Africa: Sun Africa, Exim, African Ministers Set Project-Focused Tone At Powering Africa Summit

[Premium Times] Washington, DC -- Uganda's Minister of Energy & Mineral Development, Ruth Ssentamu, stressed that energy access remains central to economic transformation. Source

Africa: How the World's Muslims Celebrate Eid 2026?

[ENA] As the sun rose over a Middle East scarred by weeks of relentless conflict, the call to prayer resonated amidst the distant thunder of the front lines. Yet the region did not retreat into silence. Instead, it responded with a defiant, multi-colored symphony of tradition. Since the opening salvos weeks ago, a war many feared. But few truly expected with such speed, has reshaped the emotional and economic landscape of the region. Source

Kenya: Kenyan Sprinter Hopes to Leave World Indoor Championships a Superstar

[Capital FM] NAIROBI, Kenya, March 20, 2026 - Kenyan sprinter Mercy Oketch hopes to make an indelible mark at the ongoing World Indoor Championships in Kujawy Pormoze, Poland. Source

Africa: How Morocco Is Redrawing Africa's Avocado Trade Map

[Independent (Kampala)] Africa exported roughly 430,000 tonnes of avocados in 2025, but the balance of power moved north. Preliminary 2025 data show a decisive shift in volumes, logistics strategy, and market access, signalling how infrastructure and route stability now matter as much as farm output. Source

Zimbabwe: Senator Challenges Impact of Global Wars On Zimbabwe Fuel Costs

[263Chat] Zanu PF's Uzumba Maramba Pfungwe (UMP) Senator Jerry Gotora has questioned why fuel prices remain high in the country, arguing that existing local production and infrastructure should be helping to keep costs down. Source

South Africa: Decline in Road Crash Stats

[SAnews.gov.za] Government is making progress in reducing road accidents, with the latest preliminary data for the period 1 January to 15 March showing an 11% decline in crashes compared to the same period in 2025. Source

Mozambique: PM Swears Senior Officials Into Office

[AIM] Maputo -- Mozambican Prime Minister Benvinda Levi on Thursday swore into office four senior officials, all of whom are women. Source

Nigeria: Ex-Rep Member Dumps PDP for ADC in Cross River

[Premium Times] The News Agency of Nigeria reports that multiple defections to the ADC are gradually reshaping Cross River's political landscape ahead of the 2027 general elections. Source

Tanzania: TMA Issues an Alert Warning of Heavy Rainfall Across the Tanzanian Regions

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- The Tanzania Meteorological Authority (TMA) has issued a weather alert warning of heavy rainfall across multiple regions, urging residents to take appropriate precautions to avoid potential hazards caused by adverse weather conditions. Source

Namibia: Gondwana - Miss Universe 1992 Returns to Namibia

[Namibian] More than three decades after Michelle McLean was crowned Miss Universe, she is finally welcoming the friends who shared that moment with her - not on stage, but on a journey across her home country. Source

Namibia: Five People Die in Car Crash Between Okahandja and Otjiwarongo, One Survivor

[Namibian] Five people died in a car crash between Okahandja and Otjiwarongo on Thursday evening at 18h00. Source

Africa: Iran War Constricting International Travel

[This Day] The war between Iran, the United States and Israel is disrupting international travels, especially in the Gulf region; causing major Gulf carriers like Emirates, Qatar Airways, Etihad to lose about $200 million daily, according to the latest report by simple.flying, a renowned online aviation magazine. Source