South Africa rescue point against Tanzania at Wafcon
South Africa salvage a 1-1 draw against Tanzania and the Women's Africa Cup of Nations holders are virtually assured of a place in the quarter-finals.
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Draw puts Mali on brink of Wafcon quarter-finals
Mali edge closer to a quarter-final place at the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations after coming from behind to claim a 1-1 draw against Ghana.
Africa: BYDFi's Advanced Trading Bots: Perfect for Trading Bitcoin, Solana, Polkadot, and Other Popular Altcoins
[InfoWire] Can you really keep up with the crypto markets in 2025 without automation on your side? With volatility rising and reaction time shrinking, the answer is clear--manual trading just isn't enough. That's where https://www.bydfi.com/en steps in, offering a full suite
Nigeria says it won't accept deportees from U.S.: 'We have enough problems of our own'
Nigeria's government is pushing back against U.S. efforts to send the country migrants and foreign prisoners, with Nigerian Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar quoting Public Enemy to drive home his point.
Mother mourns 'beautiful' 12-year-old shot while watching TV during Kenya protests
A stray bullet burst into Bridgit Njoki's home while police were clashing with anti-government protesters.
Africa: Emergency Vaccine Response Has Cut Infectious Disease Deaths By Nearly 60 Percent Since 2000
[GAVI] Geneva -- Researchers at Burnet Institute, in collaboration with Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, have provided the world's first ever look at the historical impact of emergency vaccination efforts on public health and global health security, with a comprehensive study of 210
Africa: No, Mixture of Guava Leaves, Ginseng Root, Ginger and Lemons Can't Cure Blocked Fallopian Tubes or Endometriosis - See a Doctor Instead
[Africa Check] IN SHORT: Facebook posts claiming to cure blocked fallopian tubes and endometriosis with a simple plant mixture are false. Both conditions require proven medical treatments and providing false cures online may stop people from seeking medical attention.
Africa: Suspected Mpox Cases Rise As Hotspots Record Drop In New Confirmations
[allAfrica] Monrovia -- Many countries in the region continue to grapple with mpox cases, which surged in August 2024, and suspected cases are still rising, according to the Africa Centers for Disease Control (Africa CDC). The continental health agency, however, noted a decline
Africa: The Race Towards Clean Energy - a World Still Gripped By Coal
[IPS] United Nations -- Global investments in energy exceeded USD 3 trillion in 2024, with at least USD 2 trillion being invested in clean energy technology and infrastructure. Infrastructure. Despite that progress, fossil fuel consumption continues to rise with little sign of
Africa: Rights, Not Rations - How Human Relationships Can Reshape Refugee Policy
[The New Humanitarian] Katalyeba, Uganda -- This is about an ethos that any humanitarian agency can adopt: build relationships first, and let those relationships guide what you do.
Wafcon return provides 'hope' in eastern DR Congo
Residents of eastern DR Congo say the country's appearance at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations provides hope at a time of conflict.
Africa: Berg Winds in South Africa - the Winter Weather Pattern That Increases Wildfire Risks
[The Conversation Africa] Winter in some parts of South Africa is a time of low (or no) rainfall and high fire danger. Sheldon Strydom studies the relationship between weather and fire, in particular how Berg winds, also known as mountain flow events, are linked to periods of
Africa: UN Funding Crisis Threatens Work of Human Rights Council
[IPS] The United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC) has expressed concern at the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights' announcement that certain activities mandated by the council cannot be delivered due to a lack of funding. The council has sought clarity on why certain
Africa: Regional Trade Could Focus South Africa's Muddled Foreign Policy
[ISS] Coalition governance is messy, but parties should be able to agree on prioritising economic growth and trade into Africa.
Nigeria has 'enough problems' and can't take deportees from US, minister says
Nigeria cannot accept Venezuelans because "we already have over 230 million people," says the foreign minister.
Africa: 'No One Should Be Left Behind' By Africa's Health System, Says Dr. Ogwell
[allAfrica] "One key challenge I remain deeply committed to addressing is ensuring no one is left behind by the health system, no matter where they live," says Dr Ahmed Ogwell Ouma, the CEO and President of VillageReach, a global non-profit dedicated to strengthening health
PBS documentary 'Made in Ethiopia' looks at Chinese investment in Africa
The new PBS documentary "Made in Ethiopia" explores China's increasing investment footprint in Africa through three women whose lives are deeply affected by the largest industrial park in Ethiopia.
Africa: She Fought for the Girl the World Left Behind - Natalia Kanem's UN Legacy
[UN News] When Natalia Kanem reflects on her eight-year tenure at the helm of the UN reproductive health agency, she doesn't begin with global statistics, boardroom breakthroughs, or even memories of her visits to refugee camps.
Africa: Countries Must Urgently Step Up to Transform their HIV Responses Amid An International Funding Crisis That Risks Millions of Lives
[UNAIDS] GENEVA/JOHANNESBURG - UNAIDS today launched its 2025 Global AIDS Update, AIDS, Crisis and the Power to Transform, which shows that a historic funding crisis is threatening to unravel decades of progress unless countries can make radical shifts to HIV programming and
Africa: Oxfam Reaction to ICIJ Investigation Exposing the World Bank's Harmful Privatization of Healthcare in Africa
[Oxfam] In response to the investigation by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) revealing how World Bank-backed healthcare investments are deepening poverty and denying care in Africa, Oxfam International's Health Policy Manager Anna Marriott said:
Africa: U.S. Introduces New $250 Visa Integrity Fee for Workers, Students, Others
[Vanguard] The United States has announced a new $250 Visa Integrity Fee that will apply to most non-immigrant visa categories beginning in fiscal year 2025.
Africa: Report Stresses the Need for Effective Service Delivery in Africa.
[New Dawn] MONROVIA, July 11, 2025 - The World Bank's annual Country Policy and Institutional Assessment (CPIA) report for Sub-Saharan Africa, released Thursday, reveals that despite a stable average CPIA score for the region, there is an urgent need for governments in Africa
Africa: HIV/Aids Funding Crisis Risks Reversing Decades of Global Progress
[IPS] United Nations -- UNAIDS called the funding crisis a ticking time bomb, saying the impact of the US cuts to the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) could result in 4 million unnecessary AIDS-related deaths by 2029.
Africa: Fight to End Aids - 'This Is Not Just a Funding Gap - It's a Ticking Time Bomb'
[UN News] Devastating funding cuts from international donors are hitting countries hardest affected by HIV -- but many are showing remarkable resilience and determination to keep progress alive.
Africa: Can We Close the Leadership Leak? Andia Chakava Reflects On True Leadership Parity
[Graça Machel Trust] Recently, the Graça Machel Trust, through its Afrishela Fund, joined forces with 2X Global to co-host an Investor Meetup in Nairobi. This brought together impact investors, venture capitalists, and fund managers to explore the evolving landscape of
Africa: Africa's Plants - a Database Project Has Recorded 65,000 Species - and Is Still Growing
[The Conversation Africa] The African Plant Database lists 65,000 species of flowering plants, ferns and conifers found on the African continent and Madagascar. Since 2006, every plant species ever documented in Africa and Madagascar has been included in the massive online
Africa: Afrishela Fund's Alternative Credit Assessment - Another Promising Approach to Narrowing the Gender Financing Gap
[Graça Machel Trust] Insights from the World Bank GROW Expo
Africa: Mastering Self-Advocacy and Closing the Sale - Lessons in Confidence, Community and Courage
[Graça Machel Trust] "Networking is more than meeting people - it's about showing up, standing out, and seizing the moment." These words set the tone for the Women Creating Wealth session held on 25 April 2025, themed Mastering Self-Advocacy and Closing a Sale. The session
War crimes being committed in Sudan, ICC believes
The court says there are "reasonable grounds" to believe claims of war crimes in western Sudan.
