Zambia: Democratic Senators Press State Department on Conditioning HIV Aid on Economic Concessions

[United States Senate] Washington, DC -- Yesterday, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Chris Coons (D-DE) and Brian Schatz (D-HI) sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio raising alarm over reports that the State Department is considering withholding critical HIV/AIDS treatment and economic assistance to Zambia unless the country agrees to favorable economic reforms for U.S. businesses. The Senators warned that conditioning lifesaving assistance on economic concessions would Source

Kenya: University Student Charged Over Alleged Whatsapp Hacking of Journalist

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A university student was on Friday charged with hacking into the WhatsApp account of a journalist, in a case highlighting the growing threat of cybercrime. Source

Africa: 'Why Men Aren't Wired to Be Committed to One Partner' - Akon

[Premium Times] Senegalese-American singer Akon has sparked debate after suggesting that men are not naturally wired for commitment, arguing that most relationship problems women face stem from infidelity. Source

Nigeria: Offa Bank Robbery - Saraki Denies Fresh Charges, Alleges Political Plot

[Premium Times] Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has denied any involvement in the 2018 Offa bank robbery, describing fresh criminal charges filed against him by the Kwara State Government as politically motivated and an abuse of judicial process. Source

Uganda: A Look Back At Six Terms of Museveni's Presidency

[Independent (Kampala)] On May 12, 2026, Yoweri Museveni will take the oath of office for a seventh time as president of Uganda. Statistics show that 75% to 80% of the country's population was born after 1986 and, therefore, is the only president a majority of Ugandans have known. The majority have grown, studied, graduated, and given birth to children under his regime. I can't describe what life was like under the previous regime, even though I was born there; I only know it from Google or from people who experienced it. Source

Kenya: Nairobi to Host Medexpo 2026 As Healthcare Demand Rises

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Nairobi will host the 26th edition of MEDEXPO Kenya 2026 from April 22 to 24 at the Sarit Expo Centre, amid rising demand for medical equipment and specialised healthcare services in East Africa. Source

Kenya: Unesco Completes Flood Resilience Project in Tana River Basin

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- UNESCO has completed a one-year project aimed at strengthening flood resilience in Kenya's Tana River Basin, a region frequently hit by devastating floods. Source

Nigeria: How Jonathan, Wife Chased Me Out of PDP - Amaechi

[Vanguard] Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has said he was chased out of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) by then-President Goodluck Jonathan and his wife, Patience Jonathan. Source

Namibia: Creative Industry Gets Boost - Film and Creative City Approved

[New Era] Namibia's creative industry is gaining traction, with increased film activity creating jobs and bringing new income into the economy. Source

Namibia: Big Ben Live Back At Zoo Park

[New Era] Big Ben is set to host his annual Big Ben Live show tomorrow at the Zoo Park after a one-year hiatus. Source

Namibia: Mavutu Conversations - the Joys of Motherhood

[New Era] This past weekend, I spent it watching my mother tend to my younger siblings and her grandchildren. To say I have newfound respect for her would slightly be an understatement. Source

Namibia: Loubser's Drama Club Opens Global Doors

[New Era] Windhoek-based acting coach Michelle Loubser is steadily transforming the local performing arts landscape through a drama club she founded in 2020. Source