May 14
Africa: Africa Tourism Indaba Opens
The Herald
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Africa: Focac Highlights China-Africa 'Shared Future'
The Herald
Ruzivo Media & Resource Centre Trust Read more »
May 13
Africa: Why Should Africans Die in Pain?
The New Humanitarian
'We put life into your days, not days into your life.' Read more »
Africa: How Can South Africa's Minister of Police Improve Policing? [analysis]
ISS
With little sign that violent crime is under control, oversight by the minister is vital for effective policing. 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 »
East Africa: RURA Says 'International Players' Working to Fix Internet Outage Affecting East Africa
New Times
Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA) has said that work is underway to fix internet challenges in Rwanda and other east African countries in the wake of reported damage to… Read more »
Africa: Africa's Critical Minerals Summit to Profile Continent's Investment Outlook
New Times
The Critical Minerals Africa (CMA) slated for November this year is expected to showcase investment opportunities within Africa's critical minerals and rare earth elements market. 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 »
Africa: Wildlife Traffickers Carried On Their Illegal Trade During Covid Lockdown [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The world literally stopped during the COVID-19 pandemic. But while countries locked down to keep coronavirus at bay, wildlife traffickers carried on their illegal activities.… Read more »
Africa: Africa Needs Emergence of Globally Respected African Media - Adesina
Vanguard
...adds Africa must shape its own narrative Read more »
May 12
Africa: Female Genital Mutilation Is On the Rise in Africa - Disturbing New Trends Are Driving Up the Numbers [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Thirteen-year-old Salamatu Jalloh had her whole future to look forward to. But in January 2023, her lifeless body was found wrapped in a pink and blue shroud on an earthen floor in… Read more »
May 11
East Africa: Flooding Poses Serious Threat in Nine Regional States As Climate Fluctuations Take Toll On East Africa [opinion]
Reporter
Aid agencies warn close to two million Ethiopians at risk Read more »
Africa: Africa CDC - Unicef Consultation Workshop to Support Country Plan Development [press release]
Africa CDC
With over 70 delegates from 20 member states, the Africa CDC in collaboration with UNICEF organized a workshop at the African Union Commission from 6 to 10 April 2024 to support… Read more »
May 10
Africa: Bold African Union Role Needed to Stabilise East DRC [analysis]
ISS
The African Union lacks a coherent strategy that can reduce tensions between countries and improve security coordination. Read more »
Africa: Lassa Fever Case in Paris - What You Need to Know [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
A case of Lassa fever has been reported in Paris, France, sparking lurid warnings about the "horrific Ebola-like bug". Read more »
Africa: Governments Agree to Continue Their Steady Progress On Proposed Pandemic Agreement Ahead of the World Health Assembly [press release]
WHO
Governments of the world today agreed to continue working on a proposed pandemic agreement, and to further refine the draft, ahead of the Seventy-seventh World Health Assembly that… Read more »
Africa: 'Judicial Institutions Are Susceptible to Corruption'
Liberian Observer
While corruption has direct damaging consequences in general on the functioning of state institutions, and in particular on the administration of justice, it decreases public trust… Read more »
Africa: French Catering Company Gives Refugee Women a Recipe for Success
RFI
French catering company Bande de Cheffes employs women displaced from their own countries to cook food from around the world. The goal is to make the most of refugees' talents… Read more »
Africa: 'Keep Working With Us to Build a Better World,' Guterres Says, As Major UN Civil Society Forum Closes in Kenya
UN News
The first-ever UN civil society conference held in Africa wrapped up in Nairobi on Friday hearing calls for "bold and honest" conversations among governments and civil society to… Read more »
Africa: Cement Is a Big Carbon Emitter and Quality Is Costly - a Civil Engineer Explains [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Every year the world uses 4 billion tonnes of cement to make the concrete that goes into buildings and other infrastructure. It leaves a huge carbon footprint, and comes with other… Read more »
May 09
Africa: End the Negative Narrative, Africa is Thriving - AfDB Chief
allAfrica
The highly-anticipated AllAfrica Media Leaders' Summit (AMLS) is convening in Nairobi, Kenya, to address the urgent need for a thriving and independent media landscape across… Read more »
Africa: Kenya Is Once Again in FATF's Crosshairs [analysis]
ISS
To curb money laundering, financial oversight of the real estate, legal, casino and transport sectors must be improved. Read more »
Africa: AI Becomes Latest Frontier in China-Us Race for Africa
VOA
What's the future of Artificial Intelligence in Africa? Read more »
Africa: Keynote Address by Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, President, African Development Bank Group All Africa Media Leaders' Summit Nairobi, Kenya [document]
AMLS
Your Excellency, President Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya Read more »