April 08
Liberia: CBL Governor Saamoi Urges Stronger Trade Ties
Liberian Observer
Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) Executive Governor Henry F. Saamoi has called for stronger trade and economic integration among West African nations, highlighting the urgent need for… Read more »
Somalia: Harassment Against Women Swimmers At Lido Beach - 'We Swim in Fear'
Radio Dalsan
Lido Beach is one of the most popular destinations for people in Mogadishu looking to relax, swim, and enjoy their free time. The beach attracts a diverse crowd, including men,… Read more »
West Africa: Ecowas Says Africa Loses $88.6 Billion Yearly to Illicit Financial Flows
Premium Times
"As we work toward realising the ECOWAS Vision 2050, tackling corruption and illicit financial flows (IFFs) is essential to achieving sustainable development and regional… Read more »
South Africa: Eskom Implements Planned Power Outages, Again - South African News Briefs, April 8, 2025
allAfrica
Eskom Implements Stage 2 Loadshedding Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Meets UN HIV Target, Leading Fight Against Aids
New Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe has made remarkable progress in the fight against HIV/AIDS, as reported by the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV and AIDS (UNAIDS). Read more »
Nigeria: Furore Over Army Officers Donating Ransom Money to Free Retired General Tsiga
Premium Times
Serving and retired army officers donated ransom to free a kidnapped retired army general. Read more »
Kenya: Gachagua Says President Ruto's Sh10 Billion Claim Is a Smear Campaign
Capital FM
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has denied claims by President William Ruto that he demanded Sh10 billion to help calm and shift political tides in the Mt. Kenya region. Read more »
South Africa: NPA Fails Family of Murdered Teenager Falsely Accused of Stealing Cattle
GroundUp
Abulele Kwindana was killed in 2020. No-one has been charged with his murder. Read more »
South Africa: Department of Social Development Proposes Changes to SRD Grant Application
GroundUp
Questions about income could be removed Read more »
Africa: Behind the Feeding of the 5,000 (Or Should That Be 10,000) At GCIAR Science Week
IPS
Good Food for All is the motto of The Chef's Manifesto, a project that brings together more than 1,500 chefs from around the world to explore how to ensure the food they prepare is… Read more »
Sudan: Hunger in the Capital - the Conflict Subsides but Deaths Continue
Ayin English
While the shelling between Sudan's army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces has subdued after the army's recent takeover, civilians, especially children, continue to die in… Read more »
Africa: Princeton in Africa Celebrates 25 Years
Afropop
In 1999, the Princeton in Asia fellowship program was celebrating its 100th anniversary, and a Princeton University alumnus wondered aloud: Why is there no Princeton in Africa? And… Read more »
West Africa: Sahel - African-Atlantic Gas Pipeline a Structural Project [analysis]
Centre 4s
The African-Atlantic Gas Pipeline (Nigeria - Morocco) or GAA was initiated by Morocco in December 2016 during King Mohamed VI visit to Nigeria. Valued at $25 billion, this… Read more »
Liberia: US Delegation Celebrates Mental Health Progress in Liberia
FrontPageAfrica
A U.S. delegation led by Joshua Carter, head of the Carter Center, visited Liberia to celebrate the country's progress in mental health services and discuss ongoing challenges. Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopian Health Workers Launch Campaign for Fair Pay, Insurance
Addis Standard
Health professionals across Ethiopia have launched a coordinated social media campaign demanding fair compensation, health insurance coverage, and better benefits. The organizers… Read more »
Africa: Challenges in Implementing Biodiversity Policy in Africa! [editorial]
The Point
Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) are houses some of the globe's most valuable biodiversity, including charismatic mega fauna, a great diversity of birds, endemic plants and ecological… Read more »
Namibia: Govt Prioritises Malaria Intervention
New Era
Health and Social Services minister Dr Esperance Luvindao has confirmed the deployment of 165 health workers. Read more »
Namibia: Genocide Talks to Resume
New Era
President Netumbo Nandi- Ndaitwah hopes to resume the final round of genocide negotiations with the new German administration, headed by chancellor-elect Friedrich Merz. Read more »
Namibia: Govt's Debt-Balancing Act ... Each Namibian Owes N$57 000 - Analyst
New Era
Namibia's total debt stock is projected to reach N$172 billion during this financial year. Read more »
Southern Africa: Namibia Targets Zero Maternal Mortality
New Era
Namibia is strongly committed to tackling maternal, neonatal, and child health challenges as a critical development priority. This was said by Minister of Health and Social… Read more »
Namibia: No Woman Should Die While Giving Birth - - Luvindao
Namibian
Newly appointed minister of health and social services, Esperance Luvindao, says no woman should die while giving birth. Read more »
Africa: Comesa, World Bank Launch Program to Empower 180 Mln Africans With Internet Access
ENA
- The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) and the World Bank on Monday launched a project aimed at empowering about 180 million people in eastern and southern… Read more »
Nigeria: 'Take-It-Back' Movement - Police Teargas, Disperse Protesters in Abuja, Port Harcourt
Daily Trust
Demonstrators ask govt to address Nigerians' concerns Read more »
Africa: Sundowns Hold Espérance in Rades to Set Up Blockbuster Semi-Final Clash With Al Ahly
CAF
Mamelodi Sundowns will meet defending champions, Al Ahly SC in the semi-finals of the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League after holding Espérance Sportive de Tunis to a… Read more »
Africa: Pyramids Survive Far Rabat Scare to Book Historic Semi-Final Spot
CAF
Pyramids FC made history on Tuesday night by qualifying for their first-ever TotalEnergies CAF Champions League semi-final, edging out Morocco's FAR Rabat despite a 2-0 defeat in… Read more »
