April 19
Cameroon: Deputy Secretary Verma's Visit to Cameroon, Ethiopia, and Angola [document]
State Department
Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard R. Verma will travel to Cameroon, Ethiopia, and Angola April 21-25. Read more »
Liberia: Govt to Resist Acquitted American Missionary From Leaving Country
Liberian Observer
Lucas Richards, the American Missionary acquitted by Criminal Court 'B' of attempted murder charges, may likely not be allowed to leave the country anytime soon. Read more »
Africa: How the EU Spends Big Beyond Its Borders to Keep Migrants At Bay
Thomson Reuters Foundation
What's the context? The European Union is paying countries outside its borders to stem migration - how much is it spending and will it work? Read more »
Sudan: OCHA Appeals to Security Council to Do More to 'Silence the Guns' in Sudan [document]
OCHA
Briefing to the Security Council on the Humanitarian Situation in Sudan by Edem Wosornu, Director, Operations and Advocacy for OCHA, on behalf of Martin Griffiths,… Read more »
Uganda: United States Provides $11 Million to WFP's Refugees Response in Uganda [announcement]
WFP
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has welcomed a contribution of US$11 million from USAID, on behalf of the American people. This additional funding brings USAID's… Read more »
Eritrea: Congress of National Organizations in the Western U.S.
Shabait
Nationals residing in the Western United States held a congress of national organizations on 13 April in Oakland, California. Read more »
April 18
Africa: WHO Prequalifies New Oral Simplified Vaccine for Cholera [press release]
WHO
A new oral vaccine for cholera has received prequalification by the World Health Organization (WHO) on 12 April. The inactivated oral vaccine Euvichol-S has a similar efficacy to… Read more »
Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso Expels French Diplomats for 'Subversive Activities'
RFI
Burkina Faso has expelled three French diplomats for "subversive activities", according to a foreign ministry note seen by AFP on Thursday, in a further sign of mounting tensions… Read more »
Africa: World Bank, AfDB to Offer Electricity to 300 Million Africans
Vanguard
The World Bank and the African Development Bank (AfDB) are partnering to provide electricity access to at least 300 million people in Africa by 2030. Read more »
Sudan: UAE Pledges $100 Million to Aid Humanitarian Efforts in Sudan
Dabanga
The United Arab Emirates has pledged a further $100 million to support humanitarian efforts in Sudan and neighbouring countries. The pledge was made by Sheikh Shakhbut bin Nahyan,… Read more »
Africa: Who Should be the Next UN Leader? - PART 4
IPS
With current UN Secretary-General António Guterres set to step down in 2026, who is in the running to replace him? In this seven-part series, Felix Dodds and Chris Spence… Read more »
Liberia: Court Acquits U.S. Man On Trial for Attempted Murder
Liberian Observer
The courtroom of Criminal Court 'B' was a scene of grief and disappointment after Judge Nelson Chinneh acquitted an American missionary, Lucas Richards, who was accused of… Read more »
Zimbabwe: We Have Achieved Most of the Liberation War Objectives - Machacha [interview]
The Herald
Cde Munyaradzi Machacha, whose Chimurenga name was George Kashiri, was the liaison officer at Foxtrot Assembly Point in Buhera, Manicaland. Read more »
Zimbabwe: IMF Projects Zim Economy to Grow 3,2pc
The Herald
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected Zimbabwe's economy to register 3,2 percent growth in 2024, reflecting the negative impact of drought and declining global… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Ciie Expo to Unlock Opportunities in China
The Herald
Zimbabwean companies should take advantage of the 2024 edition of the China International Import Expo (CIIE) to unlock more export opportunities in the Chinese market. Read more »
Africa: Renewable Energy Transforming the Landscape
UN News
Renewable energy, if supported by governments, can "truly change the landscape" in terms of achieving equitable access to affordable and clean energy, but only if those governments… Read more »
Africa: Leading Health Agencies Outline Updated Terminology for Pathogens That Transmit Through the Air [press release]
WHO
Following consultation with public health agencies and experts, the World Health Organization (WHO) publishes a global technical consultation report introducing updated terminology… Read more »
Angola: Angola and China Exchange Experiences On Human Rights
ANGOP
Angola and China Wednesday in Luanda intensified exchange of experiences on global governance in human rights matters. Read more »
Gambia: EU, Interpol Boost Gambia's Fight Against Crime
The Point
Under the WAPIS (West Africa Police Information System/AFIS (Automated Fingerprint Identification System) Project, INTERPOL, with the European Union and the national authorities,… Read more »
Tunisia: Tunisia Takes Part in Worldfood Poland, April 16-18
Tunis Afrique Presse
Five companies from the agri-food sector, operating mainly in the olive oil, table olives, dates and by-products, pasta and couscous sectors, are taking part in the 10th edition of… Read more »
Ethiopia: Dev't Partners Raise 628.9 Mln USD for Humanitarian Response
Ethiopian Herald
Ethiopia's UN-backed humanitarian response plan about 3,24 bln USD Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe National Day [document]
State Department
On behalf of the people of the United States, I congratulate the people of Zimbabwe as you celebrate the 44th anniversary of your country's independence. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Dinson Targets U.S.$4,3bn Revenue in Final Phase
The Herald
Dinson Iron and Steel Company (DISCO), a subsidiary of Chinese steel giant Tsingshan Holdings Group, is targeting net annual revenue of US$4,25 billion in the fourth and final… Read more »
Malawi: Historical! Malawi Opens Diplomatic Relation With Israel, MOU On Labour Export Deal Signed
Nyasa Times
Malawi Embassy in Tel Viv, Israel, has officially been opened today with a blessing of also having the memorandum of understanding (MOU)with Israel on the labour export deal… Read more »
April 17
Africa: African Media Leaders Will Gather in Nairobi in May [press release]
allAfrica
In response to pressing appeals from many media practitioners and stakeholders across Africa who believe a free, independent, professional and thriving media industry is essential… Read more »