Africa: Powering Africa's digital future - Why energy infrastructure is the foundation of the intelligent era

[allAfrica] At Mobile World Congress Barcelona 2026, the theme "Data, Compute & Energy: the power equation of the AI era " captured a reality the digital economy can no longer ignore. Amid the global race to digitalize economies and strengthen economic competitiveness, a paradox is emerging. Artificial intelligence, cloud computing and digital services are often perceived as virtual, yet their greatest constraint is increasingly physical: energy. Electricity demand from data centers and AI workloads could more Source

Somalia: Somalis in U.S. Sue Trump Administration Over Plan to End TPS Protections

[Shabelle] Boston -- Several Somali nationals living in the United States have filed a lawsuit against the administration of Donald Trump, challenging a decision to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Somali migrants, a move that could affect more than a thousand people. Source

South Africa: Why Social Cohesion Remains South Africa's Most Urgent Project

[Daily Maverick] As South Africa reflects on 30 years of democracy, social cohesion remains an urgent need, hindered by division, economic disparity and mistrust. Meaningful dialogue and strategic action are vital for building unity. Source

Rwanda: Inflation Rose 9.2 Percent in February - NISR

[New Times] Urban consumer price index (CPI), the core measure of inflation, rose to 9.2% year-on-year in February 2026, up from 6.3% in the same period last year, according to the latest data from the National Institute of Statistics Rwanda (NISR). Source

Rwanda: Nuclear Energy Not Too Risky for Developing Countries - Kagame

[New Times] President Paul Kagame has said nuclear energy is neither too complex nor too risky for developing countries, arguing that clear international standards and stronger technology cooperation can enable nations like Rwanda to safely adopt the technology. Source

Tanzania: Women Judges Lead Charge Against GBV

[Daily News] Dodoma -- Women judges in Tanzania have joined their counterparts worldwide in marking the International Day of Women Judges 2026, reaffirming their commitment to intensify the fight against gender-based violence (GBV) and strengthen access to justice for all. Source

Malawi: ACB Rolls Out Surveillance Vehicle to Target Corruption Hotspots

[Nyasa Times] The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has intensified its fight against graft by launching a surveillance vehicle that will patrol government offices identified as corruption hotspots, signaling a tougher and more visible crackdown on abuse of public office. Source

Nigeria: Court Reschedules Trial of Man Accused of Calling for Coup On Social Media

[Premium Times] The judge rescheduled the trial based on the prosecution lawyer's request. Source

Uganda: When the Water of Peace Dries, What Next for Karamoja?

[Independent (Kampala)] In the sun-scorched plains of Karamoja, the most urgent crisis is not hunger but water scarcity, driven increasingly by climate change, especially prolonged and more frequent droughts that are drying rivers, dams, and traditional water points at an alarming rate. While images of emaciated cattle, relief food queues, and cracked earth dominate the headlines, they conceal a deeper emergency: a climate-intensified water shortage that is collapsing pasture, weakening livestock, and forcing communities to Source

Africa: South Africa Could Run Short of Fuel If Middle East Conflict Goes On

[Scrolla] A shipping source says Engen cut back on fuel supplies to Gqeberha and Durban because of the Middle East conflict disrupting shipping routes. Big fuel price increases are expected in April 2026, with petrol going up by R2.78 and diesel by R5.03 per litre. Source

Kenya: Sewerage and Sanitation Take Centre Stage in Nairobi's Sh80bn Development Plan

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has revealed that sewerage and sanitation infrastructure will receive the largest portion of funding in the Sh80 billion development programme agreed between the Nairobi City County Government and the Government of Kenya. Source

Namibia: Hengari's Case Postponed Again As Prosecutor General Decision Still Pending

[Namibian] The state has again postponed the case involving former agriculture minister Mac Hengari and his 30-year-old co-accused to 14h00 on Tuesday. Source