[Premium Times] Sunday marks a decade of the mass abduction of 276 schoolgirls in Chibok in Borno State, North-east Nigeria, by Boko Haram terrorists.
[RFI] In Ethiopia, the killing of a senior politician from the Oromo Liberation Front has already led to protests and is likely to aggravate tensions in Oromia, the country's largest and most populous region. At the same time, all parties agree that his death is a great loss for Ethiopia.
Their capture set off a global campaign to “Bring Back Our Girls.” But many are still missing, and kidnappings in Nigeria have proliferated.
[Egypt Online] Head of the mission of the International Council for Human Rights at the United Nations in Geneva Haitham Abu Said said that the recent escalation between Iran and Israel represents a significant threat to international peace and security, therefore, serious efforts must be made ...
[Liberian Observer] The home of the Speaker of the 55th House of Representatives, Jonathan F. Koffa, was ravaged by a devastating fire incident late Sunday evening.
[Premium Times] Days after securing the conviction of Bobrisky, EFCC says some celebrities have been invited for investigations for naira abuse, and made useful statements.
[Business Day Africa] Kenya is poised for a sustained decline in inflation, propelled by a consecutive four-month downturn in fuel and food prices alongside a robust shilling, offering respite to consumers grappling with a soaring cost of living.
[Premium Times] The hooligans fought themselves with dangerous weapons before turning on other members of the community.
[Egypt Online] Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry on Sunday 14/4/2024 made a phone contact with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Spokesman for the Foreign Ministry Ahmed Abu Zeid said in a statement.
[DW] All 23 crew members on board the ship were released, according to a shipping firm CEO. Somalia has seen an uptick in piracy in recent months amid other threats to maritime commerce in the Red Sea and elsewhere.
[Premium Times] The Coalition of Bokkos Ethnic Youth Nationalities alleged that soldiers shot civilians and compounded the vulnerability of residents of their locality
[The Conversation Africa] The RED-Tabara armed group, based in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has renewed attacks in Burundi since late 2023. The group - which is an abbreviation of the French Résistance pour un État de Droit au Burundi (Resistance for Rule of Law in Burundi) - is ...
[Leadership] Mrs Eucharia Agbasimalo, wife of the abducted Labour Party (LP) governorship candidate during the 2021 Anambra State governorship election, Obiora Agbasimalo, has cried out for help.
[Premium Times] The army said the soldier accused of the murder of the woman has been arrested.
[New Dawn] The home of the Speaker of the 55th Liberian Legislature, Cllr. Fonati Koffa was engulfed in flames, leaving property valued at more than one million United States Dollars destroyed.
[Daily Trust] Caroline Celico, former wife of soccer legend Kaka, has opened up about the real reason behind their divorce.
[Leadership] The Coalition of Nigerian Canadian Interest Groups (CONCIG), a network of Nigerian Canadian socio-economic and good governance organisations, is set to host a town hall meeting featuring Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi.
[VOA] Geneva -- United Nations and international agencies warn that the lives of millions of people in Sudan are at risk as the world looks away from the enormous humanitarian needs facing the war-torn country.
[Premium Times] The failure to deal effectively with the fallout of Chibok has arguably opened the floodgates.
[Liberian Observer] A wave of cautious optimism is washing over Liberia as its Legislature overwhelmingly endorsed a resolution to establish a War and Economic Crimes Court. This long-awaited decision, a crucial step towards addressing the deep scars left by the country's brutal civil wars, has ...
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The Executive Governor of the Central Bank of Liberia, Alloysius Tarlue, will not be attending this year's World Bank Spring Meeting, due to a request from President Joseph Boakai that he remain in Liberia to assist with the ongoing IMF-approved forensic audit ...
[allAfrica] Geneva -- Today marks one year since conflict between rival military leaders broke out in Sudan. Many Sudanese have fled across the border into Chad, including those from Darfur - where news organizations and aid agencies are warning of a return to the widespread genocide and mass ...
[New Times] Jean -- Bourbon Coffee opened its first shop in Kigali, in 2007, and has expanded to eight different locations across Rwanda and the United States.
[RFI] A year ago, on 15 April, the civil war in Sudan began. The violence resulted in the displacement of millions. Now, as food shortages get worse, aid is not reaching many of the displaced. In response, France and Germany are hosting a conference in Paris, Monday, to try to raise funds for ...
[New Zimbabwe] YESTER-year music progeny, Hosiah Chipanga has come out guns blazing in protest over his snubbing from the line-up of performers at the upcoming Independence Day gala to be held in Manicaland province.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has denounced a directive by Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome ordering firm action on medical professionals on strike after he termed their protests a nuisance.
[Premium Times] The army has never enlisted Boko Haram members to its strength.
[New Dawn] Information Minister Jerolinmek Matthew Piah has underscored the government's unwavering commitment to the asset's recovery process, dismissing suggestions that it resembles a witch hunt.
[Independent (Kampala)] Analysis -- Up until January, this year, Widat Muhammed Ali, 37, was a practicing lawyer in Sudan. She lived happily with her husband of 11 years, who is also a lawyer, together with their children who were studying at an international school.
[Premium Times] The released students spent over 200 days in the terrorists' camp following their abduction last September.
Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr "can't fight racism alone" in Spain, says a player banned for confronting a fan about alleged abuse.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is mulling far-reaching constitutional amendments that could whittle down the influence of the Party Leader.
[Dabanga] The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that the crisis in Sudan has become one of the most severe and largest crises in the world, at a huge human cost, after a year of violent conflict. The UN organisation reported the death of more than 15,000 people since the start of the ...
[Unicef] New York/Paris/Port Sudan -- Continued brutal hostilities and potential famine creating ominous conditions for tragic loss of children's lives
[Foroyaa] Passengers who used the Banjul - Barra ferry crossing on daily basis have over the weekend express their frustration as authorities at Gambia Ports Authority said they have suspended their ferry service in this seaway.
[AI London] The proposed sale of Shell's onshore oil business in the Niger Delta region of southern Nigeria risks worsening human rights abuses and should be blocked by the government unless a series of safeguards are put in place, a group of 40 civil society organizations including Amnesty ...
[WHO] In a historic move, Nigeria has become the first country in the world to roll out a new vaccine (called Men5CV) recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO), which protects people against five strains of the meningococcus bacteria. The vaccine and emergency vaccination activities ...
The Bangladesh-flagged cargo vessel and its crew were seized last month off Somalia's coast.
[Premium Times] The food inflation rate in March 2024 quickened to 40.01 per cent on a year-on-year basis
[Ghanaian Times] Two men were reported dead and three injured when some Kplejoo groups clashed with the Navy at Tema Newtown during the final procession of the Kplejoo festival.
[Daily Trust] Nigeria's headline inflation rose to 33.20 percent, data from the National Bureau of Statistics has shown.
[Premium Times] EFCC clarified in a statement on Sunday that it "has not cleared anyone allegedly involved in the fraud at the humanitarian ministry.
[AIM] Maputo -- The National Council of Mozambique's main opposition party, Renamo, has effectively prevented Venancio Mondlane, the Renamo candidate for mayor of Maputo in last year's municipal elections, from running for the Renamo presidency at the party congress, scheduled for mid-May.
[The Conversation Africa] It's been three years since the death of Tanzania's president John Magufuli and the rise to power of current president Samia Suluhu Hassan.
[UN News] A full year of conflict in Sudan has already caused immense suffering and death but the situation could easily worsen with the news that the warring parties are arming civilians, UN rights chief Volker Türk said on Monday.
[USIP] Better democracy and growth in Africa's heavyweight nation will influence the region.
[Leadership] The Naira experienced a significant rally against the US Dollar, breaking through critical resistance levels to trade below N1,000 in some segments of the black market as of late Sunday.
[OCHA] One year after war erupted between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on 15 April 2023, Sudan is facing one of the fastest unfolding crises globally, with unprecedented needs.
[New Zimbabwe] Almost two years after Cabinet discussed the establishment of a Human-Wildlife Conflict Fund (HWCRF), affected people in communities continue to suffer due to gaps in legislation.
[Mastercard Foundation] Every month, stakeholders such as policymakers, EdTech entrepreneurs, teachers, and parents come together to discuss the intersection of education and technology at the EdTech Mondays Radio Show.
[Daily News] THE persistent heavy rain in the country has led to widespread havocs, with more than 30 houses and a school demolished, cornfields destroyed, and livestock missing in Mbeya.
[RFI] Paris - Top diplomats from France, Germany and the European Union are set to push for more funding for Sudan on Monday at a meeting in Paris to mark the first anniversary of the war. NGOs and Sudanese civil society also hope that the meetings will hold Sudanese military leaders to account.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Trade and Investments Cabinet Secretary (CS) Rebecca Miano today unveiled an online portal that seeks to enhance the ease of doing business in the country.
[Daily Trust] Following the emergency security meeting convened by Governor Abdullahi Sule, the government of Nasarawa has proscribed all ethnic vigilante groups operating across the 13 local government areas of the state.
[New Zimbabwe] THE Medicines Control Company of Zimbabwe -MCAZ has recalled two batches of Benylin Paediatric 100ml Syrup from shelves after a toxic substance, Diethylene glycol was recently found in the medicine.
[Premium Times] Mr Laka, said the 22 people, comprising 15 students and seven workers of the university, were abducted from the university in September 2023.
[Premium Times] The minister promised that the government would work tirelessly to provide safe schools for children across the country.
[Nigeria Health Watch] Increasing evidence suggests that quality care prevents a significant number of maternal deaths and disability. High-quality care is also the foundation for improved maternal and neonatal health outcomes. According to the World Health Organisation, despite the fact that ...
Most of the Chibok girls abducted 10 years ago in Nigeria are now free but some feel badly let down.
[VOA] Abdoulaye Bathily, the United Nations envoy for Libya has resigned.
The driver is due to appear in court on a charge of reckless driving, police say.
[VOA] Juba, South Sudan -- The baby was a newborn when the war broke out in Sudan. No one knew how old she was because her biological mother was missing.
[VOA] Geneva -- A high-level pledging conference in Geneva co-sponsored by Ethiopia, Britain and the United Nations received $628.9 million in pledges to provide lifesaving humanitarian assistance for millions of Ethiopians suffering from the ill effects of conflict and climate change. It was ...
[Premium Times] The company said the significant reduction in the price of diesel is expected to positively affect all the spheres of the economy and ultimately reduce the high inflation rate in the country
[Liberian Observer] There is very little leading up to the pending by-election for the Nimba County senatorial seat, with many voters expressing frustration with the political rhetoric from candidates.
[Premium Times] This is a review of top events which occurred in Nigeria's South-east within the past week
[The Conversation Africa] Every few weeks global fast fashion brands mass produce their latest clothing, pumping out garments to be sold around the world. There is growing criticism that it's socially irresponsible to produce such large volumes of clothes so often. It leads to surplus and waste ...
[GroundUp] We no longer go to some townships without an escort, says waste collection worker
[OCHA] With the humanitarian situation in Ethiopia now critical, the Government of Ethiopia and international partners meet today in Geneva to raise international support as the country's UN-backed $3.24 billion humanitarian response plan for 2024 remains less than 5 per cent funded.
[Shabelle] Washington -- Somalia's Finance Minister Bihi Iman Cige is currently in Washington D.C. for the spring conference hosted by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank.
[DW] Coups, sanctions, and withdrawal of member states; the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) must either reform or decline, observers warn.
[UN News] Efforts to foster dialogue and address the concerns of Libyan politicians are being met with "stubborn resistance, unreasonable expectations and indifference" on their part, contrary to the national interest, the UN envoy to the North African nation said on Tuesday.
[Premium Times] The authorities say the first batch of the allocation process was concluded after a review of the conditions and procedures for sales of houses under the national housing scheme.
[Dabanga] Amsterdam -- The aspirations of the Sudanese people are not just for the absence of war, but for the restoration of the revolution and the return to a constitutional transition that the people fought so hard for just five years ago, says Tom Perriello, US Special Envoy for Sudan. ...
[New Zimbabwe] Zanu PF Secretary for Information and Publicity Christopher Mutsvangwa has said the ruling party will superintend the distribution of food aid in Zimbabwe.
[Nile Post] Renowned Rwandan industrialist and businessman, Tribert Rujugiro Ayabatwa, has passed on at the age of 82.
[The Conversation Africa] Development finance is the invisible glue that connects public and private financing for projects that have social, economic and environmental outcomes. These include improved infrastructure, better waste management and sanitation, financial inclusion, clean energy and ...
[Dabanga] Ottawa -- Yesterday, Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly announced sanctions against two individuals and four entities affiliated with the army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) for undermining peace, security, and stability in Sudan.
[The Conversation Africa] Huge pink flocks of millions of flamingos - flamboyances of flamingos - are one of nature's great spectacles. But colleagues and I have uncovered worrying trends in the salty and highly-alkaline "soda lakes" of east Africa where most of these birds live.
[Norwegian Refugee Council] Statement by Will Carter, the Norwegian Refugee Council's country director in Sudan, on the outcomes of today's Paris conference:
[Ghanaian Times] An estimated GH¢1.6bn agricultural livelihoods were lost due to the Akosombo/ Kpong dams spillage that affected eight districts in the Greater Accra, Eastern and Volta regions in September and October last year.
[Nile Post] The Health Committee of Parliament has called for a 20-percent increase in taxes on harmful products such as alcohol and tobacco to offset the reduction in funding from donors to the health sector.
[Business Day Africa] Kenyan tea worth Ksh2.3 billion was withdrawn from the market in the latest sale as the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) instructed brokers to sell the beverage at the reserved price, resulting in traders rejecting millions of kilos of the commodity offered for sale.
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- In recent weeks, social media has been abuzz with the harrowing stories of two Ethiopians who suffered devastating acid burns. One of them, Ayantu, a mother of two from Harar, endured a horrific attack when her husband of eight years splashed acid on her face and ...
[U.S. House] Rep. Ilhan Omar, Chair of the U.S Africa Policy Working Group Released a Statement on the One-Year Anniversary of the Sudanese Civil War:
[Business Day Africa] Tanzania and Malawi are on the brink of a diplomatic standoff following Dodoma's decision to commence the upgrade of Mbamba Bay Port, situated on the shores of Lake Malawi.
[African Arguments] Debating Ideas reflects the values and editorial ethos of the African Arguments book series, publishing engaged, often radical, scholarship, original and activist writing from within the African continent and beyond. It offers debates and engagements, contexts and ...
[UNHCR] On 20 March, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency in Ethiopia, the Government of Ethiopia's Refugees and Returnees Service (RRS) and over 130 partners, including UN agencies, government ministries, national and international NGOs, refugees, and the private sector, came together to sound the ...
[New Dawn] Liberia's National Fire Service appears to be largely incapacitated in responding to fire outbreaks, and the incident at Speaker Koffa's residence and other recent cases could point to the realities.
Former Zambia captain Rainford Kalaba suffers internal injuries following a fatal car accident on Saturday.
[Afrobarometer] Only one in five citizens enjoy reliable electricity supply.
[ICRC] In a bid to save civilians in one of the longest-running conflicts in West Africa, training is underway to prepare the next generation of Nigerian war surgeons.
[VOA] Blantyre, Malawi -- Malawi's President Lazarus Chakwera has ordered police to tighten border security to control tobacco smugglers who sell the crop to neighboring countries for better prices. However, analysts and some farmers say tobacco smuggling would only stop if buyers offer ...
[The Conversation Africa] Shortly after Kenya's 2022 elections, the shilling depreciated rapidly against the US dollar - the country's main currency for international transactions - fuelling a wave of political discontent.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has called for an immediate end to threats and intimidation against lawful protests urging the government to engage in dialogue.
[Nile Post] Traders in the central business district of Kampala and other parts of city have decided to keep their shops shuttered until they have the opportunity to meet with the President in significant numbers.
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- For centuries, the art of gold mining has thrived in the lowlands of Western, Northwestern, and Central Tigray, where the riches of metallic minerals within the Precambrian basement rocks have beckoned generations of prospectors.
Organisers of the Beijing half marathon will investigate allegations that three African athletes deliberately allowed China's star runner He Jie to win Sunday's race.
[Nile Post] Fresh from his western region consultations and then from sending off their fallen activists in Teso, the opposition stalwart Kizza Besigye has dived into the running city traders' strike protesting what he refers to as a bad taxation regime.
[New Zimbabwe] A body believed to be that of Zimbabwean businessman Evans Katumba who was abducted in Durban, South Africa, last month has been found.
[DW] Millions face severe levels of hunger as a result of a power struggle that broke out in Sudan one year ago. French President Emmanuel Macron says the amount gathered will help meet the population's most urgent needs.
[New Zimbabwe] First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa has dropped charges against nine women from Manicaland who allegedly booed her after she sidelined them during a donation of foodstuffs and clothing.
[VOA] Nairobi, Kenya -- Today marks one year since the war between Sudan's army and its paramilitary wing, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), began. The war has created widespread hunger, as fields lay uncultivated and aid agencies struggle to reach millions of Sudanese displaced from their homes. ...
[Premium Times] UNICEF warned that Kaduna and Sokoto states despite being at risk of abduction have not done well In implementing the safe school programme
[Liberian Observer] Liberia, like many other countries, has some form of asset declaration requirement for public officials, but the declared assets of most essential government officials are often kept confidential and are prohibited from being made public, especially without their consent.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The number of super-rich in Nairobi grew by 25 percent to 4,400 last year compared to more than 10 years ago, indicating a growing preference for high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) to set their bases in the capital city.
[VOA] Abuja, Nigeria -- Nigeria will no longer pay ransom to armed gangs that have plagued the country with kidnapping and extortion, President Bola Tinubu said in an opinion piece published Monday.
[IPS] Washington DC -- As leaders gather for the Spring Meetings of the IMF and World Bank amid the cherry blossom trees of Washington, DC, there is some good news to celebrate.
Zeinab Mohammed Salih reflects on what has happened to Sudan since fighting broke out a year ago.
[Africa CDC] Africa CDC notes with disappointment that Moderna has put its plans to establish vaccine manufacturing in Kenya on hold. While we acknowledge that the need and demand for COVID-19 vaccines has indeed decreased significantly, both in Africa and globally, it is important that ...
[Liberian Observer] Jessica Lloyd agreed to marry Lucas Richards with the sole desire of fulfilling his wish to become a biological father.
[DW] A UN-led event to secure donations to address Ethiopia's humanitarian crisis fell short of its $1 billion target. The East African country has been hit by conflict and extreme weather in recent years.
[VOA] Harare, Zimbabwe -- Zimbabwe's recently introduced gold-backed currency is sliding on the local black market but officials insist the currency is getting stronger and has a bright future. Columbus Mavhunga reports from Harare.
[African Development Bank (AfDB)] Back in February 2013 in Tunis, in response to a journalist who had asked her how the African Development Bank Group differed from other institutions, Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, then President of Liberia, replied, "simply the confidence it inspires. I can say ...
Bus stations. Traffic stops. Beaches. There’s no telling where you’ll find the next story in Accra, Ghana’s capital. Peace Adzo Medie shares some of her favorites.
[Agenzia Fides] Lomé -- The situation in Togo remains tense. Opposition parties have joined forces to protest against the new Constitution adopted by the National Assembly on March 25, the text of which was drafted in secret. The new Charter provides for the transition from a presidential to a ...
[U.S. House] Washington, DC -- Communist China exploits African children to power the 'Green Economy'
[African Development Bank (AfDB)] In March 2024, the African Natural Resources Management and Investment Centre issued a new report, in English-only, "Regional timber-trade flows and trends in Africa". The report offers guidance on taking full advantage of the timber trade in Africa.
[The Point] An official source has confirmed to The Point that the Senegalese new president, Basirou Diomaye Faye will make his first official visit to The Gambia on Saturday, 20 April 2024 for a day working visit.
[GroundUp] Haematopus moquini has gone from "Near Threatened" to "Least Concern" on the Red Data List
[New Times] Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) received a total of 52 cases of genocide ideology and associated crimes during the initial week - from April 7 to 13 - of commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, resulting in the arrest of 39 suspects.
[Dabanga] Paris / Abu Dhabi -- The United Arab Emirates has pledged a further $100 million to support humanitarian efforts in Sudan and neighbouring countries. The pledge was made by Sheikh Shakhbut bin Nahyan, UAE Minister of State, at the Paris Conference on Humanitarian Issues in Sudan that ...
[Concord] President Julius Maada Bio has urged ECOWAS regional leaders to forge common understanding and develop strategies to address the challenges posed by Autonomous Weapons Systems.
[VOA] Nairobi -- Kenya's military chief was among nine people killed in a helicopter crash Thursday, according to Kenyan President William Ruto.
The company has told countries that it can supply only 18.8 million of the 29.6 million doses it was contracted to deliver this year.
[Leadership] President Bola Tinubu has said his administration remains undeterred in its pursuit of comprehensive economic security for the country while addressing foundational challenges and creating a fair and equitable system in which all Nigerians can thrive.
Trhas Tesfay was a champion cyclist in Ethiopia but came to the UK last year to seek asylum.
[The Conversation Africa] In rural Kenya, 64-year-old John Kamau's world of silence is about to change. For decades, isolated by hearing loss from the community's vibrant life and his grandchildren's conversations, he sees hope when a community health worker visits with a smartphone in hand.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has said the government is likely to order evacuations in seventeen counties at high risk of flooding in an early-warning alert issued Wednesday.
[The Conversation Africa] Africa is home to more than 20% of the world's bat population. There are over 200 species to be found on the continent. South Africa is particularly diverse, with 72 bat species.
[Agenzia Fides] Kinshasa -- "The situation in and around Goma is deteriorating day by day," says Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo Besungu, Metropolitan Archbishop of Kinshasa, to Fides. He refers to the capital of North Kivu in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where the M23 ...
[Liberian Observer] President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has expressed excitement over Liberia's rise to a place among the top 10 surfing destinations in the world and the choice to host the Africa Tour: Surf to Rise competition.
[Nile Post] In the midst of escalating tensions over the new Electronic Fiscal Receipting and Invoicing System (EFRIS) taxation system, Joseph Kabuleta has cautioned traders not to get their hopes ahead of themselves when meeting President Museveni.
[RFI] An extreme heatwave in the Sahel region in March and April would not have been as lethal without human-caused climate change, the World Weather Attribution (WWA) group of climate researchers has found. It warned of an increase in extreme weather if carbon emissions are not rapidly reduced.
[VOA] Goma -- In the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, specifically in the Beni and Butembo region, parents are finding it hard getting vaccines for their children. Health care providers report that vaccines have been in short supply for several months, leaving thousands of children ...
The 2024 Olympic Games in Paris are 100 days away, but Africa has never hosted the world's biggest sporting event.
A military helicopter reportedly carrying senior military officers has crashed and caught fire.
[Premium Times] The application granted by Usman Na'abba on Tuesday follows an exparte motion filed by Ibrahim Sa'ad on behalf of two executive members of APC Ganduje ward, Dawakin-Tofa Local Government Area.
[Dabanga] Port Sudan -- Lt Gen Abdelfattah El Burhan, commander-in-chief of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and head of Sudan's Sovereignty Council, has dismissed and replaced Foreign Minister-designate Ali El Sadig, as well as the governors of Kassala and El Gedaref, Mohamed Mousa and Mohamed ...
[Premium Times] The bank said 600 million Africans lack access to electricity, creating significant barriers to health care, education, productivity, digital inclusivity, and ultimately job creation
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has expressed his dismay over county chiefs supporting a nationwide strike by medical professionals despite a majority of whom fall under devolved units.
[Ethiopian Herald] ADDIS ABABA -- Ethiopia is playing a leading role in creating energy ties with neighboring countries, the Ministry of Water and Energy (MoWE) said, adding that the electricity supply to Sudan is continuing unabated.
[Ghanaian Times] On the Ghanaian road safety scene, the last half-decade, spanning from 2019 to 2023, has witnessed a marginal decline in road crashes and deaths, igniting hopes for a significant reduction in this pressing public health concern.
[VOA] Yaounde, Cameroon -- The state of health care in Cameroon is a source of growing concern, with thousands of doctors fleeing the central African country for lucrative jobs elsewhere, especially in Europe and North America, according to officials.
[Global Fund] Compared to standard nets, the introduction of 56 million state-of-the-art mosquito nets in 17 countries across sub-Saharan Africa averted an estimated 13 million malaria cases and 24,600 deaths.
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- The Council of Ministers, in its meeting today, unanimously approved the draft Transitional Justice Policy after it "discussed and added additional input" to the draft.
Patients have been left without access to crucial services at state hospitals for a month.
[New Zimbabwe] Zimbabwe celebrates its 44th Independence Thursday, April 18th amid hunger stalking the generality of the populace due to the El Nino-induced drought.
[The Herald] One of the most painful disappearances of a prominent African nationalist occurred on October 15 1975, when Dr Edison Furatidzwayi Chisingaitwi Sithole and his personal assistant, Miriam Mhlanga were kidnapped by Rhodesia Special Branch officers as he disembarked from his car ...
She was believed to be the first Western scientist to study the animals in their natural habitat, but she struggled to overcome sexism in academia.
[VOA] Windhoek, Namibia -- Environmentalists in Namibia have accused local wildlife officials of hiding the real extent of rhino poaching in the Etosha National Park, which holds the highest concentration of black rhinos in the world. The Ministry of Environment recently acknowledged that rhino ...
[Daily Trust] University students from Kano, Katsina and Jigawa states have called for the provision of adequate security presence in schools as a measure of restoring parents' and students' confidence on safety.
[Business Day Africa] Kenyan President William Ruto has earned recognition as one of Time magazine's top 100 influential people, a testament to the country's achievement in hosting a successful Africa Climate Summit in Nairobi last year.
[IPS] Kampala, Buliisa, and Hoima -- When Mugisha Jealousy Mulimba learned that the government of Uganda was dragging him to court, he expected justice. But he says he has realized these courts are being used to deprive him of his rights to a fair hearing and the right to fair and adequate ...
[Premium Times] President Tinubu said his administration is resolute in achieving economic security in a fair and equitable system for all Nigerians.
Cubana Chief Priest is the latest celebrity to fall foul of a crackdown on "abusing" banknotes.
[allAfrica] In response to pressing appeals from many media practitioners and stakeholders across Africa who believe a free, independent, professional and thriving media industry is essential to the continent's future, AllAfrica Global Media has agreed to launch a new convening platform: the ...
[IPS] Abu Dhabi -- Investors, regulators, researchers, policymakers, and representatives of renewable energy companies, acknowledged the key challenges of shifting away from fossil fuels to renewable energy in Africa when they gathered in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE) this week.
West Indies legend Courtney Walsh will be a coaching consultant as Zimbabwe's women bid to reach a first T20 World Cup.
[DW] Zambia, Zimbabwe and Malawi are at the epicenter of the deadliest cholera outbreak in southern Africa in at least a decade. The global stockpile of vaccines to limit the disease's spread has run dry.
[RFI] Ouagadougou -- Burkina Faso has expelled three French diplomats for "subversive activities", according to a foreign ministry note seen by AFP on Thursday, in a further sign of mounting tensions between the African state and its former colonial master.
[CCA] Their presence underscores the importance of fostering strong partnerships between the United States and Africa and highlights the commitment of both governments to enhancing trade and investment opportunities between our continents.
[Nyasa Times] Social media is awash with questions with regards to the move that the United States of America (USA) government made on Wednesday to ban former Solicitor General and Principal Secretary for Justice Reyneck Matemba, former director of Public Procurement and Disposal of Assets ...
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has dismissed claims over stalled progress on the Bunge Towers project.
[IFJ] With its action, The Daily Maverick warns against the devastating effects of ongoing business models of tech giants, which make benefits by distributing words, images and sounds that media professionals have authored and performed.
[Vanguard] The Iyaganku Chief Magistrates' Court in Ibadan has ordered the remand of 29 suspected Yoruba Nation agitators for invading the premises of the Oyo State Secretariat in Ibadan on Saturday.
[The Point] The Gambia government through the Gambia Ports Authority (GPA) yesterday signed a contract with DAMEN Shipyard for the construction and design of two new green solar powered ferries.
[Premium Times] With a target of 58 hours, Onakoya is determined to make a difference in the lives of millions of children across the world
[The Point] Depigmentation in Senegal leads to a high rate of cancer.
[New Republic] The Deputy Director for Operations at the Liberia National Fire Service, Edwin Tisdell has disclosed that the LNFS is operating with only one functional fire truck in the country.
Authorities say the reforms are necessary - but opponents say they will lengthen the president's rule.
[The Herald] Today is our 44th anniversary of independence, the day Zimbabweans achieved freedom, and did so under an elected Government, the double achievement being important.
[VOA] Yaounde, Cameroon -- In response to growing campaign violence, Chad's transitional president, General Mahamat Idriss Deby, has ordered his military to arrest angry civilians and make sure peace reigns in the run-up to the May 6 presidential election and afterwards. Opposition and civil ...
[Capital FM] Manchester, United Kingdom -- Real Madrid and England midfielder Jude Bellingham says football's authorities "need to do more" to tackle racism but he "doubts it will happen".
[Shabelle] In Somalia, an estimated 4 million people--or one-fifth of the population--face acute food insecurity; 3.8 million people are displaced from their homes; and 1.7 million children under five are acutely malnourished. The protracted humanitarian crisis behind these shocking figures ...
[DW] Doctors in Kenya have been on strike for five weeks, demanding better wages and working conditions. President William Ruto says his government is out of money to pay the medics. Meanwhile, patients remain without care.
[Premium Times] "This new innovation stands as a testament to the company's commitment to advancing grid management capabilities," Ms Mbah said.
[Seychelles News Agency] Seychelles' authorities are offering a reward of SCR 100,000 ($7,425) to anyone having credible information on the recent suspected gas attacks and pledge to investigate the incidents.
[Nile Post] Uganda has a complex history of human rights violations, including under the rule of Idi Amin from 1971 to 1979, where thousands were killed and many more tortured.
[The Conversation Africa] A greater part of Africa's population can't afford a healthy diet than any other regional population. Food insecurity in sub-Saharan Africa is caused by climate change, high levels of poverty, rapid population growth, low economic growth, inadequate infrastructure and ...
[RFI] A UN donor conference held in Geneva had hoped to raise significant pledges towards a $1 billion target (€940 million) to address the "critical" humanitarian situation in Ethiopia over the next three months. However pledges fell short at €570 million.
[Premium Times] Mass defections crippled JAS, one of two Boko Haram factions, but the same fate is unlikely to befall ISWAP.
[VOA] Abuja, Nigeria -- Nigeria has been Africa's largest or second-largest oil exporter for years, but relies heavily on imports to meet local energy needs. The government is trying to change that, saying the country's four moribund oil refineries will be revived and put back in operation.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- ODM Deputy Party Leaders Wycliffe Oparanya and Hassan Joho have downplayed 'unnecessary excitement' over Raila Odinga's succession as ODM convened a National Governing Council (NGC) to ratify constitutional changes.
[New Republic] House Speaker Jonatha Fonati Koffa has become the latest victim of the continuous fire disaster as his gigantic building in the Rehab community was razed by an evening fire.
The ruling African National Congress party could lose its parliamentary majority for the first time since the fall of apartheid 30 years ago.
[Vanguard] The World Bank and the African Development Bank (AfDB) are partnering to provide electricity access to at least 300 million people in Africa by 2030.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya has received a 'largely compliant' rating on the implementation of international standard for transparency and exchange of information on request (EOIR) for tax transparency.
[Leadership] A political think-tank, #FixPolitics Africa, has applauded the election of President Bassirou Faye of Senegal, describing it as the triumph of the democratic spirit and collective will of the Senegalese.
[Premium Times] EFCC says the scheduled arraignment of former Governor Yahaya Bello "is coming on the heels of a warrant of arrest and enrolment order granted the EFCC by the court on Wednesday, 17 April 2024."
[Leadership] A non-governmental organisation (NGO) in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Media Coalition and Awareness To Halt Trafficking (MeCAHT), has urged the federal government and stakeholders to sustain awareness campaigns to combat the scourge of human trafficking.
[Premium Times] "Umar Damagum will continue to be the acting national chairman of the party until the next meeting of NEC. The party considers that it is important to have more consultation on that issue."
[Liberian Observer] The courtroom of Criminal Court 'B' was a scene of grief and disappointment after Judge Nelson Chinneh acquitted an American missionary, Lucas Richards, who was accused of attempting to murder his Liberian wife Jessica Lloyd in September 2023.
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome is targeting the new malaria vaccines as African countries start their rollout.
[RFI] Africa's millionaire population is expected to rise by 65 percent within the next 10 years, a report published this week has found. The new recruits to the rich club will come from the fintech and the media sector, says analysis from the Africa Wealth Report.
[GroundUp] City of Tshwane asked for Blackhead Consulting to be put on the list of restricted suppliers more than two months ago
[TI] The rising demand for land due to the global food crisis, climate change, rising sea levels, desertification, and extreme weather events, all limit its availability and accessibility. As global crises exacerbate inequalities, people who experience discrimination see their land rights ...
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has described the appointment of the late Chief of Defense Forces General Francis Ogolla as the best decision he ever made.
The status of a $110 million air base in the desert remains unclear as the West African country deepens its ties with Russia.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has confirmed that Chief of Defence Forces, General Francis Ogolla, who tragically lost his life in a helicopter crash on Thursday, will be laid to rest on Sunday, in accordance with his wish to be buried within 72 hours.
[The Herald] National trade development and promotion agency, ZimTrade, is organising an outward seller mission to Angola designed to enhance linkages between local exporters and leading buyers in that market.
The train rammed into a lorry parked along the Tema-Mpakadan railway line, damaging its cabin area.
The top three finishers of the Beijing half marathon are stripped of their medals after an investigation into the controversial result.
[GroundUp] City promises the roads will soon be resurfaced as a temporary solution
[New Dawn] This week, on Monday, a new management team took over the Port of Harper in Maryland County, urging workers there to unite, think Liberia, and build Liberia under this new administration.
[Nile Post] Today marks exactly 44 years since Zimbabwe gained its independence. Over the years, Zimbabwe has faced significant challenges, but it's essential to recognize its resilience and positive attributes alongside its difficulties.
[Capital FM] Nakuru -- Captain Hillary Litali, the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) Officer who died among nine others in a chopper crash in Elgeyo Marakwet has left a gaping gap in his his family as he was described as the main bread winner.
[New Dawn] Government of Liberia strategizes on Climate Change regime.
[Premium Times] Phyna, who won the 2022 BBNaija edition, was promised a significant package of prizes.
[VOA] Harare -- Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa has granted amnesty to 4,000 prisoners as part of efforts to decongest the country's crowded jails.
The 29-year-old chess master hopes raise $1m for charity by playing for 58 consecutive hours.
[The Conversation Africa] Five years after his momentous election as South African president, Nelson Mandela stepped down after one term in office in 1999. Thabo Mbeki, his deputy, took over the mantle of the post-apartheid transition. Mbeki would lead the country for the next nine years, ...
[The Herald] Kenyan President Dr William Ruto will officially open the 64th Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) to be held in Bulawayo next week, Industry and Commerce Minister Mangaliso Ndlovu has confirmed.
[Vanguard] Nigerians have taken to social media and other platforms to congratulate chess master, Tunde Onakoya for setting a new world chess marathon record.
[New Dawn] Documents in the possession of the New Dawn newspaper have revealed that the actual amount loaned to the Government of Liberia by the Central Bank for Civil Servants salaries based on former President George Weah's request on December 11, 2023, was US32.8 Million, not US83 million, ...
[Daily News] DAR ES SALAAM: Zanzibar is planning to introduce surveillance Radar and marine vessel tracking system to promote safer fishing and transportation activities in the Indian Ocean.
[GroundUp] Protests started on Tuesday, culminating with major roads to Orlando East, Pennyville, and Noordgesig being blocked on Thursday
[New Times] A new draft law presented in parliament on April 18 by Judith Uwizeye, the Minister in the Office of the President, has requested NGOs in Rwanda not to spend more than 20 per cent of their budget on operational costs.
[Malaria Consortium] A child dies almost every minute from malaria. While huge gains have been made in recent history in reducing the burden of malaria -- with deaths falling by 50 percent between 2000 and 2015 -- progress has stalled and we have seen the numbers of cases and deaths creeping ...
[Daily Trust] The 650,000 barrels per day Dangote Petroleum Refinery has been able to ramp up production leveraging on cheaper crude imports from the United States, a report has said.
[The New Humanitarian] Zebilla, Ghana -- 'We know we are not wanted in Ghana, but they will kill us in Burkina Faso.'
[The Herald] More than 70 000 people yesterday thronged Murambinda B Secondary School in Buhera District, Manicaland Province, for the 44th Independence celebrations that were presided over by President Mnangagwa.
[ANGOP] Luanda -- The Head of State and Commander-in-Chief of the Angolan Armed Forces (FAA), João Lourenço, signed several decrees promoting, dismissing, appointing, waiving from active military service to retirement and transitioning to a situation of temporary inactivity, general officers, ...
[The Conversation Africa] In 1994, apartheid ended and the African National Congress (ANC) won South Africa's first ever democratic elections, promising "Electricity for All" as part of its Reconstruction and Development Programme.
The Islamist group Boko Haram seized 276 girls from a school in Chibok in 2014
The junta has accused three diplomats of "subversive activities", which France has denied.
[Dabanga] Nyala / Beleil / Kutum -- The displaced in Darfur camps again appealed to the international community to help them by sending urgent humanitarian aid, as security and health conditions are worsening and the number op people dying of hunger and thirst is rapidly growing. The Darfur Bar ...
[Premium Times] The Enugu State Government says it is working with the families of the late Nollywood actors.
[CISA] Khartoum -- To mark one year since the brutal fighting in Sudan erupted in April 2023 between the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS), UN agencies and its partners have stated that Sudan has become one of the world's worst ...
[HRW] Abuja -- Reject Proposed Law That Would Reverse Critical Gains for Women's, Girls' Rights
[USIP] A devastating humanitarian crisis and the risk of regional war demand a new approach from the international community.
[Africa Renewal] Rethabile Ratsomo said it's the little things that remind her of her perceived "place" in South African society.
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Approximately 200 officers of the Executive Protection Service (EPS) are reported to be facing termination under the directive of the new Director, Sam Gaye. Allegations suggest that these personnel are being let go due to their perceived loyalty to former ...
[New Zimbabwe] Three armed robbers who targeted a Catholic Mission where they terrorised a priest before getting away with loot worth thousands of dollars have been slapped with a 21-year jail term each by a Hwange magistrate.
[Nile Post] In the heart of East Africa, Uganda's music industry resonates as a vibrant and dynamic force, weaving together diverse genres, cultural influences, and stories of resilience.
[The Conversation Africa] In Sierra Leone almost 59% of the population live in remote, rural areas. Roads may be non-existent or in bad condition, making it very difficult for rural dwellers to access healthcare. This is one of the key reasons why COVID-19 vaccination rates in the country are low.
[Premium Times] The energy expert advised governors to domesticate the electricity law and make tax break offers to encourage private sector investment in their states.
[Ghanaian Times] At least 609 people died nationwide in road crashes during the first quarter of this year, as against 553 deaths recorded last year, within the same period.
[Ghanaian Times] The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has cautioned the public to be wary of electoral misinformation and disinformation targeted at flawing this year's general election.
[Shabelle] Dhusamareb -- In a recent announcement, Galmudug's Minister of Information, Abshir Abdi Shikow, revealed that the Al-Shabaab group is now severely depleted within the state's territories.
[Dabanga] Khartoum -- Clashes between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and its paramilitary counterpart, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), continue in various parts of the country. Artillery shelling led to the death of a person in El Obeid, the capital of North Kordofan, yesterday. The Sudanese ...
A strange finish at the Beijing Half Marathon on Sunday led to an investigation and penalties.
[WHO] A new oral vaccine for cholera has received prequalification by the World Health Organization (WHO) on 12 April. The inactivated oral vaccine Euvichol-S has a similar efficacy to existing vaccines but a simplified formulation, allowing opportunities to rapidly increase production capacity.
[Business Day Africa] Kenya and Uganda are bracing for renewed trade tensions following Kampala's decision to raise taxes on Kenyan produce by Ksh3 per kilogramme.
[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- The European Union (EU) has issued a stern warning against paying ransom to Somali pirates, citing concerns that such payments could fuel further hijackings in the Indian Ocean and the Gulf of Aden.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Opposition leader Raila Odinga on Friday led Azimio leaders in condoling the wife of the late Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Francis Ogolla Aileen at his Nairobi home.
[State Department] Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard R. Verma will travel to Cameroon, Ethiopia, and Angola April 21-25.
[Liberian Observer] Lucas Richards, the American Missionary acquitted by Criminal Court 'B' of attempted murder charges, may likely not be allowed to leave the country anytime soon.
[New Times] Nigeria's Afrofusion sensation and Grammy-winning Damini Ogulu, commonly known as Burna Boy, among many more Africans celebrities have secured spots on Time magazine's list of the world's most influential people 2024.
[ANGOP] Luanda -- The Permanent Representative of Angola to the United Nations, Francisco José da Cruz, stated last Thursdy, at the Organization's headquarters in New York, that the modernization of the transport and logistics network is one of the Angolan Government's main priorities ...
[Ghanaian Times] An International Arbitration Tribunal has ruled on February 28, 2024, that the international arbitration instituted by Cassius Mining Company Limited against Ghana shall be conducted before a High Court in Ghana, and not London, United Kingdom.
[VOA] Gaborone, Botswana -- A coalition of churches in Botswana has voiced its opposition to parliament's latest effort to amend the constitution to include gay rights.
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- In the midst of rapid internet usage expansion and a surge in social media adoption, Ethiopia is witnessing a significant rise in its online community.
Sprinter Christine Mboma says an enforced hiatus impacted her mental health but she did not lose hope of a return.
[Premium Times] The reaction is contained in a statement issued on Thursday and shared with PREMIUM TIMES by the company's Head of Corporate Communications, Victoria Uwadoka.
[Nile Post] Following a successful event last year that attracted thousands, Vumbula Uganda Festival is returning to Jinja from May 31 until June 3, 2024 at Nile Nest Resort.
[Premium Times] He originally set out to do 58 hours, Onakoya persevered for a grueling 60 hours.
[New Era] Johannesburg -- A drought that pushed millions of people into hunger across southern Africa has been driven mostly by the El Nino weather pattern -- not climate change, scientists said yesterday. Zambia, Zimbabwe and Malawi have declared a national disaster over the severe dry spell ...
Extreme heat linked to the deaths of hundreds of people would not have happened without global warming.
[New Dawn] Monrovia -- The Liberian Senate plenary has ordered an investigation into the Ministry of Public for awarding contracts worth over US$21 to several contractors without legislative approval.
[Daily Trust] Former media aide to Atiku Abubakar, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Daniel Bwala, has faulted the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for declaring the immediate past governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, wanted.
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Aggrieved commercial motorcyclists in Monrovia and other parts adjacent are threatening to consistently stage violent protests beginning today April 19, over attempt by the Unity Party (UP) led-government of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai to restrict their movement ...
[New Dawn] Liberia's Open Government Partnership Secretariat capacitates local journalists for effective budget performance monitoring.
Abshir Rageh had to sneak out from home to see bootleg Indian films and “Rambo” at a makeshift cinema. Now, he’s creating dramas that draw millions of online views in a country inching toward stability.
[VOA] United Nations -- Two senior United Nations officials raised the alarm Friday that an attack on the North Darfur capital of El Fasher could be imminent and may trigger a deadly intercommunal conflict across Darfur.
[Premium Times] The gunmen attacked the palace of the traditional ruler at about 9 p.m. on Thursday
[GroundUp] City of Ekurhuleni has not helped the residents who have reported the issues for nearly a year
[Nyasa Times] Former Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) vice president for the south, Kondwani Nankhumwa has taken up on social media platforms to tell his followers that he will soon announce his next political move following his unprecedented expulsion from the party he helped to found.
[New Times] Rwanda is seeking to amend its mineral tax law with a view to to promote value addition for higher revenues and discourage the exportation of the valuable natural substances in raw form, according to a bill under scrutiny in parliament.
[Nyasa Times] Malawi has told the United States of America and European countries to lift sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe.
[Premium Times] Mr Alebiosu takes the crown from Adesola Adeduntan, who gave up the role abruptly on Saturday even though he was due to complete his tenure in December.
[Premium Times] Plaintiff says the judgement will improve access to justice for low-income litigants across the state.
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- FrontPage Africa has learned that ongoing political and legal disputes between the executive branch and the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) are causing disruptions in the communications sector.
Ghanaian artist Ibrahim Mahama gives a well-loved London landmark a bold pink makeover.
[Africa Renewal] Integrity is key as world's largest carbon market auction is held in Nairobi
[The Herald] Zimbabwe will draw from its heroic past, human capital and mineral resources to confront and triumph against any form of adversity, including sustained attempts to weaken the country's currency and drive up inflation, President Mnangagwa has said.
[Dabanga] Washington D.C. -- After the US special envoy to Sudan, Tom Periello, told Radio Dabanga that the Jedda negotiations will resume in May, Cameron Hudson, a senior fellow in the Africa Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) in Washington, has ruled out that ...
[UN News] The year-long ongoing war in Sudan is "a crisis of epic proportions", and the world must rethink the way it supports the Sudanese people amid rampant atrocities against civilians and no end in sight, top UN and African Union officials warned the Security Council on Friday.
Authorities say the reforms are necessary, but opponents say they will lengthen the president's rule.
[The Conversation Africa] Esther Mahlangu is having a retrospective of her world famous art in Cape Town. Now 88, the South African visual artist is best known for her colourful large-scale murals in the traditional patterns and colours of the Ndebele people of South Africa - once famously ...
[Premium Times] With the Ibadan security breach, the police and other units of the intelligence community have once more been exposed for their gross incompetence.
[Premium Times] PREMIUM TIMES reported the appointment of Mr Alebiosu following the surprised resignation of Adesola Adeduntan
[Business Day Africa] Tea worth Ksh2 billion was withdrawn from the market in the latest sale, as the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) sought to stimulate demand by reducing the minimum price of the beverage and releasing older stocks.
The troops were patrolling a village in Niger state when they were attacked by what the army calls "terrorists" - and more stories
[Business Day Africa] The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) has launched a nationwide public awareness campaign aimed at educating Kenyans on safeguarding their personal data, privacy, and avenues for lodging complaints.
[DW] The boat passengers were reportedly on their way to a funeral when the boat sank. Authorities said they were still looking for other people, with the total number of passengers still unknown.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has reiterated his vow when he took over office in August 2022 that extrajudicial killings and executions will never happen under his watch.
[New Times] On April 21, 1994, the United Nations disregarded the urgent calls regarding the escalating crisis in Rwanda as the UN Security Council amended the UNAMIR mandate and withdrew a portion of its troops from the country.
The 29-year-old chess master plays for 58 consecutive hours and counting on New York's Times Square.
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- Thousands of traders, who had shut their shops in Kampala and other towns, called off their strike on April 20, claiming a tentative victory following a meeting with President Yoweri Museveni.
[Children of Kabwe] On Friday, April 19 The Johannesburg High Court granted permission to appeal an earlier ruling denying class action certification for 140,000 women and children in Kabwe, Zambia.
Gen Francis Ogolla was in the west of the country when his helicopter went down killing 10.
[COP28 UAR] COP28 President Dr. Sultan Al Jaber was recognized with an award by the World Energy Council for his leadership in advancing the energy transition through the delivery of the historic UAE Consensus.
[The Herald] Hana Taylor, Bulawayo's top rider, is worried that she may not be at her best when the Confederation of African Cycling (CAC) 2024 BMX Championships take place at Busters tomorrow and on Sunday.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kalonzo Musyoka, a Co-principal of Azimio, has urged the government to publicly disclose the cause of General Francis Ogolla's death once investigations are completed.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- After smashing the women-only world record at the London Marathon, Olympics champion Peres Jepchirchir has now set her sights on another gold at this summer's games in Paris.
[RFI] A Paris court is preparing to deliver its verdict on corruption charges against Pascaline Bongo, the daughter and chief of staff of Gabon's late president, Omar Bongo. She is accused of accepting millions of euros to help a French company secure contracts.
[Nyasa Times] The Malawi Law Society (MLS) has summoned lawyer Andrew Mdala to a disciplinary hearing for allegedly failing to square a K68,000 fuel and oil bill at a gas station in Blantyre for over a year.
[VOA] Maputo, Mozambique -- The U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, known as OCHA, is seeking $413 million in emergency aid to support over 1 million people in northern Mozambique dealing with climate disasters and an insurgency concentrated in the province of Cabo Delgado.
[Sightsavers] A pioneering eye health project in Malawi has broken barriers to health equity by bringing health services to community level. The project, supported by international development organisation Sightsavers, reached over 122,000 people, including women and people with disabilities, ...
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Lorna Ogolla, the daughter of the late military chief General Francis Ogolla has implored Kenyans to embrace a pursuit of excellence despite adversities, echoing her father's legacy.
[New Zimbabwe] OPPOSITION leader Nelson Chamisa says the political arena under President Emmerson Mnangagwa's rule has worsened and slipped the country into a one-party dictatorship.
[Independent (Kampala)] Cairo, Egypt -- Uganda has been endorsed to the Khartoum Process Steering Committee, an announcement made during the Senior Officials' Meeting taking place in Cairo, Egypt 17th -18th April 2024
The uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) party takes its name and logo from the now-disbanded ANC armed wing.
It means the US will lose its primary base where it monitors regional Islamist activity.
[IPS] Apex, North Carolina / Dublin, Ireland -- Michelle Bachelet is a formidable candidate to be the next UN Secretary-General. Some would even make her the frontrunner, should she choose to stand. Bachelet was the first female head of state in Chile, having served as president on two separate ...
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Senators are accusing the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) of dropping their guard and exposing farmers to sub-standard fertilisers.
[New Republic] The opposition Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) through its Acting National Chairman, Atty. Janga A. Kowo has expressed grave concern over what it terms as mass dismissal, harassment, arrests, brutalization and torture of former personnel of the Executive Protection Service ...
[The Herald] The Standards Association of Zimbabwe (SAZ) has called for professionalism among local businesses so they can operate sustainably and compete at the international level.
[WFP] Kampala -- The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has welcomed a contribution of US$11 million from USAID, on behalf of the American people. This additional funding brings USAID's total support for refugees in Uganda to nearly $83 million since the beginning of Fiscal Year 2023. ...
[New Zimbabwe] A CLAMPDOWN on illegal foreign exchange dealers operating on the streets of Harare has netted a total 65, who are set to appear in court this Monday, April 22, 2024.
[The Conversation Africa] Lagos is a city of two halves: money dripping in the corridors of corporate offices, and stagnant water dripping in the slums that are home to over 20 million. Residents of informal settlements grapple with the daily challenges that come with inadequate infrastructure, ...
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Two international organisations are targeting thousands of youthful farmers in several semi-arid counties for training in profitable agriculture.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- One person has been killed after a perimeter wall at an apartment building collapsed in Ruaka during heavy rains.
[The Herald] THE sight of strips of meat, hung on a string attached to two wooden poles for preservation as biltong, fills Khethiwe Sibanda with a sense of hopelessness. The meat being preserved comes from a beast her children slaughtered, not by choice, but out of desperation to salvage ...
[USIP] ECOWAS has proven it can solve crises. But like U.N. and other bodies, it needs updating.
[UNEP] It is easy to get discouraged by the state of the planet.
[Africa CDC] Nairobi -- To strengthen regional cross-border Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE) readiness during public health emergencies, Africa CDC, UNICEF, IFRC, and WHO (the Collective Service core partners) as well as IOM, READY and the UK-PHRST, organized ...
[VOA] Monday marks Earth Day, which for more than 50 years has placed a focus on clean air and water, addressing pollution and championing conservation efforts.
[OCHA] Briefing to the Security Council on the Humanitarian Situation in Sudan by Edem Wosornu, Director, Operations and Advocacy for OCHA, on behalf of Martin Griffiths, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator
[The Herald] Deep in Mataga, Mberengwa District in the heart of the Midlands Province, a transformative initiative under the Presidential Community Fisheries Programme has taken root, breathing new life into the local economy.
[African Union] Adopted by the Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU) at its 1209th meeting, held on 18 April 2024, on Briefing on the Situation in Sudan.
[State Department] Special Advisor on International Disability Rights (SAIDR) Sara Minkara is traveling to Kenya April 22 to 26 to meet with host government officials to support continued U.S.-Kenyan relations on the development of assistive technology, inclusive education, and employment ...
[Unicef] New York/Oslo -- Between 2018 and 2022, explosive weapons were responsible for nearly half - 49.8 per cent - of the more than 47,500 instances of children killed and maimed that were verified by the United Nations, in more than 24 conflict zones globally. The vast majority of these ...
[Premium Times] Representatives from regional and sub-regional organisations, civil society and various entities of the United Nations will attend the meeting.
[African Arguments] Lord Leverhulme's 1911 concession in the Congo, is now held by an African-run New York-based private equity firm with strong links to global philanthropy.
[The Herald] The government has committed to increase support to the Sport and Recreation Club system which is now in full throttle across the country following its launch a few years ago.
[New Zimbabwe] Gospel musician Ivy Kombo and her husband, Admire Kasi's efforts to block tendering of exhibits in the matter they are accused of illegally acquiring conversion certificates to practice law in Zimbabwe failed last week after the court ruled this was a triable issue.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kenya Red Cross has mobilized tactical teams to aid in search and rescue efforts in various parts of Nairobi affected by Saturday's heavy rainfall.
[United States Senate] Washington, DC -- Today, U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-Md.), Chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, delivered a speech on the Senate floor marking one year since the onset of civil war in Sudan, and calling on the United States and our international partners ...
A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond.
[Premium Times] "It is virtually a grant. It is for about 40 years, ten years moratorium and about 1 per cent interest. So that also is part of the flow you can count," an official said.
[Reporter] The Fund forecasts 6.2 percent 2024 growth rate for Ethiopian economy
[IMF] PARTICIPANTS: ABEBE AEMRO SELASSIE - Director, African Department; TATIANA MOSSOT - Senior Communications Officer
[United States Senate] Washington, DC -- Today, U.S. Senators Ben Cardin (D-Md.) and Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, along with U.S. Representatives Gregory Meeks (D-N.Y.) and Michael McCaul (R-Texas), Ranking Member and Chairman of the ...
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Following recent episodes of violent confrontation in the Raya Alamata district, located within the South Tigray Zone, the diplomatic missions of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States based in Addis Abeba have conveyed ...
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- China's Grand World Investment Holding Group has expressed desire to engage in the manufacturing sector of Ethiopia.
[Premium Times] The state policing bill currently before the National Assembly seeks the removal of police from the exclusive legislative list to the concurrent list.
Almost 29,000 people are displaced by fighting along the border of the Tigray and Amhara regions.
[allAfrica] Dar es Salaam, Tanzania -- "Did you know hundreds of thousands of women die in childbirth every year? Dr Anita Zaidi is determined to change that."
[ISS] Despite pre-election rhetoric, long-standing principles and regional realities will likely guide international relations.
[DW] The price of cocoa on the global market soared to a record high in April, but African farmers are struggling to make ends meet. In countries like Ghana, the local pricing system has left many frustrated and hopeless.
[Nigeria Health Watch] The Nigerian health sector is severely underfunded. Each budget year, the majority of health advocates lament the federal government's inability to meet the Abuja Declaration's target of allocating at least 15% of the country's budget to the health sector. Although ...
After a late-night parliamentary sitting, the plan to send some asylum seekers to the East African country is set to become law.
[DW] The British upper house approved a plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said the government has already chartered commercial jets that would be ready within months.
At least 58 people are known to have died in a boating disaster that was caught on camera.
[VOA] A Pentagon spokesman said Monday the U.S. has begun discussions with the military government of Niger about withdrawing of some 1,000 U.S. troop from two air bases in the nation.
Parliamentary stand-off ends, opening the way for asylum seekers to be sent to the African country.
[The Conversation Africa] Malaria incidents are on the rise. There were 249 million cases of this parasitic disease in 2022, five million more than in 2021. Africa suffers more than any other region from malaria, with 94% of cases and 95% of deaths worldwide.
[New Times] UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said that the UK-Rwanda migration deal will finally get operational within a period of 10 to 12 weeks as the first flight of illegal migrants from the UK will fly to Rwanda.
[New Era] Nairobi -- With a 19-gun cannon salute and a religious ceremony, Kenya on Saturday paid a military tribute to its army chief who died in a helicopter accident this week. Kenyan president William Ruto, along with deputy president Rigathi Gachagua and opposition leader Raila Odinga, ...
“Funeral for Justice,” the musician from Niger’s album due next month, amps up the urgency in his work: “I want you to know how serious this is.”
[DW] The British Parliament is once again voting on a plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said the flights will go ahead "come what may."
[Independent (Kampala)] Analysis -- The Africa Fertilizer Financing Mechanism (AFFM) has secured a CAD$10 million (US$7.3 million) funding commitment from Global Affairs Canada, aimed at enhancing food production and increasing income for about 800,000 smallholder farmers across Africa.
[DW] El Nino is causing extreme weather events in East Africa and a crippling drought in the south of the continent. Experts say immediate action is needed to tackle famine and displacement.
[The Point] The National Water and Electronic Company (NAWEC) with funding from the World Bank last week laid a foundation stone for a US$66 million electricity project called ECOREAP, which will electrify over 298 communities in The Gambia.
[Premium Times] "The minimum age of entry into the university is 18, but we have seen students who are 15, 16 years going in for the entrance examination."
[The Point] President Adama Barrow hosted a delegation of Gambian Newspaper publishers, led by their President, Pap Saine of the Point Newspaper, to discuss strengthening the relations between the Government and the Publishers.
[The Point] Prominent youth leader Marr Nyang, who doubles as the Executive Director of Gambia Participate and Omar Cham, the Speaker of the National Youth Parliament (NYP) among other young people in NBR have been arrested in the early hours of Sunday morning, The Point has been reliably informed.
Rwanda is gearing up to welcome deported asylum seekers once the landmark UK bill is passed.
[WWF] As negotiators head into the fourth and penultimate UN talks on a global plastic pollution treaty, known as INC-4, a WWF analysis of states' submissions to the treaty's revised draft text shows that the majority of states support ambitious and legally-binding global rules across the ...
[Nile Post] Police have advised motorists to use alternatives routes to enable ongoing works to repair the section of Kampala-Masaka highway that caved in on Sunday continue smoothly.
Abubakar Salim set up his own studio to tell a personal tale of grief inspired by his Kenyan heritage.
[The Point] Veteran Gambian journalist and co-founder of The Point newspaper, Pap Saine, who doubles as the chairperson of the Newspaper Publishers Association (NEPA) has revealed that the Gambian leader has assured them of his continuous commitment to press freedom and also his desire ...
How the country's former president is thwarting attempts to bar him from contesting the polls.
The creatures shed light on how new viruses might spread from animals to humans, researchers say.
[The Point] Mr President, it is gratifying to see the newly elected Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye make its first visit to The Gambia, to discuss pertinent issues including cementing the existing bilateral relations between the two sister countries with you.
[The Point] As part of its outreach programme to meet key stakeholders, the Newspaper Publishers Association (NEPA) on Friday held a meeting with President Adama Barrow at State House. The meeting came after a month-old request was made by NEPA to introduce the association which is the umbrella ...
Part of a team flown in to fight the deadly virus in 1976, Dr. Breman also worked to stamp out tropical diseases like smallpox, malaria and Guinea worm.
Britain’s Parliament passed contentious legislation to allow the deportation of asylum seekers to the African country, a political victory for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.