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Fri, 17 May 2024 12:32:02 GMTSouth Africa: Deadly George Building Collapse - Rescue Operation Ends
[allAfrica] Cape Town -- The George building rescue operation is concluded, Western Cape officials announced today.
Fri, 17 May 2024 11:40:22 GMT
Sudan: People Abandoned During Violence, Humanitarian Void in Central Darfur
[MSF] As the fighting in Sudan between the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) began in April 2023, the displaced people of Al-Hasahisa camp, in Zalingei, capital of Central Darfur state, found themselves caught in between ...
Fri, 17 May 2024 11:38:47 GMT
Nigeria: Mosque Set On Fire During Morning Prayer
[Daily Trust] The death toll from the arson purportedly committed in Kano by an aggrieved youth, 38-year-old Shafiu Abubakar, has risen to 10, while 14 patients have continued to struggle for survival in the hospital.
Fri, 17 May 2024 11:37:00 GMT
South Africa: New Police Station Finally Opens in Khayelitsha, Ending a Nearly 20-Year Wait
[GroundUp] Construction of a permanent station in Makhaza will start next year, says Bheki Cele
Fri, 17 May 2024 10:44:51 GMT
Senegal: Senegal's PM Sonko Questions Future of French Military Presence in Dakar
[RFI] Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has raised the possibility of closing French military bases in the West African country in a wide-ranging speech that also touched on the euro-backed CFA franc currency, oil and gas deals and LGBTQ+ right...
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Saturday May 18 2024 06:49:56News24 | Rwanda deports senior Human Rights Watch researcher
A Human Rights Watch (HRW) researcher was this week deported on arrival in Kigali, as relations between the organisation and the Paul Kagame regime remain strained.
Thursday May 16 2024 20:05:42
News24 | Ex-con tenderpreneur now owns exiled Zimbabwean police chief's R130m house
Exiled former Zimbabwe Republic Police commissioner Augustine Chihuri's R130-million mansion in Harare has been snapped up by Wicknell Chivayo.
Thursday May 16 2024 05:30:08
News24 | Zimbabwe unleashes police, intelligence services on people rejecting new ZiG currency
A month after the introduction of the gold-backed ZiG currency in Zimbabwe, the government has set up Gestapo-like surveillance mechanisms to catch those who reject the new money.
Wednesday May 15 2024 14:56:08
News24 | Last Rwanda genocide fugitives sought by int'l court confirmed dead, but 1 000 more still at large
Ryandikayo and Charles Sikubwabo, the two last remaining fugitives wanted by an international court over the 1994 genocide in Rwanda, have been confirmed dead, prosecutors said Wednesday, more than 25 years after their demise.
Wednesday May 15 2024 08:50:04
News24 | Zim cabinet says more than half the country needs food aid as it reels from El Niño
Zimbabwe’s cabinet has said more than half of the nation’s population of about 15 million people will immediately need food aid until March next year, as the country reels from the impact of the El Niño weather phenomenon that’s already slashe...
Benin
Thu, 16 May 2024 14:16:52 GMTBenin Gives Green Light for Niger's Oil Exports to China
[DW] Benin was blocking a pipeline exporting crude oil from Niger to China. Now the trade dispute appears to have been resolved with China's mediation.
Thu, 16 May 2024 04:25:30 GMT
Can China Resolve Niger-Benin Border Dispute?
[DW] Benin is blocking Niger's crude oil exports to China -- while Niger refuses to open its land borders to goods from Benin in a tit-for-tat trade spat.
Tue, 14 May 2024 04:22:47 GMT
Climate Adaptation Efforts Necessary for Sustainable and Resilient Growth
[World Bank] Cotonou -- According to the second edition of the Benin Economic Update Report, achieving sustainable and resilient economic growth in the coming decades will depend on efforts to adapt and finance climate investments.
Mon, 29 Apr 2024 12:27:27 GMT
Traders Worry Over Rising Extortion On Nigeria-Benin Border
[Daily Trust] Traders, clearing agents and drivers have expressed concerns over the proliferation of checkpoints mounted by security operatives on the Seme Border-Mile 2 corridor.
Thu, 25 Apr 2024 15:51:03 GMT
Major Step in Malaria Prevention As Three West African Countries Roll Out Vaccine
[GAVI] Cotonou/Freetown/Monrovia -- In a significant step forward for malaria prevention in Africa, three countries - Benin, Liberia and Sierra Leone - today launched a large-scale rollout of the life-saving malaria vaccine targeting millions of chil...
Botswana
Fri, 10 May 2024 08:01:22 GMTAfrican Sci-Fi - Body Hopping, Artificial Wombs and Angry Ghosts in a Future Botswana
[The Conversation Africa] Tlotlo Tsamaase has already proved her talent for African science fiction. Her masterly short stories, one previously shortlisted for the Caine Prize, are helping put Botswana on the literary map.
Wed, 08 May 2024 04:50:29 GMT
Botswana President Calls for Solutions to Issues Affecting the Media in Southern Africa
[MISA] President Masisi, who was the guest of honour, paid tribute to MISA Regional, MISA Botswana and UNESCO for organising the event, which is now a mainstay on the regional calendar.
Wed, 01 May 2024 05:54:52 GMT
ANC Veteran Disappointed Over State Capture Leaders on Party List - South African News Briefs - May 1, 2024
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Wed, 01 May 2024 04:45:50 GMT
Botswana's Diamond Industry Gets Boost Amid Global Uncertainty
[VOA] Gaborone -- Botswana's diamond trade is on the rise despite industry uncertainty over efforts to sanction Russian stones. De Beers has relocated its auctions headquarters from Singapore to Botswana, while the secretariat of the Kimberley Proces...
Tue, 30 Apr 2024 04:42:49 GMT
Botswana Pumps Water Into Drying Channels to Aid Stranded Hippos
[VOA] Gaborone, Botswana -- Herds of endangered hippos are stuck in drying ponds in Botswana's northwest as the El Nino-induced drought takes its toll on wildlife.
Burkina Faso
Thu, 16 May 2024 04:25:42 GMTNiger, Mali, Burkina Faso's Decision to Leave Complicating Regional Security - Ecowas
[Daily Trust] The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), on Tuesday, said the decision of the trio of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger Republic to leave the regional bloc is complicating the security situation in the region.
Mon, 06 May 2024 12:42:18 GMT
Healing Hidden Wounds - Surviving Armed Violence in Burkina Faso
[ICRC] Post-traumatic stress, insomnia, becoming withdrawn and irritable ... For people who have witnessed violence, there are the hidden wounds that have a serious impact on their lives - and civilians in Burkina Faso are sadly no stranger to them.
Fri, 03 May 2024 16:44:10 GMT
Military Regimes Have Turned the Sahel Into a 'Black Hole' of Information
[RFI] In the central Sahel, journalists and reporters have seen their working conditions deteriorate ever since the countries were taken over by military juntas, reports by international organisations marking World Press Freedom Day on Friday have fo...
Thu, 02 May 2024 10:53:59 GMT
Military Junta Blocks Access to More International Media Institutions
[RSF] Reporters Without Borders (RSF) condemns an alarming decline in press freedom in Burkina Faso, whose military junta suspended access to nine international news outlets in the space of 48 hours for covering a Human Rights Watch report about an a...
Tue, 14 May 2024 09:38:20 GMT
Joint Statement On Civilian Massacres and Media Suspensions in Burkina Faso
[State Department] The following joint statement was released by the Governments of the United Kingdom and the United States of America.
Burundi
Mon, 13 May 2024 09:55:09 GMTRwanda Denies Involvement in Bujumbura Deadly Blasts
[Nile Post] Kigali -- The Rwandan government has strongly rejected accusations that it facilitated grenade attacks that killed at least three people in the Burundian capital Bujumbura.
Tue, 14 May 2024 12:30:57 GMT
Almost 1 Million People in Kenya, Burundi, Tanzania, and Somalia Affected As Unprecedented Heavy Rains Continue to Wreak Havoc in Eastern Africa
[Unicef] Nairobi -- UNICEF and other humanitarian agencies are stepping up life-saving emergency relief to children and affected communities
Thu, 09 May 2024 08:01:35 GMT
Unprecedented Flooding Displaces Hundreds of Thousands Across East Africa
[UN News] "Unprecedented and devastating" flooding in east Africa has triggered widespread displacement with hundreds of thousands forced from their homes in Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, Ethiopia and Tanzania, UN humanitarians warned on Wednesday...
Thu, 02 May 2024 04:54:23 GMT
Lake Tanganyika Reaches Record Levels, Submerging Parts of Burundi
[African Arguments] Burundi is struggling to provide relief to hundreds of thousands and protect infrastructure as floods cause devastation.
Thu, 18 Apr 2024 14:01:38 GMT
Where Will Kenya Host Ivory Coast, Burundi in World Cup Qualifiers?
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya is faced with the possibility of hosting African champions Ivory Coast and neighbors Burundi outside the country, if renovation works at the Nyayo National Stadium will not be complete by June, when the next two rounds o...
Cameroon
Thu, 02 May 2024 04:55:31 GMTCameroon Workers Want Job Security, Better Pay Amid Price Hikes
[VOA] Yaounde, Cameroon -- Hundreds of thousands of workers across Cameroon are observing International Labor Day on May 1 by marching against abuses they say include illegal dismissals and failure to pay the $70 monthly minimum wage, even as the cos...
Tue, 30 Apr 2024 15:09:11 GMT
Japan and WFP Support Displaced Communities in Cameroon's Crises-Affected Areas
[WFP] Yaounde -- The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a US$ 1.2 million contribution from the Government of Japan to support 36,200 crisis-affected people in Cameroon. The contribution will allow WFP to provide an unconditional food...
Tue, 30 Apr 2024 15:19:50 GMT
Managing Nigeria-Cameroon Forest and Wildlife
[Daily Trust] Environment involves living organisms and the non-living physical conditions which are inseparable but inter-related. The living and physical components are linked together through nutrient cycles and energy flows.
Thu, 25 Apr 2024 12:30:53 GMT
Curbing Feuds Over Water in Cameroon's Far North
[Crisis Group] Disputes over water in the northern tip of Cameroon turned deadly in 2021, taking on a troubling ethnic dimension. The authorities have striven to contain the fighting, but to be sure of preventing a recurrence, they need to address th...
Fri, 26 Apr 2024 02:05:51 GMT
The Women Leading the Charge Against Malaria in Cameroon
[Global Fund] We have new tools, but it is the health workers on the frontline who make the difference against malaria.
Cape Verde
Central Africa
Fri, 17 May 2024 18:11:23 GMTAngola: Angola Journalist William Tonet's Home Invaded By Gunman As Defamation Case Continues
[CPJ] New York -- Angolan authorities should credibly investigate a break-in at the home of prominent journalist William Tonet and drop the criminal defamation charges he faces, the Committee to Protect Journalists said Friday.
Fri, 17 May 2024 13:21:52 GMT
Congo-Kinshasa: Residents Worry As DRC Rebels Frantically Exploit Coltan Mine
[VOA] Goma, DR Congo -- Reputed to be the coltan capital of the world, the mining town of Rubaya, in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, has fallen into the hands of rebels. The fall of Rubaya is causing a stir among local residents who fear M2...
Fri, 17 May 2024 11:38:24 GMT
Rwanda: Rib Arrests Genocide Suspect Who Hid in House for 23 Years to Evade Justice
[New Times] The Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) announced on Thursday, May 16, the arrest of a suspected perpetrator of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi who, for the past 23 years, was hiding in a neighbour's house in Nyanza District to evade ju...
Fri, 17 May 2024 10:43:05 GMT
Rwanda: President Ruto in Kigali for 2024 Africa CEO Forum
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has arrived in Rwanda's Capital Kigali for the 2024 Africa CEO Forum.
Fri, 17 May 2024 11:38:36 GMT
Rwanda: Presidential Polls - Kagame Submits Candidature
[New Times] President Paul Kagame has formally submitted his candidature as he seeks re-election in the upcoming polls due in July.
Central African Republic
Wed, 01 May 2024 04:45:49 GMTFormer President François Bozizé Must Face Trial for Crimes Against Humanity
[AI London] Responding to the arrest warrant issued by the Special Criminal Court in Central African Republic against former President François Bozizé, Samira Daoud, Amnesty International's Regional Director for West and Central Africa, sai...
Fri, 26 Apr 2024 02:05:54 GMT
Bangui - Flooded Families Seek Drier Land Due to Climate Crisis
[OCHA] By Najwa Mekki
Mon, 22 Apr 2024 04:41:45 GMT
Over 50 Drown After Boat Capsizes in Mpoko River
[DW] The boat passengers were reportedly on their way to a funeral when the boat sank. Authorities said they were still looking for other people, with the total number of passengers still unknown.
Mon, 22 Apr 2024 04:41:44 GMT
20 Dead After Ferry Sinks in Central African Republic, Witnesses Say
[VOA] Bangui, Central African Republic -- At least 20 people have drowned in Central African Republic after a ferry sank while carrying passengers on a river, witnesses said Saturday.
Chad
Mon, 13 May 2024 07:24:04 GMTChad Deploys Combat-Ready Troops As Post-Election Violence Spikes
[VOA] Yaounde, Cameroon -- Chad says it has deployed combat-ready troops to stop armed attacks and maintain peace as the death toll increased to 12 people in post-election violence on Saturday. At least 90 people have sustained severe injuries in the...
Fri, 10 May 2024 15:47:03 GMT
Chad Deploys Troops As Opposition Protests After Deby Named Election Winner
[VOA] Yaounde -- Chad has ordered the immediate deployment of troops to maintain peace, especially in the capital, N'djamena, after provisional results of the May 6 presidential elections surprisingly published on Thursday night declared transitional...
Fri, 10 May 2024 11:51:55 GMT
Junta Chief Deby Declared Winner of Presidential Vote
[DW] His father ruled Chad for a generation and now Mahamat Deby Itno has consolidated the family dynasty with victory in the presidential election.
Fri, 10 May 2024 15:44:44 GMT
Chad Presidential Election - Junta Chief Deby Declared Winner
[DW] His father ruled Chad for a generation and now Mahamat Deby Itno has consolidated the family dynasty with victory in the presidential election.
Fri, 10 May 2024 16:13:49 GMT
After Elections On May 6th - President Deby Declared Winner
[Agenzia Fides] N'djamena -- "The celebrations lasted late into the night, with the military firing into the air," report local sources from N'Djamena, capital of Chad, where yesterday interim President Mahamat Deby Itno was declared the winner of th...
Comoros
Congo-Brazzaville
Thu, 25 Apr 2024 04:34:25 GMTCongo Brazzaville Declares Mpox Epidemic
[New Times] Republic of the Congo has declared an epidemic of mpox (monkeypox), a viral illness caused by the monkeypox virus, after 19 cases were confirmed across five regions, including the capital Brazzaville, according to reports.
Congo-Kinshasa
Mon, 13 May 2024 07:26:28 GMTDRC Journalist Blaise Mabala Freed After 4 Months in Jail Over Insult to Governor
[CPJ] Kinshasa -- The Committee to Protect Journalists welcomes the acquittal and release of journalist Blaise Mabala after more than four months in detention and calls for authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to swiftly reform their l...
Fri, 10 May 2024 07:43:49 GMT
8 Killed in Attack On DR Congo Health Center
[VOA] At least eight civilians died Thursday in an attack on a health center in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, according to media reports that cited locals.
Thu, 09 May 2024 09:39:16 GMT
The Minerals Security Partnership Welcomes New Deal in Minerals Offtake and Processing Between Stl in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Umicore in Belgium
[State Department] The United States, as Chair of the Minerals Security Partnership (MSP), and MSP partners welcome the new deal finalized between STL, a subsidiary of La Générale des Carrières et des Mines (Gécamines) in the Demo...
Thu, 09 May 2024 07:56:15 GMT
Joint Statement - Ingos in DR Congo Call for a Cessation of Hostilities and the Respect for International Humanitarian Law
[Norwegian Refugee Council] A deadly attack on Friday 3 May directly hit displacement sites hosting over 55,000 families around Goma in the North Kivu province in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Fri, 10 May 2024 07:33:44 GMT
SADC Inter-Ministerial Task Force Meeting of Ministers of Trade, Transport and Security Matters Between DR Congo, Zambia
[SADC] The Southern African Development Community (SADC) held an Inter-Ministerial Task Force Meeting of Ministers of Trade, Transport, Infrastructure and Security Portfolios from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and from the Republic of Zambia...
Djibouti
Thu, 16 May 2024 14:32:03 GMTSomali Parliament Speaker Meets With Djibouti's President Ismail Omar Guelleh
[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- In a significant diplomatic move, Somali Parliament Speaker Sheikh Aden Madobe met with Djibouti's President Ismail Omar Guelleh on May 16, 2024.
Thu, 16 May 2024 16:14:07 GMT
President El-Sisi Meets Djibouti's President Guelleh On the Sidelines of the Arab Summit
[Egypt Online] President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with President of Djibouti, Ismail Omar Guelleh, on the sidelines of the 33rd Arab Summit in Bahrain.
Tue, 14 May 2024 04:02:04 GMT
Djibouti Hit As Ethiopia Shifts Transit Cargo to Port of Lamu
[Business Day Africa] Djibouti faces a major setback as Ethiopia shifts its transit cargo operations to the Port of Lamu, providing a substantial boost to the LAPSSET project.
Mon, 13 May 2024 07:22:40 GMT
Ethiopia, Djibouti Take Over Management of Ethio-Djibouti Railway After Six Years of Commercial Operations
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Six years after to the commencement of the Ethio-Djibouti Railway's operations, the Chinese Railway Construction Corporation (CRCC) has formally relinquished management responsibilities to the Ethiopian and Djiboutian ...
Fri, 03 May 2024 10:44:23 GMT
Change of Command At CJTF-HOA - a New Chapter Begins With General Cashman
[Horn of Africa Joint Task Force] Djibouti -- On Saturday, April 27, 2024, after nearly two years as commanding general of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, Maj. Gen. Jamelle Shawley transfers command to Brigadier General Brian T. Cashman. ...
East Africa
Fri, 17 May 2024 11:40:22 GMTSudan: People Abandoned During Violence, Humanitarian Void in Central Darfur
[MSF] As the fighting in Sudan between the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) began in April 2023, the displaced people of Al-Hasahisa camp, in Zalingei, capital of Central Darfur state, found themselves caught in between ...
Fri, 17 May 2024 10:12:34 GMT
Somalia: Somalia and Kenya Draft Historic Defence Agreement
[Radio Dalsan] The Somali Cabinet convened a high-level meeting to review a draft defence agreement between Somalia and its neighbouring country, Kenya.
Fri, 17 May 2024 09:42:07 GMT
Uganda: Home Births On Decline in Uganda
[Nile Post] The traditional practice of home births in Uganda is experiencing a significant decline, as more women opt for institutional deliveries in hospitals and health centers.
Fri, 17 May 2024 18:10:17 GMT
Sudan: Sudan War - Vital Lifeline Returns to North Kordofan Capital
[Dabanga] El Obeid -- Community leaders of El Obeid, capital of North Kordofan, earlier this week reached an agreement with commanders of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in the area to reopen the road linking El Obeid with Tandalti in White Nile state...
Fri, 17 May 2024 12:27:41 GMT
Sudan: UN's Rights Chief Says Horrified By Sudan Escalation As Famine Draws Nearer
[UN News] The UN's top human rights official has personally intervened to try to stop spiralling violence in Sudan that's having a terrifying impact on millions of civilians, who humanitarians say are "staring famine in the face".
East Africa
Fri, 17 May 2024 11:40:22 GMTSudan: People Abandoned During Violence, Humanitarian Void in Central Darfur
[MSF] As the fighting in Sudan between the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) began in April 2023, the displaced people of Al-Hasahisa camp, in Zalingei, capital of Central Darfur state, found themselves caught in between ...
Fri, 17 May 2024 10:12:34 GMT
Somalia: Somalia and Kenya Draft Historic Defence Agreement
[Radio Dalsan] The Somali Cabinet convened a high-level meeting to review a draft defence agreement between Somalia and its neighbouring country, Kenya.
Fri, 17 May 2024 09:42:07 GMT
Uganda: Home Births On Decline in Uganda
[Nile Post] The traditional practice of home births in Uganda is experiencing a significant decline, as more women opt for institutional deliveries in hospitals and health centers.
Fri, 17 May 2024 18:10:17 GMT
Sudan: Sudan War - Vital Lifeline Returns to North Kordofan Capital
[Dabanga] El Obeid -- Community leaders of El Obeid, capital of North Kordofan, earlier this week reached an agreement with commanders of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in the area to reopen the road linking El Obeid with Tandalti in White Nile state...
Fri, 17 May 2024 12:27:41 GMT
Sudan: UN's Rights Chief Says Horrified By Sudan Escalation As Famine Draws Nearer
[UN News] The UN's top human rights official has personally intervened to try to stop spiralling violence in Sudan that's having a terrifying impact on millions of civilians, who humanitarians say are "staring famine in the face".
Equatorial Guinea
Mon, 06 May 2024 13:54:36 GMTPandor On Working Visit to Equatorial Guinea
[SAnews.gov.za] International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Dr Naledi Pandor, is on a two-day working visit to Republic of Equatorial Guinea.
Eritrea
Thu, 09 May 2024 11:27:30 GMTEritrea's Presentations On Progress in Health and Education to the Upr Session (Geneva, 6 May 2024)
[Shabait] The government has maintained a continuous focus on improving access to and quality of healthcare in the country for the last three decades. In close cooperation with development partners, health is now a guaranteed fundamental right in Eri...
Wed, 08 May 2024 04:38:46 GMT
Displaced Yet Again - Ethiopian and Eritrean Refugee Subjectivities in War Torn Sudan
[African Arguments] Debating Ideas reflects the values and editorial ethos of the African Arguments book series, publishing engaged, often radical, scholarship, original and activist writing from within the African continent and beyond. It offers deb...
Wed, 01 May 2024 12:19:29 GMT
Dialogue On Integration of National Values Into Legal Framework Concludes
[Shabait] The two-day dialogue that took place at the Asmara Palace Hotel, organized by the Ministry of Justice under the theme "Values and Justice," aimed at integrating Eritrean values with the legal framework, has concluded.
Wed, 01 May 2024 12:19:08 GMT
International Workers' Day Celebrations in Southern Region
[Shabait] Mendefera, 1 May 2024 - The Southern Region marked International Workers' Day, with early celebrations in Mendefera city on April 29, under the theme "Professional Competence Development Stimulant."
Wed, 01 May 2024 04:37:36 GMT
Adwa's Shadows - Eritrea's Forgotten War Veterans
[African Arguments] Ethiopia's triumph over Italy at Adwa is central to its national identity, but many Eritreans who were subjected to Emperor Menelik's brutal retribution for serving Rome recall the darker side of the story.
Ethiopia
Fri, 17 May 2024 18:18:07 GMTGovt Intensifying Efforts to Expand Solar Water Pump for Irrigation Development
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The government of Ethiopia has been exerting efforts to expand solar water pumps for irrigation development in an effort to raise the productivity and incomes of smallholder farmers in the country, according to Ministry of Water ...
Fri, 17 May 2024 18:14:28 GMT
Nation Earns Over 2.5 Billion USD From Export Trade in Nine Months
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration disclosed that the country has obtained more than 2.5 billion USD in the past nine months of the Ethiopian Fiscal Year.
Fri, 17 May 2024 18:13:45 GMT
PM Abiy Says Ethiopia's Achievement in Agricultural Sector Being Replicated in Industry
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said the gains Ethiopia has made in the agricultural sector are now being replicated in the industrial sector.
Fri, 17 May 2024 10:53:30 GMT
Ethiopia Protests 'Ill-Advised' Rights Assessment By U.S. Diplomat
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Ethiopia has labeled a recent speech by resident United States Ambassador Ervin Massinga as "ill-advised" faulting "uninformed assertions" contained in the statement.
Fri, 17 May 2024 10:44:52 GMT
Ethiopia Slams U.S. Ambassador's Recent Remarks As 'Ill-Advised' and 'Uninformed'
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- The Ethiopian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has criticized a recent policy speech delivered by U.S. Ambassador Ervin J. Massinga, deeming it "ill-advised" and containing "uninformed assertions" about the Ethiopian govern...
Gabon
Wed, 15 May 2024 04:23:37 GMTPost-Coup Dialogue Has Mapped Out Path to Democracy - Now Military Leaders Must Act
[The Conversation Africa] At the end of April 2024, a long and peaceful process of national dialogue in Gabon between the military junta, presided over by coup leader General Brice Oligui Nguema, and civil society, represented by 580 civilians, came ...
Wed, 01 May 2024 04:45:40 GMT
Gabon Divided Over Dialogue Proposal to Suspend Political Parties
[VOA] Yaounde, Cameroon -- Gabon's opposition is divided over a measure proposed at the country's national dialogue to suspend close to 200 political parties until further notice and bar members of ousted President Ali Bongo's Gabonese Democratic Par...
Thu, 25 Apr 2024 04:34:29 GMT
Gabon's Dialogue Proposes National Rebirth, Presidential Term Limits
[VOA] Yaounde, Cameroon -- Gabon's month-long national dialogue intended to lay the groundwork for restoring civilian rule in the Central African nation concludes at the end of April, with delegates proposing a range of options for new governance.
Thu, 25 Apr 2024 04:45:15 GMT
Rwanda, Gabon Eye Deeper Economic Ties
[New Times] A delegation of Gabonese business leaders on Wednesday, April 24, concluded a two-day visit to Rwanda, during which the two parties explored trade and investment opportunities, as both countries mull deepening economic and bilateral ties.
Mon, 22 Apr 2024 08:21:01 GMT
Paris Court to Rule On Corruption Charges Against Gabon Ex-President's Daughter
[RFI] A Paris court is preparing to deliver its verdict on corruption charges against Pascaline Bongo, the daughter and chief of staff of Gabon's late president, Omar Bongo. She is accused of accepting millions of euros to help a French company secur...
Gambia
Fri, 17 May 2024 10:42:57 GMTOusman Sonko Gets Maximum Punishment
[JusticeInfo.net] Mariam Sankanu is a Gambian investigative journalist with Malagen, The Gambia's premier media platform specialised in investigative journalism and fact-checking. She had previously worked with African Network against Extrajudicial K...
Fri, 17 May 2024 10:18:43 GMT
President Barrow Tours Gambian Owned Agribusinesses
[Foroyaa] G-Farms Limited, a Gambian-owned agribusiness farm in Gunjur Sambuya, was recently visited by President Adama Barrow, giving the management of the farm a chance to voice their constraints in the sector to the President.
Fri, 17 May 2024 03:28:40 GMT
Calls for Rejection of Pro-FGM Bill Intensify As More CSOs Engage Na Committee
[Foroyaa] More civil society organisations (CSOs) have joined the call for the rejection of the proposed Women's (Amendment) Bill 2023 which is aimed at lifting the ban on female genital mutilation (FGM) in The Gambia.
Thu, 16 May 2024 16:05:20 GMT
Swiss Court Convicts Former Interior Minister For Crimes Against Humanity, Including Torture of Two Journalists
[RSF] A court in Switzerland has convicted a Gambian former top official for crimes against humanity and has sentenced him to 20 years in prison. Reporters Without Borders (RSF) welcomes the move and recalls that former president Yahya Jammeh, the ma...
Wed, 15 May 2024 15:26:05 GMT
Swiss Court Convicts Gambian Ex-Minister of Atrocities
[DW] A Swiss court has delivered a guilty verdict in the trial of former Gambian Interior Minister Ousman Sonko. He was accused of several crimes against humanity committed from 2000 to 2016.
Ghana
Fri, 17 May 2024 10:10:14 GMTPresidential Candidate Pledges To Uphold 'Traditional Values' Against Pro-LGBTQ Laws
[Accra Times] The presidential candidate of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has stated that he will not permit the activities of the LGBTQ+ community if he becomes president.
Fri, 17 May 2024 10:05:32 GMT
Soaring Price of Tomatoes Causes a Stir On Social Media
[Accra Times] Ranked 10th among 20 items with the highest inflation rates, fresh tomatoes have seen a substantial increase compared to the national inflation rate of 25%.
Fri, 17 May 2024 18:20:44 GMT
Speaker Swears in New Ejisu MP
[Accra Times] The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has sworn in newly-elected Ejisu MP, Kwabena Boateng during an emergency parliamentary session on Friday.
Fri, 17 May 2024 18:19:28 GMT
Chief Justice Demands Response From Kissi Agyebeng On Misconduct Allegations
[Accra Times] Other allegations by the petitioner against Agyabeng include violations of citizens' rights through arrests and detentions, violations of the right to information, and improper appointments of personnel to the office.
Fri, 17 May 2024 18:06:51 GMT
National Roaming Policy to Boost Mobile Coverage Across - Communication Minister
[GhanaToday] The government is implementing a National Roaming Policy that will allow network operators to leverage each other's infrastructure.
Guinea
Thu, 16 May 2024 04:34:25 GMTVictims of Unlawful Use of Force Still Waiting for Healthcare and Justice
[AI London] Guinea's authorities have repeatedly violated the human rights to peaceful assembly and freedom of expression since 2019, said Amnesty International in a new report documenting a sustained crackdown on protest that has left more than a hu...
Wed, 08 May 2024 14:02:10 GMT
Guinea Suspends Journalist Mamoudou Babila Keita and Inquisiteur Website for 6 Months
[CPJ] Dakar -- Guinea's media regulator should lift its suspension of the Inquisiteur outlet and journalist Mamoudou Babila Keita and allow the press to report on matters of public interest without fear of sanctions, the Committee to Protect Journali...
Wed, 01 May 2024 04:45:43 GMT
WFP and France Join Forces to Boost Food Security and Nutrition in Guinea
[WFP] CONAKRY- The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a EUR 1.5 million contribution from France for the provision of food and nutrition support to women, children, and farmers in Beyla and Lola prefectures of the Forest Guinea region...
Tue, 30 Apr 2024 10:32:00 GMT
Guinean Securities Assault and Seize Belongings of Liberia National Police Officers for Disrespect
[FrontPageAfrica] Ganta, Nimba County -- Five police officers alongside some immigration officers have been hospitalized in Ganta, Nimba County, following a severe beating they received from Guinean Joint Securities. Both sets of securities are assig...
Guinea Bissau
Thu, 25 Apr 2024 11:16:47 GMTN-Soft Continues Empowering African Economies With Guinea Bissau Being the Latest Adopter of Its Revenue Collection System
[New Dawn] African Media Agency/- N-Soft, the world's leading revenue mobilization provider, is thrilled to announce a major partnership with the Ministry of Finance in Guinea-Bissau. The governance technology provider will supervise transactional da...
Kenya
Mon, 13 May 2024 08:48:21 GMTKenya Floods Prompts Calls for Warning Systems
[SciDev.Net] Nairobi -- Kenya's worst flooding in decades highlights the urgent need for more robust mitigation efforts, including flood risk maps and early warning systems, say climate scientists.
Fri, 10 May 2024 08:00:01 GMT
Kenya Floods - As the Costs Add Up Pressure Mounts On a Country in Economic Crisis
[The Conversation Africa] There were early warnings that Kenya's long rain season - between March and May - was going to bring above-normal rainfall. The extreme intensity of the rain has resulted in devastating floods in many parts of the country. F...
Fri, 10 May 2024 16:14:41 GMT
New Report Urges Parliament to Strengthen the Independence of ODPC
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Parliament has been urged to strengthen the independence of the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) by amending the Data Protection Act to make the ODPC autonomous and separate it from the Ministry of Information...
Fri, 10 May 2024 11:44:15 GMT
Muteti, Stephen Mbugi, Tabitha Wanyama Among 20 Appointed As High Court Judges
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Senior Director in the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) Alexander Muteti is among twenty High Court Judges appointed by President William Ruto following Judicial Service Commission (JSC) recommendation.
Fri, 10 May 2024 08:11:42 GMT
Kenya Is Once Again in FATF's Crosshairs
[ISS] To curb money laundering, financial oversight of the real estate, legal, casino and transport sectors must be improved.
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Sun, 19 May 2024 11:00:00 +0300State priorities in sharp focus as Executive splurges on luxuries
Proposal to allocate Sh3 billion to renovate State House and Deputy President residences has irked Kenyans.
Sat, 18 May 2024 20:00:00 +0300
Limuru III: The return of Uhuru as leaders form Haki coalition
Thirty one parties from Mt kenya region pick retired president as the coalition leader, outfit to push for the regions agenda.
Fri, 17 May 2024 20:00:00 +0300
State asks Kenyans to contribute Sh150m and save man facing execution in Saudi
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi said under the prevailing circumstances Kenya has no money to secure the release of Stephen Munyakho who was to be executed on May 15.
Thu, 16 May 2024 19:00:00 +0300
Queries as DP Gachagua seeks Sh1.2bn to renovate offices, buy medals
Gachagua's office wants Sh1.12 billion to repair Karen residence and Harambee Annex as his office says the request also covers 'increased functions' of the Deputy President's spouse.
Wed, 15 May 2024 20:50:00 +0300
Treasury demand for more taxes will hurt Kenyans
Analysts says that Treasury should have considered outcomes of Finance Act, 2023.
Kenya News
Tue, 14 May 2024 19:53:09 +0300Ruiru-based traffic cop dies in a hit and run incident
Traffic police officer dies in hit and run incident in Ruiru, Kiambu; body moved to Kenyatta University Teaching and Referral Hospital morgue pending autopsy, investigations ongoing.
Sat, 11 May 2024 19:08:28 +0300
Displaced Nyando flooding victims receive aid from SHOFCO
Kisumu County residents who were displaced after River Nyando broke its banks last weekend have been given aid by well-wishers.
Sun, 05 May 2024 19:00:00 +0300
River Nyando breaks its banks escalating Kisumu flooding
Flooding worsens in Kisumu after River Nyando breaks its banks, affecting Ahero, Muhoroni and parts of Nyakach.
Wed, 01 May 2024 17:55:38 +0300
Migori Senator Eddy Oketch alleges collusion in union leadership
Migori Senator Eddy Oketch has raised concerns over what he perceives as a lack of democracy within union leadership.
Mon, 22 Apr 2024 10:13:02 +0300
Six killed in Narok road accident
Those injured were taken to the different hospitals in Narok town.
Lesotho
Fri, 17 May 2024 17:52:53 GMTMinister Cries in Court
[Lesotho Times] MINISTER of Labour and Employment, Tšeliso Mokhosi, broke into tears while testifying in court this week in the murder case of four police officers accused of the March 2016 murder of their colleague, Police Constable (PC) Mokal...
Fri, 17 May 2024 17:50:57 GMT
Letsoela Sued for M2 Million
[Lesotho Times] LESOTHO Defence Force (LDF) Commander, Lieutenant General Mojalefa Letsoela, faces more than M2 million worth of lawsuits from two men who claim to have been tortured by the army separately in 2022 and 2023.
Tue, 14 May 2024 14:36:39 GMT
Dry Season for Bantu
[Lesotho Times] Vodacom Premier League champions BANTU FC will end this season without anything new to add into their trophies' cabinet.
Tue, 14 May 2024 14:37:54 GMT
Taekwondo, Gymnastics Dropped From Ausc Region 5 Games Programme
[Lesotho Times] TAEKWONDO and gymnastics have been scrapped from the African Union Sport Council (AUSC) Region 5 Youth Games programme.
Tue, 14 May 2024 14:37:31 GMT
Army Boss Calls for State of Emergency to Clamp Down On Killers
[Lesotho Times] DEPUTY army commander, Major General Matela Matobakele, has called upon the legislature to consider imposing a three-month state of emergency to empower the army to sweep across the country and curb rampant murders gripping the nation...
Liberia
Fri, 17 May 2024 09:44:09 GMTGovt 'Flip-Flops' On Defense of Boakai's Use Of Private Jet
[New Dawn] President Joseph Nyuma Boakai is embroiled in controversy as accusations of violating Section 9.1 of the established code of conduct for public officials swirl here.
Fri, 17 May 2024 17:42:52 GMT
NPP Announces Move to Break Away From CDC, Vows to Re-Strategize to Win Future Presidential Elections
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Top officials of the National Patriotic Party (NPP), a constituent member of the Coalition for Democratic Change, have hinted they are ending their political marriage with the coalition and have no plan to renew.
Fri, 17 May 2024 17:41:34 GMT
Liberians Express Shock Over Pres. Boakai Use of Private Jets for Foreign Trips
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Liberians in and out of the country were shocked to see President Joseph Boakai flying a private jet when he (Boakai) once criticized then President George Weah for flying a private jet.
Fri, 17 May 2024 09:45:30 GMT
UP Is Incompetent to Win a Democratic Process
[New Dawn] Monrovia -- The chairman emeritus of the National Patriotic Party (NPP), Cyril Allen, slams the ruling Unity Party-led government for incompetence, saying it lacks the political infrastructure to win a democratic process in a contemporary ...
Fri, 17 May 2024 09:40:16 GMT
Koijee Blasts Sen. Dillon
[New Dawn] Monrovia -- The Secretary General of the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC), Jefferson Tamba Koijee, has blasted Senator Abe Darius Dillon of Montserrado County over alleged hypocrisy, branding the senator as a composition of deceptions ...
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Madagascar
Mon, 13 May 2024 18:39:02 GMTMadagascar's Ancient Baobab Forests Are Being Restored By Communities - With a Little Help From Ai
[The Conversation Africa] Six of the world's eight baobab species are indigenous to Madagascar, where the distinctive trees with giant trunks have historically grown in huge forests. But these forests are threatened by slash-and-burn agriculture - 4,...
Mon, 13 May 2024 12:33:23 GMT
Madagascar - Coordination, Convergence and Change From the Grass Roots Up
[UN News] How can people be best supported during humanitarian crises with limited aid budgets and what can be done to help those same people break out of the cycle of dependency caused by multiple crises and move towards more sustainable development...
Mon, 06 May 2024 04:50:43 GMT
First Person - Women in Madagascar Too Ashamed to Seek Help Giving Birth
[UN News] Some of the poorest women in an underdeveloped region south of Madagascar are "too ashamed" to seek the maternal health services they need, according to a midwife working in a health centre supported by United Nations agencies, but that may...
Thu, 25 Apr 2024 10:57:56 GMT
Malaria On the Rise With Healthcare Out of Reach in Madagascar
[MSF] Madagascar is one of the countries most affected by malaria. According to the Ministry of Public Health, the reported number of malaria cases in 2023 exceeded the national epidemic threshold: 2.8 million cases and 400 deaths were recorded, comp...
Thu, 25 Apr 2024 04:34:27 GMT
GPEI Boosts Madagascar's Fight Against Polio and Low Vaccination Rates
[GAVI] Antananarivo -- A high-level delegation of the Global Polio Elimination Initiative (GPEI) is in Madagascar to support the country in strengthening routine immunisation while combatting a polio outbreak in the country.Over the next three days, ...
Malawi
Fri, 17 May 2024 18:30:16 GMTChakwera Launches Malawi Red Cross 2024 Flag Week, Donates K2m
[Nyasa Times] President Lazarus Chakwera, who is also Patron of the Malawi Red Cross Society (MRCS), has today inaugurated the MRCS 2024 flag week with a donation of K2 Million.
Fri, 17 May 2024 03:21:36 GMT
WFP Welcomes UK Govt's £3 Million Contribution Towards Malawi's El Niño Appeal
[WFP] Lilongwe -- The World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a generous contribution of £3 million (USD 3.7 million) from the United Kingdom to the El Niño response appeal in Malawi. This critical support promptly addresses the urgent and esca...
Thu, 16 May 2024 14:40:49 GMT
Human Rights Lawyers Organisation Takes Up Poor Woman's Illegal Vending Case in Lilongwe
[Nyasa Times] A human rights lawyers organisation has bailed out a Lilongwe woman who is facing prosecution for illegal vending in the Capital City by providing her with probono services in court.
Thu, 16 May 2024 04:02:53 GMT
New Study Exposes Gender Bias in African Family Laws
[VOA] Blantyre, Malawi -- A new report finds that gaps in family laws in most African countries are fueling discrimination of women and girls. The report from the international NGO Equality Now says laws that favor men in matters of sex, marriage and...
Thu, 16 May 2024 04:25:48 GMT
Chakwera's Popularity Dwindles, Potential Defeat Looms in 2025 Elections
[Nyasa Times] As the 2025 presidential elections approach, there is a growing sentiment among Malawians that incumbent President Lazarus Chakwera may not be able to secure a second term in office.
Malawi Times
Sat, 18 May 2024 07:43:32 +0000Where are we, 30 years on?
Friday, 30 years ago, Malawians queued in an election to usher in a multiparty government, departing from another 30 years of one party rule. Has the country been moving forward, backwards, sideways or in all directions at the same time? Does democra...
Sat, 18 May 2024 07:15:53 +0000
Ministry slams council for Viphya forest land sale
Ministry of Natural Resources and Climate Change has halted the demarcation of plots along M1 Road in Viphya Forest, commonly known as Chikangawa, and has asked the M’Mbelwa District Council to cancel the advertisement and notice that it issued rec...
Sat, 18 May 2024 07:05:48 +0000
champions FCB Nyasa Big Bullets’ Kalisto Pasuwa unshaken despite slow start
Coach for TNM Super League defending champions FCB Nyasa Big Bullets Kalisto Pasuwa has said people should not read too much into results of the early stages of the season. The Zimbabwean tactician, who has won five consecutive TNM Super League title...
Sat, 18 May 2024 06:22:18 +0000
Tapping into artisanal mining to benefit both people and the world
Artisanal and Small-scale Miners (ASM) are the “orphans” of the mining world. The global mining industry, including some governments, perceives artisanal mining as a “residual sector.” Yet over 40 million artisanal miners toil in mines around...
Sat, 18 May 2024 06:15:39 +0000
‘We are more than these bodies that live in patriarchal societies’
Koleka Putuma is an esteemed South African Theatre Director, Writer, and Poet. Her debut poetry collection Collective Amnesia (2017) won the 2018 Glenna Luschei Prize for African poetry, and was named the 2017 book of the year by the City Press, and ...
Mali
Thu, 16 May 2024 04:25:42 GMTNiger, Mali, Burkina Faso's Decision to Leave Complicating Regional Security - Ecowas
[Daily Trust] The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), on Tuesday, said the decision of the trio of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger Republic to leave the regional bloc is complicating the security situation in the region.
Wed, 08 May 2024 06:53:27 GMT
Islamist Armed Groups, Ethnic Militias Commit Atrocities
[HRW] Nairobi -- An Al-Qaeda-linked Islamist armed group killed at least 32 civilians, including 3 children, and set fire to over 350 homes in central Mali in January 2024, forcing about 2,000 villagers to flee, Human Rights Watch said today. Earlier...
Fri, 03 May 2024 16:44:10 GMT
Military Regimes Have Turned the Sahel Into a 'Black Hole' of Information
[RFI] In the central Sahel, journalists and reporters have seen their working conditions deteriorate ever since the countries were taken over by military juntas, reports by international organisations marking World Press Freedom Day on Friday have fo...
Fri, 03 May 2024 14:02:30 GMT
Residents of Northeastern Mali Town Trapped, Blocked From Humanitarian Aid
[VOA] Nairobi, Kenya -- Save the Children says more than 140,000 people in the Malian town of Menaka, including 80,000 children, face malnutrition and disease due to a blockade by Islamic State-linked insurgents. The organization warns that the month...
Wed, 01 May 2024 04:45:41 GMT
Malian Forces Kill Islamic State Commander
[VOA] Nairobi, Kenya -- Mali's military government says its forces have killed a senior Islamic State commander, Abu Huzeifa, during a joint operation with Burkina Faso and Niger. Huzeifa, who had a $5 million bounty on his head, has been linked to h...
Mauritania
Wed, 15 May 2024 11:46:38 GMTPromoting Urban Renewal in Mauritania to Build Resilience
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Mon, 29 Apr 2024 11:00:41 GMT
Mauritians Strongly Endorse Media Freedom and Public Access to Govt Information
[Afrobarometer] Most citizens want a media that helps hold government accountable.
Thu, 25 Apr 2024 10:12:48 GMT
Mauritania President to Run for Second Term in June Polls
[RFI] Mauritania President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani said Wednesday he would run for a second term in presidential elections due in June.
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 11:02:00 GMT
Mauritania - the Latest Target in EU Migration Control
[ISS] Instead of serving as shields for Europe, African countries should pursue a common approach that puts their citizens first.
Mauritius
Fri, 10 May 2024 11:08:54 GMTPolicy Dialogue Meetings Held Between the Finance Minister and Several Ministers in the Context of the 2024-2025 Budget
[Government of Mauritius] The Minister of Finance, Economic Planning and Development, Dr Renganaden Padayachy, had Policy Dialogue Meetings with several Ministers, yesterday in Port Louis, in the context of the forthcoming 2024-2025 Budget.
Fri, 10 May 2024 07:15:59 GMT
Policy Dialogue Meetings - Finance Minister Meets Several Ministers in the Context of the Forthcoming 2024-2025
[Government of Mauritius] Policy Dialogue meetings were held, yesterday in Port Louis, between the Minister of Finance, Economic Planning and Development, Dr Renganaden Padayachy, and several Ministers in the context of the 2024-2025 Budget.
Tue, 07 May 2024 15:14:00 GMT
Mauritius Promotes Responsible Business Practices to Build Trust With Investors, States Minister Bholah
[Government of Mauritius] Mauritius has prioritised the promotion of responsible and ethical business practices to ensure that companies operating within its borders adhere to the highest standards of environmental stewardship, social responsibility,...
Mon, 29 Apr 2024 10:47:54 GMT
Prime Minister Inaugurates Village Hall and Mini Soccer Pitch At L'espérance
[Government of Mauritius] Every region in Mauritius, whether small or big, is receiving vital amenities and infrastructure, reflecting this Government's dedication to promoting inclusive growth.
Mon, 29 Apr 2024 10:50:33 GMT
Prime Minister Jugnauth Inaugurates Bel Air Rivière Sèche Mediclinic
[Government of Mauritius] The Bel Air Rivière Sèche Mediclinic, constructed to the tune of some Rs 90 million, with the aim of providing various health care services to the inhabitants of the region, was inaugurated, this afternoon, by the ...
Mozambique
Fri, 17 May 2024 18:41:53 GMTGaza and Inhambane Ghosts Will Have 7 Seats in Parliament
[Mozambique News Reports And Clippings] Ghosts can register and vote without being seen and Gaza ghosts will have 6 seats in parliament and Inhambane ghosts 1 seat. But candidates for parliament must be real people who can be seen, so these 7 seats w...
Fri, 17 May 2024 17:47:21 GMT
Government Asks for Lethal Equipment to Fight Terrorists
[AIM] Maputo -- The Mozambican government has asked the European Union (EU) for lethal equipment to fight Islamist terrorists in the northern Mozambican province of Cabo Delgado.
Wed, 15 May 2024 07:06:20 GMT
Child Soldiers Used in Raid On Cabo Delgado Town
[HRW] Johannesburg -- Islamist Armed Group Deploys Boys as Young as 13 in Attack on Macomia
Wed, 15 May 2024 10:38:01 GMT
George Building Collapse - South Africa Appeals to Embassies for Money to Repatriate Foreign Workers
[New Zimbabwe] The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (Dirco) said it is working with embassies and high commissions of countries including Malawi, Zimbabwe and Mozambique to facilitate the repatriation of foreign nationals who los...
Tue, 14 May 2024 14:30:16 GMT
Timely Outbreak Response, Enhanced Surveillance Halts Wild Poliovirus Transmission in Southern Africa
[WHO-AFRO] Brazzaville/Lilongwe/Maputo -- Following thorough assessments in Malawi and Mozambique, an independent Polio Outbreak Response Assessment Team (OBRA) today recommended the closure of the wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1) outbreak in Malawi and...
Namibia
Fri, 17 May 2024 10:42:59 GMTPresident Nangolo Mbumba Addresses the World Hydrogen Summit in Rotterdam
[Namibian] I feel honoured to have been invited to address this esteemed audience at the World Hydrogen Forum.
Fri, 17 May 2024 10:15:42 GMT
500-Bed Windhoek District Hospital Construction Commences
[Namibia Economist] The Groundwork for the Construction of a New 500-bed Windhoek District Hospital was officially initiated this week by the Health Minister, Dr Kalumbi Shangula, marking a significant stride in the local healthcare sector.
Fri, 17 May 2024 12:48:25 GMT
Eagles Aim to Soar in the Windies
[Namibian] The national cricket team, the Richelieu Eagles fly off today to embark on their third successive T20 World Cup in the West Indies.
Fri, 17 May 2024 12:48:24 GMT
Depleted Kudus Host Log Leaders Unam
[Namibian] A severely depleted FNB Kudus host FNB Unam in a Windhoek Lager Premier League top of the log clash at Walvis Bay tomorrow afternoon.
Fri, 17 May 2024 09:24:48 GMT
Trade Misinvoicing Fuels Illegal Money Movement
[Namibian] Businesses that deliberately misinvoice on transactions are contributing to the gap in Namibia's trade balance and illicit financial flows (IFFs).
Niger
Tue, 30 Apr 2024 17:34:36 GMTNAF Bombs Terrorists Who Attacked Troops in Niger
[Leadership] Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has hit terrorists who recently attacked and killed six soldiers in Shiroro, Niger State and destroyed their hideouts.
Fri, 26 Apr 2024 11:31:19 GMT
Niger's Military Coup Triggers Child Marriages, Sex Work in Neighboring Countries
[IPS] Cotonou/Benin -- A group of young girls aged between 15 and 17 sit tight, following attentively a lesson being taught by a Mualim (Islamic teacher) in a makeshift madrassah (Qur'anic school) located in one of the impoverished townships of Benin...
Mon, 29 Apr 2024 12:27:32 GMT
Niger Opens Discussions With Chinese Coy On Mechanised Farming
[Daily Trust] The Niger State government has opened discussion with a Chinese Company--YTO Group Corporation, and Tee-Pama Nigeria Limited for the procurement of durable tractors and other farming implements to support mechanised farming and boost lo...
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 04:41:19 GMT
U.S. Begins Talks On Withdrawal of Troops From Niger
[VOA] A Pentagon spokesman said Monday the U.S. has begun discussions with the military government of Niger about withdrawing of some 1,000 U.S. troop from two air bases in the nation.
Mon, 15 Apr 2024 11:20:47 GMT
X User's Claims On Niger's Kandadji Dam
[Daily Trust] The coup in Niger Republic created a standoff between the country and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The coup, which led to the toppling of the democratically elected president of the country, Mohammed Bazoum, l...
Nigeria
Wed, 01 May 2024 04:45:46 GMTOil Marketers Threaten Nationwide Strike
[This Day] The Chairmen, Forum of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) Tuesday threated to embark on a nationwide strike over the N200 billion bridging debt owed by the government.
Tue, 30 Apr 2024 15:45:47 GMT
Nigerian Passport Ranks World's 10th Worst Travel Document
[Vanguard] The Nigerian passport has ranked 191 out of 199 countries, making it the 10th worst travel document worldwide, according to VisaGuide's World Passport Index.
Wed, 01 May 2024 09:00:13 GMT
Northern Nigerian Governors Meet in Kaduna, Discuss Security, Development
[Premium Times] The meeting was the first in 2024. At a previous meeting in December 2023, similar issues of security and underdevelopment were discussed.
Wed, 01 May 2024 08:59:56 GMT
Sixteen Travellers Killed in Enugu Road Crash
[Premium Times] The victims were burnt beyond recognition, according to the police.
Wed, 01 May 2024 07:57:25 GMT
Child Labour As 'Indecent Work'
[This Day] The Child Rights Act should be enforced
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Sun, 19 May 2024 08:30:35 +0000BREAKING: Soludo sacks 21 transition committee chairmen in Anambra
Anambra state governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has sacked all the 21 local government transition chairmen in the state. The governor also asked the sacked chairmen to hand over the affairs of...
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Sun, 19 May 2024 06:51:38 +0000
100 golfers for new Owa of Igbajo Royal kitty
In a grand display of support and admiration for the new, Owa of Igbajo, HRH Oba Dr. ASK Makinde, over 100 golfers from across Nigeria have registered to compete in...
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Sun, 19 May 2024 06:47:40 +0000
Swiatek dominates Sabalenka to win Italian Open
World number one Iga Swiatek again got the best of Aryna Sabalenka, winning in straight sets to take the Italian Open title. Swiatek won a thriller against the world number...
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Sun, 19 May 2024 06:43:45 +0000
Aerthmetal, Nasarawa, others sign MoU to establish Uke Gold Company
In a landmark move poised to boost the local economy and Nigeria’s standing in the global mining sector, the Nasarawa State Government, Aerthmetal, and Boxmoor have formally signed a tripartite...
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Sun, 19 May 2024 06:42:37 +0000
Boniface celebrates Leverkusen’s unbeaten season with Nigerian flag
Boniface scored against Augsburg and celebrated in style as Leverkusen were formally coronated as Bundesliga champions following a historic unbeaten campaign. The 23-year-old striker helped Bayer Leverkusen to their first...
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Nigeria The Will
Sun, 19 May 2024 09:00:25 +0000Europa Final: Atalanta’s Gasperini Undaunted By Invincible Leverkusen
May 19, (THEWILL) – Gian Piero Gasperini has insisted his Atalanta side will not be intimidated by the formidable Bayer Leverkusen team they face in the Europa League final on Wednesday. The 66-year-old likened the German champions, who complet...
Sun, 19 May 2024 07:32:13 +0000
Finally, Fubara Moves to Silence Wike
May 19, (THEWILL)- After a coterie of Senior Advocates of Nigeria, SAN, last week averred that the defected 27-lawmakers in Rivers State have automatically lost their seats by virtue of extant Court of Appeal and Supreme Court pronouncements on a sim...
Sun, 19 May 2024 07:25:46 +0000
STATE POLICE: Look Before You Leap, Experts Urge FG, Governors
May 19, (THEWILL)- With the resounding call for state police from the executive and legislative chambers to town hall meetings, the advocates are winning the long-drawn battle to decentralise policing in Nigeria. The overwhelming security challenges ...
Sun, 19 May 2024 07:17:09 +0000
Air Peace CAMO Head Kassa Takes A Bow
May 19, (THEWILL) – The Management and staff of Air Peace Limited took out quality time on Friday night, May 17, 2024, at the Oriental Restaurant of The Shen Garden, Lagos, to bid farewell to Andy Mekonnon Kassa, its esteemed Head of Aviation, ...
Sun, 19 May 2024 07:12:38 +0000
Usyk Dethrones Fury To Become Undisputed Heavyweight King
May 19, (THEWILL) – In a historic night for boxing, Oleksandr Usyk pulled off a daring quest, defeating Tyson Fury via split decision, to claim the undisputed heavyweight championship of the world. The bout, held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, saw th...
Rwanda
Fri, 10 May 2024 07:50:00 GMTRwanda Can Be a Country Where No Woman Dies Giving Life
[New Times] Rwanda's story of progress in maternal health is nothing short of remarkable. The country has managed, in terms of maternal mortality, to move from the red zone 'extremely high' category to the second best 'moderate' category in just unde...
Fri, 10 May 2024 07:17:20 GMT
Rwanda Faces $7 Billion Funding Gap to Implement Climate Action Plan
[New Times] The government has identified a funding gap of $7.1 billion (Rwf 9 trillion) in order to meet its climate action targets under the Paris Agreement by 2030. The country plans to invest a total of $11.04 billion (Rwf 14 trillion) to reduce ...
Fri, 10 May 2024 07:17:36 GMT
Rwanda to Deploy New System for Improved Land Services
[New Times] People could be able to monitor the progress of their land service requests, and responsible public staff will be held accountable for delaying response once a new Land Administration Tracking Information System (LATIS) is rolled out, acc...
Wed, 08 May 2024 16:07:38 GMT
Rwanda, Tanzania Defence Forces Meet Over Border Security
[New Times] The Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) 5 Division on May 7 received a delegation from Tanzania People's Defence Force (TPDF) led by 202 Brigade Commander, Brig Gen Gabriel Elias Kwiligwa, who are in Rwanda for the 10th meeting of RDF and TPDF Bri...
Wed, 08 May 2024 06:49:24 GMT
How Will Govt Finance the 2024-2025 Budget?
[New Times] The government plans to spend an estimated Rwf5,690 billion in the fiscal year 2024/2025, an 11.2 per cent increase compared to the Rwf5,116 billion approved for the current fiscal year.
Senegal
Mon, 13 May 2024 07:19:26 GMTSenegal Buys Back Library of Poet-President Léopold Senghor From France
[RFI] More than 300 books collected by the first president of independent Senegal, Léopold Sédar Senghor, will be transferred to Dakar after the Senegalese government stepped in to stop them being auctioned off in France.
Thu, 09 May 2024 15:41:31 GMT
Senegalese President Raises Eyebrows Over Politicians' Involvement in Land Issues
[The Point] During his recent visit to Mbour 4, a week ago, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye expressed his annoyance at discovering that certain politicians were associated with a vast expanse of land, an attribution error which actually occurred in t...
Wed, 08 May 2024 13:09:14 GMT
Greenpeace Africa Applauds Senegal's Publication of Fishing Vessel List and Urges the Government to Join FiTI
[Greenpeace] Greenpeace Africa welcomes the decision of the new Senegalese government to publish the list of vessels authorized to fish in the country's national waters. This decisive action demonstrates the new administration's commitment to transpa...
Tue, 07 May 2024 15:03:15 GMT
Senegalese Army Chief Pledges Greater Security Cooperation With RDF
[New Times] The Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Senegal, Gen Mbaye Cissé, along with his delegation, on May 6, visited Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) Headquarters, where he pledged greater security cooperation between the two armie...
Wed, 01 May 2024 15:40:53 GMT
Senegalese Unions Voice Demands On First Labour Day March in Four Years
[RFI] After four years without a May Day parade because of Covid-19and other strategic reasons, Senegal has organised a rally for Labour Day this year. This will be President Bassirou Diomaye Faye's first interface with trade unions.
Seychelles
Mon, 29 Apr 2024 09:33:07 GMTWork Expected to Begin On Natural Disaster Mitigation Plans for Seychelles
[Seychelles News Agency] Work is expected to begin this week on the natural disaster mitigation plans for Seychelles around the main island of Mahe following recommendations from experts from Switzerland on how to prevent rockslides, landslides and o...
Mon, 29 Apr 2024 09:33:06 GMT
First-Ever Seychelles Coral Festival Draws Attention to Importance of Protection
[Seychelles News Agency] The first-ever Seychelles Coral Festival was held recently by the Seychelles Parks and Garden Authority (SPGA) to share information about corals and the different projects undertaken to protect them.
Fri, 26 Apr 2024 15:54:49 GMT
Greenpeace Teams Up With University of Seychelles for Seagrass Research Onboard Rainbow Warrior
[Seychelles News Agency] The Greenpeace ship, the Rainbow Warrior, arrived in Port Victoria in Seychelles after a week-long expedition with a team of scientists and students from the University of Seychelles exploring the seagrass meadows around Owen...
Fri, 26 Apr 2024 15:54:48 GMT
' La Digue Island Set to Offer New Tourist Attractions, Including Horses
[Seychelles News Agency] The L'Union Estate management is exploring the possibility of offering equestrian services at the L'Union Estate Park on La Digue, Seychelles' third most populated island, and an expression of interest has been launched to at...
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 12:03:28 GMT
Seychellois Boxer Joshua Cousin Wins Gold At Mandela African Boxing Cup
[Seychelles News Agency] Seychellois boxer Joshua Cousin has claimed a gold medal at the first-ever Mandela African Boxing Cup, after beating his opponent in the final on Sunday.
Sierra Leone
Thu, 09 May 2024 13:43:37 GMTDFC, Sierra Leone Promote Access to Reliable Energy With Up to $412 Million in Additional Financing and Political Risk Insurance
[DFC] DALLAS, TEXAS -- The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation's (DFC) Deputy Chief Executive Officer (DCEO) Nisha Biswal and Chief Minister of Sierra Leone David Moinina Sengeh today announced up to $412 million in financing and polit...
Thu, 09 May 2024 07:52:11 GMT
Sierra Leone - Leading a Nation At Political Crossroads
[Daily Trust] By Lindsay Barrett
Tue, 07 May 2024 15:09:34 GMT
Sierra Leone Visits Liberia On a Peer Exchange & Learning Mission
[Liberian Observer] A ten-man Sierra Leonean delegation arrived in the Country on Sunday, May 5, 2024, for a five-day peer learning and exchange between Liberia and Sierra Leone, two EITI-implementing West African Countries.
Mon, 29 Apr 2024 15:51:43 GMT
Fugitive Linked to Failed Coup Fatally Shot
[Concord] Police announced that Captain John Conteh, a wanted suspect in the failed November 26, 2023 coup, was shot and killed by law enforcement officers after attempting to evade capture once more.
Sat, 27 Apr 2024 10:18:50 GMT
Sierra Leone National Day
[State Department] On behalf of the United States of America, I offer congratulations to the people of Sierra Leone as you celebrate 63 years of independence.
Sierra Leone Patriotic Vanguard
Chinese writer Zheng Xiaoqiong
Water Becomes Water
By Zheng Xiaoqiong
Water becomes water's shape in the water, inside the machine we become
the image of the machine, the dusk becomes the machine's dusk,
in piercing we are pierced by the machine, we must use
a defective good...
BOF event was an extremely inspiring event
By Craig Wellington of BOF, Toronto
Black Opportunity Fund was extremely pleased to put on this incredibly inspiring event in partnership with Toronto Metropolitan University and the Black Scholarship Institute. House Speaker Greg Fergus shared ama...
Canada: 107 receive this year's B.I.G Black Ideas Grant
On May 14th, FFBC rewrote the story of Black self-determination, celebrating solutions, and building a future where every Black voice is heard, and every Black community thrives. The 107 recipients of the B.I.G Black Ideas Grant are a testament to t...
Saving lives and empowering communities in South Sudan's remote areas: Akon's journey from despair to hope
In the dusty outskirts of Nyamlel in Aweil West County, Northern Bahr el Gazal State, a grandmother's desperate plea for her granddaughter's life echoed through the corridors of a stabilization center. Akon Ayom, a 30-month-old girl, lay motionless,...
Emmy award-winning television broadcaster Gwen Tolbart
Emmy award-winning television broadcaster Gwen Tolbart, BA 95, will receive the International Excellence Award on May 28 at the Alumni Recognition Awards.
Gwen was the first Black news and weather anchor on Canada's The Weather Network. In 2023, sh...
Sierra Leone Standard Times
Somalia
Fri, 10 May 2024 07:48:23 GMTSomali Migrants Held Captive in Libya Rescued
[Shabelle] Tripoli -- At least 107 migrants, including women and children, have been released from a town in southeastern Libya, according to a spokesman for the Libyan army.
Fri, 10 May 2024 07:24:35 GMT
Somalia Calls for Termination of UN Political Mission
[VOA] Washington -- The Somali government has asked the U.N. Security Council to terminate the U.N. political mission in Somalia that has been helping the war-torn African country since 2013.
Thu, 09 May 2024 10:28:10 GMT
Somalia Issues Warning of Impending Flood Disruptions Across Multiple Regions
[Radio Dalsan] Somalia's federal government issued a warning on Tuesday about potential disruptions expected within the next ten days across several regions.
Fri, 10 May 2024 11:05:53 GMT
Somali NGO Consortium Meeting Convened in Mogadishu
[Radio Dalsan] The quarterly meeting of the Somali NGO Consortium consisting of Government and local NGOs was held today, with Somali NATO Disaster Management Agency (SODMA) serving as the chair; discussed the Standing Challenge, aiming to accelerate...
Thu, 09 May 2024 11:29:24 GMT
Southwest State Forces Capture Militants - a Significant Victory in Fight Against Al-Shabaab
[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- In a series of successful operations against the Al-Shabaab terrorist group, the Southwest state forces of Somalia have achieved notable victories, capturing 12 Al-Shabaab members and eliminating key figures within th...
South Africa AllAfrica
Mon, 13 May 2024 07:20:54 GMTGeorge Building Collapse - 16 Dead, 36 Still Not Found
[SAnews.gov.za] As rescue and recovery efforts continue into the sixth day at the site of the collapsed building at Victoria Street in George, the number of deaths has risen to 16.
Mon, 13 May 2024 08:48:34 GMT
IEC to Brief On Election Readiness
[SAnews.gov.za] The Electoral Commission (IEC) will on Tuesday brief media on the general readiness for 2024 National and Provincial Elections at Election House in Centurion.
Mon, 13 May 2024 07:23:40 GMT
Survivor Found 5 Days After George Building Collapse
[DW] Officials have described the rescue as a "miracle." Dozens of people are still missing after the collapse of the apartment building.
Fri, 10 May 2024 10:17:29 GMT
Ster-Kinekor Takes the Nostalgia Route, Introduces R50 Movie Tickets
[Fame Frenzy] About three weeks ago, Ster-Kinekor announced it would be retrenching more than 200 employees due to "operational issues."
Fri, 10 May 2024 07:59:35 GMT
South Africa's Public Service Is Dysfunctional - the 5 Main Reasons Why
[The Conversation Africa] A public policy works well if it's a good policy and if it's carried out well. Politicians make policy and specialist bureaucrats in the public service carry it out. These appointed officials are supposed to follow a strict ...
South Africa Business Day
Mon, 21 Mar 2016 08:50:40 +0200We have confidence in Zuma, says ANC
ANC secretary-general Gwede Mantashe says national executive committee had 'frank and robust' discussions on Gupta allegations
Mon, 21 Mar 2016 12:52:38 +0200
Sanral to start issuing summonses for e-toll debt
South African National Roads Agency will begin issuing summonses to individuals who have persistently failed to pay, while the High Court will handle companies
Mon, 21 Mar 2016 12:47:07 +0200
Cyril Ramaphosa misses Uitenhage service after air force flight cancelled
Technical difficulties follow problems with presidential plane Inkwazi that have been used to justify the call for a new R4bn jet — which opposition MPs oppose
Tue, 15 Mar 2016 05:41:19 +0200
SA must earn back trust, says Gordhan
Investors with billions in exposure to SA want fiscal stability, while ratings agency Moody’s arrives this week for a review after putting South Africa on notice for a downgrade
Mon, 21 Mar 2016 13:31:39 +0200
Integrity of financial institutions is pivotal, says ANC
Secretary-general Gwede Mantashe says economic transformation committee’s presentation to NEC focused on measures to build confidence and stoke growth
South Africa Independent
Sat, 18 May 2024 19:04:55 GMTMay 29 is D-Day, we are coming, they thought we were joking - Zuma
Sat, 18 May 2024 17:11:54 GMT
KZN police launch inquest following construction workers’ deaths at Ballito site
Sat, 18 May 2024 15:37:45 GMT
Primary school teacher in custody for raping two minors
Sat, 18 May 2024 14:54:58 GMT
UPDATE: One worker found alive, as four die in Ballito construction collapse
Sat, 18 May 2024 14:29:45 GMT
Police failed me dismally: Pretoria woman in road spiking incident says she frantically tried to stop police cars
South Africa Mail & Guardian
Sun, 19 May 2024 08:00:00 +0000‘Living in fear’ in relentless battle for east DRC
The conflict has raged between rebels of the March 23 Movement and Congolese armed forces since late 2021
Sun, 19 May 2024 07:00:00 +0000
FROM THE ARCHIVES | Elections 2009: Towards a moral vision
This is an edited version of author Pumla Gobodo-Madikizela’s article in the Mail & Guardian, 24 to 29 April 2009.
Sun, 19 May 2024 05:00:00 +0000
‘Midwife’ sued after twins die
The parents have opened a criminal case against Caitlyn Collins, who they allege purported to be a midwife who could assist with a home birth
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Taking pot shots at Polanski
The director’s masterful, technically brilliant work is lacking in humanity
Sat, 18 May 2024 18:04:01 +0000
Zuma: I am fighting thieves when I should be retired
The former president said those within his MK party who wished to be part of its national executive committee, would not become ministers
South Africa News 24
Sunday May 19 2024 10:39:54News24 | 'No one will go to bed hungry': Zuma makes bold claims, big promises at MK Party's manifesto launch
Arresting parents for preventing children from getting an education, stopping teenage pregnancies and state-mandated enlistment for the youth, were among the outrageous statements former president Jacob Zuma made on Saturday afternoon at the launch o...
Sunday May 19 2024 07:39:25
News24 | Big legal battle ahead over NHI
Solidarity demands that the president and health minister withdraw the controversial law by Thursday, 23 May.
Sunday May 19 2024 07:14:09
News24 | North West department of public works and roads accused of intimidation and misusing state resources
The presence of the SSA at a North West department of public works meeting has caused alarm.
Sunday May 19 2024 01:40:45
News24 | ANC sees nationwide surge in polls amid challenges in KZN, Gauteng
Polls show the ANC is making a late surge nationwide but faces huge challenges in KwaZulu Natal and Gauteng.
Sunday May 19 2024 01:11:29
News24 | A panic-stricken DA is fiercely fighting to retain its crown jewel, the Western Cape
This week City Press sister publication Rapport learnt from authoritative DA sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity, that the party was deeply concerned about McKenzie’s ability to sway coloured supporters from the party in the countryside.
South Africa News 24
Sunday May 19 2024 10:39:54News24 | 'No one will go to bed hungry': Zuma makes bold claims, big promises at MK Party's manifesto launch
Arresting parents for preventing children from getting an education, stopping teenage pregnancies and state-mandated enlistment for the youth, were among the outrageous statements former president Jacob Zuma made on Saturday afternoon at the launch o...
Sunday May 19 2024 07:39:25
News24 | Big legal battle ahead over NHI
Solidarity demands that the president and health minister withdraw the controversial law by Thursday, 23 May.
Sunday May 19 2024 07:14:09
News24 | North West department of public works and roads accused of intimidation and misusing state resources
The presence of the SSA at a North West department of public works meeting has caused alarm.
Sunday May 19 2024 01:40:45
News24 | ANC sees nationwide surge in polls amid challenges in KZN, Gauteng
Polls show the ANC is making a late surge nationwide but faces huge challenges in KwaZulu Natal and Gauteng.
Sunday May 19 2024 01:11:29
News24 | A panic-stricken DA is fiercely fighting to retain its crown jewel, the Western Cape
This week City Press sister publication Rapport learnt from authoritative DA sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity, that the party was deeply concerned about McKenzie’s ability to sway coloured supporters from the party in the countryside.
South Africa Sowetan Live
South Africa Times Live
Sun, 19 May 2024 10:30:47 +0200Columnist James Clarke praised as one of SA's first environmental activists
Journalist and author James Clarke, who died aged 90 on Friday, has been honoured for his long career, commitment to conservation and his sense of humour.
Sun, 19 May 2024 10:19:55 +0200
Irish business tycoon and rugby record breaker Tony O'Reilly dies at 88
Tony O'Reilly, the Irish media tycoon and former H.J. Heinz Co boss who first rose to prominence as a record-breaking British and Irish Lions rugby player, died on Saturday at the age of 88.
Sat, 18 May 2024 14:58:59 +0200
Minister Creecy expresses 'shock and sadness' after fishing vessel sinks off the Cape coast
Minister of forestry, fisheries and the environment Barbara Creecy has expressed "shock and sadness" over the sinking of a fishing trawler off Cape Town's Atlantic coast.
Sat, 18 May 2024 11:25:38 +0200
Two women robbed and raped while attending prayer session
Police in Seshego in Limpopo are searching for two suspects who allegedly robbed and raped two women who were attending a prayer session.
Sat, 18 May 2024 10:33:20 +0200
Teacher accused of raping two pupils at North West school
A 47-year-old North West primary schoolteacher accused of raping two pupils has been remanded after appearing before the Wolmaransstad magistrate’s court on Friday.
South Sudan
Fri, 10 May 2024 07:49:15 GMTPresident Ruto Urges Unity for Lasting Peace in South Sudan
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has called for a strong commitment from all parties in the South Sudan peace process to achieve lasting and sustainable peace.
Wed, 08 May 2024 09:47:08 GMT
Ongoing War in Sudan Stalls Progress in Disputed Abyei Region
[UN News] The ongoing conflict between rival militaries in Sudan has stalled progress towards the determination of the final status of the disputed oil-rich Abyei region which straddles the Sudan-South Sudan border, the head of UN peacekeeping operat...
Fri, 03 May 2024 10:33:09 GMT
Kenyans Urged to Invest in South Sudan
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Bank of South Sudan Governor, James Alic Garang, has urged Kenyans to invest in the country.
Tue, 30 Apr 2024 04:27:32 GMT
UN Official Urges South Sudan to Lift Taxes Halting Aid
[UN News] The UN's top humanitarian official in South Sudan has urged the government to lift newly imposed taxes and charges that are causing aid deliveries to be suspended, affecting tens of thousands of people.
Mon, 29 Apr 2024 06:00:04 GMT
'Disappeared' Critic Appears in South Sudan Court
[HRW] Nairobi -- Spate of Forced Disappearances Points Up Need to Reform Security Agency
South Sudan Nation
Southern Africa
Mon, 13 May 2024 07:20:54 GMTSouth Africa: George Building Collapse - 16 Dead, 36 Still Not Found
[SAnews.gov.za] As rescue and recovery efforts continue into the sixth day at the site of the collapsed building at Victoria Street in George, the number of deaths has risen to 16.
Mon, 13 May 2024 08:57:52 GMT
South Africa: Sotyu to Hand Over Mabama Forestry Plantation
[SAnews.gov.za] Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) Deputy Minister, Makhotso Sotyu, will on Tuesday hand over the Mabama forestry plantation to the Mashamba Traditional Council in Limpopo.
Mon, 13 May 2024 08:48:34 GMT
South Africa: IEC to Brief On Election Readiness
[SAnews.gov.za] The Electoral Commission (IEC) will on Tuesday brief media on the general readiness for 2024 National and Provincial Elections at Election House in Centurion.
Mon, 13 May 2024 07:23:40 GMT
South Africa: Survivor Found 5 Days After George Building Collapse
[DW] Officials have described the rescue as a "miracle." Dozens of people are still missing after the collapse of the apartment building.
Mon, 13 May 2024 07:22:01 GMT
Malawi: Pregnancy a Death Sentence to Poor People, Says Activist
[CSJNews] Maternal mortality burden in Malawi triggers fear and anxiety among poor pregnant women in rural areas, says a reproductive health activist.
Sudan
Mon, 13 May 2024 07:24:46 GMTSudan's Humanitarian Coordinator Calls for Immediate Ceasefire in Al Fasher to Safeguard Civilians
[OCHA] Statement by the Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Sudan, Clementine Nkweta-Salami, on the attack in Al Fasher.
Fri, 10 May 2024 15:36:52 GMT
French Catering Company Gives Refugee Women a Recipe for Success
[RFI] French catering company Bande de Cheffes employs women displaced from their own countries to cook food from around the world. The goal is to make the most of refugees' talents while allowing them to earn their own living.
Fri, 10 May 2024 07:34:25 GMT
Both Sudan Army and RSF Claim Control of Mount Kordofan
[Dabanga] El Obeid -- Both the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) announced control of the Mount Kordofan area near El Obeid, capital of North Kordofan, after violent battles on Tuesday. The SAF reportedly attacked RSF sit...
Fri, 10 May 2024 07:30:46 GMT
Drought or Drowned - Sudanese Continue the Risky Journey to Libya, Europe
[Ayin English] With residents of El Fasher and its surrounding areas under siege, those who have the means are fleeing the area to make the perilous journey to Libya and beyond.
Thu, 09 May 2024 07:53:30 GMT
MSF Forced to Suspend Support in Wad Madani
[MSF] Port Sudan/Barcelona -- MSF has been forced to suspend work and withdraw staff from Madani Teaching Hospital, the only functional hospital for the hundreds of thousands of people in dire need of medical assistance in the capital of Al Jazirah s...
Swaziland
Swaziland Times
Sun, 19 May 2024 10:54:00 +0200KING MAKES ‘MAJOR’ APPOINTMENTS
MBABANE – Standing out from the rest of the appointees into emabandla is Prophet Vusumuzi ‘Major V’ Dlamini who now advises the King.
Known for making
Sun, 19 May 2024 10:49:00 +0200
NMC FORENSIC AUDIT NO SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS FOR E400M CREDIT NOTES
MBABANE – The special investigation into the National Maize Corporation (NMC) operations has uncovered that there were credit notes, which were issued to reverse sales
Sun, 19 May 2024 10:46:00 +0200
BUSINESSWOMAN SCALDED, ROBBED E90K CAR, CASH
MBABANE – A businesswoman has lived to tell the tale of having been attacked by seven men who, not only robbed her of her property,
Sun, 19 May 2024 10:43:00 +0200
E340M ECSPONENT FORENSIC FINDINGS SOON-CBE
MBABANE - If an assurance by the Central Bank of Eswatini (CBE) is anything to go by, the many emaSwati who lost E340 million after
Sun, 19 May 2024 10:37:00 +0200
GOVT STALLS SOMHLOLO E35M REVAMP
MBABANE – Delayed!
This is the story of the Phase Four rehabilitation of the Somhlolo National Stadium as the Ministry of Sports, Culture and Youth Affairs
Tanzania
Fri, 10 May 2024 07:48:01 GMTGovt Acts Swiftly to Quell Impact of Cyclone Hidaya
[Daily News] Dodoma -- PRIME Minister Kassim Majaliwa has informed the National Assembly that the tropical cyclone Hidaya that hit the coastal areas of the country last weekend, has claimed the lives of five people, leaving seven others injured and 7...
Fri, 10 May 2024 07:11:46 GMT
Newly Launched Dar Truck Assembly Plant to Generate Over 2,000 Jobs
[Daily News] President Samia Suluhu Hassan has launched the Saturn Corporation Limited Company's truck assembly plant in Dar es Salaam.
Thu, 09 May 2024 08:01:35 GMT
Unprecedented Flooding Displaces Hundreds of Thousands Across East Africa
[UN News] "Unprecedented and devastating" flooding in east Africa has triggered widespread displacement with hundreds of thousands forced from their homes in Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, Ethiopia and Tanzania, UN humanitarians warned on Wednesday...
Wed, 08 May 2024 16:07:38 GMT
Rwanda, Tanzania Defence Forces Meet Over Border Security
[New Times] The Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) 5 Division on May 7 received a delegation from Tanzania People's Defence Force (TPDF) led by 202 Brigade Commander, Brig Gen Gabriel Elias Kwiligwa, who are in Rwanda for the 10th meeting of RDF and TPDF Bri...
Thu, 09 May 2024 09:44:26 GMT
U.S. and Tanzania Co-Host Military Intelligence Conference
[Africom] Stuttgart, Germany -- U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) and Tanzania Peoples' Defence Forces (TPDF) hosted the Chiefs & Directors of Military Intelligence Conference (CDMIC) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, from April 30 to May 3.
Tanzania Citizen
Togo
Tue, 07 May 2024 04:41:15 GMTNigeria Cuts Electricity Supplies to Benin Republic, Togo, Niger to Boost Domestic Supply
[Vanguard] The Federal Government has decided to improve the domestic power supply by cutting the sales to cross-border in the Niger Republic, Niger Republic and Togo.
Mon, 06 May 2024 06:41:02 GMT
Ruling Party Wins Overwhelming Parliament Majority
[DW] President Gnassingbe's UNIR party won 108 of the house's 113 seats. The divisive vote followed constitutional amendments earlier this year which could further extend Gnassingbe's 19-year rule.
Mon, 06 May 2024 06:41:07 GMT
Togo's Ruling Party Wins Parliamentary Poll in Victory for Longtime President
[RFI] Togo's legislative elections delivered a sweeping majority for the ruling party, the country's electoral commission announced late on Saturday. The results pave the way for President Faure Gnassingbé, already in power for nearly 20 years, ...
Fri, 03 May 2024 16:41:57 GMT
Togo Opposition Cries Foul As Election Vote Count Favours Government
[RFI] Opposition groups in Togo have accused authorities of ballot-stuffing in Monday's legislative and regional elections, where vote counting is still underway. Regional observers, however, judged the polls to be free and fair.
Wed, 01 May 2024 04:37:37 GMT
Togo Has Adopted Major Constitutional Changes to Give Parliament More Power - How It Will Work
[The Conversation Africa] On 25 March 2024, Togo adopted a new constitution that transforms its presidential system into a parliamentary one. Under this new system, parliament has the authority to elect the president of the republic.
Uganda
Fri, 10 May 2024 16:24:52 GMTCritical Conversation With Health Minister to Reduce Burden of Malaria On Citizens of Uganda
[Malaria Consortium] This week, Malaria Consortium's team in Uganda and Chief Executive, Dr James Tibenderana, engaged in key discussions with Uganda's Ministry of Health on partnership approaches to accelerate progress towards eliminating malaria in...
Fri, 10 May 2024 11:11:51 GMT
Sorry State of Road to Lake Bunyonyi Worries Authorities
[Nile Post] Leaders and tourism stakeholders with in the Kigezi sub-region have decried the state of Lake Bunyonyi road.
Fri, 10 May 2024 11:11:15 GMT
Heavy Downpour Leaves Six Lwengo Villages Reeling
[Nile Post] Six villages in Lwengo district have been left reeling after heavy rains wreaked havoc on their gardens.
Fri, 10 May 2024 07:24:09 GMT
Census - the Key Questions You Will Be Asked #ugandacensus2024
[Independent (Kampala)] Special Report -- The National Census starts at midnight and will run to 19th May. Enumerators will aim to capture events of Census Night, but in the event one is away from home when they eventually visit a home or residence, ...
Fri, 10 May 2024 07:21:42 GMT
Uganda's Political Maze - Bridging the Generational Gap Through Mentorship?
[Nile Post] Uganda's political landscape faces a conundrum. Experienced leaders lament the decline of a mentorship system that nurtures capable successors. The rise of "political rookies" in leadership positions, bypassing established hierarchies, ra...
Uganda Daily Monitor
West Africa
Mon, 13 May 2024 07:19:26 GMTSenegal: Senegal Buys Back Library of Poet-President Léopold Senghor From France
[RFI] More than 300 books collected by the first president of independent Senegal, Léopold Sédar Senghor, will be transferred to Dakar after the Senegalese government stepped in to stop them being auctioned off in France.
Fri, 10 May 2024 16:12:55 GMT
Nigeria: Gunmen Kill Dozens In Zamfara
[Premium Times] Terrorists have killed "at least 20" residents including men, women and children in a village in north-west Nigeria, in an attack that lasted over two hours.
Fri, 10 May 2024 12:58:21 GMT
Nigeria: Just in - Police Release Nigerian Journalist, Ojukwu, After Nine Days Detention
[Premium Times] However, conditions of Mr Ojukwu's release are still sketchy as of the time of filing this report.
Fri, 10 May 2024 11:16:47 GMT
Liberia: In Rural Areas Giving Birth Means Risking Death
[FrontPageAfrica] Norris Town -- The physical challenges of pregnancy are difficult for women everywhere. But in rural Liberia pregnancy is dangerous.
Fri, 10 May 2024 15:43:05 GMT
Africa: 'Judicial Institutions Are Susceptible to Corruption'
[Liberian Observer] While corruption has direct damaging consequences in general on the functioning of state institutions, and in particular on the administration of justice, it decreases public trust in justice and weakens the capacity of judicial s...
Zambia
Thu, 09 May 2024 07:55:54 GMTZimbabwe, Zambia Turn to East Africa for Maize Support
[Business Day Africa] Southern African countries, once regional food basket and a significant supplier of grain to East Africa, now faces a substantial deficit, prompting them to turn to Uganda and Kenya for maize.
Thu, 09 May 2024 07:48:50 GMT
Car Batteries Project Becoming Reality
[Times of Zambia] SO Zambia is this July set to begin the manufacturing of car batteries locally!
Wed, 08 May 2024 12:14:39 GMT
Artisanal Mining Key to Africa's Development
[Times of Zambia] HARNESSING the potential of Artisanal Small Scale Miners (ASM) is key in developing Africa's mineral sector and improving the livelihoods of its people.
Fri, 10 May 2024 07:33:44 GMT
SADC Inter-Ministerial Task Force Meeting of Ministers of Trade, Transport and Security Matters Between DR Congo, Zambia
[SADC] The Southern African Development Community (SADC) held an Inter-Ministerial Task Force Meeting of Ministers of Trade, Transport, Infrastructure and Security Portfolios from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and from the Republic of Zambia...
Thu, 09 May 2024 07:59:46 GMT
Beyond the Fields - Unraveling Zambia's Drought Crisis and the Urgent Call for Climate-Health Solutions
[IPS] Lusaka -- For most families in Zambia, April is traditionally a month of plenty--it is typically the beginning of a harvest season for various food and cash crops. Both fresh and dried maize, groundnuts, pumpkins, and a whole variety of both tr...
Zimbabwe
Fri, 10 May 2024 07:39:54 GMTMthuli Ncube Sets ZiG200 000 Fine for Traders Setting Prices Above Official Exchange Rate
[New Zimbabwe] Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube has set a fine of ZiG200 000 to be paid by individuals and corporates found guilty of violating the country's exchange rate regulations.
Fri, 10 May 2024 07:39:11 GMT
We Do Not Pay When Work Is Not Done Properly - Govt Orders Fossil Construction to Re-Do Lorraine Drive
[New Zimbabwe] TRANSPORT minister Felix Mhona has ordered a local construction company, Fossil, to re-work the resealing of Lorraine Drive Road, Harare, due to shoddy workmanship.
Thu, 09 May 2024 08:03:11 GMT
Parliament Concerned Over Continued Rejection of New ZiG Currency
[New Zimbabwe] PARLIAMENT has expressed concern over the continued rejection of the newly launched Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency by some traders.
Thu, 09 May 2024 07:55:54 GMT
Zimbabwe, Zambia Turn to East Africa for Maize Support
[Business Day Africa] Southern African countries, once regional food basket and a significant supplier of grain to East Africa, now faces a substantial deficit, prompting them to turn to Uganda and Kenya for maize.
Fri, 10 May 2024 07:40:23 GMT
International Labour Organization Urges 'Toothless' Tnf to Convene Regular Meetings
[New Zimbabwe] THE International Labour Organization (ILO) has implored parties to the Tripartite Negotiating Forum (TNF) to adopt the habit of convening regular meetings as a strategy to pursue lasting solutions to the country's social justice chall...
Zimbabwe Herald
Sun, 19 May 2024 07:11:15 +0000Zimbabwe Farmers Union president Nyathi dies
Elita Chikwati – Features Editor Zimbabwe Farmers Union president, Rtd Major Abdul Credit Nyathi has died. He was 71. Rtd Major Nyathi who was also vice chairman of the Zimbabwe Land Commission passed away last night at his farm in Gwanda. ZFU...
Sun, 19 May 2024 07:06:32 +0000
Bulawayo beauty wins Miss Universe Zimbabwe 2024
Tafadzwa Zimoyo-Entertainment Editor Bulawayo beauty queen, Sakhile Dube, was crowned Miss Universe Zimbabwe 2024 after beating 17 other models last night. Miss Universe Zimbabwe 2024. Dube walked away with a Mercedes Benz C200, 2020 model and...
Fri, 17 May 2024 22:30:24 +0000
New US$30m Innscor plant charms President
Nqobile Bhebhe-Bulawayo Bureau President Mnangagwa yesterday praised Innscor Africa Limited’s substantial investment in Bulawayo, emphasising the group’s pivotal role in advancing the Second Republic’s economic development in line with Vision 2...
Fri, 17 May 2024 22:29:00 +0000
President vows to innovate against tech-driven crime
Nqobile Tshili-Bulawayo Bureau THE Second Republic is committed to fostering innovation and allocating resources to develop strategies that address the complexities of crime in an era of rapid technological evolution, which presents formidable challe...
Fri, 17 May 2024 22:28:38 +0000
VP Mohadi breaks ground for Zanu PF Mat South complex
Sukulwenkosi Dube-Matutu–Bulawayo Bureau VICE President Kembo Mohadi yesterday presided over a ground-breaking ceremony, marking the start of construction of the Zanu PF Matabeleland South party offices. The project encompasses a 6 000-seater...
Zimbabwe Mail
Sun, 19 May 2024 00:56:26 +0000Questions Arise Over Chivayo’s Wealth Amidst Lavish Spending
HARARE – Zimbabwean tycoon Wicknell Chivayo is under scrutiny as he continues to flaunt his [...]
Sun, 19 May 2024 00:36:23 +0000
Oleksandr Usyk Claims Undisputed Heavyweight Title in Thrilling Victory Over Tyson Fury
RIYADH – In a dramatic bout at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Oleksandr Usyk emerged [...]
Sun, 19 May 2024 00:24:06 +0000
Depth of Zimbabwe’s Capital Markets: Expanding Opportunities and Challenges
The Victoria Falls Stock Exchange (VFEX) is set to enhance its offerings by introducing contract [...]
Sat, 18 May 2024 20:28:51 +0000
Tigere Property Fund Predicts Tight Liquidity Due to ZiG
The Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) Tigere Property Fund has forecasted a tight liquidity environment [...]
Sat, 18 May 2024 20:15:35 +0000
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs abuse allegations: A timeline of key events
LOS ANGELES — A newly surfaced video appears to show Sean “Diddy” Combs physically assaulting [...]