Zambia kills stray lions that prompted move to close schools
The two lions are said to have killed 16 cows in a span of two weeks.
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Africa: Africa Needs Home-Grown Tech to Counter Onslaught
[The Herald] Day in day out, Africa faces new challenges in remaining focused on development projects that transform the lives of its people for the better, outside Western Europe lenses.
South Africa MP suspended for racist language
A video of the DA MP resurfaced on social media after he was seen using racial slurs.
Africa: Leaders Gather in Paris to Discuss Boosting Vaccine Production in Africa
[RFI] Several senior African politicians are in Paris on Thursday for talks with French President Emmanuel Macron at a global summit where a billion dollars will be formally pledged to increase the production of vaccines in Africa.
Africa: Govt Debt Is Symptom, Not Cause
[IPS] Developing country governments are being blamed for irresponsibly borrowing too much. The resulting debt stress has blocked investments and growth in this unequal and unfair world economic order.
Africa: World Must Stand With Refugee-Hosting Nations
[UNDP] "I can now dream and hope for a better tomorrow," said Patrick Anyanzo. A refugee from South Sudan, he has carved out a new life in Uganda. The 22-year-old is putting the final touches on a piece of furniture. He uses tools received as part of a UNDP-supported training
Africa: Nigeria, U.S. Coy to Launch First Human Spaceflight in Africa
[Vanguard] Nigeria and the Space Exploration and Research Agency (SERA) from Delaware, USA, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to send the first Nigerian to space.
Africa: Sanctions On Russian Diamonds - Good or Bad for Africa?
[DW] Diamond-rich African nations are ramping up production to fill the gap left by the G7 sanctions on Russian diamonds. But not all countries are happy about the ban.
Africa: WHO Africa Releases Groundbreaking Guidance to Boost Fight Against Sickle Cell Disease
[WHO-AFRO] Brazzaville -- World Health Organization (WHO) in the African Region today released groundbreaking new guidance to help strengthen efforts to address the growing threat of sickle cell disease in the region.
Africa: Container Shortage, Port Congestion to Increase Africa's Goods Costs
[Business Day Africa] Africa faces rising goods costs as global freight charges soar, a move that will significantly impact the continent.
Africa: Climate Change Is Helping the H5N1 Bird Flu Virus Spread and Evolve
[The Conversation Africa] The spread of the highly pathogenic avian influenza virus H5N1 among animals is unprecedented having been found on all continents -- except Oceania -- with the United Nations calling it "a global zoonotic animal pandemic."
Africa: Investing in Youth to Counter Hate Speech
[Africa Renewal] International Day for Countering Hate Speech is marked on 18 June annually to promote dialogue and tolerance
Africa: Nigeria, Africa to Witness Rise of Drug Abuse Among Youths - UNODC
[Daily Trust] The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has raised an alarm that Nigeria and some African countries would witness 40% rise in the population of drug users especially the youth population if urgent measures are not taken.
Africa: Heat Exposure During Pregnancy Can Lead to a Lifetime of Health Problems
[The Conversation Africa] Climate change is one of the greatest public health threats humanity has ever faced.
New faces of protest - Kenya's Gen Z anti-tax revolutionaries
Young people angered by tax storm Nairobi in a surprise revolt devoid of ethnic or political allegiances.
Ugandan designer 'depressed' after dreadlocks cut in jail
Latif Madoi was arrested for possessing military uniforms, which may be linked to opposition leader Bobi Wine.
South Africa survive scare against USA in Super 8s
South Africa survive a scare before beating USA by 18 runs in the first game of the Super 8s at the T20 World Cup.
Step-son of Malawi's ex-leader acquitted over migrant deaths
Tadikira Mafubza was arrested after dozens of suspected Ethiopian migrants were found in mass graves.
Africa: Over-Ambition, Others Fuelling Coups in Africa - -UNDP
[Vanguard] Jaji -- United Nations Development Programme, UNDP, has identified over-ambition among young military officers and the erosion of core societal values as major catalysts for the spate of coup d'état witnessed across Africa.
Thirteen banned as Uganda breaks football fixing ring
Uganda's football federation bans 13 people, including 10 referees, after uncovering a match-fixing syndicate with the help of Fifa.
