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Africa: 30,000 People From 62 Countries Participating in COP30 People's Summit in Belém
[People's Dispatch] At the opening of the event, 1,300 landless peasants marched towards a boat parade with 200 vessels navigating the waters of the Guajará Bay.
Africa: UN and African Union Vow Closer Action for Peace and Development
[UN News] The UN Secretary-General called on Wednesday for action to prioritize Africa, urging the world not to turn its back on the continent.
Africa: Tomike Adeoye, Fola David, Taoma, Others Win Big At the 19th Future Awards Africa
[Premium Times] Young African innovators, creators, and changemakers honoured at the Future Awards Africa 2025. Meet the winners of the 19th Future Awards Africa
Africa: Tourism Africa Crowns New Winners in Jos
[This Day] The city of Jos, Plateau State, played host to the Miss and Mister Tourism Africa International 2025 World Finals, an event that brought together contestants from 23 African countries in a celebration of culture, creativity and tourism.
Africa: Tiktok Announces 2025 Sub-Saharan Africa Awards Nominees, Opens Voting Portal
[Premium Times] Voting for the 2025 Sub-Saharan Africa Awards is now open until 14 November 2025 (midnight CAT), allowing users to cast one vote per category each day.
Africa: Voices from African Scientists, Journalists, and Policymakers on Regional Health Priorities Ahead of COP11
[allAfrica] The saying ''Nothing Without Us is for Us'' is a powerful reminder that lasting solutions can only emerge when those most affected are included in shaping them. This call for inclusion resonates deeply as Africa prepares to participate in key global policy spaces
US calls for international action to cut weapons supply to Sudan paramilitaries
"They're committing acts of sexual violence and atrocities," says the US secretary of state, "and it needs to end immediately".
South Sudan leader sacks powerful vice-president in shock move
Bol Mel, who is sanctioned by the US for alleged corruption, had been tipped as Kiir's successor.
Africa: From Culprit to Solution Provider - Financing Africa's Sustainable Universal Healthcare Through Environmental Accountability
[allAfrica] Africa Must Pay Its Health Debt -- Before the Planet Collects
Africa: How AI is Reshaping Education Across Africa
[DW] Across Africa, schools face outdated curricula and skills gaps. Experts say AI could transform learning and create new opportunities for African youth. DW looks at how African nations are embracing the change.
Africa: UK, South Africa Return Looted Artefacts to Ghana's Ashanti King
[RFI] Britain and South Africa have returned to Asanti king Otumfuo Osei Tutu II over 130 gold and bronze artefacts looted between the 1870s and the early 20th century or bought on the open market.
Africa: UN Lists Nigeria, 15 Others As Hunger Hotspots, Warns of Looming Global Famine
[Leadership] The United Nations (UN) has raised the alarm over an impending global famine even as it said worsening conflicts and dwindling humanitarian funding were pushing millions towards acute hunger.
Africa: Vital Aid Strengthening Solidarity Between People On the Move and the Families Who Host Them
[IFRC] In Rosso, Mauritania, on the banks of the Senegal River, the constant back and forth of pirogues and ferries shapes daily life. Every day, hundreds of people cross the river, linking this Mauritanian city to its Senegalese twin of the same name on the opposite bank.
Africa: WHO Sounds Alarm Over Funding Gaps Threatening Global Fight Against Tuberculosis
[Nile Post] Tuberculosis (TB) is once again in the global spotlight as the World Health Organization (WHO) warns that years of progress in fighting the deadly disease could be undone by severe funding shortfalls and unequal access to care.
Africa: Journalists Must Not Be a Target
[IFJ] Since the beginning of 2025, at least six journalists and media workers have been killed in relation to their work in Sudan, according to IFJ data. The RSF paramilitary group has been involved in all these killings, whether through indiscriminate shelling or targeted
East Africa: Forging East Africa's Digital Transformation for Industries, Through Business Ecosystem
[Daily News] IN East Africa, we're experiencing an exciting period of business growth driven, in part, by digital transformation and its myriad of benefits such as mobile-driven financial inclusion, smarter agriculture and industrial manufacturing, critical infrastructure, data
Africa: Global Gains in Tuberculosis Response Endangered By Funding Challenges
[WHO] Tuberculosis (TB) remains one of the world's deadliest infectious killers, claiming over 1.2 million lives and affecting an estimated 10.7 million people last year, according to the WHO Global Tuberculosis Report 2025, released today. Despite measurable progress in
Africa: Adapting to a Changing Climate
[Afrobarometer] From household practices to policy priorities, climate change is impacting life across Africa.
Africa: Latest Deadly Shipwreck Highlights Need for Safer Migration
[UN News] Forty-two people are missing and presumed dead following a shipwreck off Libya - the latest fatal crossing in the Central Mediterranean, where more than 1,000 lives have been lost this year.
Africa: Millions of Lives At Risk, Warn UN Food Agencies, As Hunger Crisis Worsens
[UN News] The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and World Food Programme (WFP) warn of a major hunger emergency, with acute food insecurity set to worsen in 16 countries and territories between now and May 2026, putting millions of lives at risk.
Africa: FEDA Feda Announces Landmark Investment in A2MP to Drive Africa's Mining and Industrial Transformation
[Afreximbank] Kigali, Rwanda 12 November 2025: The Fund for Export Development in Africa (FEDA), the development equity impact investment arm of African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), is pleased to announce a US$300 million strategic investment in the Africa Minerals and
The fallout from Nigeria's spectacular $25m museum and the Benin Bronzes
Nigeria’s stunning new Museum of West African Art (Mowaa) finds itself in the crosshairs of local power politics.
French relief as Algeria frees jailed novelist at centre of diplomatic crisis
Almost a year to the day after Boualem Sansal was arrested, the Algerian president grants him a pardon.
Africa: How Essential is the Africa Tech Festival to the Continent's Innovation?
[InfoWire] The Africa Tech Festival is described as Cape Town's premier event for tech trends, innovation, and networking from Africa and elsewhere. Held from 11-13 November (10-13 November for VIP and partner events), the festival's aim is to unite tech leaders, entrepreneurs
'It's their loss': South African leader hits back at Trump's decision to skip G20 summit
Trump said it was a "total disgrace" that South Africa was hosting this month's summit.
Africa: Three Die As Migrant Boat Capsizes Off Greece's Crete
[Premium Times] ERT reported that 56 people have been rescued so far, and the search for possible further passengers was ongoing.
Nigerians praise young soldier for standing up to powerful minister
The confrontation struck a chord with many Nigerians because of Nyesom Wike's political stature.
Africa: Five Things to Know About the First G20 Held in Africa
[Vanguard] Leaders of the world's largest economies meet in Johannesburg on November 22 and 23 for the G20 summit, being held for the first time in Africa.
Africa: FEDA Announces Landmark Investment in A2MP to Drive Africa's Mining and Industrial Transformation
[Afreximbank] The Fund for Export Development in Africa (FEDA), the development equity impact investment arm of African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), is pleased to announce a US$300 million strategic investment in the Africa Minerals and Metals Processing Platform (A2MP).
Africa: South Africa Reaffirms Commitment to Equitable Water and Sanitation Access
[SAnews.gov.za] The Ministry of Water and Sanitation has reaffirmed its commitment to accelerating equitable and sustainable access to water and sanitation services across South Africa.
'His aura is amazing' - Iwobi on Aubameyang
Speaking before Nigeria face Gabon in African play-offs for the World Cup, Alex Iwobi says Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was his "big brother" at Arsenal.
At least six die in crush at Ghana military recruitment event
Thousands had turned up to El-Wak stadium, in the capital Accra, with hopes of being enlisted.
Africa: UK Government Pledges £850m to the Global Fund Replenishment
[Malaria Consortium] The United Kingdom has committed £850m to the eighth replenishment for the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria.
Central Africa: Can the ICGLR Reclaim Its Relevance in the Great Lakes Region?
[ISS] The DRC is at the centre of the region's security crisis; its position as ICGLR chair offers a chance to revive collective security.