNA) -- Khartoum International Airport on Tuesday received the first direct international flight operated by Kuwait Airways arriving from the State of Kuwait, carrying more than 300 returning Sudanese nationals.

[Premium Times] President Tinubu's loan request was conveyed in a letter read by Speaker Abbas Tajudeen during Tuesday's plenary.

[Premium Times] The UAE energy ministry announced this in a statement on Tuesday.

[Nile Post] The government has expressed concern over high youth unemployment, low labour productivity, and widespread informality in Uganda's labour market, warning that structural reforms are urgently needed to unlock inclusive economic growth.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kenya National Highways Authority has warned motorists of a major disruption along the Iten-Kabarnet Road following a landslide near the Kolol area.

[Premium Times] The $6.23 million allegation is part of the charges over which which the EFCC is prosecuting Mr Emefiele.

[The Point] Gambian youth are actively calling for improved working conditions and tackling of high unemployment and exploitation by pushing for better wages, safety and formal job opportunities.

[Nile Post] The government has warned that fuel pump prices are expected to increase in the coming weeks as rising global oil prices begin to filter into the domestic market.

[Shabelle] Muscat, Oman -- Somalia's Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Minister Abdisaalan Abdi Ali held talks in Muscat with senior executives of Oman's state-owned ASYAD Group on strengthening cooperation in port development, integrated logistics and strategic investment, officials said Monday.

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[Liberian Investigator] MONROVIA -- The International Monetary Fund has approved a $266 million financing package for Liberia, the largest single injection of multilateral support since President Joseph Nyuma Boakai took office, arriving as the country's economy recorded its strongest growth performance in recent years.

[Leadership] A Federal High Court in Abuja has restrained MTN Nigeria and Airtel Networks Limited from suspending or restricting airtime lending services linked to Nairtime Nigeria Limited, pending the determination of a substantive suit before the court.

[Daily News] DODOMA: THE Tanzanian government has unveiled a sweeping crackdown on the sale of substandard seeds, warning dishonest traders that the law will take its full course as Tanzania intensifies efforts to protect farmers and boost agricultural productivity.

[L'Express] Mauritius faces two converging pressures - water scarcity and energy insecurity - both intensified by climate change and already visible in rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, and growing demand. Moreover, the Middle East conflict is putting excessive pressure on our already stressed energy facilities. The question is: how does this two-fold challenge threaten our economy and our daily livelihoods?

[263Chat] Zimbabwe's Cabinet says progress is continuing on the development of the planned new city at Mt Hampden where the country's new Parliament building is already complete.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya and India have agreed to accelerate negotiations toward a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) aimed at lowering trade barriers, expanding market access, and unlocking new opportunities for Kenyan exporters, officials said on Tuesday.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Mahmoud Thabit Kombo, has participated in a special lecture on Tanzania's strategic position in a rapidly changing global landscape, held in Dar es Salaam.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE Tanzanian governments and Iran have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening economic cooperation and investment in order to promote sustainable development and improve the livelihoods of their citizens.

[FrontPageAfrica] Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire -- Liberia has urged African leaders and regional institutions to treat road infrastructure as a continental emergency, warning that Africa's prosperity depends on deliberate investment in transport connectivity.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has reiterated Kenya's commitment to ending the export of raw minerals, saying the country will focus on local processing, refining, and manufacturing to maximise value from its natural resources.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya has made history after the official opening of East Africa's first smart card manufacturing facility in Nairobi, a milestone expected to boost jobs, reduce imports and strengthen the country's position as a regional technology hub.

[New Zimbabwe] A multi-million-dollar compensation burden is delaying the development of Zimbabwe's new cybercity at Mt Hampden, with government yet to pay the bulk of affected landowners despite accelerated construction works.

[New Times] Rwanda recorded $2.62 billion (approximately Rwf3.8 trillion) in investment commitments in 2025, with the number of projects increasing to 799, up from 612 in 2024, according to the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) 2025 Annual Report.

[Premium Times] The UAE energy ministry announced this in a statement on Tuesday.

[Dabanga] Khartoum -- Sudan's Transitional Council of Ministers had banned the import of more than 40 categories of goods it deems "luxurious and unnecessary", in an effort to stem the deterioration of the exchange rate of the Sudanese Pound, ease pressure on the economy, and rationalise the use of foreign currency. The stated aim is to support the national economy by curbing imports considered non-essential under current conditions.