May 03
Nigeria: Tinubu's Nigeria - a Year At the Edge of the Abyss [analysis]
African Arguments
University students are among those hit hardest by the Tinubu administration's IMF-directed austerity programme. Read more »
Niger: Concerns Mount As Russian Troops Take Over US Base in Niger
RFI
Russian military personnel have entered an air base in Niger that is hosting US troops - a move that follows a decision by Niger's junta to expel American forces from the country. Read more »
Uganda: Sanctions - I've No Pussycat in UK, Says Speaker Among
Nile Post
The Speaker of Parliament, Ms Anita Among, says sanctions the UK slapped her with are politically motivated and whatever the case, she has nothing to lose because he does not even… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Speaker Faces Political and Economic Heat After UK Sanctions
Nile Post
The UK's recent sanctions against Uganda's Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, and two former ministers have sent shockwaves through the country. Analysts are divided on the… Read more »
Uganda: President Museveni Meets Global Fund Boss
Nile Post
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni met and held discussions with Mr Peter Sands, the Executive Director of the Global Fund at State House-Entebbe. Read more »
Djibouti: Change of Command At CJTF-HOA - a New Chapter Begins With General Cashman
Horn of Africa Joint Task Force
On Saturday, April 27, 2024, after nearly two years as commanding general of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, Maj. Gen. Jamelle Shawley transfers command to Brigadier… Read more »
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Africa: Cross-Continental Wanderlust: Exploring Cultural Exchanges Between Africa and Australia
InfoWire
Australia and Africa are two different continents located thousands of miles apart. Africa is the second largest continent in the world and is positioned along the Eastern… Read more »
Nigeria: Insecurity - Group Supports Northern Governors' U.S. Trip
Leadership
A group, Arewa New Frontiers (ANF) has said northern governors deserve more support and encouragement and can go as far as America and any other country to seek lasting solutions… Read more »
May 02
Sudan: Sudan - Under Siege, El Fasher Teeters On the Brink of Famine
UN News
The ongoing year-long war in Sudan continues to spread across the country, and now El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur, is surrounded by armed fighters amid the systematic… Read more »
Ghana: Government Ready for Chinese Investment in Improving Green Mineral Development - Lands Minister
GhanaToday
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Mr. Samuel A. Jinapor, has called on the Chinese government and businesses to partner in the sustainable development of Ghana's green… Read more »
Somalia: UN Special Representative Catriona Laing Bids Farewell to Southwest State of Somalia
Shabelle
The UN Special Representative for Somalia, Catriona Laing, recently concluded her farewell visits to the Southwest State of Somalia, where she met with President Abdiaziz Hassan… Read more »
Liberia: Looking Deeper Into the Recent U.S. Annual Human Right Report of 2023 - Grave Human Rights Issues That Were Left Out!!! [opinion]
FrontPageAfrica
The US State Department released its 2023 Annual Human Rights Report on Rights Practices in Liberia focusing on issues of fundamental and inherent human rights violations,… Read more »
Africa: Refugee Olympic Team to Send Message of Hope At Paris Games
UN News
Afghanistan's first woman breakdancer, a Cameroon-born British boxing champion, and a literal shooting star from Venezuela are among the members of the Refugee Olympic team… Read more »
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Africa: Corporate Council on Africa Announces Confirmed Participation of Government Officials for #USAfricaBizSummit2024 in Dallas May 6-9 - REGISTER NOW
CCA
Excitement is building as we're just 2 weeks away from the highly anticipated 2024 U.S.-Africa Business Summit! Get ready to join industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators as… Read more »
May 01
Ethiopia: Ethiopia 'Dismayed' By EU's Restriction of Visa Provisions to Ethiopians
Addis Standard
The Ethiopian government said it was "dismayed by the decision of the Council of the European Union to temporarily suspend certain elements of the EU law that regulates issuing of… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Receives First UK Migrant Under New Voluntary Scheme
New Times
The government has confirmed that the United Kingdom sent its first asylum seeker to Rwanda on Monday, April 29 under a new voluntary program inked between both countries. Read more »
Rwanda: UK Sends First Voluntary Asylum Seeker to Rwanda
Vanguard
the first asylum seeker has been deported to Rwanda under Rishi Sunak's migrant crackdown. Read more »
Liberia: Boakai to Make First Official Business Trip to U.S.
New Republic
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Sudan: MSF Warns of Catastrophic Malnutrition Crisis in Zamzam Camp Amidst Escalating Violence in North Darfur [press release]
MSF
In response to the escalating fighting in North Darfur, Sudan, MSF has treated over 100 war-wounded patients - including 11 children, many with gunshot wounds - at South Hospital,… Read more »
Uganda: Why the EU's New Migration Pact Matters [opinion]
Independent (Kampala)
Amid escalating geopolitical tensions, and with European Parliament elections looming, the narrow passage earlier this month of the European Union's Migrant and Asylum Pact has… Read more »
Zimbabwe: 'Zim-Russia Relations Excellent'
The Herald
Russia's Ambassador to Zimbabwe has expressed satisfaction with the two countries' excellent bilateral relations, indicating that the two allies are now moving towards "exploring… Read more »
Africa: Iran-Africa Conference an Eye Opener - VP Chiwenga
The Herald
Mukudzei Chingwere in TEHRAN, Iran Read more »
Chad: Sudanese Refugee Children Continue Pursuing Their Dreams in Farchana Refugee Settlement in Chad
UNHCR
Over 1,300 Sudanese uprooted children cling to their dreams through education. The Al Tadamoun primary school stands as a testament to their resilience, offering a beacon of hope… Read more »
Tunisia: Tunisia, ISDB Sign $60 Million Joint Financing Agreement
Tunis Afrique Presse
A joint financing agreement worth $60 million was signed on Tuesday by Minister of Economy and Planning, Feriel Ouerghi Sebai, and President of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB),… Read more »
Uganda: Chinese Factories Change Fortunes for Mbale Locals
Nile Post
The life of a number of Mbale locals has changed for the better, thanks to Chinese factories under in Sino-Uganda Mbale Industrial Park. Read more »
Nigeria: Naira Rebounds, Gains N28.15 Against Dollar
Vanguard
The naira closed the month of April on a good footing as it gained N28.15 at the official market, trading at N1,390.96 to the dollar. Read more »
Nigeria: Kashim Shettima, US Deputy Secretary Meet in Abuja On Security, Economic Partnership
Vanguard
Vice President Kashim Shettima and the United States deputy secretary, Kurt Campbell on Tuesday met in Abuja to discuss issues of mutual benefit to the two countries. Read more »