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Central Africa: Fit to Prosper - Investing in Health for Jobs and Development in Western and Central Africa
[World Bank] Excellencies, distinguished guests, and partners, we have convened here in Accra today to discuss, quite literally, the health of Western and Central Africa. It is a matter of utmost importance to the region's future. We wish to extend our deepest gratitude to His
Africa: Building Resilience, Powering Jobs and Growth for the Gambia's Future
[World Bank] Banjul -- The World Bank Group today released its Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR) for The Gambia, placing jobs, livelihoods, and economic opportunity at the center of the country's development agenda. The report shows that rising environmental
Africa: After Cyclone Gezani - Madagascar's Resilient Response to Restoring Energy and Connectivity in Public Higher Education
[World Bank] Students woke up on February 11, 2026, to a campus unrecognizable. At the Public University of Barikadimy in Toamasina, roofs had vanished, classrooms were flooded, books drifted in muddy water, and electricity lines lay useless on the ground. "It feels like I'm
Africa: 10 Things to Know About Hantavirus
[Vanguard] Hantavirus has returned to global attention following reports of a suspected outbreak aboard a cruise ship travelling across the Atlantic Ocean, where multiple passengers reportedly died and others fell seriously ill.
Africa: Macky Sall and the UN - Investigating the Shadowy Holding Price Limited Poll
[Africa Check] Macky Sall and the UN: investigating the shadowy Holding Price Limited poll
Africa: Fast Facts - 30 Years of Life-Saving Therapeutic Food for Children, Yet Millions More Still Need It - Unicef
[Unicef] New York -- For three decades, a small sachet of fortified peanut paste has been one of the most powerful tools to combat severe wasting - the deadliest form of malnutrition - in children under five. Today, more than 12 million children globally are suffering from
Africa: African Champions Chart the Way On the Global Compact for Migration
[ISS] Seventeen African nations are pioneering global migration management, but will others follow their lead?
Sudan accuses Ethiopia and UAE of orchestrating drone attacks on airport
Sudan's foreign minister says Ethiopia and UAE has chosen the "wrong path" and would regret it.
Africa: More Nations Plan to Call Out South Africa Govt Over Xenophobic Violence
[Daily Maverick] As the number of xenophobic attacks rises, Mozambique is expected to become the latest African country to complain to Pretoria about the alleged mistreatment of its citizens. Already, Nigeria and Ghana have raised the issue with the South African government.
Africa: Statement By the Chairperson of the African Union Commission On Renewed Escalation in the Middle East
[African Union] The African Union Commission expresses deep concern over the renewed escalation in the Gulf region, including reported drone and missile attacks and disruptions to maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.
Africa: One Continent, Many Threats - Why Africa Needs a Bsl-4 Lab Strategy
[Ghanaian Times] Africa can't outsource its deadliest threats
Africa: Africa's Youth Are Shaping the Continent's Climate Future
[IPS] United Nations -- Africa is on the frontlines of the climate crisis, warming faster than the global average and facing disproportionate climate impacts, despite contributing the least to global greenhouse gas emissions.
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.