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Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:56:53 GMTTanzania: Family Demands Answers in Death of U.S. Influencer Ashly Robinson
[allAfrica] The family of 31-year-old Ashly Robinson is seeking answers after she died while on holiday in Zanzibar.
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:20:43 GMT
South Africa: Roelf Meyer Appointed South Africa's New Ambassador to the U.S.
[allAfrica] South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Roelf Meyer to be the country's next ambassador to the United States.
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:51:41 GMT
Africa: All of Africa Today - April 15, 2026
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Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:46:04 GMT
South Africa: EFF Leader Malema Awaits Sentencing in Firearm Case - South African News Briefs - April 15, 2026
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Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:56:12 GMT
Nigeria: Govt Defends Airstrikes On Border Market, Orders Probe Into Civilian Casualties
[Premium Times] The government, however, ordered a full investigation into the reported civilian casualties during the operation.
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Benin
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 06:47:06 GMTAll of Africa Today - April 14, 2026
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Tue, 14 Apr 2026 06:38:21 GMT
Benin's Finance Minister Wins Presidential Election with 94%
[DW] According to provisional results, Romuald Wadagni, the election favorite, won a landslide victory in Benin's presidential election.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:26:11 GMT
Presidential Favourite Wadagni Elected in Benin With Over 94 Percent of Votes
[RFI] Benin presidential election favourite Romuald Wadagni swept to victory in the country's polls, according to provisional results, securing at least 94 percent of votes.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 06:33:12 GMT
All of Africa Today - April 13, 2026
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Mon, 13 Apr 2026 06:17:36 GMT
Benin Election - Finance Minister Wadagni Expected to Win
[DW] Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni is the favourite to win after being endorsed by outgoing president Patrice Talon. Wadagni's only rival, Paul Hounkpe, has a much lower profile.
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
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 04:32:44 GMTOnatel Burkina Faso Profit Falls 26% in 2025 As Costs Squeeze Margins
[Daba Finance] Office National des Télécommunications du Burkina Faso (BRVM: ONTBF), operating under the Moov Africa brand and 61% owned by Morocco's Maroc Telecom, posted a net profit of 15.89 billion XOF ($28.4 million) for the year ended...
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:08:11 GMT
A Failed U.S. Attempt to Opt Out of Democracy Talk
[CFR] When Washington chooses not to comment on democracy, authoritarians and their backers fill in the silence.
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 05:22:06 GMT
Sahel - the World Bank Group Launches a New Country Partnership Framework for Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, and Niger to Promote Jobs, Growth, and Resilience
[World Bank] Washington -- The World Bank Group has supported new Country Partnership Frameworks (CPF) with Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, and Niger for the 2026-2031 period. These frameworks aim to stimulate job creation, especially for youth and women, ...
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 06:31:50 GMT
All 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.
Burundi
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:22:59 GMTKenya Pipeline Volleyball Team Unleashes 'Oli Power' to Slide Past Burundi's Gender Light in Continental Duel
[Capital FM] Cairo, Egypt -- The Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) volleyball team delivered a brutal masterclass on Day Two of the 2026 CAVB Women's African Volleyball Club Championship, overpowering Burundi's Gender Light Club (GLC) in a lopsided Pool B...
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:44:06 GMT
The Calculated Historical Blindness of Burundi and DR Congo
[New Times] During the 32nd commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, remembrance flames were lit in New York, Washington, and Michigan. Condolences arrived from Israel, Japan, Singapore, New Zealand, Turkey, India, and other countries.
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:09:18 GMT
Ethiopia, Burundi Deepen Ties As Leaders Oversee Key Cooperation Agreements
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and President Évariste Ndayishimiye of Burundi have taken a significant step toward strengthening bilateral relations, overseeing the signing of several Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) during high...
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 05:28:29 GMT
Ethiopia, Burundi Renew Commitment to Deepen Their Cooperation
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia and Burundi have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties and expanding practical cooperation following the conclusion of the Second Joint Ministerial Commission in Addis Ababa.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 07:13:48 GMT
All of Africa Today - April 2, 2026
[allAfrica] Mozambique Settles IMF Debt, Eyes New Funding
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...
Central Africa
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:51:41 GMTAfrica: All of Africa Today - April 15, 2026
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Wed, 15 Apr 2026 04:48:11 GMT
Mozambique: Mozambique Relies On Rwanda's Troops to Fight Terrorism - What Happens If They Leave?
[The Conversation Africa] Rwanda has threatened to withdraw its troops from Mozambique's Cabo Delgado province, signalling a potentially decisive shift in the southern African country's security architecture.
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 04:43:44 GMT
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Peace Talks Open As Violence Shifts to Remote Highlands
[RFI] The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo and M23 rebel delegates were meeting in Geneva on Tuesday to try to end a war that has devastated the east of the country, as fighting shifts into remote highland areas that are difficult to ac...
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:18:06 GMT
Central Africa: Aid, Movements Hindered in South Kivu Highlands
[HRW] Nairobi -- All Warring Parties Threaten Assistance, Protection for Civilians
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:44:04 GMT
Rwanda: From Floods to Food Security - Rwanda's Wetland Overhaul Boosts Yields Under CDAT
[New Times] In Rubuyenge-Burakari wetland in Nyanza District, Southern Province, once notorious for destructive floods so frequent it earned the name "Burakari" reflecting anger, rice farmers now watch a different story unfold.
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
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:07:08 GMTDom-Moroni Gap Opens New Business Opportunities
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- A STARK trade imbalance between Tanzania and Comoros is emerging as a catalyst for new business opportunities and deeper market integration.
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:26:57 GMT
Comorians 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
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:15:41 GMTThe Preliminary Statement - the African Union Election Observation Mission to the Republic of Djibouti 10 April 2026 Presidential Election
[African Union] I. INTRODUCTION
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:25:30 GMT
African Union Chief Congratulates Djibouti's Guelleh On Re-Election
[Shabelle] Addis Ababa -- Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, chairperson of the African Union Commission, on Sunday congratulated Ismail Omar Guelleh following his re-election as president of Djibouti, praising what he described as a peaceful electoral process.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 05:19:55 GMT
Kagame Congratulates Djibouti President On Re-Election
[New Times] President Paul Kagame on Sunday, April 12, held a phone conversation with his Djiboutian counterpart Ismail Omar Guelleh, during which he congratulated him on his re-election as president of the Horn of Africa nation.
Sat, 11 Apr 2026 12:53:35 GMT
Djibouti's Guelleh Extends 27-Year Rule With Landslide Re-Election Win
[RFI] Djibouti's long-serving president, Ismael Omar Guelleh, has secured another term in office after winning 97.8 percent of the vote, according to state broadcaster Radio Television Djibouti. The result grants him a sixth mandate and extends a rul...
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 06:29:18 GMT
All of Africa Today - April 10, 2026
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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
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 06:33:12 GMTAll of Africa Today - April 13, 2026
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Mon, 13 Apr 2026 06:15:39 GMT
Pope Leo Sets Off on African Tour Focused on Peace and Unity
[RFI] Pope Leo XIV on Monday begins his most ambitious trip since becoming head of the Catholic Church, travelling across four African countries with a focus on peace, inequality and interfaith dialogue.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:23:29 GMT
Mozambique 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.
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
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:10:00 +0300How couple milked Turkana County Sh1.2b for supplying 'air'
Turkana County could have been bleeding billions from within for years, with its employees allegedly reaping big for allegedly supplying air through briefcase companies and proxies.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:45:08 +0300
Motorists to bear the brunt as pump prices jump by Sh28 per litre
The latest hike is expected to exert further pressure on the cost of living.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:50:56 +0300
Deputy President post is not up for negotiation, CS Ruku tells ODM
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku says the Deputy President position currently held by Prof Kithure Kindiki is politically anchored in the Mt Kenya region.
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 15:12:01 +0300
Governors castigate senator Methu for disrespecting Ruto
A section of governors have criticized Nyandarua Senator John Methu for making remarks directed at President William Ruto, terming it disrespectful to the presidency.
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:36:01 +0300
EPRA issues show-cause notices to petrol stations over alleged fuel price hike
EPRA issues 14-day show-cause notices to fourteen filling stations for retailing fuel above authorised price, including Ecowise Energies in Meru County.
Kenya News
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:51:00 +0300Schools showcase talent, life lessons at national drama festivals
Learners across the country are taking to the stage with performances that not only entertain but also highlight real-life issues and practical skills.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:01:00 +0300
Bishop Kimengich tells government to stop the culture of goons
Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Eldoret Dominic Kimengich has asked state agencies to restore order.
Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:30:00 +0300
ASAL farmers face massive losses as drought deepens, KEFFA pushes for special livestock fund
(KEFFA) is calling for the establishment of a special fund for Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASAL) to cushion livestock farmers from the impact of climate change.
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:34:00 +0300
Homa 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.
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
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:21:39 +0000Crop prices ‘miss’ cost reality
By Wezzie Gausi:
The government’s newly announced minimum farmgate prices for the 2025-26 agricultural season have, again, placed a floor under produce markets.
However, a closer look shows that the figures may still fall short of addressing the d...
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:18:24 +0000
Government hikes councillors’ pay
By Mercy Matonga & Isaac Salima:
The government has approved an upward revision of conditions of service for ward councillors, with the new package taking effect from April 1, 2026, according to a circular from the Secretary to the Treasury.
Acc...
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:15:14 +0000
Second chance
The Malawi Women’s National Football Team will be looking for redemption as it faces India in the Fifa Women’s Series at Nyayo Stadium in Nairobi, Kenya, this afternoon.
The Scorchers go into the match bruised and battered following a 5-0 humilia...
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:53:44 +0000
Roads Fund back on bond market
By Kingsley Jassi:
Roads Fund Administration (RFA) has projected to generate K272 billion this year through the Fuel levy alone.
This is coming after a three-year drought.
According to RFA Director of Finance Alex Makhwatha, the projection gives th...
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:48:28 +0000
Global shocks threaten growth prospects—WB
Malawi, like most countries in the sub-Saharan Africa region, is facing increasing economic pressure in 2026 as rising global shocks expose vulnerabilities in fiscal position, the World Bank says.
To read more, click times.mw/etimes
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, 15 Apr 2026 08:48:48 +0000Katy Perry Under Investigation Over Sexual Assault Allegation
April 15, (THEWILL) — Pop singer Katy Perry is under investigation by Victoria Police in Australia following a historical sexual assault allegation made by actress Ruby Rose. Victoria Police confirmed that detectives from the Sexual Offences and Ch...
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:12:28 +0000
IMF Cuts Nigeria’s Growth Forecast, Flags Rising External Risks
April 15, (THEWILL) — The International Monetary Fund has trimmed Nigeria’s growth outlook, projecting the economy will expand by 4.1 percent in 2026 and edge up to 4.3 percent in 2027, amid mounting global uncertainties. The forecasts, contained...
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:08:13 +0000
Nigeria’s Public Debt Hits N159.28trn in 2025, Driven by Domestic Borrowing
April 15, (THEWILL) — Nigeria’s total public debt rose to N159.28 trillion as of December 31, 2025, according to the Debt Management Office (DMO), highlighting continued reliance on domestic financing to fund fiscal gaps. The latest figures show ...
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:03:09 +0000
ADC Hands David Mark Mandate to Rebuild Party Ahead of 2027
April 15, (THEWILL) — The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has renewed its confidence in the leadership of David Mark, formally ratifying the National Working Committee (NWC) under his stewardship and reinforcing his mandate to lead the party’s ...
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:32:54 +0000
OPINION: Chris Kwaja: The Senate Is Not A Hobby
April 15, (THEWILL) — And Paul said unto the people of Plateau North: Be not deceived by garments, by grammar, by convoys, nor by the sudden holiness that falls upon men when election season draweth near. For many shall come unto you in white flowi...
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
[allAfrica]
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
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:35:12 +0000HONOR Teases the upcoming HONOR 600 Lite
Designed to elevate everyday use, the upcoming device combines sleek design, advanced AI photography, and reliable long-lasting power. Global AI device ecosystem company HONOR today announced the upcoming launch of the HONOR 600 Lite in Mza...
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:32:37 +0000
University capture: A decades-long problem
Previous councils failed to act and hold the vice-chancellor accountable. They bear responsibility for many of the challenges now facing Fort Hare
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:26:46 +0000
EPWP funding to eThekwini halted over ‘jobs for sex’ and ghost beneficiaries scandal
Public Works Minister Dean Macpherson has suspended EPWP funding to eThekwini after an Auditor-General report exposed ghost beneficiaries, irregular payments and allegations of “jobs for sex” corruption
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:30:51 +0000
Here’s how to make drug addiction a health issue, not a criminal one
Experts say South Africa's contradictory approach to drugs — treating addiction as both a disease and a crime — is fuelling a worsening crisis in places like Westbury, where illicit drugs plague the community
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:12:36 +0000
How Forex trading automation is changing retail trading habits
Retail forex trading used to revolve around screen time, instinct, and the constant urge to react. A setup would form, price would move a little too fast, and discipline would often give way to impulse. That pattern shaped retail behavior for a long ...
South Africa News 24
Tuesday Apr 14 2026 06:29:32News24 | Shark nets spark furore at Club Med’s first SA resort
Club Med has landed in the middle of a furore over the best way to keep sharks from attacking tourists at its more than $120 million South African resort.
Monday Apr 13 2026 17:00:41
News24 | PODCAST | The Lead: The DA is maturing and getting younger, with Carol Paton
Seasoned broadcast journalist Graeme Raubenheimer brings you The Lead, News24’s definitive podcast for in-depth reporting.
Monday Apr 13 2026 16:27:58
News24 | Tuesday’s weather: Thunderstorms, hail, heavy rain leading to flooding in 4 provinces
The South African Weather Service has warned of severe thunderstorms with heavy rain, hail and damaging winds, which may lead to flooding in parts of KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga, the Free State and North West.
Monday Apr 13 2026 15:51:48
News24 | Four years on: Limpopo police offer R100k reward in search for missing girl
It’s been nearly four years since Fiona Mpfunzeni Matodzi, who was nine years old at the time, vanished without a trace, leaving her family and community in despair.
Monday Apr 13 2026 15:16:39
News24 | UCT allergy researcher wins gold medal for groundbreaking work
UCT’s Professor Jonny Peter received the South African Medical Research Council gold scientific excellence award for making a seminal contribution that has had a profound impact on the health of people, particularly those who live in developing cou...
South Africa News 24
Tuesday Apr 14 2026 06:29:32News24 | Shark nets spark furore at Club Med’s first SA resort
Club Med has landed in the middle of a furore over the best way to keep sharks from attacking tourists at its more than $120 million South African resort.
Monday Apr 13 2026 17:00:41
News24 | PODCAST | The Lead: The DA is maturing and getting younger, with Carol Paton
Seasoned broadcast journalist Graeme Raubenheimer brings you The Lead, News24’s definitive podcast for in-depth reporting.
Monday Apr 13 2026 16:27:58
News24 | Tuesday’s weather: Thunderstorms, hail, heavy rain leading to flooding in 4 provinces
The South African Weather Service has warned of severe thunderstorms with heavy rain, hail and damaging winds, which may lead to flooding in parts of KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga, the Free State and North West.
Monday Apr 13 2026 15:51:48
News24 | Four years on: Limpopo police offer R100k reward in search for missing girl
It’s been nearly four years since Fiona Mpfunzeni Matodzi, who was nine years old at the time, vanished without a trace, leaving her family and community in despair.
Monday Apr 13 2026 15:16:39
News24 | UCT allergy researcher wins gold medal for groundbreaking work
UCT’s Professor Jonny Peter received the South African Medical Research Council gold scientific excellence award for making a seminal contribution that has had a profound impact on the health of people, particularly those who live in developing cou...
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
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:38:45 +0000Paris Saint-Germain beats Liverpool at Anfield to reach the Champions League semifinals
LIVERPOOL, England — Paris Saint-Germain advanced to the Champions League semifinals with a 2-0 win over Liverpool at Anfield on Tuesday. Ousmane Dembele’s two second-half goals sealed a 4-0 aggregate victory and kept PSG on course to defend Euro...
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:32:34 +0000
Atletico Madrid withstands Barcelona’s early blitz to reach the Champions League semifinals
MADRID — Long after the game against Barcelona ended, Atletico Madrid players were back on the field at the Metropolitano stadium to celebrate. They chanted along with the fans, and jumped and danced among themselves. It was a big night for Atletic...
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:31:32 +0000
Majome mum on her new job
Newly appointed Public Service Commissioner Jessie Majome has declined to comment on her transfer from the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission, saying she is “exercising my right to be silent” on the matter. Majome previously served as chair...
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:56:29 +0000
Dave Chappelle stands firm through backlash and considers revisiting ‘Chappelle’s Show’
YELLOW SPRINGS, Ohio — Dave Chappelle strolled through the Ohio village’s downtown like he always does: unbothered, unhurried and unmistakably himself. There was no stage, no spotlight — just Yellow Springs, where he’s lived for decades, a pl...
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:45:38 +0000
Predicted Super El Niño causes anxiety among Zim farmers
IT is early Wednesday morning when Chengetai Mushongahande looks confused as weather patterns shift within a few minutes, plunging her plans into disarray. Mushongahande, a widow caring for five grandchildren, lives in ward 6 under Guruve Rural Distr...