May 03
Africa: AllAfrica To Present Excellence Awards At Upcoming Summit [press release]
allAfrica
The AllAfrica Media Leaders’ Summit is a conversation bringing together African media leaders (CEOs, Managing Directors & Editors-in-Chief), policy-makers, activists,… Read more »
South Africa: 'Missing Joshlin Smith's DNA Found in Saldanha Bay' - South African News Briefs - May 3, 2024
allAfrica
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Africa: Museveni Accuses World Bank of Prioritizing Seminars Over Development
Nyasa Times
President Museveni has accused the World Bank of prioritising loans for 'seminars' instead of helping poor African countries address structural bottlenecks hindering their… Read more »
Liberia: Boakai Issues Mandate To Establish Office of War Crimes Court
New Dawn
True to his words, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. issued Executive Order #131 here, establishing the Office of War and Economic Crimes Court for Liberia. This is a significant… Read more »
Africa: East and Southern Africa - Journalists Targeted Amid Ongoing Crackdown On Media
AI London
Authorities across East and Southern Africa continued to impose severe restrictions on the right to freedom of expression and media freedom over the past year, said Amnesty… Read more »
Rwanda: Is the Proposed East African Single Currency a Pipe Dream?
New Times
Countries in the East African Community (EAC) want to adopt a single currency as part of the broader plans to integrate under a single market, and ultimately one region that trades… Read more »
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Africa: Access to Financing Crucial for the Future of Agriculture in West Africa
Mastercard Foundation
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Kenya: Death Toll Climbs As Torrential Rains Contine to Batter Kenya
RFI
Weeks of heavy rain and floods that have killed nearly 200 people continue to ravage parts of Kenya - causing landslides, destroying roads and forcing people from their homes. Read more »
Africa: Hadeda Ibises' 'Sixth Sense' Works Best in Wet Soil [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Hadeda ibises (Bostrychia hagedash) are one of the most familiar species of birds across sub-Saharan Africa. They are large, long-legged birds with long, thin beaks for probing… Read more »
Africa: Ukraine Steps Up Its Charm Offensive in Africa [analysis]
ISS
Ukraine has opened several new African embassies, still hoping for a better return on its investment. Read more »
East Africa: Ugandan Defense Minister Pledges Continued Support for Eastern Africa Standby Force
Nile Post
Uganda's unwavering commitment to the Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) was reaffirmed by the Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Honourable Jacob Marksons Oboth-Oboth.… Read more »
Sudan: Sudanese Journalists Brave Conflict On World Press Freedom Day
Dabanga
Sudanese journalists mark World Press Freedom Day trapped in a brutal, year-long conflict with no ceasefire in sight. Despite local, regional, and international efforts, entrenched… Read more »
Kenya: 115 Camps Set Up in 19 Counties to Accommodate Those Displaced By Floods
Capital FM
The government has set 115 camps across 19 counties to accommodate those displaced by floods. Read more »
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Africa: Corporate Council on Africa Announces Confirmed Participation of Government Officials for #USAfricaBizSummit2024 in Dallas May 6-9 - REGISTER NOW
CCA
Excitement is building as we're just 2 weeks away from the highly anticipated 2024 U.S.-Africa Business Summit! Get ready to join industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators as… Read more »
South Africa: What's the Job of a Company Chair? South Africa's Rules Aren't Clear and Need Fixing [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Historically, the chair of the board of directors filled a procedural and ceremonial role. This was a low bar focusing on the chair's role in meetings. Read more »
Africa: $120bn Isn't Enough. Here Are 3 Ideas for a Truly Bigger Better World Bank [analysis]
African Arguments
Leaders have called for a record replenishment of the Bank's grants and concessional lending arm. Much bigger changes are needed. Read more »
Kenya: Leaders Must Embrace Media Scrutiny for Press Freedom
Capital FM
In order for press freedom to flourish, leaders must be willing to endure scrutiny and criticism from the media. Read more »
Southern Africa: World Press Freedom Day 2024 Statement [press release]
MISA
Guided by the universal theme, MISA Zimbabwe is running with the localised theme: Positioning the Media to Amplify the Environment Story for a Sustainable Future. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Shouldn't Be Giant Only in Population, but in Devt - Shehu Sani
Vanguard
Former Kaduna senator and social critic, Sen. Shehu Sani, says Nigeria should not only be a giant of Africa in population, but in all sectors of the economy. Read more »
Uganda: President Museveni Meets Global Fund Boss
Nile Post
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni met and held discussions with Mr Peter Sands, the Executive Director of the Global Fund at State House-Entebbe. Read more »
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Ethiopia: Ethiopia Announces a National Financial Education Module for Youth and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
Mastercard Foundation
The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE), the Mastercard Foundation, and First Consult, through the BRIDGES programme, announced the National Financial Education Module for Youth and… Read more »
Djibouti: Change of Command At CJTF-HOA - a New Chapter Begins With General Cashman
Horn of Africa Joint Task Force
On Saturday, April 27, 2024, after nearly two years as commanding general of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, Maj. Gen. Jamelle Shawley transfers command to Brigadier… Read more »
Liberia: Liberia Inches Closer to War Crimes Court
Liberian Observer
Liberia inched closer to a long-awaited reckoning for its brutal civil wars with the signing of a landmark executive order on May 2, 2024. Signing the historic Executive Order… Read more »
Nigeria: Cost of Healthy Diet in Nigeria UP N982 in March - NBS
Premium Times
The NBS said this is 4.7 per cent higher than the amount recorded in the previous month Read more »
Nigeria: NSA Orders Full Implementation of Cybercrime Act 2024
Leadership
The National Security Adviser Malam Nuhu Ribadu has directed full implementation of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, Etc) Amendment Act 2024. Read more »
Nigeria: Insecurity - Group Supports Northern Governors' U.S. Trip
Leadership
A group, Arewa New Frontiers (ANF) has said northern governors deserve more support and encouragement and can go as far as America and any other country to seek lasting solutions… Read more »
Nigeria: Conduct Council Polls in Kebbi Before June 5, Ipac Tells Electoral Body
Leadership
The Inter Party Advisory Council (IPAC) in Kebbi State has given a 35-day ultimatum to the State Independent Electoral Commission (KBSIEC) to conduct election into the 21 local… Read more »
South Africa: South African Singing Sensation Tyla Reacts to Controversy on her Ethnicity
Fame Frenzy
She may only be 22, but Johannesburg-born Tyla Laura Seethal has the world at her feet. Read more »