August 14
Liberia: Sweden Ends 18-Year Bilateral Aid to Liberia
New Dawn
Sweden's nearly 18-year bilateral development cooperation with Liberia will officially end on August 31, 2026, leaving the Liberian government with the challenge of sustaining… Read more »
West Africa: Ecowas Gives U.S.$700k Aid to Bong, Cape Mount
New Dawn
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission has provided more than US$700,000 in cash assistance, agricultural support and water and sanitation facilities to… Read more »
August 12
Africa: As Funding Shrinks, Africa's SRHR Movement Vows Not to Retreat
allAfrica
As funding shrinks, civic space narrows and opposition to sexual and reproductive rights grows across Africa, advocates are gathering in Mombasa with a simple message: progress… Read more »
Liberia: UN - Liberia Must Move Beyond Aid
New Dawn
United Nations Resident Coordinator Christine N. Umutoni has urged Liberia to reduce its reliance on traditional development aid by expanding domestic revenue, private investment,… Read more »
Liberia: 'Liberia Must Compete for Investment, Not Dwindling Aid'
Liberian Observer
United Nations Resident Coordinator and Deputy Chair of Liberia's ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development (AAID) National Steering Committee, Christine N. Umutoni, has warned that… Read more »
Liberia: Finance Ministry Backs Universal Health Insurance
Liberian Observer
The Ministry of Finance and Development Planning has thrown its support behind Liberia's move toward Universal Health Insurance (UHI), declaring that sustainable financing will be… Read more »
Uganda: UDB Boosts 2026 Rwenzori Marathon With Shs20m Sponsorship
Nile Post
Uganda Development Bank Limited (UDB) has announced a Shs20 million sponsorship towards the 2026 Tusker Lite Rwenzori Marathon as part of its support for the tourism sector. Read more »
Nigeria: LSSTF Strengthens Operational Capacity for NNS Beecroft, Donates Bulletproof Vests, Helmets
This Day
To strengthen operational capacity and support security efforts across Lagos State, particularly ahead of the forthcoming election, the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF) has… Read more »
Nigeria: Greensprings' TB Class of 2025 Secures Over $16m in University Scholarships
This Day
Greensprings School's International Baccalaureate Class of 2025 has secured more than US$16 million in university scholarships, reinforcing the school's position as one of the… Read more »
Ghana: V/R Minister Supports Volta Para Athletes With Cash, Provisions
Ghanaian Times
Mr James Gunu, the Volta Regional Minister, has donated GH¢10,000 and five bags of rice to the Volta para athletes team to support their upcoming tournament. Read more »
Ghana: SSNIT Targets 2.8m Active Members By 2028
Ghanaian Times
The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) is targeting about 2.8 million active members by 2028 as it steps up efforts to extend pension coverage to more Ghanaian… Read more »
August 11
Africa: All of Africa Today - August 11, 2026
allAfrica
Zambia Election Set for Closely Fought Opposition Battle Read more »
Angola: Kwenda 2 to Benefit More Than Four Thousand Vulnerable Families in Bengo
ANGOP
At leat 4,618 vulnerable families in the municipalities of Dande, Barra do Dande, Panguila and Úcua, in the province of Bengo, will benefit this year from monetary social… Read more »
Nigeria: Kebbi Govt to Support Families of 10 Slain Police Officers
Daily Trust
The Kebbi State Government has pledged to support the families of the ten police officers and other civilians killed by bandits at Rafin Makuku, Sakaba Local Government Area of the… Read more »
August 10
Sudan: Prime Minister Discusses Dispatch of Aid Convoys to Citizens in Recently Liberated Areas
SNA
Khartoum, Aug. 10, 2026 (SUNA) - Prime Minister Professor Kamil Idris today, Monday, met in Khartoum with Humanitarian Aid Commissioner-General Ms. Salwa Adam Benya Read more »
Namibia: Keetmans Donates to Mothers
New Era
- Medical doctor Herve Sabwa has urged mothers to seek accurate information about breastfeeding, saying misconceptions and certain medical and social challenges often discourage… Read more »
August 09
Nigeria: Bajju UK, Europe Association Unveils Education, Development Agenda for Kaduna
Premium Times
Bajju UK and Europe Association says its educational trust will provide scholarships for less privileged children as it seeks to support development and preserve the community's… Read more »
August 06
Africa: All of Africa Today - August 6, 2026
allAfrica
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Sudan: Urgent Humanitarian Needs Documented in New Southern IDP Camp, Central Darfur. [blog]
Darfur Network for Human Rights
The Darfur Network for Human Rights (DNHR) has documented urgent humanitarian needs in New Southern Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Camp, in Nertite locality, Central Darfur.… Read more »
Nigeria: Abia First Lady Lifts 600 Widows' Businesses With N30m
Leadership
Six hundred widows in Abia State have each received N50,000 to support their nano businesses courtesy of the wife of the governor, Mrs Priscilla Otti. Read more »
August 05
Nigeria: Nigeria to Lose Over 50% of UK Aid As U.S., Europe Slash Foreign Assistance
Vanguard
***Allocation falls to £68m by 2029 Read more »
Uganda: Tayebwa Calls for Stronger Oversight of Refugee Funds Amid Global Aid Cuts
Nile Post
Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa has called on Members of Parliament to strengthen oversight of refugee programmes and ensure proper accountability for resources… Read more »
Uganda: Infotrust Launches School Fees Support Campaign for Land Buyers
Nile Post
Infotrust Property Consultants Limited has unveiled a new campaign aimed at helping families secure their children's education while investing in land, offering school fees support… Read more »
August 04
West Africa: Ecowas Pledges U.S.$250,000 for June 29 Flood Victims
Ghanaian Times
THE Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has pledged US$250,000, equivalent to about GH¢3 million, to support victims of the June 29 floods that ravaged parts of… Read more »
Namibia: Brama Fishing Donates Laptops to Oshilungi School
New Era
The Brama Brama Fishing Company (Pty) Limited on Friday donated six laptops valued at N$60 000 to Oshilungi Combined School as part of its corporate social responsibility programme… Read more »
