https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/namibia-intervenes-protect-consumers-fuel-prices-rise-2026-03-27 Summary: Namibia’s government announced a temporary 50% reduction in fuel levies to shield consumers from rising fuel costs driven by Middle East conflict-related oil price volatility. The measure will last at least three months, funded through the country’s National Energy Fund. Despite the intervention, fuel prices will still increase in April, with petrol rising by about N$2.50 per litre… Read more »
https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/south-african-rand-range-bound-middle-east-conflict-weighs-risk-sentiment-2026-03-27 Summary: South Africa’s rand remained stable within a narrow range as investors closely monitored ongoing tensions in the Middle East. The currency’s steadiness reflects cautious market sentiment after U.S. President Donald Trump delayed planned attacks on Iran’s energy infrastructure, easing immediate fears but maintaining uncertainty. As a risk-sensitive currency, the rand is heavily influenced by global geopolitical developments, particularly… Read more »
https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/society-equity/un-adopts-ghanas-slavery-resolution-defying-resistance-us-europe-2026-03-25 Summary: The United Nations General Assembly adopted a Ghana-led resolution declaring slave trade the “gravest crime against humanity” and calling for reparations. Supported by 123 countries, it faced opposition from the United States and Israel. The non-binding measure urges formal apologies, financial compensation, and the return of cultural artifacts. While praised as a major symbolic step toward justice, critics… Read more »
Link to article: https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/south-africas-nuclear-energy-firm-tender-new-multi-purpose-research-reactor-2026-03-24/ The Reuters article reports that South Africa’s state-owned nuclear company, South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (NECSA), is preparing to launch the next phase of a tender for a new multi-purpose research reactor. The reactor, expected to generate 20–30 megawatts, is intended to help South Africa maintain its position as a leading global exporter of medical isotopes… Read more »
Article: https://allafrica.com/stories/202603240271.html The article discusses rising tensions along the border between Liberia and Guinea, where troop movements and the presence of foreign security forces have sparked concern among local communities and national leaders. Joseph Boakai has called for international intervention, including outreach to Emmanuel Macron, to help de-escalate the situation. Civilians in the border region report fear, displacement, and economic… Read more »
Article: https://allafrica.com/view/group/main/main/id/00096139.html President William Ruto’s government in Kenya is facing growing backlash after recent political developments that have sparked protests and public frustration across the country. The situation has intensified as opposition leaders and citizens accuse the government of failing to address economic struggles, corruption concerns, and rising costs of living. Demonstrations have taken place in major cities, with police… Read more »
Article: https://allafrica.com/view/group/main/main/id/00096156.html At least 64 people were killed in a drone strike on Al Deain Teaching Hospital in East Darfur, Sudan. The attack occurred during Eid al-Fitr and included victims such as children, patients, and medical staff. The strike left the hospital completely non-functional, removing one of the only healthcare facilities in the region. According to the World Health Organization,… Read more »
Link to article:https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/benin-presidential-candidate-vows-new-police-forces-fight-jihadists-2026-03-23/ The Reuters article reports that Benin’s ruling-party presidential candidate, Romuald Wadagni, has pledged to create new municipal police forces in northern border regions to combat rising jihadist violence ahead of the April 12 election. Wadagni, currently finance minister under President Patrice Talon, emphasized that insecurity in northern Benin—particularly near borders with Niger and Nigeria—has worsened due to… Read more »
Link to article: https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/rwanda-congo-agree-steps-de-escalate-tensions-washington-meeting-2026-03-19/ The Reuters article explains that Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) agreed to take steps to reduce tensions during a U.S.-hosted meeting in Washington on March 17th–18th, 2026. The talks focused on the ongoing conflict in eastern Congo, where violence continues due to the M23 rebel group. The U.S. has accused Rwanda of supporting… Read more »
Article: https://allafrica.com/view/group/main/main/id/00095992.html The United States recently designated the Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood as a global terrorist organization during the ongoing conflict in Sudan. The designation labels the group as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist organization and plans to formally list it as a Foreign Terrorist Organization. According to U.S. officials, the group has supported extremist ideology and used violence against civilians… Read more »
