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Mon, 16 Mar 2026 06:58:30 GMTAfrica: All of Africa Today - March 16, 2026
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Mon, 16 Mar 2026 05:42:06 GMT
South Africa: Limpopo Authorities on High Alert Over Flooding - South African News Briefs - March 16, 2026
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Mon, 16 Mar 2026 07:52:52 GMT
Namibia: NamPower Warns N$700 Million in Unpaid Bills Threatens Finances
[Namibian] The Namibia Power Corporation (NamPower) says it is struggling to recover about N$700 million in unpaid electricity bills that are more than 90 days overdue, warning that the rising debt is putting pressure on the utility's finances.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 06:50:32 GMT
South Sudan: Corruption-Linked Arrests in South Sudan Raise Questions
[HRW] Are Accountability Efforts Credible or a Farce?
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 06:24:39 GMT
Madagascar: 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.
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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
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:12:26 GMTDissolution of Political Parties Deepens Democratic Erosion
[MFWA] Burkina Faso's transitional authorities have taken a decisive step that could reshape the country's political landscape. On February 9, 2026, members of Burkina Faso's Transitional Legislative Assembly (ALT) adopted a bill dissolving all polit...
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:48:55 GMT
Islamist Armed Group Commits New Atrocities
[HRW] Paris -- At Least 38 Civilians Killed; Women Abducted; Property Burned
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:30:45 GMT
A New Project to Accelerate the Transformation of the Agricultural Sector
[World Bank] Ouagadougou -- The World Bank today approved a project totaling $215.9 million (about CFAF 118.7 billion) to support the development of the agricultural sector. The Burkina Faso Agricultural Transformation Project is in line with nationa...
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 04:50:20 GMT
Views On Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Present a Mixed Picture in Seven Ouagadougou Partnership Countries
[Afrobarometer] Majority support women's autonomy in marriage decisions, but not in choices about childbearing.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 11:17:21 GMT
U.S. Ends Lifesaving Aid to Seven African Nations
[allAfrica] Cape Town -- The Trump administration is canceling humanitarian aid programs it previously identified as lifesaving, according to an internal State Department email obtained by The Atlantic.
Burundi
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 05:26:03 GMTOver 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.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:12:35 GMT
Burundian Journalist Sandra Muhoza Provisionally Released After Nearly 2 Years
[CPJ] Kampala -- The Committee to Protect Journalists welcomes the provisional release of journalist Sandra Muhoza and calls on Burundian authorities not to oppose her appeal of her conviction.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 04:39:01 GMT
Burundi Nominates Former Senegalese President Sall for UN Chief
[RFI] A new secretary-general of the United Nations will be appointed on 1 January, 2027 to succeed Antonio Guterres, with three current nominations on the table - former Senegalese president Macky Sall, plus former Chilean president Michelle Bachele...
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 06:47:35 GMT
Burundi's Role in DR Congo Conflict Taints Ndayishimiye's Tenure At AU
[New Times] When Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye assumed the chairpersonship of the African Union (AU) on February 14 during the 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government in Addis Ababa, he stepped into a role m...
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 09:26:11 GMT
Concerns Raised About 'Coercive' Repatriation of Burundian Refugees From Tanzania
[UN News] Concerns have been raised about the "coercive" repatriation from Tanzania of Burundian refugees, many of whom do not want to return to their home country.
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, 11 Mar 2026 04:43:00 GMTCabo 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
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 06:58:30 GMTAfrica: All of Africa Today - March 16, 2026
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Mon, 16 Mar 2026 06:30:20 GMT
Congo-Brazzaville: Congo-Brazzaville's Sassou Nguesso Set to Extend Four-Decade Rule
[RFI] Congo-Brazzaville holds elections Sunday in a vote expected to extend 82-year-old President Denis Sassou Nguesso's more than four decades in power in the oil-rich central African country. Observers say voter turnout could reach a record low.Six...
Sun, 15 Mar 2026 15:21:20 GMT
Central Africa: Congo-Brazzaville's Sassou Nguesso Set to Extend Four-Decade Rule
[RFI] Congo-Brazzaville holds elections Sunday in a vote expected to extend 82-year-old President Denis Sassou Nguesso's more than four decades in power in the oil-rich central African country. Observers say voter turnout could reach a record low.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 04:49:27 GMT
Sudan: 76% of Sudanese Refugee Children in Chad Out of School - UNHCR
[Dabanga] Adré, Eastern Chad -- More than three-quarters of Sudanese refugee families in Chad say the their children have dropped out of school since fleeing the conflict. A new survey by the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) has found that 76 per cent ...
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 05:23:01 GMT
Angola: Pope's Visit Strengthens Christian Cooperation - Religious Leaders
[ANGOP] Ondjiva -- Leaders of different religious denominations in the province of Cunene on Sunday said the visit the Pope Leo XIV will pay to Angola, from April 18 to 21, will strengthen the promotion of cooperation and unity among Christian church...
Central African Republic
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 04:42:37 GMTFrench 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...
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 06:46:20 GMT
Central African Militia Leader Dies in Custody
[HRW] Maturin Kombo's Death Highlights Continued Need for Justice
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.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 07:02:32 GMT
All of Africa Today - March 11, 2026
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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
Congo-Brazzaville
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 06:58:30 GMTAll of Africa Today - March 16, 2026
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Mon, 16 Mar 2026 06:30:20 GMT
Congo-Brazzaville's Sassou Nguesso Set to Extend Four-Decade Rule
[RFI] Congo-Brazzaville holds elections Sunday in a vote expected to extend 82-year-old President Denis Sassou Nguesso's more than four decades in power in the oil-rich central African country. Observers say voter turnout could reach a record low.Six...
Sun, 15 Mar 2026 15:21:20 GMT
Congo-Brazzaville's Sassou Nguesso Set to Extend Four-Decade Rule
[RFI] Congo-Brazzaville holds elections Sunday in a vote expected to extend 82-year-old President Denis Sassou Nguesso's more than four decades in power in the oil-rich central African country. Observers say voter turnout could reach a record low.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 04:42:35 GMT
Congo-Brazzaville Election - Sassou Nguesso Set to Extend His Rule
[The Conversation Africa] Congolese will go to the polls on 15 March 2026 to elect their president, with a fractured opposition unable to present a single candidate. The Congolese Labor Party (PCT), in power since the end of the 1997 civil war, along...
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:51:05 GMT
Congo FA President Sentenced to Life Over $1.3m FIFA Funds Embezzlement
[Nile Post] The president of the Congolese Football Federation, Jean-Guy Blaise Mayolas, has been sentenced to life imprisonment after being found guilty in a major corruption case that has shaken football administration in the Central African countr...
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
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:03:54 GMTDjibouti Leaders Hold Trilateral Talks On Regional Security and Cooperation
[Shabelle] Djibouti -- Hassan Sheikh Mohamud attended a trilateral meeting in Djibouti with Ismaïl Omar Guelleh and Abiy Ahmed, focusing on strengthening regional cooperation and security in the Horn of Africa.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:30:44 GMT
Somali President Arrives in Djibouti for Regional Security Talks
[Shabelle] Djibouti -- Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud arrived in Djibouti on Wednesday for a high-level official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and discussing the volatile security situation in the Horn of Africa.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:11:20 GMT
Ethiopia, Djibouti Agree to Deepen Cooperation At Doraleh Port Amid Shifting Red Sea Geopolitics
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Ethiopia and Djibouti have agreed to strengthen cooperation aimed at improving the performance of the Doraleh Port, Ethiopia's primary maritime gateway, following discussions held on 26 February between Ethiopia's Amba...
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 08:20:57 GMT
Justified Accord 2026 Begins in Kenya, Tanzania, Djibouti
[Africom] Vicenza, Italy -- Exercise Justified Accord 2026 (JA26), U.S. Africa Command's largest annual, multinational exercise in East Africa, officially begins today across Djibouti, Kenya and Tanzania. Led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force...
Sun, 15 Feb 2026 15:13:53 GMT
Crumbling of Rentier Fortress - Ethiopia's Maritime Pivot, Decline of Djibouti's Monopoly
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- For much of the past three decades, the political economy of the Horn of Africa rested on a fragile but durable arrangement: Ethiopia's overwhelming dependence on Djibouti as its primary maritime gateway and Djibouti's...
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
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:52:51 GMTEquatorial Guinea Inflation Hit 2.4% January On Transport Costs
[Daba Finance] Equatorial Guinea's annual inflation rate rose to 2.4% in January 2026 from 2.3% in December, according to data from the National Institute of Statistics.
Sun, 08 Feb 2026 17:06:40 GMT
No More Political Dynasties - Africa Is Not an Inheritance
[allAfrica] Across our continent, a dangerous pattern is tightening its grip on our republics. Ageing leaders -- once celebrated as liberators, revolutionaries, or technocrats -- are quietly reshaping African states into family enterprises.
Eritrea
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:19:42 GMTEritrea - Longstanding Commitment to Social Development and Social Justice
[Shabait] Each year on 20 February, the world marks World Day of Social Justice, a global observance established by the United Nations to highlight the importance of fairness, equality, and solidarity in building peaceful and inclusive societies.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:50:13 GMT
Expanding the Blue Economy - Massive Growth in Fishery
[Shabait] The Red Sea coast of Eritrea is widely recognized as one of the most favorable environments for the fishing industry. Its unique marine ecosystem provides ideal natural conditions for the rich diversity of fish and other marine resources in...
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 10:07:25 GMT
President Isaias Afwerki Met and Held Talks With Saudi Deputy Minister
[Shabait] Asmara, 13 February 2026- President Isaias Afwerki met, in the late afternoon hours yesterday at Denden Guest House, Saudi delegation led by the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Engineer Waleed Bin Abdulkarim al-Khereiji.
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 05:19:20 GMT
Professor Alena Douhan On the Negative Impacts of Unilateral Coercive Measures
[Shabait] Professor Alena Douhan is the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the negative impact of unilateral coercive measures on the enjoyment of human rights. She is a professor of international law and a recognized expert on sanctions, human rig...
Mon, 09 Feb 2026 06:59:16 GMT
All of Africa Today - February 9, 2026
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Ethiopia
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 16:39:31 GMTEswatini Applauds Ethiopia's Impressive Mega Development Projects
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The Kingdom of Eswatini has commended Ethiopia for its strong track record in delivering large scale development projects, highlighting the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) as a landmark achievement that reflects national r...
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 16:38:46 GMT
Special Operations Command Marks 65th Anniversary With Grand Exhibition in Hawassa
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- A major photographic exhibition tracing the history and operational strength of Ethiopia's Special Operations Command has opened in Hawassa, marking the 65th anniversary of the elite unit's establishment.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:54:49 GMT
Ethio-Italy Coffee Business Forum in Milan Seeks to Deepen Trade, Investment Ties
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia and Italy have pledged to strengthen trade and investment cooperation as the Ethio-Italy Coffee Business Forum convened here on Thursday, bringing together exporters, industry leaders and policymakers to advance collabor...
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:52:17 GMT
GERD Remarkable Continental Dev't Achievement, Symbol of African Capability - Renowned Economist
[ENA] The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) stands as a shining example of African capability and a remarkable continental development achievement, renowned economist and public policy expert Dr. Ogho Okiti said.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 11:28:08 GMT
News - Tulu Kappi Gold Mine Officially Launched in West Wollega Zone
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- The gold development project at Tulu Kappi, located in Ganji district of West Wollega, has officially begun operations. On 18 February 2026, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, alongside Oromia Regional President Shimallis Abdi...
Gabon
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 07:42:57 GMTAll of Africa Today - February 19, 2026
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Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:55:20 GMT
Gabon Suspends Use of Social Media Until Further Notice
[Leadership] Citing security reasons, Gabon's media regulatory body, High Authority for Communication (HAC), has declared suspension of social media platforms "until further notice", explaining that online content has instigated conflict and deepened...
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 04:42:57 GMT
Gabon Pulls Plug On Facebook and TikTok Amid Anti-Government Protests
[RFI] Social media platforms including Facebook and TikTok were no longer available in Gabon on Wednesday, AFP journalists and a watchdog said, after regulators suspended them over security concerns amid anti-government protests.
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:50:14 GMT
Namibia, Gabon Pursue Investment Diplomacy
[Namibian] Namibia and Gabon have moved to forge business relations through an investment engagement hosted in Windhoek.
Mon, 09 Feb 2026 15:22:06 GMT
U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretaries Visit Gabon to Strengthen Economic and Security Partnership
[U.S. Embassy Libreville] The U.S. Embassy in Libreville recently welcomed Deputy Assistant Secretaries (DASes) Christian Ehrhardt and Sarah Troutman for a high-level visit. As senior U.S. government officials, Deputy Assistant Secretaries shape and ...
Gambia
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:19:16 GMTWB Report Reveals Current Deficits in Nutrition, Learning in Low-Income Countries
[The Point] WASHINGTON, February 12, 2026--Current deficits in health, education, and skill development at work are costing low- and middle-income countries 51% of their future labour earnings, according to a new World Bank Group report released toda...
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:00:52 GMT
61st Independence Anniversary - National Dialogue Reinforces Unity and Development
[The Point] The Gambia's government and national stakeholders, on Monday, converged for the 3rd National Dialogue as the country advances preparations for her 61st Independence Anniversary, reaffirming commitments to unity, participatory governance, ...
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:00:21 GMT
Deputy Speaker - Gambia Poised for Inclusive Leap to Prosperity
[The Point] The Honourable Deputy Speaker has declared that The Gambia stands "firmly on the threshold of inclusive and irreversible progress" as national leaders, political parties, development partners and civil society convened for the Third Natio...
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 05:24:52 GMT
Raped At 12, Pregnant At 13, Perpetrator Missing - Justice Denied for Gambian Victim
[The Point] On 28 March 2019, the mother of Fatoumatta (not her real name) suspected her daughter was pregnant after noticing sudden changes in her body. Fatoumatta was just 13 years old at the time. Today, she is 19.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 05:24:51 GMT
Barrow Announces 90% Electricity Coverage, Targets Universal Access By 2026
[The Point] President Adama Barrow has declared that 719 communities across The Gambia now enjoy access to affordable electricity, a milestone he described as proof of the nation's steady march towards universal coverage.
Ghana
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 04:43:22 GMTGhana Stock Exchange Index Surges Past 15,000 in Record Rally
[Daba Finance] The Ghana Stock Exchange Composite Index crossed 15,000 points for the first time, closing at 15,185.49 on March 10, as Ghana's equity market extended its rally.
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:28:20 GMT
Shea Industry Key to 24-Hour Economy
[Ghanaian Times] THE Northern Regional Minister, Mr Ali Adolf John Mburidiba, yesterday launched the Shea 2026 Conference to collaborate with Ghana's 24-Hour Economy initiative, part of the national strategy designed to boost productivity, create job...
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:46:49 GMT
NLC Secures Injunction Against Striking Clogsag
[Ghanaian Times] The High Court of Justice, Industrial Labour Division in Accra, has granted an interlocutory injunction restraining the Civil and Local Government Staff Association of Ghana (CLOGSAG) from continuing their strike action that began on...
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:28:58 GMT
Aib Commissions Team to Investigate Aircraft Accident
[Ghanaian Times] A three-member investigation team, led by the Head of Investigations at the Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation and Prevention Bureau (AIB Ghana), Captain Paul Forjoe, has been commissioned to investigate Monday's aircraft a...
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:27:54 GMT
Northern Ghana Faces Rising Climate Threats - Bewda
[Ghanaian Times] A local non-profit organisation, the Belim Wusa Development Agency (BEWDA), has called for stronger collaboration between communities and government to tackle the growing impact of climate change in northern Ghana.
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
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0300Judicial bias: How judges obtain orders to block scrutiny
Judges and magistrates in Kenya are increasingly using the courts to shield themselves from investigations and financial scrutiny.
Sat, 28 Mar 2026 20:13:54 +0300
Senegal parade AFCON trophy at Stade de France, despite being stripped of title
Senegal on Saturday paraded the Africa Cup of Nations trophy they have been ordered to return ahead of a friendly against Peru at the Stade de France in Paris.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0300
Tribunal declines to halt ODM Friday meeting
The ODM SDC will go ahead as planned after the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal (PPDT) dismissed two separate cases seeking to block the meeting.
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 14:03:34 +0300
Tuju arrested at Karen Police Station hours after resurfacing, lawyers say no booking made
Raphael Tuju arrested hours after resurfacing from an alleged abduction, with his lawyers saying officers forced him into a vehicle at Karen Police Station.
Sun, 22 Mar 2026 13:12:08 +0300
Former CS Raphael Tuju reported missing
Tuju has not been seen since Saturday afternoon, and his phone has remained switched off since then.
Kenya News
Sat, 28 Mar 2026 22:02:41 +030015 killed in crash on NyeriNyahururu Highway
At least 15 people killed in road accident after a lorry rammed a matatu, near Dedan Kimathi University on Nyeri-Nyahururu highway, police say.
Sun, 22 Mar 2026 15:40:00 +0300
Sakaja defends riverbank evictions
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has defended the ongoing evictions and demolitions along riverbanks in Nairobi, saying the county government will continue reclaiming riparian land.
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 17:54:51 +0300
Standard Group, Mediamax journalists attacked amid fake ambulance scam coverage
Standard Group and Mediamax journalists assaulted while covering a UDA meeting in Cherangany, Trans Nzoia; attack followed story on a fake ambulance deal at Harambee House.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 14:20:00 +0300
Sakaja directs round clock flood response plan
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has ordered the preparation of a 48-hour action plan to address flooding, drainage failures and infrastructure damage across the city.
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 10:24:00 +0300
Femicide cases expose deepening crisis of violence against women
Persistent gender-based violence and harmful traditions targeting women and girls are driving renewed campaigns to push communities to abandon the practices.
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
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 08:05:04 +0000Maize prices plunge
By Bertha Banda, Imam Wali, Taonga Sabola & Innocent Chunga:
Maize prices have started falling, with new supplies entering the market and easing pressure on the cost of food, The Daily Times has established.
A snap survey by The Daily Times acros...
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 07:07:11 +0000
Churches mark Palm Sunday with marches
By Llywellenie Mpasa, Gift Sitima & Innocent Chunga:
Churches on Sunday marked Palm Sunday with marches and joint crusades, as Christians commemorated the triumphant entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem and the beginning of the Easter season.
Th...
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 06:45:12 +0000
FCB reloads Bullets
First Capital Bank (FCB) on Saturday hosted an FCB Nyasa Big Bullets Street Party in Ndirande Township, Blantyre City, where supporters and several high-profile musicians gathered to mark the club’s landmark new sponsorship deal.
The celebration ca...
Sun, 29 Mar 2026 12:11:30 +0000
The influencer who keeps people out of prison
The phone vibrates before sunrise. A message flashes across the screen: “I am about to do something bad. I need help.”
For Chimwemwe Shaba, this is not unusual. There are no sirens, no courtroom, no police report. Just a message sent in a moment ...
Sat, 28 Mar 2026 14:00:49 +0000
Government refutes President, Veep fallout claims
By Mercy Matonga:
On Thursday, UTM and United Democratic Front issued a statement claiming a fallout between President Peter Mutharika and his Vice President Jane Ansah.
If it were to be true, it would be a repeat of history. There has been friction ...
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
Sun, 29 Mar 2026 22:30:55 +0000Accountability Era Begins, NCC Mandates Telcos to Compensate Subscribers For Poor Network Service
March 29, (THEWILL) — The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has ushered in a new accountability era in Nigeria’s telecommunications sector, directing Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) to compensate subscribers for poor network service, a lan...
Sun, 29 Mar 2026 18:47:49 +0000
Mid-Air Scare Averted as United Nigeria Airlines Grounds Aircraft After Bird Strike
March 29, (THEWILL) — United Nigeria Airlines (UNA) has averted a potential mid-air safety risk after one of its Airbus A320 aircraft experienced a bird strike, prompting the airline to swiftly withdraw the plane from service and activate precautio...
Sun, 29 Mar 2026 18:43:54 +0000
Tudor Sacked By Tottenham After 44-Day Reign
March 29, (THEWILL) — Tottenham Hotspur have terminated the contract of head coach Igor Tudor, the club announced on Sunday, bringing a close to one of the shortest managerial reigns in the club’s recent history. The Croatian oversaw seven ma...
Sun, 29 Mar 2026 15:21:55 +0000
Dupe Olusola Appointed Advisor to MIT Kuo Sharper Center
March 29, (THEWILL) — Nigerian business leader Dupe Olusola has been appointed Professional Advisor to the MIT Kuo Sharper Center for Prosperity and Entrepreneurship at the MIT Sloan School of Management, strengthening the centre’s engagement wit...
Sun, 29 Mar 2026 14:03:46 +0000
Tinubu Thanks Nigerians at 74, Reaffirms Commitment to National Prosperity
March 29, (THEWILL) — President Bola Tinubu on Sunday reaffirmed his commitment to building a prosperous and resilient Nigeria, as he expressed deep gratitude to Nigerians for their goodwill, prayers, and messages of support marking his 74th birthd...
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
South Africa Independent
South Africa Mail & Guardian
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 05:41:18 +0000Top things to do in Johannesburg
Johannesburg is one of those cities that gets better and better the more time you spend in it. You might spend a morning sipping flat whites in a chic café, browsing a weekend market, hiking through a nature reserve, or sitting down to a plate of de...
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
How the DA’s grand-standing may undermine GNU coherence
The DA’s growing tendency to publicly frame the successes of the Government of National Unity (GNU) as primarily its own achievement undermines the basic principles, protocol and discipline of government communication
Sun, 29 Mar 2026 13:57:24 +0000
CAF moves to restore trust after AFCON final controversy with sweeping reforms
CAF announces sweeping reforms to refereeing and governance structures following the controversial 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Final, aiming to rebuild trust and prevent a repeat of the incidents
Sun, 29 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000
City Lodge bows out of Newtown
Once seen as part of Newtown’s revival, City Lodge’s closure points to deeper concerns about Johannesburg CBD’s viability for investors, visitors and hotel operators
Sun, 29 Mar 2026 04:15:00 +0000
Due process in exile ignored
In spite of a US court judgment, individuals
are removed on short notice, without clarity
about their destination. Once abroad, they are detained without access to counsel
South Africa News 24
Saturday Mar 28 2026 20:21:15News24 | Five arrested in connection with kidnapping, murder of SAIIA’s Steven Gruzd
Five suspects were arrested in connection with the kidnapping and murder of Steven Gruzd, the head of the African Governance and Diplomacy Programme at the South African Institute of International Affairs.
Saturday Mar 28 2026 17:44:46
News24 | ANC Eastern Cape escalates conference impasse to Luthuli House
The ANC Eastern Cape leadership has confirmed that it will take its impasse over the conference to the party’s national leadership no later than Monday.
Saturday Mar 28 2026 16:02:57
News24 | UPDATE | Ngcukayitobi denies resignation as letter circulates, but delegates want him gone
As a letter purporting that ANC Eastern Cape secretary Lulama Ngcukayitobi has resigned circulates, he has denied doing so.
Saturday Mar 28 2026 15:30:09
News24 | Mashaba unveils former MKP leader Mary Phadi as ActionSA’s campaign manager in Mpumalanga
ActionSA announced that former MK Party head in Mpumalanga, Mary Phadi, had joined the party as its provincial campaign manager.
Saturday Mar 28 2026 18:15:44
News24 | UPDATE | KZN top cop Mkhwanazi’s contract extended for five years
The South African Police Service confirmed that KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi’s contract has been extended by a further five years.
South Africa News 24
Saturday Mar 28 2026 20:21:15News24 | Five arrested in connection with kidnapping, murder of SAIIA’s Steven Gruzd
Five suspects were arrested in connection with the kidnapping and murder of Steven Gruzd, the head of the African Governance and Diplomacy Programme at the South African Institute of International Affairs.
Saturday Mar 28 2026 17:44:46
News24 | ANC Eastern Cape escalates conference impasse to Luthuli House
The ANC Eastern Cape leadership has confirmed that it will take its impasse over the conference to the party’s national leadership no later than Monday.
Saturday Mar 28 2026 16:02:57
News24 | UPDATE | Ngcukayitobi denies resignation as letter circulates, but delegates want him gone
As a letter purporting that ANC Eastern Cape secretary Lulama Ngcukayitobi has resigned circulates, he has denied doing so.
Saturday Mar 28 2026 15:30:09
News24 | Mashaba unveils former MKP leader Mary Phadi as ActionSA’s campaign manager in Mpumalanga
ActionSA announced that former MK Party head in Mpumalanga, Mary Phadi, had joined the party as its provincial campaign manager.
Saturday Mar 28 2026 18:15:44
News24 | UPDATE | KZN top cop Mkhwanazi’s contract extended for five years
The South African Police Service confirmed that KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi’s contract has been extended by a further five years.
South Africa Sowetan Live
South Africa Times Live
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...
South Sudan Nation
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...
Swaziland
Swaziland Times
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 ...
Tanzania Citizen
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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Uganda Daily Monitor
West Africa
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...
Zimbabwe Herald
Zimbabwe Mail
Sun, 29 Mar 2026 19:01:32 +0000Zimbabwe retail sector faces collapse
Zimbabwe’s formal retail sector is facing a potential structural collapse, as mounting economic pressures and fierce competition from the informal economy push major supermarket chains into crisis, a new report by Knight Frank has revealed. The...
Sun, 29 Mar 2026 18:26:43 +0000
Innscor Pushes for Sugar Tax on Imports Amid Rising Competitive Pressures
HARARE – Zimbabwean conglomerate Innscor Africa has called on authorities to extend the country’s sugar tax to imported beverages, warning that the current policy framework is undermining domestic industry competitiveness and distorting market dy...
Sun, 29 Mar 2026 16:35:40 +0000
Chiwenga warns Zanu PF over term limit saga
Vice President Constantino Chiwenga has reportedly warned the Zanu PF politburo that plans to amend the Constitution to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s term without a referendum carry significant political risks, exposing growing division...
Sun, 29 Mar 2026 16:17:11 +0000
Leaked Audio Reveals Chamisa’s Links to ZANU-PF
HARARE – A heated social media confrontation between Zimbabwean political figures has escalated into a wider national debate following a series of explosive allegations concerning purported clandestine engagements between the beleaguered opposi...
Sun, 29 Mar 2026 00:56:42 +0000
Econet InfraCo, Cassava and Liquid Technologies: Engineering Africa’s Distributed Digital Infrastructure Economy
THE emergence and listing of Econet InfraCo represents a decisive structural shift in how African telecommunications groups are reconfiguring themselves for the data economy. No longer confined to voice and connectivity, the sector is undergoing a de...