May 17
Sudan: People Abandoned During Violence, Humanitarian Void in Central Darfur
MSF
As the fighting in Sudan between the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) began in April 2023, the displaced people of Al-Hasahisa camp, in Zalingei,… Read more »
Senegal: Senegal Launches Africa Integrated Climate Risk Management Programme to support smallholder farmers.
IFAD
The Government of Senegal, in partnership with several international organizations including the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), officially launched the… Read more »
Zambia: United States and Zambia Sign Partnership to Prevent Trafficking in Persons [press release]
State Department
Today, U.S. Embassy Zambia's Chargé d'Affaires Linnisa Wahid and Minister of Home Affairs the Honorable Jack Mwiimbu signed the U.S.-Zambia Partnership to Prevent… Read more »
Sudan: UN's Rights Chief Says Horrified By Sudan Escalation As Famine Draws Nearer
UN News
The UN's top human rights official has personally intervened to try to stop spiralling violence in Sudan that's having a terrifying impact on millions of civilians, who… Read more »
Egypt: PM Emphasizes Close Saudi-Egyptian Ties, Keenness On Cooperation Boost
Egypt Online
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli has reaffirmed strong ties between Egypt and Saudi Arabia, particularly at the level of political leadership. Read more »
Nigeria: Emirates Returns to Nigeria After 25 Months
Daily Trust
Visa ban remains Read more »
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Africa: African Development Bank and Interamerican Development Bank Welcome International Monetary Fund's (IMF) Executive Board's Decision Approving Use of Sdrs for Hybrid Capital Instruments
African Development Bank (AfDB)
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) today welcomed the announcement by the International Monetary Fund's Executive Board… Read more »
Africa: Video of 'Israel's Attack On Iran' Is From Different Events
Africa Check
Video of 'Israel's attack on Iran' is from different events Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Slams U.S. Ambassador's Recent Remarks As 'Ill-Advised' and 'Uninformed'
Addis Standard
The Ethiopian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has criticized a recent policy speech delivered by U.S. Ambassador Ervin J. Massinga, deeming it "ill-advised" and containing "uninformed… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Interpol Intensifies Money Laundering Fight
The Herald
The International Criminal Police Organisations (INTERPOL) has said there is need for countries, including Zimbabwe, to urgently step up their efforts to target the huge illicit… Read more »
Somalia: U.S. Donates Military Vehicles to Enhance Security Operations in Somalia
Radio Dalsan
The United States government has provided a fleet of military vehicles and ambulances to the Somali National Army, further strengthening its ongoing campaign against the Al-Shabaab… Read more »
Egypt: Arish Airport Receives Planes From Pakistan, Russia Carrying Aid to Gaza
Egypt Online
El Arish International Airport has received two planes from Pakistan and Russia carrying humanitarian relief to the Gaza Strip. A source at the airport said on Friday 17/5/2024… Read more »
Somalia: Strengthening Bilateral Ties - PM Hamza Meets Kuwaiti Counterpart At Arab League Summit
Shabelle
In a significant diplomatic move, Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre of Somalia met with his Kuwaiti counterpart, Ahmad Abdullah al-Ahmad al-Sabah, on the sidelines of the 33rd… Read more »
Nigeria: Old Reports of Israeli Bill Outlawing Christian Preaching Resurface in Nigeria
Africa Check
Old reports of Israeli bill outlawing Christian preaching resurface in Nigeria Read more »
Africa: South Africa and Nigeria At 30 - Fostering a Spirit of Friendship and Collaboration
This Day
The year 2024 marks exactly 30 years since the establishment of formal diplomatic relations between South Africa and Nigeria in February 1994. These relations that span three… Read more »
Nigeria: Tee Mac, Davis, and Others Deliver Unforgettable Performances At Span International Jazz Day
This Day
The city of Lagos came alive with the sounds of jazz on April 30th as music legends Tee Mac, Yinka Davies, Kunle Ayo, and the SPAN Band gathered to celebrate Span International… Read more »
May 16
Zimbabwe: I Could Be Arrested for Talking to You - Sikhala Tells Delegates At Geneva Summit for Human Rights
New Zimbabwe
FORMER Member of Parliament Job Sikhala, Wednesday revealed to the annual Geneva Summit, how discussing Zimbabwe's human rights situation could land him back in prison as per… Read more »
Senegal: Senegal's Sonko Welcomes Hard-Left Mélenchon in Symbolic Visit to Dakar
RFI
French hard left leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon is on a four-day visit to Senegal, where he became the first French political figure to be received by the new government under… Read more »
Africa: Tobacco Harm Reduction Approach - Africa shouldn't be left behind [interview]
allAfrica
Allafrica had the privilege of speaking with Bahman Safakish, Managing Director of the Pan African Region for Philip Morris International, to discuss tobacco harm reduction… Read more »
Kenya: The Race to Raise Blood Money to Halt an Execution
Capital FM
A Kenyan mother, who has led a long and desperate campaign to save her son from execution in Saudi Arabia, was weak with relief when he was granted a temporary reprieve this week. Read more »
Africa: Over Two Billion People Will Vote This Year - LGBTQI+ People Must Not Be Excluded [press release]
UNDP
Strengthening the laws and policies that respect the human rights of all Read more »
Nigeria: US, France Deny Plans for Military Bases in Nigeria, Nigerian Government Confirms No Such Proposals
Africa Check
US, France deny plans for military bases in Nigeria, Nigerian government confirms no such proposals Read more »
Benin: Benin Gives Green Light for Niger's Oil Exports to China
DW
Benin was blocking a pipeline exporting crude oil from Niger to China. Now the trade dispute appears to have been resolved with China's mediation. Read more »
Nigeria: MSF Phases Out Activities in Benue Nigeria [press release]
MSF
After six years of providing medical humanitarian assistance to internally displaced people in Benue state, Nigeria, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has taken the… Read more »
Ethiopia: Japan Assists 100m Yen for Refugees, Host Community in Ethiopia
Ethiopian Herald
The government of Japan has provided 100 million yen assistance to improve the livelihoods of refugees and host communities in Ethiopia's Somali state. Read more »
Nigeria: The United States-Nigeria Open Skies Air Transport Agreement Enters Into Force [document]
State Department
The U.S.-Nigeria Air Transport Agreement, which has been provisionally applied since 2000, entered into force on May 13, 2024. This bilateral agreement establishes a modern civil… Read more »