Madagascar president hiding in 'safe place' as he warns of coup attempt
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Africa: International Conference on Public Health in Africa #CPHIA2025 Opens in Durban 22-25 October
[Africa CDC] Addis Ababa/Pretoria/Durban -- The 4th International Conference on Public Health in Africa (CPHIA 2025) will take place from 22 to 25 October 2025 in Durban, South Africa, under the theme "Moving Towards Self-Reliance to Achieve Universal Health Coverage and Health
Africa: Nigeria Team Plane Forced to Make Emergency Landing
[Namibian] The plane carrying the Nigeria team from South Africa to Uyo for their final World Cup qualifier was forced to make an emergency landing in Angola on Saturday, the Nigeria team's media representatives said.
Africa: PMI Moves to Bridge the Affordability Gap in Africa and Emerging Economies' Smoke-Free Transition
[allAfrica] Philip Morris International (PMI) is stepping up its drive to make smoke-free alternatives accessible across Africa and emerging economies. With millions of smokers still relying on combustible cigarettes, PMI is tackling both affordability and innovation head-on,
Africa: Winners Announced - West Africa Media Excellence Awards 2025
[MFWA] The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) has announced the winners of the 2025 West Africa Media Excellence Awards at a ceremony held in Accra, Ghana, on Saturday, October 11.
Teaching halted as Nigerian lecturers go on strike
Lecturers at public universities in Nigeria begin a two-week strike over pay and funding.
Africa: Women Creating Wealth Summit #WCWSummit2025 - Unleashing Economic Power
[Graça Machel Trust] Johannesburg -- As we open the #WCWSummit2025, our CEO Theo Sowa and Director of Programmes Shiphra Chisha (M.Inst.D), MBA set the tone for the day, centered on purpose, impact, and collective power.
Africa: A Booming Longevity Industry Wants to Sell Us 'Immortality' but There Could Be Hidden Costs
[Daily Maverick] If you could, would you pay to live forever? Some Silicon Valley billionaires aren't just making tech products - they've set their sights on immortality.
Cameroon awaits presidential election result
Paul Biya, who at 92 is the world's oldest head of state, is being challenged by nine candidates.
Africa: AU's Somalia Peace Mission Cannot Deliver On Funding Pledges Alone
[ISS] Without a predictable financing mechanism, the mission remains trapped in a cycle of insecurity, mounting arrears and political instability.
Africa: Banking On Forests - Inside Private Sector Plans to Shape the Tropical Forests Forever Facility
[Global Witness] A $125 billion fund will use profits from global markets to invest in forest protection. Can we trust the same financiers driving deforestation to save the world's forests?
Africa: Beyond Malaria - Uncovering the Overlapping Crisis of Long Covid in Ethiopia and Uganda
[allAfrica] While governments lifted restrictions and international attention moved elsewhere after some declared victory over the initial, acute phase of the Covid-19 pandemic, a significant portion of Covid-19 survivors continued to battle debilitating symptoms that had no
Africa: Displaced Numbers Across West, Central African Countries Soar in 5 Years - UN
[allAfrica] Geneva -- About 4 million people are now displaced across Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, and neighbouring countries - about two-thirds more than five years ago - the UNHCR (UN Refugee Agency) regional head for West and Central Africa, said on Friday.
Forty-two killed as bus crashes on South Africa mountain pass
The dead were nationals of Zimbabwe and Malawi returning home, officials say.
Africa: Africa at the Digital Crossroads - Why Ghana Must Lead a Sovereign AI Future
[allAfrica] A New Scramble, Waged in Data
Africa: Tears and Grief At Hotel Africa As Hundreds Face Homelessness Amid Mass Eviction
[Liberian Investigator] Published: October 13, 2025
Boy, 11, shoots farm worker dead in tragic South Africa accident, police say
The boy’s father has been arrested on charges of negligent handling of a firearm and the two are due in court.
Africa: As World Health Summit Gathers in Berlin, Gavi and IRC's Reach Consortium Deliver 20 Million Vaccine Doses in Crisis Settings, Reduces Delivery Cost Per Dose to U.S.$2
[GAVI] Berlin -- As delegates from around the world and across the private sector and civil society gather for the 2025 World Health Summit, the Reaching Every Child in Humanitarian Settings (REACH) consortium has officially administered over 20 million vaccine doses to
Africa: Saving South Africa's Forgotten Story of Sport That Defied Apartheid
[RFI] Black, Indian and mixed-race South Africans built their own sporting world during apartheid, defying segregation with parallel clubs and competitions. Archivists in Johannesburg are now working to save that history.
Africa: Mental Health Conditions Affect 150 Million in Africa Amid Insufficient Care Services
[WHO-AFRO] Brazzaville -- Nearly 150 million people in Africa are living with mental health conditions, with limited access to decentralized and integrated care, highlighting the region's mental health challenges, a new mental health dashboard launched today by the World Health
Africa: Strengthening Mental Health Services in Emergencies Across Africa
[WHO-AFRO] Brazzaville -- In response to the growing mental health needs triggered by public health emergencies or natural disasters in the African region, World Health Organization (WHO) is working closely with countries to integrate mental health and psychosocial support into
Africa: African Union Commission Chairperson Congratulates Seychelles' President-Elect
[African Union] The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, congratulates H.E. President-elect Patrick Herminie on his electoral victory in the 2025 Presidential Elections in the Republic of Seychelles.
Africa: How Disaster-Ready Are African Countries? Study of 5 Shows Some Progress, but Also Huge Gaps
[The Conversation Africa] When we hear the word "disaster" we often think of floods, droughts or earthquakes - events caused by nature. But what really turns these events into disasters is how prepared we are to deal with them. A flood becomes a disaster when people do not have
Africa: China and the U.S. Are in a Race for Critical Minerals. African Countries Need to Make the Rules
[The Conversation Africa] Critical minerals such as lithium, cobalt, nickel, copper, rare earth elements, and platinum group metals are essential for modern technologies. They are key to industries ranging from electronics and telecommunications to renewable energy, defence,
Africa: Bold, Diverse and Unstoppable - Girls Speak Out Amid a World in Crisis
[UN News] Adults were in the back seat at UN Headquarters on Friday as young women from across the world took over the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Chamber to speak up for their rights in the face of conflict, climate change, and other challenges.
Africa: In Africa's Sahel, Conflict and Climate Change Force Millions From Their Homes
[UN News] Nearly four million people across Africa's vast semi-arid Sahel region have been uprooted by a volatile mix of conflict, hunger and climate change, the UN warned on Friday, describing an unfolding protection and survival crisis that is pushing families to flee
Africa: Africa CDC Launches the African Manufacturing Market Intelligence & Network Analysis (AMMINA) Platform
[Africa CDC] Accra, Ghana -- 10 October 2025 - The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) is proud to announce the official launch of the African Manufacturing Market Intelligence & Network Analysis (AMMINA) platform. The launch coincided with the
Africa: AGOA 2.0 Needs Reform, Not Just Renewal - Nigeria's Olele
[Thomson Reuters Foundation] What's the context? Nigerian business leader Margaret Olele says expired Africa-U.S. AGOA trade pact needs reform to boost investment.