October 29
South Sudan: Life On the Levee South Sudan [press release]
MSF
South Sudan is currently facing one of its worst floods in recent decades. In Old Fangak, where teams from Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) are working, only mud dykes… Read more »
Libya/Nigeria: CAF and the Botched Libya-Nigeria Match
This Day
The CAF punitive decision holds lessons for all Read more »
October 28
Sudan: Echoes From Darfur Sudan
MSF
One and a half years into the conflict in Sudan, refugees are still fleeing to eastern Chad in search for safety, where they arrive at camps in dire conditions. Access to clean… Read more »
Sudan: Sudan Trapped in a 'Nightmare of Violence', UN Chief Tells Security Council
UN News
UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned on Monday the people of Sudan are trapped in a "nightmare of violence, hunger, disease and displacement", as the brutal war… Read more »
Africa: AUC - IMF - WB Hold Coordination Meeting to Discuss Key Policy Issues in Alignment With Agenda 2063
African Union
Facilitated by the African Union Commission (AUC), the two-day coordination meeting with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank (WB) which took place from 24 -25… Read more »
Africa: WHO in Africa, WomenLift Health Sign Pivotal Agreement to Strengthen Women's Leadership in Health
WHO-AFRO
World Health Organization (WHO) in the African Region and WomenLift Health today crossed a major milestone, cementing a crucial partnership to bolster investments in women's… Read more »
Nigeria: USAID Urged to Include Cassava On International List
Daily Trust
The Executive Director of Agbeyewa Farms Limited, Mr Oskar Ayeleso, has decried the exclusion of cassava by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) from the… Read more »
October 27
Uganda: LRA Rebel Commander Jailed in Uganda for War Crimes in Landmark Case
RFI
Kampala, Uganda (Reuters) - Thomas Kwoyelo, a mid-level commander in the notorious Lord's Resistance Army rebel group, was sentenced to 40 years in prison in Uganda on Friday for… Read more »
East Africa: Reasserting Ethiopia's Bid to Host Afcon 2029
Ethiopian Herald
The fact that Ethiopia has made a serious and official bid to host the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2029 implies that it is committed to fulfilling all the required preconditions… Read more »
Africa: Slave Trade - Commonwealth Heads Agree On Reparations Dialogue
Leadership
Commonwealth leaders have agreed that the time has come for a conversation about reparations for the slave trade, despite the UK's desire to keep the subject off the agenda at a… Read more »
Rwanda: IMF Upgrades Rwanda's Economic Projection, but Work Is Not Done
New Times
THE INTERNATIONAL Monetary Fund (IMF), through its latest Regional Economic Outlook, has upgraded Rwanda's economic outlook for 2024 to 7%, 0.1 per- centage points higher from its… Read more »
Nigeria/Libya: Ekong Excited As CAF Awards Nigeria Three Points, Fines Libya $50,000
This Day
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October 26
Sudan: UN Official Decries Attacks Against Civilians in Al Jazirah State
UN News
The top UN humanitarian official in Sudan has raised alarm over a sharp escalation of violence in a region near the capital, Khartoum, where recent attacks reportedly carried out… Read more »
October 25
Uganda: Reaction Mixed As Ugandan Court Sentences Former LRA Commander to 40 Years
VOA
A Ugandan court sentenced former Lord's Resistance Army commander Thomas Kwoyelo to 40 years in prison on Friday. Read more »
Ethiopia: UN Agency Warns of 'Severe Risks' As Most Refugee Children in Ethiopia Remain Unregistered
Addis Standard
The United Nations refugee agency (UNHCR) has warned that only 12 percent of the 576,000 refugee children in Ethiopia have been registered in the country's vital registration… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia in Brics - Advancing Multilateralism With Global Growth Leaders
Ethiopian Herald
Ethiopia joined the BRICS alliance a year ago, alongside Egypt, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates, marking a major diplomatic achievement as the country enjoys steady economic… Read more »
Sudan: UN Agencies Warn of Spiraling Sudan Crisis As Civilians Face Grave Risks and Famine Threat Grows Amid Access Barriers
UNHCR
The humanitarian crisis in Sudan continues to spiral, with millions of people in desperate need of assistance. The conflict has displaced over 11 million people, both internally… Read more »
Africa: IMF Isn't Doing Enough to Support Africa - Billions Could Be Made Available Through Special Drawing Rights
IPS
At the 2021 UN Climate Summit, Barbados prime minister Mia Mottley called for more and better use of special drawing rights (SDRs), the International Monetary Fund's reserve asset. Read more »
Rwanda: Chogm 2024 - Kagame Calls for Youth Investment
New Times
President Paul Kagame has emphasized the need for significant investment in the Commonwealth's young population to address urgent global challenges. Read more »
Liberia: Liberia Expands Aviation Partnerships With Key Int'l Agreements
Liberian Observer
... at International Civil Aviation Air Service Negotiations 2024 event in Malaysia Read more »
October 24
Sudan: 'We Are Not Giving Up' - UN Humanitarian Coordinator Pledges Ongoing Support for Sudan
Dabanga
The United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Sudan, Clementine Nkweta-Salami, reaffirmed the UN's commitment to supporting Sudan, which has endured more than 18… Read more »
Africa: New UN Push to Ensure Women's Equal Participation Peace
UN News
The UN on Thursday launched the "Common Pledge" initiative, designed to bring together mediators, governments, and civil society to ensure the full, equal and meaningful engagement… Read more »
Africa: Silencing Guns to Focus On Development
UNDP
Misuse of firearms impacts millions globally. Conflicts escalate, driving up death tolls. Mass shootings shatter communities. Domestic violence is growing more lethal. Small arms… Read more »
Africa: Pressure Mounts On the ICC
JusticeInfo.net
The investigation into the Israel-Palestine conflict has positioned the International Criminal Court in the forefront of world politics. The institution faces pressures on multiple… Read more »
Africa: Brics Summit - Guterres Underscores Bloc's Role in Boosting Global Cooperation
UN News
The BRICS intergovernmental organization can play a stronger role in strengthening multilateralism for global development and security, UN Secretary-General António Guterres… Read more »
