July 05
Africa: Refugees, Migrants Face Violence, Abuse and Death On Routes Across Africa, New Data Shows
UN News
Refugees and migrants continue to face extreme forms of violence, exploitation and death on sea and on land across Africa as they attempt to leave the continent, UN agencies said… Read more »
Liberia: Liberia, World Bank Sign $30m Deal
Liberian Observer
The World Bank and the Government of Liberia have signed two landmark agreements worth $30 million to enhance institutional transparency and accountability and to expand… Read more »
Ghana: Euro Soccer Fiesta Show Today
Ghanaian Times
The ongoing European championship has entered the crucial quarterfinals stages, kicking off with mouthwatering clashes today. Read more »
July 04
Ethiopia: 'Don't Waste Money' Going Around Countries to Accuse Ethiopia: PM Abiy Tells Somalia
Addis Standard
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed told lawmakers today that it was not necessary for the government neighboring Somalia to go around other countries to accuse Ethiopia when issues between… Read more »
Botswana: Local Beef Set for EU Market Dominance
The Patriot
The Botswana beef is poised for dominance in the lucrative European Union (EU) market bolstered by the availability of sophisticated equipment used for testing chemical residuals… Read more »
Africa: Foreign Minister Meets Russian Special Envoy for Middle East and Africa
SNA
A Meeting was held on Thursday July 4 in Moscow between Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs and Russian Special Envoy for the Middle East and Africa. Hereunder the Sudan News Agency… Read more »
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Africa: African Development Bank Appoints Dr Babatunde Samson Omotosho As Director of Statistics Department
African Development Bank (AfDB)
The African Development Bank has appointed Dr Babatunde Samson Omotosho, an economist and statistician, as Director of the Statistics Department, effective June 16, 2024. Read more »
Mauritius: EU and IOC Sign Grant Agreement to Strengthen Maritime Safety
Government of Mauritius
As part of the strategic effort to reinforce maritime security in the region, the European Union (EU) and the Indian Ocean Commission (IOC), signed, today, in Ebène, a grant… Read more »
Tunisia: Relations Binding Tunisia and U.S. 'Solid, Based On Several Fundamental Values,' FM Ammar
Tunis Afrique Presse
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Nabil Ammar on July 3 attended the ceremony held on the occasion of the US Independence Day at the US Embassy in Tunis,… Read more »
July 03
Somalia: European Union Warships Dock in Somalia's Puntland As Piracy Resurfaces
Shabelle
In a significant development aimed at enhancing regional maritime security, warships belonging to the European Union (EU) recently docked at the shores of Puntland, a region in… Read more »
Mozambique: Unlocking Opportunities for Millions in Mozambique With Free IDs [press release]
World Bank
Isac, a 13-year-old boy from Homoíne district in Inhambane province, southern Mozambique, dreams of becoming a nurse. But until recently, his hopes were dashed by a hard… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Eyes U.S. After Tapping Into EU Market Under EPA
Capital FM
Kenyan exports will now access duty-free, quota-free markets in 27 European Union nations following the Economic Partnership Agreement between Kenya and the European Union (EPA). Read more »
East Africa: Ethiopia and Djibouti Will Boost the EAC
Observer
The East African Community (EAC) is considering the admission of Ethiopia and Djibouti into the bloc. Read more »
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Cape Verde: Cabo Verde - AfDB-Supported Tech Park Impresses International Delegation With Rapid Growth and Economic Impact
African Development Bank (AfDB)
A high-level donor delegation that included the African Development Bank has expressed strong admiration for the Cabo Verde Tech Park during a recent visit, highlighting its rapid… Read more »
Somalia: Turkey Brokers Hlgh-Stakes Talks to Ease Somalla-Ethlopla Marltlme Dlspute
Radio Dalsan
In a high-stakes diplomatic intervention, Turkey has brought the foreign ministers of Somalia and Ethiopia together in Ankara to try and mediate an ongoing dispute over a… Read more »
North Africa: Morocco's Hilale Launches Global Campaign 'From New York to Marrakech'
MAP
Morocco's ambassador to the United Nations, Omar Hilale launched the Global campaign for road safety "from New York to Marrakech", in anticipation of the 4th World Conference on… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Nicaragua Opens Embassy in Harare
The Herald
ZIMBABWE and Nicaragua continue to enjoy bilateral relations, rooted in solidarity, particularly in the fight against unilateral coercive measures imposed on both countries by some… Read more »
Somalia: Somali Minister of Internal Security Meets Italian Ambassador to Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation
Shabelle
Minister of Internal Security of the Federal Government of Somalia, General Abdullahi Sheikh Ismail, met with the Italian Ambassador, Pier Mario Daccò Coppi, to discuss the… Read more »
Ethiopia: Addis to Warsaw Connectivity Elevates Partnership
Ethiopian Herald
The commencement of the direct flight from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to Warsaw, Poland, elevates the socio-economic and people-to-people partnership between the two nations, it was… Read more »
South Africa: Byd Plays Winning Hand in China Ev Market With Hybrid Models [analysis]
Daily Maverick
A yawning gap has opened up among China's electric-vehicle stocks with BYD beating all comers due to its latest technological rollout. Read more »
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Africa: Côte D'ivoire Hosts The First International Extractive And Energy Resources Exhibition (SIREXE) In Abidjan
InfoWire
The Ministry of Mines, Petroleum and Energy of the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire is pleased to announce the first edition of the International Extractive and Energy Resources… Read more »
West Africa: Why Nigeria Must Pay Attention to UK's Elections Tomorrow
Daily Trust
Voters in the United Kingdom will go to the polls tomorrow in what some analysts have described as a defining moment for one of the countries that prides itself as a beacon of… Read more »
Uganda: Belgian Development Agency Roots for Comfort in School Infrastructure
Nile Post
Belgian development agency, Enabel, has called upon different stakeholders in both private and public education sectors to adopt infrastructure policies in schools to boost leaner… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Boks Name Strong Squad for Ireland Test
The Herald
South Africa have named 12 starters from their 2023 Rugby World Cup final triumph in their side for the opening Test with Ireland this weekend. Read more »
July 02
Congo-Kinshasa: Tens of Thousands Displaced in Fresh Violence in DR Congo
UN News
Millions of displaced people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are suffering amid one of the world's most neglected crises, the UN International Organization of… Read more »
Sudan: Sudan's Cocktail of War and Flooding Leaves People Trapped, Unable to Flee
UN News
Millions of people have been forced out of Sudan as the brutal civil war continues to spread, including in Sinja Town, south of the capital Khartoum, where UN humanitarians… Read more »
Kenya: No Evidence the UN Cautioned Kenyan President William Ruto Over Deadly Crackdown On Protesters
Africa Check
No evidence the UN cautioned Kenyan president William Ruto over deadly crackdown on protesters Read more »
Southern Africa: We Will Deal With You - Zanu-PF Says in Chilling Warning Over Planned Protests During SADC Summit
New Zimbabwe
ZANU PF Director for Information Farai Marapira has sent out a chilling warning to opposition political parties planning protests during August's SADC Summit, saying they are ready… Read more »