May 01
Nigeria: As Boko Haram Threat Grows, USAID Cuts Cripple the Economy and the Response
The New Humanitarian
"Unfortunately, the people that will be impacted the most will be the beneficiaries of assistance." Read more »
Liberia: Liberian Protesters Storm Ivorian Embassy Over Alleged Meddling in Burkina Faso
Liberian Investigator
A group of Liberian protesters on Wednesday staged a demonstration outside the Ivorian Embassy near Monrovia, denouncing what they called foreign interference in the internal… Read more »
Sudan: UN Rights Chief Appeals for Greater Protection of Civilians in Besieged El Fasher
UN News
More than 500 civilians have been killed in North Darfur state, Sudan, over the past three weeks, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights said on Thursday. Read more »
Africa: AU Lifts Sanctions Against Gabon After Political Transition Review
ENA
The Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU) on Wednesday announced the reinstatement of Gabon to the union's family. Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: ICRC Helps Transport Hundreds of Disarmed Members of Government Forces from Goma to Kinshasa [press release]
ICRC
On 30 April 2025, following a request to act as a neutral intermediary, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is accompanying a series of convoys from Goma to… Read more »
Africa: U.S. Cutbacks Lead to Growing Anxiety Among UN Staffers-& Its Impact On Mental Health
IPS
The Trump administration's on-again-off-again threats against the United Nations, and US withdrawals from several UN agencies aggravated further by financial cutbacks, have left… Read more »
Nigeria: Like Tinubu, Mahama Eulogises Adenuga At 72
This Day
Ghanaian President, John Dramani Mahama, has joined his Nigerian counterpart, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in celebrating the Chairman of Globacom, Dr. Mike Adenuga, Jr., on his… Read more »
South Africa: Three Scientists Speak About What It's Like to Have Research Funding Cut By the Trump Administration [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The Trump administration's cuts to funding for American universities and research have left many scientists reeling and very worried. At the National Institutes of Health, which… Read more »
Africa: Accelerating Learning for a More Food Secure Future Across Eastern and Southern Africa [press release]
World Bank
Eastern and Southern Africa are at a pivotal moment to transform their food systems into engines of economic growth, and development. With a rapidly growing population,… Read more »
Africa: Ndiamé Diop Appointed As World Bank Vice President for Eastern and Southern Africa [press release]
World Bank
The World Bank has appointed Ndiamé Diop as the new Vice President for Eastern and Southern Africa, effective today. In line with the World Bank's efforts to be closer to… Read more »
Liberia: Liberia and U.S. Health Partners to Launch Prostate Cancer Research Program
New Dawn
A new initiative to institutionalize research on prostate cancer in Liberia is expected to kick off here with both Liberian and American institutions. Read more »
Namibia: Nandi-Ndaitwah Congratulates New Canadian Prime Minister
Namibian
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Wednesday extended her congratulations to newly elected Canadian prime minister Mark Carney. Read more »
Africa: Portuguese Govt Strengthens Support for Global Health With €2.5 Million Pledge [press release]
GAVI
The Government of Portugal, through the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is announcing a €2.5 million contribution to Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance (Gavi)… Read more »
Liberia: EU, Acat Launch Project Urging Abolition of Death Penalty in Liberia
Liberian Investigator
The European Union, in partnership with Action by Christians for the Abolition of Torture in Liberia (ACAT-Liberia), has launched a new initiative aimed at supporting legislative… Read more »
Nigeria: U.S. Consulate, MCDN Train Journalists in Investigative Reporting
Premium Times
"The goal is to empower up to 150 early and mid-career journalists over the next year with practical skills and mentorship opportunities that will enhance their ability to keep the… Read more »
Liberia: Carry Forward the Bandung Spirit and Write - A New Chapter in China-Liberia Friendship
Liberian Observer
In April 1955, Chinese Premier Zhou Enlai, Liberian President William Tubman, and representatives from 29 Asian and African countries gathered in Bandung, Indonesia, for the… Read more »
Central Africa: Rwanda Off to Qatar Ahead of Fiba 3x3 Lusail Challenger 2025
New Times
Rwanda's 3X3 men's national basketball team, on Wednesday, April 30, departed for Qatar for the forthcoming the FIBA 3x3 Lusail Challenger 2025 due from May 2-3. Read more »
Nigeria: Developmental Projects - Kwara to Secure $85.4m Grant From World Bank
This Day
The Kwara State Government yesterday hinted that arrangement has been finalised to secure over $85.4m grant from the World Bank to bring more dividends of democracy to the… Read more »
Liberia: Government Bids Farewell to Mayor Allen Joines of Winston-Salem As He Becomes First Sitting Mayor From US to Visit Liberia After 40 Years
FrontPageAfrica
Salem, North Carolina Mr. Allen Joines has concluded a five-day working visit to Liberia, the first sitting Mayor from a city in the US to visit Liberia in the last 40 years. Read more »
Namibia: South American Duo Help Sundowns Stretch Lead
Namibian
Brazilian Arthur Sales and Chilean Marcelo Allende scored as Mamelodi Sundowns saw off Richards Bay 3-0 on Wednesday to take a 12-point lead in the South African Premiership. Read more »
April 30
Lesotho: U.S. Shuts Down Massive Lesotho Development Project
GroundUp
R6-billion American-funded Millennium Challenge Account is on the verge of collapse Read more »
Sudan: ICJ Announces May 5th As Date for Ruling in Sudan's Case Against UAE
SNA
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) officially announced that it will issue its ruling on Sudan's case against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday, May 5th. Read more »
Africa: Africa Risks 'Sustained Community Transmission' of Mpox, WHO Warns
allAfrica
Africa continues to experience rising cases of mpox, with Uganda reporting the highest number of confirmed daily cases in the region, according to the World Health Organization… Read more »
Burundi: Funding Crisis Threatens Refugee Work In Burundi, Hitting Women, Children, Says UN
allAfrica
The deepening funding crunch is threatening humanitarian work on another international crisis, the UN is warning: the response in Burundi to the growing influx of refugees from the… Read more »
Sudan: UN Warns of Deepening Crisis in Sudan As Famine Spreads and Violence Escalates
UN News
The United Nations has warned that Sudan is sliding deeper into catastrophe, with growing famine and surging violence - particularly in North Darfur - driving mass displacement and… Read more »
