South Africa: Table Mountain Eyes Sixth Title at World Travel Awards - South African News Briefs - April 16, 2026
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Somalia: Israel Appoints First Ambassador to Somaliland After Recognition
[Horn Diplomat] Hargeisa -- Israel has appointed its first ambassador to the Republic of Somaliland, marking a significant step in deepening diplomatic ties four months after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Israel's formal recognition of Somaliland as an independent state.
Uganda: Govt Tables Sovereignty Bill With 20-Year Jail Terms, Multi-Billion Fines
[Nile Post] Government has tabled the Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026 before Parliament, proposing sweeping restrictions on foreign influence, including heavy fines, long prison terms, and tighter control over foreign funding.
Nigeria: TIME100 - Dangote, Trump, XI, Others Make 2026 Global Influential List
[Premium Times] Mr Dangote, founder of the Dangote Group, is the only Nigerian on the 2026 list and is featured in the "Titans" category.
Nigeria: Lassa Fever Fatality Rate Rises in Nigeria As Cases Fall
[Premium Times] It said the Case Fatality Rate increased to 24.8 per cent, compared to 18.8 per cent recorded during the same period in 2025, indicating worsening outcomes despite fewer infections.
South Africa: Anti-Immigrant Protesters Harass People in Durban
[GroundUp] Shopkeeper alleges protesters stabbed his brother
Rwanda: Defence Minister Warns Against Violence Targeting Genocide Survivors
[New Times] The Minister of Defence, Juvenal Marizamunda, has issued a stern warning against acts of violence targeting survivors of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.
The Quiet Rise of Private Credit and its Role in Bridging the Financing Gap in Frontier Market
Africa’s economic narrative is currently undergoing a profound structural shift. For decades, the continent’s growth has been framed by trends highlighting persistent “gaps,” most notably in infrastructure and small-to-medium enterprise (SME) financing. While international headlines often focus on c
Does Nigeria need a $100 billion investment in the power sector?
The Minister of Power recently declared that Nigeria requires over $100 billion in public and private investment across generation, transmission, and distribution to deliver reliable electricity. The figure is staggering. But is capital really the binding constraint? The privatisation of 2013, selli
Africa: Africa - Nearly 20 Million Measles Deaths Averted Since 2000
[UN News] Measles vaccinations have saved nearly 20 million lives in Africa since the year 2000 and more than 500 million children were protected through routine immunisation, but the continent remains offtrack in the fight against vaccine-preventable diseases.