Are East African governments uniting to silence dissent?
Cases of repression in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania have fuelled concerns about possible collaboration.
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Kipyegon falls short in sub-four-minute mile bid
Kenya's Faith Kipyegon fails in her attempt to become the first woman to run a sub-four-minute mile at Nike's 'Breaking4' event in Paris.
Nigeria's major tax overhaul explained
The government argues that the new system should help poorer families as well as boost revenue.
Maluach's rise from South Sudan to 10th pick at NBA Draft
Khaman Maluach only took up basketball aged 14, but the refugee from South Sudan has been drafted to join NBA side Phoenix Suns.
Africa: Afreximbank Rallies Africa for a Resilient Future
[Liberian Observer] In a powerful opening to the 32nd Annual Meetings of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) in Abuja, Nigeria, African leaders and financial experts gathered to reaffirm the continent's commitment to building economic resilience, strengthening
Africa: Consumed By Terror - Africa's Ambitious Great Green Wall Faces Crucial Threat (1)
[Premium Times] On proposed completion in 2030, the Great Green Wall is expected to be the largest living structure on the planet, three times the size of the Great Barrier Reef in Australia.
Ally of Cameroon president, 92, quits 'broken' government to challenge him
A close ally of Paul Biya, in power for four decades, challenges "one-man" rule in the country.
Kenya protests are 'coup attempt', says minister
At least 10 people died in the protests and 400 others injured, including 300 police officers, minister says.
Africa: World Leaders Recommit to Immunisation Amid Global Funding Shortfall
[GAVI] Brussels -- The Global Summit: Health & Prosperity through Immunisation sees a record number of donors pledge towards Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, securing more than US$ 9 billion towards a target budget of US$ 11.9 billion for its next strategic period (2026-2030)
Crush kills 29 pupils taking exams after blast in Central Africa
The explosion occurred at an electrical transformer near where students were taking final exams.
Africa: Afreximbank Disbursed $250 Billion Across Africa - Oramah
[Premium Times] "Over the past 32 years, we have mobilised over $250 billion into Africa."
Africa: Gov Radda Markets Katsina's Investment Prospects At China-Africa Economic Summit
[Premium Times] Governor Radda's strategic presentation positions Katsina State at the forefront of Nigeria's international investment drive, leveraging the China-Africa partnership framework to attract investments
Africa: 'Be My Guest' - Trust As Economic Capital in Sudanese Displacement
[African Arguments] The Sudan War series is a joint collaboration between the Center for Economic, Legal, and Social Studies and Documentation - Khartoum (CEDEJ-K), Sudan-Norway Academic Cooperation (SNAC) and African Arguments - Debating Ideas. Through a number of themes that
Africa: Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso, 50 Others to Attend African Chiefs of Defence Summit
[Leadership] Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger Republic are among 54 African countries that will be hosted in Nigeria for the maiden African Chiefs of Defence Staff Summit in August.
Africa: Africa's Economic Independence - Samia Hassan Urges Peace, Unity
[Daily News] PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan has called on African nations to uphold peace and national unity, as crucial pillars for achieving mental emancipation and economic independence, while fully leveraging the opportunities presented by the African Continental Free Trade
Africa: Unseen, Untreated, Lethal - The Threat of Drug-Resistant Fungal Infections in Africa
[allAfrica] "You can't fight what you can't see. We need better diagnostics to stop C. auris from spreading."
Africa: All of Africa Today - June 26, 2025
[allAfrica] Liberian Police Invade Home of Former President Sirleaf to Arrest Key Ally
Africa: Empire in the Sky - How Africa's Digital Future Is Being Colonised Again
[Nile Post] It begins with a promise. A satellite dish on a tin roof. A blinking terminal in the middle of rural Kisii. Suddenly, a boy can watch a YouTube video without buffering.
Africa: WHO Launches Tool to Catch Health Threats Earlier
[Namibian] Namibia's capacity to detect and respond to public health threats is expected to improve significantly following the launch of the Event-Based Surveillance (EBS) Guideline in Windhoek on Monday.
Africa: U.S. Diplomat Denies Unfair Trade Claims Amid African Concerns
[ENA] Addis Ababa, -- The top U.S. diplomat for Africa dismissed claims of unfair trade practices on Tuesday.
Africa: In Lesotho, an Economic Inclusion Initiative Is Providing Hope and Jobs to the Most Vulnerable
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Africa: Energy Access Has Improved, but More Funding Is Needed to Address Disparities - WHO
[UN News] Although nearly 92 per cent of the global population now has basic access to electricity, more than 666 million people still live without it, prompting the World Health Organization (WHO) to urge greater financial support for renewable energy.
Africa: 'A Moral Failure' - Security Council Hears About Grave Violations Against Children Caught in War
[UN News] When Sila, a young woman from Idlib in Syria, was three years-old, she woke up to missiles falling around her, forcing her and her family to flee their home.
Africa: Our Oceans Are in Trouble - How to Move Beyond the Outrage and Start Taking Real Action
[The Conversation Africa] Our oceans are in trouble. Catches from many of the world's fisheries are declining, with some fishing practices destroying enormous areas of the sea bed. Habitat loss through coastal development threatens many coastal ecosystems including estuaries