Africa: Cardinals Set to Pick Conclave Date to Elect New Pope
[Vanguard] Red-hatted cardinals were expected to pick a date Monday for the conclave to elect a new leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics, following the death of Pope Francis.
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Pressure mounts to probe Kenya police and army after BBC exposé
A BBC investigation identifies members of the security forces who shot dead protesters last June.
Africa: The Window to Salvage South Sudan's Peace Process Is Closing Fast
[ISS] As a guarantor of the peace agreement, the African Union must urgently take action to de-escalate political tensions.
Africa: Somalia's Minister of Labour Attends Innovation Africa 2025 Summit to Boost Education, Technology, and Youth Skills
[Radio Dalsan] The Minister of Labour and Social Affairs of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Honourable Yusuf Mohamed, on Monday participated in the Innovation Africa 2025 Ministerial Summit held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Africa: VillageReach Names Dr. Ahmed Ogwell as CEO to Drive its 2030 Strategy
[VillageReach] Dr. Ahmed Ogwell, a dynamic leader in global health, will join VillageReach as our incoming CEO in May, 2025. He will bring his vast expertise, advocating for and implementing systemic health reforms across Africa. Dr. Ogwell's leadership is marked by his
Africa: Angola's President Pledges $5 Million to Africa CDC to Strengthen Continental Health Security
[Africa CDC] In a landmark move for Africa's health future, H.E. João Lourenço, President of the Republic of Angola and Chairperson of the African Union, announced a voluntary contribution of USD 5 million to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC).
Africa: Floods and Droughts Are Two Sides of the Same Crisis
[IPS] United Nations -- Water emergencies are deeply personal to us. Coming from Southeast Asia and southern Africa--two regions that struggle with water challenges--we have witnessed firsthand how water defines the fate of communities and nations.
Africa: Somali FM, AU Envoy Discuss Boosting Security Cooperation Against Al-Shabaab
[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- Somalia's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ahmed Moalim Fiqi, held talks on Monday with Rahmon Adebayo, the newly appointed interim Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission for Somalia, amid renewed efforts to push
Africa: Africa Must Stop Buying What It Already Has
[Premium Times] A stronger AfDB under visionary leadership would serve not only its African shareholders but also its non-African shareholders - by creating investable, growing economies that reduce systemic risks.
Africa: Pope Francis and His Tireless Pursuit of Peace in the Face of African Conflicts
[Agenzia Fides] Two images capture more than any others the relentless efforts of Pope Francis to put an end to the wars that are tearing African peoples apart.
Africa: 'Season of War,' As Norms of Humanitarian Law 'Cast Aside' UN Refugee Chief
[UN News] Thousands of lives have been "destroyed in the pursuit of supremacy", as international humanitarian law has been "dismissed" and "cast aside", said UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Filippo Grandi, on Monday.
Africa: UN Warns of $4 Trillion Shortfall Threatening Global Development Goals
[UN News] Facing a staggering $4 trillion annual financing gap for development and mounting trade wars, top UN officials on Monday called for urgent action to rescue the Sustainable Development Goals and revive international cooperation.
Africa: Who Do Africans Trust Most? Surveys Show It's Not the State (More Likely the Army)
[The Conversation Africa] A recent Afrobarometer study has shown declining trust in public institutions over the past decade among African citizens. Study findings call into question the credibility and legitimacy of state institutions like the presidency, parliament and
Africa: How a Small Vaccine Drop Could See Measles Becoming Endemic Again - New Study
[The Conversation Africa] It takes just a spark to start a wildfire, and when it comes to measles, the embers are already glowing.
Africa: One in Four Female Genital Mutilation Cases Now Carried Out By Health Workers
[UN News] Female genital mutilation (FGM) is becoming less common worldwide, but when it does occur, it is increasingly performed by professional healthcare workers, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Monday.
How African popes changed Christianity - and gave us Valentine's Day
Historians say there were three popes of North African descent, the last one more than 1,500 years ago.
Africa: Women's Futsal Afcon 2025 Semi-Finalists Confirmed - Morocco, Tanzania, Angola, and Cameroon Continue the Adventure
[CAF] The four remaining nations of the ongoing CAF Women's Futsal Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), currently taking place in Morocco have been confirmed following the closely contested group stages at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex in Rabat.
Africa: Cairo Dazzles With Colourful Opening of TotalEnergies U-20 Afcon 2025
[CAF] The TotalEnergies CAF Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations, Egypt 2025, kicked off in style on Sunday evening with a vibrant opening ceremony at Cairo International Stadium, setting the stage for what promises to be an exhilarating tournament.
Africa: Egypt Edge South Africa to Open TotalEnergies U-20 Afcon Campaign With Vital Win
[CAF] Hosts Egypt made a winning start to the TotalEnergies CAF Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations, Egypt 2025, with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over South Africa at Cairo International Stadium on Sunday evening.
Landmark case finds negligence for Nigerian player's death
A court case which found Nigeria's leading football bodies to be negligent for the death of a player is hailed as a "landmark" by global players' union Fifpro.
Africa: Cardoso - Economic Reforms Paving Way for Long-Term Growth
[This Day] In a chat with newsmen at the conclusion of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group spring meetings in Washington DC, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, highlighted the significant strides made in Nigeria's economic reforms.
Africa: Golf - South Africa's Cup Tees-Off On May 4 At Ikoyi Club
[This Day] The third instalment of the South Africa's Cup, an 18-hole golf tournament is set to take place on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at the Golf Section of Ikoyi Club 1938 in Lagos, as part of South Africa Week celebrating 31 years of that country's Freedom and Democracy.