June 20
Nigeria: A Second Coming? - Support for Trump in Nigeria [blog]
CFR
Among a cross section of Nigerian Christians, support for former US President Donald Trump remains stubbornly strong. Read more »
Africa: UN Urges Swift Action to Help Millions of Displaced People Across Africa
RFI
The UN High Commissioner for Refugees has warned that without concerted peace efforts in war-torn Sudan, people will continue to flee to neighbouring countries. Filippo Grandi's… Read more »
Guinea: Easing Guinea's Food Insecurity - the IMF's Food Shock Window [analysis]
IMF
IMF emergency financing has supported Guinea's efforts to cope with the effects of macroeconomic shocks, underpinned by the authorities' commitment to transparency in the uses of… Read more »
Mozambique: UN Refugee Agency Calls for International Commitment
AIM
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, has called for renewed international commitment to finding solutions for displaced people in Mozambique. Read more »
Africa: Peoples' Climate Vote Shows Global Support for Stronger Climate Action
IPS
The global public opinion research on climate change reveals that 80 percent, or four out of five, of people globally want their governments to take stronger action to tackle the… Read more »
Nigeria: Video of Prominent Nigerian Pastor William Kumuyi Moving to London After Encouraging Nigerians to Believe in Current Government Is Old
Africa Check
Video of prominent Nigerian pastor William Kumuyi moving to London after encouraging Nigerians to believe in current government is old Read more »
Africa: Nigeria-SA Relations Critical for Africa's Success
SAnews.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa has emphasised that understanding and partnership between South Africa and Nigeria is critical for the success of the African continent. Read more »
Gambia: Transforming the Gambia's Agriculture - From Subsistence to Market-Oriented Farming [press release]
World Bank
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Africa: Member States Commit to Improved Democratic Governance and Security Landscape in Africa [press release]
African Union
A Stakeholders' Seminar focused on translating commitments into actions to advance democratic governance, peace and security in Africa has concluded. The African Union Commission… Read more »
Liberia: Japanese Government Boosts Liberia's Economy Recovery Drive, Dedicates Modern Gbarnga Central Market
FrontPageAfrica
Marketers in Gbarnga, Bong County, will no longer have to bear the pinch of enduring a hot-sun hustle, just to fetch daily food for their family, following the dedication of the… Read more »
Tanzania: U.S. Embassy Launches 653m/ - Tz Tech Challenge
Daily News
THE US Embassy in Dar es Salaam, in partnership with the US Department of State will host an open competition for private sector and/ or civil society organizations to submit… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Expects 3.1 Percent GDP Growth, Rebounding From Drought and Commodity Price Shocks [press release]
World Bank
Somalia's economy is expected to grow at 3.1 percent in 2023 up from 2.4 percent in 2022. This rebound in growth was driven by improved weather conditions and policy reforms… Read more »
Africa: Global Foreign Investment Declines for Second Year As Geopolitical Tensions Rise, UN Trade Body Reports
UN News
Foreign direct investment (FDI) fell by two per cent to $1.3 trillion in 2023 amid global economic slowdown and rising geopolitical tensions, according to a report released on… Read more »
Somalia: Somali Minister of Internal Security Meets With EU Delegation to Discuss Key Issues
Shabelle
Somali Minister of Internal Security, Abdullahi Sheikh Ismail Fartaag, hosted an EU delegation led by Karin Johansson on the morning of June 20, 2024. The meeting, held in… Read more »
Somalia: U.S. Ambassador Presents Credentials to Somali Foreign Minister
Shabelle
The newly appointed Ambassador of the United States of America to the Federal Republic of Somalia, Richard H. Riley, presented his credentials to the Minister of Foreign Affairs… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Chinese Investor Buys 51pc Stake in Coal Mine
The Herald
Contango Holdings has entered an agreement to sell 51 percent of its shareholding in Muchesu Coal Mine in Binga to a Chinese investor while the United Kingdom firm will retain a 24… Read more »
Mauritius: Mauritius and Indonesia Commit to Enhancing People-to-People Mobility and Boost Bilateral Trade
Government of Mauritius
Port Louis, 20 June 2024 - A delegation led by His Excellency Mr. Cahyo R. Muzhar, Deputy Minister for Legal Administration, Ministry of Law and Human Rights of Indonesia held… Read more »
June 19
Africa: Hearing and Healing Survivors of Sexual Violence Is Essential to Lasting Peace
UNFPA
International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict (19 June) Read more »
Rwanda: How Has Europe Fared in Bringing to Book Genocide Fugitives?
New Times
Figures obtained by The New Times show that European countries have been reluctant to try suspected perpetrators of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi who are on their territory… Read more »
Sudan: UNHCR's Grandi Warns Sudan Carnage Will Force Millions More to Flee [press release]
UNHCR
On his second visit to Sudan since the outbreak of war last year, UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi warned today that without concerted peace efforts, many more… Read more »
Africa: WHO Africa Releases Groundbreaking Guidance to Boost Fight Against Sickle Cell Disease [press release]
WHO-AFRO
World Health Organization (WHO) in the African Region today released groundbreaking new guidance to help strengthen efforts to address the growing threat of sickle cell disease in… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia's Only All-Women Media Team Wins Global Freedom of Expression Award
UNDP
Somalia's only all-women news team, Bilan, has won the 2024 One World Media Press Freedom Award today, becoming the first Somali media team to receive this honour. Read more »
Malawi: Passport Crisis - 16 Malawians Denied Norway Visa Because New Passport Chips Failing to Read
Nyasa Times
In a shocking and depressing news that deepens the country's passport crisis, Norway has refused to grant visas to about 16 Malawians who were set to travel to the European country… Read more »
Africa: Honour the Strength and Courage of Refugees, Urges UN Chief
UN News
"Conflict, climate chaos and upheaval" have forced more than 120 million people from their homes including 43.5 million who have fled across national borders said the UN… Read more »
Africa: Adequate Healthcare Crucial to Support Survivors of Sexual Violence
UN News
The United Nations on Wednesday commemorated the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, highlighting the vital role hospital's play in helping… Read more »