Liberia: National Security Advisor Fires Back At Office of War Crimes Court Chief, Denies Sabotage Claims, Warns Against 'Misinformation Campaign'

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The Office of the National Security Advisor has strongly rejected allegations by the Executive Director of the Office for the Establishment of the War and Economic Crimes Court for Liberia (OWECC-L), Cllr. Jallah A. Barbu, who accused National Security Advisor Samuel K. Woods II of obstructing, delaying, and undermining the country's transitional justice agenda. Source

Ethiopia: Ethiopia Restores Diesel Supply to Pre-Crisis Levels

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The Ethiopian government has announced the full restoration of its daily diesel supply to pre-crisis levels, reaching 9 million liters as of today. Source

Nigeria: Mercedes Benz Sues Osimhen for Alleged ₦142m Debt

[Vanguard] German automaker Mercedes-Benz has reportedly filed a complaint with the Italian Carabinieri against Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen for allegedly failing to complete payments for a leased vehicle. Source

South Africa: Treasury Drops Diesel Levy to Zero for May

[Scrolla] Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana says the government will keep the R3 relief for petrol in May to block big increases. The government is dropping the diesel levy to zero to protect drivers from a massive wholesale price jump next month. Source

Liberia: Cephas Announces Liberia to Host Ydua Youth Forum

[Liberian Investigator] MONROVIA -- The Chairman of the National Youth League of the Unity Party, Togar Melvin Cephas, has announced that the Board of the Young Democrat Union of Africa (YDUA) has concluded a high-level working session to finalize preparations for its 2026 continental forum, set to be hosted in Liberia this July. Source

Nigeria: Peter Obi's Running Mate to Quit Labour Party Today, Joins PRP

[Premium Times] Mr Baba-Ahmed explained that he is quitting LP due to internal wrangling in the party, which he said has made it to drift from its origin ideals. Source

Nigeria: Gunmen Invade Ekiti Church, Kill Pastor, Kidnap Worshippers

[Premium Times] The gunmen reportedly stormed the church located on the outskirts of the community during a crusade, killed the presiding pastor and abducted several worshippers. Source

Tanzania: Inquiry Asserts Report Credibility

[Daily News] DAR ES SALAAM: -- THE Commission of Inquiry into the October 29th 2025 incident has affirmed the authenticity and integrity of its report, stressing that its findings are grounded in scientific methodologies, extensive public participation and verifiable evidence collected over 153 days of intensive work. Source

Somalia: Somaliland Elders Extend Parliament Terms, Draw Criticism

[Horn Diplomat] HARGEISA, April 29 (Horn Diplomat) Somaliland's House of Elders on Tuesday approved a 27 month extension of the mandates of the House of Representatives and local councils, opting for a longer timeline than proposals put forward by the government and the National Electoral Commission. Source

South Sudan: Over Half of South Sudan's Population Faces Acute Hunger Crisis

[UN News] Conflict and displacement are intensifying South Sudan's hunger crisis, with 7.8 million people facing high levels of acute food insecurity while 2.2 million children are suffering from acute malnutrition, according to a joint statement on Tuesday from UN agencies. Source

Nigeria: Lawmakers Approve Tinubu's $516m Loan Request for Road Project

[Premium Times] President Tinubu's loan request was conveyed in a letter read by Speaker Abbas Tajudeen during Tuesday's plenary. Source

Nigeria: UAE Withdraws From Opec, Opec+

[Premium Times] The UAE energy ministry announced this in a statement on Tuesday. Source