June 27
Zimbabwe: Govt Projects Bouy PPC's Performance
The Herald
South African cement producer, PPC Limited, recorded solid performance for the financial year 2024 (FY24) supported by strong performance by its Zimbabwean operations. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Coventry Lauds Korean Embassy
The Herald
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Africa: Inclusive Digitalization in Eastern and Southern Africa Program - Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) [press release]
World Bank
What is the Inclusive Digitalization in Eastern and Southern Africa (IDEA) Program? Read more »
June 26
Mozambique: UK & US Subsidies Take Electric Car Battery Jobs Away From Mozambique
Mozambique News Reports And Clippings
Workers in Vidalia, Louisiana, USA began producing anodes for lithium batteries for electric cars in February, using graphite from Balama, Cabo Delgado, mined by Australian company… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: UN Hears Testimony From Former Child Soldier On Brutal Reality of War
UN News
The UN Security Council on Wednesday heard powerful and personal testimony from a former child soldier who recounted harrowing experiences of being abducted and forced to join an… Read more »
Africa: Can Rights Be Protected in Conflict?
UNDP
Development holds the key Read more »
Sudan: UAE Suspends 'Emergency' Residence Permits for Sudan Refugees
Dabanga
The United Arab Emirates' Federal Authority For Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) announced yesterday the suspension of the 'emergency' residence permits,… Read more »
Mali: ICC Convicts Mali Insurgency Chief of War Crimes
DW
Al Hassan Mahmoud was convicted of committing war crimes and crimes against humanity during Islamist militants' one-year rule over Timbuktu in 2012. His crimes against women were… Read more »
Tanzania: Seoul Inks Deal to Build Fishing Port in Zanzibar
Daily News
The Zanzibar ministry of blue economy and fisheries has signed an agreement of cooperation with the ministry of oceans and fisheries of the Republic of Korea for the… Read more »
South Africa: SA Requested the Establishment of Two Panels At WTO
SAnews.gov.za
South Africa has this week requested the establishment of two panels at a meeting of the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) of the World Trade Organization (WTO). Read more »
Somalia: Somalia and U.S. Strengthen Ties in High-Level Meeting
Shabelle
In a significant diplomatic development, Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre met with newly appointed US Ambassador Richard H. Riley to discuss strengthening bilateral relations… Read more »
Kenya: U.S. Senator Chris Coons Warns Kenya Against Violence Amid Finance Bill Protests
Capital FM
United States Senator Chris Coons has voiced concerns over the violence witnessed during the anti-Finance Bill protests held on Tuesday. Read more »
Southern Africa: Namibia Inks Amendment to Establish SADC Parliament
Namibia Economist
Namibia has become the 10th SADC Member State to sign the Agreement amending the SADC Treaty to transform the SADC Parliamentary Forum into a SADC Parliament. Read more »
Africa: Scam Alert! UN Children's Agency Unicef Not Running Promotions or Offering Loans On Facebook
Africa Check
Scam alert! UN children's agency Unicef not running promotions or offering loans on Facebook Read more »
Mauritius: Mauritius Extends Financial Support to Victims of Gaza Conflict
Government of Mauritius
Mauritius is extending a financial support to the victims of the Gaza conflict and, in this context, the Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Housing and Land Use Planning, Minister… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Talks Tough As UN Urges Restraint During Kenya Protests
Business Day Africa
Kenya's President William Ruto has vowed to take firm action against protestors undermining peaceful demonstrations, even as the United Nations urges the government to avoid… Read more »
Tunisia: Minister of Social Affairs Meets Unicef and UNDP Regional Directors
Tunis Afrique Presse
Minister of Social Affairs Kamel Madouri met on Tuesday evening in Tunis with Adele Khodr, Regional Director of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) for the Middle East and… Read more »
Lesotho: Kingdom of Lesotho - Staff Concluding Statement of the 2024 Article IV Mission [press release]
IMF
A Concluding Statement describes the preliminary findings of IMF staff at the end of an official staff visit (or 'mission'), in most cases to a member country. Missions are… Read more »
Zambia: IMF Executive Board Completes Third Review Under the Extended Credit Facility and Approves Augmentation of the Arrangement [press release]
IMF
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed today the third review of Zambia's 38-month Extended Credit Facility (ECF) Arrangement and approved an… Read more »
Africa: Humanitarians Are Beacon of Hope Amidst Global Turmoil - Guterres
UN News
Human suffering continues to worsen against a backdrop of conflict and runaway climate change the UN chief said on Tuesday, calling on countries to step up support for those in… Read more »
Mali: ICC Convicts Al-Qaida Leader for War Crimes in Mali
VOA
The International Criminal Court on Wednesday convicted an al-Qaida-linked extremist for war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in Mali from 2012-2013. Read more »
Morocco: Morocco, Germany Set to Strengthen Security Cooperation
MAP
Director General of National Security (DGSN) and Territorial Surveillance (DGST), Mr. Abdellatif Hammouchi, paid a working visit to the Federal Republic of Germany on June 24-26,… Read more »
Malawi: Malawians, Int'l Community Join Indians in Commemorating International Day of Yoga
Nyasa Times
Malawians and foreign dignitaries on Sunday joined the Indian Community in Malawi in commemorating this year's International Day of Yoga. Read more »
Eritrea: Italian Delegation Visits Various Development Sites
Shabait
Asmara, June 25, 2024 - The senior Italian delegation, led by Minister Adolfo Urso and including CEOs of various companies, visited various development sites in Dubarwa sub-zone,… Read more »
Somalia: UN Official Highlights Ongoing Terrorist Threats, Dire Humanitarian Needs in Somalia
Shabelle
A UN official on Monday highlighted the ongoing terrorist threats and dire humanitarian needs in Somalia, urging global partners to provide funding to help improve the situation… Read more »