Cashew News All Africa NewsAfrica: All of Africa Today - May 5, 2026 May 5, 2026[allAfrica] Nigeria: NNPC Signs MOU With Chinese Firms for Port Harcourt, Warri Refineries Restart May 5, 2026[Leadership] The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sanjiang Chemical Company Limited and Xingcheng (Fuzhou) Industrial Park Operation and Management Co. Ltd for a potential Technical Equity Partnership to complete, operate, and upgrade the Port Harcourt and Warri Refineries.Nigeria: Revenue Reform or Revenue Risk? Why Nigeria Must Not Undermine Its Own Digital Champion May 5, 2026[This Day] Nigeria is currently walking a fiscal tightrope. With oil income volatile, debt servicing obligations mounting and inflationary pressures squeezing the economy, the Federal Government's drive for revenue optimisation is both logical and urgent. In principle, the introduction of the Revenue Optimisation and Assurance Project (RevOP) is a step in the right direction. Any […]Nigeria: NNPC Signs MOU With Chinese Firms to Revive Warri, Port Harcourt Refineries May 5, 2026[Premium Times] The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with two Chinese firms as part of efforts to restart and expand the Port Harcourt and Warri refineries through a potential technical equity partnership.South Africa: UCT Researchers Develop Ai Model for 11 South African Languages May 5, 2026[UCT] A team at the University of Cape Town (UCT) has developed a new artificial intelligence (AI) language model trained specifically on South Africa's 11 official written languages - helping close a gap that has left millions underserved by mainstream AI tools.Rwanda: What Workers' Union Says About Kigali's New Bus Lanes May 5, 2026[New Times] The Rwanda Workers' Trade Unions Confederation (CESTRAR) has commended the government's decision to establish dedicated bus lanes in Kigali, calling for their extension to other areas to support low-income workers affected by the ongoing fuel crisis.Kenya: Kenya, Tanzania to Remove Non-Tariff Barriers By June May 5, 2026[Capital FM] Dar es Salaam, Tanzania -- Kenya and Tanzania have renewed their pledge to cultivate closer ties as they seek to accelerate economic growth and deepen regional integration by signing eight new agreements.Kenya: DCI Opens Probe Into Ruai Land Dispute, Orders Construction Halt May 5, 2026[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has launched a probe into a disputed parcel of land in Ruai, Nairobi, following a complaint and a viral social media video alleging unlawful occupation.Kenya: President Ruto Explains Tanga Refinery Plan After Samia Suluhu Hassan Says She Was Not Informed May 5, 2026[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has explained his announcement on the proposed construction of a regional oil refinery in Tanga, saying the plan is part of a broader strategy to accelerate industrialization across East Africa using locally available resources.Nigeria: NEMSA, NERC Collaborate On Safety Enforcement in Power Sector May 5, 2026[This Day] The Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA) and the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) have reaffirmed their commitment to stronger institutional collaboration aimed at enhancing safety oversight, regulatory compliance, and technical standardisation across the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI).South Africa: 12 Killed in Two Eastern Cape Crashes - South African News Briefs - May 5, 2026 May 5, 2026[allAfrica] Uganda: Seven Killed in Nwoya Bus-Truck Head-On Collision May 5, 2026[Nile Post] A tragic road crash in the early hours of May 4, 2026, has claimed seven lives in Nwoya District after a Nile Star Coaches bus collided head-on with an oncoming Benz Actros trailer at Lapok Mor village along the Arua route.Angola: Angolan Govt Plans Road Construction Linking Bie to Eastern-Moxico May 5, 2026[ANGOP] Luanda -- President João Lourenço announced that the government is working on a project to build a road linking the province of Bie to the municipality of Luau in the Moxico Leste province. The road is designed to follow the route of the important Benguela Railway infrastructure in the Lobito Corridor.South Africa: Hundreds of SAMWU Members March in Buffalo City May 5, 2026[GroundUp] Workers demand an end to outsourcing South Africa: Cape Town Taxi Bosses Promise End to Violence Over Routes May 5, 2026[GroundUp] CODETA and CATA assure commuters there will be peace Nigeria: After $2.39bn Flop, NNPCL Signs Fresh Contract for Completion of Port Harcourt, Warri Refineries May 5, 2026[Daily Trust] The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with two Chinese companies, Sanjiang Chemical Company Limited and Xingcheng (Fuzhou) Industrial Park Operation and Management Co. Ltd, for potential Technical Equity Partnership (TEP) in support of the completion and operation of the Port Harcourt and Warri Refineries.Africa: Ethiopian Airlines Named Africa's Best Airline 2026 May 5, 2026[Horn Diplomat] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopian Airlines said it has been named Best Airline in Africa at the 2026 APEX Passenger Choice Awards, citing strong passenger confidence and loyalty across its global network. Uganda: Nsubuga Returns to URBRA, Pledges to Prioritise Pension Inclusion and Tackle Emerging Risks May 5, 2026[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- Martin Anthony Nsubuga has resumed his position as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Uganda Retirement Benefits Regulatory Authority (URBRA).Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Crisis Driving Migration Says Chamisa May 5, 2026[263Chat] Former opposition leader Nelson Chamisa has called for peaceful coexistence among African nationals in South Africa, condemning xenophobia and violence targeting migrants.Nigeria: CBN's Reforms Bolstering Economy's Resilience, Rekindling Growth Prospects May 5, 2026[This Day] Some of the reforms introduced by the Central Bank of Nigeria are serving as buffers against global economic shocks, helping to sustain confidence of investors and raising growth prospects, writes Ayodeji Ake Definitely a must seen, / Beautiful Uganda Read more The best view in the world / Kenya & Tanzania Read more Zambia - A test of lorem ipsum dolor sit amet Read more If you ever visit Africa, you have to come see Namibia Read more Why this is heaven on earth / Botswana? 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