October 15
Africa: Ethiopia's Deputy PM Stresses Need for Africa to Engage Globally On Its Own Terms
ENA
Africa must engage with the world on its own terms, ensuring that its interests are represented and respected on the global stage, said Ethiopia's Deputy Prime Minister Temasgen… Read more »
Africa: AU Official Commends Ethiopia's Commitment to Peace, Stability in Africa
ENA
Head of Political Affairs and Counter Terrorism Focal Point for the African Union (AU), Babatunde Abayomi Taiwo commended the commitment of Ethiopia for its positive contribution… Read more »
Africa: South Africa's 36.1% Electricity Price Hike for 2025 - Why the Power Utility Eskom's Request Is Unrealistic [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
South Africa's state-owned electricity company, Eskom, has applied to the National Energy Regulator of South Africa to approve a 36.1% electricity price hike from April 2025, a… Read more »
Africa: Russia's Influence in Africa - the Role of the Russian Orthodox Church
FPRI
Since 2021, the Russian Orthodox Church has established an expanded presence in Africa, in competition with the Greek Orthodox Church in Alexandria, Egypt. Facing condemnation from… Read more »
Africa: World Told Act Now or Face 136 Years of Hunger, Report Warns
IPS
World Food Day 2024 Read more »
Africa: Angola, DR Congo, Egypt Qualify, South Africa Denied By Congo
CAF
TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 qualifiers action on Tuesday saw more nations secure their place in the finals as the race towards a place in Morocco continues… Read more »
Africa: Guirassy Double Fires Guinea to Win Over Ethiopia, Morocco Continue Perfect Run
CAF
Serhou Guirassy scored a brace as Guinea secured a crucial 3-0 away victory against Ethiopia on Tuesday, 15 October, in their 2025 TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)… Read more »
October 14
Africa: When Will World Food Day Be a Day to Actually Celebrate?
IPS
World Food Day seems like it should be a time to celebrate. A day to eat delicious meals and enjoy the rich traditions and cultures of food around the globe. Read more »
October 10
Africa: It is possible to end violence against children, and it makes economic sense - UN Report [document]
UN
Levels of violence against children worldwide are at an all-time high and are on the rise, according to a UN report released today, which emphasizes that by working together,… Read more »
Africa: Wildlife Loss Is Taking Ecosystems Nearer to Collapse - New Report [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Even for a conservation biologist numbed to bad news about nature, the biennial Living Planet report from the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) is a stark reminder of our failure to arrest… Read more »
October 09
Africa: Strengthening Zimbabwe's Expanded Programme On Immunization - Addressing Data Quality Challenges [press release]
WHO-AFRO
In public and global health, accurate data is a cornerstone for effective decision-making and disease control. Recognizing the critical importance of high-quality surveillance… Read more »
