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Africa: Africa Urged to Fix Logistics Gaps to Unlock Markets for Smallholder Farmers
[Capital FM] Agricultural experts, lenders and corporate executives are calling for increased investment in rural logistics and transport systems across Africa, warning that weak infrastructure is preventing millions of smallholder farmers from accessing profitable markets
US sanctions Tanzanian police official over 'torture' of rights activists
The sanctions come amid growing scrutiny of Tanzania’s human rights record in recent years.
Africa: Africa CDC Rallies Govts, Partners to Mainstream Behavioural Change in National Health Plans
[Leadership] African health leaders and development partners have renewed calls for Social and Behaviour Change (SBC) to be entrenched as a core component of health systems across the continent.
Africa: Kenya, WHO Push for Stronger Africa-Europe Health Workforce Partnership
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The government and the World Health Organization are seeking deeper cooperation on healthcare workforce development amid growing global shortages and increasing migration of skilled health workers.
Africa: Learning, Relearning and Sharing to Address Obstetric Violence
[HRW] In this blog post, Skye Wheeler reflects on advocacy and research in Sierra Leone and introduces an upcoming webinar hosted by Human Rights Watch and the Center for Reproductive Rights. Bringing together speakers from Mexico, South Africa, Malawi, Nigeria, Mali, and
Africa: A Draft African Charter On 'Family Values' Is On the Cards - Why It's Flawed and Dangerous
[The Conversation Africa] A series of conferences held in Entebbe, Uganda, between 2023 and 2025 have resulted in a draft African Charter on Family, Sovereignty and Values. The meetings were organised by the Inter-parliamentary Network on African Sovereignty and Values, which
Africa: War Is Becoming a Death Sentence for Women and Girls
[UN News] Thirteen-year-old Mona still remembers the moment the second airstrike hit.
Africa: Inklings | Who Should Run Pooled Funds?
[The New Humanitarian] Geneva -- "We would question whether the UN and OCHA is the right group to be able to manage these pooled funds."
Africa: Rethinking Humanitarianism | Diaspora Aid - the Lifeline We Don't Talk About Enough
[The New Humanitarian] "For a long time, people in the diaspora have been neglected, but they play a critical role."
Africa: Building the Smart City - Promise, Pitfalls and the People At Its Heart
[UN News] From AI-powered transit systems to digital twins and flood-proof parks, cities are embracing technology at an unprecedented scale. But as innovation accelerates, experts warn that inclusion, trust and security will determine who truly benefits.
Angry crowd sets Ebola hospital tents on fire in DR Congo
Grieving relatives and friends of a suspected Ebola victim were prevented from taking his body for burial.
Africa: GFA President Inspires Black Starlets Ahead of South Africa Clash Tonight
[Ghanaian Times] President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku has urged the Black Starlets to remain confident in their abilities ahead of their crucial final Group D clash against South Africa at the 2026 U17 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
Africa: African Union Stc-T&e Energy Session Charts Bold Path From Policy to Action
[African Union] During the AU Fifth Ordinary Session of the Specialized Technical Committee on Transport and Energy (STC-T&E), held in Johannesburg, South Africa, from 27-30 April 2026, the Energy Sector discussions reaffirmed Africa's commitment to accelerating continental
Africa: Empowering Staff, Securing Tomorrow - AU Credit Union Kicks Off Inaugural Financial Literacy Week
[African Union] The African Union Credit Union (AUCU), in collaboration with AUDA-NEPAD and the AU Staff Association, successfully held the Financial Literacy Week from 18-20 May 2026 under the theme "Planning Today for a Secure Tomorrow." The three-day event, which took place
Africa: Scale or Fail - Why Africa Must Embrace Shared Ownership
[Capital FM] Africa stands at a defining economic crossroads.
Mane named in Senegal's World Cup squad
Al-Nassr forward Sadio Mane is included in Senegal's 28-man squad for this summer's World Cup.
East Africa: Climate Forum Warns of Below-Normal Rainfall
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Greater Horn of Africa Climate Outlook Forum (GHACOF) has forecast a high likelihood of below-normal rainfall across much of the northern Greater Horn of Africa during the critical June-September 2026 rainy season, raising concerns over potential
Village in Ghana celebrates Villa win with parade
A village in Ghana will hold a parade with 30 motorcycles and a minibus to celebrate Aston Villa's Europa League victory.
Africa: African Risk Capacity and TrustAfrica sign MoU to advance gender-responsive disaster risk management and climate action across Africa
[TrustAfrica] The African Risk Capacity Agency (ARC), a specialized agency of the African Union, and TrustAfrica today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a strategic partnership for advancing gender-responsive disaster risk management
Africa: Africa Does Not Have a Resource Crisis, It Has an Accountability Crisis
[Liberian Observer] When former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf addressed African auditors in Monrovia this week, her central point cut through years of recycled development language. Liberia's postwar recovery, she said, was never mainly about money or infrastructure. It was
Africa: Whoever Hacks Good Away Form Has a Huge Qualification Chance - Troost Ekong
[CAF] Former Nigeria captain William Troost-Ekong believes the qualification race for the historic TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), PAMOJA 2027 will be fiercely competitive, with away form likely to prove decisive in determining which teams secure a place at the
Dozens of vehicles burnt as Mali jihadists enforce blockade ahead of Eid holiday
The blockade has led to shortages of fuel and food ahead of next week's Muslim holiday of Eid.
Africa: Why Africa Must Invest in Brain and Mental Health
[New Times] Last week, Kigali hosted the Africa CEO Forum which brought together decision-makers from across the continent to discuss ways to further economic development. Gatherings like these have long served as a forum to reflect on the continent's most pressing challenges,
Africa: Nairobi Summit Spotlights Africa's AI Economy, Infrastructure Gap
[New Times] AI Everything Kenya X GITEX Kenya opened Tuesday, May 19, at the Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi, anchoring a wider East African conversation about who will build, fund and regulate artificial intelligence across the region as governments, investors and technology
Africa: Ethiopian Airlines Living Up to Its Motto 'The New Spirit of Africa,' Says British Envoy
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- A British envoy has praised Ethiopian Airlines for truly embodying its motto, "The New Spirit of Africa," pointing to the carrier's modern fleet, extensive global connectivity, and exceptional hospitality.
Africa: Legends Pick Out TotalEnergies CAF Africa Afcon Pamoja 2027 Qualifiers Group C As Pool of Death
[CAF] The draw for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), PAMOJA 2027 Qualifiers was conducted on Tuesday afternoon in Cairo, unveiling a series of exciting qualification fixtures as East African neighbours Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania prepare to host the largest
Africa: African Club Association President Hersi Said - CAF Interclub Football Competitions Stronger Than Ever
[CAF] African Club Association (ACA) President Hersi Said has hailed the record prize money and solidarity fund introduced by the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) to assist clubs competing in the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League and TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup.
Africa: FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Qualifiers - the Penultimate Step Before Morocco
[CAF] The 16 remaining nations are preparing for the second round of the African qualifiers of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup with a clear focus of securing a place at the global showpiece set to be hosted by Morocco between 17 October - 07 November.
Africa: More Opportunities for Media As CAF Creates Greater Access to Clubs Ahead of TotalEnergies CAF Champions League 2025/26 Final in Rabat On Sunday
[CAF] The Confédération Africaine de Football ("CAF") is creating more access for media in the build-up to the much-anticipated second leg of the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League 2025/26 Final between AS FAR of Morocco and South Africa's Mamelodi Sundowns on Sunday, 24 May
Africa: Museveni, Zuma Discuss Uganda-South Africa Investment Cooperation
[Nile Post] President Museveni has hosted former South African President Jacob Zuma at State Lodge Nakasero, where the two leaders held discussions aimed at strengthening business and investment cooperation between Uganda and South Africa.
DR Congo cancels World Cup training camp over Ebola outbreak
The outbreak, caused by a rare Ebola species, is thought to have caused 139 deaths so far.
Africa: General Assembly Backs Historic World Court Climate Crisis Ruling
[UN News] A landmark General Assembly resolution adopted on Wednesday is "a powerful affirmation" of international law, climate justice and science, according to UN chief António Guterres.