June 04
Somalia: From Food Lines in Somalia to Clinics in Afghanistan, Hormuz Crisis Sends Shockwaves Through Global Aid Networks
UN News
What began as a geopolitical crisis in the Middle East nearly 100 days ago is increasingly becoming a food security crisis elsewhere, with UN agencies warning of rising hunger in… Read more »
Africa: Unsafe Food Causes 866 Million Illnesses and 1.5 Million Deaths Annually, Young Children At Highest Risk [press release]
WHO
Children aged less than five years face almost three times the risk of illness from unsafe food than older children and adults, according to new estimates released today by the… Read more »
Kenya: No, Photo Does Not Show Ebola Patients Arriving in Kenya From U.S.
Africa Check
No, photo does not show Ebola patients arriving in Kenya from US Read more »
Tanzania: No, European Union Didn't Call for Removal of Tanzania's President Hassan, Video Misrepresents Lawmaker's Remarks
Africa Check
No, European Union didn't call for removal of Tanzania's president Hassan, video misrepresents lawmaker's remarks Read more »
Namibia: Chinese Company's Etango Uranium Deal Approved
Namibian
The Namibian Competition Commission has approved a proposed investment by Chinese state-owned nuclear company CNNC Overseas Ltd in the Etango uranium project. Read more »
Tanzania: Samia, Putin Chart New Chapter
Daily News
PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan and her Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin have agreed to deepen cooperation in trade, investment, energy, education and transport, as Tanzania seeks… Read more »
Africa: UNHCR - Refugees in Eastern and Southern Africa Remain in Exile for Nearly 16 Years
UNHCR
Refugees in Eastern and Southern Africa remain in exile for a median period of almost 16 years, according to new analysis by UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, underscoring the urgent… Read more »
Southern Africa: SADC Secures Two Voices on UN Security Council as Zimbabwe Wins Seat
SANF
Zimbabwe has been overwhelmingly elected as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council for the 2027-2028 term in a resounding endorsement of its active… Read more »
Liberia: NPHIL Defends U.S.$4.2 Million Ebola Plan
New Dawn
- The Interim Director General of the National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL), Dr. Sia Wata Camanor, is defending the government's proposed $4.2 million Ebola… Read more »
Uganda: Today in History - Uganda and United States Sign Landmark Air Transport Agreement
Nile Post
On this day in 2002, Uganda and the United States entered into a landmark Air Transport Agreement that significantly reshaped commercial aviation relations between the two… Read more »
Nigeria: US Hails Nigeria Counterterrorism Efforts, Confirms Joint Operation Against Isis Leader
Vanguard
The United States has reaffirmed its counterterrorism partnership with Nigeria, citing recent joint operations that dealt a major blow to the Islamic State terrorist network. Read more »
Angola: Angola Elected Member of the UN Economic and Social Council
ANGOP
Angola was elected on Thursday as a member of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) for the 2027-2029 term, obtaining 183 favorable votes out of the 188 member… Read more »
Nigeria: State Police Constitutional Framework Near Completion - Presidency [document]
State Department
Significant progress has been made towards establishing state police, with a constitutional amendment expected soon, following months of consultations among the Executive, the… Read more »
Nigeria: Perm SEC - Retiring State House Staff to Benefit From New Gratuity Scheme [document]
State Department
Retiring State House staff are among the first set of federal civil servants to benefit from the newly approved gratuity scheme introduced by President Bola Tinubu's… Read more »
South Sudan: Building Trust On Patrol - One Police Officer's Peacekeeping Journey in South Sudan
UN News
From a police station in Germany to the UN Mission in South Sudan, Stephanie Königs has been talking to UN News about her journey to becoming a peacekeeper - and the… Read more »
Africa: World Bank Group Launches Ten-Year Strategy to Drive Jobs and Prosperity in Uganda [press release]
World Bank
The World Bank Group (WBG) Board of Executive Directors today endorsed a new Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for Uganda, a 10-year strategy (2026-2035) designed to accelerate a… Read more »
Somalia: African Union Calls for Calm in Mogadishu
Shabelle
Ababa - African Union Commission is deeply concerned by reported security developments in Mogadishu, including armed clashes in civilian areas. Read more »
Liberia: Govt Hails U.S. Plan to Maintain Visa Services in Monrovia
New Dawn
-Says move could position Monrovia as a regional economic hub Read more »
South Africa: Canal+ Becomes First French Company to List in Johannesburg
Daba Finance
Canal+ rose in its Johannesburg Stock Exchange debut after the French media group completed its acquisition of MultiChoice, giving South African investors exposure to the enlarged… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopian Religious Heritage Artifacts Returned From Italy
ENA
A collection of Ethiopian religious heritage artifacts preserved for decades by an Italian family has been officially returned to Ethiopia. Read more »
Ethiopia: Japan Praises Ethiopia's Electoral Process, Hails Successful 7th General Election
ENA
Japan has commended Ethiopia for the successful conduct of its 7th General Election, praising the efforts of the country's electoral authorities and the active participation of… Read more »
Ghana: Late Koumas Header Denies Ghana Win Over Wales
Ghanaian Times
Ghana were held to a 1-1 draw by Wales at the Cardiff City Stadium on Tuesday after conceding a late equaliser. Read more »
Liberia: More Than a Diplomatic Win, If We Use It Wisely [editorial]
Liberian Observer
Liberia's designation as one of only 20 United States visa processing hubs in Africa has rightly been welcomed as a diplomatic achievement. At a time when Washington is… Read more »
Kenya: Hybrid Work Demand Spurs Nairobi Office Expansion As IWG Opens Three New Centres
Capital FM
Demand for flexible office space is reshaping Nairobi's commercial property market, with International Workplace Group (IWG) opening three new workspaces in the capital as… Read more »
Somalia: EU Voices Concern Over Mogadishu Clashes, Urges Return to Dialogue
Shabelle
The European Union on Thursday expressed concern over ongoing fighting in Mogadishu and called on Somalia's political leaders to return to dialogue and pursue a peaceful resolution… Read more »
