Mike's News

All Africa

Africa Headlines

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 07:16:06 GMT
Zambia: 'You Can't Build Without a Foundation' - MP's Fight for Every Zambian Child #ADEA2025

[allAfrica] Accra, Ghana -- "Foundational learning, some time back - during my time - was well done," said Honorable Harry Kamboni, Member of Parliament for Kalomo Central in Southern Zambia. "But as we went on, it was neglected."

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 07:15:26 GMT
Africa: Only One in Ten African Children Achieve Basic Literacy and Numeracy #ADEA2025

[allAfrica] Accra, Ghana -- Foundational learning, the ability to read, write, and do basic math, is the bedrock of every child's education. This is not just an educational failure, but also a development emergency.

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 07:07:07 GMT
Tanzania: Curfew, Internet Blackout as Tanzania Election Day Descends into Chaos

[allAfrica] Tanzania's general elections triggered widespread protests in key cities including Dar es Salaam and Arusha as citizens demonstrated for the first time in 65 years. The absence of credible opposition candidates and the arrest of prominent...

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 00:28:01 GMT
Sudan: Sudan Diplomacy Snarled as UAE Arms Fuel Genocidal Brutality in Darfur

[allAfrica] Washington, DC -- ''No one can say they didn't know.''

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 15:46:33 GMT
Africa: Cholera - A Political Challenge that Hits Africa Hardest

[allAfrica] Cholera - A Political Challenge that Hits Africa Hardest

Africa News

Africa News24

Benin

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 10:41:25 GMT
Benin Vs Nigeria Preview - Super Falcons Target Early Statement in Wafcon Qualifier

[Premium Times] The Super Falcons of Nigeria will look to take a commanding step toward qualification for the 2026 WAFCON when they face Benin's Amazons in the first leg of their final qualifying tie at the Stade de Kégué in Lomé on Fr...

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 12:20:30 GMT
Ajibade, Others, Expected As Injury Knocks Out Echegini From Clash With Benin

[This Day] Head Coach Justine Madugu remains upbeat about Nigeria's chances against Bénin Republic in their 2026 Women Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifying fixture, despite midfielder Jennifer Echegini being knocked out of the two games aft...

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 11:17:33 GMT
AU Condemns Deadly Attack On Police Station

[African Union] The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, expresses his deep sadness and strongly condemns the attack that took place on the night of 5 October 2025 against a police station in Ségbana, in northe...

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 04:36:15 GMT
Workers Locked Inside Benin's Largest Cotton Factory Denounce 'Fake Industrialization'

[People's Dispatch] Testimonies reveal exploitative conditions at the cotton factories in the government-backed Glo-Djigbé Industrial Zone in Benin

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 16:38:42 GMT
Oba of Benin Queries Iyaloja Designation in Benin Tradition

[Leadership] The Benin Traditional Council (BTC), on Tuesday, said it was yet to know the aim of Iyaloja designation being introduced to Edo State.

Botswana

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 11:07:28 GMT
Girly Vows to Rebrand Molepolole Image

[Botswana Daily News] Molepolole -- Miss Tourism World finalist, Girly Kookilwe has vowed to use her beauty pageant experience and international exposure to project her home village of Molepolole in a positive light.

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 11:07:59 GMT
Kebinatshipi and Tebogo Qualify for Ultimate Championship

[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Olympic 200m champion Letsile Tebogo and World 400m champion Collen Kebinatshipi have qualified for the newly introduced World Athletics Ultimate Championship meet.

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 05:06:32 GMT
Govt Courts Private Sector for Health Reforms

[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Private healthcare sector has been called to support government in building a resilient, inclusive and future-ready national health system.

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 15:33:00 GMT
GCC Aims to P15m in Vendor Debt

[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Gaborone City Council (GCC) has put in place a special dispensation to collect P15 million debt owed by vendors and hawkers operating in the bus rank stalls.

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 10:06:17 GMT
Zimbabwe Firms Reap New Leads, Partnerships At Botswana Expo

[The Herald] Gaborone -- THE Global Expo Botswana 2025 ended on a high note for Zimbabwean companies as they secured new business leads and strategic synergies with the country scooping the top International Exhibitor Award, confirming its exporting ...

Burkina Faso

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 17:31:37 GMT
Rep. Debee, Grand Gedeh Officials Clash Over 30-Year Land Lease to Burkinabe

[Liberian Investigator] A political storm is brewing in Grand Gedeh County over a disputed land lease agreement, as District #3 Representative Jacob C. Debee has publicly distanced himself from the deal and vowed to push for its cancellation.

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 10:18:23 GMT
Junta Must Stop Arbitrarily Detaining Journalists

[IFJ] On 14 October, Zawenmanogo Dieudonné Zoungrana, publishing director of Aujourd'hui Au Faso newspaper, was detained at his home by members of the National Intelligence Agency, before being released one day later.

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 09:23:13 GMT
Thomas Sankara's Legacy Lives On in Burkina Faso 38 Years After His Death

[People's Dispatch] A massacre led by Blaise Compaoré, an ally of France, put an end to the 1983 revolution, which today inspires struggles in the Sahel

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 04:56:20 GMT
Ibrahim Traoré Pays Tribute to Thomas Sankara

[People's Dispatch] For young people, who make up 75% of Burkina Faso's population, Sankara's legacy lives on in the policies of the current president

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 06:34:47 GMT
Aid Workers Detained Amid Humanitarian Crisis

[HRW] Nairobi -- Free INSO Staff; Enable Aid Delivery; End Crackdown on Civil Society

Burundi

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 04:54:47 GMT
From Burundi to Washington - Recognizing the Warning Signs

[IPS] Washington DC -- Carine Kaneza Nantulya is deputy Africa director at Human Rights Watch

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 06:39:59 GMT
All of Africa Today - October 3, 2025

[allAfrica]

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 05:16:23 GMT
Children Receive Triple Protection Against Malaria in Cibitoke

[MSF] Malaria is a major public health issue in Burundi. In this country of around 14 million people, several million cases are reported each year. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), more than 1,800 malaria-related deaths were recorded...

Cameroon

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 08:48:19 GMT
All of Africa Today - October 21, 2025

[allAfrica]

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 10:23:33 GMT
Increased Vigilance Amid Demonstrations and Upcoming Presidential Results

[U.S. Embassy Yaounde] Cameroon held presidential elections on Sunday, October 12, 2025. Official results will be announced no later than October 27, with the presidential inauguration to take place no more than 15 days later. Since the election, law...

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 17:14:17 GMT
Cape Verde Beat Cameroon to Group D Ticket to World Cup

[This Day] Cape Verde have become the second-smallest nation to reach the World Cup after the islanders beat Eswatini 3-0 at home.

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 11:30:46 GMT
Cameroon's Opposition Leader, Bakary, Makes Early Gains in Biya's Strongholds

[Daily Trust] Preliminary results from Cameroon's presidential election indicate that opposition candidate Issa Tchiroma Bakary is making significant inroads in areas traditionally dominated by incumbent President Paul Biya, Daily Trust has gathered.

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 04:50:14 GMT
Aid Cuts and Elections - How the Humanitarian Rollback Has Caused 'Chaos' in Cameroon

[The New Humanitarian] "At the level of programme activity, it was catastrophic."

Cape Verde

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 05:17:00 GMT
Cape Verde Add New Line to List of Old Names From Africa At 48-Team World Cup

[RFI] Of the nine nations definitely heading to next year's World Cup from the African confederation, only Cape Verde will be sending a squad to the competition for the first time.

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 17:14:17 GMT
Cape Verde Beat Cameroon to Group D Ticket to World Cup

[This Day] Cape Verde have become the second-smallest nation to reach the World Cup after the islanders beat Eswatini 3-0 at home.

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 12:15:54 GMT
Cape Verde Erupts in Celebration After First World Cup Qualification

[Namibian] A carnival-like atmosphere erupted in the streets of Cape Verde's capital Praia on Monday after the tiny archipelago nation qualified for the first time ever for the World Cup.

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 17:01:32 GMT
Cape Verde Become Second-Smallest Nation to Reach World Cup

[Nile Post] Cape Verde have become the second-smallest nation to reach the World Cup after the islanders beat Eswatini 3-0 at home.

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 05:06:34 GMT
Cape Verde Historically Qualifies for the FIFA World Cup

[CAF] For the first time in history, Cape Verde will take part in a FIFA World Cup™.

Central Africa

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 07:37:55 GMT
Central Africa: NGOs Urge Humanitarian Push At Great Lakes Conference in Paris

[RFI] France and Togo are co-hosting a conference in Paris on Thursday to support peace and prosperity in the Great Lakes region of Africa. A coalition of international NGOs will urge participants to step up their financial response to the "unprecede...

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 11:36:34 GMT
Cameroon: Paul Biya's Life Presidency in Cameroon Enters a Fragile Final Phase

[The Conversation Africa] For the first time ever, the opposition parties in Cameroon have come "close" to unseating 92-year-old Paul Biya, who has run the country since 1982.

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 15:41:43 GMT
Congo-Kinshasa/South Africa: Banyana Banyana Secure 2026 Wafcon Spot With Dramatic Victory Over DR Congo in Soweto.

[Daily Maverick] As her contractual negotiations with the South African Football Association continue, coach Desiree Ellis was once again missing from the bench as Banyana Banyana sealed their place at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 14:16:04 GMT
Rwanda: Nyabihu Officials Appear in Court Over Genocide Survivors' Houses

[New Times] Mukamira Primary Court on Tuesday, October 28, initiated the pre-trial hearing for 16 Nyabihu District officials accused of allegedly misusing public funds meant for the rehabilitation of houses belonging to survivors of the Genocide agai...

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 14:15:29 GMT
Rwanda: Rwanda Unveils Rwf19bn ECD Initiative

[New Times] The Rwandan government, on Wednesday, October 29, launched its first-ever national outcomes-based financing programme for early childhood care and education (ECCE).

Central African Republic

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 04:51:10 GMT
'3R' Combatants in the Northwest Lay Down Their Arms

[UN News] As the disarmament team approached, combatants from the Retour, Réclamation et Réhabilitation (3R) armed group stood in two orderly lines expectantly, youthful faces and greying heads alike.

Chad

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 06:44:39 GMT
All of Africa Today - October 20, 2025

[allAfrica]

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 09:23:25 GMT
All of Africa Today - October 17, 2025

[allAfrica]

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 04:55:44 GMT
Constitutional Change Threatens Rule of Law, Democracy

[HRW] Nairobi -- Abolition of Term Limits Risks Entrenching President, Further Endangering Rights

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 04:40:40 GMT
Sudan's Civil War Reignites the Illicit Car Trade Into Chad

[ISS] Numerous actors are involved in this surging criminal enterprise, with members of the rebel Rapid Support Forces becoming key players.

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 06:00:37 GMT
All of Africa Today - October 8, 2025

[allAfrica]

Comoros

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 10:22:46 GMT
Tanzania Doctors Begin Medical Outreach in Comoros

[Daily News] Comoros -- ABOUT 50 Tanzanian medical experts in various specialties have arrived in Comoros for a week-long medical camp aimed at providing specialised health services and strengthening regional medical cooperation.

Congo-Brazzaville

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 15:50:18 GMT
The Right to Eat -The Imperative of Humanitarian Airdrops to El Fasher

[Fikra] Fikra for Studies and Development Calls for Immediate Humanitarian Airdrops to El Fasher | New Report Warns of a Silent Genocide in Darfur

Congo-Kinshasa

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 05:02:41 GMT
DR Congo and Rwanda Hold Fresh Talks in Washington to Revive Fragile Peace Deal

[RFI] Following months of tension since the signing of a peace deal in June, delegations from the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda are back in Washington this week, hoping to revive stalled efforts to end the conflict in eastern DRC.

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 04:43:46 GMT
UN Sounds Alarm Over Spike in Sexual Violence Against Women in DR Congo

[UN News] Women and girls in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are trapped in one of the world's worst humanitarian crises and face rampant insecurity, a senior United Nations official warned on Tuesday following a visit to the country.

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 05:12:36 GMT
What We Know As M23, DR Congo Set Up Ceasefire Monitoring Team

[New Times] October 21 marks seven days since the signing of a ceasefire monitoring agreement between the AFC/M23 movement and the Congolese government. The deal, reached during the sixth round of Qatar-mediated talks, aims to establish a joint team ...

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 05:12:33 GMT
'We Are Relieved From Conflicts' - Returnees From DR Congo Narrate Ordeals

[New Times] A total of 277 Rwandans returning from eastern DR Congo, a region ravaged by conflicts for decades, crossed Grande Barrière Border Post in Rubavu District on Tuesday, October 21, hopeful to find safety in their home country as part o...

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 05:05:54 GMT
Somalia's Ambassador to Tanzania Presents Credentials to DR Congo Foreign Minister, Discusses Strengthening Bilateral Relations

[Radio Dalsan] Somalia's Ambassador to Tanzania and the East African Community, Ilyas Ali Hassan, has on Monday formally presented his diplomatic credentials to the Democratic Republic of Congo's (DRC) Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mrs. Thérè...

Djibouti

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 15:27:00 GMT
Somali President to Visit Djibouti for 25th Anniversary of Historic Carta Agreement

[Shabelle] Djibouti -- Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud is expected to arrive in Djibouti within hours to attend a ceremony marking the 25th anniversary of the historic Carta Agreement -- the landmark accord that laid the foundations for Somali...

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 05:10:34 GMT
Djibouti Parliament Vote to Lift Presidential Age Limit Allows Guelleh Re-Run

[RFI] Djibouti's parliament has voted unanimously to lift a presidential age limit, opening the way for its 77-year-old leader Ismail Omar Guelleh to run for a sixth term in April 2026 election.

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 06:52:53 GMT
Somaliland President Invites Djibouti Leader Amid U.S. Recognition Push

[Horn Diplomat] Hargeisa, Somaliland -- Somaliland's President Dr Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi (Cirro) said on Wednesday he hopes the President of Djibouti Ismail Omar Guelleh will become the first sitting head of state to visit Somaliland, highlight...

East Africa

Mon, 24 Jun 2019 07:00:00 +0000
ジスロマックは風邪に効く？

ジスロマックは細菌感染に効く薬ですが、医師の診断によっては風邪の際にも処方される場合があります。この記事では

Mon, 24 Jun 2019 07:00:00 +0000
ジスロマックの飲み方まとめ

クラミジアの治療薬として使用される「ジスロマック」は、細菌による症状に効果がある抗生物質です。この記事ではジ

Mon, 24 Jun 2019 07:00:00 +0000
【ジスロマックの飲み方】食前・食後、いつ飲めばいい？

クラミジアの治療薬である「ジスロマック」は正しく服用することで効果を期待できるお薬ですが、では食後か食前か、い

Mon, 24 Jun 2019 07:00:00 +0000
【ジスロマックの飲み方】お酒（アルコール）と一緒に飲んでも大丈夫？

薬を飲むとき、「お酒と一緒に飲んでしまった・・・」という場合、どのような対処が必要なのでしょうか？そもそも、お

Mon, 24 Jun 2019 07:00:00 +0000
【ジスロマックの飲み方】子供（小児）が飲んでも大丈夫？

ジスロマックは細菌性の感染症の治療に用いられる抗生物質です。子供の場合、マイコプラズマ肺炎、咽頭炎や急性気管支

East Africa

Mon, 24 Jun 2019 07:00:00 +0000
ジスロマックは風邪に効く？

ジスロマックは細菌感染に効く薬ですが、医師の診断によっては風邪の際にも処方される場合があります。この記事では

Mon, 24 Jun 2019 07:00:00 +0000
ジスロマックの飲み方まとめ

クラミジアの治療薬として使用される「ジスロマック」は、細菌による症状に効果がある抗生物質です。この記事ではジ

Mon, 24 Jun 2019 07:00:00 +0000
【ジスロマックの飲み方】食前・食後、いつ飲めばいい？

クラミジアの治療薬である「ジスロマック」は正しく服用することで効果を期待できるお薬ですが、では食後か食前か、い

Mon, 24 Jun 2019 07:00:00 +0000
【ジスロマックの飲み方】お酒（アルコール）と一緒に飲んでも大丈夫？

薬を飲むとき、「お酒と一緒に飲んでしまった・・・」という場合、どのような対処が必要なのでしょうか？そもそも、お

Mon, 24 Jun 2019 07:00:00 +0000
【ジスロマックの飲み方】子供（小児）が飲んでも大丈夫？

ジスロマックは細菌性の感染症の治療に用いられる抗生物質です。子供の場合、マイコプラズマ肺炎、咽頭炎や急性気管支

Equatorial Guinea

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 11:33:33 GMT
Head of State Congratulates Government of Equatorial Guinea

[ANGOP] Luanda -- The Angolan Head of State, João Lourenço, on Tuesday, in Luanda, addressed a message of congratulations to his counterpart from Equatorial Guinea, Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, on the occasion of the 57th anniversary of t...

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 10:08:55 GMT
Lone Star End World Cup Qualifiers On a High With 1-1 Draw in Malabo

[Liberian Investigator] Liberia came from behind to earn a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Equatorial Guinea in Malabo, wrapping up the 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign on a positive note.

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 17:32:21 GMT
Andrews Strikes As Liberia Finish World Cup Qualifiers With 1-1 Draw Against Equatorial Guinea

[FrontPageAfrica] Malabo, Equatorial Guinea -- Liberia's Lone Star wrapped up their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign with a respectable 1-1 draw away to Equatorial Guinea on Monday, October 13, 2025, at the Estadio de Malabo.

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 10:59:04 GMT
Kojo's Men Chase Third Straight Unbeaten Result Against Unsettled Equatorial Guinea

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Liberia's Lone Star will look to end their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign on a high when they face a troubled Equatorial Guinea side on October 13 Monday afternoon at the Estadio de Malabo.

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 12:00:38 GMT
Equatorial Guinea Snubs Flames, Angers Malawian Fans

[Nyasa Times] Malawian football fans were left frustrated and disappointed after Equatorial Guinea failed to show up for their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against the Flames, which was scheduled for Thursday, October 9, 2025, at Bingu National Stad...

Eritrea

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 15:40:46 GMT
PM Abiy Says No Official Record Exists On Decision That Made Ethiopia Landlocked, Links Tensions With Eritrea to Pretoria Agreement

[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed told members of the House of People's Representatives on Tuesday that there is "no official record or institutional decision" documenting how Ethiopia lost access to the Red Sea, describing th...

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 07:32:32 GMT
Declaration of Free From Female Genital Mutilation

[Shabait] Barentu, 27 October 2025 - At a ceremony organized on 25 October, nineteen administrative areas in the Molqui sub-zone declared themselves free from female genital mutilation (FGM). The ceremony was attended by Ms. Leul Gebreab, Minister of...

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 17:27:27 GMT
Safe Medicines - Safe Community - National Medicines Safety Week 2025

[Shabait] This week, the Ministry of Health, through its National Medicines and Food Administration (NMFA), is conducting a crucial nationwide campaign entitled 'National Medicines Safety Week' to galvanize profound and powerful action from every cit...

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 07:28:13 GMT
Ethiopia-Based, Anti-Eritrea Regime Afar Group Announces Graduation of New Fighters

[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- The Red Sea Afar Democratic Organization (RSADO), an Ethiopia-based political and insurgent group, announced the graduation of a new cohort of fighters following more than three months of intensive military training.

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 07:30:02 GMT
Report Cautions Horn of Africa Faces Growing Danger of Ethiopia-Eritrea War

[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- In an analysis published this week, Foreign Policy magazine cautioned that the risk of a renewed war between Ethiopia and Eritrea is increasing amid shifting political dynamics in Ethiopia's Tigray region. The U.S.-bas...

Ethiopia

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 10:17:01 GMT
Tigray Interim Admin Warns Against Unilateral Return of IDPs Without Pretoria Framework

[Addis Standard] Mekelle -- Tigray interim administration has urged the federal government to ensure the return of internally displaced persons (IDPs) and the protection of Tigray's territorial integrity strictly through the implementation of the Pre...

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 14:22:34 GMT
Ethiopian Airlines Begins Second Daily Flight On Abuja-Addis Ababa Route

[Leadership] Ethiopian Airlines has commenced a second daily flight service between Abuja and Addis Ababa, further expanding its footprint in Nigeria and enhancing connectivity between the two African capital cities.

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 07:33:02 GMT
PM Abiy Accuses TPLF of Breaching Peace Deal, Calls for Development Over Conflict in Tigray

[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) has accused the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) of failing to respect the peace agreement and diverting federal budget allocations toward militant activities rather than developm...

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 16:25:20 GMT
Scholars Assert Ethiopia's Quest for Sea Access As 'Necessity, Not Luxury

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia's pursuit of access to the sea is a necessity, not a luxury, according to experts, who underscore its vital importance to the nation's future.

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 10:28:24 GMT
PM Abiy Tells Parliament Ethiopia's Growth 'No Longer Just Numerical,' Vows 'Double-Digit' Expansion This Fiscal Year

[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) told members of the House of Peoples' Representatives (HoPR) on Tuesday that Ethiopia will "undoubtedly register double-digit growth this year,"emphasizing that the country's economic pr...

Gabon

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 17:52:22 GMT
Chelle Unfazed By Gabon, Focused On Qualifying for 2026 World Cup

[This Day] Super Eagles Head Coach, Eric Sekou Chelle, remains unfazed about Nigeria's match up against Panthers of Gabon in the opening game of the African playoffs of the 2026 World Cup in Morocco next month.

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 09:55:52 GMT
Super Eagles Set for Gabon Clash in World Cup Play-Offs

[Vanguard] Nigeria's Super Eagles will square off against Gabon in the semi-finals of the African zone play-offs for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, following the conclusion of the group stage on Tuesday.

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 05:48:11 GMT
Road to 2026 - Gabon Gets Four Goals and Red Card, Benin, Nigeria Snatch Key Win

[RFI] Plenty of action in the African 2026 World Cup qualifying on Friday, with Gabon's star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang who scored four goals against Gambia. Group C leaders Benin won 1-0 in Rwanda to go two points clear of South Africa, who could onl...

Gambia

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 15:42:29 GMT
The Two Scales of Justice and the Coroner's Inquest

[Foroyaa] There is a dictum that justice must be done and be seen to be done. This means that there is a real court of justice that is impartial and independent that ensures the proper dispensation of justice without fear or favour, affection or ill ...

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 11:15:23 GMT
Gambia Embarks On Mass Vaccination to Eradicate Deadly Small Ruminant Disease

[The Point] The Department of Livestock Services (DLS), in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture, on Monday officially launched a nationwide mass vaccination campaign against Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR) a highly contagious disease that co...

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 11:14:59 GMT
Empowering Generations - Barakah Kunda Charity Opens Doors to Education in Brikama

[The Point] The atmosphere was electric as students arrived at the newly inaugurated Barakah Kunda Charity School, dressed smartly in uniforms and beaming with joy.

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 14:28:57 GMT
Land Questions and Alkaloship Dismissals

[Foroyaa] The most challenging issues of regional administration are land and the security of village heads or alkalos. Google mapping and digitalisation have made it possible for properties to be easily located and any government that seriously want...

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 14:28:23 GMT
Are the Three Arms of the State Functioning to Serve the Common Good?

[Foroyaa] Reports by external human rights agencies, governmental or non-governmental, do focus on the three arms of the state. Foroyaa will try to pick up the concerns raised by the latest reports and then investigate to find out any progress made o...

Ghana

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 07:43:04 GMT
All of Africa Today - October 15, 2025

[allAfrica]

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 15:31:02 GMT
Accra Law Firm Challenges Ghana-US Migration Deal Before Supreme Court

[RFI] Ghanaian lawyers have filed a petition before the country's highest court seeking the suspension of a bilateral migration agreement with the US. They claim the deal contradicts international treaties to which Ghana is a signatory and that since...

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 12:15:03 GMT
Ghanaians and Nigerians Beware - Social Media Posts Promoting 'Afriquantumx' Investment Platform Are Out to Scam You

[Africa Check] Ghanaians and Nigerians beware: Social media posts promoting 'AfriQuantumX' investment platform are out to scam you

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 05:09:45 GMT
Minority Demands Immediate Action On Delayed Health Worker Salaries

[Ghanaian Times] The Minority in Parliament is calling on government to take urgent steps to pay the salaries of thousands of health workers who have not been paid for months.

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 11:14:12 GMT
Ecobank Ghana Refurbishes ICT Lab for Tetteh Ocloo State School for the Deaf

[Ghanaian Times] Ecobank Ghana, as part of its Corporate Social Investment (CSI), has refurbished the Information Communication Technology laboratories of the Tetteh Ocloo State School for the Deaf in Adjei Kojo in the Tema West Municipality and the ...

Guinea

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 10:08:13 GMT
Liberia Restores Diplomatic Ties As Ambassador Gizzie Asumes Post in Guinea

[Liberian Investigator] Liberia has restored full diplomatic representation in Guinea following the formal presentation of Letters of Credence by Ambassador Forkpa Gizzie Sr. to General Mamadi Doumbouya, President of the Republic of Guinea.

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 15:32:14 GMT
Elderly Father of Guinean Journalist Mamoudou Babila Keita Abducted

[CPJ] Dakar -- The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Guinean authorities to ensure that Elhadj Adama Keita, father of exiled Guinean journalist Mamoudou Babila Keita, is safely returned home, following his abduction by unidentified men.

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 06:29:08 GMT
All of Africa Today - September 29, 2025

[allAfrica]

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 12:47:02 GMT
Axis Minerals, Victim of Guinea's Mining Purge, Demands $1 Billion in Damages

[RFI] An Indian businessman is seeking $1 billion in damages from Guinea after losing his mining licence for a bauxite deposit in the Boffa region. Pankaj Oswal has requested arbitration before a New York court, denouncing Conakry's treatment of fore...

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 11:20:53 GMT
Observation of the Guinea's 2025 Referendum

[FrontPageAfrica] Guinea-one of Liberia's closest sub-regional neighbors recently conducted a smooth constitutional referendum focused on revising provisions to strengthen long-term political stability and governance. The proposed changes touched on ...

Guinea Bissau

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 04:36:15 GMT
With PAIGC Barred, Will Elections in Guinea-Bissau Legitimize a Neocolonial Dictatorship?

[People's Dispatch] Opposition candidates are barred from contesting the November election in Guinea-Bissau as the "neocolonial agent", Umaro Embalo, maneuvers to consolidate his ECOWAS-backed dictatorial regime.

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 05:30:36 GMT
Ethiopia Beat Guinea Bissau in Kigali As Salah's Egypt Qualify for World Cup

[New Times] James Ramkel Gang scored the lone goal in the 27th minute to help Ethiopia collect all three points in Wednesday's narrow 1-0 win over Guinea Bissau at Amahoro Stadium.

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 16:58:28 GMT
Gambia Slip to Guinea Bissau in Wafu a U-17 Cup of Nations Starter

[The Point] The Gambia on Sunday lost to Guinea Bissau 2-0 in their opening match of the 2025 WAFU A U-17 Cup of Nations played at the Stade Mamadou Konateh.

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 12:24:24 GMT
Guinea-Bissau - Supreme Court Bars Three Radio Stations From Press Conference On Electoral Decision

[MFWA] On September 25, 2025, Guinea-Bissau's Supreme Court of Justice (STJ) barred three radio stations from covering a press conference at its headquarters. The press conference was convened to clarify the Court's rejection of a major political coa...

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 05:18:51 GMT
IMF Reaches Staff-Level Agreement With Guinea-Bissau On the Ninth Review of Extended Credit Facility Arrangement

[IMF] End-of-Mission press releases include statements of IMF staff teams that convey preliminary findings after a visit to a country. The views expressed in this statement are those of the IMF staff and do not necessarily represent the views of the ...

Kenya

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 06:45:49 GMT
High Court Petitioned to Quash New Computer Misuse and Cyber-Crimes Law

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Renowned gospel musician Reuben Kigame and the Kenya Human Rights Commission have filed a petition seeking the High Court to nullify the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act, 2024.

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 06:42:18 GMT
Governors Call Emergency Meeting Over Kahiga's Remarks On Raila's Death

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Council of Governors has called for an urgent extraordinary meeting scheduled, following controversial remarks made by Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga regarding the death of opposition leader Raila Odinga.

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 04:55:42 GMT
Kenya and Senegal Sign Agreement On Reciprocal 90-Day Visa Exemption

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya and Senegal have lifted visa restrictions for their citizens travelling between the two nations for up to 90 days in a bid to strengthen bilateral relations.

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 15:27:33 GMT
Raila Amolo Odinga - A Pan-African Statesman, Visionary, and Friend of Humanity

[allAfrica] Windhoek -- The continent mourns the passing of Raila Amolo Odinga, a towering statesman whose life embodied the courage, compassion, and conviction that define Africa's finest sons. From the streets of Kisumu to the global stage, Raila's...

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 17:45:19 GMT
New Law Compels ISPs to Aid Cybercrime Investigations

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya's new Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act, 2024 has imposed stringent obligations on internet and telecommunications service providers to assist authorities in cybercrime investigations, with severe penalties...

Kenya Daily Nation

Kenya East African

Kenya Headlines

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 12:28:56 +0300
Hemedti: Warlord who made his cash selling camels and gold, now controls half of Sudan

Hemedti has humble origins. His family is from the Mahariya section of the camel-herding, Arabic-speaking Rizeigat community that spans Chad and Darfur.

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 19:50:59 +0300
Ruto appoints Faith Odhiambo's replacement in compensation panel

The appointment comes amid mounting criticism from the legal fraternity and human rights organisations over the legitimacy of the selection panel.

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 20:40:00 +0300
Elgeyo Marakwet mudslides death toll hits 30

UPDATE: 30 bodies recovered from Elgeyo Marakwet mudslides, 19 missing, 15 have been discharged from hospitals, government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura says.

Sun, 02 Nov 2025 20:53:37 +0300
Kipruto, Obiri seal Kenyan double at New York Marathon

Kenya's Benson Kipruto held off a thrilling late charge from Alexander Mutiso to win the New York Marathon while Hellen Obiri smashed the course record to win the women's race.

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 20:56:48 +0300
At least 25 Tanzanians treated in Migori, several with gunshot wounds

At least 25 Tanzanian nationals are receiving treatment in various hospitals in Migori County after crossing into Kenya amid protests in Tanzania.

Kenya News

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 10:44:25 +0300
Fresh landslide kills two in Elgeyo Marakwet

UPDATE: Two people killed in another landslide in Keiyo North, Elgeyo Marakwet, Acting County Commissioner Julius Maiyo says victims are from one family

Sun, 02 Nov 2025 12:36:36 +0300
Government to cover victims' bills as Elgeyo Marakwet death toll rises

Elgeyo Marakwet mudslides death toll rises to 22 after one more body recovered, Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura says 29 people missing, four in critical condition.

Sat, 01 Nov 2025 14:55:09 +0300
LSK calls out KMJA over Maua court protests

The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) - Meru Chapter has criticised the Kenya Magistrates and Judges Association (KMJA) over its recent statement condemning protests by advocates at the Maua Law Courts.

Sat, 01 Nov 2025 11:08:23 +0300
At least 10 killed as mudslides, rockfalls hit Elgeyo Marakwet

Ten people killed, several others missing after heavy rains triggered mudslides, rockfalls and flooding in Elgeyo Marakwet, Acting County Commissioner Julius Maiyo confirms.

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 20:53:00 +0300
Suspected explosives recovered in Isiolo

Community leaders are urging the national government to sweep the village for other explosives and to conduct awareness campaigns.

Lesotho

Fri, 01 Aug 2025 09:26:43 GMT
Japan Contributes Towards Food and Nutrition Security in Lesotho

[WFP] Maseru- The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) today welcomed a contribution of JPY 200 million (approximately US$1.36 million) from the Government of Japan to support the national school feeding programme in Lesotho. Over the next year,...

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 17:10:33 GMT
How SA's Lesotho Water Project Costs Ballooned By R45-Billion

[GroundUp] The second phase of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project has seen costs escalate from R8-billion in 2008 to R53-billion today, with delays pushing completion from 2019 to 2028

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 04:20:53 GMT
Landlocked Developing Countries to Start 'New Decade of Delivery'

[IPS] Awaza, Turkmenistan -- As the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3) concludes today (Friday, August 8) in Awaza, Turkmenistan, with the adoption of the Awaza Political Declaration and the formal endorsement ...

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 12:22:34 GMT
Lesotho Workers Condemn Denial of Healthcare to Basotho in South Africa

[GroundUp] Lesotho cabinet ministers to engage with SA counterparts over the issue

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 10:59:46 GMT
Lesotho Aims for 10% Tariff On Exports to U.S.

[GroundUp] Government relieved by reduction from threatened 50% to 15%

Liberia

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 11:08:17 GMT
Burkinabés Clash Over Land in Grand Gedeh

[Liberian Observer] Tension is said to be mounting in Grand Gedeh County between two groups of Burkinabé over farmlands, causing fear among the locals.

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 10:59:44 GMT
Fake Doctor Indicted for Murder After Surgery Led to Patient's Death

[Liberian Investigator] MONROVIA -- A Montserrado County grand jury has indicted a man accused of posing as a doctor and performing an unauthorized surgery that allegedly killed a patient at an unaccredited clinic in Paynesville.

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 11:19:29 GMT
Candidates Contest Nimba County District Five By-Election Results, Threaten Legal Action

[FrontPageAfrica] Sanniquellie -- An independent candidate in the just held District # 5 By-Election in Nimba County has expressed deep dissatisfaction with the National Elections Commission official results, describing the results as a "far cry" fro...

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 11:07:28 GMT
Indian Envoy Hails Growing Ties With Liberia

[Liberian Observer] ... Ahead of 79th Independence Day

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 11:06:58 GMT
How Did a Candidate Get Zero Votes Where She Voted?

[Liberian Observer] Two candidates who were reportedly defeated in the recent Nimba County District #5 Representative By-Election are considering legal action to challenge the results, citing allegations of vote manipulation, fraud, and other issues.

Liberian Dialogue

Madagascar

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 11:44:21 GMT
Leaders to Attend SADC Summit in Madagascar

[SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa will attend the Southern African Development Community (SADC) 45th Ordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government this weekend.

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 07:22:53 GMT
A Tale of Two CHAN Journeys - Madagascar's Dream Stays Alive, CAR Face Harsh Lessons

[CAF] The Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium in Dar es Salaam, delivered two stories on Wednesday night -- one of hope, the other of reflection.

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 11:07:36 GMT
Taifa Stars Earn 85m/ - After Madagascar Feat

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- TAIFA Stars have received 85m/- reward following their 2-1 triumph over Madagascar in the ongoing 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) Tournament.

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 17:13:22 GMT
Tanzania's Roar - Unbeaten Run Raises Trophy Talk, Madagascar Hold On

[CAF] Under the floodlights of the stadium, the air was electric. The crowd sang, flags waved, and on the pitch, Tanzania's "Taifa Stars" delivered yet another statement victory at the TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) PAMOJA 2024.

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 17:13:21 GMT
Mzize Brace Fires Ruthless Tanzania Past Madagascar to Seal Historic CHAN Quarter-Final Spot

[CAF] Clement Mzize scored twice in the first 20 minutes as co-hosts Tanzania beat Madagascar 2-1 on Saturday to complete a perfect Group B campaign and reach the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) quarter-finals for the first time...

Malawi

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 11:31:01 GMT
In Malawi, Politics Is Personal - We Vote With Our Hearts, Not Our Heads

[Nyasa Times] In this article, seasonal journalist and history scholar EPHRAIM NYONDO warns politicians on the campaign trail to forget manifestos and flashy promises because in Malawi, elections are not won on policy alone. He argues that we vote fo...

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 10:47:27 GMT
Blow to Women Participation in Politics! Only 326 Female Parliamentary Candidates in September Election

[Nyasa Times] Only 326 women have been approved as valid parliamentary candidates in the forthcoming general election, a development which is seen to have dealt another major blow to a perennial national multi-stakeholder campaign promoting women par...

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 10:46:37 GMT
Cosoma Pushes Malawi's Talent to the World Stage With K190 Million Boost

[Nyasa Times] The Copyright Society of Malawi (COSOMA) has set the stage for Malawian artists to shine internationally, disbursing a game-changing K190 million in grants at a colourful ceremony at Lilongwe Hotel.

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 10:37:21 GMT
Conflict of Interest Storm As Cosoma Board Members Pocket Over K35 Million in 'Artist Grants'

[Nyasa Times] What was billed as a landmark day for Malawian creativity has been tainted by a glaring question: how transparent is the Copyright Society of Malawi (COSOMA) when those holding the purse strings end up holding the biggest cheques?

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 10:47:01 GMT
Transunion Malawi Touts Technology As Key to Unlocking Financial Inclusion, Economic Mobility in Malawi

[Nyasa Times] TransUnion Malawi - a local financial firm - has described technology as a key component to unlocking financial inclusion and economic mobility in Malawi.

Malawi Times

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 09:15:19 +0000
Mwanamvekha’s debt headache

New Finance Minister Joseph Mwanamvekha must be facing a daunting task to navigate through the path of turning around the country’s economic misfortunes. He has inherited a volatile economy, characterised by a ballooning public debt among key chall...

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 09:12:15 +0000
Maize seed in low supply

By Kingsley Jassi: Demand for maize seed has increased as Seed Traders Association of Malawi (Stam) discloses that there is a shortage in stock, highlighting a pressing need to import more to cover the deficit. To read more, click http://times.mw/et...

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 06:41:43 +0000
11 violence suspects granted bail, rearrested

By Pemphero Malimba: Police in Lilongwe have rearrested 11 people who were granted bail yesterday by Chief Resident Magistrate Austin Banda. Banda had granted bail to the eleven, who are facing five charges related to a political violence incident t...

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 06:37:44 +0000
Griffin Saenda Complex in poor state ahead of continental championship

Malawi’s state of preparedness for the 2025 Africa Netball Cup has come under scrutiny following the poor state of Griffin Saenda Sports Complex in Lilongwe, raising concerns that the championship could be compromised, Times Sport can reveal. Read ...

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 10:41:13 +0000
Speaker turns up the heat on committees

By Mercy Matonga: Speaker of Parliament Sammer Suleman has warned that he will not hesitate to dismiss lazy chairpersons of parliamentary committees, saying all committees must fulfil their constitutional duty of ensuring accountability and oversigh...

Mali

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 11:34:39 GMT
Mali Arrests French National and Generals Accused of Foreign-Backed Plot

[RFI] Malian authorities were on Friday searching for possible accomplices in what they say is a foreign government-backed plot to destabilise the country. This follows the arrest of a French national suspected of working for French intelligence serv...

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 11:42:08 GMT
Dozens of Soldiers Arrested in Mali Over Alleged Coup Plot

[New Times] Mali arrested dozens of soldiers suspected of plotting to overthrow the ruling military leaders, who took power in the west African country in a coup, media reports said on Sunday, August 10.

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 06:54:32 GMT
Mali Arrests Dozens of Soldiers Over 'Bid to Topple Junta'

[Daily Trust] Mali has arrested dozens of soldiers suspected of plotting to overthrow the junta, which itself took power in the West African country in a coup, sources told AFP on Sunday.

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 04:20:53 GMT
Landlocked Developing Countries to Start 'New Decade of Delivery'

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 16:56:48 GMT
FM Says Egypt Is Keen to Support Mali in Achieving Security, Stability

[Egypt Online] Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty said Egypt is keen on providing technical, logistical and institutional support for Mali to achieve security and stability, given the African country's piv...

Mauritania

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 10:47:57 GMT
Mauritania Pip Burkina Faso to Keep Alive CHAN Last Eight Hopes

[Namibian] Mauritania beat Burkina Faso 1-0 to keep alive their hopes of reaching the African Nations Championships quarter-finals in Dar es Salaam on Wednesday.

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 07:40:28 GMT
Mauritania Hold Off Burkina to Reach Seven Points in CHAN Group B

[CAF] Mauritania edged a bruising, high-stakes CHAN Group B tie 1-0 against 10-man Burkina Faso in Dar es Salaam, Alassane Diop's first-half penalty enough to settle a contest shaped by a VAR red card and frantic late defending.

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 17:13:20 GMT
Garay López Hails Vital Mauritania Win, Ngato Vows Central African Fightback

[CAF] Under the bright Nairobi night, Mauritania finally found their rhythm at the TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) "Pamoja" 2024, edging past the Central African Republic 1-0 in a tense Group B clash that breathed life into their qu...

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 17:13:21 GMT
Ahmed El Moctar's Golden Night - The Man Who Ended Mauritania's Goal Drought in Style

[CAF] When Mauritania needed a hero, Ahmed Mokhtar Ahmed stepped forward -- and in one unforgettable evening at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium, he became more than just a striker.

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 16:13:51 GMT
Match Facts - Central African Republic, Mauritania Clash At TotalEnergies CAF CHAN Pamoja 2024

[CAF] Central African Republic (CAR) and Mauritania meet for the first time at the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) with a Group B clash in Dar es Salaam on Saturday.

Mauritius

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 17:39:41 GMT
Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a Better Future

[L'Express] World Food Day 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations. This year's theme "Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a Better Future" inspires harmonious effort to enhance food security and s...

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 10:14:13 GMT
Win a Dream Week in Mauritius + R350,000 in Epic Travel Prizes!

[Daily Maverick] Welcome to the Great Big South African Lifestyle Survey 2025

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 11:12:48 GMT
Caring for Our Planet

[L'Express] All living things - plants, animals, and humans - are connected through a system that sustains life. Caring for these living beings means protecting the environment, which provides us with essentials such as food, shelter, and clean air. ...

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 10:44:00 GMT
Rethinking Representation - Electoral Reform in Mauritius

[L'Express] As Mauritius embarks on an important national conversation around electoral reform, the University of Mauritius, in collaboration with the Mauritius LSE Society Trust Fund, the National Human Rights Commission and the UoM Law Society and ...

Mozambique

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 09:05:30 GMT
Mozambique Receives Donation From Zimbabwe to Support Victims of Cyclone Chido

[New Zimbabwe] Over the weekend, the Zimbabwean government handed over a donation of food, seeds and building materials to support the victims of Cyclone Chido, which hit Mozambique last December.

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 17:22:13 GMT
Malawi's FDH Bank to Acquire 98.87 Percent Stake in Ecobank Mozambique

[Daba Finance] FDH Bank Plc has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a 98.87% stake in Ecobank Mozambique SA (EMZ) from Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI) The deal marks a major milestone in FDH Bank's regional expansion strategy and signal...

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 09:58:22 GMT
FDH Bank PLC Acquires Controlling Stake in Ecobank Mozambique

[Nyasa Times] FDH Bank Plc has announced a definitive agreement to acquire a controlling 98.87% stake in Ecobank Mozambique SA (EMZ) from Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI), marking a major milestone in its expansion strategy.

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 07:29:38 GMT
All of Africa Today - August 4, 2025

[allAfrica] Nigerian Opposition Politician Peter Obi Promises One Term

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 04:41:43 GMT
Violence in Northern Mozambique Forces Thousands to Flee, Straining Aid Efforts

[UN News] Recent attacks by armed groups in northern Mozambique displaced tens of thousands in July alone, deepening an already dire humanitarian crisis in Cabo Delgado and straining limited aid supplies.

Namibia

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 13:09:53 GMT
'Fake News' - Namibia's Presidency Debunks Claim of 'Rejected Proposal' of Contraceptive Trial in the Country

[Africa Check] IN SHORT: Claims that Namibian president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah "rejected a proposal from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to conduct trials of a hormonal intrauterine device" are false. Health misinformation like this can be dang...

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 11:10:43 GMT
No New Nurses' Uniforms for Eenhana Hospital in 10 Years

[Namibian] Nursing staff at Eenhana State Hospital say they have not received uniforms in more than 10 years.

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 11:10:10 GMT
President Nandi-Ndaitwah Celebrates Mbumba's 84th Birthday

[Namibian] President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Friday hailed former president Nangolo Mbumba as a dedicated servant to the nation.

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 11:11:50 GMT
Brave Warriors Finalise Provisional Squad

[Namibian] Brave Warriors head coach Collin Benjamin has named a provisional squad for the upcoming Africa 2026 World Cup qualifiers, with key players expected to lead crucial matches.

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 11:11:28 GMT
Toetsie Tjihero's Journey From Village Netball Court to World Stage

[Namibian] The fact that former Civics and Desert Jewels goalshooter Ratjinda 'Toetsie' Tjihero went to play netball in England did not make her forget her humble beginnings.

Niger

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 15:31:54 GMT
All of Africa Today - August 12, 2025

[allAfrica] Chad: Opposition Leader Masra Sentenced to 20 Years in Politically Charged TrialSuccès Masra, leader of Chad's main opposition party, was sentenced to 20 years for inciting violence and complicity in murder linked to ethnic conflicts...

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 09:00:12 GMT
Niger Junta Dissolves Justice-Sector Unions

[HRW] Pattern of Political Repression Targets Freedom of Association, Judicial Independence

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 04:20:53 GMT
Landlocked Developing Countries to Start 'New Decade of Delivery'

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 04:32:10 GMT
Two Years On - Niger's Revolutionary Anniversary Marks Continued Defiance for Sovereignty

[People's Dispatch] Niger's revolution in July 2023 and the creation of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) reignited the spirit of sovereignty and Pan-African resistance across the continent. A recent webinar hosted by Pan African Today explored the ...

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 09:41:09 GMT
TotalEnergies CAF CHAN 2024 - Niger Team Profile

[CAF] Niger, a semi-finalist in the last edition of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Nations Championship, heads to East Africa with lofty ambitions.

Nigeria

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 13:07:53 GMT
'Reimagining Nigeria' - Fact-Checking President's Adviser Tope Fasua's Bold Economic Claims

[Africa Check] Fasua was mostly correct that the size of Nigeria's economy is larger than $180 billion, with updated statistics subsequently backing him. His claims on poverty levels, Nigeria's budget per capita compared to other countries, savings f...

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 13:06:57 GMT
What Nigeria Can Learn From Kaduna's Pause On Zipline Drone Vaccine Delivery

[Nigeria Health Watch] In global health security, speed can determine whether lives are saved or lost. From transporting blood to a mother in critical condition to delivering vaccines during an outbreak, timely access to essential medical supplies is...

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 16:09:12 GMT
Fake Soldier, Police to Die By Haging for Armed Robbery

[Premium Times] David Friday and Innocent Victor committed the offence on 15 January, 2021.

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 11:43:03 GMT
Global Unveil Initiative Launches to Fast-Track Lassa Fever Vaccine Development

[Nigeria Health Watch] GALVESTON, Texas - Scientists at the University of Texas Medical Branch's Galveston National Laboratory have been awarded up to $6.4 million in funding to support an international research consortium to crack one of the toughes...

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 11:18:07 GMT
'Terrorist Party' - Canadian Judge an Ignoramus, APC Fires Back

[Vanguard] The ruling All Progressives Congress APC has fired back at Justice Phuong Ngo of the Federal Court of Canada, describing him as an ignoramus, following a judgment delivered, labelling the party and the Peoples Democratic Party PDP as terro...

Nigeria African Herald Express

Nigeria National Mirror

Nigeria Nigeria Sturvs News

Nigeria The Nation

Nigeria The Will

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 09:41:21 +0000
Reps Order Immediate Payment To Local Contractors

November 05, (THEWILL) — The House of Representatives has directed the Federal Government to effect an immediate payment of outstanding debts owed to local contractors and ensure full implementation of the 2025 budget. In a resolution adopted on Tu...

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 08:33:19 +0000
Deputy Senate President Hails Troops, Seeks Sustained Onslaught Against Bandits

November 05, (THEWILL) — The Deputy President of the Senate, Barau Jibrin, has commended security agencies for their efforts in combating the incursion of bandits into the Shanono Local Government Area of Kano State from neighbouring states. The co...

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 08:30:29 +0000
Former National Security Adviser Abdullahi Muhammed Is Dead

November 05, (THEWILL) — A former National Security Adviser (NSA), who served as chief of staff to presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Umaru Musa Yar’Adua from 1999 to 2008, General Abdullahi Muhammed, is dead. The 86-year-old died at his Abuja resi...

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 08:25:01 +0000
EU, ECOWAS Oppose Trump’s Threat Against Nigeria

November 05, (THEWILL) — The European Union (EU) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), have strongly opposed recent threats by the United States President, Donald Trump, to cut aid to Nigeria and launch direct military action ...

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 07:51:47 +0000
UCL: Napoli Winless Run Continues After Frustrating Frankfurt Draw

November 05, (THEWILL) — Napoli’s lengthy home scoring streak in the UEFA Champions League came to an end on Tuesday night following a frustrating goalless draw against Eintracht Frankfurt at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. The Italian side ha...

Rwanda

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 12:44:35 GMT
Signatories to DR Congo Peace Deal Re-Commit Despite Renewed Violence

[allAfrica] Monrovia -- The signatories to a U.S.-brokered peace agreement intended to end the decades-long conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo have recommitted themselves to implementing the deal. This follows a resurgence of violence in th...

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 08:08:36 GMT
All of Africa Today - September 5, 2025

[allAfrica]

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 07:47:04 GMT
How Gorilla Tourism Is Reshaping Musanze's Economy and Communities

[New Times] Musanze District, nestled at the base of the Virunga Massif, has undergone a significant transformation over the past two decades--from a quiet agricultural region into a leading center of conservation-driven development.

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 05:30:00 GMT
TikTok Star Khaby Lame to Name Baby Gorilla At Kwita Izina

[New Times] Senegalese-Italian TikTok star and global content creator Khabane Lame, widely known as Khaby Lame, has been confirmed among the baby gorillas namers for the 20th edition of the Kwita Izina ceremony scheduled on Friday, September 5 in Mus...

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 16:36:04 GMT
Kagame Criticises Expensive Air Travel in Africa

[New Times] President Paul Kagame has made a call for lowering the high cost of air travel across Africa, stating that flying should not remain a luxury reserved for the rich.

Senegal

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 04:55:42 GMT
Kenya and Senegal Sign Agreement On Reciprocal 90-Day Visa Exemption

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya and Senegal have lifted visa restrictions for their citizens travelling between the two nations for up to 90 days in a bid to strengthen bilateral relations.

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 04:43:43 GMT
Herve Samb (Part 2) - What Is Jazz Sabar?

[Afropop] In Part I of the interview with Senegalese guitarist extraordinaire Hervé Samb, we discussed his various session and touring gigs. At this point in our conversation, we turned to discussing his solo recordings, but especially on someth...

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 09:36:23 GMT
Faye Meets Ruto At State House Nairobi As Part of Official Visit to Kenya

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Senegalese President Diomaye Faye on Tuesday held bilateral talks with President William Ruto at State House, Nairobi, a day after gracing Kenya's Mashujaa Day celebrations in Kitui County as the chief guest.

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 08:02:40 GMT
Senegalese President Bassirou Faye to Be Chief Guest As Mashujaa Day Celebrations Kick-Off in Kitui

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye will be the guest of honur at the Mashujaa Day celebrations that are currently underway at the Ithookwe Stadium in Kitui.

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 09:23:25 GMT
All of Africa Today - October 17, 2025

[allAfrica]

Seychelles

Sierra Leone

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 05:26:12 GMT
EU Contributes 9m Euros for Groundbreaking Biodiversity and Community Development Projects in Sierra Leone

[WFP] Freetown, Sierra Leone -- The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has received a EUR 9 million contribution from the European Union (EU) to launch a transformative three-year project aimed at reducing biodiversity loss and improving the q...

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 12:38:19 GMT
Sierra Leone - Journalist Detained Over Cyberbullying Allegations

[MFWA] Shar Maturi, a senior reporter with the Standard Times Newspaper, was briefly detained on August 27, 2025, at the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) in Freetown over allegations of cyberbullying and stalking. He was released the same day...

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 11:12:39 GMT
Africa CDC Pushes For More Support In Fight Against Mpox

[allAfrica] Monrovia -- The African Centers for Disease Control (Africa CDC) is accelerating efforts to mobilize resources in its fight against mpox, one year after declaring the outbreak a public health emergency of continental security.

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 07:51:28 GMT
A Real Commitment to Women's Lives - Pass the Safe Motherhood Bill

[allAfrica] At least 29,000 women and girls globally die every year from complications from unsafe abortion. In Sierra Leone, out of the 150,000 unintended pregnancies that occur every year, 90,000 end in abortion. Out of these, 8 in 10 abortions end...

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 13:20:52 GMT
Large Majorities of Sierra Leoneans Favour Cross-Party Collaboration Over Divisive Politics

[Afrobarometer] Most citizens say governments should be required to promote regional and ethnic balance in making political appointments.

Sierra Leone Patriotic Vanguard

Childhood wealth and social status can help people get leadership roles in adulthood

By Steve Granger, Assistant Professor, John Molson School of Business, Concordia University Julian Barling Distinguished Professor and Borden Chair of Leadership, Smith School of Business, Queen's University, Ontario Nick Turner Professor and Futu...

Jamaican poet Ishion Hutchinson

My Nocturne By Ishion Hutchinson Cradle eyes cradle me make me ladle me take me bonfire me the river uncouples and couples me the city incinerates me heavens me cradles me brightness of blood coal me quarantine me hammock me in the gravey...

Thoughts: War is a waste of time and resources

By Gibril Koroma, Editor and Publisher, the Patriotic Vanguard 1. Business and trade are better than war and destruction. 2. It is always better to defend yourself than to strike first. He who strkikes first without provocation has already lost th...

Prime Minister Carney to visit the Indo-Pacific region to deepen trade and defence relationships and unlock new economic opportunities for Canadians

The global trade landscape is rapidly changing. In the face of this upheaval, Canada's new government is focused on transforming our economy from one that is reliant on a single trade partner to one that is stronger and more resilient to global shoc...

Prime Minister Carney announces new measures to lower costs for Canadians and help you get ahead

In a rapidly changing and uncertain world, Canada's new government is focused on what we can control. We are protecting our communities and our country. We are building our economy with major projects and millions more homes. We are empowering Canad...

Sierra Leone Standard Times

Somalia

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 08:08:36 GMT
All of Africa Today - September 5, 2025

[allAfrica]

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 05:31:00 GMT
Somalia Moves Out of World's 10 Least Secure Countries in 2025 Global Peace Index

[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Sept 4, 2025 -- Somalia has climbed in the 2025 Global Peace Index, exiting the list of the world's 10 least secure countries for the first time in years, in what officials described Thursday as a milestone achievement for the c...

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 05:31:00 GMT
Kenya Denies Presence of Jubbaland Forces in Mandera, Says Border Town Is Secure

[Shabelle] Mandera, Kenya, Sept 4, 2025 -- Kenya's Interior Cabinet Secretary, Onesimus Kipchumba Murkomen, has dismissed reports alleging the presence of Jubbaland forces inside the border town of Mandera, calling them unfounded and politically moti...

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 05:31:00 GMT
Somalia President, New U.S. Africom Commander Discuss Security, Counterterrorism Cooperation

[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Sept 4, 2025 -- Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Wednesday welcomed the newly appointed commander of the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), General Dagvin R.M. Anderson, in a meeting that reaffirmed bilateral co...

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 16:53:10 GMT
U.S. Africom Commander Pledges Stronger Security Cooperation During Somalia Visit

[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- The new commander of the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), General Davgin Anderson, made his first official visit to Mogadishu on Wednesday, holding meetings with senior Somali government officials and military leaders.