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Tue, 07 Apr 2026 07:08:39 GMTAfrica: All of Africa Today - April 7, 2026
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Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:37:58 GMT
South Africa: Archbishop Makgoba Calls for Ban on Online Gambling - South African News Briefs - April 7, 2026
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Tue, 07 Apr 2026 07:49:01 GMT
Zimbabwe: New ZiG Banknotes Enter Circulation As Old Notes Set for Phase-Out
[New Zimbabwe] The Reserve Bank Of Zimbabwe (RBZ) says all is set to roll out the new ZWG notes countrywide, Tuesday.
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 07:48:01 GMT
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Ships 17 Petrol Cargoes to African Countries As Global Supply Tightens
[This Day] The Dangote refinery, Africa's largest, has increased export of petrol and urea to African countries hit by supply disruptions caused by the Iran war, its owner, Aliko Dangote said yesterday.
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:08:51 GMT
Rwanda: What Happened On April 7, 1994 As Genocide Against the Tutsi Began
[New Times] On April 7, 1994, years of genocidal ideology, hate speech, and systemic discrimination erupted into the Genocide against the Tutsi, claiming over one million lives in just 100 days.
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Benin
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 04:42:38 GMTBenin Singer OPA Wins 2026 RFI African Music Prize
[RFI] In the running alongside nine other candidates from the African continent, OPA's fusion of afrobeats, soul, jazz and traditional Beninese sounds won over both the public vote and the jury for the annual 'Prix Découvertes', headed up by Fra...
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:28:32 GMT
Can Benin and Nigeria Turn Fragile River Blindness Gains Into Irreversible Elimination?
[Nigeria Health Watch] In Grand-Popo, where rivers cut across landscapes without regard for immigration posts, leaders from Benin and Nigeria gathered around a shared truth: Vectors do not recognise borders. Elimination efforts cannot either. Convene...
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 07:03:18 GMT
All of Africa Today - March 9, 2026
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Mon, 09 Mar 2026 04:48:21 GMT
Benin and Nigeria Join Forces to Fight Growing Cross-Border Terrorism
[RFI] Authorities in Benin and Nigeria this week announced plans for a joint security operation to combat terrorist groups along their shared border. It comes amid an increase in jihadist attacks, which have spread further afield to coastal states li...
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 04:45:58 GMT
AfDB Backs Benin Deposit Fund With $330,000 to Boost SME Financing
[Daba Finance] The African Development Bank will provide $330,000 in financial and technical support to the Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations du Bénin to help expand financing for small and medium-sized enterprises.
Botswana
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 04:52:28 GMTBotswana Launches Program Linking Startups to $150m Climate Fund
[Daba Finance] Botswana Innovation Fund and Scalar International launched the Scalar Botswana Innovation Program, a 12-month initiative to support climate and digital technology startups.
Fri, 27 Mar 2026 05:15:57 GMT
Boko Commits to Advance BIUST Mission
[Botswana Daily News] Palapye -- President Advocate Duma Boko has promised to champion Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST)'s mission, advocate its interests and promote its achievements within Botswana and beyond. Pres...
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:08:10 GMT
FMD Prevalence Declines
[Botswana Daily News] Masunga -- Vaccination for Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) at Zone 6b, North of Bisoli Farm is at 95.5 per cent and at 96 per cent at Zone 3c - Maitengwe but a small number of cattle still show a few signs of the disease.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:08:59 GMT
Revamped Mpatlise App to Revitalise Agriculture
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- The launch of the revamped Mpatlise Application signals a step in advancing Botswana's digital transformation and revitalising the agricultural sector.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 06:46:58 GMT
Govt Backs Stanbic Housing Loan Initiative
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- In a strategic bid to address housing demand in Botswana, Stanbic Bank Botswana has unveiled Legae Home Loan, an initiative aimed at making home ownership a possibility for Batswana.
Burkina Faso
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 06:31:50 GMTAll of Africa Today - April 3, 2026
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Mon, 06 Apr 2026 04:50:10 GMT
More Than 1,800 Killed By Army and Jihadists in Burkina Faso Since 2023, NGO Reports
[RFI] Burkina Faso's army, its civilian auxiliaries and jihadist groups have killed more than 1,800 civilians since 2023 in acts that constitute "war crimes and crimes against humanity", Human Rights Watch said in a report published on Thursday.
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 06:41:02 GMT
Army Behind Most Civilian Deaths - Report
[DW] Human Rights Watch says Burkina Faso's security forces and allied militias "appear to be more brutal and violent" than militant groups. The Fulani ethnic group has reportedly been one of the targets.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 06:37:48 GMT
Crimes Against Humanity By All Sides
[HRW] Junta Forces Carry Out Ethnic Cleansing of Fulani Communities
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:07:37 GMT
Bank of Africa Burkina Faso Confirms to Pay Dividends On April 23
[Daba Finance] Bank of Africa Burkina Faso (BRVM: BOABF), a unit of Morocco's BMCE Group, will pay a net dividend of 397 XOF ($0.70) per share on April 23, 2026, for the 2025 financial year, the Bourse Régionale des Valeurs Mobilières annou...
Burundi
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 07:13:48 GMTAll of Africa Today - April 2, 2026
[allAfrica] Mozambique Settles IMF Debt, Eyes New Funding
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:26:42 GMT
Nyarugabo Condemns Burundian, Congolese Govt Attacks On Minembwe
[New Times] Burundian and Congolese forces continue to expand coordinated military operations in eastern DR Congo, with reports of joint offensives deploying heavy artillery and combat drones against villages in Minembwe, South Kivu.
Fri, 27 Mar 2026 05:10:38 GMT
Leadership As a Lever to Strengthen Project Outcomes in Burundi
[World Bank] Creating more and better jobs is central to reducing poverty and driving sustainable growth. In countries like Burundi, this depends on sound investments and on the ability to deliver results--ensuring that projects translate into real o...
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 04:47:28 GMT
Urgent Support Needed As 33,000 Congolese Refugees Return Home From Burundi in a Month
[UNHCR] Goma -- More than 33,000 Congolese refugees have spontaneously returned from Burundi to eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) within a month, following the reopening of the Burundi-DRC border on 23 February. UNHCR, the UN Refugee Age...
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 05:26:03 GMT
Over 40 Burundian Refugee Families Head Home From Rwanda
[New Times] A total of 47 Burundian families comprising 74 people on Thursday March 12, voluntarily returned to their home country from Rwanda.
Cameroon
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 06:51:52 GMTDangote Refinery Sells PMs Cargoes to Cote d'Ivoire, Cameroon, 3 Others
[Daily Trust] The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has strengthened Nigeria's presence in the regional energy market with the sale of 12 cargoes, totalling 456,000 tonnes (456KT) of refined petroleum products.
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 18:12:21 GMT
Cameroon to Launch First Census in Two Decades Next Month
[Daba Finance] Cameroon will begin its fourth General Population and Housing Census on April 24, with field operations running through May 29, marking the country's first full census since 2005.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:25:52 GMT
A Cameroon-Central African Republic Strategy Could Disrupt Illicit Gold Networks
[ISS] A four-part plan could enable both countries to deal with the artisanal gold mining economy that is fuelling border crime.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 06:58:59 GMT
All of Africa Today - March 5, 2026
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Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:38:30 GMT
UK to Stop Issuing Study Visas for Cameroon and Sudan
[Vanguard] The British government announced Tuesday that it would stop issuing education visas to nationals from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar and Sudan and work visas for Afghans as part of its broader clampdown on asylum seekers.
Cape Verde
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:28:34 GMTShock and Speculation Surround Death of Samuel Jackson's Wife
[New Dawn] - Renowned Liberian economist and politician Samuel Jackson is under investigation at the headquarters of the Liberia National Police (LNP) in Monrovia in connection with the death of his South African wife, as authorities probe the circum...
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 04:43:00 GMT
Cabo Verdeans Approve of Govt's Covid-19 Response but See It As Unprepared for Future Emergencies
[Afrobarometer] Majorities say assistance was distributed fairly but also cite pandemic-related corruption.
Central Africa
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 07:08:39 GMTAfrica: All of Africa Today - April 7, 2026
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Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:08:51 GMT
Rwanda: What Happened On April 7, 1994 As Genocide Against the Tutsi Began
[New Times] On April 7, 1994, years of genocidal ideology, hate speech, and systemic discrimination erupted into the Genocide against the Tutsi, claiming over one million lives in just 100 days.
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:16:40 GMT
Cameroon: Cameroon's Biya Appoints Son Vice President, Head of Armed Forces
[Nile Post] Cameroon President Paul Biya has appointed his son, Franck Emmanuel Biya, to three of the country's most powerful positions, naming him Vice President of the Republic, Head of the Armed Forces, and Minister Delegate at the Ministry of Def...
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:12:09 GMT
Angola: At Least 29 People Died After Heavy Rain Battered Luanda and Benguela
[ANGOP] Luanda -- At least 29 people have died following heavy rains in Angola's provinces of Luanda and Benguela, a report from the Civil Protection and Firefighters (SPCB) said on Monday.
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 07:42:56 GMT
Rwanda: 'Entire Families Brutally Erased' - Remembering the Victims of the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi in Rwanda
[UN News] Thirty-two years ago, a genocidal campaign was unleashed against Rwanda's Tutsi people, resulting in more than million deaths. On Tuesday, the UN is holding commemorations to ensure that the genocide is never forgotten and never repeated.
Central African Republic
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 05:09:21 GMTSpecial Prosecutor's Death At Critical Moment in Central African Republic
[HRW] Congolese Prosecutor Toussaint Muntazini's Legacy Should be Protected
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 06:47:54 GMT
All of Africa Today - April 1, 2026
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Wed, 01 Apr 2026 04:48:20 GMT
CAR Strongman Touadéra Sworn in for Third Term On Promises of Security, Peace
[RFI] Central African President Faustin-Archange Touadéra has pledged to buttress security and peace as he was sworn in for a third term on Monday, in one of the world's poorest and most volatile countries.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 04:42:37 GMT
French FM Says Bilateral Relations With Central African Republic Back On Track
[RFI] Relations between France and the Central African Republic (CAR) have been restored, the French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said as he wrapped up a two-day visit to Bangui on Friday.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 04:42:35 GMT
French FM Begins Central African Visit As Relations With Bangui Warm
[RFI] French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot has begun a two-day visit to the Central African Republic, the first time France has sent its top diplomat to the country in more than seven years. It signals a thaw in relations between Paris and B...
Chad
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 04:45:32 GMTPropaganda Machine - Inside Russia's Drive to Shift Chad From Western Influence
[RFI] Russian operatives worked in Chad in 2024 to pull the country closer to Moscow and away from Western influence, internal documents reviewed by an international media consortium reveal. The papers show efforts to build ties with Chadian authorit...
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 07:06:54 GMT
All of Africa Today - March 25, 2026
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Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:31:14 GMT
Chad Relocates Refugees Amid Rising Tensions At Border With Sudan
[RFI] Chad has begun the emergency relocation of refugees from its border with Sudan as the army prepares to deploy to the area in response to cross-border attacks, an official from the country's refugee agency said on Monday.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 04:40:57 GMT
Sudan War Spillover Kills 17 More Civilians in Chad
[People's Dispatch] After a drone originating from the war-torn Sudan struck a Chadian town, the Chadian government shut its border and ordered military retaliation against any future attacks.
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 07:38:33 GMT
Chad Shuts Sudan Border After Drone Strike Kills Civilians in El Tina
[Dabanga] El Tina / N'djamena / Mabrouka -- Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Déby has ordered the immediate closure of Chad's 1,300-kilometre border with Sudan and placed the military on maximum alert following a deadly drone strike on a border ...
Comoros
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:26:57 GMTComorians Say Climate Change Is Making Life Worse, Call for Urgent Action
[Afrobarometer] Majorities call for greater investment in climate-resilient infrastructure and renewable energy.
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 06:01:52 GMT
Comorian Women Face Barriers to Equality in Education, Employment, and Politics
[Afrobarometer] Most citizens say police and courts need to do more to protect women and girls against discrimination and harassment.
Congo-Brazzaville
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:26:43 GMTCongo - 'The Result Was Already Decided Before Polling Stations Opened'
[IPS] CIVICUS discusses the presidential election in the Republic of the Congo with Ivan Kibangou Ngoy, executive director of Global Participe, a civil society action-research organisation focused on democratic governance based in Pointe-Noire.
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:36:43 GMT
Presidential Election in the Republic of the Congo
[African Union] The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, takes note of the results of the presidential election in the Republic of the Congo, as announced by the Constitutional Court, and extends his congratulations...
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 04:35:37 GMT
Presidential Elections in the Republic of Congo
[African Arguments] On 15 March, the Republic of Congo staged its fifth presidential election since Denis Sassou Nguesso reclaimed power after the 1997 civil war. Few citizens bothered to participate. He was declared victor on 17 March with 94.82% of...
Sun, 22 Mar 2026 00:23:29 GMT
Congo's 'Nintendo Election' Was Rigged From the Start, Observer Says
[RFI] Civil society groups in Congo-Brazzaville are challenging the integrity of last weekend's presidential election, which handed veteran leader Denis Sassou Nguesso a fifth term in office. Bertrand Menier Kounianga, spokesperson for the civil soci...
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 06:01:54 GMT
Congo's Sasso Nguesso Re-Elected President in Tightly Controlled Vote
[RFI] The Republic of Congo's President Denis Sassou N'Guesso has been re-elected with nearly 95 percent of the vote, according to provincial results, extending his nearly 42-year rule over the Central African oil-rich country.
Congo-Kinshasa
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 05:27:37 GMTGenocide in Eastern DR Congo and Capitol Hill's Forgotten Truths
[New Times] In May 1998, inside the chambers of the United States Congress, a hearing took place that should have permanently shaped international policy toward Central Africa.
Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:03:14 GMT
Escalating Violence and Influx of Returnees in DR Congo Fuel Regional Instability
[IPS] United Nations -- In the month following the reopening of the Burundi-Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) border, the humanitarian crisis in the DRC has deteriorated considerably, recently marked by an influx of Congolese refugees returning home...
Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:13:55 GMT
Uganda's Refugees to Top Two Million
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Uganda's refugee population is set to rise to over two million as the country is expected to host another 27,000 in the 2026/2027 financial year.
Fri, 27 Mar 2026 04:34:29 GMT
Violence Intensifies As UN Mission Pledges Continued Support
[UN News] The security and political situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) remains "extremely tense", a senior UN official told the Security Council on Thursday.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:00:23 GMT
Uganda to Withdraw Troops From Some Positions in Eastern DR Congo, Says Gen Muhoozi
[Nile Post] Uganda is set to withdraw some of its troops that are deployed in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, the Chief of Defence Forces in the UPDF, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba said.
Djibouti
Fri, 27 Mar 2026 05:16:44 GMTNine Dead, Dozens Missing in Djibouti Shipwreck
[Horn Diplomat] Djibouti, -- At least nine people have died and dozens remain missing after a boat carrying migrants capsized off the coast of Djibouti, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) said on Wednesday.
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:30:35 GMT
Djibouti's New Horizon - President Guelleh Unveils $480 Million 'Salaam City'
[Shabelle] Djibouti City -- H.E. Ismail Omar Guelleh, President of the Republic of Djibouti, on Monday launched a $480 million residential project dubbed "Salaam City," as Djibouti steps up efforts to meet rising housing demand driven by rapid econom...
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 09:52:49 GMT
Djibouti Breaks Ground On Largest Residential Project in Nation's History
[Nile Post] President Ismail Omar Guelleh on Monday led the groundbreaking for Salaam City, the largest residential development in Djibouti's history, marking a significant step in the nation's urban expansion.
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 05:18:46 GMT
Djibouti Prepares for Presidential Election
[Shabelle] Djibouti -- Djibouti is set to hold its next presidential election, with President Ismail Omar Guelleh expected to seek re-election for a second term, a term he has held since 1999.
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 18:34:39 GMT
Salaam City Set to Begin Construction As Djibouti's Largest Residential Site
[Nile Post] - President Ismail Omar Guelleh is scheduled to preside over a groundbreaking ceremony Monday for Salaam City, a residential project slated to become the largest housing development in the history of Djibouti.
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
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:23:29 GMTMozambique to Establish Diplomatic Representation in Equatorial Guinea
[AIM] Malabo -- Mozambican President Daniel Chapo has promised to establish a diplomatic representation in Equatorial Guinea in response to concerns from the Mozambican community living in that country.
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 04:45:31 GMT
Equatorial Guinea Accused of Docking Wages to Help Fund Pope's Visit
[RFI] As Pope Leo XIV prepares to visit Equatorial Guinea next month, the country is reportedly relying on members of the public to help finance the trip - including by having money deducted from their salaries.
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 11:06:59 GMT
Equatorial Guinea's High-Tech Push to End Malaria By 2030
[Independent (Kampala)] In the humid equatorial belt of Central Africa; where dense forests, heavy rains and winding rivers create ideal breeding grounds for mosquitoes, malaria has long been a stubborn public health adversary. For Equatorial Guinea,...
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 14:57:43 GMT
With the Visit of Pope Leo Xiv, the Country Becomes the Epicenter of World News
[Agenzia Fides] Malabo -- The apostolic visit of Pope Leo XIV to Equatorial Guinea, scheduled for April 21-23, 2026, will be a historic event, and preparations are already in full swing in the country, which will capture the world's attention.
Eritrea
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 07:08:39 GMTAll of Africa Today - April 7, 2026
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Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:28:23 GMT
Central Region Ministry of Education Activity Assessment Meeting
[Shabait] The Ministry of Education branch in the Central Region conducted an activity assessment meeting on the first semester of the 2025/2026 academic year on 31 March.
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:28:22 GMT
Seminar to Members of the Eritrean Community in Sweden
[Shabait] - A seminar focusing on the objective situation in the homeland, as well as regional and global developments, has been conducted for members of the Eritrean community in Sweden.
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:00:26 GMT
Cultural and Sports Weeks in Ghinda and Dubarwa Sub-Zones
[Shabait] - Educational, cultural and sports weeks have been conducted in the sub-zones of Ghinda and Dubarwa.
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:00:25 GMT
Voluntary Blood Donation in Adi-Quala Sub-Zone
[Shabait] Secondary school students in Adi-Quala sub-zone have voluntarily contributed 543 units of blood with a view to saving lives through their donated blood. The donation was made during a program conducted from 23 to 26 March.
Ethiopia
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:20:32 GMTFederal Police Crack Down On Sprawling Human Trafficking Network
[Reporter] - Accused ringleader Yitbarek Dawit detained in Shire
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:20:26 GMT
From Fiscal Burden to Job Engine - Ethiopia's State-Owned Enterprise Transformation
[World Bank] STORY HIGHLIGHTS
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:12:12 GMT
Police Arrest International Human-Trafficker, Nine Accomplices
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The Ethiopian Federal Police announced today that it has arrested Yitbarek Dawit, a notorious international human-trafficker involved in the death of more than 100 people, raping of over 50 women, and trafficking of more than 3,0...
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:12:12 GMT
Ethiopia Concludes UNHRC Vice-Presidency With Robust Diplomatic Engagement - Foreign Ministry
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed that Ethiopia has concluded its tenure as Vice-President of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), described it as a period of active and constructive diplomatic engagement durin...
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:12:08 GMT
Ethiopia, India Expand Cooperation Across Strategic Sectors
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- India and Ethiopia are exploring broader areas of collaboration across a wide range of sectors, according to Indian Ambassador to Ethiopia.
Gabon
Gambia
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 04:50:12 GMTGambians Support Women's Autonomy On Marriage but Want Restrictions On Contraceptives and Abortion
[Afrobarometer] Citizens favour teaching sex education in school and allowing pregnant girls to continue their education.
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 05:18:15 GMT
Legal Practitioners Undergo Training As Gambia Moves to Modernise High Court Rules
[The Point] The General Legal Council of The Gambia has commenced a two-day Continuing Legal Education (CLE) training for legal practitioners on the new High Court Rules, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the country's justice system.
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 05:09:21 GMT
Lawmakers Debate Over President Barrow's State of the Nation Address
[Foroyaa] Members of the National Assembly debate over the State of the Nation Address delivered last week by President Adama Barrow. The debate was held on 30 March 2026 at the National Assembly chambers in Banjul.
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 05:09:20 GMT
National Assembly Adjourns Amid Debate On Governance, Economy, Health and Term Limits
[Foroyaa] The National Assembly's adjournment debate on Wednesday, 1 April 2026, unfolded into a wide-ranging and deeply reflective session, as lawmakers from across the political divide laid bare the country's pressing challenges while offering comp...
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 05:14:09 GMT
State Moves to Detain Bojang Siblings After Acquittal in Police Shooting Case
[Foroyaa] The Gambia's State Law Office has moved swiftly to keep Ousainou Bojang and his sister, Amie Bojang, in detention, barely a day after the High Court acquitted and discharged them of charges stemming from the fatal September 2023 shooting of...
Ghana
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 04:54:35 GMTFrom Ghana to France, UN Slavery Resolution Meets With Mixed Reactions
[RFI] A UN resolution recognising the transatlantic slave trade as one of the gravest crimes against humanity has reignited debates on reparations, responsibility and historical memory. Reactions were mixed in Ghana, where the bill originated, while ...
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:51:46 GMT
Navy Hands Over 3 Ghanaian Stowaways to Immigration in Lagos
[Vanguard] The Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) BEECROFT, on Wednesday, handed over three suspected stowaways rescued from a merchant vessel, MT ANATOLIA, to the Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, in Lagos, as part of ongoing efforts to curb illegal migration...
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 05:24:53 GMT
Ecowas Bank Approves Over $267m for Projects in Nigeria, Ghana, Others
[Vanguard] The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) has approved $266.7 million and another XOF30 billion to support a portfolio of strategic infrastructure projects in Nigeria, The Gambia, Ghana, Senegal, and Côte d'Ivoire.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:29:52 GMT
Football Fans in Kadjebi React to Otto Addo's Sack
[Ghanaian Times] Football fans in Kadjebi in the Oti Region have expressed mixed reactions to the dismissal of Otto Addo as Head Coach of the Black Stars by the Ghana Football Association (GFA).
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:10:51 GMT
Ghana Drops in Latest FIFA Rankings
[Ghanaian Times] GHANA dropped two places to 74th position in the latest FIFA global rankings released yesterday. The drop also saw the Black Stars' position on the African continent affected.
Guinea
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:44:46 GMTBoakai, Senators Tight-Lipped On Conference Amid Insecurity At Liberia-Guinea Border
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- President Joseph Boakai and members of the Liberian Senate are maintaining silence over the outcome of a crucial closed door meeting held at the Capitol Building in Monrovia, as unease continues to grow over mounting ten...
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:42:12 GMT
CAF Faces Pressure As Guinea Contests Morocco's 1976 Afcon Win
[Vanguard] The Guinea Football Federation has urged the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to review the 1976 AFCON outcome, citing Morocco's walkout and a recent ruling against Senegal.
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:56:55 GMT
Morocco Walked Out in Afcon 1976 and Now Guinea Seeks Review Too
[Nile Post] The Guinea Football Federation has urged the Confederation of African Football (Caf) to review the 1976 Afcon outcome, citing Morocco's walkout and a recent ruling against Senegal.
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 06:11:35 GMT
Boakai Calls for Calm Amid Border Tensions With Guinea
[New Dawn] Monrovia, Liberia, March 18, 2026 -- Liberian President Joseph Nyuma Boakai on Wednesday urged calm as his government works through diplomatic channels to ease tensions along the Liberia-Guinea border in Lofa County.
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:31:43 GMT
High Alert At Liberia-Guinea Border
[New Dawn] Sorlumba, Foya District, Lofa County, March 20: Speaking to reporters after visiting Sorlumba, a port of entry in Lofa County, on Thursday, March 19, 2026, Col. Coleman stated, "The situation at the Liberia-Guinea border remains a high ale...
Guinea Bissau
Kenya
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 10:49:31 GMTKenya to Offer Patients Free Six-Month HIV 'Breakthrough' Prevention Jab
[RFI] Kenya's health authorities have begun administering lenacapavir, a long-acting HIV prevention drug delivered by injection that offers protection for six months. The treatment will be available free of charge to eligible patients, making Kenya o...
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:34:40 GMT
ODM Collapse Laid Bare By Fresh By-Election Losses
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Fresh by-election results and growing internal divisions have raised questions about the political future of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), with Thursday's contests showing the party struggling to remain competitive eve...
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:34:39 GMT
Kenya Medical, Dental Associations Raise Alarm Over KMPDC Corruption Llegations
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kenya Medical Association (KMA) and the Kenya Dental Association (KDA) have jointly raised serious concerns over allegations of corruption, fraudulent facility registration, and irregular licensure at the Kenya Medical Pra...
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:34:38 GMT
Amnesty Kenya, Civil Groups Demand Urgent Cabinet Memo to Tackle Femicide
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Civil society organizations, including Amnesty International Kenya, the ENDFemicideKE Movement, and the #HumanIsMyID Alliance, have called on the Ministry of Gender, Culture, the Arts and Heritage to urgently submit a Cabinet ...
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:21:20 GMT
Residents Protest Over Gachagua's Racist Remarks Against MP Zaheer Jhanda, Demand NCIC Action
[Capital FM] Kisii -- Residents of Nyaribari Chache Constituency have staged protests at Keumbu Market following alleged racist remarks by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua targeting area MP Zaheer Jhanda during an opposition tour in Kisii on ...
Kenya Daily Nation
Kenya East African
Kenya Headlines
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:30:00 +0300Paralysis as fuel shortage begins to bite
A looming fuel crisis is beginning to choke the country with dealers and motorists warning that petrol shortages could paralyse the city within days if urgent action is not taken.
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:22:38 +0300
Ousted: Humphrey Wattanga exits KRA
KRA positions the move as part of a leadership transition at the tax authority.
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 20:04:00 +0300
Gachagua unveils DCP candidate for Emurua Dikirr seat, vows to defend Kipsigis community
Local leaders and residents have questioned the manner in which Ngenos funeral was conducted, describing it as rushed.
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:26:59 +0300
Senate flags ballooning wage bills in county water companies
Government entities owe Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company Sh442 million. Osotsi said there is a serious staffing and equipment deficiencies in county hospitals
Sun, 05 Apr 2026 20:55:57 +0300
Gachagua draws DCI fury after linking Ruto to Sh500m exhibit
DCI said Sunday it was reviewing remarks made by former DP Rigathi Gachagua during an Easter Sunday church service for potential hate speech, ethnic contempt, and incitement.
Kenya News
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:34:00 +0300Homa bay nurses call off strike after nine days
Homa-Bay nurses end strike after 9 days.
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:22:30 +0300
Nairobi CBD road closures: What you need to know
Traffic to be temporarily disrupted within CBD today; City Hall way, Supreme Court and Wabera Street to be closed to public ahead of President Ruto's address to Nairobi County Assembly.
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:36:00 +0300
Sikri College for the Blind and Deaf Elevated to National Polytechnic
Sikri Technical and Vocational College for the Blind and Deaf in Kasipul Constituency upgraded to National Polytechnic.
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:58:05 +0300
Five counties in SHA fraud web as 12 hospitals shut amid probe
Five Kenyan counties have been implicated in a major Social Health Authority fraud scheme, prompting the shutdown of 12 hospitals as authorities intensify investigations.
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:51:43 +0300
Mudavadi defends cooperation framework between govt and Nairobi county
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has defended the newly signed cooperation agreement between the national government and Nairobi City County Government.
Lesotho
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 07:35:43 GMTThe Lesotho Highlands Water Project Is 40 Years Old and Going Strong - but History Weighs On Its Successes
[The Conversation Africa] Big projects bring big hopes and big dreams. They also bring big disappointment when they don't deliver on all the promises. Even when the projects work as they are supposed to.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:01:47 GMT
Lesotho Pensioner's Epic Journey to Renew Her Social Grant
[GroundUp] Macharles Mahlekele, 86, spent a night in a stuck taxi and two days sheltering with strangers after a flooded river blocked her route home
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 07:03:18 GMT
All of Africa Today - March 9, 2026
[allAfrica]
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 06:49:00 GMT
Kenya Civil Aviation Authority Initiates Probe Into Fatal Mosop Helicopter Crash
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) has launched investigations into a fatal helicopter crash in Mosop, Nandi County, involving an AS350 aircraft that was en route from Endebes to Mosoriot.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:36:58 GMT
LRA Domestic Tax Commissioner Leads VAT Benchmarking Visit to Lesotho
[Liberian Observer] A delegation from the Liberia Revenue Authority is currently in Lesotho for a weeklong benchmarking visit with the Revenue Services Lesotho (RSL), as Liberia advances preparations to transition to Value Added Tax (VAT) in 2027.
Liberia
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 08:21:22 GMTLiberian Women, Guardians of Peace and Pillars of Democracy
[New Dawn] On International Women's Day, Liberia honors the remarkable contributions of women who have shaped the nation's peace, democracy, and development.
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 04:52:39 GMT
Over 25 Liberians Complete EU-Funded Scope Africa Port Security Training
[New Dawn] Monrovia, Liberia - March 23, 2026 -- More than 25 Liberians have completed a specialized maritime and port security training under the European Union-funded SCOPE Africa Program.
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 05:05:03 GMT
Outgoing NEC Chair Calls for Bold Reforms to Safeguard Future Elections
[New Dawn] Monrovia, Liberia - March 23, 2026 - The outgoing Chairperson of the National Elections Commission (NEC), Madam Davidetta Browne Lansanah, has called on the Commission's staff to confront institutional challenges directly and decisively as...
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 04:52:35 GMT
Women Leaders Push for Reforms to Boost Entrepreneurship in Liberia
[New Dawn] Monrovia, March 23, 2026 -- Some of Liberia's most influential women leaders--including former Director General of the Liberia National Fisheries Authority, Emma Glassco, Ms. Ama Harris, Mrs. Vivian Innis McGill, and entrepreneur Tangie Ba...
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:44:46 GMT
Boakai, Senators Tight-Lipped On Conference Amid Insecurity At Liberia-Guinea Border
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- President Joseph Boakai and members of the Liberian Senate are maintaining silence over the outcome of a crucial closed door meeting held at the Capitol Building in Monrovia, as unease continues to grow over mounting ten...
Liberian Dialogue
Madagascar
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 04:38:34 GMTThe Madagascar Upheaval - Coup, Revolution or 'Coupvolution'?
[ISS] Coups in the Sahel set a discouraging precedent for whether Madagascar's military leader will leave office in two years.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 07:07:01 GMT
Tourist Visits to Madagascar Help Conserve Some Forests, but Others Suffer - Study Suggests What to Do
[The Conversation Africa] Madagascar is one of the world's biodiversity hotspots. The island country is well known for its diverse and endangered range of wildlife. This includes over 100 species of lemurs and six species of majestic baobab trees fou...
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 06:58:30 GMT
All of Africa Today - March 16, 2026
[allAfrica]
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 06:24:39 GMT
Madagascar Anti-Corruption Chief Appointed as New PM
[DW] Madagascar's strongman leader has appointed Mamitiana Rajaonarison as PM days after dismissing the last government. Rajaonarison previously led the country's financial intelligence and money laundering watchdog.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:51:15 GMT
Madagascar's Leader Fires PM, Cabinet
[Daily Trust] Madagascar's leader, Colonel Michael Randrianirina, has sacked his prime minister and dissolved the cabinet he appointed soon after seizing power following youth-led protests five months ago.
Malawi
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 06:52:34 GMTAll of Africa Today - March 23, 2026
[allAfrica]
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 05:09:51 GMT
$1.4bn Lost, $2bn Needed - Relentless Disasters Are Draining Malawi and Entrenching Poverty
[Nyasa Times] Malawi has lost at least $1.427 billion (about K2.5 trillion) to major climate-related disasters in just eight years, a crushing toll that exposes a country trapped in a cycle of destruction, incomplete recovery and deepening poverty.
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 05:12:14 GMT
Apostle Kawinga Brings Hope to 640 Flood-Hit Households in Mchinji
[Nyasa Times] Apostle Clifford Kawinga of Salvation For All Ministries International, through the Hope Field Initiative, on Sunday reached out to families devastated by flash floods in the area of Traditional Authority Kawere in Mchinji.
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 05:09:52 GMT
Justice Minister Starts Process to Hire New ACB Director, 50 Candidates to Be Interviewed Before Final Choice By President
[Nyasa Times] Minister of Justice Charles Mhango has set in motion a high-stakes and closely watched process to recruit a new Director General of the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), activating a special committee to sift through a flood of applications...
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 05:09:52 GMT
K22bn Road Target Sparks Fear and Fury - Motorists Brace for 'Revenue Policing' As Fines, Roadblocks and Bribery Risks Surge
[Nyasa Times] Motorists are bracing for a punishing shift on Malawi's roads after Treasury handed the Malawi Police Service (MPS) a steep K22 billion collection target, a move drivers say effectively turns traffic enforcement into a high-pressure rev...
Malawi Times
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 06:45:50 +0000Parliament united to honour Bingu
NAMALOMBA—He carried that title with resolve
By Mercy Matonga:
In a rare display of unity, members of Parliament (MPs) Wednesday set aside party rivalries, even as controversy surrounding a report on the acquisition of Amaryllis Hotel resurfaced, ...
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 06:41:47 +0000
Manufacturers, government align on thin plastic phase-out
Plastic manufacturers in Malawi have pledged to comply with the directive to stop producing thin plastic bags and to encourage other producers to do the same, following a meeting with Minister of Natural Resources Patricia Wiskes.
Abdul Mussa, Chairp...
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 06:38:22 +0000
Chawinga sisters ruled out of Fifa series
The Malawi Women’s National Football Team, the Scorchers, have suffered a big blow after captain Tabitha and her sister Temwa Chawinga were ruled out of this weekend’s Fifa Series due to injuries.
Football Association of Malawi (Fam) operations d...
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:12:31 +0000
Industry pushes for fuel levies removal
The Malawi Confedartion of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (MCCCI) has called for the removal of some government-imposed fuel levies to lower prices.
The call follows last week’s upward adjustment of fuel price announced by the Malawi Energy Regu...
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:09:05 +0000
Treasury turns down K167bn credit offers
The government turned down K167 billion in Treasury bills during the March 2026 auctions, despite investors offering a total of K567 billion across various maturities.
Official results released by the Reserve Bank of Malawi show that only K400 billio...
Mali
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 07:29:41 GMTAlgeria's Return to the Sahel - an Opportunity to Show AES Cohesion
[ISS] Although Mali remains sceptical, Niger and Burkina Faso's thawing relationship with Algeria could pave the way for full re-engagement.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:10:36 GMT
Mali's Maestro of African Salsa - How Boncana Maïga Shaped Dance Music
[The Conversation Africa] The passing of celebrated Malian flautist, composer and arranger Boncana Maïga at the age of 77 truly marks the end of an era in the music of west Africa.
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 06:47:44 GMT
Mali - Armed Islamist Group Executes Truck Drivers
[HRW] Nairobi -- 12 Victims Found with Throats Slit, Hands Tied
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 13:59:51 GMT
In Mali, Women Are Driving Health Care Forward
[Global Fund] Table of Contents
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 20:13:23 GMT
Mali Eyes Atlantic Access Through $800m Senegal River Corridor
[Daba Finance] Landlocked Mali could gain direct access to the Atlantic Ocean under an ambitious plan to transform the Senegal River into a major commercial shipping corridor linking Mali to Senegal's coast.
Mauritania
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:09:08 GMTFirm Taps Biometric Tech to Boost Healthcare Access in N. Africa
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A humanitarian initiative in northern Mauritania is leveraging biometric technology to improve healthcare access for thousands of patients without official documentation.
Mauritius
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 11:08:02 GMTCan Mauritius Save Its Credit Rating?
[ISS] For a small, open economy, reputational strength is a core asset - but time is running out and decisive steps are needed.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:29:44 GMT
Are We Losing the Battle Against Corruption?
[L'Express] The Corruption Perceptions Index 2025 is out. Mauritius' score has dropped from 51 to 48, signalling a setback in the fight against corruption.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:20:18 GMT
Mauritius Exchange to Extend Trading Hours and Shift to T+2 Settlement
[Daba Finance] The Stock Exchange of Mauritius and the Central Depository & Settlement Co. Ltd announced reforms to extend trading hours and move to a T+2 settlement cycle.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:10:02 GMT
The Injustice in Chagos Continues
[HRW] Last year's deal handed sovereignty to Mauritius but did not resolve US and UK responsibility for crimes against the islands' Indigenous people - the Chagossians.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 10:00:43 GMT
Mauritius Unveils Bold New Chapter for India - Sets Sights On Tier 2/3 Markets and 'Beyond Beaches' Growth Following Otm 2026
[Mauritius Tourism] Following a series of high-stakes engagements in Mumbai, the Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA) has signaled a shift in its global strategy to attract more Indian travellers. The milestone event, OTM 2026, was officially...
Mozambique
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 05:07:47 GMTChapo Warns Frelimo Against Disinformation
[AIM] Nacala -- Mozambican President Daniel Chapo on Saturday warned the ruling Frelimo Party against "the growing plague of disinformation', otherwise it might lose the mass communication battle in a context of sharp political disputes.
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:32:31 GMT
PM Swears Senior Officials Into Office
[AIM] Maputo -- Mozambican Prime Minister Benvinda Levi on Thursday swore into office four senior officials, all of whom are women.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:20:19 GMT
Mozambique Building 'Sustainable Energy Sector'
[AIM] Maputo -- Mozambique intends to build "a modern, sustainable and competitive energy sector, capable of driving the economic transformation of our country and contributing to the energy security of the region and the world', declared President D...
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 07:28:18 GMT
Tanzania, Mozambique and Malawi Launch $7.12 Million GEF Project to Protect the Ruvuma Basin
[IPS] Dar es Salaam, Tanzania -- At dawn, the Ruvuma River moves quietly through a vast wetland along the border between Tanzania and Mozambique. Its muddy waters appear calm, disturbed only by drifting logs and the occasional ripple.
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:56:34 GMT
When Europe Walks Away, Cabo Delgado Pays the Price
[New Times] The media reports of a rumoured decision by the European Union not to renew support for Rwanda's security deployment in northern Mozambique should if true be seen for what it is: a choice whose harshest consequences will not be felt in Ki...
Namibia
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 08:41:29 GMTFMD Control Area Established in ||kharas
[Namibian] The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform has established a foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) control area in the FMD-free zone of the ||Kharas region, effective immediately, to prevent disease spread from neighbouring count...
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 05:05:01 GMT
Namibia Ranks 108 in World Happiness Report
[Namibian] Namibia dropped from 103 in 2025 to 108 in the 2026 World Happiness ranking, out of 147 countries globally.
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 05:04:58 GMT
Environment Minister Daniel Calls Kunene 'Region of Opportunity' On Independence Day
[Namibian] Minister of environment and tourism Indileni Daniel on Independence Day described the Kunene as a region of development due to its people, environment, and resources.
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 05:04:58 GMT
Botswana's President Seeks to Strengthen Trade Relations With Namibia
[Namibian] President Duma Boko of Botswana says part of his country's plans with Namibia is to strengthen trade between both counties.
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:03:16 GMT
Gondwana - Miss Universe 1992 Returns to Namibia
[Namibian] More than three decades after Michelle McLean was crowned Miss Universe, she is finally welcoming the friends who shared that moment with her - not on stage, but on a journey across her home country.
Niger
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 18:12:21 GMTRepublic of Congo Debt Rises to 92 Percent of GDP After Eurobond Issuance
[Daba Finance] Republic of Congo's public debt rose to 8,943.97 billion FCFA at the end of 2025, equivalent to 92.46% of GDP, according to data from the Caisse Congolaise d'Amortissement.
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 07:29:41 GMT
Algeria's Return to the Sahel - an Opportunity to Show AES Cohesion
[ISS] Although Mali remains sceptical, Niger and Burkina Faso's thawing relationship with Algeria could pave the way for full re-engagement.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 07:01:28 GMT
Niger's Foreign Ministry Summoned European Envoy to Protest 'Interference in Its Internal Affairs'
[People's Dispatch] Within hours after the European Parliament adopted a resolution demanding the "immediate and unconditional release" of Niger's ousted, France-backed former president Mohamed Bazoum, the Nigerien government reiterated that it "will...
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 07:36:39 GMT
Bank of Africa Niger Says Profit Dropped 92 Percent As Credit Risk Rises
[Daba Finance] Bank of Africa Niger reported a 92% drop in net profit for 2025, according to a statement from its board dated 20 February 2026.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:37:05 GMT
United States and Niger Sign Strategic Health Cooperation MOU
[U.S. Embassy Niamey] Niamey, February 26, 2026
Nigeria
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 06:50:34 GMTAll of Africa Today - February 13, 2026
[allAfrica]
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 05:27:31 GMT
China Rejects U.S. Lawmakers' Allegations of Illegal Mining and Terror Financing in Nigeria
[Premium Times] The Chinese embassy also rejected the claim that it was funding radical Islamic groups and ethnic militias to protect its mining interests.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 05:24:49 GMT
U.S. Lawmakers Link Chinese Illegal Mining to Terrorism Funding in Nigeria
[Premium Times] "The Secretary of State should work with the Government of Nigeria to counteract the hostile foreign exploitation of Chinese illegal mining operations and their destabilising practice of paying protection money to Fulani militias," th...
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 09:52:49 GMT
Bird Strike Delays United Nigeria Airline's Flight At Port Harcourt Airport
[Premium Times] United Nigeria Airlines says a bird strike on one of its Airbus A320 aircraft led to precautionary inspections and flight delays at Port Harcourt International Airport.
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 13:52:03 GMT
Nigeria and the Diplomatic Arena
[This Day] The prolonged absence of ambassadors in strategic capitals of the world have created a diplomatic vacuum at a critical moment, contends Kalu Okoronkwo
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Nigeria The Will
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 22:02:45 +0000Doue, Kvaratskhelia Fire PSG to UCL First-Leg Lead Over Liverpool
April 08, (THEWILL) — A dominant first-leg display gave Paris Saint-Germain a 2-0 victory over Liverpool at the Parc des Princes on Wednesday, leaving the Reds with a steep deficit to overturn in next week’s UEFA Champions League quarter-fina...
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 22:01:43 +0000
Atletico Madrid Stun Barcelona 2-0 In UCL Quarter-Final First Leg
April 08, (THEWILL) — Julian Alvarez and Alexander Sorloth were on target to give Atletico Madrid a 2-0 victory over 10-man Barcelona in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final at Camp Nou on Wednesday, leaving the Catalan side w...
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 22:00:41 +0000
Turaki-Led PDP Bloc Meets ADC, Strengthens Coalition Talks for 2027 Polls
April 08, (THEWILL) — In a move reflecting intensifying coalition-building efforts ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, the Tanimu Turaki-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Wednesday met with the David Mark-led African Dem...
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:02:24 +0000
INEC Urges Media to Uphold Truth, Warns Against Disinformation
April 08, (THEWILL) — The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned that the gravest threat to the 2027 general elections will not be a ballot-snatcher’s gun but lies spread via smartphones and amplified by uncritical broadcast ...
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:04:43 +0000
Police Bust Church Crime Den in Akwa Ibom, Arrest Seven
April 08, (THEWILL) — A major security breakthrough has been recorded in Akwa Ibom State following the discovery of a suspected criminal hideout operating under the guise of a church. The operation led to the arrest of seven suspects and the recove...
Rwanda
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 05:16:21 GMTWhat to Know As MPs Move to Scrutinise Ejoheza Access Bill
[New Times] Parliament has cleared the way for detailed scrutiny of a draft law seeking to amend the legal framework governing the EjoHeza Long-Term Savings Scheme.
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 05:16:21 GMT
Women to Take At Least 30% of Jobs in Water Projects
[New Times] Major water resources projects in Rwanda will now be required to ensure that at least 30 per cent of their workforce is made up of women, according to the Executive Chairperson of the Rwanda Water Resources Board, Richard Nyirishema.
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 05:16:20 GMT
Govt Turns to Rent-to-Own to Ease Housing Pressure
[New Times] The Rwanda Housing Authority (RHA) and the City of Kigali have begun securing land in Mpazi and Nyabisindu neighbourhoods to roll out a rent-to-own affordable housing model targeting low-income earners.
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 05:19:57 GMT
Govt Orders Health Facilities to Treat Patients Before Insurance Checks
[New Times] The Ministry of Health has directed all health facilities to prioritise treating patients before undertaking any administrative or insurance-related procedures, citing gaps in compliance with existing guidelines.
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 05:17:34 GMT
Environment Minister Renews Call for Water, Forest Protection
[New Times] Rwanda has marked three global environmental days with a renewed call for conservation, as communities planted thousands of trees during Umuganda.
Senegal
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 20:13:23 GMTMali Eyes Atlantic Access Through $800m Senegal River Corridor
[Daba Finance] Landlocked Mali could gain direct access to the Atlantic Ocean under an ambitious plan to transform the Senegal River into a major commercial shipping corridor linking Mali to Senegal's coast.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 04:50:15 GMT
Epstein Files Reveal Links to Senegal, Cote d'Ivoire Power Circles
[RFI] Jeffrey Epstein cultivated close ties with West African political elites, forging a relationship with Karim Wade, son of former Senegalese president Abdoulaye Wade, and Nina Keita, niece of Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara, according to a re...
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:22:52 GMT
From Classroom to the Sound Desk - Nicole and the Isep Revolution in Senegal
[World Bank] STORY HIGHLIGHTS
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:44:02 GMT
Senegal Denounces Jail Sentence for Football Fans in Morocco
[Vanguard] Senegal's prime minister on Tuesday bewailed a Moroccan court's prison sentence against 18 Senegalese football supporters convicted over a pitch invasion during an international match last month.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 06:48:36 GMT
Senegalese Famous TikToker Saliou Mbaye Arrested Upon Fleeing to Gambia
[The Point] Subject to an arrest warrant issued by the Keur Massar Research Brigade (BR) in connection with the "Pape Cheikh Diallo and Co." case, the well-known TikToker Saliou Mbaye, alias "Zale," was apprehended. The 28-year-old was arrested aroun...
Seychelles
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 04:42:28 GMTTop Zimbabwean Lawyer to Head Seychelles Commission of Inquiry On 2024 Prison Deaths
[New Zimbabwe] ZIMBABWEAN constitutional law expert Professor Justice Mavedzenge has been appointed head of a Seychelles commision of inquiry on the 2024 incident at Montagne Posée Prison.
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:24:27 GMT
'Raise Awareness About Plastic Pollution Effects in Lake Victoria'
[Daily News] Mwanza -- JOURNALISTS in Mwanza Region have been urged to produce impactful environmental stories to raise public awareness about the effects of plastic waste in Lake Victoria.
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 04:35:41 GMT
Seychellois Support Women's Autonomy and Sex Education, but Are Divided On Abortion
[Afrobarometer] Most citizens favour keeping pregnant learners in school.
Sierra Leone
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:11:15 GMTLiberia Immigration Service Supports Sierra Leonean Counterpart in Fight Against Narcotics
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Authorities of the Liberia Immigration Service (LIS) have commended their Sierra Leonean counterparts for the arrest of Officer Randy P. Z. Tuweh, Deputy Commander of the Border Patrol Unit (BPU) assigned to Grand Cape M...
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 09:55:58 GMT
Liberia, Sierra Leone Leaders Convene in Guinea Over Border Disputes
[Liberian Observer] Diplomacy took center stage in the Mano River Union basin on Monday, March 16, when leaders of Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea rushed to Conakry in an urgent bid to defuse a rapidly escalating border dispute between Liberia and G...
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 07:07:01 GMT
Sierra Leone's Digital ID Push - How Local Brokers Help Citizens Gain Legal Identity
[The Conversation Africa] An estimated 542 million Africans lack identity cards and potentially face statelessness. Without a legal identity, they can be excluded from basic human rights like education, healthcare and protection.
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:51:33 GMT
Border Tensions - Ecowas Urges Restraint Among Guinea, Liberia, Sierra Leone
[Vanguard] Abuja -- The Economic Community of West African States has expressed concern over rising tensions along the borders between Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone, urging the countries involved to exercise restraint and resolve their difference...
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:40:34 GMT
World Bank Pumps $137m Into Digital Jobs, Skills in Liberia, S/Leone, Benin
[Liberian Observer] The World Bank Group (WBG) Board of Directors yesterday approved a transformative regional initiative that will directly boost job creation in Benin, Liberia, and Sierra Leone. This second operation under the Western Africa Region...
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Prime Minister Carney announces Canada has achieved the NATO 2% defence spending target
March 26, 2026 Halifax, Nova Scotia
Good morning.
Thank you, Minister McGuinty, for the introduction.
To the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members present here, to those across Canada, to those around the world – thank you for your service, for y...
Statement by Prime Minister Carney on the International Day of La Francophonie
“The French language is at the heart of the Canadian identity. We are a proudly bilingual country that respects and celebrates its official languages. On this International Day of La Francophonie, we recognise the role of the French language in en...
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Somalia
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 06:40:18 GMTSomali National Forces Conduct Military Operation Against Al-Shabaab in Daynunay
[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somali National Security Forces, continuing their operations against Al-Shabaab militants, have successfully carried out a planned military operation in the Daynunay area near Baydhabo in the Bay region.
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 05:19:58 GMT
Parliament Speaker Raises Alarm Over Alleged Turkish Drone Involvement in Southwest State Conflict
[Shabelle] Baidoa, Somalia -- The speaker of Somalia's South West state parliament, Dr. Ali Said Fiqi, has expressed strong concern over reports that Turkish-made drones were used in fighting against regional administration forces, warning of a troub...
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 05:17:43 GMT
National Communications Authority Launches Cybersecurity Certification Training Program for Government Officials
[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- March 29, 2026 -- The Director General of the National Communications Authority, Mustafa Yasin Sheikh, inaugurated a specialized training program to equip government officials with internationally recognized cybersecu...
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 05:17:42 GMT
Somalia Intelligence Agency Says Al-Shabaab Leaders Killed in 10-Month Operations
[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia's National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) has released a list of Al-Shabaab leaders killed during operations conducted over the past 10 months by its forces in coordination with international partners, the age...
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 05:17:42 GMT
African Union Urges Dialogue Over Tensions in Southwest Somalia
[Shabelle] Addis Ababa -- The chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, said he was closely monitoring developments in Somalia's Southwest administration and called for peaceful dialogue to resolve tensions between the region...
South Africa AllAfrica
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 05:43:13 GMTNo National Fuel Shortage Despite Diesel Limits - South African News Briefs - March 30, 2026
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Mon, 30 Mar 2026 08:48:09 GMT
Ramaphosa Orders Ministers to Ease Pain of April Fuel Price Increase
[Scrolla] Iran shut a key oil shipping route, sending global fuel prices climbing and pushing up food costs for South Africans. President Cyril Ramaphosa says he and Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana are both losing sleep over the coming April fuel...
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 08:36:14 GMT
Orange Farm Reflects a Bigger Problem of Rising Obesity Among South African Adolescents
[Health-e] Health workers in Orange Farm, south of Johannesburg, say poor diets, little exercise and unsafe play spaces are putting adolescents at risk in a country already burdened by high obesity rates.
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 06:40:18 GMT
Candidate Attorneys Caught Cheating in Admission Applications
[GroundUp] One forged documents including exam results, and another lied about being the paid sole director of a company while doing articles
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 05:19:56 GMT
BMA to Deal Decisively With Wrongdoers
[SAnews.gov.za] Ahead of the Easter Holiday period, the Border Management Authority (BMA) has issued a stern warning to travellers and officials that any involvement in illegal activities will be detected and met with decisive consequences.
South Africa Business Day
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Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:02:52 +0000Unisa surges ahead in global subject rankings and national creative outputs
On 25 March 2026, QS (Quacquarelli Symonds) World University Ranking released results for institutions in the subject areas in which such institutions have been nominated for evaluation. This includes the scores and ranks for those subjects whe...
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:12:57 +0000
ACM leader Hlaudi Motsoeneng being lobbied for Maluti-a-Phofung mayor role
Motsoeneng says he wants to “take over properly” as coalition talks continue in the troubled Maluti-a-Phofung municipality
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:32:20 +0000
eThekwini official found guilty of sexual misconduct remains on municipal payroll
A senior metro manager found guilty of sexual misconduct in an internal investigation remains employed months later, raising questions about accountability, secrecy and retaliation against complainants
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:07:45 +0000
Former MK leader Mncwango joins IFP as party eyes key municipal takeovers
The IFP gains a seasoned administrator as Dr Bongani Mncwango joins the party, signaling growth ambitions and strengthened leadership before the local elections
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:59:55 +0000
Tehran and Arak under chemical siege
Israel chose targets at the heart of domestic survival because its planners know that fuel in a capital powers ambulances, clinics, refrigeration, generators, pumping systems, buses, food distribution and the hidden routines through which a city keep...
South Africa News 24
Thursday Apr 09 2026 08:32:57News24 | Fynbos and Fires: SA’s golden Chelsea Flower Show team teases this year’s concept
Award-winning landscape designer Leon Kluge and his team have unveiled the design for South Africa’s exhibit at this year’s prestigious RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
Wednesday Apr 08 2026 17:04:15
News24 | PODCAST | The Lead: Revising SA’s school history curriculum – what we know so far
Seasoned broadcast journalist Graeme Raubenheimer brings you The Lead, News24’s definitive podcast for in-depth reporting.
Wednesday Apr 08 2026 14:18:07
News24 | WATCH | Risky stunt lands ‘dancing’ Durban driver in hot water
A Durban man, who was captured on video performing dangerous stunts on a gravel public road while behind the wheel, handed himself over to the Road Traffic Inspectorate in Pinetown on Wednesday.
Wednesday Apr 08 2026 14:08:55
News24 | Schreiber unveils ‘most fundamental’ overhaul of SA immigration system
Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber has hailed the revised White Paper on Citizenship, Immigration and Refugee Protection as the “most fundamental reform” of South Africa’s citizenship and immigration frameworks.
Wednesday Apr 08 2026 11:50:45
News24 | Ambassadors ‘should never criticise their hosts’, Ramaphosa tells envoys – including Bozell
A day after US President Donald Trump threatened to wipe out a ‘whole civilisation’, that country’s ambassador to South Africa, Leo Brent Bozell III, heard President Cyril Ramaphosa saying that South Africa seeks a ‘global order defined by pe...
South Africa News 24
Thursday Apr 09 2026 08:32:57News24 | Fynbos and Fires: SA’s golden Chelsea Flower Show team teases this year’s concept
Award-winning landscape designer Leon Kluge and his team have unveiled the design for South Africa’s exhibit at this year’s prestigious RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
Wednesday Apr 08 2026 17:04:15
News24 | PODCAST | The Lead: Revising SA’s school history curriculum – what we know so far
Seasoned broadcast journalist Graeme Raubenheimer brings you The Lead, News24’s definitive podcast for in-depth reporting.
Wednesday Apr 08 2026 14:18:07
News24 | WATCH | Risky stunt lands ‘dancing’ Durban driver in hot water
A Durban man, who was captured on video performing dangerous stunts on a gravel public road while behind the wheel, handed himself over to the Road Traffic Inspectorate in Pinetown on Wednesday.
Wednesday Apr 08 2026 14:08:55
News24 | Schreiber unveils ‘most fundamental’ overhaul of SA immigration system
Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber has hailed the revised White Paper on Citizenship, Immigration and Refugee Protection as the “most fundamental reform” of South Africa’s citizenship and immigration frameworks.
Wednesday Apr 08 2026 11:50:45
News24 | Ambassadors ‘should never criticise their hosts’, Ramaphosa tells envoys – including Bozell
A day after US President Donald Trump threatened to wipe out a ‘whole civilisation’, that country’s ambassador to South Africa, Leo Brent Bozell III, heard President Cyril Ramaphosa saying that South Africa seeks a ‘global order defined by pe...
South Africa Sowetan Live
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Tue, 30 Sep 2025 09:52:26 +0200Firing allowed, training is not: Trump administration shares shutdown plans
US President Donald Trump’s administration started detailing its plans on Monday for which services it will pause if the federal government shuts down this week, with the health department slated to furlough 41% of its workforce.
Tue, 30 Sep 2025 09:44:48 +0200
WATCH LIVE | Dumisani Khumalo continues testimony before Madlanga commission
Crime intelligence boss Lt-Gen Dumisani Khumalo is set to continue his testimony before the Madlanga commission of inquiry on Tuesday at the Brigitte Mabandla Justice College in Pretoria.
Tue, 30 Sep 2025 09:44:02 +0200
WATCH LIVE | Former Deputy President DD Mabuza estate battle in court
In a court bid to stop the payout of her late father's R44.7m pension, it was revealed that former deputy president David Mabuza's 24-year-old daughter's monthly living expenses amount to almost R40,000.
Tue, 30 Sep 2025 08:36:56 +0200
‘Remove them from society’ - Motsoaledi calls for lifetime bans of corrupt officials after Tembisa revelations
Health minister Aaron Motsoaledi says harsher measures are needed to ensure corrupt officials can never return to government service.
Tue, 30 Sep 2025 07:43:46 +0200
Trump secures Netanyahu’s agreement for Gaza deal but Hamas support in question
US President Donald Trump secured Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s backing on Monday for a US-sponsored peace proposal to end nearly two years of war in Gaza, but questions loomed over whether Hamas would accept the plan.
South Sudan
Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:13:55 GMTUganda's Refugees to Top Two Million
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Uganda's refugee population is set to rise to over two million as the country is expected to host another 27,000 in the 2026/2027 financial year.
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:38:27 GMT
AU Iped Supports South Sudan to Strengthen Education Data Systems Through Emis Reform
[African Union] The African Union Pan-African Institute for Education for Development (AU IPED), through the Global Partnership for Education Knowledge and Innovation Exchange (GPE KIX) Africa 19 Hub a joint initiative with Canada's International Dev...
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:45:12 GMT
Haysom's Life 'Marked by an Unwavering Commitment to Justice, Peace, and Constitutionalism'
[allAfrica] Geneva -- The UN Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan has expressed its profound sorrow at the passing of Nicholas ''Fink'' Haysom, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan...
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 06:01:54 GMT
100,000 Flee South Sudan Into Ethiopia, According to Unicef, Amid Violence
[RFI] South Sudan's army forced an estimated 100,000 people to flee across the border into Ethiopia after ordering the evacuation of the opposition-held town of Akobo earlier this month, Unicef said Tuesday.
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 07:29:11 GMT
UN Mourns Constitutional Lawyer-Turned Top Crisis Diplomat, Nicholas Haysom
[UN News] The UN is mourning the loss of Nicholas Haysom, the Secretary-General's Special Representative for South Sudan, whose went from advising Nelson Mandela following the historic anti-apartheid struggle to becoming a "tireless" champion of cris...
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Southern Africa
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 06:49:31 GMTAfrica: All of Africa Today - March 30, 2026
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Mon, 30 Mar 2026 05:43:13 GMT
South Africa: No National Fuel Shortage Despite Diesel Limits - South African News Briefs - March 30, 2026
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Mon, 30 Mar 2026 05:27:34 GMT
Namibia: Nandi-Ndaitwah Urges Zambezi Residents to Accept Rice Aid, Move to Safety
[Namibian] President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged flood-affected residents in the Zambezi region to eat the 9 097 bags of rice given to them by the government and to stop resisting relocation.
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 08:48:09 GMT
South Africa: Ramaphosa Orders Ministers to Ease Pain of April Fuel Price Increase
[Scrolla] Iran shut a key oil shipping route, sending global fuel prices climbing and pushing up food costs for South Africans. President Cyril Ramaphosa says he and Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana are both losing sleep over the coming April fuel...
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 05:27:34 GMT
Namibia: Swapo 'Not Children's Children' As Lucia Witbooi Sounds 2029 Election Alarm
[Namibian] Vice president Lucia Witbooi has urged party members to start preparing for 2029's election immediately to defend the party's foundations against external interference and threats.
Sudan
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 04:51:19 GMTCrop Prices Surge in Sudan's El Gezira As Cultivated Land Shrinks
[Dabanga] Wad Medani -- Prices of staple crops have risen sharply in Sudan's El Gezira state, as a significant reduction in cultivated land and ongoing agricultural disruptions deepen concerns over food security in the region.
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 04:51:19 GMT
Sudan Army Claims Gains in South Kordofan, 'Displacement Rises in Blue Nile'
[Dabanga] Delling / El Fasher / Geisan -- The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) say they repelled a major assault yesterday by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces and allied fighters from the Sudan People's Liberation Movement North led by Abdelaziz El H...
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 04:46:25 GMT
'Sudan's Patients Travel 500km As El Gezira's Health System Collapses'
[Dabanga] El Gezira / Khartoum / Merowe -- Sudan's El Gezira state, once a leading centre for medical care after Khartoum, is facing a near total collapse of its health system, forcing residents to travel hundreds of kilometres for even basic tests, ...
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 04:46:24 GMT
Six Sudanese Have Died in Egyptian Custody in Six Weeks, Says Refugee Group
[Dabanga] Cairo -- Rashid Mohamed Abbas, a Sudanese resident in Egypt, died on Monday following his detention by Egyptian authorities. His death marks the sixth recorded case of a Sudanese national dying in Egyptian custody in the past 45 days.
Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:22:44 GMT
Global Fund Approves Emergency TB Funding for Conflict-Affected Sudan
[Global Fund] Geneva -- The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (the Global Fund) has approved US$1,607,729 in emergency funding to support urgent tuberculosis (TB) diagnosis and treatment for internally displaced persons (IDPs) and h...
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Tanzania
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 05:15:36 GMTMillions Lifted As Tanzania Fund Transforms Vulnerable Communities
[Daily News] Mwanza -- FOR many years, access to basic social services such as healthcare facilities, education infrastructure and reliable community support programmes has remained a persistent challenge for low-income communities across Tanzania. I...
Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:47:20 GMT
Stepmother Arrested in Connection With Child Abuse Incident
[Daily News] Dodoma -- POLICE in Dodoma Region are holding a 23-year-old stepmother, identified as Irene Elly, a resident of Area A, Dodoma, who was seen in a viral social media video allegedly abusing a fouryear-old child.
Fri, 27 Mar 2026 05:02:48 GMT
Tanzania Orders PBPA to Control the Distribution of Fuel to Stabilise the Supply
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE Minister for Energy, Deogratius Ndejembi, has directed the Petroleum Bulk Procurement Agency (PBPA) to ensure the timely distribution of fuel to all major storage depots, in a decisive move to stabilise supply across...
Fri, 27 Mar 2026 05:02:48 GMT
Tanzania, Zambia Find Solution to Mineral Transport Woes in Tazara Upgrading
[Daily News] Kitwe -- TANZANIA and Zambia have agreed to accelerate the improvement of mineral transport infrastructure to drive growth of the mining sector across Southern Africa.
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 04:50:24 GMT
Waste Being Used to Tackle Erosion Poses a Health Risk - an Anthropologist Explains the Dilemma
[The Conversation Africa] I was standing with a waste management supervisor - let's call him David - at the back of a major fruit and vegetable market in Dar es Salaam, the biggest city in Tanzania. David and I watched as his team raked the market's ...
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Togo
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:57:18 GMTTogo Advances Plans for New Industrial Zone in Agbélouvé
[Daba Finance] Togo is moving forward with plans to develop a new industrial zone in Agbélouvé, about 65 km north of Lomé, as part of its strategy to expand local processing capacity and attract investment.
Uganda
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:37:06 GMTEACOP Hands Over Nyamasoga-Katooke Road
[Independent (Kampala)] Hoima, Uganda -- The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) in partnership with Hoima City, has handed over the newly constructed Nyamasoga - KatookeRoad under its Socio-Economic Investment (SEI) programme.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:36:23 GMT
Ugandan Artist Fuses Music, Film and HIV Advocacy in Creative Surge
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- Bashir Lukonge, professionally known as Bash Luks, is steadily emerging as one of the most multidimensional voices in Uganda's contemporary entertainment industry. Born in 1993 and raised between Mubende and...
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 10:47:13 GMT
Museveni Compensates Shs55m to Hoima Thorough Group Members After Campaign Scam
[Nile Post] President Museveni has compensated Shs55 million to 55 individuals in Hoima City who were allegedly conned during the 2021-2025 general election campaigns under a mobilisation group known as THOROUGH.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 10:47:26 GMT
Three Arrested in Wakiso Over Motorcycle Robberies As Police Recover 10 Suspected Stolen Bikes
[Nile Post] Police in Wakiso have arrested three suspects in connection with a spate of motorcycle robberies and recovered 10 suspected stolen motorcycles during an intelligence-led operation.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 06:47:02 GMT
All of Africa Today - February 27, 2026
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Mon, 30 Mar 2026 08:48:14 GMTNigeria: Many Killed in Plateau Attack, Govt Imposes Curfew
[Premium Times] An unconfirmed number of residents were killed in the attack, triggerering panic and a heavy security presence in the area.
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 05:17:16 GMT
Nigeria: Nigeria's Tuberculosis Deaths Drop By 63% Between 2015 and 2024
[This Day] Abuja -- Nigeria has witnessed a significant reduction in tuberculosis mortality, dropping by 63 per cent between 2015 and 2024, the Director of the Public Health Department of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), Dr. Dan G...
Sun, 29 Mar 2026 15:09:41 GMT
Africa: CAF's Senegal Decision Exposes a Deeper Crisis in African Football
[allAfrica] By any reasonable standard, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) decision to penalize Senegal for their walkout is not just controversial--it is emblematic of a deeper institutional failure that African football can no longer affor...
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 05:27:18 GMT
Liberia: Liberian Footballer Jesse Francis Dies in Motorcycle Crash
[Liberian Investigator] MONROVIA -- The Liberian football community is mourning the sudden death of Downtown FC attacking midfielder Jesse Francis, whose passing late Saturday has left teammates, coaches and fans across the country in shock.
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 05:27:35 GMT
Nigeria: 146 Deaths Recorded, 38 Health Workers Infected As Lassa Fever Spreads in Nigeria
[Premium Times] Cumulatively, 21 states and 82 local government areas have recorded at least one confirmed case in 2026.
Zambia
Fri, 27 Mar 2026 05:02:48 GMTTanzania, Zambia Find Solution to Mineral Transport Woes in Tazara Upgrading
[Daily News] Kitwe -- TANZANIA and Zambia have agreed to accelerate the improvement of mineral transport infrastructure to drive growth of the mining sector across Southern Africa.
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:26:25 GMT
Warriors Coach Marinica Targets Four Nations Tournament to Build Future Squad
[New Zimbabwe] Warriors coach Marian Marinica says he will use the upcoming Four Nations Tournament as a platform to build a competitive squad for future assignments.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:25:53 GMT
Zambians Support Women's Autonomy in Marriage and Reproduction Decisions, but Strongly Oppose Abortion
[Afrobarometer] Citizens endorse sex education in schools but want restrictions on access to contraceptives.
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:08:34 GMT
Padue Partners Fastercapital to Launch On-Demand Services in Zambia
[Daba Finance] Padue has partnered with FasterCapital through its EquityPilot program to prepare the launch of an all-in-one on-demand services platform.
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:55:05 GMT
A Bold Push for Safe Women's Leadership Through Spotlight Initiative in Zambia
[Spotlight Initiative] LUSAKA -- With Zambia's 2026 general elections approaching, Spotlight Initiative is working to ensure that every woman can participate safely and confidently in civic and political life. The effort directly reflects the spirit ...
Zimbabwe
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:35:44 GMT'All Systems Ready for 2026 Tobacco Marketing Season'
[263Chat] Zimbabwe's tobacco auction floors will officially open to buyers on 4 March 2026, with authorities confirming that all farmers have received payments from last season's sales.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:34:42 GMT
'Hands Off the Constitution!' Churches Warn Over Term Extension Bill
[263Chat] Local church leaders have launched a blistering attack on proposed constitutional changes warning that the country risks sliding backwards if controversial amendments extending political power are pushed through without public approval.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 10:49:31 GMT
Zanu-PF Aims to Recycle Mnangagwa Through a 'Constitutional Coup'
[ISS] A constitutional amendment could give Zimbabwe's president at least another two years in office, continuing Africa's growing trend of lawfare.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 10:53:15 GMT
Zimbabwe Steps Up Push for Brics Membership
[Daily News] Zimbabwe -- Zimbabwe has stepped up efforts to secure membership in the BRICS bloc as the Government intensifies diplomatic engagement with the grouping in a bid to expand and diversify international partnerships and strengthen its globa...
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 10:06:03 GMT
ZWG Annual Inflation Drops to 3,8 Percent
[New Zimbabwe] Discover morevehiclewaterWaterZimbabwe's ZiG (ZWG) currency annual inflation rate declined to 3.8% in February 2026, while monthly inflation remained stable at 0.1%, according to the latest data released by the Zimbabwe National Statis...
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Wed, 08 Apr 2026 22:48:23 +0000Netanyahu says Israel ready to ‘return to battle at any moment’ against Iran
The United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire on Tuesday in an 11th-hour bid to avert all-out destruction threatened by US President Donald Trump. Here are all the details as it happens: Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sa...
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 22:40:48 +0000
Zimbabwe to play Nigeria in 4-nations tournament in London
HARARE – Zimbabwe will next month compete in the Unity Cup 2026 in London — the first time Zimbabwe have played in England in a tournament of this nature. The Zimbabwe Football Association confirmed on Wednesday that the Warriors have been includ...
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 22:37:32 +0000
Highlanders suspends CEO over Botswana camp ‘financial irregularities’
BULAWAYO – Highlanders have suspended chief executive officer Denzil Mnkandla over alleged financial mismanagement linked to the club’s recent tour of Botswana, while two other senior officials are facing mounting pressure over the same issue. Mn...
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 22:05:10 +0000
50pc of local firms adopt digital transition strategies
THE Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries (CZI) has said that half of Zimbabwe companies have started working on digital transition strategies, while nearly a fifth have yet to consider the shift.Zimbabwe business news A firm’s digital transition (o...
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:51:15 +0000
Iran and US reach ceasefire agreement, easing Middle East tensions
The US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire barely an hour before President Donald Trump’s deadline to obliterate the country, triggering global relief alongside apprehension. Tehran has agreed to temporarily reopen the Strait of Hormuz, through...