May 15
East Africa: Warning Sounds About Fake Breast Cancer Drug Reported in Kenya
Capital FM
The COMESA Competition Commission has warned its member states against the sale of a false batch of cancer medicine identified as Herceptin 440 mg (Trastuzumab 440mg) reported to… Read more »
Tunisia: Tunisian Bar Association Slams 'Abuse of Power' Over Arrests
DW
Police arrested two lawyers in recent days. Critics of President Kais Saied have accused him of cracking down on lawyers, activists, politicians and journalists following a power… Read more »
Gambia: Swiss Court Convicts Former Interior Minister For Crimes Against Humanity, Including Torture of Two Journalists [press release]
RSF
A court in Switzerland has convicted a Gambian former top official for crimes against humanity and has sentenced him to 20 years in prison. Reporters Without Borders (RSF) welcomes… Read more »
Niger: U.S., Niger Delegation Meet to Discuss U.S. Forces Withdrawal
VOA
After nearly a two-week delay, U.S. and Nigerien officials are holding high-level follow-on meetings to coordinate the withdrawal of American troops from the country. Read more »
Africa: Nick Cannon Set to Host 'Wild N Out' Show in Africa
Accra Times
This latest information about the show comes after Nick Cannon visited Botswana on May 10, 2024, as part of his Forbes Under 30 Africa submission, during which he gave insights… Read more »
Guinea: Victims of Unlawful Use of Force Still Waiting for Healthcare and Justice [press release]
AI London
Guinea's authorities have repeatedly violated the human rights to peaceful assembly and freedom of expression since 2019, said Amnesty International in a new report documenting a… Read more »
Nigeria: One Worshipper Killed, 24 Injured in Kano Mosque Bomb Explosion
Premium Times
The police say the 38-year-old suspect set off a petrol bomb in the mosque following a family dispute over inheritance. Read more »
Nigeria: Sweden to Return 39 Artefacts to Oba of Benin Palace
Daily Trust
The Swedish government has disclosed its resolved to return 39 pieces of Benin Artefacts in its museum to the custody of the Oba of Benin, Ewuare II. Read more »
South Africa: Leopard DNA Study in South Africa Traces Ancestry to Ice Age - and Will Guide Conservation [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
An ice age almost one million years ago led to a meeting between leopards from central and southern Africa that were searching for grassland. New research into the leopards'… Read more »
Africa: Towards a Borderless Africa - How the AfCFTA Is Changing the Narrative On Continental Integration [analysis]
African Arguments
Debating Ideas reflects the values and editorial ethos of the African Arguments book series, publishing engaged, often radical, scholarship, original and activist writing from… Read more »
Nigeria: Army Cracks Down On Rivers Residents 'Refining' Crude Oil in Their Homes
Daily Trust
The 6 Division of the Nigeria Army on Wednesday discovered 5 reservoirs stocked with 45,000 liters of crude oil each in Odagwa Etche community, Etche local government area of… Read more »
Uganda: DP Urges Government to Address UK Sanctions Seriously
Nile Post
The Democratic Party (DP) has urged the government to conduct a comprehensive investigation into the iron sheet controversy, which has resulted in the imposition of UK sanctions… Read more »
Africa: UNAIDS Calls For the Protection of Human Rights on the International Day to End Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) [guest column]
UNAIDS
Ahead of IDAHOBIT, commemorated worldwide on 17 May, UNAIDS is calling on governments everywhere to protect the human rights of LGBTQ+ people. Protecting the human rights of every… Read more »
Africa: Gavi Launches Major Push To Reach 100M Children With Measles Vaccines [press release]
GAVI
Amid an increase in global measles outbreaks and mortalities, Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance is working with governments, communities and partners to reach up to 100M children with… Read more »
Rwanda: HIV/Aids - RBC Calls for Testing, Safety Practices in Nationwide Prevention Campaign
New Times
The Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC) has issued a call to action for all Rwandans, urging them to prioritise HIV/AIDS prevention through testing and safety measures. The appeal was… Read more »
Ghana: Female Judges Key to Eradicating Negative Cultural Practices - President
Ghanaian Times
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo says female judges play pivotal role in eliminating undesirable cultural practices that impede development, particularlyt hat of women and… Read more »
Mauritania: Promoting Urban Renewal in Mauritania to Build Resilience [press release]
World Bank
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Ethiopia: Ethiopia, Qatar Senior Commanders Discuss Cooperation in Military Technology
Addis Standard
A delegation led by Qatar's Military Attaché to Ethiopia, Brigadier General Mohammed Ali Al Hajri met on Tuesday and discussed with Brigadier General Kebede Regasa,… Read more »
South Africa: The Traffic Department That Hasn't Issued a Ticket for Years
GroundUp
"We used to have ticket books, but they were stolen" says a traffic officer in Ngcobo, Eastern Cape Read more »
South Africa: Blow for Woodstock Social Housing Plans
GroundUp
Tribunal overturns Heritage Western Cape's decision to allow development at the Earl Street site Read more »
Liberia: Weah's Returning On the Ballot for Money
New Dawn
Montserrado County Senator Abraham Darius Dillon notes here that a reappearance of former President George Weah on the ballot in 2029 will solely be to settle for huge cash and… Read more »
Nigeria: 20 Projects, Policies Approved By Nigeria's FEC At Two-Day Meeting
Premium Times
The Federal Executive Council also approved the award of contract for the building of bus terminals and other transport facilities in the Federal Capital, Abuja. Read more »
South Africa: Shell Case in Supreme Court of Appeal
Natural Justice
On 17 May 2024, Wild Coast communities and supporting organisations will be in the Supreme Court of Appeal to defend the groundbreaking High Court judgment which set… Read more »
Kenya: Kimende Escarpment Declared Danger Zone Following Landslide
Capital FM
The Kenya Red Cross has declared the Kimende escarpment a danger zone following a landslide that struck the area on Tuesday night. Read more »
Nigeria: Man, or Bear?
Leadership
Social media especially TikTok is buzzing with the "Man or Bear?" trend with over 65,000 responses so far asking if women would prefer to be left alone in the woods with a man or… Read more »