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Fri, 26 Jul 2024 00:33:25 GMTAfrica: America Can't Be First If Africa Is Always Put Last
[allAfrica] With Africa hardly top of mind in Washington right now, it is easy to overlook the vital discussions taking place this week between the Biden-Harris administration's foreign policy, economic and trade A-team and their African counterparts...
Fri, 26 Jul 2024 06:54:48 GMT
Uganda: Schools Urged to Set Up Mental Health Clubs
[Nile Post] Schools have been urged to establish mental health clubs to provide a platform for students to discuss mental health issues and raise awareness about the dangers of drug abuse, which is a major contributor to mental health problems among ...
Fri, 26 Jul 2024 06:47:26 GMT
Kenya: Extreme Weather Events in Kenya Linked to Climate Change
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Climate change has made extreme weather events like drought, higher temperatures, and heavy rainfall become common and severe in Kenya, the Kenya Meteorological Department has said.
Fri, 26 Jul 2024 08:15:01 GMT
Kenya: Finance Bill 2024 Dead, Buried After Public Outcry That Led to Protests
[Capital FM] The contentious Finance Bill 2024 has been effectively nullified after Members of Parliament agreed with President William Ruto's reservations, which called for the deletion of all clauses in the bill.
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 19:28:41 GMT
Africa: Spotlight on Trade Act Renewal at the 2024 AGOA Forum in DC
[allAfrica] The trade legislation known as AGOA is the focus of discussions this week in Washington, DC between senior U.S. officials and Africa trade ministers, along with key regional economic organizations, labor and civil society groups and priva...
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Africa News24
Thursday Jul 25 2024 21:33:06News24 | It's not famine if 755 000 people are starving, says Sudan agriculture minister
Sudan's agriculture minister said there is no famine in the country.
Thursday Jul 25 2024 18:24:51
News24 | R3.8bn facelift: Zimbabwe plants trees, rounds up students ahead of taking control of SADC in Harare
With new roads, villas for delegates, luxury coaches, new trees, and above all a call for a demonstration-free week, Zimbabwe is pulling out all stops to host the 44th ordinary SADC summit of heads of state and government in mid-August.
Thursday Jul 25 2024 09:16:00
News24 | Placebo outperformed HIV vaccine tested in SA, Uganda, Tanzania, study results show
A HIV vaccine test cancelled in November last year saw significantly higher rates of infection among those who received the shot compared to a placebo group, results made public this week show.
Wednesday Jul 24 2024 14:39:53
News24 | Kenya's Ruto names Odinga allies to unity cabinet, protesters slam 'corrupt' deal
Kenyan President William Ruto on Wednesday nominated four members of the main opposition party to a "broad-based" cabinet he promised in response to nationwide protests, but activists criticised the new government as a corrupt bar
Tuesday Jul 23 2024 20:22:19
News24 | Africa's HIV-Aids alliance (mostly) achieved solid results, but too many children still infected
Only 52% of children living with HIV were on life-saving treatment in 2023, with sub-Saharan Africa doing particularly poorly.
Benin
Fri, 05 Jul 2024 05:52:50 GMTSuper Eagles Face Familiar Foes Benin, Rwanda in Afcon Qualifiers
[Daily Trust] The Super Eagles have been given another chance to avenge their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying defeat to the Cheetahs of Benin Republic in Abidjan following the pairing of both teams in Group D of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifyi...
Botswana
Tue, 23 Jul 2024 14:28:45 GMTPolice Stations for Sale
[The Patriot] A recent call by President Mokgweetsi Masisi for the business community to express interest to 'adopt a police station' has ignited heavy criticism from different quarters, including retired police chiefs. Concerns have been raised abou...
Tue, 23 Jul 2024 14:29:50 GMT
Kakomee Turns Discarded Metals Into Beautiful Sculptures
[The Patriot] Charles Kakomee showcases the transformative power of art by turning discarded pieces of metals into eye catching sculptures. A Mbanderu natives who hails from Kareng village in the North West District tell this publication about his pa...
Fri, 19 Jul 2024 09:56:15 GMT
Botswana Endure Narrow Loss to Tunisia
[Cosafa] Botswana have slipped to a narrow 1-0 defeat to hosts Tunisia in their second game of the Tunis Women's Cup on Monday but put up another strong showing to show their progress.
Mon, 15 Jul 2024 04:13:25 GMT
Batswana Insist On Media Freedom, Favor Citizens' Right to Govt Information
[Afrobarometer] Only half see their country's media as 'somewhat' or 'completely' free.
Fri, 12 Jul 2024 04:56:56 GMT
Botswana Pledges Continued Support for Mozambique After Regional Troops Leave
[VOA] Maputo, Mozambique -- Botswana's President Mokgweetsi Masisi has promised to continue supporting Mozambique in its fight against violent extremism in the oil-and-gas rich province of Cabo Delgado, even after the imminent departure of southern A...
Burkina Faso
Wed, 24 Jul 2024 08:14:19 GMTAs AES and ECOWAS Drift Apart, Dialogue On the Fundamentals Is Vital
[ISS] Stability in West Africa requires that both organisations take pragmatic and flexible approaches, and learn from past mistakes.
Tue, 23 Jul 2024 20:55:25 GMT
Attacks On Civilians in Burkina Faso Force Thousands Into Neighbouring Niger
[UN News] Renewed attacks on civilians in eastern Burkina Faso by non-State armed groups have forced thousands to flee to neighbouring Niger in search of safety, amid a deepening emergency, UN humanitarians have warned.
Mon, 22 Jul 2024 14:49:50 GMT
Military Spending Rising in East Africa Region
[Independent (Kampala)] Governments that allocate substantial resources to the military can inadvertently increase the political power of the military.
Wed, 17 Jul 2024 11:35:54 GMT
Four Journalists Disappeared in Separate Incidents Since June
[IFJ] Adama Bayala, a regular commentator on the private television station BF1 talkshow, ' Presse Echos', has been missing since he left his office on 28 June, reported informed news outlet Libre Info. Before Bayala was reported missing, a message o...
Mon, 15 Jul 2024 14:00:13 GMT
President Bassirou Diomaye Faye Outlines His Priorities
[allAfrica] Dakar -- "I am telling you here, there will be a renegotiation of contracts relating to natural resources," this is one of the strong announcements that the President of the Republic of Senegal, HE Bassirou Diomaye Faye, made during his i...
Burundi
Tue, 09 Jul 2024 12:18:55 GMTRwandan Ministers to Meet DR Congo, Burundi Counterparts Over Security
[New Times] Ministers from Rwanda are expected to meet with their Congolese and Burundian counterparts separately to discuss diplomatic tensions between their countries which have threatened the security of the East African Community (EAC).
Fri, 05 Jul 2024 14:32:46 GMT
Flames Grouped Alongside Senegal, Burkina Faso and Burundi in Group L of the Afcon Morocco 2025
[Nyasa Times] Malawi Flames have been grouped alongside Burkina Faso, Burundi and 2021 champions, Senegal for the Africa Cup of Nation (AFCON) Morocco 2025,, whose qualifiers will kick off next month.
Fri, 28 Jun 2024 16:52:33 GMT
Senami Arrests 20 Malawian Migrants
[AIM] Maputo -- Mozambique's National Immigration Service (SENAMI) arrested, over the last week, in the northern Mozambican province of Nampula, 20 Malawian citizens, and seven Burundians for illegally entering the country carrying false documents.
Cameroon
Tue, 23 Jul 2024 14:42:56 GMTDecree in Cameroon Unjustifiably Censors Free Speech
[HRW] Revoke Decree, Ensure Right to Freedom of Expression
Thu, 18 Jul 2024 15:00:34 GMT
Cameroon Opposition Doubts Reasons for Election Postponement
[DW] Cameroon's government has decided to postpone parliamentary and municipal elections. The decision has ignited fierce debates over implications for the future, with many doubting President Biya's motivations for the move.
Thu, 18 Jul 2024 15:05:19 GMT
Cameroon First Daughter Calls for Decriminalization of Same-Sex Conduct
[HRW] Brenda Biya's Statement Highlights Plight of Sexual Minorities
Mon, 15 Jul 2024 04:23:25 GMT
Cameroon Activists Hope for Change After President's Daughter Comes Out
[RFI] Yaounde - Rights activists in Cameroon and abroad have praised the daughter of President Paul Biya for announcing that she is in a same-sex relationship. By challenging the country's stringent anti-homosexuality laws, campaigners hope Brenda Bi...
Fri, 12 Jul 2024 04:45:50 GMT
'All Is Lost'? - Cameroon's Controversial Logging in Biodiverse Ebo Forest
[African Arguments] Why has the government awarded a logging concession in the mega biodiverse Ebo forest to a little-known company?
Cape Verde
Tue, 02 Jul 2024 15:54:48 GMTTerrorists Attack Truck Near Mocímboa DA Praia
[AIM] Maputo -- A group of armed men, believed to be Islamist terrorists, attacked a truck, on Sunday night, in the northern Mozambican province of Cab Delgado, causing the death of one person and damage to the vehicle.
Wed, 26 Jun 2024 09:41:40 GMT
IMF Executive Board Completes Fourth Review of the Arrangement Under the Extended Credit Facility and First Review of the Arrangement Under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility for Cabo Verde
[IMF] The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed the fourth review of Cabo Verde's performance under the 36-month Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement that was approved on June 15, 2022. The completion of the review ...
Central Africa
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 16:02:30 GMTRwanda: Human Rights Not Top Priority in Rwanda, but Hopes Remain
[DW] Rwanda's development after the 1994 genocide may spell success to many outside observers. But its human rights record leaves much to be desired. What prospects for change does President Kagame's reelection hold?
Fri, 26 Jul 2024 07:03:06 GMT
Rwanda: Rwanda - a New Safe Haven for Ghanaian Footballers?
[New Times] Ghanaian players previously fancied European clubs due to the track records of the likes of Abedi Pele, Michael Essien, Anthony Yeboah, Sammy Kuffour and Sulley Muntari among others but now the trend and dynamics has changed as a host of ...
Fri, 26 Jul 2024 07:02:43 GMT
Rwanda: Rwanda's Mukandanga, Manizabayo to Carry the Flag At Paris 2024 Olympics Opening
[New Times] Long distance runner Clementine Mukandanga and cyclist Eric Manizabayo have been named flagbearers of Team Rwanda at the glamourous opening ceremony of the 2024 Olympic Games which officially kick off in Paris, France, on Friday, July 26 ...
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 15:56:21 GMT
Rwanda: Environment Ministry's Permanent Secretary Under Investigation
[New Times] The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Environment, Patrick Karera, is under criminal investigation by Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB), national broadcaster RBA reported on Thursday, July 25.
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 15:42:03 GMT
Angola: Angola/Portugal Economic Partnership Dominates Filda2024 2nd Day
[ANGOP] Luanda -- The holding of the Angola/Portugal Economic Forum, with a view to strengthening the economic partnership between the two countries, was one of the main highlights of the second day of the 39th edition of the Luanda International Fai...
Central African Republic
Fri, 19 Jul 2024 11:02:35 GMTHuman Rights Abuses in CAR Detention Centres Need Urgent Response - UN Experts
[UN News] Immediate action is needed to address human rights abuses in detention centres across the Central African Republic (CAR) according to a new UN report released on Thursday.
Wed, 17 Jul 2024 05:06:32 GMT
Video Shows Airdropped Supplies in Central African Republic Nature Reserve, Not Boko Haram Receiving Weapons
[Africa Check] Video shows airdropped supplies in Central African Republic nature reserve, not Boko Haram receiving weapons
Mon, 08 Jul 2024 05:19:31 GMT
CAR Pleads With Fleeing Civilians to Return After Rebels Attack Villages
[VOA] Yaounde, Cameroon -- Central African Republic officials are pleading with civilians to go back to their villages, after up to 10,000 civilians were displaced this week by fighting between rebels and C.A.R. forces.
Wed, 03 Jul 2024 06:40:19 GMT
10 Years of Crises - the Forgotten Children of the Central African Republic
[Unicef] Geneva -- This is a summary of what was said by UNICEF Representative in the Central African Republic Meritxell Relaño Arana--to whom quoted text may be attributed-- at today's press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva
Wed, 03 Jul 2024 05:29:34 GMT
Central African Republic - Step Toward Accountability
[HRW] Bangui -- Special Criminal Court Arrests Former Armed Group Leader
Chad
Fri, 19 Jul 2024 16:06:04 GMTYes, the Nexus Is Real. but It Needs a Radical Overhaul
[The New Humanitarian] Maputo, Mozambique -- The collective response to the refugee crisis in Chad shows what works, and what needs to change.
Thu, 18 Jul 2024 08:03:02 GMT
Hunger Drives Starving Sudanese to Seek Refuge Abroad
[VOA] Geneva -- Hunger and looming famine are driving a growing number of people to flee war-torn Sudan in search of refuge in neighboring countries, according to World Health Organization officials.
Tue, 16 Jul 2024 05:37:06 GMT
Chad Declares Humanitarian Crisis, Pleads for International Help
[VOA] Yaoundé, Cameroon -- Officials in Chad say urgent international help is needed to save the lives of more than 2 million people caught in a severe humanitarian crisis caused by conflicts and climate shocks.
Fri, 12 Jul 2024 04:45:57 GMT
Sudanese Refugee Lawyers Empowering Communities in Chad
[UNHCR] UNHCR-APLFT partnership supports skilled Sudanese refugees with legal backgrounds to provide vital legal assistance, raise community awareness about Chadian laws and customs, facilitate mediation, and reinforce feedback sharing within the ref...
Thu, 11 Jul 2024 05:04:35 GMT
Chad, World Bank, WFP and Partners Join Forces to Meet Crisis-Affected People's Food and Nutrition Needs During the Lean Season
[WFP] N'djamena -- The Government of Chad - with support from WFP, the World Bank and other partners - has launched its national emergency response plan to meet the immediate food and nutrition needs of one million of the most vulnerable people acros...
Comoros
Tue, 09 Jul 2024 10:20:43 GMTCosafa Cup - Angola Beats Comoros and Reaches the Final
[ANGOP] Luanda -- Angola's soccer national team beat the Comoros by 2-1 on Friday and reaches the final of the COSAFA Cup in football taking place in South Africa.
Congo-Brazzaville
Wed, 24 Jul 2024 09:04:07 GMTIn Congo-Brazzaville UN Deputy Secretary-General Greenwashes an Ecocidal Oil Permit
[Greenpeace] Kinshasa -- Following her visit to the Republic of Congo's Conkouati-Douli National Park on 6 July, Greenpeace Africa calls on the Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations Amina Mohammed to denounce the government's decision to awa...
Thu, 04 Jul 2024 06:00:24 GMT
VP Mohadi Arrives for Afforestation Conference in Brazzaville
[The Herald] Vice President Kembo Mohadi has arrived in Brazzaville, the Republic of Congo, for the first International Conference on Afforestation and Reforestation (ICAR).
Congo-Kinshasa
Mon, 22 Jul 2024 12:52:50 GMTM23 Says DR Congo Army Ignoring De-Escalation Initiative
[New Times] The M23 rebels in eastern DR Congo blamed the government coalition for the violation of a humanitarian truce that was brokered by the United States and said Kinshasa had held hostage thousands of people displaced by the conflict.
Mon, 22 Jul 2024 14:49:50 GMT
Military Spending Rising in East Africa Region
[Independent (Kampala)] Governments that allocate substantial resources to the military can inadvertently increase the political power of the military.
Tue, 23 Jul 2024 06:57:59 GMT
Congo Fighting Triggers Crisis, Women and Girls Hit Hard
[Business Day Africa] Persistent conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has triggered a severe and underreported humanitarian crisis, with women and girls bearing the brunt of the suffering.
Fri, 19 Jul 2024 11:11:33 GMT
DRC Conflict Risks Spreading - African Leaders Must Push for Solutions Beyond Military Intervention
[The Conversation Africa] In response to the deepening crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the United Nations Security Council established a panel of independent experts in 2023 to examine the situation and provide it with options t...
Fri, 19 Jul 2024 11:14:17 GMT
Why These 10 Humanitarian Crises Still Demand Your Attention
[The New Humanitarian] Geneva -- Beyond Gaza and Ukraine, emergency aid needs are going unmet in these neglected hotspots around the globe.
Djibouti
Fri, 12 Jul 2024 12:14:35 GMTEgypt Inaugurates Direct Flights to Djibouti, Mogadishu
[Egypt Online] Minister for Foreign Affairs and Immigration Badr Abdel-Aty headed to Djibouti and Mogadishu on the first flights of the Egyptian national carrier, EgyptAir, inaugurating the direct flight line between Egypt, Djibouti and Mogadishu, on...
Wed, 03 Jul 2024 10:39:24 GMT
Shabaab Strikes Djiboutian and Somali Troops As African Union Forces Withdraw
[Radio Dalsan] The al-Qaeda-affiliated group Shabaab has claimed responsibility for a suicide car bombing targeting Djiboutian and Somali troops at a military base in central Somalia.
Wed, 03 Jul 2024 10:08:00 GMT
Ethiopia and Djibouti Will Boost the EAC
[Observer] The East African Community (EAC) is considering the admission of Ethiopia and Djibouti into the bloc.
Tue, 25 Jun 2024 05:12:03 GMT
FM Taye Holds Extensive Discussions With His Djibouti Counterpart
[ENA] Minister of Foreign Affairs Taye Atske Selassie held extensive discussions with his Djibouti counterpart, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.
East Africa
Fri, 26 Jul 2024 06:54:48 GMTUganda: Schools Urged to Set Up Mental Health Clubs
[Nile Post] Schools have been urged to establish mental health clubs to provide a platform for students to discuss mental health issues and raise awareness about the dangers of drug abuse, which is a major contributor to mental health problems among ...
Fri, 26 Jul 2024 06:47:26 GMT
Kenya: Extreme Weather Events in Kenya Linked to Climate Change
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Climate change has made extreme weather events like drought, higher temperatures, and heavy rainfall become common and severe in Kenya, the Kenya Meteorological Department has said.
Fri, 26 Jul 2024 08:15:01 GMT
Kenya: Finance Bill 2024 Dead, Buried After Public Outcry That Led to Protests
[Capital FM] The contentious Finance Bill 2024 has been effectively nullified after Members of Parliament agreed with President William Ruto's reservations, which called for the deletion of all clauses in the bill.
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 15:29:08 GMT
Uganda: Childhood Hepatitis B Risk High Despite Vaccine
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Despite the introduction of the Hepatitis B (HBV) birth dose vaccine in 2023, public health officials acknowledge persistent challenges in achieving optimal immunisation coverage for new-borns.
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 10:26:34 GMT
Uganda: Uganda's Protest Crackdown - a Costly Gamble
[Nile Post] Senior Superintendent of Police Bashir Ssempala who is attached to the police's community liaison office, said strikes and demonstrations cost a lot of the tax envelope of the country
East Africa
Fri, 26 Jul 2024 06:54:48 GMTUganda: Schools Urged to Set Up Mental Health Clubs
[Nile Post] Schools have been urged to establish mental health clubs to provide a platform for students to discuss mental health issues and raise awareness about the dangers of drug abuse, which is a major contributor to mental health problems among ...
Fri, 26 Jul 2024 06:47:26 GMT
Kenya: Extreme Weather Events in Kenya Linked to Climate Change
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Climate change has made extreme weather events like drought, higher temperatures, and heavy rainfall become common and severe in Kenya, the Kenya Meteorological Department has said.
Fri, 26 Jul 2024 08:15:01 GMT
Kenya: Finance Bill 2024 Dead, Buried After Public Outcry That Led to Protests
[Capital FM] The contentious Finance Bill 2024 has been effectively nullified after Members of Parliament agreed with President William Ruto's reservations, which called for the deletion of all clauses in the bill.
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 15:29:08 GMT
Uganda: Childhood Hepatitis B Risk High Despite Vaccine
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Despite the introduction of the Hepatitis B (HBV) birth dose vaccine in 2023, public health officials acknowledge persistent challenges in achieving optimal immunisation coverage for new-borns.
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 10:26:34 GMT
Uganda: Uganda's Protest Crackdown - a Costly Gamble
[Nile Post] Senior Superintendent of Police Bashir Ssempala who is attached to the police's community liaison office, said strikes and demonstrations cost a lot of the tax envelope of the country
Equatorial Guinea
Fri, 05 Jul 2024 15:14:08 GMTLiberia Gets Algeria, Togo and Equatorial Guinea in 2025 Nations Cups Qualifiers Draw
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The Lone Stars of Liberia have been paired with Algeria, Togo and Equatorial Guinea in Group E of the 2025 CAF Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
Wed, 03 Jul 2024 05:40:33 GMT
UN Demands Release of South African Engineers Held in Equatorial Guinea
[Daily Maverick] The UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention effectively rejected the drug charges against Frik Potgieter and Peter Huxham as bogus.
Fri, 28 Jun 2024 05:14:53 GMT
Egyptian Ambassador Follows Up On Implementation of MOUs Signed With Equatorial Guinea
[Egypt Online] Ambassador to Equatorial Guinea Hadad Abdel Tawab al-Gohary met this week with Vice-President of Equatorial Guinea Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue to follow up on the implementation of the outcomes of his visit to Cairo earlier this year.
Tue, 25 Jun 2024 11:57:49 GMT
New Report Proposes a Way Forward to Develop a Safe and Inclusive Digital Economy
[World Bank] Malabo -- In the wake of new challenges and its prolonged oil-dependency, Equatorial Guinea's government is aiming for economic diversification as a key course of action for growth and stability. The adoption of digital technologies has ...
Eritrea
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 09:19:08 GMTEritrea Suspends Ethiopian Airlines Flights, Cites Luggage Theft, Pilferage
[Nile Post] Eritrean authorities have suspended all flights by Ethiopian Airlines to its airspace effective.
Wed, 24 Jul 2024 15:02:07 GMT
Eritrea Notifies Ethiopian Airlines of Flight Suspensions
[Ethiopia Airlines] Dear Esteemed Passengers,
Wed, 24 Jul 2024 12:50:37 GMT
Eritrean Community Festival in the UK
[Shabait] Asmara -- The Eritrean community festival was held with patriotic zeal on 20 and 21 July in London under the theme "Peace Anchored on Resilience." The festival was officially opened by Mr. Saleh Abdella, Charge d'Affaires at the Eritrean Em...
Mon, 22 Jul 2024 07:19:18 GMT
Biniam Girmay Becomes Winner of Green Jersey Classification
[Shabait] Asmara -- Eritrean professional cyclist Biniam Girmay, a member of the Intermarché-Wanty Team, has made history as the first African cyclist to win the Tour de France points classification. This remarkable achievement is a milestone fo...
Thu, 18 Jul 2024 11:17:52 GMT
Strategic Planning Assessment Meeting On Women's Development
[Shabait] Asmara, 17 July 2024 - A pivotal meeting to evaluate progress on the strategic plan aimed at advancing women's development took place in Asmara on July 16. The meeting was attended members of the regional committee responsible for women's d...
Ethiopia
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 09:19:08 GMTEritrea Suspends Ethiopian Airlines Flights, Cites Luggage Theft, Pilferage
[Nile Post] Eritrean authorities have suspended all flights by Ethiopian Airlines to its airspace effective.
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 15:57:13 GMT
Amhara Region Reports Security Challenges Disrupting Transportation, Farming Despite Improvements
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- The Amhara regional government has reported that despite some improvements, significant security challenges remain, including disrupted transportation and issues with farming operations.
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 09:55:48 GMT
Addis Ababa City Administration Donates Over 45 Million Birr Worth of Humanitarian Support to Gofa Landslide Victims
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Addis Ababa city administration has sent today more than 45 million Birr in both financial and material humanitarian aid to assist landslide victims in Geze-Gofa district.
Wed, 24 Jul 2024 12:49:46 GMT
Amhara Region Denounces 'Brutal Execution' of Local Elders By Armed Groups
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- In a statement released on Tuesday, the Amhara regional government denounced the alleged "brutal execution" of at least four elders by the Fano armed groups on suspicion of being members of the recently established reg...
Wed, 24 Jul 2024 10:43:11 GMT
Govt Struggles to Rescue, Rehabilitate People Affected By Landslide
[Ethiopian Herald] The rescuing and rehabilitating efforts have been continued to save people affected by landslide occurred in Geze Gofa District of South Ethiopia State, Officials said.
Gabon
Wed, 24 Jul 2024 09:29:06 GMTGabon President Invites Dangote to Invest in Cement, Fertiliser Production
[Premium Times] The invitation comes amid Mr Dangote's recent decision to halt investment in Nigeria's steel industry to avoid the accusations of being considered monopolistic.
Gambia
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 15:45:50 GMTGambia, Azerbaijan Sign MOU in Youth and Sports Development
[The Point] In a significant move to enhance youth and sports development, The Gambia and the Republic of Azerbaijan have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 15:43:37 GMT
TMT FC Hold Award Ceremony, Fun Day Outing
[The Point] TMT Female Football Club over the weekend held award ceremony and fun day outing for its players and officials at the Sunset Hotel.
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 09:20:36 GMT
Court Orders State to Provide Defence With Information and Readable Receipts in Former Land's Ministers Case
[Foroyaa] A High Court in Banjul, The Gambian capital, has ordered the State to provide the defence in the case of former Lands Minister Abba Sanyang, with the information of the case and readable receipts.
Wed, 24 Jul 2024 14:41:22 GMT
Gambia Presents County Report to Ecowas Parliament
[Foroyaa] The Republic of the GAMBIA on Friday, 19 July 2024 presented its report to the ECOWAS Parliament on its satiation.
Wed, 24 Jul 2024 15:39:56 GMT
Nams to Investigate Illegal Importation of Petroleum Products Valued At U.S.$ 30m
[Foroyaa] The National Assembly Members (NAMs) Monday (22nd July 2024) voted to establish a parliamentary inquiry committee tasked with investigating illegal importation of petroleum products in The Gambia valued at US $30M .
Ghana
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 09:42:22 GMTAtta Mills Memorial Heritage Commemorates 12th Anniversary of Former President Mills' Passing
[Ghanaian Times] A solemn wreath laying ceremony was yesterday held at the graveside of the late President Professor John Evans Atta Mills at the Asomdwe Park at Osu in Accra as part of activities to mark the 12th anniversary of his passing.
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 16:03:45 GMT
The Norwegian Embassy Failed to Do Its Job - Sports Minister
[Accra Times] According to the Minister he should not be held responsible for something that was not his responsibility.
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 09:20:21 GMT
Minority Mocks Bawumia's Debate Bid - 'Driver's Mate' Not Fit for Mahama
[Accra Times] The Minority in Parliament has rejected a proposal for a presidential debate between Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia and John Mahama, with Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson dismissing Bawumia as a "driver's mate" unqualified to debate an experienced driver l...
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 09:43:50 GMT
Babile D/A Primary School Cries for Support to Prevent School Collapse
[Ghanaian Times] The lack of school furniture at Babile D/A Primary School in the Lawra District of the Upper West Region has forced the majority of pupils to lie on their stomachs on the bare classroom floor during school hours.
Wed, 24 Jul 2024 14:43:46 GMT
Ghana Faces Extreme Economic Challenges - Finance Minister
[Accra Times] Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam presented the Mid-Year Fiscal Policy Review, acknowledging the severe impact of economic challenges on Ghanaians, but expressed optimism that government measures are yielding positive results and ...
Guinea
Fri, 12 Jul 2024 15:25:16 GMTEuro 2024 - Africa Watches As Footballing Wizards Dazzle
[DW] Spain take on England in Sunday's Euro 2024 final, but there is huge interest away from the continent. Players with African heritage such as Lamine Yamal, Nico Williams and Bukayo Saka have lit up the tournament.
Fri, 12 Jul 2024 04:56:54 GMT
Authorities Must Immediately Release Detained Activists
[AI London] Reacting to the arbitrary arrest and detention of two activists from the National Front for the Defence of the Constitution (Front National pour la Défense de la Constitution - FNDC) on 9 July, Samira Daoud, Amnesty International's R...
Mon, 08 Jul 2024 09:51:58 GMT
RSF Stages Protest Against Media Censorship
[RSF] After demonstrating in support of journalists in Conakry in March, the Reporters Without Borders (RSF) Sub-Saharan Africa desk protested in Dakar on 27 June, calling on Mamadi Doumbouya's government to end their completely repressive policies, ...
Mon, 08 Jul 2024 09:44:22 GMT
Liberian Killed in Guinea
[New Dawn] Nimba County -- State Security forces in Guinea have arrested a 42-year-old Malian for allegedly killing his 32-year-old Liberian girlfriend, Miss Rose Kou Garteh, a mother of 2 children.
Wed, 26 Jun 2024 08:49:14 GMT
In Guinea, Time for Defence Arguments in Massacre Trial
[JusticeInfo.net] Matthias Raynal is a correspondent in Guinea when, on 28 September 2022, a trial opens for mass crimes, the first in the country's history. 13 years earlier, on the same date, more than 150 people were massacred by the security forc...
Guinea Bissau
Thu, 11 Jul 2024 05:04:36 GMTTies That Bind - Guinea-Bissau's Dependence On China
[DW] Guinea-Bissau's dependence on China is immense. Hardly any investment occurs without Chinese planning or financing. During his state visit to Beijing, President Umaro Sissoco Embalo aims to strengthen this cooperation.
Thu, 11 Jul 2024 05:04:32 GMT
Guinea-Bissau - Nothing Works Without China
[DW] Guinea-Bissau's dependence on China is immense. Hardly any investment occurs without Chinese planning or financing. During his state visit to Beijing, President Umaro Sissoco Embaló aims to strengthen this cooperation.
Tue, 25 Jun 2024 09:59:14 GMT
IMF Reaches Staff-Level Agreement With Guinea Bissau On Sixth Review of Extended Credit Facility Arrangement
[IMF] End-of-Mission press releases include statements of IMF staff teams that convey preliminary findings after a visit to a country. The views expressed in this statement are those of the IMF staff and do not necessarily represent the views of the ...
Kenya
Fri, 26 Jul 2024 06:47:26 GMTExtreme Weather Events in Kenya Linked to Climate Change
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Climate change has made extreme weather events like drought, higher temperatures, and heavy rainfall become common and severe in Kenya, the Kenya Meteorological Department has said.
Fri, 26 Jul 2024 08:15:01 GMT
Finance Bill 2024 Dead, Buried After Public Outcry That Led to Protests
[Capital FM] The contentious Finance Bill 2024 has been effectively nullified after Members of Parliament agreed with President William Ruto's reservations, which called for the deletion of all clauses in the bill.
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 10:21:23 GMT
National Assembly Rejects Senate's 'Mutilation' of Corruption Bill
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The National Assembly has rejected the Senate's amendments to the Conflict of Interest Bill 2023, accusing Senators of undermining the country's efforts to combat corruption.
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 09:31:22 GMT
Opposition Party 'Not in Govt' Despite Ruto's Cabinet Picks
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Is the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party in government or not?
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 09:22:47 GMT
Ruto Orders Release of Protesters Wrongly Arrested
[Independent (Kampala)] Nairobi, Kenya -- Kenyan President William Ruto on Wednesday directed the country's justice system to release all protesters who were wrongfully arrested during the month-long anti-government protests across the country.
Kenya Daily Nation
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Kenya Headlines
Fri, 26 Jul 2024 11:00:00 +0300Focus on Parliament as vetting of Ruto's Cabinet nominees begins
President nominated members of the Cabinet he sacked against the wishes of Kenyans.
Sun, 21 Jul 2024 20:00:00 +0300
Litmus test for Ruto as he appoints second half of Cabinet
Ruto has stocked the embers of a political uprising that threatens his tenure in office, with the youth-led protests now set to make a comeback next week Tuesday.
Sat, 20 Jul 2024 20:21:39 +0300
Civil societies defend Ford Foundation after Ruto offensive
Civic organisations have denied government claims that they are funding protests, saying their financial reports and activities are accessible to the State.
Tue, 16 Jul 2024 20:12:14 +0300
Outrage after police shoots journalist covering protests in Nakuru
Police shot and injured Kameme TV Journalist Catherine Wanjeri along Kenyatta Avenue in Nakuru City during the Generation Z protests.
Mon, 15 Jul 2024 20:30:00 +0300
Ruto faces tough week amidst calls for his resignation
President Ruto will be walking on a tightrope as he strives to come up with his new Cabinet. Kware killings and national dialogue are other items that Kenyans are watching closely.
Kenya News
Wed, 24 Jul 2024 02:00:00 +0300Gender representation debate ignites over ODM cabinet selections
Kisumu Woman Representative Ruth Odinga calls for dialogue to include ODM women in cabinet.
Mon, 22 Jul 2024 13:06:48 +0300
Analyst warns of conflict of interest in Kawira Mwangaza impeachment
Political analyst Marete Kinoti weighs in as public participation begins today on the impeachment motion against Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza.
Mon, 22 Jul 2024 12:24:15 +0300
Toxic chemical spill in Kiambu contained, Health ministry says
A toxic sodium cyanide spill in Kambembe, Kiambu has been contained following a multi-agency response, with the Ministry of Health confirming that the area is now safe for normal use.
Fri, 19 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0300
Kisumu hawkers urged to stay united amidst challenges
Odumo believes that economic empowerment will only be realized if the sector explores new market strategies.
Fri, 12 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0300
Institution of Engineers of Kenya: Engineers should lead key ministries following cabinet dissolution
IEK wants Roads and Transportation, Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development ministries among others to be led by engineers.
Lesotho
Wed, 24 Jul 2024 15:05:14 GMTFossil Algae Show a Lake Once Existed On Lesotho's Mafadi Summit but It Vanished About 150 Years Ago
[The Conversation Africa] Lesotho is a small, land-locked, mountainous country located in the middle of South Africa. Its Eastern Lesotho Highlands are often referred to as the region's "water tower" because they receive some of the highest rainfall ...
Mon, 22 Jul 2024 08:03:47 GMT
PM Declares National Food Insecurity Disaster
[Lesotho Times] ...as 700,000 Basotho face extreme hunger
Mon, 22 Jul 2024 07:18:34 GMT
A Rare Glimpse Into King Letsie III's Personality
[Lesotho Times] ....as told by a close sibling, Letsatsi Selikoe
Mon, 22 Jul 2024 08:04:13 GMT
End of the Road for Tšepong?
[Lesotho Times] ...as Netcare wants it liquidated for failing to service debts
Thu, 04 Jul 2024 05:25:28 GMT
'Govt Threatening the IEC's Autonomy' - Maqutu
[Lesotho Times] THE Independent Electoral Commission (IEC)'s Director of Elections, Mpaiphele Maqutu, says the government's attempts to move the National Security Service (NSS) into the same building the electoral body occupies is a vainglorious infr...
Liberia
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 09:34:35 GMTPresidential Motorcade Accident Leaves Two Dead
[New Dawn] Monrovia -- At least one person died instantly, while a tricycle (Keh-keh) rider and three others sustained serious injuries when the official motorcade of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai was involved in a fatal road accident early Wednesday...
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 15:24:46 GMT
Assistant Minister of Internal Affairs Mike Jabateh Threatens to 'Kill' Rep. Kolubah Over Continued Outbursts Against President Boakai
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- In a recent recording, Assistant Minister for Urban Affairs at the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Mike Jabateh, threatened that the Liberian Government would kill Montserrado County District #10 Representative Yekeh Kolub...
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 15:22:11 GMT
Rape Court Sentences Two Men for Gang Rape
[FrontPageAfrica] Criminal Court "E" Judge Serena F. Garlawolu has found Diamond G. Doe and Luke Pole guilty of gang rape, sentencing them to fifteen and twelve years in prison, respectively, as a deterrent to future lawbreakers.
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 09:52:05 GMT
Pres. Boakai Dedicates New Fingerprint Laboratory Equipment At the Lnp
[New Republic] President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Tuesday dedicated a new Fingerprint Laboratory equipment and also launched a new website at the Headquarters of the Liberia National Police (LNP).
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 09:35:36 GMT
Big Step to Resolve Mysterious Deaths
[New Dawn] Monrovia -- Solidarity and Trust for a New Day (STAND), a prominent civil society organization in Liberia, has praised the Liberia National Police (LNP) for reopening the investigation into the former director of the Internal Audit Agency ...
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Madagascar
Wed, 24 Jul 2024 14:57:39 GMTNew Fish Found Off Madagascar - Remarkable Long-Nosed Skate Discovered in the Deep Ocean
[The Conversation Africa] The Madagascar Ridge, in the southwestern Indian Ocean, is a remote, elevated area of seabed south of Madagascar. In 2016, my colleagues and I discovered a new cartilaginous fish species in its deep waters; a catshark that w...
Malawi
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 09:30:35 GMTMalawi Economic Monitor Calls for Urgent and Sustained Reforms for Faster and More Inclusive Growth
[World Bank] Lilongwe -- Malawi's current economic difficulties require a combination of immediate response measures and urgent reforms to address longstanding macroeconomic imbalances including persistent and large fiscal deficits, balance-of-paymen...
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 09:25:15 GMT
Malawi Welcomes First Fuel Train in Two Decades
[VOA] Blantyre, Malawi -- A trainload of diesel fuel has arrived in Malawi for the first time in 21 years, signaling the end of fuel shortages.
Wed, 24 Jul 2024 10:17:25 GMT
Former Blantyre City Mayor Wild Ndipo Eyes Parliamentary Seat
[Nyasa Times] The immediate past Blantyre city mayor, his worship councillor Wild Ndipo of Chigumula wards has outlined his plans of standing as the member of Parliament for Blantyre city east during the next year's tripartite general elections.
Wed, 24 Jul 2024 10:49:51 GMT
Crisis At Kuhes As University Council 'Doctors' the Bullying Probe Report to Protect Culpable Lecturers
[Nyasa Times] Nyasatimes has gathered information which implicate the University Council of Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (Kuhes) of attempting to doctor a report on a probe into allegations of student bullying, wanton withdrawal of the studen...
Wed, 24 Jul 2024 09:20:56 GMT
Malawi's Kwacha Syndicate Exposed After Zambia Bust
[Nyasa Times] A sophisticated money laundering syndicate involving Malawi's currency has been uncovered, spanning borders and leading to significant seizures in Zambia. Malawi state agencies are now working diligently to repatriate the impounded fund...
Malawi Times
Fri, 26 Jul 2024 08:00:13 +0000Lazarus Chakwera launches K350 billion Neef loan programme
By Blessings Makuwira & Blessings Tambala: President Lazarus Chakwera has launched a K350 billion loan disbursement programme which is set to benefit Malawians over the next five years. The initiative was launched in Balaka District Thursday at a...
Fri, 26 Jul 2024 07:54:18 +0000
FDH Bank offers South customers free Blantyre derby tickets
FDH Bank has fuelled excitement ahead of the round-of-16 clash of its cup between holders FCB Nyasa Big Bullets and their bitter rivals Mighty Mukuru Wanderers. The crunching tie is set for Kamuzu Stadium in Blantyre on Sunday. In a typical move aime...
Fri, 26 Jul 2024 07:39:59 +0000
Frantic race from ruin to revival
A quiet revolution, spurred by the degradation of their environment — cleared swathes of once-forested expanses — is underway in a community in Neno South. In the hilly villages of the area, forests were the lifeblood for locals before they began...
Fri, 26 Jul 2024 07:19:04 +0000
Mtedza Mtedza Sport featuring Moses Kunkuyu – 24 July 2024
Fri, 26 Jul 2024 07:13:40 +0000
‘Broke’ government has no say
I have a video clip in which State Vice President Michael Usi is asking a contractor to state exactly when they will be done with a public project. At one point, the Vice President is seen holding a book, which is probably working as a notebook. From...
Mali
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 15:06:51 GMTResignation and Appointment of Metropolitan Archbishop of Bamako
[Agenzia Fides] Vatican City -- The Holy Father has accepted the resignation from the pastoral care of the metropolitan archdiocese of Bamako, Mali, presented by His Eminence Cardinal Jean Zerbo.
Wed, 24 Jul 2024 08:14:19 GMT
As AES and ECOWAS Drift Apart, Dialogue On the Fundamentals Is Vital
[ISS] Stability in West Africa requires that both organisations take pragmatic and flexible approaches, and learn from past mistakes.
Tue, 23 Jul 2024 06:52:24 GMT
For Toumani Diabaté, Maestro of Kora Music, the Curtains Drop, By Yusuf Bangura
[Premium Times] Lovers of traditional African music, especially kora music, will sorely miss him.
Mon, 22 Jul 2024 15:07:56 GMT
World Musicians Mourn the Loss of Mali's 'King of Kora' Toumani Diabate
[RFI] Malian music star Toumani Diabate passed away after a short illness, his family announced over the weekend. Music lovers across the planet paid tribute to a master instrumentalist who helped share Mali's rich traditions with the world.
Mon, 22 Jul 2024 14:49:50 GMT
Military Spending Rising in East Africa Region
[Independent (Kampala)] Governments that allocate substantial resources to the military can inadvertently increase the political power of the military.
Mauritania
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 11:40:59 GMTDozens Killed, Many Missing in Migrant Wreck Off Mauritania
[DW] At least 25 people died and many more were missing after a migrant boat capsized off Mauritania .
Wed, 03 Jul 2024 14:48:17 GMT
President El-Sisi Congratulates President of Mauritania On His Reelection
[Egypt Online] President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi:
Wed, 03 Jul 2024 14:44:39 GMT
President El-Sisi Speaks With President of Mauritania
[Egypt Online] President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi spoke on Tuesday 2/7/2024 by phone with Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Cheikh Al Ghazouani to congratulate him on his re-election as President of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, wishing him succes...
Tue, 02 Jul 2024 09:27:31 GMT
Mauritania's Ghazouani Wins Presidential Vote, Despite Claim of Fraud
[RFI] Mauritania's President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani has secured re-election with a comfortable margin, garnering 56.12 percent of the vote. The results were announced by the electoral commission this Monday.
Thu, 04 Jul 2024 17:23:37 GMT
President Tebboune Congratulates Mauritanian Counterpart, Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani, On His Re-Election
[Algerie Presse Service] Algiers -- The president of the Republic, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, sent a congratulation message to his brother Mohamed Ould Cheikh El-Ghazouani, on his re-election as president of the Mauritanian Islamic Republic, a sister coun...
Mauritius
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 09:58:08 GMTOffice of the Ombudsman Releases Its 50th Annual Report
[Government of Mauritius] The Office of the Ombudsman, presented, today, its 50th Annual Report in Ebène. The Ombudsman, Mr Harry Ganoo; Senior Investigations Officer, Mr Amarnath Ramtahul; and other Officials of the Office were present on the o...
Tue, 23 Jul 2024 10:01:09 GMT
Mauritius and UAE Forge an Ambitious Economic Partnership, Paving New Paths in Africa and the Gulf States
[Government of Mauritius] Mauritius and the United Arabs Emirates (UAE) have, on Monday 22 July 2024, signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). The signing ceremony took place at the Armani Hotel Dubai Burj Khalifa.
Thu, 18 Jul 2024 15:39:27 GMT
Minister Ganoo Launches Road Safety Books and Digital Materials for Primary School Students
[Government of Mauritius] The Minister of Land Transport and Light Rail, Mr Alan Ganoo, launched, this morning at the New Bambous Geoffroy Government School in Bambous, the Road Safety books and digital materials for primary school students.
Thu, 18 Jul 2024 15:43:19 GMT
Minister Bholah Confers Award to Graduates of the Director Development Program
[Government of Mauritius] The Mauritius Institute of Directors (MIoD) in collaboration with the Open University of Mauritius, held its Convocation Ceremony to confer awards to its graduates who completed their Postgraduate Diploma and Postgraduate Ce...
Wed, 17 Jul 2024 10:44:28 GMT
Minister Ramyad Meets Gopio Delegation to Strengthen Collaboration
[Government of Mauritius] The Minister of Industrial Development, SMEs and Cooperatives, Ms Naveena Ramyad, met with a delegation from the Global Organisation of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO), yesterday, at the seat of her Ministry in Port Louis.
Mozambique
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 15:36:03 GMTAssembly Approves Agreement On Transfer of Sentenced Prisoners
[AIM] Maputo -- The Mozambican parliament, the Assembly of the Republic, on Wednesday approved three agreements on the transfer of sentenced prisoners between Mozambique and the neighboring countries of Zambia, Zimbabwe and Malawi.
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 15:37:47 GMT
Nyusi Encourages Arab Businesses to Boost Investment
[AIM] Maputo -- Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi has encouraged Arab businesses to strengthen their investment in the country, taking into account that economic cooperation must bring mutual benefits that consolidate respect and prosperity.
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 15:36:52 GMT
Government Grants Hydrocarbon Rights to Eni in Angoche
[AIM] Maputo -- The Mozambican government has granted the exclusive right to conduct hydrocarbon exploration and production operations in the Angoche A6-C Offshore Area, off the coast of the northern province of Nampula, to ENI Mozambico SpA, a subsi...
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 15:34:45 GMT
Venancio Mondlane Meets With Portuguese Far Right
[AIM] Maputo -- Venancio Mondlane, the independent candidate for the Mozambican presidential elections scheduled for 9 October, on Wednesday met in Lisbon with the Portuguese far right party Chega (a name which could be translated into English as "En...
Mon, 22 Jul 2024 08:52:30 GMT
'Poor and Rural Mozambicans Hit Hard By Lack of Access, Connection to Electricity Grid
[Afrobarometer] Majority of citizens say their government is doing a poor job of providing a reliable supply of electricity.
Namibia
Fri, 26 Jul 2024 06:45:09 GMT'You Can't Wake Up Today and Tell Africans to Stop Cooking With Fire'
[African Arguments] African Arguments spoke to Namibia's Industrialisation and Trade Minister about industrial strategy, unjust trade, and green hydrogen controversies.
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 09:48:13 GMT
Sables Beat Defending Champions Namibia in Historic Win, Qualify for Rugby Africa Cup Final
[New Zimbabwe] The Zimbabwe senior men's rugby team on Wednesday beat Namibia 32-10 in a Rugby Africa Cup semi-final match played at Mandela Stadium, Uganda.
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 09:26:08 GMT
Namibia Bemoans Popularity of Lab-Grown Diamonds On Global Market
[VOA] Windhoek -- Namibia is one of Africa's top five diamond exporters, right behind Angola, Botswana, and South Africa. In 2022, the country exported more than $940 million worth of diamonds.
Wed, 24 Jul 2024 13:45:29 GMT
Not All Children Read At the Same Pace - Namibia Study Shows How Teachers Can Help Those Falling Behind
[The Conversation Africa] Reading is a powerful tool. It introduces children to new ideas. It shapes their academic journey and progress. It also equips them with skills to navigate the world, both at school and beyond.
Wed, 24 Jul 2024 14:42:02 GMT
N$123 Million Expansion and Upgrade for Outapi Water Treatment Plant in Motion
[Namibia Economist] Water utility, NamWater on Tuesday inked a contract for the extension and upgrade of the Outapi Water Treatment Plant, to ensure a reliable and increased water supply to Outapi and the surrounding areas.
Niger
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 09:26:50 GMTRights in Free Fall a Year After Coup
[HRW] Nairobi -- Crackdown on Opposition, Media; No Oversight of Military Spending
Wed, 24 Jul 2024 08:14:19 GMT
As AES and ECOWAS Drift Apart, Dialogue On the Fundamentals Is Vital
[ISS] Stability in West Africa requires that both organisations take pragmatic and flexible approaches, and learn from past mistakes.
Wed, 24 Jul 2024 10:16:45 GMT
Over 1,800 Families Benefit From Ecowas, LNRCS Project
[New Republic] The Liberia National Red Cross Society (LNRCS) hosting a delegation of members of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) pending the successful completion of an eight-month project that benefited 1,878 families in Liber...
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 17:24:21 GMT
Niger Govt to Build 100 Primary Healthcare Centres
[Leadership] Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has performed the groundbreaking for the construction of 100 primary healthcare centres (PHCs) across the State.
Mon, 15 Jul 2024 14:00:13 GMT
President Bassirou Diomaye Faye Outlines His Priorities
[allAfrica] Dakar -- "I am telling you here, there will be a renegotiation of contracts relating to natural resources," this is one of the strong announcements that the President of the Republic of Senegal, HE Bassirou Diomaye Faye, made during his i...
Nigeria
Fri, 26 Jul 2024 06:52:16 GMTNancy Isime Slammed for Wearing Hijab in Heist Movie
[Premium Times] The movie's set photos depicts women in hijabs and face veils brandishing guns during a bank heist, sparking widespread outrage.
Fri, 26 Jul 2024 06:48:20 GMT
Warning On Impending Flash Flood in Rivers
[Premium Times] Thirteen local government areas in the state will experience flash flooding between now and November, NEMA said.
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 15:54:46 GMT
State Services Says It's Identified Sponsors of August 1 Protest, Warns Against Action
[Vanguard] The Department of State Services on Thursday warned against the planned nationwide protest against hardship in the country.
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 12:41:49 GMT
Death Toll Rises in Another Lagos Building Collapse
[Premium Times] At least 22 buildings collapsed across Nigeria between 1 January and 14 July; with Lagos accounting for over a quarter of them.
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 09:04:28 GMT
8 Days to Go... Opposition Swells Against Hardship Protest
[Leadership] With eight days to go, the planners of the nationwide protest are set to hit the streets against the crippling economic hardship in the country.
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Nigeria The Will
Fri, 26 Jul 2024 08:17:51 +0000Gov. Nwifuru Mourns Ohaneze President-General Iwuanyanwu
July 26, (THEWILL) – The Governor of Ebonyi, Francis Nwifuru, has expressed shock over the death of the President-General of Ohaneze Ndigbo Worldwide, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu. Born in September 1942, Iwuanyanwu died on Thursday, after a brief...
Fri, 26 Jul 2024 08:09:57 +0000
Tinubu Receives Invitation For State Visit To China, Commends Nigeria-China Bilateral Relations
July 25, (THEWILL) – President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday in Abuja, received the Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China, Mr. Chen Xiaodong, and commended the partnership between Nigeria and China. “For us, it is a ...
Fri, 26 Jul 2024 07:52:52 +0000
Multiple Taxation, Forex Responsible For Rising Airfares – United Nigeria Airlines Boss
July 26, (THEWILL) – The Chairman of United Nigeria Airlines, Professor Obiora Okonkwo, has attributed the skyrocketing airfares to foreign exchange volatility and called on the Federal Government to act fast to salvage the aviation industry. T...
Fri, 26 Jul 2024 07:45:58 +0000
ICPC Holds Anti-Corruption Seminar At Ibadan Airport
July 25, (THEWILL) – The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), in collaboration with the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit(ACTU), has held a comprehensive sy...
Fri, 26 Jul 2024 07:40:13 +0000
Bayelsa Begins Early Preparations For Ogun National Sports Festival, Targets First
July 26, (THEWILL) – The Honourable Commissioner for Sports Development, Bayelsa State, Dr Daniel Igali, has stated with great intent the ambition of Bayelsa State at the next National Sports Festival tagged Ogun 2024. Daniel Igali, who made th...
Rwanda
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 16:02:30 GMTHuman Rights Not Top Priority in Rwanda, but Hopes Remain
[DW] Rwanda's development after the 1994 genocide may spell success to many outside observers. But its human rights record leaves much to be desired. What prospects for change does President Kagame's reelection hold?
Fri, 26 Jul 2024 07:03:06 GMT
Rwanda - a New Safe Haven for Ghanaian Footballers?
[New Times] Ghanaian players previously fancied European clubs due to the track records of the likes of Abedi Pele, Michael Essien, Anthony Yeboah, Sammy Kuffour and Sulley Muntari among others but now the trend and dynamics has changed as a host of ...
Fri, 26 Jul 2024 07:02:43 GMT
Rwanda's Mukandanga, Manizabayo to Carry the Flag At Paris 2024 Olympics Opening
[New Times] Long distance runner Clementine Mukandanga and cyclist Eric Manizabayo have been named flagbearers of Team Rwanda at the glamourous opening ceremony of the 2024 Olympic Games which officially kick off in Paris, France, on Friday, July 26 ...
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 15:56:21 GMT
Environment Ministry's Permanent Secretary Under Investigation
[New Times] The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Environment, Patrick Karera, is under criminal investigation by Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB), national broadcaster RBA reported on Thursday, July 25.
Wed, 24 Jul 2024 16:33:13 GMT
Transfer Updates - Kiyovu Striker Leku Agrees Terms With Kenya Police
[New Times] Striker Alfred Leku has agreed terms over a move to Kenya Police FC, Times Sport has learnt.
Senegal
Mon, 22 Jul 2024 07:24:13 GMTSenegal's Majnun, Local Musicians Thrill Kigalians
[New Times] Senegal's Multi -- instrumentalist and singer Majnun's performance lived up to the hype when he and headlined a live concert at the Kigali Cultural and Exhibition Village.
Thu, 18 Jul 2024 15:02:07 GMT
Should African Nations Develop Their Fossil Fuel Resources?
[DW] Senegal is the latest African country to start producing oil. But would Senegal and other African countries be better off in the long term keeping their oil and gas in the ground?
Fri, 19 Jul 2024 14:12:03 GMT
Olympics - Senegal Won Silver in 1988 - Why It's Never Managed to Repeat This Feat
[The Conversation Africa] Since Senegal first competed in the Olympic Games in 1964, its success has been marked by a single medal, a feat achieved in 1988 by El Hadji Amadou Dia Bâ at the Seoul games. His remarkable performance in the 400m hurd...
Thu, 18 Jul 2024 08:27:25 GMT
German Ties in West Africa 'Not a Charity Campaign'
[DW] Germany is pulling its military out of the terror-stricken Sahel region. At the same time, it wants to expand ties in West Africa because Europe's security depends on Africa, Germany's top diplomat says.
Mon, 15 Jul 2024 14:00:13 GMT
President Bassirou Diomaye Faye Outlines His Priorities
[allAfrica] Dakar -- "I am telling you here, there will be a renegotiation of contracts relating to natural resources," this is one of the strong announcements that the President of the Republic of Senegal, HE Bassirou Diomaye Faye, made during his i...
Seychelles
Wed, 24 Jul 2024 10:29:42 GMTFirst Female Prison Commissioner of Seychelles Takes Office
[Seychelles News Agency] The first-ever Seychellois female Commissioner of Prison in Seychelles, Janet Georges, who took office on Tuesday, said she is ready to help society by reintegrating inmates after they have served their time in prison.
Thu, 18 Jul 2024 11:15:17 GMT
10 Recipients of Seychelles' National Awards 2024 and Their Achievements
[Seychelles News Agency] Two boxers, who came close to getting medals at the Olympics, a renowned historian, a prominent female entrepreneur and an educator, who spent 65 years shaping young people for the world of work through career guidance and su...
Wed, 17 Jul 2024 14:32:20 GMT
Abortions in Seychelles - Majority Recorded Among 20-39 Year-Olds - Citing Financial Issues, Failed Relationships
[Seychelles News Agency] The number of legal abortions recorded in Seychelles has remained fairly constant between 400 to 500 every year from 2008 until 2023, according to records from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).
Fri, 12 Jul 2024 09:25:01 GMT
Outgoing Canadian HC Satisfied With Partnership With Seychelles in Maritime Security
[Seychelles News Agency] The outgoing Canadian High Commissioner to Seychelles, Kyle Nunas, has expressed satisfaction at successful collaborations in maritime security, providing technical support in the fight against crimes and the introduction of ...
Thu, 11 Jul 2024 15:21:00 GMT
Seychelles Begins Using Flash Flood Guidance System
[Seychelles News Agency] Seychelles has begun implementing the Flash Flood Guidance System (FFGS) project led by the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO), according to a top official.
Sierra Leone
Wed, 24 Jul 2024 12:48:33 GMTMoice Engages MPs On Policies to Protect Filmmakers, Others
[Concord] Senior officials from the Ministry of Information and Civic Education (MOICE) engaged members of the Parliamentary Oversight Committee on Information to discuss three flagship policies aimed at protecting filmmakers, establishing a national...
Wed, 24 Jul 2024 12:47:13 GMT
UNFPA, MoH, Partners Hand Over Fistula Theatre, Equipment to Bo Government Hospital
[Concord] On Friday, July 20, 2024, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), in partnership with the Ministry of Health (MoH), the Government of Iceland, Haikal Foundation, and Aberdeen Women's Centre, officially handed over a state-of-the-art fis...
Tue, 23 Jul 2024 07:46:21 GMT
Academics Condemn Attacks On Sierra Leone Historian and Journalist Bah
[The Point] About 100 academics have signed a letter of support denouncing death threats and harassment orchestrated against Africanist Press editor and Northwestern University-trained historian, Dr. Chernoh Alpha M. Bah.
Tue, 16 Jul 2024 09:53:17 GMT
Liberia, Sierra Lone Declare Zero Tolerance for SGBV
[New Dawn] Monrovia -- Civil Society Organizations from the Mano River Region, specifically Liberia and Sierra Leone, reaffirm their commitment to combating sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV).
Fri, 12 Jul 2024 04:48:33 GMT
New Child Marriages, Cohabitation With a Child Law in Sierra Leone Lauded
[IPS] Freetown & Nairobi -- "A person shall not contract marriage with a child," Sierra Leone's landmark Prohibition of Child Marriage Act 2024 says, outlawing, in no uncertain terms, child marriage, giving consent to and attempted child mar...
Sierra Leone Patriotic Vanguard
Chinese writer Wang Ping
Things We Carry on the Sea
By Wang Ping
We carry tears in our eyes: good-bye father, good-bye mother
We carry soil in small bags: may home never fade in our hearts
We carry names, stories, memories of our villages, fields, boats
We carry scars ...
Remote and online learning options can be really beneficial
By Shai Reshef, Founder and President at University of the People
When remote learning became more widespread during the pandemic, many people saw it as a temporary measure.
However, remote and online learning options can be really beneficial for ...
Thibaut Bruttin is new RSF Director General
Reporters Without Borders (RSF)'s Board of Directors appointed Thibaut Bruttin (photo) as the NGO's director general during a meeting on 9 July. Bruttin succeeds Christophe Deloire, who died on 8 June 2024 and had led RSF for 12 years. Bruttin seeks...
Patoranking becomes first UNDP Regional Goodwill Ambassador for Africa
Patrick Nnaemeka Okorie, better known by his stage name as Patoranking, has been appointed by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Africa as a Regional Goodwill Ambassador.
For two years, Patoranking will primarily champion youth inno...
Esther Kimani is 2022 YouthADAPT winner
Esther Kimani, a 2022 YouthADAPT winner, received the prestigious 2024 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation from the Royal Academy of Engineering on June 13 in Nairobi, Kenya. YouthADAPT is sponsored by the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org)...
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Somalia
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 09:57:10 GMTSomali Diaspora Conference Concludes With Calls for Greater Global Involvement
[Radio Dalsan] The Somali Diaspora Conference concluded on Wednesday evening in Doha with a powerful call to action for Somalis worldwide to enhance their involvement in the country's development.
Wed, 24 Jul 2024 16:16:13 GMT
Somali National Army Strikes Blow Against Al-Shabaab in Bakool Operation
[Shabelle] Hudur -- In a decisive operation against Al-Shabaab, the Somali National Army (SNA) has successfully targeted and eliminated key figures within the group in Abagbeday, approximately 20km from Hudur.
Wed, 24 Jul 2024 09:19:14 GMT
Massive Blow to Al-Shabaab - 135 Militants Killed, Numerous Captured Alive in Jubaland
[Radio Dalsan] Three synchronized Al-Shabaab attacks early this morning in key towns of Jubaland State, Somalia, resulted in significant losses for the terrorists, according to a government statement. The attacks led to the deaths of 135 fighters, wi...
Wed, 24 Jul 2024 09:19:41 GMT
Somali President Lauds Army's Triumphs in Recent Confrontations With Al-Shabaab
[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- In a statement, the President of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, commended the Somali Army and the Jubbaland Dervishes for their successful defense against Al-Shabaab during early morning clashes at two bases in Lower...
Tue, 23 Jul 2024 14:33:39 GMT
Residents of Garoowe, Godob Jiiraan, and Dangoroyo Vote Amidst Political Turbulence in Puntland
[Radio Dalsan] Residents of Garoowe, Godob Jiiraan, and Dangoroyo in Puntland's Nugaal region are heading to the polls today amidst heightened political tensions to elect their local council members.
South Africa AllAfrica
Fri, 26 Jul 2024 07:06:32 GMTSpecial Investigating Unit to Probe Streetlight Tender in Nelson Mandela Bay
[Daily Maverick] President Cyril Ramaphosa has authorised the Special Investigating Unit to investigate allegations of 'serious maladministration' in the procurement, supply, delivery and offloading of LED streetlight and floodlight fixtures in the N...
Fri, 26 Jul 2024 07:06:08 GMT
Cosatu Welcomes Zizi Kodwa's Resignation, Questions Why ANC Returned Him to Parliament
[Daily Maverick] Following mounting pressure from opposition parties and ANC alliance partner Cosatu, senior ANC leader and corruption-accused Zizi Kodwa has resigned as an MP.
Fri, 26 Jul 2024 07:05:19 GMT
'I Want the Blood of an Afrikaner' - Tshwane Council Meeting Descends Into Chaos
[Daily Maverick] A City of Tshwane council meeting on Thursday was postponed indefinitely after racial threats of violence by an EFF councillor who said he wanted the 'blood of an Afrikaner'.
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 15:48:55 GMT
Rubbish Piles Up in Durban Streets As Cleaners Picket Outside City Hall
[GroundUp] Expanded Public Works Programme workers lose jobs as budget is cut
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 12:18:53 GMT
Medicines Stockouts Persist in North West As Tide Turns Slowly
[spotlight] Despite some improvement over the past three years, the North West province continues to experience medicine shortages, according to a survey by a community clinic monitoring initiative. We unpack the latest findings and ask why shortages...
South Africa Business Day
South Africa Independent
Fri, 26 Jul 2024 08:48:58 GMTDo you know who owns your home — you or the bank?
Fri, 26 Jul 2024 08:32:22 GMT
Former Mugg and Bean manager at Kruger National Park still on the run after allegedly stealing almost R1 million
Fri, 26 Jul 2024 08:31:05 GMT
BAIC says SA factory could produce cars for other Chinese brands as limited production commences
Fri, 26 Jul 2024 08:22:57 GMT
‘Nail-biting rescue’: Kidnapped Gqeberha businessman Calvin Naidoo rescued
Fri, 26 Jul 2024 08:17:00 GMT
Zimbabwe tells citizens: Acquire passports, regularise your stay and respect the laws of South Africa
South Africa Mail & Guardian
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Thu, 25 Jul 2024 17:01:00 +0000
Ramaphosa names Maya as the next chief justice
In succeeding Chief Justice Raymond Zondo, the former appellate court president will become the first woman to head the judiciary
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 17:00:00 +0000
When dress-up is Bear-able
The Michelin-trained chef Gregory Czarnecki stars in an event themed around the hit television series The Bear
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 17:00:00 +0000
The world’s year of elections simmers
Democracy’s march has been relentless this year as world leaders confront the will of the people
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 16:20:49 +0000
Put Africa’s natural resources in balance sheet
Economic and social costs and values are still excluded from the system of national accounts
South Africa News 24
Friday Jul 26 2024 08:56:59News24 | Evictions loom for Cape Town's homeless, but mayor says Safe Spaces the only solution
In June, the Western Cape High Court granted a final eviction order for the homeless to be removed from the Cape Town CBD after 30 July, and into one of the Safe Space shelters.
Friday Jul 26 2024 09:22:00
News24 | Three suspected murderers killed in shootout with KZN police on Friday morning
Three people, who were wanted in connection with at least 10 murders, were killed in a shootout with KwaZulu-Natal police in the early hours of Friday morning.
Friday Jul 26 2024 09:30:45
News24 | Humanitarian relief provided to combat aftermath of Western Cape floods, but more rainfall expected
The City of Cape Town said its human settlements directorate had given more than 16 000 flood kits to dwellings in informal settlements and other types of housing.
Friday Jul 26 2024 07:23:00
News24 | Khayelitsha barbershop massacre: Boy's family say they're disappointed in 'police silence'
It's been six weeks since 10-year-old Lunje Chomo and two other children were killed during a Khayelitsha barbershop shooting, and the boy's family say police have given them no progress updates on the investigation.
Friday Jul 26 2024 06:33:52
News24 | 'I was his sex slave': Principal fired after allegedly asking teacher for oral sex in his office
A teacher alleged that a principal used to take her out of class while teaching and arrange for an assistant teacher to replace her so that she could perform oral sex on him in his office.
South Africa News 24
Friday Jul 26 2024 08:56:59News24 | Evictions loom for Cape Town's homeless, but mayor says Safe Spaces the only solution
In June, the Western Cape High Court granted a final eviction order for the homeless to be removed from the Cape Town CBD after 30 July, and into one of the Safe Space shelters.
Friday Jul 26 2024 09:22:00
News24 | Three suspected murderers killed in shootout with KZN police on Friday morning
Three people, who were wanted in connection with at least 10 murders, were killed in a shootout with KwaZulu-Natal police in the early hours of Friday morning.
Friday Jul 26 2024 09:30:45
News24 | Humanitarian relief provided to combat aftermath of Western Cape floods, but more rainfall expected
The City of Cape Town said its human settlements directorate had given more than 16 000 flood kits to dwellings in informal settlements and other types of housing.
Friday Jul 26 2024 07:23:00
News24 | Khayelitsha barbershop massacre: Boy's family say they're disappointed in 'police silence'
It's been six weeks since 10-year-old Lunje Chomo and two other children were killed during a Khayelitsha barbershop shooting, and the boy's family say police have given them no progress updates on the investigation.
Friday Jul 26 2024 06:33:52
News24 | 'I was his sex slave': Principal fired after allegedly asking teacher for oral sex in his office
A teacher alleged that a principal used to take her out of class while teaching and arrange for an assistant teacher to replace her so that she could perform oral sex on him in his office.
South Africa Sowetan Live
South Africa Times Live
Fri, 26 Jul 2024 10:54:00 +0200WATCH LIVE | Chief Justice Zondo presents the 2022/23 Annual Judiciary report
Chief Justice R M M Zondo presents the 2022/23 Annual Judiciary report.
Fri, 26 Jul 2024 10:48:00 +0200
WATCH LIVE | Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues in high court
The murder trial of five suspects accused of killing soccer star Senzo Meyiwa in 2014 continues on Friday in the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria.
Fri, 26 Jul 2024 10:45:08 +0200
Chinese special envoy Li Hui will visit Brazil, SA, Indonesia for Ukraine talks
Chinese special envoy for Eurasian affairs Li Hui will visit Brazil, South Africa and Indonesia from July 28, China's foreign ministry said on Friday.
Fri, 26 Jul 2024 10:33:26 +0200
Arsonists attack French railways hours before Olympic ceremony
Arsonists have attacked French railways hours before the Olympics opening ceremony.
Fri, 26 Jul 2024 10:29:44 +0200
IN PICS | Tyla performs, Charlize Theron co-hosts star-studded Olympic Games kick-off
Tyla and Charlize Theron brought South African glamour to Paris.
South Sudan
Mon, 22 Jul 2024 14:49:50 GMTMilitary Spending Rising in East Africa Region
[Independent (Kampala)] Governments that allocate substantial resources to the military can inadvertently increase the political power of the military.
Mon, 22 Jul 2024 07:12:36 GMT
Anger As Xenophobic Waves Against South Sudanese Sweep Sudan
[Ayin English] Anger, anxiety, and betrayal are how one can describe the mood among South Sudanese following the growing xenophobic attacks and arrests in Sudan as the army-controlled areas continue to deport South Sudanese nationals.
Tue, 23 Jul 2024 23:26:00 GMT
Inaugural Preparatory Meeting for Inter-Sudanese Political Dialogue
[African Union] Under the auspices of the Chairperson of the Commission of the African Union, H.E. Moussa Faki Mahamat, and the Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, H.E. Workneh Gebeyehu, the African Union (AU) High ...
Fri, 19 Jul 2024 16:09:02 GMT
Military Spending in DRC and South Sudan Rose Fastest in the World - Society Ends Up Paying the Price
[The Conversation Africa] Global military expenditure is dominated by the United States and China, with 49% of total spending between them. According to the most recent report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, global military s...
Tue, 16 Jul 2024 12:09:22 GMT
South Sudan Launches R21 Malaria Vaccine Rollout to Protect Children
[GAVI] Juba, South Sudan -- In a historic move to combat the devastating impact of malaria, the Ministry of Health, in partnership with UNICEF, the World Health Organization (WHO) and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance (Gavi), today launched the nationwide r...
South Sudan Nation
Southern Africa
Fri, 26 Jul 2024 06:45:09 GMTNamibia: 'You Can't Wake Up Today and Tell Africans to Stop Cooking With Fire'
[African Arguments] African Arguments spoke to Namibia's Industrialisation and Trade Minister about industrial strategy, unjust trade, and green hydrogen controversies.
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 12:57:35 GMT
Zimbabwe: Sports Minister Blasted Over 7 Athletes, 67 Govt Officials at Olympics Story
[263Chat] Former Cabinet Minister Professor Jonathan Moyo has voiced strong criticism of Sports, Recreation, Arts, and Culture Minister Kirsty Coventry over her silence on reports that Zimbabwe's delegation to the Paris Olympics includes only seven a...
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 09:50:45 GMT
Zimbabwe: Finance Ministry Blacklists 51 Govt Suppliers for Trading On Black Market
[New Zimbabwe] The Treasury has blacklisted 51 government contractors for trading on the black market after receiving payments in local currency.
Fri, 26 Jul 2024 06:56:05 GMT
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe's Total Debt Soars to U.S.$20,5 Billion As Govt Resorts to Local Borrowing
[New Zimbabwe] ZIMBABWE's total debt has soared to US$20, 5 billion with the government resorting to local borrowing in a development likely to see the debt situation worsening.
Fri, 26 Jul 2024 07:06:32 GMT
South Africa: Special Investigating Unit to Probe Streetlight Tender in Nelson Mandela Bay
[Daily Maverick] President Cyril Ramaphosa has authorised the Special Investigating Unit to investigate allegations of 'serious maladministration' in the procurement, supply, delivery and offloading of LED streetlight and floodlight fixtures in the N...
Sudan
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 09:21:45 GMTConstant Flow of Arms Fuelling Relentless Civilian Suffering in Conflict - New Investigation
[AI London] Weapons from China, Russia, Serbia, Türkiye, United Arab Emirates and Yemen identified Existing arms embargo on Darfur completely ineffective "This is a humanitarian crisis that cannot be ignored" - Deprose Muchena
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 09:23:45 GMT
Amnesty Calls for Sudan-Wide Arms Embargo
[Dabanga] London -- The ongoing war in Sudan is being fuelled by a constant flow of weapons into the country, Amnesty International said today in a new briefing. The report identified weapons produced by China, Russia, Serbia, Türkiye, the Unite...
Wed, 24 Jul 2024 02:43:04 GMT
As Starvation Stalks 25 Million Sudanese, U.S. Invites Belligerents to Switzerland
[allAfrica] Washington, DC -- As starvation and desperation in Sudan continues to escalate after a year of conflict, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is asking the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to participate in...
Wed, 24 Jul 2024 08:11:11 GMT
In Sudan, Host Families Take the Strain of the World's Largest Displacement Crisis
[The New Humanitarian] Gedaref, Sudan -- 'We shared everything, and we became like one family.'
Tue, 23 Jul 2024 20:56:24 GMT
Sudan War - Nearly 26 Million Going Hungry Due to Rising Food Prices, Access Challenges
[UN News] Nearly 26 million people in war-torn Sudan are not getting enough to eat, the UN reported on Tuesday, citing its humanitarian affairs office, OCHA.
Swaziland
Swaziland Times
Mon, 08 Jul 2024 08:48:00 +0200RELIEF AS GOVT GETS E3.26BN FROM SACU
MBABANE – Suppliers will be paid in the upcoming days, as government has received about E3.26 billion in the past week.
The country received about E3.26
Mon, 08 Jul 2024 08:46:00 +0200
SA HIJACKING SYNDICATE: REPS RECOVERS 4 CARS IN EZULWINI
MBABANE - In a significant breakthrough, the police have recovered four top-of-the-range hijacked vehicles, thanks to a tip-off from an anonymous informant.
Following police investigations,
Mon, 08 Jul 2024 08:43:00 +0200
DOCTORS’ THREAT: NO NEED TO PANIC, SWAZIMED TO MEMBERS
MBABANE - SwaziMed has reassured its members not to panic following the decision by private doctors to stop accepting SwaziMed medical aid from July 23.
SwaziMed
Mon, 08 Jul 2024 08:40:00 +0200
PRAYERS FOR NEWLY-APPOINTED NATCOM
MANZINI – “Wisdom is like a rock; solid and unshakeable.”
Reverend Mfanaleni Mkhatshwa of the Sharpe Memorial Church of the Nazarene in Manzini, imparted this
Mon, 08 Jul 2024 08:38:00 +0200
UNTOLD STORIES OF UNEMPLOYMENT
MBABANE – After completing tertiary education, nearly everyone aspires to get employed, but others have been waiting for over 20 years for this opportunity.
These are
Tanzania
Wed, 24 Jul 2024 11:15:40 GMTGovt Bans Human Activities in Rumaki Biosphere Reserve
[Daily News] COAST REGION -- DEPUTY MINISTER of State in the Vice-President's Office (Union and Environment), Khamis Hamza Khamis, has called for an immediate halt to all human activities within the newly designated Rufiji, Kibiti, Mafia, Kilwa (RUMA...
Wed, 24 Jul 2024 10:28:43 GMT
Tripartite Trade Area Comes Into Force Tomorrow
[Daily News] Arusha -- THE COMESA-EACSADC Tripartite Free Trade Area (TFTA) Agreement, will come into force tomorrow, following the attainment of the required threshold.
Wed, 24 Jul 2024 11:18:16 GMT
Tmx to Start Trading Cashew Nuts, Pigeon Peas This Season
[Daily News] THE Tanzania Mercantile Exchange (TMX) announced on Tuesday that it will commence trading cashew nuts and pigeon peas this season, following a successful four-year trial period.
Tue, 23 Jul 2024 14:26:25 GMT
Interactive Doctor-Patient App Launched in Dar
[Daily News] A new digital application has been launched in Dar es Salaam to address digital divide in health in the country's health sector.
Mon, 22 Jul 2024 14:49:22 GMT
Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation Resigns
[Daily News] NOMINATED Member of Parliament and Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Ambassador Mbarouk Nassor Mbarouk, has written resignation letter to the Speaker of the National Assembly, Dr Tulia Ackson.
Tanzania Citizen
Togo
Fri, 05 Jul 2024 15:14:08 GMTLiberia Gets Algeria, Togo and Equatorial Guinea in 2025 Nations Cups Qualifiers Draw
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The Lone Stars of Liberia have been paired with Algeria, Togo and Equatorial Guinea in Group E of the 2025 CAF Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
Thu, 04 Jul 2024 12:15:38 GMT
Hasty Constitutional Reforms Deepen Tensions in Togo
[ISS] Togo's successive crises have been driven by conflicts relating to presidential term limits and democratic power transfers.
Tue, 02 Jul 2024 05:25:52 GMT
USAID Enables WFP to Provide Humanitarian Assistance to Crisis-Affected People in Northern Togo
[WFP] Lome -- The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has received a US$2 million contribution from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to provide emergency food and nutrition assistance to populations hardest hit by ...
Uganda
Fri, 26 Jul 2024 06:54:48 GMTSchools Urged to Set Up Mental Health Clubs
[Nile Post] Schools have been urged to establish mental health clubs to provide a platform for students to discuss mental health issues and raise awareness about the dangers of drug abuse, which is a major contributor to mental health problems among ...
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 15:29:08 GMT
Childhood Hepatitis B Risk High Despite Vaccine
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Despite the introduction of the Hepatitis B (HBV) birth dose vaccine in 2023, public health officials acknowledge persistent challenges in achieving optimal immunisation coverage for new-borns.
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 10:26:34 GMT
Uganda's Protest Crackdown - a Costly Gamble
[Nile Post] Senior Superintendent of Police Bashir Ssempala who is attached to the police's community liaison office, said strikes and demonstrations cost a lot of the tax envelope of the country
Fri, 26 Jul 2024 06:57:08 GMT
It's High Time You Stopped Taking Youth for Granted, Ssenyonyi Tells Museveni
[Nile Post] Leader of the Opposition Joel Ssenyonyi has responded to President Museveni's letter on demonstrations of the youth against corruption named match to parliament.
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 16:01:24 GMT
Museveni Sounds Ominous Warning for Youth Protesters in Custody
[Nile Post] Museveni says foreign agents were planned very bad things and that protesters in custody will find out what they stepped on when their trial starts
Uganda Daily Monitor
West Africa
Fri, 26 Jul 2024 06:52:16 GMTNigeria: Nancy Isime Slammed for Wearing Hijab in Heist Movie
[Premium Times] The movie's set photos depicts women in hijabs and face veils brandishing guns during a bank heist, sparking widespread outrage.
Fri, 26 Jul 2024 06:48:20 GMT
Nigeria: Warning On Impending Flash Flood in Rivers
[Premium Times] Thirteen local government areas in the state will experience flash flooding between now and November, NEMA said.
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 15:54:46 GMT
Nigeria: State Services Says It's Identified Sponsors of August 1 Protest, Warns Against Action
[Vanguard] The Department of State Services on Thursday warned against the planned nationwide protest against hardship in the country.
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 12:41:49 GMT
Nigeria: Death Toll Rises in Another Lagos Building Collapse
[Premium Times] At least 22 buildings collapsed across Nigeria between 1 January and 14 July; with Lagos accounting for over a quarter of them.
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 09:34:35 GMT
Liberia: Presidential Motorcade Accident Leaves Two Dead
[New Dawn] Monrovia -- At least one person died instantly, while a tricycle (Keh-keh) rider and three others sustained serious injuries when the official motorcade of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai was involved in a fatal road accident early Wednesday...
Zambia
Wed, 24 Jul 2024 14:54:29 GMTWinter Maize Production Can Boost Zambia's Food Security
[Times of Zambia] WINTER maize production plays a vital role in boosting the country's food security and helping Zambia move towards achieving the 10 million tonnes per annum target.
Wed, 24 Jul 2024 09:20:56 GMT
Malawi's Kwacha Syndicate Exposed After Zambia Bust
[Nyasa Times] A sophisticated money laundering syndicate involving Malawi's currency has been uncovered, spanning borders and leading to significant seizures in Zambia. Malawi state agencies are now working diligently to repatriate the impounded fund...
Wed, 17 Jul 2024 10:50:45 GMT
Uganda Airlines to Add Lusaka, Abuja, Harare to Its Belly of Flight Routes
[Nile Post] Uganda Airlines will in September launch new flight routes to Lusaka, Abuja and Harare, officials have said.
Fri, 12 Jul 2024 14:05:10 GMT
Chipolopolo Woes
[Times of Zambia] IT is not by mistake or coincidence that various stakeholders have continued to express their concern over the Chipolopolo's poor performance heading into the Morocco 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. And this is why.
Thu, 11 Jul 2024 08:31:37 GMT
Zimbabweans to Protest Mnangagwa's Assumption of SADC Chairmanship in Zambia
[New Zimbabwe] ZIMBABWEANS against President Emmerson Mnangagwa's assumption of regional body SADC's chairmanship next August have organised a two-day demonstration in Zambia.
Zimbabwe
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 12:57:35 GMTSports Minister Blasted Over 7 Athletes, 67 Govt Officials at Olympics Story
[263Chat] Former Cabinet Minister Professor Jonathan Moyo has voiced strong criticism of Sports, Recreation, Arts, and Culture Minister Kirsty Coventry over her silence on reports that Zimbabwe's delegation to the Paris Olympics includes only seven a...
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 09:50:45 GMT
Finance Ministry Blacklists 51 Govt Suppliers for Trading On Black Market
[New Zimbabwe] The Treasury has blacklisted 51 government contractors for trading on the black market after receiving payments in local currency.
Fri, 26 Jul 2024 06:56:05 GMT
Zimbabwe's Total Debt Soars to U.S.$20,5 Billion As Govt Resorts to Local Borrowing
[New Zimbabwe] ZIMBABWE's total debt has soared to US$20, 5 billion with the government resorting to local borrowing in a development likely to see the debt situation worsening.
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 09:48:51 GMT
Have Unflinching Respect for Party's Constitution - Mnangagwa Tells Zanu-PF Members Amid Calls for His Extended Stay in Power
[New Zimbabwe] PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has urged his Zanu PF members to respect the party's constitution amid calls for him to extend his tenure.
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 09:48:13 GMT
Sables Beat Defending Champions Namibia in Historic Win, Qualify for Rugby Africa Cup Final
[New Zimbabwe] The Zimbabwe senior men's rugby team on Wednesday beat Namibia 32-10 in a Rugby Africa Cup semi-final match played at Mandela Stadium, Uganda.
Zimbabwe Herald
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 22:20:49 +0000President opens maiden UN gastronomy forum
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa is expected in Victoria Falls this morning to officially open the inaugural United Nations (UN Tourism) Regional Forum on Gastronomy for Africa where eight First Ladies from across the globe are also expected to attend.
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 22:19:18 +0000
Bold measures to anchor ZiG stability, drive growth
THE Government has unveiled a cocktail of measures to further entrench the stability of the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) by promoting its broader use in the economy, as well as tax relief interventions designed to boost consumer spending and spur production.
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 22:18:35 +0000
Fresh blitz against illegal forex dealers
POLICE and the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) have launched a fresh crackdown against illegal currency traders across the country.
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 22:17:55 +0000
Zim, United Kingdom trade up 67pc, tops US$800m
TRADE in goods and services between Zimbabwe and Britain surged 67 percent to over US$800 million last year compared to 2022 figures, UK deputy ambassador to Zimbabwe, Dr Joanne Abbot said yesterday.
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 22:16:09 +0000
Budget boost for the vulnerable
SOCIAL protection programmes absorbed ZiG243 million from the Government in the first half of the year to cushion the vulnerable from the adverse impact of the El Nino-induced drought.
Zimbabwe Mail
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 21:16:10 +0000Zimbabwe Throws Weight Behind Gold-Backed ZiG to Spur Demand
HARARE– Zimbabwean Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube announced new measures to help spur demand for the [...]
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 16:28:35 +0000
Zimbabwe budget deficit seen at 1.3% of GDP, but drought concerns linger
HARARE,- Zimbabwe’s 2024 budget deficit is forecast to be 1.3% of gross domestic product, Finance [...]
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 13:46:35 +0000
Harare to Host 7th Annual SADC Industrialisation Week
HARARE,– The SADC Secretariat, in collaboration with the Government of Zimbabwe, the SADC Business Council, [...]
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 11:07:53 +0000
Mnangagwa Calls for Peace Ahead of SADC Summit Amid Arrests of Opponents
HARARE, – President Emmerson Mnangagwa has called for peace and stability in Zimbabwe as the [...]
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 10:55:06 +0000
‘Happy’ Drake has moved on from Kendrick Lamar feud – friend
The ongoing feud between two prominent rappers, marked by a series of diss tracks, seems [...]