Africa: Africa Cannot Stop Middle East Wars -- But It Can Cut Its Fuel Bill

[allAfrica] As tensions escalate again across the Middle East, global oil markets are entering another period of uncertainty. Even the threat of disruptions to tanker routes or energy infrastructure in the region can send crude prices sharply higher. Source

Kenya: Heavy Rains Disrupt Flights At Kenyatta International Airport

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Heavy overnight rains in parts of Nairobi have disrupted several flights operated by Kenya Airways, with some aircraft diverted to Mombasa due to adverse weather conditions. Source

Kenya: Death Toll From Nairobi Floods Rises to 23

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The death toll following heavy overnight rains that triggered severe flooding across Nairobi and surrounding areas, has risen to 23 fatalities. Source

Kenya: Court of Appeal Nullifies Sections of Cybercrimes Act

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Court of Appeal of Kenya has declared Sections 22 and 23 of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act unconstitutional, citing vagueness and the risk of criminalising innocent individuals. Source

Kenya: World Bank Commits Sh64.6bn to Upgrade Nairobi Commuter Rail

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The World Bank has committed $500.00 million (64.6billion) to transform the Nairobi Metropolitan Area (NMA) mobility landscape. Source

Kenya: Probe Chopper Crash That Killed MP Johana Ngeno, Says Patrick Ole Ntutu

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Narok Governor Patrick Ole Ntutu has called for a thorough investigation into the helicopter crash that claimed the lives of Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ngeno and five other people. Source

South Africa: Central Karoo Lags Behind Western Cape's Progress

[GroundUp] Teenage pregnancy, low birth weights, and high neonatal mortality plague the areas around Beaufort West and Laingsburg Source

South Africa: Nine Taxis Torched in Nyanga

[GroundUp] Driver and commuters concerned about resurgence of violent taxi feud Source

Nigeria: Wukari Cathedral Severely Damaged By Fire Caused By Short Circuit

[Agenzia Fides] Abuja -- The fire that severely damaged St. Mary Catholic Cathedral in Wukari on March 4th was an accident. This was announced by the Diocese of Wukari in a statement signed by the Chancellor, Father Simon Akuraga, and sent to Fides. Source

South Africa: Bronkhorstspruit Gets Water Relief As Government Intervention Delivers New Borehole

[SAnews.gov.za] Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina will this morning officiate the handover of a newly completed borehole in Bronkhorstspruit, Tshwane, as part of government's interventions to increase water supply to the area. Source

South Africa: Sassa Urges Beneficiaries to Respond to 30-Day Notice for Grant Reviews

[SAnews.gov.za] The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is urging social grant beneficiaries to respond to a 30-day notice requiring them to visit the agency's offices for a review, warning that failure to comply may lead to grants being suspended or terminated. Source

South Africa: Tshwane Communities Urged to Exercise Caution During Thunderstorms

[SAnews.gov.za] The City of Tshwane Emergency Services Department is urging communities to exercise caution as thunderstorms are expected on Friday 06 March 2026. Source