Plymouth striker Oseni's 'disbelief' at Nigeria call-up
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Africa: Plenary Council of the Society of African Missions - Inclusion and a Sense of Belonging for a Renewed Mission
[Agenzia Fides] Lagos -- "Let us commit ourselves to including everyone," urged Father François du Penhoat, Superior General of the Society of African Missions (SMA), at the opening of the 2026 Plenary Council, which has been taking place since Monday, May 18, at the Domus
Africa: WHO and African Medicines Agency Launch Landmark Framework to Strengthen Access to Quality-Assured Health Products in Africa
[WHO-AFRO] New collaboration marks a major step towards a harmonized, resilient regulatory ecosystem and accelerated access to health products across the continent
Africa: Airtel Africa Launches New Share Buyback Programme
[Premium Times] The move is a major component of the telco's capital allocation policy, the company, which operates in 14 markets across Africa, stated in a statement on Friday.
Africa: TotalEnergies Expands Africa's Oil and Gas Production Footprint
[Leadership] TotalEnergies is sustainably growing a multi-pronged offshore strategy in Angola, combining deepwater project development, brownfield optimization and frontier exploration as the company expands its long-term position in the country.
Africa: "Kër Nafy" - Kalista Sy signe une nouvelle fresque féminine entre amour, pouvoir et résilience
[allAfrica] Le cinéma Pathé Dakar a vibré ce jeudi 21 mai 2026 au rythme de l'avant-première de Kër Nafy, la toute première Création Originale CANAL+ portée par la scénariste et productrice sénégalaise Kalista Sy.
UK scientists developing Ebola vaccine that could be ready for trials in months
The rare species of Ebola involved - known as Bundibugyo - kills around a third of those infected and has no proven vaccine yet.
Africa: Africa Day Is a Call to Business, Not Just Governments
[Namibian] Every year on May 25, Africa Day provides us with a moment to pause and reflect on the kind of continent we are building. But this is not a question for governments nor for development banks alone, it is one that every business that operates on the African soil
Africa: Ntshavheni's Cape Town Outreach Highlights Citizens' Role in Building South Africa
[SAnews.gov.za] Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni used her post-Budget Vote outreach activities in Cape Town to urge South Africans to take greater responsibility for the country's development, saying government cannot drive change alone and that communities must
Ndiaye adamant Senegal are champions of Africa
Iliman Ndiaye insists Senegal are African champions in "many people's eyes" despite a legal wrangle over the ultimate destination of the 2025 Afcon title.
Africa: WHO Honours Six Global Health Champions At World Health Assembly
[Premium Times] According to WHO, recipients strengthened health systems, advanced disease control, and expanded healthcare access for vulnerable populations worldwide.
Africa: Businesses Hope to Cash in On Basketball Africa League Playoffs
[New Times] Hotels, restaurants, bars, transport operators, and other service providers are gearing up to benefit from the return of the Basketball Africa League playoffs, set for May 22 to 31 at BK Arena.
Africa: Transparency 'Essential for Investor Confidence in Africa,' Boakai Says
[Liberian Observer] President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has declared that transparency, accountability, and strong oversight institutions remain critical to strengthening investor confidence and promoting sustainable development across Africa, as Liberia hosts the 22nd Governing
Africa summit in India postponed over Ebola outbreak fears
The India-Africa summit was set to be held next week in Delhi after more than a decade.
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.