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1. Zimbabwe: Proposed Medical Aid Reforms Spark Fears of Healthcare Crisis in Zimbabwe

   [263Chat] Zimbabwe's proposed overhaul of medical aid regulations has sparked fierce debate, with industry players warning that the changes could trigger rising healthcare costs, reduced access, and the collapse of private medical cover for thousands of citizens.

2. South Sudan: Famine in South Sudan Projected to Worsen Without Humanitarian Intervention

   [IPS] United Nations -- In 2026, the humanitarian situation in South Sudan has taken a considerable turn for the worse, with widespread food shortages, ongoing disruptions to food production systems, and rising rates of malnutrition affecting over half of the population. Compounded by the vast scale of needs and an overwhelming lack of access to basic services, humanitarian experts warn that nationwide levels of hunger are projected to worsen to catastrophic levels if urgent intervention is not secured.

3. Kenya: Nairobi Expressway Waives Tolls On Select Exits After Flooding Causes Major Traffic Snarl-Up

   [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Motorists travelling from Mlolongo towards Nairobi's city centre will temporarily enjoy free passage on select Nairobi Expressway exits after severe waterlogging along the A8 corridor triggered heavy traffic congestion.

4. Africa: Zambia Govt 'Postponement' of RightsCon 2026 Slammed

   [HRW] The Zambian government's decision to postpone RightsCon 2026, effectively canceling the summit, raises concerns about the authorities' commitment to free expression and assembly and about possible Chinese government interference, Human Rights Watch said today. The 14th edition of RightsCon was scheduled to be held in Lusaka, Zambia's capital, from May 5 to 8, 2026.

5. Africa: All of Africa Today - May 1, 2026

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