June 26
Zambia: UNHCR Operations Chief Observes Refugee Day and Kicks Off Inclusive Development and Solutions Dialogue
UNHCR
Mr Raouf Mazou, the Assistant High Commissioner for Operations at UNHCR, has commended Zambia for its steadfast commitment to a progressive model for refugee protection and… Read more »
Morocco: Morocco's Health Minister Holds Talks With Palestinian Delegation On Strengthening Health Cooperation
MAP
Minister of Health and Social Protection, Khalid Aït Taleb, held talks, here Tuesday, with a Palestinian delegation on ways of strengthening bilateral cooperation in the… Read more »
Africa: IGAD Scales Up Efforts to Enhance Food System Resilience
Nile Post
The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), through its Agriculture and Environment Division, has intensified efforts to prioritize key areas of intervention to boost… Read more »
Kenya: Photo From 2016 French Protest Used to Depict Kenya's Anti-Tax Demonstrations in 2024
Africa Check
Photo from 2016 French protest used to depict Kenya's anti-tax demonstrations in 2024 Read more »
Zimbabwe: President Meets Indian-Based Cleric
The Herald
Indian-based cleric Father Arnaldo Pinho yesterday paid a courtesy call on President Mnangagwa, with the two discussing the role of religion in shaping nationhood and also agreeing… Read more »
June 25
Niger: Niger's Junta Returns French-Run Uranium Mine 'Back to Public Domain'
RFI
Niger has confirmed one of the world's biggest uranium mines has returned to public control after revoking the operating licence of French nuclear fuel producer Orano. Read more »
Africa: How Ukraine Is Trying to Combat Russia's Influence in Africa
DW
While Russia has a long historical relationship with many African nations, Ukraine is virtually starting from scratch. Read more »
Nigeria: Terrorists Kill University Deputy Vice Chancellor On Zamfara Highway
Premium Times
Mr Saidu was the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research Innovation and Development at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto. Read more »
Central African Republic: IMF Executive Board Completes the Second Review Under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement for the Central African Republic and Approves U.S.$25 Million Disbursement [press release]
IMF
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed today the second review of the Extended Credit Facility arrangement (ECF) of SDR 147.48 million (about US$197… Read more »
Liberia: IMF Delegation Visits Liberia for Extended Credit Facility Program
FrontPageAfrica
A high-level delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), led by Daehaeng Kim (DK), is visiting Monrovia from June 24 to July 5, 2024, to assess the Extended Credit… Read more »
Africa: Aviation Emission Reduction Efforts Face High Costs, Production Hurdles
Business Day Africa
Efforts to cut carbon dioxide emissions in the aviation industry by using sustainable fuel face significant challenges, primarily due to high costs and market uncertainties… Read more »
Cape Verde: IMF Executive Board Completes Fourth Review of the Arrangement Under the Extended Credit Facility and First Review of the Arrangement Under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility for Cabo Verde [press release]
IMF
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed the fourth review of Cabo Verde's performance under the 36-month Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement… Read more »
Nigeria: Napoli Reduce Victor Osimhen's Transfer Fee
This Day
With him involved in off the field battles in recent time, there are strong indications that Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, may have lost the chance to play in England this… Read more »
Tunisia: WB Committed to Scaling Up Parnership With Tunisia (Ousmane Dione)
Tunis Afrique Presse
World Bank Vice President for the Middle East and North Africa region Ousmane Dione, currently on a visit to Tunisia, said there is commitment to scale up partnership and keep on… Read more »
Eritrea: President Isaias Afwerki Met and Held Talks With Senior Italian Delegation
Shabait
President Isaias Afwerki, in the afternoon hours today, met and held talks at the Denden Guest House with a senior Italian delegation led by Mr. Adolfo Urso, Minister of… Read more »
Equatorial Guinea: New Report Proposes a Way Forward to Develop a Safe and Inclusive Digital Economy
World Bank
In the wake of new challenges and its prolonged oil-dependency, Equatorial Guinea's government is aiming for economic diversification as a key course of action for growth and… Read more »
Namibia: Over 460 Delegates to Convene in Windhoek for Ahif 2024
Namibian
The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) says over 460 delegates from 41 countries, including investors, business leaders, government officials and industry… Read more »
Liberia: Nafaa DG Denies Corruption Scandal
Liberian Observer
The Director General of the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA) has denied corruption allegations surrounding the World Bank-funded Liberia Sustainable Management… Read more »
Africa: Goodwill Message By Dr. Alhaji Sarjoh Bah, Director of Conflict Management Directorate, to the 28th Technical Meeting Between the AUC and the Regional Economic Communities (Recs) On Early Warning, Abuja, 24 - 26 June 2024 [document]
African Union
H.E Damtien Larbli Tchintchibidja, Vice President, ECOWAS, Read more »
Liberia: Nafaa Refutes Media Report [press release]
New Dawn
"There was no disbursement done without the explicit 'no objection' from the World Bank" -DG Glassco Reacts Read more »
Angola: Health and Education Among Unicef's Top Priorities
ANGOP
Strengthening the primary health care system, immunization and quality nutrition services are among the priorities of the cooperation program between the Angolan government and… Read more »
Morocco: Launch of Medical Aid Distribution to Palestinians in Gaza On HM the King's High Instructions
MAP
The distribution of Moroccan medical aid to the Palestinians in the Gaza strip started on Tuesday, on High instructions of HM King Mohammed VI, Chairman of the Al-Quds Committee. Read more »
Zimbabwe: China Pledges Support for Zim Farmers
The Herald
CORDIAL relations between Zimbabwe and China continue to firm with the giant Asian nation recently committing to support small-scale farmers through climate-smart agriculture and… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Gill to Lead India Against Zimbabwe
The Herald
Opening batsman Shubman Gill will lead a second-string Indian cricket team for their tour of Zimbabwe for five T20 internationals in July. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Indian Embassy, Varun Celebrate Yoga Day
The Herald
Varun Beverages Zimbabwe, in coordination with the Indian Embassy in Zimbabwe, has celebrated the 10th International Yoga Day under the theme, "Yoga for Self and Society". Read more »