July 05
Africa: Canada Boosts UNFPA's Efforts in Sub-Saharan Africa With U.S.$7.2 Million
UNFPA
Global Affairs Canada has pledged US$7.2 million to UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, to respond to severe humanitarian needs in 13 countries across… Read more »
Africa: Pan-African Legacies Converge in Seun Kuti, Damian Marley's 'Dey'
Afropop
On June 26, Seun Kuti and Damian Marley released "Dey" -jazzy, funky, and indicative of the sound that defined Nigerian star Fela Kuti's Afrobeat. Read more »
Africa: A Nigerian, Adeleke Relocates From Italy to Push Green Growth in Africa
Vanguard
At a time when Nigerian is experiencing droves of young, able and talented population leaving the country for 'greener pasture', a young Nigeria with decided to return from Europe… Read more »
Africa: Women in Six African Countries to Benefit From $100m AfCFTA Fish Project
Business Day Africa
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), in collaboration with the Mastercard Foundation and TradeMark Africa, have launched a four-year fisheries programme aimed at… Read more »
Africa: Historic Moment As Nigeria Wins Bid to Host Africa's $5bn Energy Bank, Beats Ghana, S'africa, Cote d'Ivoire
This Day
* Industry operators laud continent's first oil financial institution Read more »
July 04
Africa: Africans Respond to French Elections With Pragmatism and Frustration
RFI
As the National Rally emerged victorious in France's early legislative elections on Sunday, reactions poured in from around the world. In Africa, concerns are mainly focused on… Read more »
Africa: Foreign Minister Meets Russian Special Envoy for Middle East and Africa
SNA
A Meeting was held on Thursday July 4 in Moscow between Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs and Russian Special Envoy for the Middle East and Africa. Hereunder the Sudan News Agency… Read more »
Africa: Cote d'Ivoire Launched the Pilot Phase of the AU Project for Inclusion of Acdeg in School Curricula for West Africa
African Union
The Pilot Phase of the African Union Project for inclusion of the African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance (ACDEG) in school curricula for West African region has… Read more »
Africa: International Students Navigate Financial Challenges to Pay Us Tuition
VOA
Navigating the complexities of higher education is challenging for many, but for international students, the financial hurdles can be particularly daunting. Read more »
Africa: Freddy Recognised As the Longest-Lasting Tropical Cyclone in History [analysis]
Daily Maverick
The World Meteorological Organisation has verified that Tropical Cyclone Freddy, which moved more than 12,000km across the Indian Ocean in early 2023 for 36 days, is the… Read more »
Africa: Nigeria Wins Bid to Host $5 Billion Africa Energy Bank
Premium Times
The bank, according to the government, is expected to facilitate access to funding for energy projects, thereby catalysing economic growth and enhancing energy security Read more »
Africa: Women Football Players in Africa Have Overcome Enormous Barriers - New Book Tells the Story [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Women's Football in Africa, the first in-depth book on the subject, traces the history of women's soccer from initially being banned through to today's growing numbers of fans and… Read more »
Africa: Investing in Teachers, School Leaders Key in Keeping Girls in School UN-African Union Study Finds
IPS
Investing in teachers and school leaders in Africa is the most important factor in promoting educational opportunities for girls, keeping them in school and ending child marriage,… Read more »
Africa: Raila Welcomes Salva Kiir's Endorsement of AU Commission Bid
Capital FM
Azimio leader Raila Odinga has welcomed South Sudanese president Salva Kiir's endorsement of his African Union Commission bid following a meeting in South Sudan. Read more »
Africa: African Union Conference Addresses Pregnant and Parenting Students [press release]
HRW
Need to Adopt Human Rights-Focused Framework Read more »
Africa: Csir, Environment Ministry Mark Africa Renaissance Day in Accra
Ghanaian Times
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), under the auspices of the Ministry of Environment and Science (MESTI), yesterday marked the African Scientific… Read more »
Africa: Afcon 2025 Qualifiers - Uganda Drawn With South Africa
Nile Post
The Uganda Cranes have been drawn against familiar faces South Africa, in the TotalEnergies Caf Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) 2025 qualifiers. Read more »
Africa: Olympics 2024 - What New Social Media Guidelines Mean for Athletes and Their Sponsors [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Cellphone cameras are ubiquitous at modern sporting events. Whether it's a school swimming gala, the local rugby club squaring off against their bitter rivals or a national team… Read more »
July 03
Africa: Reducing Malaria Could Boost Africa's Economy By $126.9 Billion - Report
Premium Times
The report noted that Nigeria's economy could gain $35 billion and international trade $80.7 billion by 2030. Read more »
Africa: HIV Breakthrough - Drug Trial Shows Injection Twice a Year Is 100 Percent Effective Against Infection [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
A large clinical trial in South Africa and Uganda has shown that a twice-yearly injection of a new pre-exposure prophylaxis drug gives young women total protection from HIV… Read more »
Africa: What Can You Do If You Think Your Teen Already Has Unhealthy Social Media Habits? [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Many parents are worried about how much their children use social media and what content they might encounter while using it. Read more »
Africa: AUC Strengthens Meteorological Centers With Improved Infrastructure [press release]
African Union
The African Union Commission- Directorate of Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy and Sustainable Environment (ARBE) conducted a mission to Lugano, Switzerland, as part of… Read more »
Africa: The Amhewas Situation Room Welcomes the UN Secretary-General's Special Representative for Disaster Risk Reduction
African Union
The Directorate of Sustainable Development and Blue Economy (SEBE), welcomed Mr Kamal Kishore, the new United Nations Secretary-General's Special Representative for Disaster Risk… Read more »
West Africa: WTO, Unido Spearhead $12bn West Africa Cotton Industry Initiative
This Day
The United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) and the World Trade Organisation (WTO) have inked an initiative to mobilise $12 billion in investments for West… Read more »
Africa: The Drug Menace in the Heartland of the Boko Haram Insurgency [analysis]
African Arguments
Referred to as 'Marlians' after British-Nigerian singer, Naira Marley, whose songs allegedly glorify the profane, they have become the face of a silent crisis in the wake of the… Read more »