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Africa: Why Africa's Ocean Leadership Matters Now
[allAfrica] Last month, Mombasa made history as the first African city to host the Our Ocean Conference (OOC) - an international convening to protect and conserve the ocean, gathering well over a hundred countries. Yet the significance of the conference went far beyond where it
Egypt’s investment frontier: High-speed rail, nuclear power, new cities
In less than a decade, Cairo has embarked on an ambitious drive to develop its infrastructure across the board, fuelled by substantial inflows of foreign investment. But to what end?
Ndileka Mandela on anti-migrant protests: 'Grandad wanted rule of law not mob justice'
Nelson Mandela's granddaughter says he would have supported "proper immigration management and secured borders".
Africa: Hassan Hails Growing African Football Ahead of Australia Clash
[CAF] Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan believes his side's experience against African opposition has prepared them well for Friday's FIFA World Cup Round of 32 meeting with Australia.
Zuma showing South Africa 'middle finger' by meeting Gupta brother - minister
Former President Zuma's trip to India reignites anger over a decade-old corruption scandal.
US withdraws troops from Nigeria after Islamic State mission
The US said the joint operation, which began in December last year, was a success.
Africa: El Niño Forecast to Intensify, Increasing Likelihood of Extreme Weather
[UN News] More blistering heatwaves and other weather extremes are becoming increasingly likely across the world now and in coming months, linked to strengthening El Niño conditions in the tropical Pacific, the UN World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said on Friday.
Sudan’s Hemeti linked to new Central African Republic rebel alliance
A three-hour battle at Am-Dafock, repelled only with Russian airstrikes, signals the arrival of the ASP – and draws Central African Republic deeper into Sudan’s war.
Cameroon: Paul Biya gathers his family in Switzerland
The Cameroonian president is in Geneva, where he is receiving medical treatment. He has been joined by his delegation and other relatives less often seen in Switzerland.
Nigeria: 10 things to know about Femi Gbajabiamila, Tinubu’s chief of staff
President Bola Tinubu’s chief of staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, is at the centre of another controversy.
Can Girmay recreate past Tour de France glories with new team?
Biniam Girmay, who is now backed by a World Cup winner, is aiming to reclaim the green jersey two years after the Eritrean made history at the Tour de France.
Africa: Central African Republic - Reforming Public Finances to Support Growth
[World Bank] Bangui -- new World Bank report released today calls for urgent structural reforms in the public finance sector and the mobilization of domestic resources in the Central African Republic (CAR) to consolidate macroeconomic stability and support human development,
Argentina v Cape Verde: Breaking down biggest World Cup knockout mismatch
Lionel Messi versus Vozinha. It is the World Cup battle no-one knew they wanted, but which fans now cannot wait to see.
Africa: Can an African Credit Rating Agency Overcome Investor Scepticism?
[ISS] Current credit ratings may disadvantage the continent, but wouldn't an African agency amount to Africa 'marking its own homework'?
Africa: Google Play Launches $1million Indie Games Fund to Empower African Game Developers
[Capital FM] Google Play today launched its first Indie Games Fund, committing $1 million to support rising, innovative game studios from across 32 countries in Africa to scale their games and reach a global audience. The fund provides equity-free capital, technical support,
Africa: Shalulile Leaves Lasting Mark On African Club Football After Sundowns Exit
[CAF] Namibian international, Peter Shalulile has officially brought his time at Mamelodi Sundowns to an end, closing a successful six-year spell that saw him establish himself as one of the leading forwards in African club football.
USAID collapse under Musk and Trump sparks global backlash
The world’s first trillionaire once bragged about feeding America’s aid apparatus ‘into the woodchipper’. Then the children started dying.
Africa: WHO Declares International Hantavirus Outbreak Over
[Premium Times] WHO Director-General, Tedros Ghebreyesus, announced the development on Thursday, saying no new cases had been reported since 25 May.
Africa: Africa's Immunization Acceleration - Charting a Path to Better Health, Health Security and Economic Growth for a Continent on the Rise
[Africa CDC] Introduction: Africa's Immunization Landscape and Its Significance
Mahrez retires from Algeria duty after World Cup exit
Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez announces his retirement from international football after the Desert Foxes’ 2-0 defeat by Switzerland in the World Cup round of 32.
Africa: Withdrawal From The Rome Statute Consecrates Impunity And Threatens To Deny Victims Of War Crimes Justice And Reparations
[AI London] Reacting to the decision by Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger to deposit formal notifications of withdrawal from the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, Marceau Sivieude, Amnesty International's Regional Director for West and Central Africa, said:
Africa: Botswana and South Africa Enjoy Smoother Ties
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Botswana and South Africa enjoy smooth relations, with emerging issues resolved efficiently and effectively through close collaboration, says President Advocate Duma Boko.
Rwabwogo, Muhoozi and the race to shape Uganda’s transition
The return of the president’s son-in-law to frontline politics, a handwritten note criticising army chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba, and Yoweri Museveni’s conspicuous silence all point to the same conclusion: Uganda’s succession battle is far from settled.
Africa: 5 Innovations Transforming How WFP Delivers Food Assistance
[WFP] Innovation underpins the World Food Programme's work in tackling hunger. Here we look at five innovations making a real difference on the ground.
Africa: WHO Adds First Diagnostic Test for Ebola Bundibugyo Virus to Its Emergency Use Listing
[WHO] Today, the World Health Organization (WHO) has added the first molecular diagnostic test for Bundibugyo virus (BDBV) to its Emergency Use Listing (EUL). The test detects the virus by identifying its genetic material in blood samples, helping confirm infection rapidly and
Africa: Taking the World's Temperature - WHO Chief Spotlights Global Health Emergencies
[UN News] The hantavirus global outbreak is officially over, Ebola outbreaks are growing in Africa and responders are helping recovery efforts in quake-hit Venezuela, the World Health Organization (WHO) chief said on Thursday, announcing updates on global health emergencies.
Africa: Ulysses in Isizulu - Why an African Translation of the Classic Irish Novel Matters in Today's World
[The Conversation Africa] Every year on 16 June, readers around the world celebrate Bloomsday, the annual commemoration of Irish writer James Joyce's landmark 1922 novel Ulysses.