Five of the greatest players never to win Afcon
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Africa: Members States Renew Commitments On Diphtheria Response Across Africa
[WHO-AFRO] Brazzaville -- As diphtheria continues to threaten lives across eight Member States in Africa, Ministers of Health have renewed their political commitment to halt the resurgence of this vaccine-preventable disease.
Africa: Inaugural U.S.-Africa Technical and Regulatory Space Training Meeting
[U.S. Embassy Luanda] Senior Bureau Official (SBO) in the Bureau of African Affairs Ambassador Jonathan Pratt convened today's U.S.-Africa Technical and Regulatory Space Training Meeting, the first in a series of technical and regulatory trainings in the leadup to the NewSpace
Africa: Protecting Forests Is Protecting Africa's Agrifood Systems
[allAfrica] Recently in The Gambia, the African Forestry and Wildlife Commission gathered to reflect on the bonds between people and the forest landscapes that sustain them. The meeting took place as countries manage shifting markets, rising demands on land and resources, and
Africa: Ethiopia, India Forge Strategic Partnership to Amplify Africa's Global Voice
[ENA] Ethiopia and India have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening Africa's voice in global decision-making, said Sudhakar Dalela, Secretary (Economic Relations) in India's Ministry of External Affairs.
US accused of using illegal workers at centre processing refugee claims in South Africa
The seven Kenyans had previously been denied working visas and will now be deported, South Africa says.
Africa: Africa's First SureStay Hotel Marks One Year in Nairobi
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Heri Heights Hotel Apartments is celebrating its first anniversary as the first SureStay Collection hotel in Africa. The Nairobi property combines Kenyan hospitality with the global standards and brand assurance of Best Western Hotels and Resorts.
Shock as popular South African DJ shot dead in Johannesburg
This is the latest in a string of killings that have rocked the crime-ridden country in recent years.
Africa: U.S. Steps Up Space Diplomacy With Africa, Pledges Support for Independent and Transparent Programs
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The United States has signaled a major expansion of its space diplomacy in Africa, convening the first-ever U.S.-Africa Technical and Regulatory Space Training Meeting as Washington seeks to position itself as a long-term partner in the continent's
Africa: Trump Expands U.S. Travel Restrictions to 15 More Countries, Majority in Africa
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President Donald Trump has expanded United States travel restrictions to cover an additional 15 countries, the majority of them in Africa, in a move that is set to further strain U.S.-Africa relations and disrupt travel, education and business links
Africa: Trump Expands U.S. Travel Ban to Include Tanzania, South Sudan, Nigeria and 17 African States
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- US President Donald Trump's administration has imposed new entry restrictions on 24 nations, including Tanzania, South Sudan and Nigeria, due to security concerns.
East Africa: Climate Funding Falling Short for East Africa's Vulnerable Communities, IGAD Warns
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- IGAD is working with member states on an anticipatory action roadmap, designed to ensure that early warnings for floods, droughts and other climate hazards trigger concrete measures that protect lives, livelihoods and property.
Africa: The Twelve Viruses of Christmas, and How to Make Your Own - Out of Paper
[The Conversation Africa] Viruses, as we all know, are invisibly small things that make us sick. But is that the whole story?
Africa: Religion and Prejudice: Micro-Level Evidence From Africa
[Afrobarometer] People with no religious affiliation are least likely to express tolerance of religious differences.
Trump expands US travel ban to four more African countries
The US will restrict entry of people from Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, South Sudan and Syria as well as holders of Palestinian Authority passports.
Roads or rice fields - Madagascar's highway dilemma
A plan for a brand new road that should boost trade comes at a cost to some farmers.
Africa: Mahama Renews Call for Africa's Economic Independence
[Ghanaian Times] President John Dramani Mahama has renewed calls for Africa's economic independence, transparent leadership, and deeper Pan-African cooperation.
'Felt like humiliation' - Egypt reacts to Salah's Liverpool row
Mohamed Salah's Liverpool row felt like "humiliation" for Egyptian fans, who are rallying behind their star man before the Africa Cup of Nations begins.
Rebels say they will withdraw from key DR Congo city at US request
The US accuses Rwanda of backing the rebel advance in breach of a deal brokered by President Trump.
Africa: Namibia Ranked 5th in Africa On Dealing With Money Laundering
[Namibian] Namibia has been ranked among the top five countries in Africa in dealing with money laundering and financial crime risk exposures.