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Africa: World Bank's IFC to Back Admaius' $500 Million Virunga Africa Fund II
[New Times] The indicative commitment follows the strong performance of RSSB-anchored Virunga Africa Fund I
Africa: Mwenda's Alarm Bell and Africa's Path Out of Debt Dependency
[New Times] Andrew Mwenda's recent remarks on Uganda's fiscal predicament should resonate far beyond Kampala. When nearly half of government revenue, 46 percent, is consumed by debt servicing, leaving only 54 percent for salaries, roads, bridges, dams, healthcare, education,
Africa: Russia Ensuring Africa's Food Security
[IPS] Moscow -- Within the framework of the Expert Council on Africa at Russia's State Duma, the lower chamber of parliamentarians, during its annual round-table conference, held in late May 2026, focused concretely on food security in Africa.
Trump wants to offload the DRC’s Ebola cases to Kenya
In collaboration with Nairobi, Washington planned the opening of a quarantine centre in Kenya for American patients infected with Ebola. The initiative has met strong resistance from civil society and the courts.
Léonard Wantchekon: ‘Formalising the economy could generate $142bn for Africa’
More than the level of taxation itself, it is the ability of governments to collect taxes efficiently and build trust that determines economic performance, says the Beninese economist, a member of the UN High-Level Expert Group on Beyond GDP.
Africa: Cost of Middle East War Harshly Impacting Children in Africa, Globally - UN Agency
[allAfrica] Geneva -- The war launched in the Middle East by the United States is nearly 100 days old, and the fallout extends far beyond the region, with the cost of vaccines impacting children across Africa and globally, says the United Nations.
Africa: Increased Transport Costs Mean Less Money for the Lifesaving Supplies Children Need
[Unicef] Geneva/Mogadishu -- This is a summary of what was said by the UNICEF Chief of Global Transport and Logistics, Jean-Cedric Meeus - to whom quoted text may be attributed - at today's press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva
Africa: Liberia to Remain a U.S. Visa-Processing Hub Under Africa Consular Overhaul
[New Dawn] MONROVIA, June 2, 2026 -- Liberia will remain one of 20 U.S. visa-processing hubs in Africa under a planned State Department restructuring that would scale back routine visa services at dozens of other embassies and consulates across the continent.
South Africa’s worsening xenophobia exposes a broken economic promise
As afrophobic violence in South Africa flares ahead of the November local elections, political leaders are opting for cheap scapegoating over tackling deep structural decline and broken public utilities.
Africa: Assane Sarr Named Best Goalkeeper After Inspiring Senegal to U-17 Afcon Title
[CAF] Assane Sarr has been named the best goalkeeper of the TotalEnergies CAF Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2026, after playing a decisive role in Senegal's title-winning campaign.
Africa: Tanzania Teenage Star Athanasi Wins Golden Boot At TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Afcon
[CAF] Tanzania forward Dismas Shida Athanasi has been named the Golden Boot winner at the TotalEnergies CAF Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2026, after finishing as the tournament's leading scorer with three goals.
Africa: Tanzania's Issa Chole Named TotalEnergies Man of the Competition At U-17 Afcon Morocco 2026
[CAF] Tanzania midfielder Issa Mussa Chole has been named theTotalEnergies Man of the Competition at the TotalEnergies CAF U-17 AFCON, Morocco 2026, after playing a key role in the Serengeti Boys' historic run to the final.
Africa: African Fintech's Winning Formula - Build for the Constraint, Not the Fantasy
[Daily Maverick] At the RMB Think Summit 2026 this week, Michael Jordaan's argument about African fintech success was not the usual glossy conference pitch about apps, disruption and clever code. It was much more grounded and probably more useful. The winners in African fintech
Africa: Hidden Economies of the Wild - From Worms to Frankincense
[Daily Maverick] Can conservation pay for itself and create meaningful livelihoods beyond fenced protected areas? Researchers and entrepreneurs across southern and east Africa are exploring ways for rural communities to generate income from sustainably harvested wild resources.
Tanzania’s defiant Samia pushes Russia on uranium assets during state visit
Isolated after October’s disputed elections, Tanzania’s Samia Hassan arrives in Moscow with a surprise trump card: control of a strategically vital uranium deposit the West would rather she didn’t touch.
Africa: AU-EU Space Partnership Revolutionises Weather Systems to Save Lives
[African Union] The African Union Commission (AUC), in partnership with the European Union (EU), officially inaugurated the African Meteorological Satellite Application Facility (AMSAF) on 18 May 2026 at the AU Headquarters. This event marks a pivotal milestone in Africa's
Africa: Spiro Raises $215m Equity to Expand EV Network in Africa
[Daba Finance] Spiro, an electric vehicle and battery-swapping company operating across Africa, has raised $215 million in equity financing to expand its transport and energy infrastructure across the continent.
Africa: Nduhungirehe Calls for Action-Driven Korea-Africa Partnership
[New Times] Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Olivier Nduhungirehe has called for greater focus on implementing commitments made under the Korea-Africa partnership, arguing that cooperation must deliver measurable benefits for people and economies across
Shell pumped oil through Nigeria pipeline for years despite pollution evidence, documents show
The oil giant says the documents ignore the critical context of the complex operating environment at the time.
Africa: Senegal Crowned TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Afcon Champions After Shootout Win Over Tanzania
[CAF] Senegal were crowned champions of the TotalEnergies CAF Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2026, after beating Tanzania 4-2 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in Tuesday's final in Rabat.
DRC’s lithium royalty rise risks cooling investor appetite
Kinshasa has raised royalties on lithium and other strategic minerals to 10%, just as Zijin prepares to bring Manono into production.
Africa: GEF Approves Adaptation Funds Strengthen Resilience in Vulnerable Countries
[IPS] Samarkand -- Bangladesh, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Guinea-Bissau, Niue, Senegal, Solomon Islands, Sudan, and Togo will receive over USD 67 million in new funding to help strengthen resilience.
Africa: The Untold Story of the Battle of Adowa - How Anti-Imperialism Can Be Rebuilt From the Ground Up
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Africa: Concerns About Inequality and Lack of Integrity in the Courts Leave Access to Justice Out of Reach for Many Africans
[Afrobarometer] Only half are confident that their country's legal system provides justice for ordinary citizens.
Africa: Global Supply Chains Keep Workers Poor - Three Case Studies Show How the Cycle Can Be Broken
[The Conversation Africa] Globally, about one in five people in jobs live in poverty. A key reason lies in how global supply chains are organised. From agriculture to tourism, many jobs are embedded in systems that keep wages low, even as they generate value for international
Africa: Europe Is Spending Billions On Deporting Migrants. Why the Strategy Isn't Working
[The Conversation Africa] For over a decade, the European Union (EU) has relied on external partnerships to increase the return of migrants who don't have the right to stay in Europe. It has used a growing web of funding instruments, projects and bilateral arrangements to get
Ethiopia’s liberalisation gamble: Is Abiy opening up too fast?
From the birr float to foreign-bank entry and logistics reform, Ethiopia is moving away from its tightly managed economic model. The danger is not openness itself, but opening before firms, regulators and households can absorb the shock.
Mayor cancels DR Congo friendly over Ebola concern
DR Congo's international friendly against Chile in Spain next week is cancelled after authorities raise health concerns over the Ebola outbreak in the African nation.
Two shot dead during Kenya protests over US Ebola centre plan
Clashes break out against a planned US Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya.
Trump administration to drastically cut visa processing for Africans
Travel to the US is about to get even more difficult for citizens of 30 African countries. Here is the map of the lucky few.
Africa: Nduhungirehe Attends Korea-Africa Talks in Seoul
[New Times] The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Olivier Nduhungirehe is in Seoul, attending the 2026 Korea-Africa Foreign Ministers' Meeting, a high-level gathering aimed at strengthening cooperation between Africa and the Asian nation.
Africa: South Africa Made to Look Like Fools Over World Cup Visa Issues, Says Minister
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The giants awaken: Can Nigeria and South Africa outrun their own shadows?
Nigeria and South Africa must turn painful reforms into real prosperity before politics and global shocks derail the comeback.
2026 ranking of Africa’s 20 top-performing countries: Winners and losers
Our ranking of Africa’s 20 best-performing countries crowns new leaders and upends several of the continent’s heavyweights. While Ghana and Namibia enter the top 10, Egypt, Ethiopia and Botswana have tumbled down the table.
Africa: Boakai Scrambles for Answers-Over South Africa Xenophobia Crisis
[New Dawn] Monrovia, Liberia, June 1, 2026 - President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has expressed concern over the safety and well-being of Liberians residing in South Africa amid reports of rising insecurity and xenophobic attacks targeting African migrants.
Africa: Somalia, Eswatini Pledge Stronger Ties At Korea-Africa Ministerial Meeting
[Shabelle] Seoul -- Somalia's Foreign Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi met with Eswatini's Minister of Economic Planning and Development, Thambo Gina, on the sidelines of the Korea-Africa Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Seoul, where the two officials discussed strengthening bilateral
Africa: Africa/Congo - Resignation and Succession of Bishop of Nkayi
[Agenzia Fides] Vatican City -- The Holy Father has accepted the resignation from the pastoral care of the diocese of Nkayi, Republic of the Congo, presented by Bishop Daniel Mizonzo.
Africa: An Ebola "Fortress Strategy" Will Fail - Lessons from the Past
[allAfrica] In late 2014, I watched the Zaire strain of Ebola overwhelm Liberia and Sierra Leone following its emergence from Patient Zero, a two-year-old toddler in Southern Guinea. The international community was frozen in bureaucratic inertia.
South Africa police investigate killing of two Mozambican men
The deaths come after a day of violent protests against illegal migration in the town of Mossel Bay.
Africa: South Africa to Host Inaugural Eswatini, Mozambique Water Meeting
[SAnews.gov.za] Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina will host and officially welcome her counterparts from Eswatini and Mozambique at the inaugural Council of Ministers Meeting of the Incomati and Maputo Watercourse Commission (INMACOM) on Friday, 5 June, in Boksburg,
Africa: Solomon Owusu, Andrew Appiah Danquah File Petition for Removal of AfCFTA Secretary-General Over Xenophobia Attacks in South Africa
[Ghanaian Times] Solomon Owusu, Andrew Appiah Danquah file Petition for removal of AfCFTA Secretary-General over Xenophobia attacks in South Africa
Africa: Liberia Calls for New Global Framework On Poverty Reduction
[Liberian Observer] The Agriculture Minister Dr. J. Alexander Nuetah called Tuesday for a "fundamental shift" in global poverty reduction strategy, pressing governments, financial institutions, and the private sector to abandon short-term aid models in favor of long-term
Africa: YPLS Africa Marks Decade of Impact
[Liberian Observer] The Young Political Leadership School Africa (YPLS Africa), a flagship program of Naymote Partners for Democratic Development, is pleased to announce the convening of its 13th Cohort and 10th Anniversary Edition, scheduled to take place from June 8-13, 2026,
Africa: China Dispatches Medical Experts to DRC As International Support Grows in Fight Against Ebola
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- China has deployed a specialized medical expert team to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to support efforts to contain the ongoing Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo strain, as international partners intensify assistance to the Central
Rwanda, Chad, Kenya: When peace missions are good for diplomatic influence … and business
A handful of African countries have positioned themselves as key players in peacekeeping. These military operations, whether bilateral or conducted under UN auspices, confer diplomatic influence and open the door to economic opportunities.
Is Ghana’s most popular and controversial anti-LGBTQ bill becoming its most divisive?
Once a rare symbol of national unity, Ghana’s anti-LGBTQ bill is now exposing deep divisions over sovereignty, donor pressure, and the realities of governance.
Ghana's anti-LGBTQ+ bill to be scrutinised before approval, president says
Passed by MPs, the bill proposes prison sentences for people identifying as part of the LGBTQ+ community.
