August 13
Africa: Inside a Game Challenging Masculinity
allAfrica
The room was loud - not with argument, but with laughter. Read more »
Africa: Faith Leaders Push for Open Conversations on Sexuality and SRHR
allAfrica
Imam Bukuru Elie Khalfan is very personal about the need for open conversations about sexuality. Read more »
Uganda: 'We Need Alcohol to Work' - Mubende Residents Reject 3pm Bar Opening Directive
Nile Post
Residents of Mubende Municipality have opposed a directive by Minister for Local Government Balaam Barugahara requiring bars to open from 3pm, arguing that the restriction could… Read more »
South Africa: Urgent Govt Action Urged As Unemployment Crisis Deepens
SAnews.gov.za
The Department of Employment and Labour has called for urgent and coordinated action to address South Africa's worsening employment crisis, following the release of the Quarterly… Read more »
Ghana: The Commute That Pollutes - How Ghana's Poor Urban Cities Are Sickening Millions
Ghanaian Times
Every weekday morning in Ghana's largest cities, the same ritual unfolds: even before the sun has risen, one side of the motorway fills as commuters, who live mostly on the… Read more »
Mozambique: South African Diplomat Issues Apology Over Recent Acts of Xenophobia
AIM
The newly designated South African High Commissioner to Mozambique, JT Pitswane, on Wednesday issued a formal apology to Mozambicans over recent acts of xenophobia in his… Read more »
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Africa: The US-China Rivalry Is Gradually Shaping Pan-African Mining Dynamics
InfoWire
The global energy transition and the quest for critical minerals required to develop the new technologies and industries associated with this dynamic have contributed to Africa… Read more »
South Africa: R6.8-Million Spent a Month On Empty Police Headquarters in Pretoria
GroundUp
And SAPS is paying nearly R40-million a month to rent premises in the city centre Read more »
Nigeria/South Africa: South Africa Vs Nigeria - Five Key Players Who Could Decide Super Falcons' World Cup Play-Off Fixture
Premium Times
Both nations possess experienced squads packed with players who have performed at the highest level for club and country. But in a match this tight, individual moments could make… Read more »
Zambia: Zambia Votes With President's Economic Record On the Line
RFI
Zambia went to the polls Thursday with economic hardship testing President Hakainde Hichilema's record as he seeks a second term to govern the copper-rich nation. Read more »
Cameroon/Malawi: Wafcon 2026 - Chawinga Sisters Fire Malawi Into Historic Final As Cameroon End Morocco's Dream
Premium Times
With Malawi and Cameroon now set for the final, the 2026 WAFCON has produced a fascinating title clash between a debutant nation chasing its first continental crown and a former… Read more »
Kenya: Rising Treasury Bill Yields Won't Derail Rate Cuts, CBK Governor Thugge Says
Capital FM
Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) Governor Kamau Thugge says rising Treasury bill yields will not undermine the transmission of monetary policy to commercial bank lending rates. Read more »
Malawi: 27 Fired MBC Reporters Demand K688.5m Payout After Shock Dismissals
Nyasa Times
Twenty-seven district reporters fired by the Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) have stormed the Industrial Relations Court in Zomba, demanding a staggering K688.5 million in… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Moves Closer to Protecting Millions of Children From Malaria With Perennial Malaria Chemoprevention
Malaria Consortium
The first phase of the Perennial Malaria Chemoprevention Effect study has provided Nigeria with robust local evidence to guide national policy. Read more »
South Africa: Government Paralysis Costs Film Industry Thousands of Jobs and Millions in Revenue
GroundUp
Film industry coalition reaches agreement with trade and industry department to start clearing funding application backlog Read more »
South Africa: Protests Force CPUT to Withdraw Student Payment Plan
GroundUp
The university had proposed that students pay up to R7,000 to start the year Read more »
Nigeria: U.S. Report Vindicates Atiku On Tinubu Govt's Fiscal Transparency
Vanguard
The Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has been vindicated by a recent United States Department of State report which raised concerns… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Ramaphosa Mourns 44 Killed in Lake Kariba Disaster
Scrolla
· At least 44 people died after a ferry carrying passengers on Lake Kariba overturned after hitting strong waves on Tuesday. Read more »
Kenya: Trade CS Kinyanjui Says Agoa Extension Eases Trade Uncertainty
Capital FM
The proposed extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) to December 2028 will give Kenyan manufacturers greater certainty to plan production, Investment, Trade and… Read more »
Nigeria/South Africa: Super Falcons Coach Madugu Fires Back At Critics Ahead of South Africa World Cup Play-Off
Premium Times
Justin Madugu has defended his team selection and tactical decisions, insisting Nigeria are focused on beating South Africa and keeping their 2027 World Cup hopes alive. Read more »
Nigeria: CSOs Demand Withdrawal of Foreign Aid Bill
Premium Times
The organisations are calling for the immediate withdrawal of the Bill, warning that it could restrict civic space and put human rights defenders at risk. Read more »
Kenya: Bishop Wanjiru Gives Notice to Resign As Nairobi Rivers Commission Chairperson
Capital FM
Nairobi Rivers Commission chairperson Margaret Wanjiru has given notice of her intention to resign from the position, saying she is ready to move on and focus on other engagements. Read more »
South Africa: Makhado Plans New RDP Houses but Homes Built in 2021 Still Lack Water and Electricity
GroundUp
Residents have to buy water privately Read more »
Tanzania: Can Tanzania Become an Upper-Middle Income Country?
Independent (Kampala)
Tanzania has set its sights on becoming a $1 trillion, upper-middle-income economy by mid-century. Under a long-term plan known as Vision 2050, the country is seeking to grow the… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Troops Foil Advance By Terrorists Riding About 200 Motorcycles - Official
Premium Times
"The troops also recovered one motorcycle and destroyed six others during the operation, while one soldier sustained injuries." Read more »
Kenya: IEBC Announces 2027 Election Ballot Paper and Ballot Box Lid Colours
Capital FM
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has released the ballot paper and ballot box lid colours that will be used for the six elective positions in the 2027… Read more »
