June 14
Africa: Zeroing in On Purposive Targeting in Oral Cholera Vaccination Campaign [press release]
WHO-AFRO
In the midst of a raging cholera outbreak in Sorgin, Nsanje, Kaombe Sugar Company finds itself at the epicenter of a public health crisis. Field workers, including long-time… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zim Taps Into Tajikstan Value Addition Strategy
The Herald
Mukudzei Chingwere in DUSHANBE, Tajikistan Read more »
Southern Africa: UK Varsity Returns Uganda Artefacts
The Herald
The University of Cambridge has returned 39 Ugandan items which range from tribal regalia to pottery to the East African country. Read more »
June 13
Africa: African Health Leaders Begin Work On Roadmap to Reshape Global Health Financing On the Continent [press release]
WHO-AFRO
More than 80 ministry of health experts, regional and global partners and civil society representatives have set in motion the development of a roadmap to catalyse action to… Read more »
Sudan: Sudan Calls On Security Council to Take Decisive Measures Against RSF
SNA
In its statement before the Security Council meeting on the quarterly briefing of the Chairman of the Darfur Sanctions Committee, Sudan called on the UN Security Council to take… Read more »
Nigeria: 2024 ILO Conference - Nigeria's Delegation of 289 Is Highest
Vanguard
Nigeria, with 289 delegates, tops the list with the highest number of registered delegates at the ongoing 112th International Labour Conference (ILC) in Geneva, Switzerland. Read more »
Africa: UN Reports 'Shocking' Rise in Violations Against Children in Conflict in 2023
UN News
Violence against children caught in armed conflict reached "extreme levels" last year, with a "shocking" 21 per cent increase in extreme violations, UN Secretary-General… Read more »
Africa: Gavi to Boost Access to Life-Saving Human Rabies Vaccines in Over 50 Countries - Gavi, WHO and Uar [press release]
WHO
Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, in collaboration with partners, is announcing support for human rabies vaccines for post exposure prophylaxis (PEP) as part of routine immunisation.… Read more »
Africa: Record 120 Million People Displaced Globally - UN Report
DW
A UN report reveals that 120 million people were forcibly displaced globally in 2024 due to conflict and violence. This marks a record high, affecting 1.5% of the world's… Read more »
Niger: First C-17 Withdrawal Flight Departs From Niger [press release]
Africom
The withdrawal of U.S. forces and assets from Niger progressed from initial preparations to redeployment with the departure of a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft from… Read more »
Africa: 117 Million Forced to Flee - 'An Utter Failure to Protect Civilians' [press release]
Norwegian Refugee Council
Statement by Jan Egeland, Secretary General of the Norwegian Refugee Council, on the new global displacement figures: Read more »
Kenya: FBI Chief Visits Kenya to Bolster Security Collaboration
VOA
The top U.S. law enforcement officer has concluded a five-day visit to Kenya, pledging to continue working with the East African nation to ensure peace and stability in the region.… Read more »
South Sudan: UN Security Council Demands Halt to Fighting in Darfur's El Fasher
VOA
The U.N. Security Council demanded Thursday that the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) halt their siege on the North Darfur capital, El Fasher, as they are poised to take the… Read more »
Africa: World Bank Approves Grant to Boost Community Access to Funds Earned From Carbon Credits [press release]
World Bank
First-of-its-kind program will drive engagement and impact through close collaboration with Civil Society Organizations and farming communities. Read more »
Nigeria: Supporting Nigeria's Homegrown Reforms - New World Bank Financing for Inclusive Growth and Revenue Diversification [press release]
World Bank
The World Bank has today approved two operations: $1.5 billion for the Nigeria Reforms for Economic Stabilization to Enable Transformation (RESET) Development Policy Financing… Read more »
Nigeria: Turning the Corner - Nigeria's Ongoing Path of Economic Reforms [press release]
World Bank
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Nigeria: World Bank Announces $2.25bn Loan for Nigeria
Vanguard
The World Bank has approved two financing facilities of $2.25 billion for Nigeria to support the Federal Government's efforts to stabilize the economy. Read more »
Sudan: Security Council Demands End to Siege of El Fasher in Sudan
UN News
The UN Security Council adopted a resolution on Thursday that calls for the paramilitary Rapid Security Forces (RSF) in Sudan to halt their siege on El Fasher, capital of North… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Nobel Laureate Condemns Online Hate
UN News
This #ThrowbackThursday, when the world celebrates the Day for Countering Hate Speech, we are looking back at how Nobel Laureate for Literature Wole Soyinka wielded powerful words… Read more »
Seychelles: Naval Visit - Japan Training Squadron Expected in Seychelles From June 17
Seychelles News Agency
The Japan Training Squadron, JS Kashima and JS Shimakaze of the Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force, will make a friendly port call at Victoria in Seychelles from June 17 to 20 as… Read more »
Liberia: U.S.$48 Million World Bank Initiatives Transforming Agriculture in Lofa
FrontPageAfrica
Lofa County has witnessed a significant transformation in its agricultural sector due to the combined efforts of the Smallholder Agriculture Transformation and Agribusiness… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia, Somalia Leaders Engage in Phone Call With Qatar's Emir On 'Shared Regional and International Interests'
Addis Standard
In a phone call on 12 June Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and the leader of Qatar, Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, discussed ways to support and enhance the existing cooperative… Read more »
Botswana: U.S. and Botswana to Co-Host African Chiefs of Defense Conference
Africom
The United States and Botswana will co-host the 2024 African Chiefs of Defense Conference in Gaborone the last week of June, bringing together top military leaders from across… Read more »
Somalia: Qatar Amir, Somali President Discuss Ways to Boost Bilateral Relations in Phone Call
Shabelle
Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani discussed with the President of the sisterly Federal Republic of Somalia HE Hassan Sheikh Mahmud, bilateral relations… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Revamps Role in Brics for Mutual Benefits
Ethiopian Herald
During the recent meeting of BRICS Foreign Ministers, Foreign Affairs Minister Taye Atskesellasie has indicated the commitment of Ethiopia to enhance its role in the BRICS bloc in… Read more »