Gunmen kill 22 after shooting at baptism ceremony in Niger - reports
Niger's army has failed to contain the jihadist insurgency, with dozens killed in recent attacks.
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Africa: 126 Environment Defenders Killed in Africa - Global Witness Report
[Vanguard] No fewer than 126 by land and environmental defenders were killed or disappeared in Africa since 2012, with Democratic Republic of the Congo, DRC, accounting for almost two-thirds of these cases. Other cases are Kenya, six; Liberia, six; South Africa, six; Chad,
Africa: Huawei Digital Power - Committing to Quality for Africa's Green Energy Transition
[Huawei] As governments worldwide intensify efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions, respond to the climate crisis, and secure reliable energy supplies in the face of rising demand, the global energy sector is undergoing a profound and accelerated transformation.
Africa: Safe Care from the Start - Why Better Diagnostics Can Save Lives
[Centre for Epidemiological Modelling and Analysis] Nairobi, Kenya, 17 th September 2025: Every child deserves safe, effective care from the moment they fall sick. Yet in many hospitals across sub-Saharan Africa, treatment often begins before infections are
Africa: Women Deliver Prepares for Re-imagined and Global Gender Justice with Feminist Playbook
[Women Deliver] The fundamental rights of society's most vulnerable - women, girls and gender diverse people - are currently under threat as a fascist right agenda continues to rise. In response, Women Deliver has launched the development of a Feminist Playbook, a co-created
Africa: Documenting Killings and Disappearances of Land and Environmental Defenders
[Global Witness] Every year, Global Witness works with partners to gather evidence, verify and document every time a land and environmental defender is killed or disappeared. Our methodology follows robust criteria, yet undocumented cases pose challenges when it comes to
Africa: At Least 146 Land and Environmental Defenders Killed or Disappeared Globally in 2024
[Global Witness] New Global Witness figures bring the total up to 2,253 from 2012 to 2024
Africa: Africa Zero Hunger - the Empowering Journey of Mtakuja's Women Farmers
[IFRC] In the quiet, sunbaked landscape of Mtakuja Village in Taita Taveta County, Kenya, farming has always posed significant challenges. The heat is often extreme, the soil dry, and the rains delayed for months. Yet, amid these challenges, a spirit of resilience is flourishing.
Africa: Ethiopia's New Mega Int'l Airport Project Milestone for Africa - Finance Minister
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The new Ethiopia's mega international airport project in Bishoftu town is not just an Ethiopian project but also an African milestone that reflects confidence in Africa's future, Finance Minister Ahmed Shide pointed out.
Africa: Ahead of High-Stakes General Assembly Week, Guterres Urges World Leaders to 'Get Serious - and Deliver'
[UN News] UN Secretary-General António Guterres has urged world leaders to "get serious - and deliver" as they begin arriving in New York for the high-level week of the 80th General Assembly.
Africa: Who's Got the Power? Studies of Male and Female Primates Show It's Not Simple
[The Conversation Africa] Our understanding of female-male power relationships in animals has changed over time. Evolutionary biologists once thought that male mammals held clear-cut power over females. Later, species with pronounced female power over males were presented as
'The hungry can't stay silent' - behind deadly protests in oil-rich Angola
As the 50th independence anniversary approaches the country grapples with poverty and inequality.
Africa: The 41st Annual AAI Awards Gala Honoring Investments in Better Futures and Visionary Minds
[AAI] New York -- 2025 Honorees include the Ford Foundation Mission Investments Program, set to receive the Inaugural Investor Impact Award; Hosted by Sandra Babu-BoatengSunday, September 21, 2025, 6PM - Cipriani's 42nd St. New York, NY
Chinese-linked mining firms sued over 'ecological catastrophe' in Zambia
Million of litres of highly acidic waste spilled into rivers in a copper-mining area, farmers say.
Africa: Museveni Advisor, Kisanja Unveils Uganda's Ambitious Agribusiness Vision At UK-Africa Business Summit
[Nile Post] Uganda has laid out an ambitious roadmap to transform its agriculture sector into a high-value, climate-resilient engine of economic growth, calling for deeper investment and collaboration from the United Kingdom and global partners.
Fears balloon of a return to civil war in South Sudan over treason trial
The political rift that could spiral into conflict again after the vice-president was accused of treason.
Malawians await presidential poll result in vote dominated by economic woes
If no candidate wins more than half the votes, the top two contenders will head to a run-off.
TikTokers arrested for insulting Somalia's president in a dance video
The young men are seen dancing to a remix of a campaign song, with altered lyrics.
Africa: Liberia Among Closest Allies of Israel in Africa
[Liberian Observer] Liberia continues to strengthen its historic and strategic ties with Israel, according to H.E. Roey Gilad, Ambassador of the State of Israel to Ghana, Liberia, and Sierra Leone, during his first working visit to Monrovia since presenting his credentials
Kipyegon wins historic fourth world 1500m gold
Faith Kipyegon storms to a fourth world 1500m title and extends her streak of dominance with a fifth consecutive global gold in the event.
Africa: African Union Commission (AUC) and Intergovernmental Authority On Development (IGAD) Welcome the Quad Outcome On Sudan
[African Union] Addis Ababa & Djibouti -- The AUC and IGAD have received with keen interest the Joint Statement issued by the Quad comprising the Foreign Ministers of Egypt, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and the United States of America on the
Africa: With Three Bold Moves, Maritime Security in Africa Could Be Plain Sailing
[ISS] Maritime issues are on the African Union's radar, but member states must push for a shift from ambition to action.
Africa: AfDB Commits 11 Billion Dollars to Support Early Warning Systems, Food Security in Rural Africa
[IPS] Addis Ababa -- As increasingly frequent droughts and devastating floods are affecting agricultural productivity, leaving millions of people food insecure in Africa amid a lack of climate finance, the African Development Bank (AfDB) has committed USD 11 billion to support
Africa: Gender Equity a Strategic Imperative for Africa's Growth
[Liberian Observer] The West African Institute for Financial and Economic Management (WAIFEM) has declared that gender equity is not just a question of fairness but a strategic imperative for Africa's long-term growth, innovation, and institutional resilience.
Africa: Centering Justice in Africa's Climate Future
[TrustAfrica] "No Climate Justice Without Social Justice"
Kenya issues arrest warrant for British national over young mother's murder
The 21-year-old was killed in 2012 and her body found in a septic tank in the garrison town of Nanyuki.
Council begins fresh court proceedings to evict 'African tribe' from new site
Three members of the self-proclaimed Kingdom of Kubala were evicted from Jedburgh woodland but set up a new camp a few metres away.
Why did Partey play v Spurs hours before rape charge court appearance?
Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey plays for Villarreal against Tottenham, a day before he is set to appear in court on rape and sexual assault charges.
Africa: Democracy Becomes a Numbers Game in Africa's Crowded Presidential Races
[Daily Maverick] As Malawi prepares to vote, and as other countries across the continent approach elections, we must resist the distraction of inflated candidate lists. Real democracy is not about noise, it's about clarity.
Africa: Moody's - Nigeria, Other African Nations Hit By High Borrowing Costs
[This Day] Borrowing costs for governments and businesses in Nigeria, South Africa and Kenya have risen in the last five years due to policy weaknesses, unfavourable market conditions and inflation, according to a study by Moody's Ratings published yesterday.