[ANA] The second edition of Shaping the Future of African Media, organised by Africa News Agency (ANA) on April 29 and 30 in Accra, brought together media leaders, policymakers, investors, entrepreneurs, digital experts, communication professionals and African creators around an issue that has now become central: transforming African narratives into levers of economic power, global influence and sovereignty.

[New Era] Workers' Day should be viewed not only as a commemoration, but also as a moment to critically assess the condition and wellbeing of workers today. It is a day that invites reflection on how far we have come, and how far we still need to go in ensuring dignity, fairness and justice in the world of work.

[New Era] Fighting crime through stronger collaboration with communities and law enforcement is among the short-term priorities that newly-elected Windhoek East councillor Jochen Traut has set for his tenure.

[New Era] As Namibia prepares to mark International Workers' Day tomorrow, a new approach to the commemoration is emerging.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Public universities have recorded a sharp decline in government funding over the past three years, according to data from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS).

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Preparations for this year's Labour Day celebrations are complete, the Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU) has announced.

[New Times] SMEs will get a grace period of up to 24 months while they stabilise and expand.

[Daily Maverick] A transactional political economy in Zimbabwe fosters corruption and dependency, as loyalty to power trumps democratic principles, disenfranchising everyday citizens.

[Africa Check] Global oil prices rise and fall, but Kenya's pump prices stay high? The data says, mostly yes

[Ghanaian Times] The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has dismissed claims that the growing call for reparative justice for the transatlantic slave trade is driven by financial interests, particularly among African leaders.

[Ghanaian Times] PRESIDENT John Dramani Mahama has assured residents of Fuveme and Blekusu in the Anloga District and Ketu South Municipality respectively that funds for the construction of their sea defence systems were intact.

[GroundUp] Protesters diverted from the agreed route and attacked immigrants