November 08
Africa: Africa Requires Skills to Plug Gaps in Diagnostic Capacity and Disease Surveillance [press release]
Africa CDC
Africa has increased technical capacity for diagnosing infectious diseases since the COVID-19 epidemic but with ongoing outbreaks of diseases there is an urgent need to address the… Read more »
Egypt: Housing Min. Discusses With WB Housing for All Egyptians
Egypt Online
Minister of Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities Sherif el-Sherbiny discussed with World Bank (WB) mission currently visiting Egypt the indicators of the presidential… Read more »
November 07
Mozambique: Amnesty International Calls for End to Crackdown On Protesters in Mozambique
VOA
Amnesty International is calling on the Mozambican government to stop its crackdown on protesters challenging the results of last month's elections. At least 20 people have been… Read more »
Africa: Global Fund and Stop TB Step Up Collaboration to Fight Tuberculosis, the Biggest Infectious Disease Killer
Global Fund
The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (the Global Fund) and the Stop TB Partnership yesterday signed a new collaboration framework with the aim of increasing… Read more »
South Sudan: Postponing Long-Awaited Elections 'A Regrettable Development'
UN News
The decision to extend the transition period in South Sudan once again and postpone long-awaited elections cannot be "business as usual", the UN Special Representative for the… Read more »
Africa: UK Sanctions Russia-Backed Wagner Group Successor Africa Corps
RFI
The UK government announced sanctions on Thursday against three private mercenary groups operating in Africa with links to the Kremlin, including Wagner group successor Africa… Read more »
Sudan: How Will Trump's Return to the White House Impact Sudan?
Dabanga
With Donald Trump set to return to the White House following his vistory in the US elections on November 5, questions are being raised about how his administration will guide… Read more »
Mauritius: Mauritius Has Won Back Chagos - but Not All of It. Why the Largest Island, Diego Garcia, Is So Important to the UK [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Mauritius and the United Kingdom released a joint statement on 3 October 2024 announcing the UK's agreement to transfer the Chagos archipelago, including the island of Diego… Read more »
South Africa: Nomzamo Mbatha Calls for 'Urgent Optimism' As Key to Driving Climate Action [interview]
allAfrica
Nomzamo Mbatha, a South African actress and humanitarian, is a powerful advocate for social justice and climate action. Read more »
Zimbabwe: 'Zimbabwe Ready to Work With Trump'
The Herald
ZIMBABWE stands ready to work with the United States of America and its people to build a better, more prosperous and more peaceful world, President Mnangagwa has said. Read more »
Africa: Rebuilding Beyond Bricks - World Urban Forum Focuses On Housing, Community Support in War-Torn Cities
UN News
Delegates discussed a complicated urban development issue at the World Urban Forum on Tuesday: What is needed to safeguard residents and guarantee they have access to housing and… Read more »
Ghana: Trump Makes Sweeping Comeback to Win ...US Vows to Deepen Relations With Ghana Regardless of Outcome
Ghanaian Times
The United States (U.S.) and its Embassy in Ghana stand ready to deepen partnership with Ghana regardless of the outcome of the U.S. elections, Mrs Virginia Palmer, the U.S.… Read more »
Africa: Two Wars, Climate Change - Trump Win Keeps World Guessing Over Next Move
Business Day Africa
Donald Trump's return to power has left the world guessing how his foreign policy would shape geopolitics at a time when three major risks--an Israel-Palestinian war, the… Read more »
Nigeria: What Trump's Victory Portends for Nigeria's Economy - Analyst [analysis]
Daily Trust
A senior market analyst at FXTM, Lukman Otunuga, yesterday said the victory of Donald Trump in the United States presidential election may pressure oil prices and trigger inflation… Read more »
Ghana: Ghana Celebrates Membership of OIF in Accra
Ghanaian Times
The Director General of the National Service Authority (NSA), Osei Assibey Antwi, has assured that the government will collaborate with the Alliance Françaises to educate… Read more »
Africa: Namibian Major General Loses Bid for Interpol Vice President for Africa
Namibian
Namibian Police major general Anne-Marie Nainda has lost in a bid to become Interpol's vice president for Africa. Read more »
Namibia: Trump's Re-Election Could Impact Us Development Aid to Namibia, Raising Concerns Over Future Relations
Namibian
United States of America president-elect Donald Trump could cut down on development aid and other financial support to countries like Namibia. Read more »
West Africa: Nigeria Prepares for Election Into International Maritime Organisation
Vanguard
Nigeria is set to contest for a seat in the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council under Category C, a strategic move with significant potential for both the country and… Read more »
Africa: Trump Shocks Critics, Returns to White House
Leadership
Donald John Trump is returning to the White House after a historic victory in the keenly contested US Presidential election on Tuesday, November 5. Read more »
Africa: Trump Vows to Lead 'Golden Age of America'
Leadership
US President-elect Donald Trump vowed to lead the "golden age of America" after he emerged victorious in the contested election, defeating Vice President Kamala Harris in Tuesday's… Read more »
Africa: Bitcoin Hits All-Time High As U.S. Election Results Drive Volatility
Daba Finance
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Ethiopia: New Hope - Ethiopia's Bold Move Grants Refugees the Right to Work
World Bank
In a bustling marketplace on the outskirts of Addis Ababa, Lula Maygag Guray's food stall hums with activity. The smell of injera and samosa draws a crowd each day. However, ever… Read more »
Africa: Countries Pledge to Act On Childhood Violence Affecting Some 1 Billion Children
WHO
More than 100 governments today made historic commitments to end childhood violence, including nine pledging to ban corporal punishment - an issue that affects 3 out of every 5… Read more »
Africa: Record Heat Persists As WMO Calls for Urgent Services and Investment Boost
UN News
The world is experiencing unprecedented warming with 2024 poised to become the hottest year on record, surpassing the previous record in 2023, according to new data released by the… Read more »
Africa: Driving Pan-African Research Collaboration - Panther and Africa CDC Launch the Mpox Study in Africa [press release]
Africa CDC
As critical discussions at the World Health Summit in Berlin conclude, the Africa CDC, in partnership with PANTHER, proudly announces its first direct contribution to the Mpox… Read more »
