June 15
South Africa: Mpox Cases Rise to Seven As New Infection Recorded in Western Cape
SAnews.gov.za
The Department of Health has advised people on medication for any health condition to adhere to their treatment, as the number of Mpox cases has risen to seven. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Govt Denies 'Mystery Flu' is Covid-19
263Chat
As the winter chill has settled across Zimbabwe in recent months, the country has been gripped by a concerning outbreak of flu-like illnesses. Reports have emerged of surging cases… Read more »
Ethiopia: Fresh Conflict Erupts in Border Areas of Afar and Somali Regions
Addis Standard
A conflict erupted on Wednesday in the Adda Ado district, Yangudi zone of the Afar region, resulting in several deaths, dozens of displaced individuals, and multiple kidnappings,… Read more »
Ethiopia: Feel the Pulse of Addis Ababa's Streets [opinion]
Reporter
As the sun dips below the horizon, Meskel Square awakens, bathed in vibrant lights and the infectious rhythms of live music. Every Saturday, this iconic spot transforms into an… Read more »
Ethiopia: Improvement to Simmering Conflict in Ethiopia's Tigray Region Noted in UN Update
Reporter
The UN Human Rights chief on Friday urged all parties to the conflict in Ethiopia to halt hostilities and resolve differences peacefully as conflicts continue to endanger peace in… Read more »
Africa: President Ruto Not US Pawn in Africa - Ambassador Whitman
Capital FM
US Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman has refuted allegations that President William Ruto is a surrogate of President Joe Biden's administration, aimed at expanding US influence in… Read more »
South Africa: All Set for President Ramaphosa's Inauguration On Wednesday
SAnews.gov.za
Government is all set for the Presidential inauguration, which will take place on Wednesday, 19 June 2024, at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. Read more »
Ethiopia: Unprecedented Budget Proposal Draws Parliamentary Fire, Exposes Inequity, Inefficiency [opinion]
Reporter
It was with his usual nonchalance that Finance Minister Ahmed Shide presented the federal budget proposal to lawmakers last week, but a look at the documents calls into question… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Esther Kimani Bags £50,000 for Inventing Crop Pest Detection Device
Capital FM
Esther Kimani, a Kenyan, has been named the winner of Africa's biggest engineering prize, the Royal Academy of Engineering's Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation. Read more »
Kenya: Comedian Fred Omondi Dies in a Motorbike Accident On Kangundo Road
Capital FM
Comedian Fred Omondi, a brother to popular comedian Eric Omondi died on Saturday morning after he was involved in a road crash along Kangundo Road in Nairobi. Read more »
Ethiopia: Malaria Deaths Rise in Oromia's West Wollega Zone, New Infections Climb Nationwide
Addis Standard
Since last week, at least 11 individuals, including children, have succumbed to malaria in the West Wollega zone of the Oromia region. Read more »
Ethiopia: Addis Ababa Has Say On National Dialogue Agenda
Reporter
Following the launch of the national dialogue in the capital two weeks ago, top agendas on the table are being refined. The ten top agendas have been identified, The Reporter… Read more »
Seychelles: Endangered Species - Seychelles Steps Up Efforts to Implement CITES
Seychelles News Agency
Officials from biosecurity, fisheries, conservation and customs in Seychelles participated in a familiarisation workshop on the Convention on International Trade in Endangered… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Super Falcons Get New World Ranking
Premium Times
The Super Falcons remained static in the ranking, amassing same standing as it did on 15 March. Read more »
Africa: Accelerate Free Education for All [press release]
HRW
Focus on Free Quality Education; Expedite Positive Measures for Girls Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Journalist Tortured for Filming the Police [press release]
MFWA
The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) strongly condemns the brutal assault of Gabriel Idibia, a Kaduna State Correspondent of the Daily Times newspapers, and demands justice… Read more »
Uganda: Govt Commits to Environment Protection During Oil and Gas Exploration
Nile Post
The minister of energy Ruth Nankabirwa has said government is committed to ensure that the oil and gas sector is exploited without breaching environment guidelines. Read more »
Mozambique: CAD Accuses CNE of Conspiring With Notarial Offices
AIM
The Democratic Alliance Coalition (CAD), a grouping of nine Mozambican extra-parliamentary parties, has claimed that the National Elections Commission (CNE) is conspiring with the… Read more »
Somalia: President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud Leads Crucial Peace, Security, and Trade Talks in Somalia
Shabelle
In an important gathering held in the Federal Republic of Somalia, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud convened a high-level meeting to discuss critical issues of peace, international… Read more »
Ethiopia: Study Reveals Rampant Gender-Based Violence, Extrajudicial Killings, Mass Arrests in Two Guji Zones
Addis Standard
Research conducted by the Center for the Advancement of Rights and Democracy (CARD), titled "Voice of Guji: Grave Human Rights Situation in Oromia's Guji Zones," underscores severe… Read more »
Africa: Africa - Seoul Is Also Targeting African Countries in Search of Strategic Minerals, New Markets and UN Support
Agenzia Fides
"Shared growth, sustainability and solidarity". These are the three "pillars" of cooperation between African countries and South Korea, according to the joint statement issued at… Read more »
Africa: Global South - a Rising Power in a Shifting World Order [opinion]
Reporter
The term "Global South" first appeared in 1969 in an article by political activist Carl Oglesby in the liberal Catholic journal "Commonweal". Oglesby argued that the Vietnam War… Read more »
Ethiopia: Conflict Killed 1,106 in Amhara, Oromia in 2023 - UN Human Rights Agency
Reporter
State actors responsible for 70 pct of nearly 600 incidents Read more »
Ethiopia: Political Regression and the 'Breeding Ground for Conflict' [opinion]
Reporter
Abraham Himanot (PhD), is the vice chairman of the Ethiopian People's Revolutionary Party (EPRP). He joined the party five years ago after more than a decade living abroad. Abraham… Read more »
Ethiopia: Securing Middle Distance Running Spot At Paris Olympics Mandatory [opinion]
Reporter
Until recently, Ethiopia had not officially disclosed the list of athletes who met the qualifying times (minimal) for the men's 1500m and 800m events at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Read more »