June 14
Africa: Results Are Looking Promising for a Combined Covid and Flu Vaccine. Here's How It Could Benefit Public Health [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Earlier this week, Moderna announced positive results for its phase 3 clinical trial of a combined vaccine against COVID and influenza. Read more »
Kenya: Sharp Division Emerge On the Financing of Sh4tn Budget Presented By Treasury
Capital FM
Deep divisions have emerged over the fiscal year 2024/2025 financial budget, with Opposition MPs vowing to dismantle the funding strategies encapsulated in the Finance Bill 2024. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Hunger in Zimbabwe - for One Peanut Butter Producer, El Niño Crushes Trade but Not Hope
WFP
Spoiled harvests spell disaster for businesses - one woman's experience highlights the need to strengthen the World Food Programme's ability to act ahead of extreme weather events Read more »
South Africa: Father's Rights - - the Complex Web Many Are Forced to Navigate to Access Their Children [analysis]
Daily Maverick
Beyond the deadbeat and absent father phenomenon are some fathers who want to contribute effectively and be present in their children's lives. Read more »
Angola: Reforms in Angolan Electricity Sector Call for Private Companies
ANGOP
With the construction of network infrastructure, expansion of transmission system lines and interconnection with neighbouring countries, private entrepreneurs will lead the reforms… Read more »
Africa: Mediating in Internal Conflicts - Questions on Sahel, Guinea and Women in Peace [analysis]
Centre 4s
MECHANISMS AND APPROACHES TO MEDIATION IN INTERNAL CONFLICTS Read more »
Nigeria: Climate Change Fuels Tensions in Nigeria
UN News
Despite its huge potential, Nigeria, Africa's most populous country, continues to grapple with a host of challenges which are impacting people's lives and triggering conflict over… Read more »
Uganda: Parliament Can Do More for People Living With Albinism - Kadaga
Nile Post
The former Speaker said while still at the helm of the August House, she championed the tax waiver on the sunscreen lotions. Read more »
Kenya: DPP Closes Arguments in 2018 Sharon Otieno Murder Case Against Obado
Capital FM
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has closed its arguments in the 2018 Sharpon Otieno murder case against former Migori Governor Okoth Obado. Read more »
Malawi: Advocating for Inclusive Education for Deaf Children in Malawi
Africa Renewal
Why Maria Chale is fighting for the many deaf children struggling in mainstream classrooms with no specialized instructors Read more »
Uganda: Coffee Culture in Uganda - a Discrepancy Between Production and Consumption
Nile Post
Uganda is known for its lush landscapes and favorable climate for coffee cultivation. The country is one of the top producers of coffee in Africa, with coffee being a major export… Read more »
Uganda: Does Uganda's 2024/2025 Budget Hit the Mark?
Nile Post
The recently approved national budget of Shs72.136 trillion for the 2024/2025 financial year has sparked intense debate among Ugandans. Read more »
Uganda: FIFA Slaps Global Bans On Ugandans Implicated in Match-Fixing
Nile Post
The Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) has extended worldwide sanctions on Ugandan players and referees suspended by FUFA last year over involvement in match… Read more »
Kenya: Azimio Resolves to Reject Key Tax Proposals in Finance Bill 2024
Capital FM
The Opposition Coalition has now set its sights on challenging the provisions of the Finance Bill 2024, which is poised to underpin the financing of the Sh 3.9 trillion budget for… Read more »
Namibia: Nujoma Family Mourns Founding President's Sister
Namibian
Founding president Sam Nujoma's sister Frieda Daniel has died aged 91, family spokesperson Justina Shingenge confirmed. Read more »
South Africa: Cyril Ramaphosa - From Anti-Apartheid Activist to Leader of South Africa's Coalition Government
RFI
Cyril Ramaphosa, the former trade unionist and key participant in the fight against apartheid, is set to be given a second mandate as South Africa's president, albeit without an… Read more »
Angola: Angola Becomes First Country to Join African Criminal Court
HRW
Malabo Protocol Presents Opportunities, Risks for Human Rights and Justice in Africa Read more »
Tunisia: Temperatures This Week Will Rise to 44 Degrees
Tunis Afrique Presse
Temperatures will rise on Saturday, June 15. Highs will be between 38 and 43 degrees, except in the extreme north-west and Cap Bon, as well as on the south-east coast, where they… Read more »
South Africa: I Will Work With All Parties, Says Newly Elected Speaker Didiza
SAnews.gov.za
The newly elected Speaker of the National Assembly (NA) of the seventh administration, Thoko Didiza, has committed to ensure that Parliamentary debates are conducted within the… Read more »
Sudan: A Senior RSF Commander Killed in North Darfur
Ayin English
The commander of Rapid Support Operations in the Darfur region of western Sudan, General Ali Yaqoub Jibril, was killed in battles that took place between his forces and the army… Read more »
Ethiopia: Human Rights Violations, Abuse Threaten Reconciliation, Peace in Ethiopia
VOA
United Nations human rights chief Volker Türk is calling on warring parties in northern Ethiopia to lay down their arms, warning that human rights violations and abuses amid… Read more »
Niger: 600 US Troops Remain in Niger As Withdrawal Continues
VOA
About 600 U.S. military personnel remain in Niger, as American troops continue to withdraw from the country before a mid-September deadline, according to a senior U.S. defense… Read more »
Egypt: Egypt - Authorities Must Release Protesters and Activists Detained Over Palestine Solidarity
AI London
Over 123 people arrested for peacefully protesting, posting comments online, hanging signs or writing slogans on walls Read more »
Africa: AU Commission Convenes 20th Senior Officials Meeting of the Coordination Committee of the Africa-Arab Partnership
African Union
The African Union Commission department of Partnerships & Resource Mobilization convened the 20th Senior Officials Meeting of the Coordination Committee of the Africa-Arab… Read more »
South Africa: 138 Boys Rescued From Illegal 'Initiation Schools'
Agenzia Fides
A total of 138 boys were rescued by the police after they were kidnapped from illegal initiation schools in several locations in the province of Gauteng, according to local press… Read more »