South Africa to refuse charter flights of Palestinians over fears of 'cleansing agenda'
Israel says South Africa had previously agreed to receive the 153 Palestinians who arrived last week.
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Africa: Hakimi, Osimhen, Salah Shortlisted for Top African Award
[Namibian] Moroccan Achraf Hakimi, Nigerian Victor Osimhen and Egyptian Mohamed Salah were shortlisted on Sunday for the 2025 African men's player of the year award, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced.
Africa: Tobacco Harm Reduction in Africa - Sovereignty Under Siege
[allAfrica] In recent years, Africa has increasingly found herself at the crossroads of global health politics. On one side stand Western philanthropists and international organisations with deep pockets and strong convictions about how tobacco control should look.
'Back to the drawing board' for Nigeria after World Cup qualifying failure
BBC Sport examines where it went wrong for Nigeria, with the Super Eagles missing out on a second successive World Cup.
Africa: African Diplomats Reaffirm Africa's Unwavering Commitment to Global Health and Support to the Global Fund's Replenishment
[Global Fund] Addis Ababa -- First Pledge From Africa Announced
Teacher killed and 25 girls abducted in gunbattle at Nigerian school
The army is called in to help the police search nearby forests and rescue the kidnapped girls.
Africa: Africa Must Reimagine Learning to Maximise Gains of Digital Age - Oparaugo
[Vanguard] The Founder and CEO of GetBundi Education Technology, Osita Oparaugo, has said that Africa is well positioned to maximise the benefits of the ongoing digital revolution but must first reimagine how learning is done in the continent.
Africa: Africa Celebrates Culture, Creativity At Miss and Mister Tourism Africa International 2025 World Finals
[Vanguard] The city of Jos, Plateau State, came alive in dazzling colors and pride as it hosted the Miss and Mister Tourism Africa International 2025 World Finals, an event that celebrated the continent's beauty, culture, and tourism potential. The grand finale brought together
Dozens die in DR Congo mine after makeshift bridge collapses
The structure fell after panicked miners reportedly fled from military gunfire.
Africa: Ethiopia's Unwatched Customary Courts
[ISS] Traditional justice is in high demand, but an unaccountable system could perpetuate discrimination and undermine human rights.
Africa: Mycredit, Enkisoma Africa Ink Sh1.2bn Private Schools Financing Deal
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- MyCredit Limited has signed a KES 1.2 billion Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Enkisoma Africa Limited to finance and accelerate digital transformation in private schools across Kenya.
Africa: Botswana Hosts Africa's Premier Aviation Forum 2026
[The Patriot] Botswana is set to make history by hosting the 10th edition of Aviadev Africa in June 2026, marking the first time the continental aviation forum will be held in the country. The official launch of the event took place in Gaborone on Tuesday, led by the Civil
Africa: Funding Challenges for Women Entrepreneurs in Africa's Green Economy
[Namibian] In a world striving for sustainability, Michelle Lingam's aspirations for her solar installation business highlight a troubling paradox: despite the critical role of women entrepreneurs in combating climate change, they continue to be largely excluded from formal
Africa: 'This Is South Africa At Work' - Minister Ntshavheni On G20 Social Summit
[SAnews.gov.za] The global gaze will begin to turn towards Gauteng this week, as it hosts the people-centred G20 Social Summit on Tuesday.
Africa: Cervical Cancer Vaccine Push Has Saved 1.4 Million Lives - Gavi
[Vanguard] A three-year campaign to bring vaccines against human papillomavirus (HPV) to low-income countries has prevented 1.4 million cervical cancer deaths, the vaccine alliance Gavi said Monday.
Africa: Cervical Cancer Vaccines Save Over 1 Million Lives in Lower-Income Countries
[Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance] Major push by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance and lower-income countries to extend access to the HPV vaccine has reached its target ahead of schedule - helping protect an estimated [1] 86 million girls in the world's highest-risk countries from
Australia revokes visa of South African seen at neo-Nazi rally
The civil engineer was seen in the front row of a protest organised by the National Socialist Network.
Africa: 'How Dr Alim Abubakre's BCA Board Role Will Strengthen UK-Africa Business and Governance'
[Daily Trust] The Business Council for Africa (BCA) has appointed Dr Alim Abubakre to its Board, marking a strategic step toward deepening UK-Africa business collaboration and strengthening governance across the continent.
Africa: Tax-Free Entry Level Smartphones in Africa - a Policy Lever for Digital Inclusion or a Fiscal Tightrope?
[New Times] At the recent Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Kigali, a bold proposal took centre stage: African telecom operators and government leaders called for the removal of import duties and VAT on smartphones priced under $100. This clarion call came with the aim to
Africa: African Bloc Warns COP30 Adaptation Targets Risk Becoming 'A Burden' Without Funding
[263Chat] The Africa Group of Negotiators has issued a firm warning at COP30 insisting that any agreement on the Global Goal on Adaptation (GGA) must include ambitious, equitable and practical indicators and must be backed by guaranteed finance.
Africa: World Prematurity Day - WHO Raises Alarm As Preterm Births Reach Crisis Levels
[Vanguard] As the world marks World Prematurity Day, global health agencies are calling attention to the increasing challenges faced by babies born too soon and the families who care for them.
Africa: African CDC Challenges African Nations to Invest in Social and Behavioral Change Interventions for Better Healthcare
[Nyasa Times] The African CDC has urged countries in the continent to invest in Social and Behavioral Change (SBC) interventions for better healthcare.
Africa: Forty-Five Days That Changed Elections in Africa?
[Premium Times] An unlikely coincidence of ballots, in a forty-five day period from the middle of September to the end of October, has cast a new light on the state of democratic governance in Africa
Africa: As Leaders Pull Out of the G20, Who Can Capitalise On the Opportunity?
[Daily Maverick] The upcoming G20 meeting in Johannesburg will be without the US government, and only a lower-level rep from Russia, but with the second-highest Chinese leader, although not Xi Jinping. While the middle powers at the meeting may hope they will share the
Africa: Instant Payment Transactions in Africa Hit $1.9 1.9trn in 2024 - Report
[Premium Times] The total transaction value increased from $775.7 billion in 2020 to $1,980.6 billion in 2024.
How Tanzania police crushed election protests with lethal force
The UN says hundreds of people were killed in the protests. Verified clips show the violent actions of police as they attempted to crush protests.
Africa: Violence Is a Normal Part of Life for Many Young Children - Study Traces the Mental Health Impacts
[The Conversation Africa] Children in many countries are growing up surrounded by violence. It may happen at home, in their neighbourhoods, or both. Some children are directly harmed, while others witness violence between caregivers or in their communities. Either way, the
Africa: Africa Has a Debt Crisis - Momentum From G20 in South Africa Can Help Find Solutions
[The Conversation Africa] The end of South Africa's G20 presidency does not mean the end of its ability or responsibility to promote the issues it prioritised during 2025. It can still advocate for action on some of these issues through its further participation in the G20 and
Africa: 'Just Transition Must Make Climate Work for People Living Its Consequences'
[IPS] We have seen stalled climate action, widening inequality, and people left behind. At COP27, the establishment of the Just Transition Work Programme was a crucial step toward putting justice at the heart of climate action. But words alone cannot hold back the tide. --Open
Africa: COP30 - Climate Crisis Is a Health Crisis, Who Warns As Philanthropies Pledge $300m for Solutions
[UN News] Climate change is already fueling a global health emergency, killing more than half a million people each year through extreme heat and threatening hospitals worldwide, according to a major report released on Friday at COP30 in Belém, Brazil.
Africa: As COP30 Takes Place, Can Africa Draw Lessons From Brazil On How It Develops Its Livestock Sector?
[IPS] Nairobi, Kenya -- As the world gathers in Brazil for the UN climate talks, the country's livestock sector - one of the largest in the world - is understandably in the spotlight.
Africa: Belém's Hunger, Poverty Declaration Places World's Most Vulnerable Populations At Centre of Global Climate Policy
[IPS] If we do not have our land and healthy territory, we do not have healthy food, and without food we do not survive. Food must become a centerpiece in the global climate discourse, and it is not just about any food, but healthy food that aligns with our ancestry and local
Africa: 'When Finance Flows, Ambition Grows' - COP30's Call for Action
[UN News] In Belém, Brazil, as the world turns its eyes to the Amazon where COP30 has been underway for the past week, one question looms large: can climate finance move from pledge to lifeline?