April 24
Africa: Strong Calls for Innovative Financing, Reform of International Financial System to Achieve SDGs in Africa
New Times
In a strong call to stakeholders at the opening of the tenth Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD-10) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Amina Mohammed, the UN Deputy… Read more »
Africa: AU Chief Warns of Rising Terrorism Threats in Africa
New Times
African Union (AU) Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat has expressed serious concern about the escalating challenges of terrorism and violent extremism affecting the African… Read more »
Nigeria: Bandits Kill Three, Abduct Eight in Fresh Kaduna Attacks
Premium Times
Yahaya Dan Salio, the member representing Kakangi constituency in the State House of Assembly, confirmed the incident Read more »
Nigeria: Veteran Actor Zulu Adigwe Is Dead
Premium Times
Adigwe, a first-class graduate in Theatre Arts at the University of Ibadan, became a household name in 1987 after playing Mr B for seven years in the sitcom Basi and Company. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Arrives Netherlands On State Visit
Vanguard
President Bola Tinubu has arrived in the Netherlands on a state visit. Read more »
Kenya: Traffic Disruptions in Various Parts of the Country After Heavy Rains
Capital FM
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has warned of traffic disruptions on various roads across the country, following the flooding situation that has been caused by… Read more »
Nigeria: African Leaders, Heads of Govts, UN Adopt Abuja Declaration in Tackling Terrorism
Vanguard
African leaders, including Heads of State and Government, Ministers of Defence, National Security Advisors, representatives of regional organisations, UN and others, have adopted… Read more »
South Africa: SA's Most Dedicated Courier Braves Mdumbi River to Deliver Parcel
Daily Maverick
South Africa needs everyday champions. We have seen the impact they have on hope and positivity, on businesses, demonstrating that the current doesn't always move in one direction. Read more »
Africa: 'Until We Make it Clear There Are Consequences For Rape - Real, Dire consequences - We Will Never Turn the Tide of It'
UN Women
UN Women Goodwill Ambassador, award-winning playwright and actor Danai Gurira has delivered today powerful remarks at the UN Security Council during the annual open… Read more »
Africa: World Malaria Day 2024: 'Accelerating The Fight Against Malaria for a More Equitable World'
WHO
On this World Malaria Day 2024, we unite under the theme "Accelerating the fight against malaria for a more equitable world." This theme, which is in sync with this year’s… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Legislators Grill RBZ Governor Mushayavanhu Over ZiG's Failure to Purchase Fuel
New Zimbabwe
The Reserve Bank Governor (RBZ) John Mushayavanhu has said fuel pricing is being negotiated with suppliers and the outcome of the meetings will soon be made public. Read more »
Nigeria: NERC Transfers Regulatory Oversight of Electricity Market in Ekiti, Ondo
Premium Times
The nation's electricity market was previously centralised until the presidential assent to the amendment of relevant portions of the Nigerian Constitution last year. Read more »
Uganda: Kalungu Family Searches for Woman Who Has Been Missing for Two Months
Nile Post
The family of Maria Teddy Namugga who went missing two months ago in Kalungu district are still searching for her whereabouts . Read more »
Nigeria: Initiative Increases Enrolment in Kebbi Schools
Premium Times
Alongside Sokoto and Yobe States, Kebbi is ranked high on the list of states with high number of out-of-school children in Nigeria. Read more »
Sudan: Latest Global Nutrition Data Reveals Extent of Famine Risk and 'Widespread Death'
UN News
Dangerous levels of acute hunger affected a staggering 281.6 million people last year - the fifth year in a row that food insecurity has worsened - heightening growing fears of… Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame's Delight At Arsenal's Demolition of Chelsea
New Times
President Paul Kagame has praised Arsenal for their impressive performance during Tuesday night's 5-0 humiliating victory over Chelsea a 5-0 to open a three-point lead in the… Read more »
Nigeria: Why I Didn't Apply for Super Eagles Job - Enyeama
Vanguard
Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama has explained why he chose not to apply for the head coaching position of the national team. Read more »
Nigeria: Meet Shehu Balami, Young Nigerian Engineer Who Invented Solid-Fuel Rocket
Vanguard
Shehu Saleh Balami is a Nigerian engineer who designed and invented a solid-fuel rocket, the first ever in the world. Read more »
Nigeria: FAAN Reopens Lagos Runway After Dana Incident
Vanguard
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has notified the public and all stakeholders that runway 18L/36R has been reopened for flight operations at about 8 p.m. Read more »
April 23
South Africa: Johannesburg Power Outage Threatens Critical Healthcare - South African News Briefs - April 23, 2024
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Liberia: Supreme Court Rules Against Boakai's Romoval Of Tenured Officials
FrontPageAfrica
The government of Liberia has failed to win four landmark tenure cases regarding heads of four agencies: the Liberia Telecommunications Authority, Governance Commission, Liberia… Read more »
Africa: Skills and Attributes The Next UN Leader Needs [analysis]
IPS
What makes an effective UN Secretary-General? Read more »
Djibouti: Dozens Dead, Missing After Migrant Boat Sinks Off Djibouti
DW
It is the latest tragedy on a route that has become popular among thousands of migrants trying to reach Gulf countries from the Horn of Africa. Read more »
Malawi: Malawi Takes Steps to End Poverty Among Women and Girls
VOA
Malawi and its development partners are trying something new to help the country's most vulnerable women and girls get out of extreme poverty. Besides enhancing their… Read more »
Rwanda: UK's Newly Passed 'Safety in Rwanda' Bill Is Anything but Safe - UN Officials
UN News
Following the United Kingdom Parliament's passage of the "Safety of Rwanda" bill, two top UN officials sounded an alarm on Tuesday about its harmful impact on global… Read more »