September 19
Nigeria: ....Saka Available As Arsenal Battle Ademola Lookman's Atalanta
This Day
Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka is available to play in his side's opening Champions League tie at Atalanta tonight as manager Mikel Arteta targets more progress in the competition. Read more »
September 18
Sudan: UN Urges Immediate Action to Stop Fighting in El Fasher
UN News
A sharp escalation in fighting in Sudan's El Fasher, along with ongoing clashes between rival military factions across the country, is heightening the risk of atrocities, including… Read more »
Sudan: 'Immediate Action' Needed to Halt Fighting in Sudan's Darfur - UN
VOA
A senior United Nations official warned Wednesday that "immediate action" is needed to halt the fighting in the capital of Sudan's North Darfur region, where hundreds of thousands… Read more »
Africa: 'Create a Future Fit for Our Grandchildren', Guterres Urges, Ahead of Gamechanger Summit
UN News
Countries must use a once-in-a-generation UN summit to address current and emerging global challenges and reform outdated international institutions, Secretary-General… Read more »
Sudan: The War in Sudan Is Intensifying. Coordinated Pressure Is Needed to Prevent the Country's Fragmentation [analysis]
Chatham House
International cooperation is needed to deliver civilian protection, scale up humanitarian assistance, leverage the influence of regional actors, and give Sudanese civilians a role… Read more »
Senegal: Senegal's Dollar Bonds Fall As IMF Warns of Fiscal Deterioration
Daba Finance
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Sudan: U.S. President Biden Calls On Warring Parties To End Violence, Create Humanitarian Access [document]
White House
For over 17 long months, the Sudanese people have endured a senseless war that has created one of the world's worst humanitarian crises. Nearly 10 million people have been… Read more »
Africa: What's in a Game? Video Games and Russian Influence in Africa [analysis]
ISS
It may be time to bring gaming onto the information integrity radar, while supporting citizens' right to choose their tech. Read more »
East Africa: Kenya's Femicide Cases - 'Declare a Crisis Now' [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Ugandan athlete and Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei died in September 2024 after being set alight by a man she knew in Eldoret, Kenya. Cheptegei's murder was reported to have been about… Read more »
Sudan: Unicef Allocates Resources and Cash Support for Sudanese Children
SNA
The United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) revealed resources allocated to Sudan, including providing cash support for Sudanese children and women affected… Read more »
Sudan: Sudan's Civilians Urgently Need Protection - the Options for International Peacekeeping [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
In September 2024, the United Nations' independent fact-finding mission to Sudan issued its first report. Citing grave human rights violations amounting to war crimes and crimes… Read more »
Lesotho: Lesotho - Authorities Must Promptly Investigate Allegations That Army Tortured and Killed Civilians
AI London
Responding to reports that Lesotho Defence Forces (LDF) soldiers tortured at least four people and killed at least two others during the ongoing Operation Hard Fist to confiscate… Read more »
Liberia: Corruption Scares Away Investors
New Dawn
The U.S. Department of State's 2024 Investment Climate Statements cite corruption as the reason few investors come to Liberia, jobs are not being created, and instability is a… Read more »
Africa: UN Secretary-General António Guterres Appoints Four New SDG Advocates [announcement]
UN
On the eve of the Summit of the Future, the United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced four new SDG Advocates dedicated to accelerating progress of… Read more »
Tunisia: Tunisia Votes in Favour of Resolution to Implement ICJ Advisory Opinion On Legal Consequences of Occupation in Palestinian Territory
Tunis Afrique Presse
Tunisia voted on Wednesday at the UN General Assembly in favour of a resolution introduced by the State of Palestine on the implementation of the advisory opinion of the… Read more »
Egypt: Egypt Will Never Accept Any Changes to Rafah Crossing Operating Rules - FM Abdelatty
Egypt Online
Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdelatty stressed that Egypt will never accept any changes to the Rafah crossing operating rules, which are in place before 7 October,… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Partners U.S. to Promote Press Freedom, Fight Fake News
Vanguard
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said his ministry was collaborating closely with the United States government to promote and strengthen press… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Red Cross Appeals for $2.5m to Support Borno Flood Victims
Premium Times
Mr Adeaga said "We urgently need the support of individuals, organisations..." Read more »
Malawi: Chakwera's 7-Day Stay At Unga - What's in Store for Malawians?
Nyasa Times
President Lazarus Chakwera has left, this morning, for New York, USA, where for, seven days, he join will join over 150 heads of states and government for the 79th session of the… Read more »
Ethiopia: Israeli Medical Team Provides Training On Infant Mortality
Ethiopian Herald
Three-day training on Neonatal Resuscitation and new born care has kicked off at alert hospital. Read more »
Africa: Gavi Signs Agreement With Bavarian Nordic to Rapidly Secure 500,000 Doses of Mpox Vaccines for Africa [press release]
GAVI
The advance purchase agreement (APA) will be funded by Gavi's First Response Fund, a mechanism created after the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure rapid access to scarce vaccine supplies… Read more »
Sudan: US President Biden Urges End to Sudan Conflict
Dabanga
US President Joe Biden has condemned the ongoing conflict in Sudan, urging both the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to halt their… Read more »
Africa: Oil Prices Settle Up Above $70 Ahead of Fed Rate Cut Decision
Daba Finance
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Egypt: Industry and Transport Min Discusses Cooperation With South Korea
Egypt Online
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industry and Transport Kamel el Wazir held talks with South Korean Ambassador to Egypt Kim Yong-Hyun on means to boost cooperation in the… Read more »
Nigeria: Konga Health Appoints Resellers for L'oreal Beauty Products
This Day
The opportunity offers structured Nigerian retailers, wholesalers, healthcare professionals, and structured online sellers a chance to join the growing network of resellers for… Read more »