June 28
Tunisia: ASBU, China Sign MOU in Audiovisual Sector
Tunis Afrique Presse
A memorandum of understanding and cooperation agreements in the audiovisual sector were signed Thursday in Tunis by the Arab States Broadcasting Union (ASBU) and China represented… Read more »
Angola: President João Lourenço to Relaunch Cooperation With Cotê d'Ivoire
ANGOP
The President of the Republic, João Lourenço, stated, Thursday, that he came to Cotê d'Ivoire to correct the negative trajectory of cooperation between the two… Read more »
Gambia: Gambia, Spain to Sign Security Agreement, Negotiate Secular Migration
Foroyaa
The Gambia is set to sign a security agreement as well as negotiate secular migration with Spain, says Jose Manuel AlbaresBueno, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the European Union… Read more »
Ghana: Mahama Expresses Gratitude to South Korea for Canceling Ghana's Debt
Accra Times
Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), thanked the South Korea for their debt forgiveness. Read more »
Eritrea: Seminar for Nationals in Washington
Shabait
Mr. Berhane Gebrehiwet, Chargé d'Affaires at the Eritrean Embassy in the US, conducted a seminar for nationals in Washington and its environs on 23 June, focusing on the… Read more »
June 27
Kenya: Dear Haiti, Our Kenyan Police Are a Problem [opinion]
The New Humanitarian
'As they arrive on your doorstep, all I can offer is an apology for the burden we have unfortunately brought upon you.' Read more »
Kenya: As Kenyan President Ruto Ticks Off His to-Do List From US State Visit, We Review Some of His Claims, Including On Peacekeeping
Africa Check
As Kenyan president Ruto ticks off his to-do list from US state visit, we review some of his claims, including on peacekeeping Read more »
Liberia: 'Christians Enjoy Preferential Treatment,' U.S. Report Says
Liberian Observer
The U.S. Department of State report on religious freedom sheds light on religious biases against Muslims, others. Read more »
Africa: Commissioner Muchanga Calls for Action On Illicit Financial Flows
African Union
Aspiration 1 of Africa's continental development blueprint Agenda 2063 emphasizes the critical goal for the continent to achieve prosperity based on inclusive growth and… Read more »
Africa: Global Leaders Address Security and Peacekeeping Challenges At UN Police Summit
UN News
Police chiefs and government leaders convened at UN Headquarters on Thursday for the opening session of UNCOPS 2024. Read more »
Sudan: Famine Risk Is Real for 14 Areas of Sudan Amid Ongoing Fighting
UN News
The risk of widespread famine in Sudan caused by war there was confirmed on Thursday by leading hunger experts who warned that the country faces "the worst levels of acute food… Read more »
Sudan: Sudan Is Facing an Unprecedented Hunger Catastrophe, Say UN Agency Chiefs [press release]
WFP
New data reveals that over 750,000 people are experiencing catastrophic levels of food insecurity with 25.6 million people in crisis levels of hunger ROME/NEW YORK - Alarming new… Read more »
Sudan: Sudan Hunger Crisis - WFP Calls for Funds and Humanitarian Access to Avert Famine
WFP
New IPC report charts 755,000 people at the highest level of food insecurity in world's biggest hunger crisis, World Food Programme warns Read more »
Africa: African Standby Force@20 - Time for Operationalisation
Daily Trust
The African Standby Force (ASF), established by the African Union (AU) to implement the continent's right to intervene in situations that require military force, just clocked 20… Read more »
Nigeria: Conte Accepts Osimhen's Quit Notice From Napoli
This Day
New Napoli Coach, Antonio Conte, has confirmed that he has accepted that Victor Osimhen will quit the Serie A club this summer. Read more »
Nigeria: AFD Puts Investment in Nigeria At 4.1bn Euros in 15 Years
This Day
Agence Française de Développement (AFD) Group, a public financial institution that implements the policy defined by the French Government, has stated that it has… Read more »
Ghana: IMF Executive Board Meets On Ghana Today June 28 With a High Expectation of a Positive Outcome
Accra Times
The Executive Board of the IMF meets today June 28 to consider Ghana's second review with expectations of a positive outcome Read more »
Africa: Inclusive Digitalization in Eastern and Southern Africa Program - Angola [press release]
World Bank
What is the Inclusive Digitalization in Eastern and Southern Africa (IDEA) program? Read more »
Southern Africa: Inclusive Digitalization in Eastern and Southern Africa Program - Malawi [press release]
World Bank
What is the Inclusive Digitalization in Eastern and Southern Africa (IDEA) Program? Read more »
Southern Africa: UNFPA Launches Groundbreaking Digital Innovation Strategy and Toolkit to Help End FGM and Child Marriage in East and Southern Africa
UNFPA
With the clock ticking towards the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency announced a groundbreaking new… Read more »
Kenya: Unesco Implores State to Invest More in Tech
Capital FM
The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has urged the government to pump more investment into technological and infrastructural development… Read more »
Eritrea: Tour of Italian Delegation in Northern Red Sea Region
Shabait
A senior Italian delegation led by Mr. Adolfo Urso, Minister of Enterprises and Made in Italy, accompanied by Mr. Osman Saleh, Minister of Foreign Affairs, visited developmental… Read more »
Burkina Faso: Launch of Two World Bank Economic Reports [press release]
World Bank
The World Bank today launched (i) the Burkina Faso Economic Update and (ii) the Country Economic Memorandum (CEM). Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Should Improve Public Spending On Health for a More Productive Population [press release]
World Bank
Economic activity in Uganda has remained resilient despite multiple successive shocks, with real gross domestic product (GDP) accelerating from 5.3% in FY22/23 to an estimated 6%… Read more »
Nigeria: Anthony Joshua May Regain Ibf Title in September, Usyk Steps Down
This Day
Nigerian-born British boxer, Anthony Joshua may reclaim the International Boxing Federation (IBF) heavyweight title in September following the stepping down of Ukrainian Oleksandr… Read more »