April 11
Nigeria: Nigeria'll Be Hit By U.S.-China Trade War - Economist
Daily Trust
The ongoing trade war between the United States and China is poised to have far-reaching consequences for Nigeria, Prof. Ken Ife, a distinguished economist and global trade… Read more »
April 10
Africa: All of Africa Today - April 10, 2025
allAfrica
Campaigners Urge Gambia Not To Lose Hope In Seeking Justice For Past Crimes Read more »
Africa: Trump 'Pauses' Huge Trade Tariff Hikes
allAfrica
US President Donald Trump has announced a 90-day "pause" of trade tariffs for all countries except China. Trump shared the decision via social media, saying more than 75 countries… Read more »
South Africa: U.S. Funding Cuts Could Cause Over 150,000 Extra HIV Infections in South Africa By 2028
GroundUp
Experts say this can be avoided if the South African government covers some of the defunded services Read more »
Africa: WHO Warns of Severe Disruptions to Health Services Amid Funding Cuts
UN News
Recent funding cuts have caused "severe disruptions" to health services in almost three-quarters of all countries, according to the head of the UN World Health Organization (WHO),… Read more »
Africa: Spare Developing Countries From New U.S. Tariffs - UN Trade Chief
UN News
As governments and global markets struggle to deal with the deep concerns and disruptions caused by trade tariffs, Rebeca Grynspan, the head of the UN trade and development agency… Read more »
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South Africa: G20 Presidency Briefing to the United Nations General Assembly by the G20 Sherpa, Mr Zane Dangor, Director-General of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation
G20 in South Africa 2025
H.E. The President of the General Assembly, Ambassador Philémon Yang, Your Excellences, Permanent Representatives to the United Nations, Distinguished delegates, Read more »
Sudan: Sudan Faces Unprecedented Hunger and Displacement As War Enters Third Year
UN News
The conflict in Sudan has become one of the worst humanitarian crises of the 21st century, leaving millions of women, children and displaced families suffering from violence, food… Read more »
Africa: AU Praises Canada's Continued Support for Africa's Permanent Representation On UNSC
ENA
African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson, Mahmoud Youssouf Ali lauded Canada's continued support for Africa's permanent representation on the United Nations Security Council… Read more »
Sudan: Sudan's Evidences Are Sufficient , While the UAE's Reservations Are General - ICJ
SNA
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has stated that the evidence presented by the Sudanese government in its complaint against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) contains… Read more »
Morocco: Morocco Foils International Trafficking Attempt of Over 25 Tonnes of Cannabis Resin
MAP
Judicial police in the provincial district of Sidi Kacem have thwarted an international drug trafficking attempt involving 25 tonnes and 45 kilograms of cannabis resin (chira),… Read more »
Sudan: Sudan Activists Rally Outside UAE Embassy in London As Genocide Case Opens At ICJ
Dabanga
As the International Court of Justice (ICJ) opened its preliminary hearing today into Sudan's genocide case against the United Arab Emirates, protesters gathered outside the UAE… Read more »
Sudan: World Court Begins Hearing Sudan's 'Complicity in Genocide' Case Against the United Arab Emirates
UN News
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Thursday began hearing Sudan's case against the United Arab Emirates (UAE), which it accuses of being complicit in acts of genocide… Read more »
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South Africa: Ramaphosa Confronts New Pressures Ahead Of Zelensky's Ambiguous Visit
InfoWire
Against the backdrop of the planned visit of Volodymyr Zelensky to South Africa on April 24, Cyril Ramaphosa is facing growing internal tensions. He defends the invitation to the… Read more »
Africa: 'Act Before It Gets Worse' - Experts Warn As Agrifood Problems in Global South Intensify
IPS
As agrifood systems in the Global South buckle under the weight of climate change, biodiversity, and even pollution, experts such as Dr. Himanshu Pathak call for urgent innovative… Read more »
Africa: Strengthening One Health Approach in Agriculture Requires Cross-Sectoral Partnerships, Information
IPS
Increasingly, experts in the global health and agricultural sectors are finding the One Health approach effective for identifying and addressing health concerns that can influence… Read more »
Africa: Preventable 'Meningitis Belt' Deaths Targeted in Health Agency Action Plan
UN News
Millions of deaths could be avoided from meningitis if countries are able to adopt new guidelines designed to diagnose and treat the disease more effectively, the UN World Health… Read more »
East Africa: Liberia Seeks Saudi Support for UNSC Seat
Liberian Observer
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Madam Sara Beysolow Nyanti, has visited the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to seek Saudi Arabia's endorsement for Liberia's bid for a non-permanent seat on… Read more »
Liberia: Foreign Minister Nyanti Lobbies the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for UNSC Non-Permanent Seat
FrontPageAfrica
Liberia's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Her Excellency Mme. Sara Beysolow Nyanti, on April 9, paid an official visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The purpose of the visit was to… Read more »
Africa: Planning for Outbreak Response Readiness [press release]
Africa CDC
They are trained, equipped, and programmed to save lives during outbreaks. They are a human shield designed to stop the spread of infections on command. Read more »
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Africa: "The Coalition of the Indecisive" Abandons Africa
InfoWire
After U.S. President Donald Trump decisively cut financial aid to African countries, the European Union had an opportunity to expand its economic influence in the region. However,… Read more »
Africa: Africa CDC Supports Angola to Fight Cholera
Africa CDC
Angola received 2,000 life-saving oral cholera vaccines for frontline healthcare workers from the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) in March 2025. Read more »
Namibia: GNP MPs' 'Fact-Finding' Trip to Israel Likely to Deepen Political Tensions
Namibian
DA and Patriotic Alliance MPs were revealed on Wednesday to have participated in a 'fact-finding' trip to Israel -- and other GNU parties want answers. Read more »
Nigeria: Fenerbahce Offer Osayi-Samuel New, Improved Contract
This Day
*Osimhen's condition of Champions League action knocks off Man Utd bid Read more »
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
Africa: African Leaders Called to Step Up For End to Sudan War - Join the Media Briefing Today [press release]
allAfrica
Leading Sudanese and international voices will convene on April 10 (today) to brief the press on the urgent need for greater African engagement in resolving the devastating… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Seeks to Host 2030 Commonwealth Games
Leadership
Nigeria has officially expressed its interest to bid for the 2030 Commonwealth Games, with Abuja poised to be the host city. Read more »
South Africa: USAID Cuts Force HIV and TB Services Into Business Rescue
GroundUp
MatCH employees fight for salaries Read more »
