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Angie Murimirwa: From hiding in the bathroom to Time's most influential people list
A kid whose parents couldn't afford school fees is now an "icon" on Time magazine's 2025 list — recognizing her work as CEO of Camfed, a charity that gives millions of girls a chance for an education.
'My bananas were seized and destroyed' - Malawi-Tanzania trade row escalates
Following the crackdown, some traders have resorted to selling their goods in secret, the BBC hears.
Africa: Boeing Expands in Africa With Addis Ababa Office
[Ethiopian Herald] · Eyes 1,200 aircraft demand over 20- year
Africa: Russia, African Nations Launch First Joint Health Emergency Drill
[Ethiopian Herald] - A landmark joint health emergency exercise between Russia and 15 African nations kicked off here yesterday, marking a significant step forward in bolstering continental health security and epidemic preparedness.
Africa: Trump's Trade War - $90 Billion Loss Looms As Us Travel Crisis Deepens
[This Day] ·Global visitors slump, tourist arrivals drop significantly
'Fees have fallen' in Namibia as president announces free higher education
However, it is not clear where the funding will come from, raising questions about where it is feasible.
Sudanese eating charcoal and leaves to survive, aid agency warns
People are trekking under "blistering" heat to escape "horrific circumstances", the BBC is told.
Africa: Increases in Vaccine-Preventable Disease Outbreaks Threaten Years of Progress, Warn WHO, UNICEF, Gavi
[WHO] Geneva/New York -- Immunization efforts are under growing threat as misinformation, population growth, humanitarian crises, and funding cuts jeopardize progress and leave millions of children, adolescents, and adults at risk, warn WHO, UNICEF, and Gavi during World
Africa: Ukraine's Problems in Maintaining Grain Quality During the War
[InfoWire] Ukraine, historically known as the "breadbasket of Europe," has faced unprecedented challenges in maintaining grain quality over the past five years. Major suppliers are gradually abandoning shipments from Ukraine - according to Chinese customs, China sharply reduced
Africa: WHO Calls for Revitalized Efforts to End Malaria Strong Global Collaboration Has Been Critical in Saving Nearly 13 Million Lives Since 2000
[WHO] On World Malaria Day, the World Health Organization (WHO) is calling for revitalized efforts at all levels, from global policy to community action, to accelerate progress towards malaria elimination.
Arsenal urged to put Visit Rwanda 'financial gains' aside
A group of Arsenal fans believe the Premier League club should not renew its sponsorship deal with Visit Rwanda if it "values standards".
Africa: Zaumu Unveils Africa's First Creator-First Digital Marketplace in Nairobi
[Capital FM] NAIROBI -- A new digital platform designed to transform the influencer economy in Africa has been launched in Nairobi.
Hoops and rhymes boosting Africa's creative economy
The Basketball Africa League is is leveraging the power of entertainment to help grow the game on the continent and boost Africa's creative economy.
Africa: Stakes High As G20 Ministers Miss Opportunity to Pursue Solidarity, Wealth Tax
[Greenpeace] Washington, D.C. - A meeting of G20 Finance Ministers has failed to deliver a key signal of solidarity as ongoing economic turmoil led to difficult talks in Washington D.C. and slowed progress on critical reforms to tax the world's super-rich.
Africa: Malaria Scorecard - Battles Have Been Won and Advances Made, but the War Isn't Over
[The Conversation Africa] Sub-Saharan Africa continues to bear the brunt of malaria cases in the world. In this region 11 countries account for two-thirds of the global burden.
Africa: AI Policies in Africa - Lessons From Ghana and Rwanda
[The Conversation Africa] Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasing productivity and pushing the boundaries of what's possible. It powers self-driving cars, social media feeds, fraud detection and medical diagnoses. Touted as a game changer, it is projected to add nearly
Africa: As Budgets Shrink, UN Peacekeeping Looks to the Future
[UN News] With just weeks to go before a key ministerial meeting in Berlin, the UN and Germany have reaffirmed their commitment to peacekeeping - a vital tool for global stability that must now adapt to dwindling resources.
Africa: Calls for Urgent Action to Address Delays in Africa's Malaria Vaccine Rollout on World Malaria Day
[1Day Africa] Lusaka -- On World Malaria Day, an international observance commemorated every year on April 25th to recognize global efforts to control malaria (a disease that puts 3.3 billion people in 106 countries at risk), 1Day Africa, an advocacy organization dedicated to
Sudan's once-vibrant capital of Khartoum hollowed out following 2 years of occupation
Khartoum, Sudan's capital city has recently been liberated by the Sudanese army after two years of occupation. NPR visited found a hollowed out and shattered city devastated by the civil war.
Rwandan beekeeper arrested in US over genocide charges
The 65-year-old suspect is also charged with visa fraud while seeking to become a US citizen in 2003.
Africa: We Finally Have A Shot at Ending Malaria, But We Must Scale Up To Save Lives
[allAfrica] Almost six years ago, we embarked on a journey to address one of the deadliest diseases on the African continent - malaria. In 2019, Burkina Faso, where nearly 5,000 children die from malaria every year, became the centre of the R21 malaria vaccine Phase II trial.
Africa: Price of Key DR-TB Medicine Drops 25% as TB Alliance's Multi-Manufacturer Strategy Expands Access
[allAfrica] TB Alliance's third licensed manufacturer makes pretomanid available through the Global Drug Facility, further improving affordability and access
Africa: Sub-Saharan Africa's Economic Performance Being Dragged Down By Nigeria, Angola, South Africa - World Bank
[Premium Times] "Excluding these countries, the rest of the subcontinent is expected to grow at 4.6 percent in 2025 and speed up to 5.7 percent in 2026-27," the World Bank said.
Africa: More Action Needed to Beat Malaria for Good, Says UN
[UN News] Although strong global collaboration has helped to save nearly 13 million lives from malaria over the past 25 years, more action is needed to stamp out the disease.
Africa: Paying Fishers to Release Sharks Accidentally Caught in Their Nets Can Incentivise Conservation Action - but There's a Catch
[The Conversation Africa] Sharks and rays are among the world's most threatened species, mainly due to overfishing. They are sometimes targeted for their fins and meat, but more often caught as bycatch in nets aiming to catch other fish. Declines in these ocean predators can