July 02
Africa: Lifetime Achievement Awards for Trailblazing Couple in African Journalism – Tami Hultman and Reed Kramer
allAfrica
Two co-founders of AllAfrica Global Media - Tami Hultman and Reed Kramer - were honored with Lifetime Achievement Awards during the 2024 African Media Leaders Summit in Nairobi,… Read more »
Africa: Alarming Drop in Global Funding to People in War and Crisis
Norwegian Refugee Council
Halfway into 2024, only 18 percent of the funding needed for humanitarian assistance globally has been received. Read more »
Africa: Graça Machel Remarks At the Global Agribusiness Forum [press release]
Graça Machel Trust
Thank you to our Datagro hosts for convening us today and for the invitation for me to address this important forum that was so graciously extended to me by: Read more »
Africa: 'He Didn't Allow Me' - Gender and the Great Green Wall [analysis]
African Arguments
Experiences in northeast Nigeria suggest women struggle to participate in climate initiatives unless gender dynamics are carefully integrated. Read more »
Africa: Security Challenges - Cds Seeks Stronger Ties With South Africa Defence Forces
Vanguard
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has called for reinforcement of ties between the Armed Forces of Nigeria and the South African National Defence Force… Read more »
July 01
Africa: South Africa's New Unity Cabinet Explained
DW
President Cyril Ramaphosa has named his cabinet after several weeks of intense negotiations between the ANC and the 10 other parties that form South Africa's government of national… Read more »
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Africa: Testagen Peptide: Thyroid Research and Studies on Senescence
InfoWire
Testagen, aptly named as a testosterone-boosting bioregulatory peptide, exhibits a notable potential to traverse both cellular and nuclear membranes, engaging directly with DNA.… Read more »
Africa: Nairobi Among Major Cities Routes in Africa Not Served By Airbus
Capital FM
Nairobi has been listed among the major city routes in Africa not served by Airbus, a global aerospace and aviation corporation. Read more »
Africa: Current Democracy in Africa Failing the Youth - Former UN Advisor
Accra Times
Using Kenya as an example, he advised African leaders to address the needs of their citizens, as the issues in Kenya are common in many African countries. Read more »
East Africa: Building a New Era for Democracy, Good Governance and Inclusive Transitions in the Horn of Africa
African Union
Today marked the successful conclusion of the Africa Facility to Support Inclusive Transitions (AFSIT) inaugural Regional Dialogue Series on Deepening Democracy, Good Governance,… Read more »
Africa: Afreximbank and the WTO Secretariat harmonize efforts to develop trade in Africa
Afreximbank
Today, African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank or "the Bank") signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the World Trade Organization (WTO) to amplify the impact of their… Read more »
Africa: The Rise of Africa's Gen Zs - From TikTok, X to the Streets
Independent (Kampala)
On June 18, 2024, thousands of young Kenyans took to the streets to oppose proposed tax reforms, marking a significant shift in the landscape of youth activism and advocacy in… Read more »
Africa: At $19.5bn, Nigeria Accounted for 35% of Sub-Saharan Africa's Diaspora Remittance in 2023 - World Bank
This Day
* Global Diaspora fund transfer to hit $690bn by 2025 Read more »
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Africa: Fawe Calls for the Prioritization of Girls' Education in Kenya During the Day of the African Child Celebration
Mastercard Foundation
Theme: Education for All Children in Africa: The Time is Now Read more »
Africa: AU Sells Nigeria School Feeding Programme to Other African Countries
Leadership
African Union (AU) has called on African leaders to emulate Nigeria in transitioning its school feeding programme from federal government-led to state government's ownership. Read more »
Africa: How Access to U.S. Market Changed the Fortunes of Two South African Sisters - AGOA
Africa Renewal
Two entrepreneurs take traditional African designs and sustainable materials and turn them into international success Read more »
Africa: Bringing Independent Power Producers Into the Conversation [press release]
Democracy Works
Democracy Works Foundation is excited to welcome INSPIRE as a co-implementation partner to the "Fostering Inclusive Growth through Climate Change Champions project". Co-funded by… Read more »
Africa: Kenya's Kabaddi Team Triumphs At Africa Championship
Capital FM
The youthful energy of Kenya's Kabaddi national team was on full display as they paid a courtesy visit to the Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affair, Creative Economy and Sports Ababu… Read more »
June 30
Africa: '3 Out of 5 Young Activists Face Online Harassment Globally for Posting Human Rights Content'
Daily Trust
Three out of five child and young human rights defenders face online harassment in connection with their activism, according to a new analysis of 400 responses to an Amnesty… Read more »
Africa: We Research Online 'Misogynist Radicalisation'. Here's What Parents of Boys Should Know [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Many parents are worried about their children using social media. But these concerns tend to focus on privacy, exposure to explicit material or contact with strangers. Read more »
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Africa: The Mastercard Foundation Welcomes International Business and Development Leader Carole Wamuyu Wainaina to its Board of Directors
Mastercard Foundation
The Mastercard Foundation today announced the appointment of Carole Wamuyu Wainaina to its Board of Directors. Carole Wainaina is a senior business leader with 35 years of global… Read more »
Africa: School Feeding - AU Lauds Nigeria, Says 65.4m Kids Now Beneficiaries in Africa
Vanguard
The African Union AU has lauded the Nigerian homegrown school feeding initiative, noting that no fewer than 65.4 million children in 51 countries now benefit from various school… Read more »
Africa: Fossil Insects Help to Reconstruct the Past - How I Ended Up Studying Them (And You Can Too) [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
When I tell people that I study fossils, many assume I am talking about dinosaurs or some equally impressive extinct creatures. But there's far more to be found in the global… Read more »
Africa: Zimbabwe Cheetahs Coach Confident Team Will Bring Africa Cup Home
New Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe men's 7s rugby team coach Ricky Chirengende says his target is to win the Rugby Africa Cup tournament which kicked off Saturday in Mauritius. Read more »
Africa: Ethiopia Steps Forward to Take Advantage From AfCFTA
Ethiopian Herald
Ethiopia is ready to take advantage of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) coupled with implementing the national strategy, the UNECA Regional Integration and Trade… Read more »
June 29
Africa: Pan-African Parliament Committees Delve Into Revised OAU Convention for Eliminating Mercenaries in Africa
African Union
The Pan-African Parliament Permanent Committee on Cooperation, International Relations, and Committee on Cooperation, International Relations and Conflicts Resolutions; Committee… Read more »
June 28
Africa: UN Rights Chief Calls Time On 'Economic Violence' Against Women and Girls
UN News
On Friday, at the UN Human Rights Council's (OHCHR) first panel for the annual full-day discussion on women's rights, The UN human rights chief Volker Türk on Friday told a… Read more »
Africa: We Finally Know Why Some People Got Covid While Others Didn't [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Throughout the pandemic, one of the key questions on everyone's mind was why some people avoided getting COVID, while others caught the virus multiple times. Read more »