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Africa: Western and Central Africa Regional Conference On Early Childhood Nutrition
[World Bank] LOME, May 4th, 2026 - Africa's potential for human capital development and economic growth is severely undermined by inadequate progress in improving maternal nutrition and early childhood development. Malnutrition robs children of their futures and compromises
Africa: Strengthening Cross-Border Coordination to Address Health Threats in Africa
[WHO-AFRO] Brazzaville -- As health threats continue to spread across borders, countries are strengthening how they work together to prevent and respond to outbreaks.
Africa: Ethiopian Airlines Named Africa's Best Airline 2026
[Horn Diplomat] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopian Airlines said it has been named Best Airline in Africa at the 2026 APEX Passenger Choice Awards, citing strong passenger confidence and loyalty across its global network.
Africa: The Past and Future(s) of the Postcolonial University
[African Arguments] In Femi Kayode's thriller Lightseekers (2021) the protagonist Philip Taiwo investigates the brutal murder of three students in the fictional university town of Okriki in the Niger Delta. Woven into the plot are aspects that shape the everyday life of many
Africa: Bamako Under Siege - How Coordinated Attacks Exposed the Mali Government's Fragility - and Tested the Aes
[African Arguments] The coordinated attacks that shook Mali on 25-27 April 2026 are not an anomaly. They are the culmination of a long, deteriorating security trajectory--one that has steadily eroded state authority, exposed strategic miscalculations, and now threatens to
Africa: WHO Leads Response to Cruise Ship Hantavirus Outbreak
[UN News] An outbreak of deadly hantavirus aboard a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean has triggered an international public health response.
Africa: French Senators Clear Path for Return of Kali'na Remains to French Guiana
[RFI] French senators are preparing to debate a law that will allow the remains of six Kali'na indigenous people brought to Paris to feature in a human zoo to be sent back to French Guiana, after more than 130 years in the vaults of a museum in Paris.
Africa: What's Stopping Kids From Learning Useful Skills? Short Answer - Exams
[The Conversation Africa] Across Africa and beyond, education systems are shifting to curricula designed to build critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Mali junta leader names himself defence minister after predecessor killed
Former Defence Minister Sadio Camara was killed in a massive offensive by combined jihadist and separatist forces.
Africa: Africa's Travel Indaba to Drive Economic Growth
[SAnews.gov.za] Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille says Africa's Travel Indaba is a powerful celebration of the continent's extraordinary potential to drive economic growth through tourism.
Africa: Minister Gwarube Calls for Urgent Africa-Wide Investment in Early Childhood Development
[SAnews.gov.za] Basic Education Minister, Siviwe Gwarube, has called for urgent and sustained investment in Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) as a critical foundation for improving learning outcomes, advancing gender equality, and driving long-term economic growth
Africa: Turkey Raises Residence Permit Fee By 930 Percent for Nigerians, 36 Other African Countries
[This Day] Abuja -- Turkey has commenced a sweeping increase in residence permit application fees, raising certain categories for Nigerians, and nationals of about 36 other African countries by as much as 930 per cent, the Directorate General of Migration Management announced
Africa: President Ramaphosa Calls for Reparations to Address Africa's Colonial Legacy
[SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa has renewed calls for reparations to address the enduring impact of colonialism and slavery on the African continent, arguing that meaningful redress must support development and economic justice.
East Africa: Tanzania's Resilience Reinforces Position As East Africa's Investment Powerhouse
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- IN a world where political shocks often unsettle markets and deter investment, Tanzania offers a compelling story of resilience and recovery.
Africa: Open Doors Without Conditions: What China's Zero-Tariff Policy Signals for Africa's Economic Future
[Capital FM] On May 1, 2026, China opened its market to 53 African countries through a zero-tariff policy, a bold step that could redefine Africa's economic future. The move signals a clear and strategic departure from the prevailing approach taken by many Western powers toward
Africa: Africa Forward Summit to Explore New Financing Models for Continental Security, Foreign Affairs Says
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The upcoming Africa Forward Summit is expected to advance high-level dialogue on institutional frameworks, financing mechanisms, and international partnerships aimed at strengthening African-led security solutions as a foundation for long-term stability
Africa: African Countries Up Efforts to Tax High-Income Individuals
[IPS] Bulawayo, Zimbabwe -- African countries are exploring ways to tax high-earning individuals as the continent seeks to expand its revenue collection amid what experts say is a growing gulf between rich and poor.
New alliance shakes up Nigerian political landscape
Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso, who came third and fourth respectively in the last elections, switch parties.
Africa: African Groups Push for Stronger Disease Surveillance Systems
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- More than 20 civil society and community organisations across Africa have urged governments to prioritise epidemic preparedness and disease surveillance, warning that weak systems could undermine responses to future outbreaks.
Southern Africa: Misa Launches Sixth Edition of the Southern Africa Press Freedom Report
[MISA] The report exposes a pervasive crisis of Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TFGBV).
Africa: What Is Hantavirus, the Disease That Has Killed 3 Cruise Ship Passengers?
[The Conversation Africa] Three people have died after a suspected outbreak of hantavirus on a cruise ship in the middle of the Atlantic ocean. At least one other passenger is in intensive care in South Africa.
Africa: Kindness as Infrastructure: What Africa--and the World--Can Learn from the Frontlines of Global Airports
[allAfrica] In the modern world, airports are more than transit points. They are emotional crossroads -- where hope, anxiety, loss, and opportunity intersect in real time. Every day, millions of passengers move through these spaces, carrying not just luggage, but stories.