May 14
Africa: How Africa Can Champion a Digital Future Through China Cooperation
Capital FM
Signs of bloom appear in the Chinese economy, as key indicators this spring point to expansion. The world's second-largest economy showcases its new growth engine amid a flurry of… Read more »
Africa: African States Showcase Culture At Korean Festival
The Herald
Victor Maphosa in SEOUL, South Korea Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Signs Free Movement Protocol in IGAD Region
Nile Post
Uganda has signed the Protocol on Free Movement of Persons within the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) region. Read more »
Africa: African Union, Ethiopia, and New Developments in Transitional Justice in Africa
Premium Times
While the transitional justice agenda in South Sudan has experienced setbacks, the same cannot be said for The Gambia, Liberia, and Ethiopia. Read more »
Africa: WHO Director-General's Remarks At the Summit On Clean Cooking in Africa - 14 May 2024 [press release]
WHO
Your Excellency President Gnassingbé of Togo, Read more »
South Africa: Cycling From London to Cape Town (Part 2) - Luggage Duty [analysis]
Daily Maverick
Having reached Dakhla, Jake Thorpe is on the second leg of his two-wheeled journey from London to Cape Town. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Another Australian Business Delegation Eyes Zimbabwe
The Herald
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Africa: Focac Highlights China-Africa 'Shared Future'
The Herald
Ruzivo Media & Resource Centre Trust Read more »
South Africa: SA Extends Condolences to the People of Afghanistan
SAnews.gov.za
Government has extended its condolences to the people of Afghanistan following flash floods that claimed the lives of more than 300 people. Read more »
May 13
Congo-Kinshasa: Humanitarian Situation Now At a Tipping Point - Unicef Official During Visit
Unicef
UNICEF Deputy Executive Director for Humanitarian Action and Supply Operations, Ted Chaiban, concluded a five-day visit to eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) where he… Read more »
Africa: Egypt to 'Formally Back' South Africa's ICJ Genocide Case Against Israel
Independent (Kampala)
Egypt announced on Sunday that it will "formally back" South Africa's genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) over the ongoing Israeli aggression… Read more »
Nigeria: Duchess of Sussex Praises Nigerian Women, Calls West African Nation 'My Country'
Fame Frenzy
It’s been a jam-packed week for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. Read more »
Sudan: Countless Lives At Stake in Sudan's El Fasher, Warn UN Aid Teams
UN News
Reports have been coming in that a hospital in Sudan's North Darfur has been damaged in a heavy uptick of hostilities, leaving two youngsters dead and fanning renewed famine fears,… Read more »
Zambia: IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva Statement to the Financial Community On Zambia [document]
IMF
Ms. Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), issued the following statement about Zambia to Members of the Financial Community today: Read more »
Liberia: WHO Donates Medical Consignments to Moh
New Republic
The World Health Organization (WHO) has made a significant donation of medications to the Ministry of Health in Liberia to support the country's efforts in combating neglected… Read more »
Benin: Climate Adaptation Efforts Necessary for Sustainable and Resilient Growth [press release]
World Bank
According to the second edition of the Benin Economic Update Report, achieving sustainable and resilient economic growth in the coming decades will depend on efforts to adapt and… Read more »
Africa: 'Untold Harm to Nature' From Wildlife Trafficking, Warns UN Crime Agency
UN News
Despite two decades of worldwide efforts, more than 4,000 precious wildlife species still fall prey to trafficking every year, a new report by the UN crime and drugs prevention… Read more »
Africa: Complementary Admissions for Refugees Reach Record Highs - UNHCR Report
UN News
A new report jointly issued by the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) reveals a significant increase in the issuance of… Read more »
Sudan: Telecommunications Blackout in Sudan
Norwegian Refugee Council
Parties to the conflict must end collective punishment and enable access to life-saving telecommunications. In the midst of the devastating humanitarian crisis that is fast… Read more »
Sudan: Statement Attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General - On Sudan [press release]
United Nations in Sudan
The Secretary-General is gravely concerned by the outbreak of fighting in El Fasher, which puts over 800,000 civilians at risk. He is alarmed by reports of the use of heavy… Read more »
Seychelles: India's Indigo Airline to Offer Flights to Seychelles in October
Seychelles News Agency
IndiGo, one of the fastest growing air carriers from India, intends to launch flights to Seychelles in October 2024, according to the Seychelles Civil Aviation Authority (SCAA). Read more »
Gambia: Moherst Hosts EU Erasmus+ Information Day for the Gambia
Foroyaa
From Fatoumata Joof, MoHERST Read more »
Gambia: German Police Support Team Donates Equipment, Vehicles to Gambia Police Force
Foroyaa
The German Police Support Team (GPST) has donated and equipment, vehicles and motor bicycles to the Gambia Police worth more than 35 million Dalasi. Read more »
Guinea Bissau: IMF Executive Board Completes Fourth and Fifth Reviews Under the Extended Credit Facility for Guinea-Bissau and Approves U.S.$8.1 Million Disbursement [document]
IMF
Washington, DC: The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed today the fourth and fifth reviews under Guinea-Bissau's Extended Credit Facility (ECF)… Read more »
May 12
Sudan: Bomb Puts El Fasher Paediatric Hospital Out of Action Amid Intense Escalation in Fighting
MSF
On the evening of Saturday 11 May, an airstrike carried out by the SAF landed 50 metres from Babiker Nahar Paediatric Hospital, which is supported by Médecins Sans… Read more »