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Senegalese TikTok star Khaby Lame named ambassador for Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics

Africanews EN • 01 Apr 2026, 14:04

The Senegalese TikTokker Khaby Lame has been appointed an ambassador for the upcoming Youth Olympics, set to be staged in Dakar this year.

The Senegalese TikTokker Khaby Lame has been appointed an ambassador for the upcoming Youth Olympics, set to be staged in Dakar this year.

Nigeria sharpening its growth strategy through policy alignment and power-sector reform

African Business • 01 Apr 2026, 12:32

Sanyade Okoli outlines how coordinated macroeconomic management and decisive action on electricity could unlock competitiveness and investment.

Sanyade Okoli outlines how coordinated macroeconomic management and decisive action on electricity could unlock competitiveness and investment.

Lebo M lawsuit over ‘Lion King’ chant sparks debate

Africanews EN • 01 Apr 2026, 10:45

A cultural expert and the general public voiced their thoughts and reactions to a lawsuit by comedian Lebo M against fellow comedian Learnmore Jonasi, whom he accused of intention…

A cultural expert and the general public voiced their thoughts and reactions to a lawsuit by comedian Lebo M against fellow comedian Learnmore Jonasi, whom he accused of intentionally "mistranslating" the famous Lion King opening chant he composed.

Nigeria gov’t approves new Chicken variety ‘MoorBeta’

Premium Times Nigeria • 01 Apr 2026, 10:13

Nigeria has approved a new indigenous meat-type chicken, MoorBeta, developed to boost poultry production, improve farmer incomes, and strengthen food security, even as debates ove…

Nigeria has approved a new indigenous meat-type chicken, MoorBeta, developed to boost poultry production, improve farmer incomes, and strengthen food security, even as debates over agricultural biotechnology persist. The post Nigeria gov’t approves new Chicken variety ‘MoorBeta’ appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

DR Congo fans celebrate historic World Cup qualification after 52 years

Africanews EN • 01 Apr 2026, 09:59

The achievement marks a long-awaited return, with the nation last appearing at the tournament in 1974 under the name Zaire.

The achievement marks a long-awaited return, with the nation last appearing at the tournament in 1974 under the name Zaire.

Apple at 50: tech giant faces new test in the age of AI

Africanews EN • 01 Apr 2026, 09:55

Apple is marking its 50th anniversary at a pivotal moment, as the tech giant faces growing pressure to deliver its next major innovation.

Apple is marking its 50th anniversary at a pivotal moment, as the tech giant faces growing pressure to deliver its next major innovation.

Cubans celebrate arrival of Russian oil tanker amid US energy blockade

Africanews EN • 01 Apr 2026, 08:46

Cubans were relived on Tuesday to learned that a Russian tanker docked at the Cuban port of Matanzas laden with 730,000 barrels of oil, marking the first time in three months that…

Cubans were relived on Tuesday to learned that a Russian tanker docked at the Cuban port of Matanzas laden with 730,000 barrels of oil, marking the first time in three months that an oil tanker reached the island.

Record 10 African nations qualify for expanded 2026 World Cup

Africanews EN • 01 Apr 2026, 08:12

With ten representatives heading to the 2026 edition, expectations are high that African nations could make an even deeper impact — signaling a new era for the continent in world …

With ten representatives heading to the 2026 edition, expectations are high that African nations could make an even deeper impact — signaling a new era for the continent in world football

PenCom to channel pension capital into national development projects

Premium Times Nigeria • 01 Apr 2026, 07:26

In her remarks, Ms Oloworaran stated that PenCom intends to expand investment outlets beyond traditional instruments, and also develop alternative assets and new structures to opt…

In her remarks, Ms Oloworaran stated that PenCom intends to expand investment outlets beyond traditional instruments, and also develop alternative assets and new structures to optimise returns on pension funds. The post PenCom to channel pension capital into national development projects appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Falade assumes role as NLNG’s MD/CEO

Vanguard Nigeria • 01 Apr 2026, 07:16

The statement indicates that before his appointment as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NLNG, Falade served as Managing Director of Brunei LNG Sendirian Berhad, a …

The statement indicates that before his appointment as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NLNG, Falade served as Managing Director of Brunei LNG Sendirian Berhad, a position he assumed in April 2024. The post Falade assumes role as NLNG’s MD/CEO appeared first on Vanguard News.

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