June 10
Africa: African Elephants Call Each Other Unique Names, New Study Shows
VOA
African elephants call each other and respond to unique names, a phenomenon that is rare among wild animals, new research shows. Read more »
Africa: At Least Seven Billion Tonnes of Carbon Dioxide to Be Removed Yearly to Hit Climate Target - Report
Premium Times
The report said for the world to meet the target, climate change mitigation must be done sustainably. Read more »
Africa: What's Going On At COSP17?
UN News
Hundreds of people with disabilities, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and civil society representatives alongside ambassadors from around the world are due to meet at UN… Read more »
Africa: Health Minister Meets Official of Africa Unit in Qatar Red Crescent
SNA
Acting Federal Minister of Health, Dr. Haitham Mohamed Ibrahim, has appreciated the growing role that the State of Qatar and the Qatar Red Crescent continued to play in the… Read more »
Africa: Cabo Verde Must Invest in the Blue Economy for Growth and Sustainability
World Bank
Cabo Verde has shown resilience in the post-COVID-19 pandemic recovery, but the crisis highlighted vulnerabilities such as dependence on tourism and risks from underperforming… Read more »
Africa: UNDP & Koica Expand Partnership to Strengthen Peacebuilding and Prevent Violent Extremism Across Africa
UNDP
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Korean International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), expanding their… Read more »
June 09
Africa: Senegal Win, Tunisia Draw to Lead World Cup Qualifying Groups
Namibian
Senegal got back on the winning trail and Tunisia surrendered a perfect record as the fourth round of 2026 World Cup qualifiers in Africa kicked off on Sunday. Read more »
Africa: Economic Development in Sub-Saharan Africa Is Linked to Increasing Obesity Rates in Women [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Obesity and excess weight gain, traditionally perceived as health issues predominantly affecting high-income countries, are now increasingly prevalent in low and middle-income… Read more »
Africa: Cholera Can Kill You Within Hours If Left Untreated [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Cholera is a deadly disease caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae, associated with poor sanitation and limited access to clean water. But it has also been found in seemingly… Read more »
Africa: Africa CDC, Master Card, Unicef Procures Equipment Worth $150,000 for Malawi Immunization Services
Nyasa Times
The Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) with support from Master Card Foundation and UNICEF has supported the Ministry of Health with cold chain equipment… Read more »
Africa: Africa Cinema Summit to Hold Second Edition in October
Accra Times
This year's edition themed "The Relevance of Cinema in African Communities," is scheduled to take place at the Movenpick Ambassador Hotel in Accra from Oct 7 - 10. Read more »
Africa: Africa CDC and African Union Pledge Full Support for Gavi's 2024 Avmalaunch Event in Paris [press release]
Africa CDC
The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Read more »
Africa: GNU Negotiations - SA's Constitution Provides a Framework for Political, Economic and Social Policies [analysis]
Daily Maverick
If President Ramaphosa's requirements for the establishment of a government of national unity are taken seriously, the Constitution must be the starting point for a consensus… Read more »
June 08
Africa: Our Shared Ocean Must Sit at Heart of the Africa-Europe Partnership [guest column]
allAfrica
Ahead of the upcoming European elections and amidst a litany of geopolitical shifts, the European Union (EU) must pay due diligence to its partnerships – particularly in… Read more »
Africa: EgyptAir to Launch 3 New Airlines in Africa As of July
Egypt Online
EgyptAir announced that three new airlines will be launched in July to the Somali capital Mogadishu, the Ivory Coast capital Abidjan, as well as Djibouti. Read more »
June 07
Africa: No, International Criminal Court Hasn't Issued Arrest Warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu - Judges Still to Decide
Africa Check
No, International Criminal Court hasn't issued arrest warrant for Israeli prime minister Netanyahu - judges still to decide Read more »
Africa: The African Sunset in South Africa [opinion]
Vanguard
The loss of majority in parliament by the African National Congress, ANC in the May 29, 2024 South African elections was a sunset for the continent. It means that the unrepentant… Read more »
Africa: Govts, Civil Society and United Nations Agencies Join Together to 'Accelerate and Sustain' a Resilient HIV Response
UNAIDS
At the 54th meeting of UNAIDS' Programme Coordinating Board (PCB) which concluded today in Geneva, Switzerland, governments, civil society and United Nations agencies united in a… Read more »
Africa: Displaced By Violent Conflict - the World's Most Neglected Crises Are in Africa - Six Essential Reads [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The Norwegian Refugee Council recently released a report highlighting the 10 most neglected displacement crises in the world in 2023. Nine of the 10 countries are in Africa - the… Read more »
Africa: Ignore Old Message Warning You Not to Consume 'Ebola-Infected' Soft Drinks
Africa Check
Ignore old message warning you not to consume 'Ebola-infected' soft drinks Read more »
Africa: Ignore Old Claim That People Vaccinated Against Covid 'Are No More Humans'
Africa Check
Ignore old claim that people vaccinated against Covid 'are no more humans' Read more »
Africa: The Evolving Role of Central Banks in Africa [document]
IMF
By Abebe Aemro Selassie, Director of the IMF's African Department Read more »
June 06
Africa: 1 in 4 Young Children Lives in Severe Food Poverty - Unicef
VOA
One in four children under age 5 around the world is experiencing severe food poverty and is vulnerable to life-threatening malnutrition, according to a UNICEF report released… Read more »
Africa: Pharma Company Astrazeneca Withdrawing Covid Vaccine Because It's Outdated - Not 'After Admitting to Dangerous Side Effect'
Africa Check
Pharma company AstraZeneca withdrawing Covid vaccine because it's outdated - not 'after admitting to dangerous side effect' Read more »
Africa: To Help Ensure the End of Aids, Leaders Need to Move Away From Punitive Approaches to People Who Use Drugs
UNAIDS
UNAIDS welcomes the recent report by Dr Tlaleng Mofokeng, Special Rapporteur on the Highest Attainable Standard of Physical and Mental Health, which was presented to the 56th… Read more »