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Africa: Niger's Service Delivery Shift - Reduced Stockouts, Faster Financing, and Improved Staffing
[World Bank] STORY HIGHLIGHTS
Africa: Africa Must Reduce Dependence On External Markets - Lamola
[SAnews.gov.za] International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola says Africa must urgently accelerate regional integration and intra-African trade to shield the continent from external economic shocks and geopolitical instability.
Africa: Congo-Brazzaville Grants Visa-Free Entry to All Africans
[New Times] The Republic of Congo has announced that it will introduce visa-free entry for all African citizens beginning January 1, 2027, in a policy shift aimed at advancing regional integration and easing cross-border movement across the continent.
Africa: Tinubu Has Turned Nigeria From Africa's Giant Into 'Hunger Hotspot' - - Atiku
[Leadership] Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has stated that President Bola Tinubu has turned Nigeria from "Africa's giant into a hunger hotspot," following the latest warning by the United Nations (UN) that nearly 35 million Nigerians could face acute hunger between June
First Ghanaians set to be repatriated from South Africa over anti-immigrant protests
It follows recent protests that have led to fears there could be a resurgence in xenophobic violence.
Africa: Q&A With New Cosafa President Tariq Babitseng
[Cosafa] Botswana Football Association President Tariq Babitseng was elected to lead COSAFA over the next four years and has big ambitions for the region. He shared his vision for the next cycle under his watch and believes there is much that can be done to take football
Africa: Nairobi Summit Explores Africa's Sustainability, Food Security Challenges
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Leaders from the private sector, NGOs and development organisations gathered in Nairobi for the Geopolitics of Sustainability in Africa Summit to discuss food security, climate transition and Africa's economic resilience.
Africa: Wars and Geopolitical Divisions Constitute 'Dangerous Erosion' of World Order, Warns UN Chief
[UN News] The UN Charter is facing one of its gravest tests in decades, Secretary-General António Guterres told the Security Council on Tuesday, warning that wars, arms races, climate shocks and the erosion of international law are placing intense pressure on the multilateral
Africa: International Airlines Urged to Stick to Safety Measures in Wake of Ebola Outbreak
[UN News] As a deadly Ebola strain continues to spread in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), with cases confirmed in neighbouring Uganda, the UN aviation agency is urging governments and flight operators to closely follow guidelines put in place following the COVID-19
Africa: Planes, Trains and Pandemics - Lessons From Covid-19 About Travel Risks Posed By Hantavirus and Ebola
[The Conversation Africa] International travel volumes have now fully recovered from the downturn during the COVID-19 pandemic. With the upcoming World Cup poised to drive a surge in Canadian tourism, recent hantavirus and Ebola virus outbreaks remind us of the need to
South African president mounts legal challenge against report that could lead to impeachment
Cyril Ramaphosa argues that the authors of the report "misconceived" their mandate.
Africa: 'Losing Millions to Corruption Yearly'
[New Dawn] Ellen tells African leaders, blasts IMF, WB, others
Africa: Arrival Statement - African Union Election Observation Mission to the 1 June 2026 Elections in the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, 26 May 2026
[African Union] The African Union (AU) announces the arrival in Ethiopia of the African Union Election Observation Mission (AUEOM) for the 1 June 2026 Elections in the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia. The Mission is deployed at the invitation of the Government of the
Africa: AUC Deputy Chairperson Reaffirmed the AU's Commitment to Building an Integrated, Prosperous, and Financially Sovereign Africa
[African Union] Kicking off the 61st #AfDBAM2026 in Brazzaville, H.E. Amb. Selma Malika Haddadi, AUC Deputy Chairperson, representing H.E. Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, reaffirmed the AU's commitment to building an integrated, prosperous, and financially sovereign Africa.
Africa: Africa Unveils Landmark Humanitarian Coordination Platform to Strengthen Aligned Response to Humanitarian Crises
[African Union] The African Union Commission (AUC), through its Department of Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development (HHS), has launched the African Humanitarian Coordination Platform, marking a landmark advancement in Africa's humanitarian governance architecture.
Rights group accuses UAE of being transit point for mercenaries on way to Sudan
The United Arab Emirates has denied any involvement in the civil war and says it investigates alleged links.
Africa: Orange Backs 20,000-Kilometer Cable to Link Africa and Europe
[Daba Finance] Orange is backing a new 20,000-kilometer subsea cable that will connect Nigeria and almost 20 other countries across Africa and Europe, as demand for data and cloud services rises across the continent.
Africa: Ihs Towers Board Backs MTN Take-Private Offer
[Daba Finance] IHS Holding's board backed MTN Group's plan to buy out other shareholders and take the telecom tower operator private, setting up a vote on one of Africa's largest digital infrastructure deals.
Africa: South Africa's Mia Healthcare Raises $920k for Mobile Dental Care
[Daba Finance] South African e-health startup Mia Healthcare Technologies raised ZAR15 million, or about $920,000, to expand access to affordable dental and orthodontic care.
DR Congo seek World Cup ticket refunds after Ebola outbreak
DR Congo fans hoping to watch their side's return to the World Cup face a major hurdle as the US imposes travel restrictions following the latest Ebola outbreak.
Africa: Ghana Marks AU Day With Colourful Flag-Raising Ceremony
[Ghanaian Times] Ghana yesterday joined the rest of the continent to commemorate the 63rd African Union (AU) Day with a colourful flag-raising ceremony at the Forecourt of the State House in Accra.
Africa: Communique On Discussion On African Strategies for Combating Transnational Organized Crime
[African Union] COMMUNIQUÉ
Africa: Update On the Operationalization of the African Standby Force
[African Union] COMMUNIQUÉ
Africa: Statement By H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf Chairperson of AU Commission On Africa Day
[African Union] His Excellency Martin Mpana, Ambassador of the Republic of Cameroon to China and Dean of the African Diplomatic Corps in China
Africa: Africa Urged to Strengthen Space Governance for Global Space Economy Participation
[SAnews.gov.za] Africa's meaningful participation in the rapidly expanding global space economy will depend not only on technological advancement, but also on strengthening the continent's legal, policy, regulatory and institutional frameworks for space governance.
Africa: Manamela Secures Business Backing for South Africa's Skills Revolution
[SAnews.gov.za] The Minister of Higher Education and Training, Buti Manamela, has secured commitments from private sector leaders to partner with government in advancing South Africa's skills development agenda and strengthening the country's education-to-employment pipeline.
Africa: Arsenal's Global Community Shows What Social Cohesion Can Still Look Like
[Daily Maverick] Far beyond entertainment, sport has repeatedly demonstrated a unique ability to unite people across divisions of race, class, geography and generation. Arsenal's 2025/26 Premier League triumph, alongside some of South Africa's most iconic sporting moments,
Africa: African Leaders Keep Condemning Xenophobia. When Will It Start Fixing It?
[Ghanaian Times] "You can speak all you want at the African Union... it is our children being trafficked, our money being scammed, our kasi spaza businesses being taken, and our citizens kidnapped."
Africa: Africa Must Harness Ai Ethically to Transform Financial Markets - Vice President
[Ghanaian Times] Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has called for the ethical and responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to strengthen Africa's financial markets and support the continent's economic transformation.
Africa: What's Next for Mamelodi Sundowns After TotalEnergies CAF Champions League 2025/26 Triumph?
[CAF] South Africa's Mamelodi Sundowns completed a 2-1 aggregate victory over AS FAR of Morocco to lift the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League 2025/26 trophy, their second triumph in the elite club competition after 2016.
Africa: Morocco to Face Senegal As Egypt Set Up Tanzania Semi-Final At TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Afcon
[CAF] The semi-final line-up for the TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 has been confirmed after a dramatic day of quarter-final action on Sunday.
Africa: Mokhtar Double Fires Egypt Past Côte d'Ivoire in TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Afcon Quarter-Final
[CAF] Egypt reached the semi-finals of the TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 after beating Côte d'Ivoire 4-1 in their quarter-final on Sunday night.
Africa: African Leagues - Orlando Pirates and Enugu Rangers Claim Domestic Championship Titles
[CAF] African football is alive every weekend with exciting league action around the continent, and our weekly round-up of league action highlights a selection of the most important results.
Africa: African Union Leaders Issue Joint Africa Day Call for Unity, Reform, and a Renewed Commitment to Agenda 2063
[African Union] On the occasion of Africa Day 2026, H.E. Mr. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), and H.E. Mr. Évariste Ndayishimiye, President of the Republic of Burundi and the Chairperson of the African Union, have issued a united call for
Africa: AUC Chairperson This Morning Received H.E. Prof. Amb. Miguel Bembe, Ambassador of the Republic of Angola
[African Union] H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, this morning received H.E. Prof. @AmbMiguelBembe , Ambassador of the Republic of #Angola to the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and Permanent Representative to the AU.
Senegal's sacked PM Sonko elected parliamentary Speaker in challenge to president
As speaker, Sonko could use his position to challenge the policies of the president, his one-time ally.
Ebola needs swift response to prevent catastrophe - DR Congo governor
The governor of Ituri said the more time they lose, the closer the province is to disaster.
Africa: PM Nsengiyumva Joins Leaders for Africa Day Celebration in Brazzaville
[New Times] Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva joined African leaders, policymakers, diplomats and development partners in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo, for the Africa Liberation Day celebration that kicked off the 2026 Annual Meetings of the African Development Bank Group
Africa: Africa CDC, Celebratelab Confab Focus On Africa-Led Disease Solutions
[Liberian Observer] Liberia is set to host a major continental public health initiative this week as the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention partners with regional laboratory and health institutions for the 11th CelebrateLAB® West Africa Conference in Monrovia.
Africa: Africa Day Ceremony - Call for Unity to Tackle Africa's Challenges
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis -- An official ceremony marking Africa Day was held on Monday evening in the capital under the theme "Assuring Sustainable Water Availability and Safe Sanitation Systems to achieve Agenda 2063."