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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
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:10:29 GMTRegional Cooperation Key in Cross Border Crime Fight
[Botswana Daily News] Kasane -- Botswana stands ready to work with Angola, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe and all SADC member states to promote a secure, stable, and prosperous Southern Africa.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:27:56 GMT
Golden Grand Prix Launch Pad for Relays Preparations
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- This year's edition of Botswana Golden Grand Prix (BGGP) will be used as a preparatory platform for the upcoming World Athletics Relays.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:27:06 GMT
Foreign Missions Yield Gains - Butale
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Over the past six years, Botswana's missions have actively engaged in economic diplomacy, investment promotion and trade facilitation in collaboration with relevant domestic agencies such as the Botswana Investment a...
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:27:39 GMT
Unipod to Empower Youth and Promote Research
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Minister of Higher Education, Mr Prince Maele, undertook an official familiarisation tour of the innovation and creativity hub at the University of Botswana, UniPod Botswana on Monday.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:27:25 GMT
Neighbourhood Watch Cluster Tackles Modern Delinquency
[Botswana Daily News] Molepolole -- Rising unemployment, rapid technological change, and a growing population have contributed to new and complex forms of crime in Molepolole.
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
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 11:17:21 GMTU.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.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 06:44:52 GMT
All of Africa Today - February 24, 2026
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Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:50:49 GMT
Massacre Trial Short On Justice
[HRW] Nairobi -- UN Should Support Victims' Appeal, Reparations
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:21:38 GMT
Cameroon Police Probe Journalists Investigating Secret U.S. Migrant Deportations, Seize Equipment
[CPJ] Dakar -- The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Cameroonian police to drop a criminal trespass investigation into four journalists who were detained for five hours and had their equipment seized last week, three of whom were reporting fo...
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 15:11:28 GMT
Abuses in Cameroon After U.S. Deports Third-Country Nationals
[HRW] US and Cameroon Partner in Rights Violations; Cameroon Not Safe for Deportees
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
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 07:02:05 GMTAll of Africa Today - February 25, 2026
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Wed, 25 Feb 2026 02:52:37 GMT
MSF Closes Hospital As Fighting Displaces 400 Families On Sudan-Chad Border
[Dabanga] El Tina -- Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has closed its hospital in El Tina, the Chadian border town opposite Sudan's North Darfur, after renewed fighting erupted across the frontier.
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 08:21:57 GMT
Tinubu's Executive Order May Stall Lake Chad, Kolmani Exploration Projects
[Daily Trust] President Bola Tinubu's Executive Order 9 issued last week to end the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Limited's) retention of 30 per cent of oil revenues has continued to generate reactions in the polity with energy, l...
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 06:44:52 GMT
All of Africa Today - February 24, 2026
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Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:08:18 GMT
Chad Closes Border With Sudan After Clashes Kill Five Soldiers
[RFI] Chad closed its eastern border with Sudan on Monday after clashes this weekend linked to Sudan's civil war killed five Chadian soldiers, fearing the Sudanese conflict might spill over.
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
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 10:19:05 GMTDR Congo Challenges Rwanda's Mushikiwabo With Lumumba Bid for Francophonie Top Job
[Nile Post] The Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo announced on February 26, 2026 that it is presenting Juliana Amato Lumumba as its candidate for Secretary-General of the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie (OIF), directly...
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 08:48:02 GMT
DR Congo Signs $1.2bn US Health Deal As Zambia and Zimbabwe Walk Away
[Nile Post] The Democratic Republic of Congo has signed a $1.2 billion, five-year health partnership with the United States, joining Uganda in embracing Washington's new bilateral financing model, even as Zambia and Zimbabwe have rejected similar agr...
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:26:30 GMT
AFC/M23 Says Still Committed to Ceasefire Despite Kinshasa Attacks
[New Times] AFC/M23 has reiterated its commitment to the ceasefire, even as it accuses the Congolese government coalition of repeatedly violating agreements during Qatar-mediated peace talks.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 08:26:13 GMT
Cross-Border Trade Stalls At Bunagana As DRC Conflict and Refugee Influx Strain Local Businesses
[Nile Post] Trade activity at the Bunagana border post between Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) remains subdued months after its official reopening, with local leaders and traders blaming continued instability in eastern Congo and re...
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 02:52:36 GMT
Trade and Aid to Return to South Kivu As DR Congo-Burundi Strategic Border Reopens
[RFI] A key border post between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Burundi has reopened after more than two months of closure following an offensive by AFC/M23 rebels. More than 10,000 people crossed on the first day alone, according to local a...
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
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 07:52:52 GMTAll of Africa Today - February 16, 2026
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Fri, 13 Feb 2026 12:05:35 GMT
Guinea-Bissau Makes Winter Olympics Debut With Teen Skier Tang
[RFI] Guinea-Bissau is making its first appearance at the Winter Olympics, with 19-year-old skier Winston Tang set to compete in the slalom at the Milano-Cortina Games in Italy, which run until 22 February.
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 06:15:45 GMT
Statement on the Planned Hepatitis B Birth Dose Vaccine Trial in Guinea-Bissau
[WHO-AFRO] The World Health Organization (WHO) underscores that the hepatitis B birth dose vaccine is an effective, and essential public health intervention, with a proven record. It prevents life-threatening liver disease by stopping mother-to-child...
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 14:11:05 GMT
Coup Plots - Guinea-Bissau Opposition Leader Summoned By Military Court
[Daily Trust] Guinea-Bissau's main opposition leader has been summoned to appear before a military court over alleged links to multiple coup plots, judicial and military sources told AFP.
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 ...
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Kenya Headlines
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0300Abducted?: Former Minister Tuju goes missing as family seeks urgent answers on whereabouts
Former Cabinet Minister Raphael Tuju is reported missing after failing to arrive for a scheduled radio interview, with his family demanding that his whereabouts be established.
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.
Sat, 21 Mar 2026 18:29:39 +0300
'We won't be silenced': Standard Group defiant after attack on journalists
Standard Group condemns attacks on journalists in Kitale, Trans Nzoia, over fake ambulance deal coverage, says it won't be silenced, asks police to arrest and charge those responsible.
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 19:29:01 +0300
Floods leave dozens of families homeless in Trans Nzoia
Flooding triggered by overnight heavy rains has displaced more than 30 families in Namanjala village, Trans Nzoia County.
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 19:18:54 +0300
Seven charged for allegedly defrauding a Swedish national of Sh60m inside Ruto's office
The seven accused persons claimed to be capable of arranging high-level government meetings.
Kenya News
Sun, 22 Mar 2026 15:40:00 +0300Sakaja 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.
Sun, 01 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0300
Bishop Kimengich: Heads to Mombasa after witnessing bandits' terror in Turkana and Marakwet
Dominic Kimengich, who survived a gun attack while celebrating Mass in Todonyang near the Kenya-Ethiopia border in 2013, is set to take up a new role in Mombasa County.
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
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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...
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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
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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
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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, 23 Mar 2026 07:48:58 +0000Health sector funding woes
A Parliamentary committee has criticized inefficiencies in the use of health funds, warning that poor absorption of resources is undermining service delivery despite increased allocations in key areas.
Presenting the Health Cluster report in Parliame...
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 07:19:37 +0000
Government moves to recruit ACB Director General
By Pemphero Malimba:
The process of shortlisting candidates for the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) Director General (DG) post is expected to take place this week, The Daily Times has learned.
The Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs says the ...
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 07:14:12 +0000
FDH to review netball package
FDH Bank plc has promised to review its netball sponsorship package with the view of increasing the amount following the success of the inaugural FDH Premier Netball League.
FDH Bank Managing Director Noel Mkulichi, speaking Sunday during the final r...
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:37:15 +0000
Local exporters offered lifeblood
By Kingsley Jassi:
Low exports continue to drive down foreign reserves amid persistent supply side pressures and this has prompted monetary authority—the Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM)—to seek and drag potential and existing exporters to the market...
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:33:54 +0000
Treasury bill yields drop to 12 percent
Treasury bill yields have dropped sharply up to 12 percent between December 2025 and March 2026, auction results released by the Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) show.
Treasury bills are short-term borrowing instruments through which the government raise...
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
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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
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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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Mon, 23 Mar 2026 09:01:16 +0000Singer Portable Reiterates Support For Tinubu
March 23, (THEWILL) — Nigerian singer, Portable, has once again voiced support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In a viral video, the singer called on Nigerians to support Tinubu’s second-term bid, which he linked to the country’s peace and sta...
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 08:57:48 +0000
Upgraded CRC App To Deepen Financial Inclusion, Credit Transparency
March 23, (THEWILL) — CRC Credit Bureau has unveiled an upgraded version of its mobile application, marking a significant step toward improving access to financial services and credit management tools for individuals and businesses. The enhanced ap...
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 08:55:17 +0000
2027: Ex-APC Deputy Guber Candidate MacIver Backs Tinubu’s Re-Election
March 23, (THEWILL) — The APC deputy governorship candidate in the 2023 general elections in Bayelsa State, Great Joshua MacIver, has declared his commitment to the re-election of President Bola Tinubu come 2027, declaring that the Tinubu re-electi...
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 08:49:14 +0000
Outrage In London As Jewish Emergency Vehicles Set Ablaze In Suspected Hate Attack
March 23, (THEWILL) — Outrage has erupted in the United Kingdom following a suspected hate-driven arson attack that destroyed four ambulances belonging to a Jewish volunteer emergency service in north London. The vehicles, operated by Hatzola, were...
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 07:27:13 +0000
SEC Sets Six-Week Deadline For Capital Market Recapitalisation Plans
March 23, (THEWILL) — Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has given capital market operators a six-week deadline to submit their recapitalisation plans, signalling a renewed push to strengthen the country’s financial market infra...
Rwanda
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 09:51:23 GMTMPs Approve Relevance of Bill Reforming Central Bank Operations
[New Times] The Chamber of Deputies on Thursday, February 12, approved the relevance of a new bill seeking to reform operations of the National Bank of Rwanda (BNR), in a move aimed at strengthening the Central Bank's independence and aligning it wit...
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 06:15:00 GMT
One Doctor's Resolve to Redefine Orthopaedic Care
[New Times] For years, Rwandan patients with severe knee injuries, complex fractures, or chronic joint pain learned to pack their bags long before they knew their surgical dates--heading to India, South Africa, and sometimes Europe, wherever a referr...
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 05:01:09 GMT
Delays, Inflated Costs 'Hit Public Projects' Under New System
[New Times] Local government officials have raised concerns over the centralisation of public procurement under the 2022 law, warning that the approach has led to service delivery delays, inflated costs and operational challenges across public instit...
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 04:47:29 GMT
Minister Murangwa Explains Changes in Funding Model for New International Airport
[New Times] Parliament on Thursday, February 12, approved changes to the 2025/2026 national budget, including a Rwf168.2 billion cut for the construction of the New Kigali International Airport Phase II.
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:43:28 GMT
Princess Lover in Kigali Ahead of Valentine's Day Concert
[New Times] Renowned French zouk singer Princess Lover arrived in Kigali on Thursday morning ahead of her Valentine's Day concert at Mövenpick Kigali Hotel on Saturday, February 14.
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
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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
Mon, 02 Feb 2026 04:40:48 GMTIncreasing Cost of Living Tops Youth Concerns in Seychelles
[Afrobarometer] More than one in five young citizens have considered emigrating, mostly in hopes of finding better job opportunities.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 05:09:28 GMT
Victoria Hospital in Kisumu Becomes First Public Facility in Kenya to Offer Advanced Sickle Cell Treatment
[Capital FM] Kisumu -- KISUMU, Kenya, Jan 26 -- Victoria Hospital in Kisumu, an annex of the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH), has become the first public hospital in Kenya to acquire a specialized Spectra Optia apheresi...
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 10:54:03 GMT
Govt Strengthens Lake Victoria Security to Combat Smuggling, Protect Livelihoods
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The government of Kenya has stepped up security measures along Lake Victoria to combat smuggling and protect the livelihoods of communities that depend on the lake.
Sierra Leone
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 04:43:31 GMTSierra Leoneans Who Live Off the Sea Don't Trust Farmed Fish - but Wild Fish Are in Decline
[The Conversation Africa] At dawn in Tombo, one of Sierra Leone's largest fishing towns, small-scale fishers begin landing fish from the sea. A portion of the catch is sold at the landing sites, while the rest is taken home to feed the family.
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 15:50:31 GMT
2026 Critical Minerals Ministerial Fact Sheet
[State Department] Washington, DC -- EDITORS NOTE: The African countries participating in the invitation-only Critical Minerals Ministerial - Angola, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Guinea, Kenya, Morocco, Sierre Leone and Zambia. The United S...
Mon, 02 Feb 2026 04:47:51 GMT
Freetown's Property Tax Is Designed to Plug Funding Gap - How Sierra Leone's Capital Went About It
[The Conversation Africa] Property taxes remain one of the most underperforming sources of revenue for urban development across Africa. One reason is that they are often opposed by the economic elites and large property owners. Freetown, the economic...
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 11:37:18 GMT
NDLEA Nabs Brazilian Woman With N3bn Heroin At Abuja Airport, Seizes Explosives, Drugs Nationwide
[This Day] Abuja -- The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has recorded a major breakthrough in its nationwide anti-narcotics operations with the arrest of a Brazilian national carrying heroin worth over ₦3 billion at the Nnamdi Azik...
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Prime Minister Carney meets with Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Sir Keir Starmer
Today (March 16), the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, met with the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (UK), Sir Keir Starmer, during his bilateral visit to the UK.
Following their participation in last week's G7 Leaders' virtual meeting, Prime Minis...
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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa's powerful tribute on the late Reverend Jesse Jackson
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Prime Minister Carney meets with Prime Minister of Japan Takaichi Sanae
Today, (March 6, 2026) the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, met with the Prime Minister of Japan, Takaichi Sanae, during his bilateral visit to Japan.
Prime Minister Carney congratulated Prime Minister Takaichi on her decisive election victory. The lea...
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Somalia
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 06:50:34 GMTAll of Africa Today - February 13, 2026
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Fri, 13 Feb 2026 06:15:03 GMT
Dual Somali-Australian National Arrested At JKIA Over Fraud
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A 37-year-old dual citizen of Somalia and Australia has been arrested at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in connection with a fraud investigation, the Kenya Police Service has confirmed.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 05:24:53 GMT
Somali President Meets Senior UK Delegation to Strengthen Strategic Ties
[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Thursday received a senior delegation from the United Kingdom led by Minister of State for Development and Africa Jenny Chapman, as the two sides reaffirmed their strategic partnership...
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:19:50 GMT
Govt to Reopen Kenya-Somalia Border in April
[Capital FM] Nairobi, April -- The government will reopen the Kenya-Somalia border in April, ending a closure that has been in place since 2011 due to security concerns linked to Al-Shabaab.
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 10:41:38 GMT
Former PM Calls for Halt to Disputed Constitutional Changes Amid Somalia Political Rift
[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Former Somali Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble on Wednesday voiced concern over the country's deepening political tensions, urging President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud to take the lead in calming the situation and fostering nat...
South Africa AllAfrica
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 07:24:14 GMTSouth African Social Media Reveals Contested Battle Over Masculine Norms
[allAfrica] The National Strategic Plan on Gender-Based Violence, which was released in 2020, pledged to combat harmful gender norms. However, a new study reveals that the battle over what it means to "be a man" is being fought online in real time, w...
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 05:50:11 GMT
Lukhanyo Calata to Testify on Behalf of Cradock Four Families - South African News Briefs - February 13, 2025
[allAfrica] Lukhanyo Calata to Testify on Behalf of Cradock Four Families
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 04:47:28 GMT
A SONA for (Almost) All - Ramaphosa's Masterclass in Political Crowd-Pleasing
[Daily Maverick] Cyril Ramaphosa's 2026 State of the Nation Address delivers a political balancing act, addressing diverse interests while avoiding contentious issues, showcasing the art of subtle governance.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 07:03:57 GMT
South Africa Elected to AU Peace and Security Council
[SAnews.gov.za] South Africa has been elected to serve a two-year term on the African Union's (AU) Peace and Security Council.
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:22:25 GMT
60 Years Since District Six Declared Whites-Only Area
[GroundUp] Many families are still waiting for restitution
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Mon, 23 Mar 2026 08:57:32 +0000If organisations want Gen Z talent, they must rethink workplace culture
Gen Z’s expectations of work have been shaped by a very different social and technological environment. Many entered adulthood during a period marked by global uncertainty, economic instability and rapid digital transformation
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 08:20:25 +0000
Releasing land, restoring trust: The real work after Sona 2026
South Africa’s housing crisis is not simply about the number of units delivered. It is about where housing is located, who it serves and how it connects people to opportunity. For decades, well-located land has remained underutilised or locked up, ...
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 08:17:11 +0000
If we cannot see the most vulnerable, our development plans will always fall short
Development statistics tell us what has happened. They show us how many children have dropped out of school, how many young people are unemployed and how many households remain trapped in poverty
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 08:10:51 +0000
Salif Keita: Africa’s golden voice on jazz, legacy and his love of South Africa
The Malian legend celebrates Montreux’s arrival in Africa, urging artists to honour their roots while embracing music as a universal language
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Black Sash: Turning Rights into Real Life Change
For more than seventy years, Black Sash has been part of South Africa’s story. Today, it is focused on one of the most practical and powerful levers for change: making sure the social security system works, and works fairly, for everyone.
South Africa News 24
Monday Mar 23 2026 08:26:22News24 | Shosholoza Meyl faces uncertain future
Long-distance trains to return in 2027, but funding for locomotives is unclear.
Monday Mar 23 2026 08:56:24
News24 | Faith and kindness carry Mossel Bay mother across 1 400km to witness son’s graduation
What began as a simple WhatsApp message among a handful of Bible study women in Mossel Bay has turned into a milestone journey stretching from the shores of Cape Town to the heart of Johannesburg.
Thursday Mar 19 2026 15:38:11
News24 | WATCH | Finding Hope: The struggle for employment in South Africa
A documentary on young people grappling with unemployment, as well as those who have successfully overcome it.
Monday Mar 23 2026 08:25:52
News24 | Big Brother S6 winner, Liyema Pantsi’s mother, admires her daughter’s strong will
She was sceptical about Liyema entering Big Brother Mzansi both times, but trusted her daughter to chase her dreams. The proud mother is now rewarded with pride, and she tells Drum all about it.
Sunday Mar 22 2026 16:33:59
News24 | Monday’s weather: Rainy start to the week with cool to warm temperatures
It will be a wet Monday for parts of the country as thunderstorms and flooding are expected, according to the South African Weather Service.
South Africa News 24
Monday Mar 23 2026 08:26:22News24 | Shosholoza Meyl faces uncertain future
Long-distance trains to return in 2027, but funding for locomotives is unclear.
Monday Mar 23 2026 08:56:24
News24 | Faith and kindness carry Mossel Bay mother across 1 400km to witness son’s graduation
What began as a simple WhatsApp message among a handful of Bible study women in Mossel Bay has turned into a milestone journey stretching from the shores of Cape Town to the heart of Johannesburg.
Thursday Mar 19 2026 15:38:11
News24 | WATCH | Finding Hope: The struggle for employment in South Africa
A documentary on young people grappling with unemployment, as well as those who have successfully overcome it.
Monday Mar 23 2026 08:25:52
News24 | Big Brother S6 winner, Liyema Pantsi’s mother, admires her daughter’s strong will
She was sceptical about Liyema entering Big Brother Mzansi both times, but trusted her daughter to chase her dreams. The proud mother is now rewarded with pride, and she tells Drum all about it.
Sunday Mar 22 2026 16:33:59
News24 | Monday’s weather: Rainy start to the week with cool to warm temperatures
It will be a wet Monday for parts of the country as thunderstorms and flooding are expected, according to the South African Weather Service.
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Tue, 30 Sep 2025 09:52:26 +0200Firing allowed, training is not: Trump administration shares shutdown plans
US President Donald Trump’s administration started detailing its plans on Monday for which services it will pause if the federal government shuts down this week, with the health department slated to furlough 41% of its workforce.
Tue, 30 Sep 2025 09:44:48 +0200
WATCH LIVE | Dumisani Khumalo continues testimony before Madlanga commission
Crime intelligence boss Lt-Gen Dumisani Khumalo is set to continue his testimony before the Madlanga commission of inquiry on Tuesday at the Brigitte Mabandla Justice College in Pretoria.
Tue, 30 Sep 2025 09:44:02 +0200
WATCH LIVE | Former Deputy President DD Mabuza estate battle in court
In a court bid to stop the payout of her late father's R44.7m pension, it was revealed that former deputy president David Mabuza's 24-year-old daughter's monthly living expenses amount to almost R40,000.
Tue, 30 Sep 2025 08:36:56 +0200
‘Remove them from society’ - Motsoaledi calls for lifetime bans of corrupt officials after Tembisa revelations
Health minister Aaron Motsoaledi says harsher measures are needed to ensure corrupt officials can never return to government service.
Tue, 30 Sep 2025 07:43:46 +0200
Trump secures Netanyahu’s agreement for Gaza deal but Hamas support in question
US President Donald Trump secured Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s backing on Monday for a US-sponsored peace proposal to end nearly two years of war in Gaza, but questions loomed over whether Hamas would accept the plan.
South Sudan
Wed, 11 Feb 2026 04:49:16 GMTViolence Surges in South Sudan Leaving Civilians At Risk and Peacekeepers Stretched Thin
[UN News] Escalating violence, political stalemate and humanitarian constraints are pushing South Sudan's civilians to the brink once again, while funding cuts weaken the UN mission tasked with protecting them.
Mon, 09 Feb 2026 17:28:50 GMT
Seven Peace and Security Priorities for Africa in 2026
[Crisis Group] Nairobi/Brussels -- Africa is beset by trouble at home while grasping for options in dealing with today's jumbled global order. The challenges to peace and security are many. This briefing identifies seven that should top the agenda as...
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 08:59:49 GMT
Escalating Conflict in Jonglei Deepens Food Insecurity, Human Suffering
[Care International] Juba, South Sudan, February 9, 2026 - CARE South Sudan warns that escalating conflict and displacement in Jonglei State are rapidly intensifying hunger, human suffering, and protection risks, compounding an already severe humani...
Mon, 09 Feb 2026 04:56:19 GMT
27 Kenyan Police Officers Awarded UN Service Medals in South Sudan
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenyan police officers serving under the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) have been awarded United Nations Service Medals in recognition of their exemplary service in the world's youngest nation.
Mon, 09 Feb 2026 04:41:33 GMT
Guterres Condemns Escalating Violence in South Sudan As Aid Operations Come Under Fire
[UN News] The UN Secretary-General has strongly condemned the surge in violence across South Sudan, warning that civilians and aid workers are paying a devastating price as humanitarian operations are increasingly targeted.
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Southern Africa
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 07:24:14 GMTSouth Africa: South African Social Media Reveals Contested Battle Over Masculine Norms
[allAfrica] The National Strategic Plan on Gender-Based Violence, which was released in 2020, pledged to combat harmful gender norms. However, a new study reveals that the battle over what it means to "be a man" is being fought online in real time, w...
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 06:50:34 GMT
Africa: All of Africa Today - February 13, 2026
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Fri, 13 Feb 2026 05:50:11 GMT
South Africa: Lukhanyo Calata to Testify on Behalf of Cradock Four Families - South African News Briefs - February 13, 2025
[allAfrica] Lukhanyo Calata to Testify on Behalf of Cradock Four Families
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 04:47:28 GMT
South Africa: A SONA for (Almost) All - Ramaphosa's Masterclass in Political Crowd-Pleasing
[Daily Maverick] Cyril Ramaphosa's 2026 State of the Nation Address delivers a political balancing act, addressing diverse interests while avoiding contentious issues, showcasing the art of subtle governance.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 07:03:57 GMT
Africa: South Africa Elected to AU Peace and Security Council
[SAnews.gov.za] South Africa has been elected to serve a two-year term on the African Union's (AU) Peace and Security Council.
Sudan
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 06:50:34 GMTAll of Africa Today - February 13, 2026
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Fri, 13 Feb 2026 04:42:16 GMT
Sudan War As Recounted By Women of Khartoum Neighbourhood
[Dabanga] Khartoum -- In Sudan, citizens trapped in conflict zones have not only been besieged by direct war violence, but also by social and economic complexities and harmful habits that civil society institutions, organizations, and community initi...
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 05:24:48 GMT
Sudan Urges African Union to Lift Membership Suspension After Formation of Civilian Government
[SNA] Addis Ababa, Feb. 12, 2026 (SUNA) -- Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Ambassador Mohi-Eddin Salim Ahmed met with African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Youssouf at the Commission's headquarters in Addis Ababa.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 04:53:05 GMT
Hospitals in the Crosshairs - the Targeting of Medical Staff and Patients in El Fasher
[Ayin Network] For months, El Fasher was cut off from the world. No safe roads, no reliable communications, no functioning supply chains. Inside the besieged city, hospitals became islands of desperation. Doctors worked without anaesthesia, without e...
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 04:42:16 GMT
Sudan - At Least 15 Drown in Nile Ferry Tragedy
[Dabanga] Shendi, River Nile State -- Doctors in Sudan have confirmed that 15 people drowned, and six others are still missing, after a ferry boat carrying at least 27 people sank in the Nile between the areas of Taiba Al-Khawad and Dim Al-Qrai in Sh...
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Tanzania
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:15:46 GMTTanzania Marks the Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM
[Daily News] Monduli -- TANZANIA joined the global community in commemorating the National Climax of the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), held in Monduli District, Arusha Region--one of the communities at the f...
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 10:58:08 GMT
Tanzania Tops Region in Cybersecurity Standards
[Daily News] Dodoma -- TANZANIA has emerged the leading country in East Africa in online safety management and ranks among the top 45 best-performing nations globally in cybersecurity standards, according to the latest Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI...
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 10:56:12 GMT
Jamhuri Stadium Set for 5,500-Seat Upgrade
[Daily News] Dodoma -- DODOMA'S CCM Jamhuri Stadium is set to undergo a major upgrade with the installation of 5,500 seats, stadium management has announced.
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 10:45:41 GMT
MPs Raise Concerns Over Pension Delays
[Daily News] Zanzibar -- MEMBERS of the House of Representatives, led by Women's Representative Mr Jabu Makame Juma, have questioned why some elderly citizens who have reached the qualifying age are not receiving their monthly social pension.
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 10:45:40 GMT
Zanzibar Pledges Longstanding Ties With Japan
[Daily News] Zanzibar -- ZANZIBAR Second Vice-President Mr Hemed Suleiman Abdulla has reaffirmed the government's commitment to strengthening its long-standing relationship with Japan.
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Togo
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:25:19 GMTWorld Bank Group Appoints Antonius Verheijen As World Bank Group Resident Representative for Togo
[World Bank] Lome -- The World Bank Group today appointed Antonius (Tony) Verheijen as the World Bank Group's Resident Representative for Togo.
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 11:14:10 GMT
Togo President Visits Rwanda
[New Times] Togo's President Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé arrived in Kigali on Thursday evening for an official visit. He was received at Kigali International Airport by Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Olivier Nduhungireh...
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 14:31:54 GMT
U.S. Embassy Lomé Celebrates Launch of American Chamber of Commerce in Togo
[U.S. Embassy Lome] The U.S. Embassy in Lomé joined business leaders and government officials on January 26 to celebrate the official launch of the American Chamber of Commerce in Togo (AmCham-Togo) at Hotel Lebene. Chargé d'Affaires Richar...
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 10:18:11 GMT
Togo Cuts Regional Market Debt As WAEMU Borrowing Surges
[Daba Finance] Togo reduced its debt on the WAEMU public securities market in 2025, standing out in a region where most countries continued to borrow more.
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 11:38:49 GMT
Regional English Language Fellows Conference Strengthens U.S.-Togo Education Partnerships
[U.S. Embassy Lome] Senior government officials, educators, and partners convened in Lomé for the Regional English Language Fellows Conference to advance collaboration in English language education and professional exchange. The event highlighte...
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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Fri, 27 Feb 2026 20:13:23 GMTSenegal: 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.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:28:34 GMT
Ghana: Poor Waste Management Costs Ghana Over GH¢6.2bn Annually - - Report
[Ghanaian Times] Ghana is losing more than GH¢6.2 billion every year due to poor waste management and sanitation, a new report has revealed.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 20:14:19 GMT
Cote d'Ivoire: Ivory Coast Faces 200,000 Tons of Unsold Cocoa Over Price Dispute
[Daba Finance] Ivory Coast may end March with close to 200,000 tons of unsold cocoa, as tensions between regulators and international buyers slow exports.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:05:03 GMT
Nigeria: Police, Other Security Agencies Arrest 113 Suspected Kidnappers in Edo
[This Day] Benin -- In a major operation, the Edo State Police Command and other security agencies in the state arrested a total of 113 suspected kidnappers across the Edo Central Senatorial District.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:01:46 GMT
Nigeria: WHO - Nigeria Making Significant Progress in Malaria Control
[This Day] Abuja -- The World Health Organization (WHO) has affirmed that Nigeria is recording significant progress in malaria prevention and control, citing steady declines in infection rates and improved access to preventive and treatment services ...
Zambia
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 08:48:02 GMTDR Congo Signs $1.2bn US Health Deal As Zambia and Zimbabwe Walk Away
[Nile Post] The Democratic Republic of Congo has signed a $1.2 billion, five-year health partnership with the United States, joining Uganda in embracing Washington's new bilateral financing model, even as Zambia and Zimbabwe have rejected similar agr...
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 06:44:52 GMT
All of Africa Today - February 24, 2026
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Tue, 24 Feb 2026 10:26:49 GMT
Tanzania, Zambia Resolve Non-Tariff Barriers At Their Border Post
[Daily News] Tunduma -- Five out of ten non-tariff barriers that had been causing heavy truck congestion and inconvenience to traders and transporters at the Tunduma/Nakonde border have been resolved through joint efforts by the governments of Tanzan...
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 07:06:29 GMT
Zambians Pay Price Amid Copperbelt Mining Boom
[DW] As mining companies scour Zambia's Copperbelt for metals used in sustainable energy, locals are dealing with unchecked pollution and contamination.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 19:04:46 GMT
Michael Prest's Boni Triumphs Over Bank of Zambia in Investrust Dispute
[This Day] *Central bank's bid to block judicial review dismissed
Zimbabwe
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:35:44 GMT'All Systems Ready for 2026 Tobacco Marketing Season'
[263Chat] Zimbabwe's tobacco auction floors will officially open to buyers on 4 March 2026, with authorities confirming that all farmers have received payments from last season's sales.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:34:42 GMT
'Hands Off the Constitution!' Churches Warn Over Term Extension Bill
[263Chat] Local church leaders have launched a blistering attack on proposed constitutional changes warning that the country risks sliding backwards if controversial amendments extending political power are pushed through without public approval.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 10:49:31 GMT
Zanu-PF Aims to Recycle Mnangagwa Through a 'Constitutional Coup'
[ISS] A constitutional amendment could give Zimbabwe's president at least another two years in office, continuing Africa's growing trend of lawfare.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 10:53:15 GMT
Zimbabwe Steps Up Push for Brics Membership
[Daily News] Zimbabwe -- Zimbabwe has stepped up efforts to secure membership in the BRICS bloc as the Government intensifies diplomatic engagement with the grouping in a bid to expand and diversify international partnerships and strengthen its globa...
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 10:06:03 GMT
ZWG Annual Inflation Drops to 3,8 Percent
[New Zimbabwe] Discover morevehiclewaterWaterZimbabwe's ZiG (ZWG) currency annual inflation rate declined to 3.8% in February 2026, while monthly inflation remained stable at 0.1%, according to the latest data released by the Zimbabwe National Statis...
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Sun, 22 Mar 2026 22:53:19 +0000Man City dominates Arsenal to win English League Cup and make statement in Premier League title race
LONDON – The first major domestic trophy of the season is Manchester City ‘s. And after a dominant 2-0 win against Arsenal in the English League Cup final on Sunday, it may not be the last. Manchester-born Nico O’Reilly sealed victory with ...
Sun, 22 Mar 2026 21:18:45 +0000
Barcelona edges Rayo Vallecano to increase pressure on Real Madrid ahead of capital derby
BARCELONA, Spain — Barcelona edged Rayo Vallecano 1-0 to increase its lead of the Spanish league and add more pressure on Real Madrid before its key derby against Atletico Madrid later Sunday. Ronald Araújo headed in the winner in the 24th minute ...
Sun, 22 Mar 2026 20:35:24 +0000
The Mirage of Muzarabani: The Distance Between Discovery and Delivery
The Muzarabani gas discovery is being presented to Zimbabweans as a moment of arrival, a geological vindication that the country sits atop untapped energy wealth capable of transforming its economy. The agendas are obvious, and the reality, at least ...
Sun, 22 Mar 2026 20:16:36 +0000
Prof Welshman Ncube demands Biti’s immediate release
Professor Welshman Ncube has condemned the arrest of opposition leader, Tendai Biti yesterday as a clear selective application of the law and demanded his immediate release. Biti who is the Constitutional Defenders Forum (CDF) convener was arrested t...
Sat, 21 Mar 2026 23:34:13 +0000
Opposition Leader Tendai Biti Arrested in Mutare
MUTARE, Zimbabwe — Prominent opposition politician Tendai Biti was arrested in Mutare on Saturday afternoon, according to local reports. Biti, who is also the convener of the Constitutional Defenders Forum, was reportedly detained while attending a...