Africa: Almost Half of African Countries Battling Measles Outbreaks

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has revealed that 21 countries had, by Friday, declared measles outbreaks--an alarming development given that the disease is highly preventable through vaccination. Source

Somalia: Somalia Faces Growing Human Displacement in Worsening Drought Crisis

[allAfrica] Geneva -- Nearly 62,000 people have been displaced by drought since the beginning of this year, while more than six million people face hunger across five districts in Somalia, the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) said Friday. Source

Kenya: Nairobi Water Confirms Martin Nang'ole As Managing Director

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company has confirmed the appointment of Martin Nang'ole as its substantive Managing Director following months of serving in an acting capacity. Source

Zimbabwe: Chatunga Mugabe and Co-Accused Paid Shooting Victim R250,000 Cash to Silence Him - Court Hears

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Nigeria: N1bn - Yahaya Bello Wins Defamation Suit Against Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan

[Vanguard] The Kogi State High Court has awarded N1 billion in damages to former governor of the state, Yahaya Bello, in a defamation suit against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central Senatorial District. Source

Africa: Ruto Urges Africa to Mobilise Domestic Capital, Warns Foreign Funding Delays Infrastructure Projects

[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. Source

Kenya: President Ruto Dismisses Criticism, Vows to Deepen Development Agenda in Central Kenya

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has dismissed criticism directed at him, saying no amount of "name-calling, incitement, or propaganda" will weaken his relationship with residents of Central Kenya. Source

Nigeria: Court Adjourns Yahaya Bello's Trial Until May 6

[Vanguard] The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday adjourned the alleged money laundering case filed against former Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi until May 6 for continuation of trial. Source

Nigeria: Nigerian Breweries Quarterly Profit Up 26 Percent On Higher Revenue, Lower Finance Costs

[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. Source

Uganda: Ikon Awards Closes Submissions With a Surge in International Films

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- The iKON, Uganda's biggest and most prestigious film awards ceremony, has officially closed the film submission entry for the 4th iKON Awards with a significant surge in international film entries from across Africa and beyond. Source

Africa: Strengthening Malaria Prevention Efforts in the Sahel #WorldMalariaDay

[allAfrica] Malaria is one of the deadliest yet preventable diseases in the world. In 2024, it was estimated to claim about 610,000 lives, according to the World Health Organization. Africa bears the brunt of this burden, accounting for 95% of global cases and deaths. Children under five are especially affected, with roughly one child dying every minute. The disease is estimated to cost Africa around US$12 billion per year in lost GDP. Source

Chad: Algeria and Chad Cement Stategic Partnership With Raft of Bilateral Deals

[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". Source