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Gabon opposition leader and former PM Alain-Claude Bilie-By-Nze arrested
Africanews EN • 16 Apr 2026, 12:08
Gabon opposition leader and former PM Alain-Claude Bilie-By-Nze arrested
Africanews EN • 16 Apr 2026, 12:08
Gabon authorities have arrested main opposition leader and vocal government critic Alain-Claude Bilie-By-Nze, his political party said Thursday.
FULL LIST: NDIC is concluding liquidation of these microfinance, mortgage banks
Premium Times Nigeria • 16 Apr 2026, 11:24
FULL LIST: NDIC is concluding liquidation of these microfinance, mortgage banks
Premium Times Nigeria • 16 Apr 2026, 11:24
The corporation also stated that the new licensed institutions have commenced operations under new names. The post FULL LIST: NDIC is concluding liquidation of these microfinance, mortgage banks appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
UN warns tensions between DR Congo, Rwanda, and Burundi remain acute
Africanews EN • 16 Apr 2026, 11:06
UN warns tensions between DR Congo, Rwanda, and Burundi remain acute
Africanews EN • 16 Apr 2026, 11:06
It said the humanitarian and security situations in the Great Lakes region has worsened to a “worrisome level", despite intensified diplomatic initiatives.
Sudan’s ‘abandoned crisis’ enters fourth year as calls for peace grow louder
Africanews EN • 16 Apr 2026, 10:58
Sudan’s ‘abandoned crisis’ enters fourth year as calls for peace grow louder
Africanews EN • 16 Apr 2026, 10:58
Back in Sudan, only 63% of health facilities remain operational, according to the World Health Organization, as disease outbreaks such as cholera spread rapidly. Attacks on healthcare workers and infrastructure have further crippled the system.
Haiti: High fuel, food prices pile new pressure on families
Africanews EN • 16 Apr 2026, 10:53
Haiti: High fuel, food prices pile new pressure on families
Africanews EN • 16 Apr 2026, 10:53
On April 2, Haiti’s government announced a 37% increase in the cost of diesel and a 29% increase in the cost of gasoline. With higher oil prices came a hike in the prices of essential food products
Ukraine: Russian strikes hit Kyiv’s Podilsky district
Africanews EN • 16 Apr 2026, 10:22
Ukraine: Russian strikes hit Kyiv’s Podilsky district
Africanews EN • 16 Apr 2026, 10:22
Russian strikes hit Kyiv’s Podilsky district, injuring dozens and damaging homes, as part of a wider wave of deadly attacks across Ukraine.
‘Elumelu effect’ drives Seplat to historic N10,000 – First NGX stock to cross barrier
Vanguard Nigeria • 16 Apr 2026, 10:16
‘Elumelu effect’ drives Seplat to historic N10,000 – First NGX stock to cross barrier
Vanguard Nigeria • 16 Apr 2026, 10:16
Seplat closed trading on April 14, 2026, at N10,450 per share, representing a staggering 80 per cent gain since January and adding approximately N2.9 trillion in market capitalisation in just four months. The post ‘Elumelu effect’ drives Seplat to historic N10,000 – First NGX stock to cross barrier appeared first on Vanguard News.
World "must brace for tough times" says IMF chief Georgieva
African Business • 16 Apr 2026, 10:02
World "must brace for tough times" says IMF chief Georgieva
African Business • 16 Apr 2026, 10:02
Kristalina Georgieva warned that the Middle East conflict is slowing growth and hitting low‑income, energy‑importing countries hard.
NDIC to conclude liquidation of 89 microfinance banks, others
Premium Times Nigeria • 16 Apr 2026, 09:14
NDIC to conclude liquidation of 89 microfinance banks, others
Premium Times Nigeria • 16 Apr 2026, 09:14
The 89 closed banks were part of the 179 MFBs and 4 PMBs whose banking licenses were revoked by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on 22-23 May 2023. The post NDIC to conclude liquidation of 89 microfinance banks, others appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Nigerian army buries soldiers killed in militant attacks
Africanews EN • 16 Apr 2026, 09:09
Nigerian army buries soldiers killed in militant attacks
Africanews EN • 16 Apr 2026, 09:09
The army on Wednesday buried officers and soldiers killed in attacks killed in recent Islamist militant attacks in the north east