September 13
Liberia: U.S. Embassy Accused of Arbitrary Dismissals
Liberian Observer
The life of Abraham Baryogar, not his real name, has been in total shackle since his arbitrary dismissal by the Embassy of the United States of America accredited near Monrovia. Read more »
Africa: WHO and Partners Establish an Access and Allocation Mechanism for Mpox Vaccines, Treatments, Tests
WHO
In coordination with Member States, the World Health Organization (WHO) and partners have established an access and allocation mechanism for mpox medical countermeasures including… Read more »
Africa: WHO Approves First Mpox Vaccine to Boost Access in Africa
UN News
The World Health Organization (WHO) has approved the use of an mpox vaccine for the first time, which it says should facilitate "timely and increased access" for millions at risk… Read more »
Africa: Indonesia-Africa Summit Puts Cooperation At Centre of Development [editorial]
The Herald
Last week, Bali, the capital of Indonesia played host to the Indonesia-Africa Forum 2024, a gathering that government leaders and representatives from international organisations… Read more »
Nigeria: 200m Nigerians At Risk of 17 Neglected Diseases, As Unicef Calls for Urgent Action
Vanguard
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has warned of a looming health crisis in Nigeria, as 200 million citizens are at risk of contracting 17 Neglected Tropical Diseases… Read more »
South Africa: Lamola Embarks On a Working Visit to the United States
SAnews.gov.za
The International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Ronald Lamola, has arrived in Washington DC, in the United States on Thursday for a weeklong working visit. Read more »
Liberia: Japan Donates U.S.$3Million in Rice Aid to Combat Food Insecurity
Liberian Observer
Japan has reaffirmed its commitment to addressing food security challenges in Liberia with a US$3 million donation under the KR Food Assistance Program. The disclosure was made by… Read more »
Africa: Kagame Weighs in On Africa's Proposed Security Council Seats
New Times
President Paul Kagame has noted that the creation of two permanent United Nations Security Council (UNSC) seats for African states should be designed in a manner that one is… Read more »
Africa: U.S.-China Rivalry for Military Influence in Africa Ramps Up
VOA
While the U.S. was forced to downsize and pull its troops out of Niger this year, China is increasing its military cooperation on the continent, recently announcing a plan to spend… Read more »
Nigeria: Unicef Renews Working Relationship With Kwara After 13 Years Absence, Launches NLP
Premium Times
UNICEF boss says Kwara is the 20th state in Nigeria to launch the NLP and to join the global movement of reimagining education. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya, Germany Sign Pact to Promote Exchange of Digital Skills
Capital FM
Kenya has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Germany's Friedrich Naumann Foundation to promote the exchange of digital skills, labor, and digital jobs creation. Read more »
Sudan: Food Must Be Delivered to People Starved By Blockade in Zamzam Camp
MSF
The results of a nutrition screening carried out by the Sudanese health authorities and Médecins Sans Frontières earlier this month in Zamzam camp, North Darfur… Read more »
Zimbabwe: 'Collaborations Key to Enhancing Development'
The Herald
Zimbabwe believes that in today's interconnected world, collaborations have become a necessity if countries wish to enhance their development, Industry and Commerce Minister… Read more »
September 12
Nigeria: WFP, Borno Govt Aid Flood Victims with Hot Meals
WFP
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is on the ground in Borno State providing emergency food assistance to communities affected by massive flooding that has displaced… Read more »
Africa: Half the World Lacks Social Protection Amid Climate Crisis, ILO Warns
UN News
Social protection is essential to safeguard people from shocks, but half the world is without any coverage, including over 90 per cent of people living in climate-vulnerable… Read more »
Africa: China-Africa Summit - Why the Continent Has More Options Than Ever [analysis]
Chatham House
Chinese engagement with Africa is on an uptick after a period of decline. Read more »
Botswana: Botswana, U.S. Firm Partner to Conduct Border Pathogen Monitoring
VOA
Botswana and an American biotech firm, Ginkgo Bioworks, have partnered to conduct pathogen surveillance at the country's entry points. Health officials say the proactive move is… Read more »
Somalia: U.S. Boosts Diplomacy, Security Support in Somalia
VOA
In an exclusive interview, U.S. Ambassador to Somalia Richard Riley shed light on the ongoing diplomatic efforts and security challenges facing the East African nation, including… Read more »
Somalia: Arab League Unanimously Backs Somalia's Sovereignty Against Ethiopia-Somaliland Deal
Shabelle
At the 162nd session of the Arab League Council held in Cairo, a unanimous show of solidarity emerged supporting Somalia's sovereignty, particularly in response to a contentious… Read more »
Africa: World News in Brief - Unicef Mpox Response in DR Congo, 'Unprecedented' Threat to Sudan's Heritage, Call to Suspend Cambodia Journalism Charter
UN News
The UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) is stepping up lifesaving support to the Congolese Government to protect children under 15 from mpox, who account for around 60 per cent of… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Visits King Charles III to Strengthen UK-Nigeria Diplomatic Ties
Leadership
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday visited King Charles III at the Buckingham Palace where the two leaders had discussions aimed at enhancing diplomatic relations abetween the… Read more »
Nigeria: Federal Govt Partners World Bank to Tackle Land Registration Issues
Leadership
The Nigerian Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has teamed up with the World Bank to address the land registration challenges in the country. Read more »
Africa: Summit of the Future - 'Critical' Opportunity for Safer, More Sustainable and Equitable World
UN News
A once-in-a-generation UN summit bringing together countries from around the world marks a critical opportunity for far-reaching agreements on international collaboration for a… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Signs Multi-Billion Naira Partnership Agreements With UK
Premium Times
The agreements commit both countries to collaboration in critical sectors, including governance, climate change, education, health, and the economy. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Players Accused of Forgery in Botched Transfer to Italy Claim Innocence
Capital FM
Players, who had their passports confiscated by the Italian Embassy and faced document forgery accusations by the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) have opened on the saga that left… Read more »