April 16
Africa: Countries Finalize Historic Pandemic Agreement After Three Years of Negotiations
UN News
In the early hours of Wednesday morning in Geneva, countries finalized a draft global agreement aimed at improving how the world prepares for and responds to pandemics, marking a… Read more »
Sudan: London Conference on Sudan War Ends Without a Final Declaration
Agenzia Fides
The London conference organized exactly two years after the outbreak of the Sudanese civil war on 15 April 2023, to try to put an end to the conflict, ended without a final… Read more »
Malawi: UK's Global Health Partnership Grants to Strengthen Malawi's Health System - PS
Nyasa Times
Principal Secretary (PS) in the Ministry of Health, Dr Samson Mndolo, say the four grants from the UK's Global Health Partnership (GHP) will help strengthen Malawi's health system… Read more »
Egypt: Egypt, Denmark Explore Investment, Partnership Opportunities
Egypt Online
Egypt's Minister of Public Business Sector Mohamed Shimi met with the Chargé d'Affaires at the Embassy of Denmark in Cairo Frej Jackson to discuss strengthening economic and… Read more »
Somalia: Ambassador of Somalia to Switzerland and Austria Presents Credentials to Unov Director-General, Reaffirms Commitment to Strengthening Bilateral Cooperation
Radio Dalsan
Somalia's Ambassador to Switzerland and Austria, Khadra Ahmed Dualeh, has on Thursday officially presented her credentials today to Ms. Ghada Waly, the Director-General of the… Read more »
South Africa: London-Bound British Airways A350 Turns Back to Cape Town, Reporting Smoke in Cockpit
Daily Maverick
A British Airways A350 which had departed Cape Town just before 7pm on Wednesday had to turn back almost three hours into the flight after smoke was reported in the cockpit. The… Read more »
April 15
Sudan: EU and UK Call to Put an End to 'Horrific' Sudan War At London Conference
RFI
The UK led international calls, today, Tuesday, for an urgent end to the war in Sudan, as London hosted a high-level conference marking two years since the conflict began. Britain… Read more »
Sudan: NGOs Call On Europe to Act As Sudan War Hits Grim Two-Year Mark
RFI
The war between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has killed tens of thousands, uprooted more than 13 million and created what has been described as… Read more »
Sudan: UK and EU Pledge Over €662 Million in Aid for Sudan At London Conference
Dabanga
The UK has pledged £120 million in new aid for Sudan at a London conference today, where the European Union and member states also committed over €522 million. A… Read more »
April 14
Algeria: Fresh Diplomatic Tension After Algeria Expels French Embassy Staff
RFI
French foreign minister Jean-Noël Barrot on Monday threatened to retaliate if Algeria pursued an order to expel 12 members of staff at the French embassy over the next two… Read more »
Sudan: Ethiopia Participates in the London Sudan Conference
ENA
A high-level Ethiopian delegation led by Ambassador Redwan Hussien, Director General for National Intelligence and Security Services and comprising State Minister of Foreign… Read more »
April 13
Liberia: Kuwait to Lead Fund Mobilization
New Dawn
Kuwaiti Fund to Lead Resource Mobilization for the Salayea- Voinjama Stretch of the Gbarnga- Mendikorma Highway Project Read more »
April 11
Africa: Migrant Smuggling - Europe Must Make a U-Turn
IPS
Europe must understand that the only reasonable and humane way to tackle migrant smuggling is to open regular routes for people to reach Europe in safety and dignity. Read more »
April 10
Zimbabwe: Chirping in Colonial Wilderness - We Want Our Bird Back
The Herald
The imposing stone monument of Great Zimbabwe in Masvingo is evidence of an ancient sophisticated civilisation. Read more »
April 09
Nigeria: EU Supports FG's Efforts Towards Sustainable Waste Management
Leadership
The European Union (EU), in partnership with the federal government, is promoting circularity in the fashion and textile industry, in line with the United Nations (UN)… Read more »
April 08
Namibia: Genocide Talks to Resume
New Era
President Netumbo Nandi- Ndaitwah hopes to resume the final round of genocide negotiations with the new German administration, headed by chancellor-elect Friedrich Merz. Read more »
West Africa: Nigeria, Sweden Deepen Bilateral Relations As Shettima Receives Crown Princess Victoria
This Day
·Says her visit will open doors to better institutional relations, foster greater cultural exchange between both nations Read more »
East Africa: Historic Danish Public-Private Partnership With WFP Expands Home-Grown School Meals in East Africa
WFP
The three-year initiative is backed by US$40 million in co-financing from the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Novo Nordisk Foundation and the Grundfos Foundation. Read more »
Rwanda: France Must Stop Selective Justice in Pursuing Genocide Fugitives [editorial]
New Times
As Rwanda marks the 31st commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, President Emmanuel Macron has once again pledged France's commitment to bringing genocide… Read more »
Ethiopia: 'We Are Committed to Fostering More Business Partnerships With Ethiopia' - Ambassador Sinikka Anttila [document]
Ethiopian Herald
Today's guest is Ambassador Sinikka Anttila, Ambassador of Finland to Ethiopia. She has had a long career in the Finnish diplomatic service and has experience working in various… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Africans Must Resist Being Abused By Ukraine in Its War [opinion]
The Herald
History is a great teacher, so too is time. Many Africans were enlisted to fight on the side their colonial masters in World War 11. Some died in foreign land. Some were maimed.… Read more »
April 07
Kenya: UK Defense Secretary Meets Family Of Murdered Kenyan Woman [press release]
Leigh Day
The Defence Secretary, John Healey, has today met with the family of Agnes Wanjiru, a 21-year-old Kenyan woman who was allegedly murdered by British soldiers more than 13 years… Read more »
Africa: Don't Repeat Past Mistakes - Experts Urge Germany to Prioritize Food Sovereignty in Africa
Capital FM
Germany must put food sovereignty at the heart of its agricultural cooperation with Africa if it hopes to tackle rising food insecurity and climate change impacts, a new report by… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Nees in England to Lure UK-Born Warriors Prospects
New Zimbabwe
Warriors coach Michael Nees is in England for a week-long visit during which he will engage United Kingdom-born players, who have potential to play for the senior men's national… Read more »
April 06
Nigeria: Sadiq Umar's Valencia Earns First Win Over Madrid in 17 Years
This Day
Super Eagles forward, Umar Sadiq, ended his personal hoodoo against Real Madrid yesterday as Valenciaearned a dramatic 2-1 victory at the Santiago Bernabéu - their first win… Read more »
