June 13
Ethiopia: Russian Pan-African Center Pledges 250 Mln USD to Ethiopia
Ethiopian Herald
Having inked quadripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ministries of Women and Social Affairs, Health and Bonga University, Russian Pan-African Public-Private… Read more »
Africa: Gender Equality Fund Announces Funding Partners
Global Fund
The Gender Equality Fund has announced its inaugural set of funding partners, spanning organizations, networks and consortia working in seven countries. The partners will be… Read more »
West Africa: Ecowas Parliament Speaker Vows to Promote Regional Integration
Foroyaa
The Speaker of ECOWAS Parliament, Rt. Hon. Maimounatou Ibrahima has promised to prioritize regional integration and gender mainstreaming, in her activities to move the community to… Read more »
June 12
Africa: 'Three Things We Need G7 to Do' - an Open Letter From 49 MPs Across Africa
African Arguments
A group of parliamentarians from 20 countries across Africa call for debt forgiveness, financial reform, and climate commitments to be met. Read more »
Sudan: Waiting Would Be 'Death Sentence' for Millions On Brink of Starvation - Relief Chief
UN News
Millions of people are teetering on the brink of starvation as conflict rages across many corners of the world. Nowhere is this more evident than in Sudan and Gaza, UN Emergency… Read more »
Africa: Worldwide Levels of Forced Displacement Hit New High - UNHCR
UN News
This year and last have seen historically high levels of forced displacement worldwide according to the UN refugee agency's (UNHCR) 2024 flagship Global Trends Report published on… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Ramps Up Efforts to Actively Engage in Brics
Ethiopian Herald
ADDIS ABABA - Ethiopia has taken various measures to enhance its active role in the BRICS bloc in line with its national development priorities, said Foreign Affairs Minster… Read more »
Africa: New Framework Launched to Eliminate Visceral Leishmaniasis in Eastern Africa [press release]
WHO-AFRO
A new, comprehensive framework has been launched to guide health authorities, policy-makers and other stakeholders towards elimination of visceral leishmaniasis (VL) as a public… Read more »
Ghana: World Bank Supports Policy Reform of Ghana's Energy Sector and Access to Clean Cooking [press release]
World Bank
The World Bank today approved a $250 million credit from the International Development Association (IDA)* and a $10 million grant from the Energy Sector Management Assistance… Read more »
Liberia: Reforms to Improve Service Delivery, Boost Tax Revenues, and Strengthen Accountability and Transparency in Liberia [press release]
World Bank
The World Bank approved today financing for the Governance Reform and Accountability Transformation (GREAT) Project. This flagship project, funded by an International Development… Read more »
Liberia: U.S. Group Conducts Hearings On Liberia
New Dawn
- A Liberian group is calling on the government to prioritize the establishment of war and economic crimes court for the country to nib the culture of impunity. Read more »
Southern Africa: Zimbabwe Strategically Positioning for Brics+ Alliance
The Herald
Zimpapers Politics Hub Read more »
Zimbabwe: Senegalese Minister Calls for Lifting of Zim Sanctions
The Herald
Senegalese Secretary of State for Culture, Creative Industries and Historical Heritage Dr Bacary Sarr has called for the lifting of sanctions illegally imposed on Zimbabwe and for… Read more »
Africa: Power of Acknowledging White Privilege in Addressing Racism Within United Nations
IPS
As we commemorate the 103rd anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre this month, organizations and communities should focus on white privilege as it is a critical but often… Read more »
Rwanda: UNHCR Response to Media Inquiries Related to the UK-Rwanda Asylum Partnership
UNHCR
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, has repeatedly commended Rwanda for generously hosting thousands of refugees and for its commitment to receive, on a temporary basis, asylum-seekers… Read more »
Southern Africa: Namibia to Host SADC Parliamentary Meeting
Namibian
The African Group of Negotiators Experts Support (AGNES) has announced plans to host its second southern Africa parliamentarian regional meeting in Namibia. Read more »
Africa: G7 Leaders Can and Must Prevent Manmade Famine [press release]
OCHA
Statement by Martin Griffiths, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Read more »
Kenya: Atwoli Re-Elected As ILO Member for the Fifth Time
Capital FM
The Central Organisation of Trade Union (COTU) Secretary General Francis Atwoli has been re-elected as the titular member of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) for the… Read more »
Somalia: Somali President Addresses Community in Norway, Discusses Achievements and Anti-Terrorism Efforts
Shabelle
The President of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, recently met with the Somali community in Norway to discuss the government's progress in stabilizing the country, improving… Read more »
Liberia: South Korea Sets Course for Development in Liberia
New Dawn
The Government of Liberia says it Korean counterpart has set a course to assist the country. Read more »
June 11
Africa: Over 180 Migrants Dead or Missing in Latest Tragedy Off Yemen, UN Agency Reports
UN News
At least 49 migrants have been killed, including many women and children, and a further 140 are missing after the boat they were on capsized off the coast of Yemen on Monday, the… Read more »
Africa: The Last Ozone-Layer Damaging Chemicals to Be Phased Out Are Finally Falling in the Atmosphere [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Since the 1985 discovery of a hole in the ozone layer countries have agreed and amended treaties to aid its recovery. The most notable of these is the Montreal protocol on… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Agrees With IMF to Unlock 126.05bn Financing
Capital FM
The government has reached a staff-level agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which intends to pave the way for the disbursement of $976 million (Sh126.05… Read more »
Morocco: 'Treasures of Moroccan Traditional Arts' Showcased At Unesco
MAP
The "Treasures of Moroccan Traditional Arts" were highlighted at a conference on Tuesday at UNESCO headquarters in Paris, on the sidelines of the 10th session of the General… Read more »
Angola: Angola and U.S. Address Energy Security
ANGOP
The Assistant Secretary for Energy Resources of the US State Department Geoffrey R. Pyatt is expected in Luanda on Wednesday to participate in the third US-Angola Energy Security… Read more »