July 02
West Africa: Ecowas Court President Says Political Developments Could Hamper Efforts of Democratic Consolidation
Foroyaa
The President of the ECOWAS Court of Justice, Edward Amoako Asante, has said political developments in the region can hamper efforts of democratic consolidation if the developments… Read more »
Gambia: World Bank Board Approves U.S.$35 Million to Improve Health Services in Gambia
Foroyaa
The World Bank Board of Directors has approved an additional $35 million in financing from the International Development Association (IDA) to enhance the quality and utilization of… Read more »
Africa: Lifetime Achievement Awards for Trailblazing Couple in African Journalism – Tami Hultman and Reed Kramer
allAfrica
Two co-founders of AllAfrica Global Media - Dr. Tami Hultman and Reed Kramer - were honored with Lifetime Achievement Awards during the 2024 African Media Leaders Summit in… Read more »
Ethiopia: Turkey Mediates Between Somalia and Ethiopia Over Somaliland Naval Deal Crisis
Agenzia Fides
Turkey plays a mediating role in the crisis between Somalia and Ethiopia over the naval agreement that the latter signed at the beginning of the year with the breakaway region of… Read more »
Africa: Alarming Drop in Global Funding to People in War and Crisis
Norwegian Refugee Council
Halfway into 2024, only 18 percent of the funding needed for humanitarian assistance globally has been received. Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Successful Diplomatic Engagement At the Brics Forum
Ethiopian Herald
A few days ago Ethiopia took part in the BRICS political parties' forum as well as in the foreign ministers meeting in Vladivostok, Russia. At the parties' forum, Ethiopia was… Read more »
Nigeria: U.S. Reiterates Commitment to Nigeria At 248th Independence Day Celebration
Vanguard
Will Stevens, the U.S. Consul General in Lagos, on Monday reiterated his country's commitment to a shared partnership and strengthening of bilateral relations with Nigeria. Read more »
Liberia: Zorzor, Lofa County - USAID Mission Director Monitors Impact of Donated Medicines
New Dawn
USAID Mission Director Jim Wright visited the Lutheran Curran Hospital in Zorzor, Lofa County, on Saturday, June 22, 2024, to observe how the hospital utilizes USAID-donated… Read more »
Sudan: Sudan Ambassador to Ethiopia Meets Country UNHCR Representative in Ethiopia
SNA
A delegation from the Sudanese mission in Addis Ababa, led by Ambassador El-Zein Ibrahim, held a meeting today, July 2, 2024, with the country representative of the United Nations… Read more »
South Africa: US FDA Approves Lilly's Alzheimer's Drug [analysis]
Daily Maverick
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday gave a green light to Eli Lilly's LLY.N donanemab for patients with early Alzheimer's, making it the second approved drug for… Read more »
Namibia: Turkey Set Up Euros Quarter-Final With Dutch After Thrilling Win Over Austria
Namibian
Turkey will face the Netherlands in the quarter-finals of Euro 2024 after winning a thriller with Austria 2-1 as both countries reached the last eight of a European Championship… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Praz Stresses Quality Work
The Herald
Local companies should use affirmative action as a launch-pad to International markets, Procurement Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (PRAZ) chief executive officer, Mr Clever Ruswa… Read more »
Zimbabwe: IMF Slams Us With Warnings Over Debt, Deficits
The Herald
The US was the target of pointed criticism from the International Monetary Fund last week, with the organisation calling out everything from Washington's trade policy to its… Read more »
July 01
Nigeria: WHO Intervenes As Nigeria Records Cholera Outbreak in Prison
Premium Times
This discovery contradicts the previous position of the National Correctional Service (NCoS) spokesperson, Abubakar Umar, who had declared correctional centres cholera-free only… Read more »
Sudan: UN Food Convoy Attacked, Supplies Looted Amid Worsening Crisis
UN News
Unidentified armed men in Sudan on Sunday attacked UN World Food Programme (WFP) trucks carrying food assistance meant for thousands of civilians in need in central Darfur, the… Read more »
Africa: Current Democracy in Africa Failing the Youth - Former UN Advisor
Accra Times
Using Kenya as an example, he advised African leaders to address the needs of their citizens, as the issues in Kenya are common in many African countries. Read more »
East Africa: Building a New Era for Democracy, Good Governance and Inclusive Transitions in the Horn of Africa
African Union
Today marked the successful conclusion of the Africa Facility to Support Inclusive Transitions (AFSIT) inaugural Regional Dialogue Series on Deepening Democracy, Good Governance,… Read more »
Kenya: The China-Kenya Traditional Medicine Cooperation Exhibition Attracts Enthusiastic Participation
Capital FM
The 2024 China-Kenya Traditional Medicine Cooperation Exhibition, hosted by Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Kenyatta University and Kenya Chinese Chamber of… Read more »
Liberia: U.S. Support Excites Boakai
New Dawn
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai is excited by the level of cooperation and support that Liberia has received from the United States government since its founding. Read more »
Ethiopia: Study Finds Median Wage in Ethiopia At 3,000 Birr - ILO Pushes for Minimum Wage Reform
Addis Standard
Ethiopia's discourse on the minimum wage received a fresh push with a study presented by the International Labour Organization (ILO) last week. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya, EU Pact On Duty-Free Access for Exports Takes Effect
Capital FM
The Economic Partnership Agreement between Kenya and the European Union (EPA) has officially effected following ratification of the strategic partnership aimed at boosting boost… Read more »
Kenya: Kemsa Feted With With Global Leadership Award By European Society for Quality Research
Capital FM
The European Society for Quality Research (ESQR) has this week recognised the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA), after bestowing it the Best Quality Leadership Award 2024. Read more »
Egypt: Shoukry Receives the Director General of Operations At the World Bank
Egypt Online
Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shoukry received Ms. Anna Berdi, Director General of Operations at the World Bank, during her current visit to Egypt to discuss enhancing… Read more »
Egypt: PM - 29 Agreements Inked With EU Companies At Egypt-EU Investment Conf.
Egypt Online
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli said Egypt signed 29 agreements and memorandums of understanding (MoUs) worth €49 billion with EU-affiliated companies over the course of… Read more »
Egypt: Shehata - 'International Labor' Celebration On the 'World Day Against Child Labour'
Egypt Online
Hassan Shehata, Minister of Labor, confirmed that the Egyptian state is moving forward towards implementing the goals of the National Plan to Combat the Worst Forms of Child Labor… Read more »