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Africa: Sick of Being Told to 'Just Lose Weight'? Health Promotion Shouldn't Come With Weight Stigma
[The Conversation Africa] Have you ever gone to your GP to find out why you're always tired, only to be told to lose weight?
Africa: LRA Mobilizes 24 African Countries Against Transnational Crime
[Liberian Observer] The Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) has mobilized Customs intelligence officials from 24 African countries to strengthen regional cooperation against transnational crime, as authorities warn that criminal networks are increasingly exploiting weak border
Can Flour Mills help rebuild Nigeria’s troubled countryside?
For Nigeria’s food companies, rebuilding rural livelihoods could be more than corporate social responsibility. It may be essential to securing their agricultural supplies.
Why Nigeria’s banks are lending less than their francophone peers
A widening divide in lending strategies is emerging across Africa’s banking sector, as regulatory pressures and domestic growth reshape how the continent’s biggest financial institutions deploy their deposits.
Africa: Africa CDC Stands With Kenya, Calls for Lifting of Unjustified Ebola Travel Restrictions
[Africa CDC] The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) expresses its strong solidarity with the Government and people of the Republic of Kenya and supports their call for the urgent review and lifting of the Ebola-related travel restrictions imposed by
AFIS 2026: In Angola, African finance faces the challenge of funding the real economy
Luanda hosts the fifth edition of the Africa Financial Summit (AFIS) on 3–4 November. Bringing together more than 1,250 participants, the summit aims to turn individual success stories into productive investment.
Uganda arrests former army deputy chief stripped of military rank
Military spokesman says security forces recently recovered 15 guns in Elwelu's possession.
Why a US-Russia showdown left Morocco celebrating
An impasse between the US and Russia at the UN means its peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara has ended after 35 years.
Which African countries have the largest naval forces?
From the Strait of Hormuz to the Red Sea, conflicts and maritime tensions are disrupting vital trade routes and putting Africa’s security interests at stake. But how strong are the continent’s navies, and which countries are investing most in their fleets?
South Africa: Can fragmented parties find common ground after municipal elections?
With a record 546 parties contesting Wednesday’s elections and polls pointing to coalition governments across major cities, the question is whether political rivals can agree on who governs and keep those alliances together.
Africa: Canex Wknd - Turning Africa's Cultural Power Into Economic Wealth
[Premium Times] Hosting CANEX WKND provides Nigeria with an opportunity to demonstrate its creative capacity and strengthen its position as a meeting point for African commerce and culture.
Africa: A Call for Digital Protection and Decisive Prosecution in Southern Africa
[MISA] On this International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists 2026, commemorated annually on 2 November, the Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) stands in solidarity with journalists, media workers, and defenders of free expression throughout Southern
Africa: UN Launches Insurance Safety Net to Help Protect Families Before Disasters Strike
[OCHA] (New York, 2 November 2026) The United Nations has launched a first-of-its-kind insurance programme that could unlock up to US$40 million in additional funding to help reach people before they lose their homes, food or livelihoods when multiple disasters threaten at
Africa: Generic HIV Prevention Injection Moves Closer to 120 Countries After FDA Approval
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Access to a twice-yearly HIV prevention injection is moving closer to millions of people in low- and middle-income countries after Dr. Reddy's Laboratories secured tentative approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the first
Africa: AU Urges African Governments to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The African Union has called on African governments to strengthen mechanisms for protecting journalists and ensure attacks against media workers are investigated and prosecuted, warning that persistent impunity is undermining press freedom and democratic
Africa: WHO Convenes First Africa Health Data Forum in Nairobi to Drive Coordinated Action
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The World Health Organization (WHO) will convene the first Africa Health Data Forum in Nairobi next week, seeking to strengthen health information systems through country-led priorities, investment and closer coordination among development partners.
Africa: Nine Out of Ten Crimes Against Journalists Go Unpunished - Unesco Report
[RFI] Monday marks the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists - chosen in memory of Ghislaine Dupont and Claude Verlon, two journalists from Radio France Internationale murdered in Mali on 2 November 2013. According to a report by Unesco, attacks and
Africa: New Multisectoral Framework to Cocreate National Multisectoral Action Plan to Improve NCDs, Injuries and Mental Health
[Africa CDC] Kigali, Rwanda -- African Union Member States are a step closer to a coordinated response to non-communicable diseases (NCDs), injuries and mental health conditions following the finalisation of a multisectoral action plan at a five-day technical meeting convened
Africa: Coronation Pushes Africa's Private Capital, Infrastructure Financing Agenda
[This Day] Coronation Group is set to advance discussions on mobilising domestic capital and expanding institutional investors' participation in infrastructure financing at the Africa Financial Summit (AFIS) 2026, as two of its senior executives prepare to share insights on
Africa: African Leaders Converge On Abuja for Leadership Talks
[Daily Trust] AFLeading voices from government, business, technology, finance and civil society will converge in Abuja on Tuesday for the 2nd edition of the Oxford Global Think Tank (OGTT) Leadership Conference, a high-level gathering focused on charting practical pathways to a
Africa: Ghana's BRIC's Ambition - Why Governance Will Decide the Outcome
[Ghanaian Times] On October 6, 2026, Ghana announced that it would apply to engage with BRICS following Cabinet approval. Six days later, the Foreign Affairs Minister clarified that Ghana was seeking Partner Country status, not full membership. The distinction matters: Ghana is
Africa: Apology Without Reparatory Justice Not Enough - Pres Mahama
[Ghanaian Times] Ghana has endorsed calls for structured and good-faith dialogue involving the African Union (AU), the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), the African diaspora and countries involved in the transatlantic slave trade and chattel enslavement.
Africa: Africa's Downstream Petroleum Sector At Defining Point of Transformation - NMDPRA's Ex-CEO
[Premium Times] "Let us not merely gather to discuss Africa's energy future; let us unite--with purpose, discipline and urgency--to build it," he said.
Man guilty of stealing cash from farm owned by South African president
The case, part of the "Farmgate" scandal, has left President Cyril Ramaphosa mired in an impeachment saga.
Trump to remove Rwanda and South Africa from US trade deal
The move comes barely a week after Rwanda's defence ministry was hit with sanctions by the US Treasury.
Africa: UK Open to Formal Apology for Britain's Slave Trade Role, Rejects Reparations
[This Day] British Prime Minister, Andy Burnham has said he is open to calls for a formal apology on behalf of the country for its role in the transatlantic slave trade.
US kicks South Africa, Rwanda out of AGOA
The long-feared decision follows months of diplomatic wrangling.
Africa: Zenith Bank Reinforces Commitment to Africa's Creative Economy Through Continued Sponsorship of Art X Lagos 2026
[Premium Times] Building on its support for ART X Lagos' landmark tenth anniversary, the Bank continues its partnership with the fair, championing African artistic excellence, cultural heritage and emerging creative talent.
Dangote’s IPO a chance to dismantle old barriers, says Nigerian Exchange boss Temi Popoola
The NGX chief executive tells ‘The Africa Report’ that he wants to turn the country’s stock market into an engine of mass wealth creation. But can one spectacular listing transform the system?
Burkina Faso: Russian security firms battle for control of a gold mine
Security at Burkina Faso’s Bissa mine, operated by Nordgold, has become the stage for a rivalry between Russian companies. Letters we obtained show how RSB-Group, now sidelined, is trying to mobilise Burkinabè officials against its competitor.