September 19
Africa: Women in Low-Income Countries Bear the Brunt of Ovarian Cancer
allAfrica
"But conversely, when it comes to healthcare dollars spent per capita on ovarian cancer, middle- to lower-income countries spend significantly more." Read more »
Africa: Communities at the Center - Leading the Fight to End HIV [guest column]
allAfrica
The choice is clear, and the time to act is now: Trust, empower, and follow the lead of the communities we serve. Read more »
Uganda: UN Report Warns of Growing Violent Extremism Threat in Uganda
Nile Post
The report, presented by Professor Abdu Katende, identifies key trends in violent extremism, outlines vulnerabilities in high-risk communities, and provides recommendations for… Read more »
Africa: Monica Geingos Appointed As Sustainable Development Goals Advocate
Namibia Economist
The Executive Chairperson of One Economy Foundation and Chancellor of Kepler University, Monica Geingos has been appointed as a Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Advocate,… Read more »
Liberia: Government's Dismissal of Weah's Role Threatens Liberia's UN Bid and National Unity [editorial]
Liberian Investigator
The Ministry of Information's efforts to downplay former President George Weah's role in Liberia's UN Security Council bid is not just misguided--it's unacceptable. Read more »
Uganda: IMF Gives Uganda's Economy Thumbs-Up
Observer
The International Monetary Fund has applauded Uganda's intervention policies in the recovery of the economy after the Covid-19 pandemic, saying some of the parameters that are used… Read more »
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Africa: Amadou Hott Steps Down From African Development Bank As Special Envoy of the President for the Alliance for Green Infrastructure in Africa
African Development Bank (AfDB)
Amadou Hott, Special Envoy to the President of the African Development Bank Group, responsible for the Alliance for Green Infrastructure in Africa (AGIA), has resigned from his… Read more »
Africa: Multilateral Systems in Urgent Need of Reform, Says UN Secretary General
IPS
As the United Nations gears up to host the international community for the high-level meeting week, the UN chief appeals to world leaders to commit to universal agreements to work… Read more »
East Africa: Ethiopia Climbs Several Ranks in UN's E-Government Survey 2024
Ethiopian Herald
- The latest edition of the United Nations E-Government Survey reveals that Ethiopia has made significant progress in its digital government landscape, moving up the rankings among… Read more »
September 18
Sudan: UN Urges Immediate Action to Stop Fighting in El Fasher
UN News
A sharp escalation in fighting in Sudan's El Fasher, along with ongoing clashes between rival military factions across the country, is heightening the risk of atrocities, including… Read more »
Sudan: 'Immediate Action' Needed to Halt Fighting in Sudan's Darfur - UN
VOA
A senior United Nations official warned Wednesday that "immediate action" is needed to halt the fighting in the capital of Sudan's North Darfur region, where hundreds of thousands… Read more »
Africa: 'Create a Future Fit for Our Grandchildren', Guterres Urges, Ahead of Gamechanger Summit
UN News
Countries must use a once-in-a-generation UN summit to address current and emerging global challenges and reform outdated international institutions, Secretary-General… Read more »
Sudan: The War in Sudan Is Intensifying. Coordinated Pressure Is Needed to Prevent the Country's Fragmentation [analysis]
Chatham House
International cooperation is needed to deliver civilian protection, scale up humanitarian assistance, leverage the influence of regional actors, and give Sudanese civilians a role… Read more »
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Africa: IFC and OCP Group Launch Project to Address Water Shortage in Morocco and Food Insecurity in Africa
OCP
To increase the supply of sustainable water for fertilizer production, farmers and households in Morocco, IFC today announced a €100 million loan (about US$108 million) to OCP… Read more »
Senegal: Senegal's Dollar Bonds Fall As IMF Warns of Fiscal Deterioration
Daba Finance
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East Africa: Kenya's Femicide Cases - 'Declare a Crisis Now' [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Ugandan athlete and Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei died in September 2024 after being set alight by a man she knew in Eldoret, Kenya. Cheptegei's murder was reported to have been about… Read more »
Sudan: Unicef Allocates Resources and Cash Support for Sudanese Children
SNA
The United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) revealed resources allocated to Sudan, including providing cash support for Sudanese children and women affected… Read more »
Sudan: Sudan's Civilians Urgently Need Protection - the Options for International Peacekeeping [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
In September 2024, the United Nations' independent fact-finding mission to Sudan issued its first report. Citing grave human rights violations amounting to war crimes and crimes… Read more »
Lesotho: Lesotho - Authorities Must Promptly Investigate Allegations That Army Tortured and Killed Civilians
AI London
Responding to reports that Lesotho Defence Forces (LDF) soldiers tortured at least four people and killed at least two others during the ongoing Operation Hard Fist to confiscate… Read more »
Africa: UN Secretary-General António Guterres Appoints Four New SDG Advocates [announcement]
UN
On the eve of the Summit of the Future, the United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced four new SDG Advocates dedicated to accelerating progress of… Read more »
Tunisia: Tunisia Votes in Favour of Resolution to Implement ICJ Advisory Opinion On Legal Consequences of Occupation in Palestinian Territory
Tunis Afrique Presse
Tunisia voted on Wednesday at the UN General Assembly in favour of a resolution introduced by the State of Palestine on the implementation of the advisory opinion of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Red Cross Appeals for $2.5m to Support Borno Flood Victims
Premium Times
Mr Adeaga said "We urgently need the support of individuals, organisations..." Read more »
Malawi: Chakwera's 7-Day Stay At Unga - What's in Store for Malawians?
Nyasa Times
President Lazarus Chakwera has left, this morning, for New York, USA, where for, seven days, he join will join over 150 heads of states and government for the 79th session of the… Read more »
Africa: Gavi Signs Agreement With Bavarian Nordic to Rapidly Secure 500,000 Doses of Mpox Vaccines for Africa [press release]
GAVI
The advance purchase agreement (APA) will be funded by Gavi's First Response Fund, a mechanism created after the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure rapid access to scarce vaccine supplies… Read more »
September 17
Africa: The Sierra Leonian Gangster Who Gave up Violence and Drugs for Poetry [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
For the past five years, the GANGS project, a European Research Council-funded project led by Dennis Rodgers, has been studying global gang dynamics in a comparative perspective.… Read more »
Liberia: Foreign Minister Requests Ex-President Weah's Help for UN Seat
Liberian Investigator
Foreign Minister Sara Beysolow Nyanti has, perhaps, come to realize that securing Liberia a seat at the UN Security Council as a non-permanent member would be nearly impossible… Read more »
Namibia: United Nations Secretary General Guterres Appoints Geingos As Sustainable Development Goals Advocate
Namibian
United Nations (UN) secretary general António Guterres has appointed former first lady Monica Geingos as a Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) advocate, the UN has… Read more »