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Africa: Despite Nigeria, Africa's Bright Economic Outlook, Agoa Expiry Poses Challenge - Fitch
[This Day] The expiry of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) duty-free access window presents an immediate challenge to Nigeria and Africa, particularly for African apparel exporters, a report by BMI, a Fitch Solutions Company, has said.
Kenyan court suspends 'landmark' US health aid deal over data privacy concerns
The landmark $2.5bn Kenya-US deal has been stopped until the court hears the case over data privacy.
PFL contract ends soon - Ngannou
Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou suggests he could fight UFC legend Jon Jones or ex-boxing world champion Deontay Wilder in 2026.
Africa: Kenyan Riders Shine At Roof of Africa 2025 - Quinn, Shaun Miller Make Their Mark
[Capital FM] Maseru -- The Roof of Africa 2025, one of the most prestigious motorcycle endurance events in the world, saw the four-man Kenyan team comprising Quinn Miller, Karan Sehmi, Arjun Mohindra and Shaun Miller put in impressive performances, showcasing their skill and
Africa: Sudan Highlights Africa's Migration Priorities and Challenges At IOM Ministerial Meeting
[SNA] Geneva -- Sudan's Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Geneva, Ambassador Hassan Hamid, in his capacity as Coordinator of the African Group on Migration Affairs, delivered the African Group's statement during the 116th session of the International
Ghana deports Israelis in retaliation for alleged mistreatment of Ghanaians
Ghana says its citizens were subjected to "humiliating treatment" in Israel, which has not commented.
Africa: Power, Minerals, Sovereignty - the Rise of Us-Africa Partnerships
[New Times] In recent months, a quiet yet unmistakably strategic shift has been underway across Africa's mineral-rich heartlands. The United States, emerging from a decade of cautious engagement, is now decisively intensifying its diplomatic and economic foothold in Tanzania,
Africa: CoDA and ICPC Renew Partnership to Combat Illicit Financial Flows
[African Union] The Coalition for Dialogue on Africa (CoDA) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) have renewed their collaboration through the signing of a Cooperation Agreement (CoA), reaffirming their shared commitment to
Africa: When Your Boss Says 'We Need to Talk' - Responding to Feedback Without Losing Your Cool, By Ruth Oji
[Vanguard] I'll never forget the Monday morning my supervisor called me into his office. "I've reviewed your proposal," he said, sliding the document across his desk. It was covered in red ink. My heart sank. My face grew hot. Before he could say another word, I heard myself
Africa: WTO Launches Initiative to Help African SMEs Comply With Global Trade Rules
[Liberian Observer] Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Africa are set to benefit from enhanced support to meet international trade standards, as the World Trade Organization (WTO) launched a new initiative aimed at empowering businesses to comply with global
East Africa: East Africa Faces Intensifying Drought As La Niña Deepens Regional Weather Extremes
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- New climate assessments warn that severe drought conditions are tightening their grip on East Africa, driven by the ongoing La Niña phenomenon, even as southern parts of the continent brace for worsening floods.
Africa: Boko Haram's Intelligence Networks Fuel Its Deadly Resurgence
[ISS] Governments in the Lake Chad Basin region must target and dismantle terrorist groups' information-gathering and processing systems.
Africa: Accelerating Universal Health Coverage in the Digital Age - The Roadmap to 2030
[allAfrica] Over the past two decades, the world has witnessed remarkable progress in global health. Since the early 2000s, millions more people have gained access to essential services; maternal and child mortality have declined dramatically; access to HIV treatment has
Africa: Creating Pathways for Women's Empowerment and Employment in Somalia
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Africa: Turning Hope Into Action - Investing in Resilience Through Somalia's National Safety Net
[World Bank] STORY HIGHLIGHTS
Africa: U.S. to Mandate 5-Year Social Media History for Visa-Free Travellers
[Vanguard] The United States is seeking to introduce stricter digital-screening rules for millions of visitors entering the country under its Visa Waiver Program, proposing mandatory disclosure of social media activity spanning the past five years.
Africa: Age Restrictions Alone Won't Keep Children Safe Online
[Unicef] New York -- Statement by UNICEF as countries move to introduce social media bans for children
Africa: FAJ Calls for Urgent Protection Amidst Growing Threats Confronting African Journalists
[IFJ] FAJ and its affiliated journalist unions and associations continue to document intimidation, arbitrary detention, online harassment, censorship and physical attacks against journalists across the continent. These violations do not only endanger individual media
Africa: The New U.S. National Security Strategy - a Transactional Document That Marginalizes Africa
[FPRI] The first official National Security Strategy (NSS) of the second Trump administration, dated November 2025 and publicly issued in early December 2025, is a document that some will hate and some will love. But many will scratch their heads in bewilderment as they try to
Africa: Press Killings in 2025 Equal Record High of 126 Killed in 2024
[CPJ] New York -- With more than three weeks still to go to the end of the year, the number of journalists and media workers killed worldwide in 2025 already equals 2024's record figures, data gathered by the Committee to Protect Journalists shows.
Africa: IEC Lesotho Ranked Among Top Four in Africa for Electoral Integrity
[Lesotho Times] The Independent Electoral Commission of Lesotho (IEC) has earned a prestigious continental accolade after the Electoral Integrity Global Report 2025 ranked Lesotho fourth in Africa for the quality and credibility of its electoral processes.
Africa: Five Climate Trailblazers - UNEP's 2025 Champions of the Earth
[UN News] Global temperatures are projected to surpass 1.5°C (2.7°F) within the next decade, underscoring the urgency of the climate crisis.
Africa: Unesco Urges a Modern Rethink of the Right to Learn
[UN News] Despite major gains in access to schooling since 1960, widening inequalities driven by the climate crisis, conflicts and rapid technological change are leaving millions behind.
Africa: International Funding for 30x30 Biodiversity Target Falls Billions Short of Global Goals
[IPS] Nairobi -- A new study and interactive dashboard released today in Nairobi at the seventh session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) finds that current international financial flows remain billions of dollars short of what is required to achieve the global
Africa: The History of the Zambezi River Is a Tale of Culture, Conquest and Commerce
[The Conversation Africa] The Zambezi is Africa's fourth longest river, flowing through six countries: Angola, Zambia, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe and Mozambique, where it becomes the largest river to flow into the Indian Ocean.
Africa: Early Shoppers - How African Consumers Set Global Trade Trends in the 1800s
[The Conversation Africa] A dynamic new "consumer class" emerging from Africa is attracting international attention. With the prospect of rising incomes and a young population, international consulting firms see the continent as the next frontier for consumer goods. Global