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1. Africa: Africa's Path to Lasting Peace: Multilateral Security Cooperation

   [allAfrica] Nairobi -- The African continent finds itself at a pivotal juncture in 2026. While hosting some of the world's fastest-growing economies and a vibrant, youthful population, Africa's progress has been overshadowed by a myriad of security challenges.

2. Africa: First Malaria Drug for Newborns Gets Who Approval

   [New Times] The World Health Organization (WHO has approved the first malaria treatment made for newborns and very young infants, in an effort to improve care for children most at risk.

3. South Africa: Two Rate Hikes Loom Large

   [Daily Maverick] Economists expect the unbearable pressure on households to increase.

4. Africa: African Narratives At the Heart of Economic and Sovereignty Challenges

   [ANA] On April 29 and 30, 2026, Accra will host the second edition of Shaping the Future of African Media, a pan-African event dedicated to the future of the continent's media. Organized at GI-KACE, this gathering will bring together media executives, journalists, economists, business leaders, public and institutional officials, investors, and creators around a central theme: African narratives as an economic lever and a tool of sovereignty.

5. Somalia: Senior Somali Presidential Adviser Resigns Amid Political Tensions

   [Shabelle] Mogadishu, April 27 -- A senior adviser to Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud announced his resignation on Sunday, citing growing political disputes and challenges that he said could threaten the country's stability and security.