October 31
Ethiopia: U.S. Government Renovates Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Unit At Axum University [press release]
U.S. Embassy Addis Ababa
The United States Government, through its Agency for International Development (USAID), inaugurated a newly renovated Mental Health and Psychosocial Support unit at Axum… Read more »
Africa: African Health Ministers, Delegates Adopt Declaration On Climate Change and Health
WHO-AFRO
Health ministers and delegates from 20 African countries today adopted a landmark declaration to enhance climate resilience within health systems and address the profound health… Read more »
Africa: U.S.-Africa Relations Under Biden - a Mismatch Between Talk and Action [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
In his first year in office, US president Joe Biden committed to resetting US-Africa relations based on a doctrine of equal partnership. Read more »
Kenya: Diplomatic Missions Call On Kenya to Address Rising Arbitrary Arrests and Disappearances
Capital FM
Nine diplomatic missions in Nairobi have expressed serious concerns over rising cases of arbitrary arrests and enforced disappearances in Kenya. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Delegation in China
The Herald
A Zimbabwean delegation led by Youth Empowerment, Development and Vocational Training Deputy Minister Kudakwashe Mupamhanga is currently in China at the invitation of the Chinese… Read more »
Liberia: French Embassy Sponsors Liberia Marathon
New Dawn
The Embassy of France in Liberia is proud to sponsor the Liberia Marathon, reaffirming its commitment to promoting sports and community development in the country. Read more »
East Africa: President Ruto Jets Out to Bunjumbura for Comesa Heads of State Summit
Capital FM
President William Ruto has jetted out to Bujumbura for the 23rd Summit of Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) Heads of State and Government. Read more »
Africa: Call for Applications | the Africa CDC Bingwa Plus Initiative [press release]
Africa CDC
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) in partnership with the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH Office to the… Read more »
Africa: Ministerial Statement Seeking Accountability on Ambition for Nature Finance [document]
Nature Finance Alliance
Over the last year, countries from the Global South have come together to launch the Ministerial Alliance for Ambition for Nature Finance (‘the Alliance’).… Read more »
Africa: The US and Russia Are in a New Nuclear Race to Power African Economies
Daily Maverick
Russia is keen to boost its clout in Africa -- for reasons that are frankly nefarious given the odious nature of Vladimir Putin's regime -- and nuclear power is one of the paths it… Read more »
South Africa: 'Proud Moment' As Proteas Record Resounding Test Series Victory Over Bangladesh
Daily Maverick
South Africa's 575 for 6 declared (De Zorzi 177, Stubbs 106, Mulder 105*, Islam 5-198) beat Bangladesh's 143 (Mahmud 38, Maharaj 5-59, Muthusamy 4-45) and 159 (Mominul 82, Rabada… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Gems Leave for Historic UK Tour
The Herald
The Zimbabwe senior national netball team, the Gems have expressed optimism on their prospects in the Celtic Cup International Series which kick-off in Scotland and Wales tomorrow. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zim Gets Valuable Lessons At Venice Biennale - VP Mohadi
The Herald
Vice President Kembo Mohadi says his visit to Italy for the 60th Venice Biennale has been fruitful as it allowed Zimbabwe to explore ways of boosting the visual arts sector. Read more »
October 30
Africa: What Does Africa Really Want? [blog]
CFR
The continent's case for "global restructuring" is muddled. Read more »
Africa: Brics Summit 2024 - Everything, Everywhere, All At Once? [analysis]
ISS
Ushering in a multipolar order requires a streamlined and coherent political agenda - not unfocused expansion. Read more »
Africa: Africa Makes TB Progress, But Global Spike Makes It Deadliest Disease in 2023
allAfrica
Tuberculosis was the leading killer among infectious diseases in 2023, the World Health Organization said. While the number of TB-related deaths decreased from 1.32… Read more »
Kenya: Ugandans Give Kenya Ports Authority Nod of Approval
Nile Post
Uganda, which is KPA's largest transit customer, remains integral to the port's operations, with a substantial share of cargo directed towards the country. Read more »
Somalia: UN Security Council Votes to Withdraw Political Mission From Somalia After a Decade
Radio Dalsan
The UN Security Council voted on Wednesday to initiate a two-year withdrawal of its political mission in Somalia, which has operated in the country for more than a decade. Read more »
Sudan: Enforced Disappearances 'Systematic and Escalating' - Africa Centre for Justice and Peace Studies
Dabanga
The African Centre for Justice and Peace Studies (ACJPS) organised a meeting with Sudanese civil society organisations and human rights defenders to address enforced disappearances… Read more »
Africa: How G24 Is Helping African Countries, Others Tackle Illicit Financial Flows Generated 'Legally' - Official
Premium Times
"They (illicit flows) go out as profit or whatever, but they are not well-recorded or the officials of the countries, they really don't know that these flows are illicit. So we've… Read more »
Somalia: UN Security Council to Vote On Phasing Out Somalia Assistance Mission
Addis Standard
The United Nations Security Council is set to vote today on a draft resolution to phase out the UN Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) over the next two years, transitioning its… Read more »
Kenya: New Program to Enhance Equity and Quality of Secondary Education for Four Million Learners [press release]
World Bank
Approximately four million secondary school learners in Kenya will benefit from more equitable and inclusive education services under the new Secondary Education Equity and Quality… Read more »
Mali: MSF Condemns Violence Against Our Team in Mali [press release]
MSF
On 14 October, on the outskirts of Nampala in the Segou region of central Mali, a Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) team and community health workers were violently… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Diversifying Trade Key to Zim-India Relations
The Herald
Zimbabwe and India should continue working on enhancing bilateral relations through diversifying the two countries' economies, India's Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Bramha Kumar, said… Read more »
Algeria: His Majesty, Sultan of Oman, Honors President of the Republic With 'Al-Said' Order Medal
Algerie Presse Service
His Majesty Sultan of Oman, Haitham bin Tariq, honored on Tuesday evening,in Muscat, President of the Republic, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, with "Al-Said" Order Medal, the highest award… Read more »
