July 18
Central African Republic: Human Rights Abuses in CAR Detention Centres Need Urgent Response - UN Experts
UN News
Immediate action is needed to address human rights abuses in detention centres across the Central African Republic (CAR) according to a new UN report released on Thursday. Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Sign Agreement With UN to Host International Conference On Financing for Development
ENA
Ethiopia has signed a Host Country Agreement with the UN to host the first preparatory session for the fourth International Conference on Financing for Development which will be… Read more »
Sudan: Two Sudanese Red Crescent Volunteers Die in Sennar Fighting
Dabanga
Two Sudanese Red Crescent Society (SRCS) humanitarian volunteers have died 'in the line of duty' during the escalating violence between the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF)… Read more »
Africa: UN Forum On Sustainable Development Concludes With Renewed Commitment, Call for Urgent Action
UN News
The High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) on Sustainable Development concluded on Wednesday, with nations reiterating the need for renewed impetus and accelerated actions to achieve… Read more »
July 17
Somalia: Somaliland Calls On UN to 'Urgently Re-Evaluate' Decision to Lift Somalia Arms Embargo
Addis Standard
The government of Somaliland has called on the United Nations (UN) and the international community "to urgently re-evaluate their decision to lift the arms embargo" on Somalia. Read more »
Sudan: As Sudan's Conflict Enters a Second Year, Hundreds Flee South Daily
UNHCR
An average of 1,600 people every day cross the border into South Sudan to escape the conflict in Sudan, threatening to overwhelm the small transit centres where they first arrive. Read more »
South Africa: Russian Eco-Defender Boosts South Africa's Anti-Nuclear Campaign With Timely Visit
SAFCEI and Earthlife Africa
Award-winning Russian environmentalist Vladimir Slivyak of Ecodefense is visiting South Africa for the rest of July. Slivyak, a Right Livelihoods Laureate (known as the Alternative… Read more »
Sudan: Hunger Drives Starving Sudanese to Seek Refuge Abroad
VOA
Hunger and looming famine are driving a growing number of people to flee war-torn Sudan in search of refuge in neighboring countries, according to World Health Organization… Read more »
Africa: Forging Resilience - WHO Afro Establishes Independent Expert Body to Bolster Africa's Health Security
WHO-AFRO
In a major step towards strengthening health security in the African Region, the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Africa (AFRO) has established an Emergency… Read more »
Africa: Nigeria Behind With Women's Political Representation in Africa - UN
Premium Times
"With just about 4 per cent of women elected to the National Assembly and only seven women in the forty-five member cabinet, Nigeria is not doing well on the continental ranking." Read more »
South Africa: Less 'Sleeping Like Sardines', As Philippines Adopts Nelson Mandela Rules for Jails
UN News
The conditions in detention facilities in the Philippines, which have been described as "inhumane" by one of the country's Supreme Court Justices, are expected to improve… Read more »
July 16
Cote d'Ivoire: Cote d'Ivoire Becomes 10th African Nation to Join UN Water Convention
allAfrica
Côte d'Ivoire has joined the United Nations Water Convention – a treaty to improve joint water management across borders, the UN Economic Commission for Europe said… Read more »
Sudan: 800,000 Still Trapped in El Fasher Where Supplies Running Out, Warns WHO
UN News
Hunger and fear of famine stalk Sudan where a staggering 800,000 people still remain trapped in the North Darfur capital El Fasher without enough food, water or medical support,… Read more »
Africa: AU Talks Conclude With Plans for New Sudanese Political Dialogue
Dabanga
The preparatory meeting for the planned Sudanese-Sudanese dialogue, organised by the African Union (AU), concluded its work in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, yesterday, with… Read more »
Ethiopia: Tigray Opposition Raises Concern On Return Process for Displaced People
Addis Standard
Salsay Woyane Tigray, an opposition party in the Tigray region, has issued a statement raising concern that the return of displaced Tigrayans "remains shrouded in uncertainty." The… Read more »
Kenya: Ford Foundation Denies Accusations of Sponsoring Protests in Kenya
Capital FM
The US-based Ford Foundation has denied accusations by Kenyan President William Ruto that it is sponsoring violent protests in Kenya. Read more »
Africa: Road Traffic Deaths Rise in the African Region, but Down Globally, WHO Report
WHO-AFRO
Road traffic death rates in the past decade have increased significantly in the African region, with almost 250 000 lives lost on the continent's roads in 2021 alone. Conversely,… Read more »
Tanzania: Bringing Justice Within the Grasp of Ordinary Men and Women in Tanzania
World Bank
Fatuma Mbaruku, a 38-year-old mother of four, traveled from Azimio to the Temeke Integrated Justice Center to file for custody and support for her four children after her 2023… Read more »
Mozambique: IMF Imposes Wage Cuts, Accepts 'Weak Non-Mining Growth' So Mozambique Remains Just Mineral Exporter
Mozambique News Reports And Clippings
The IMF has imposed a major wage freeze, which implies wage cuts over the next three years. In effect, government has agreed that its total wage bill of $3.3bn this year must fall… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyans in the US to Demand Accountability From Govt, IMF Over Protest Killings
Capital FM
Kenyans residing in America are set to stage a protest at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) headquarters to demand for accountability over the death of Kenyans killed in the… Read more »
Nigeria: Federal Govt, World Bank Plan $50m Funding for Solar Plants in States
Leadership
The Nigerian government is planning to kickstart a $50 million power project for the building of solar plants in the pilot and infrastructure upgrades across the states. Read more »
July 15
South Africa: UN Remembers Nelson Mandela's Commitment to Fight Poverty and Inequity
UN News
The UN paid tribute on Monday to the life and legacy of the first democratically elected President of South Africa, the late Nelson Mandela, whose long walk to freedom during the… Read more »
South Sudan: South Sudan Faces a Growing Humanitarian Crisis, Warns WHO
UN News
Twelve years on from independence the people of South Sudan continue to face huge challenges, exacerbated now by the war in neighbouring Sudan, the World Health Organization (WHO)… Read more »
Africa: UN Deputy Chief Calls for Major Arms Spending Cuts and Urgent Action to Save SDGs
UN News
The UN Deputy Secretary-General on Monday urged global leaders to redirect resources from warfare to peace and sustainable development initiatives. Read more »
Gambia: UN Salutes 'Monumental Achievement' As Lawmakers Uphold FGM Ban
UN News
Five senior UN officials have welcomed the decision by The Gambia to uphold its ban on Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), calling it a critical win for women's and girls' rights. Read more »