May 05
Ghana: Ghana to Host Global Reparations Conference After UN Slavery Resolution
Premium Times
One hundred and twenty-three member States voted in favour of the resolution, and only three countries voted against it. Read more »
Africa: After Cyclone Gezani - Madagascar's Resilient Response to Restoring Energy and Connectivity in Public Higher Education [press release]
World Bank
Students woke up on February 11, 2026, to a campus unrecognizable. At the Public University of Barikadimy in Toamasina, roofs had vanished, classrooms were flooded, books drifted… Read more »
Africa: Macky Sall and the UN - Investigating the Shadowy Holding Price Limited Poll
Africa Check
Macky Sall and the UN: investigating the shadowy Holding Price Limited poll Read more »
Tanzania: A Tax Pact With Industrial Implications [editorial]
Daily News
TANZANIA and Türkiye trade and investment have blossomed over the years, but the economic relationship between the two nations has been defined by what was missing: a clear,… Read more »
Kenya: U.S. Envoy Urges Kenyan Media to Uphold Ethics, Transparency to Protect Public Trust
Capital FM
The United States has called on Kenyan media to strengthen ethical standards and transparency, warning that undisclosed external influence risks eroding public trust in journalism. Read more »
Sudan: Sudan Recalls Ambassador to Ethiopia, to Submit New Evidence Against UAE to UN Security Council - Foreign Minister
SNA
Khartoum, 5 May 2026 (SUNA) - Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Ambassador Mohi-Eddin Salim announced the recall of Sudan's ambassador to Ethiopia for… Read more »
-
Africa: On International Labour Day, AfDB Strengthens Pathways to Inclusive Jobs in North Africa
African Development Bank (AfDB)
Across North Africa, work remains one of the most urgent tests of inclusive development. The region has young talent, dynamic entrepreneurs, and sectors with high growth potential,… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Visa Applicants Face Continuous Security Vetting After Approval, U.S. Warns
Vanguard
United States Mission in Nigeria has said that visa applicants, including those of Nigerians, were subject to continuous security vetting, even after their visas had been approved. Read more »
Africa: Building Resilience, Powering Jobs and Growth for the Gambia's Future [press release]
World Bank
The World Bank Group today released its Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR) for The Gambia, placing jobs, livelihoods, and economic opportunity at the center of the… Read more »
Sudan: Arab League Media Chief Calls for Strengthening a Trusted Media Environment
SNA
Assistant Secretary-General and Head of the Media and Communication Sector at the League of Arab States, Ambassador Ahmed Rashid Khattabi, underscored the importance of marking… Read more »
Kenya: Lobby Petitions MPs to Release IMF Governance Report
Capital FM
A lobby group has petitioned Parliament to compel the government to release the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Governance and Corruption Diagnostic Report on Kenya, completed… Read more »
Kenya: Algerian, Iranian FMs Discuss Efforts to End Gulf Escalation
Capital FM
Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf on Monday received a phone call from his Iranian counterpart, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, to discuss ongoing diplomatic efforts to end military… Read more »
Africa: Statement By the Chairperson of the African Union Commission On Renewed Escalation in the Middle East
African Union
The African Union Commission expresses deep concern over the renewed escalation in the Gulf region, including reported drone and missile attacks and disruptions to maritime traffic… Read more »
-
Africa: A Powerful New Anthology Showcasing Africa and the Caribbean's Next Generation of Writers
Afreximbank
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) today announced the publication of Instances of Exceptional Moments of Hunger, a compelling new anthology of short stories emerging from… Read more »
May 04
Malawi: Aid Cuts Hit Malawi Hard - IMF Warns of Rising Debt Pressure and Urgent Need for Reforms
Nyasa Times
Malawi's economy is coming under serious pressure as global aid is being cut, putting the country in a difficult financial position. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says… Read more »
Africa: All of Africa Today - May 4, 2026
allAfrica
Read more »
Africa: Strengthening Cross-Border Coordination to Address Health Threats in Africa
WHO-AFRO
As health threats continue to spread across borders, countries are strengthening how they work together to prevent and respond to outbreaks. Read more »
Africa: Turkey Raises Residence Permit Fee By 930 Percent for Nigerians, 36 Other African Countries
This Day
Turkey has commenced a sweeping increase in residence permit application fees, raising certain categories for Nigerians, and nationals of about 36 other African countries by as… Read more »
Africa: Suspected Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship Kills 3 - WHO
DW
The virus usually spreads by contact with the urine or feces of infected rodents like rats and mice. It can cause a severe and sometimes deadly lung infection. Read more »
Liberia: France Renews Health Sector Commitment
New Dawn
-Cites Liberia's Progress and Ongoing Needs Read more »
Liberia: Ex-Security Advisor Denies Role in U.S.$6.4 Million Corruption Trial
New Dawn
--Rejects Allegations of FIA Admittance, Fund Authorization Read more »
Liberia: Ngafuan Urges Fast-Track Action On Liberia's Second MCC Compact
New Dawn
- Liberia's Finance and Development Planning Minister Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan has called on officials overseeing Liberia's second Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Compact to… Read more »
Liberia: Govt Moves to Unlock Second MCC Compact Amid Energy Crisis
Liberian Observer
The government has taken a decisive step toward securing its second compact under the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), launching the Concept Notes Development Process in… Read more »
West Africa: Liberia Targets 70 Percent Electricity Access Under New MCC Compact Effort
FrontPageAfrica
The strong push to transform Liberia's electricity sector has now moved into a decisive dimension with senior Liberian government officials, key policymakers and development… Read more »
Central Africa: Fit to Prosper - Investing in Health for Jobs and Development in Western and Central Africa [press release]
World Bank
Excellencies, distinguished guests, and partners, we have convened here in Accra today to discuss, quite literally, the health of Western and Central Africa. It is a matter of… Read more »
Africa: Fast Facts - 30 Years of Life-Saving Therapeutic Food for Children, Yet Millions More Still Need It - Unicef
Unicef
For three decades, a small sachet of fortified peanut paste has been one of the most powerful tools to combat severe wasting - the deadliest form of malnutrition - in children… Read more »
Africa: Western and Central Africa Regional Conference On Early Childhood Nutrition [press release]
World Bank
LOME, May 4th, 2026 - Africa's potential for human capital development and economic growth is severely undermined by inadequate progress in improving maternal nutrition and early… Read more »
