Africa: All of Africa Today - April 6, 2026

Author: Melody ChirondaPublished on: April 6, 2026Country: Cameroon

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Africa: All of Africa Today - April 6, 2026

Cameroon's President Paul Biya is set to appoint a vice-president for the first time in over 43 years following controversial constitutional changes. At least two people have died and dozens are missing after a migrant boat capsized in the Mediterranean, with 32 survivors rescued. Senegal has banned non-essential ministerial travel due to rising oil prices, with Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko announcing further measures to curb government spending.

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