November 20
Africa: Africa Central Banks Seen Cutting While They Can After Trump Win
The Herald
Most African central banks weighing interest rates over the next three weeks are set to lower them, wary that the window to ease further may narrow after Donald Trump becomes US… Read more »
Africa: China and Africa - a Partnership Rooted in Mutual Trust, Shared Prosperity
The Herald
China's long-standing relationship with Africa and other developing nations stands as a testament to its commitment to shared growth and mutual respect. Read more »
Gambia: Unicef Lauds Gambia's Progress in Maternal and Child Health
The Point
The UNICEF Country rep has spoken highly of the gains made by The Gambia in ensuring that every child both in the country not only survive but thrives. However, she hastened to add… Read more »
Africa: Angolan Diplomacy At AU to Accompany South Africa's G20 Mandate
ANGOP
The Angolan minister of Foreign Affairs, Téte António, stated on Tuesday that Angola's presidency of the African Union (2025) will closely follow South Africa's… Read more »
Africa: Free Medical Care Protects Vulnerable Families in Guinea [press release]
World Bank
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Sudan: WFP Sudan Extends Cash Transfer Registration in El Gezira Until Saturday
Dabanga
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has extended its self-registration for cash transfers in El Gezira through the Bankak application until November 23, aiming to support… Read more »
Africa: Baku Talks Heat Up - New Climate Finance Deal, Urban Challenges in COP29 Spotlight
UN News
As intense round-the-clock COP29 climate talks enter their final stretch in Baku, delegates on Wednesday are eagerly awaiting updates on the progress of negotiations regarding a… Read more »
Africa: Jada Raises $1m to Build Africa's AI Workforce for Global Demand
Daba Finance
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Kenya: Foreign Policy Review - Ruto Roots for Whole-of-Society Approach to Diplomacy
Capital FM
President William Ruto has commended the Foreign Policy draft review by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stating that economic transformation is dependent on forward-looking… Read more »
Africa: The African Union Commission At a Crossroads [analysis]
ISS
With elections for new commissioners in February 2025, member states must decide what kind of commission they want. Read more »
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Reflects On 'Successful' G20 Leaders' Summit
SAnews.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa says that the two-day G20 Leaders' Summit held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, has been a success. Read more »
Africa: The Silent Killer - Why Chronic Respiratory Disease Deserves Global Attention [press release]
WHO
Each year, over 3 million lives are silently cut short by chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a noncommunicable disease too often overlooked despite affecting over 380… Read more »
Ethiopia: Japan Marks 70-Year of Dev't Cooperation With Ethiopia
Ethiopian Herald
ADDIS ABABA - The Embassy of Japan and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Ethiopia Office celebrated 70 years of Japan's development cooperation with Ethiopia which was… Read more »
Africa: Urgent Action Needed to Tackle Growing Antimicrobial Resistance Threat in African Region [press release]
WHO-AFRO
Despite notable strides made in African countries, an accelerated response to the burgeoning threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is critical to avert predictions of 4.1… Read more »
Zimbabwe: From the Streets to Russia Courtesy of First Lady
The Herald
From the harsh realities of street life to the vibrant city of St Petersburg, Russia, 10 rescued children are experiencing a transformative cultural exchange thanks to First Lady… Read more »
Southern Africa: SADC Leaders Jet in for Extraordinary Indaba
The Herald
Heads of State and Government, and their representatives started arriving in Harare yesterday, with others expected to jet in today ahead of the SADC Extraordinary Summit to be… Read more »
November 19
South Africa: Brazil Officially Hands Over G20 Presidency to South Africa
SAnews.gov.za
Brazil has officially transferred the historic Group of 20 (G20) Presidency to South Africa at the closing ceremony of the annual summit that was held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Read more »
Liberia: ICC Prosecutor Appeals for Global Support to Bring Libyan War Criminals to Justice
UN News
The Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Tuesday called on the UN Security Council to help execute arrest warrants against suspects allegedly linked to a brutal… Read more »
Africa: Don't Lock Us Out of Negotiating Table - Indigenous Communities
IPS
Delegates representing Indigenous people's rights have taken issue with the ongoing COP29 negotiations, calling for Parties to include text and language that promote Indigenous… Read more »
Sudan: 1 in 6 War-Wounded Patients At South Khartoum Hospital Are Children
MSF
Approximately one in six war-wounded patients treated since January 2024 at the Bashair Teaching hospital in south Khartoum, Sudan, have been children under the age of 15 years… Read more »
South Africa: SA's Leadership of G20 Will Not Succeed 'Without Engagement With Ukraine', Says Ambassador
Daily Maverick
Ukraine's ambassador to SA, Liubov Abravitova, also said that Ukraine was keenly awaiting an invitation from President Cyril Ramaphosa to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to… Read more »
Africa: Africa Calls for Funding of Just Transition
SAnews.gov.za
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, has called for urgent action to reduce the cost of capital to fund pathways towards a just transition. Read more »
Africa: WHO Investment Round - Culminating Moment At G20 Summit As Leaders Pledge
WHO
The first-ever Investment Round of the World Health Organization (WHO) reached a culminating moment during the G20 Leaders' Summit today in Rio de Janeiro, chaired by the President… Read more »
Africa: WHO Adds LC16m8 Mpox Vaccine to Emergency Use Listing [press release]
WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) has granted Emergency Use Listing (EUL) for the LC16m8 mpox vaccine, making it the second mpox vaccine to be supported by WHO following the… Read more »
Africa: New UN Initiative Aims to Counter Climate Disinformation
UN News
As the dangers posed by climate change become increasingly evident worldwide, the need for reliable and accurate information on the impact of the environmental crisis is more… Read more »
