Namibia: Namibia-EU Forum Targets N$390 Billion for Green Future

[Namibian] The upcoming Namibia-European Union (EU) Business Forum aims to secure N$390 billion in investment to bolster green energy, logistics hubs, and sustainable economic diversification across Namibia. Source

Africa: British International Investment Targets £9bn New Capital for Africa Economic Growth

[Leadership] British International Investment (BII), has launched its new five-year strategy, with the aim to drive £9 billion of new capital into Africa to support economic growth. Source

Nigeria: We Won't Reverse Our Reforms - Oyedele

[Leadership] Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele has said the federal government will stay the course on economic reforms, declaring that policy reversals will not define the current phase of the country's economic management. Source

Nigeria: Governors Back State Police Framework

[Leadership] Governors under the platform of the Nigeria Governors' Forum have backed the development of a State Police Framework ahead of proposed constitutional amendments, while also supporting the Federal Government's proposed 12-year continuous basic education plan and calling for more schools across the country. Source

Mozambique: Mozambique Launches Long-Acting Injectable Prep

[AIM] Maputo -- The Mozambican health authorities on Wednesday launched a long-acting injectable PrEP against HIV, which is capable of reducing the risk of infections by more than 99 per cent. Source

Zimbabwe: Gunmen Abduct Opposition Members Ahead of Planned Protest

[New Zimbabwe] SEVEN members of the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) have reportedly been abducted by unknown assailants on the eve of a planned demonstration by the party. Source

Botswana: National Power Supply Expected to Stabilise Tomorrow

[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- The national electricity supply is set to return to normal tomorrow after two days of load shedding caused by a temporary generation shortfall. Source

Algeria: Algeria Eliminates Trachoma As a Public Health Problem

[WHO] The World Health Organization (WHO) has validated Algeria as having eliminated trachoma as a public health problem, making it the 10th country in WHO's African Region and the 29th country globally to achieve this significant milestone. Source

Somalia: Lafta Gareen-Aligned Forces Move Into Gedo, Heightening Political Tensions

[Shabelle] Dolow -- Hundreds of fighters loyal to former South West state president Abdiasis Lafta Gareen have entered parts of the Gedo region, witnesses and officials said, in a move that risks escalating an ongoing political standoff in southern Somalia. Source

Somalia: Somaliland President Heads to UAE On Visit

[Horn Diplomat] Hargeisa, April 23 (Horn Diplomat) -- Somaliland's President, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro, departed for Dubai in the United Arab Emirates on Thursday, with the presidency describing the trip as a private visit. Source

Kenya: The Price of a 'Middle-Income' Economy? Fact-Checking Kenyan President On Fuel Price Pain

[Africa Check] The price of a 'middle-income' economy? Fact-checking Kenyan president on fuel price pain Source

West Africa: Gambia Begins Paying Reparations to Victims of Jammeh-Era Crimes

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