June 27
Africa: Mpox - What to Watch Out for, Treatment and What to Worry About [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The new strain of the mpox virus is spreading quickly along the eastern border of the Democratic Republic of Congo and is "the most dangerous yet", says the World Health… Read more »
Uganda: ICC Trust Fund for Dominic Ongwen Victims Appeals for Funding [press release]
ICC
The Trust Fund for Victims (TFV) at the International Criminal Court (ICC) calls for immediate voluntary contributions for the expeditious delivery of reparations to victims of… Read more »
Kenya: Dear Haiti, Our Kenyan Police Are a Problem [opinion]
The New Humanitarian
'As they arrive on your doorstep, all I can offer is an apology for the burden we have unfortunately brought upon you.' Read more »
Malawi: Activists Differ On the Impending National 'Shut Down' Demonstrations
Nyasa Times
Some renowned human rights activist in the country have differed on the impending national wide demonstrations which some concerned citizens led by some human rights activists have… Read more »
Kenya: As Kenyan President Ruto Ticks Off His to-Do List From US State Visit, We Review Some of His Claims, Including On Peacekeeping
Africa Check
As Kenyan president Ruto ticks off his to-do list from US state visit, we review some of his claims, including on peacekeeping Read more »
South Africa: False! Old Claim About Life-Saving Benefits of Drinking Hot Water Resurfaces in South Africa
Africa Check
False! Old claim about life-saving benefits of drinking hot water resurfaces in South Africa Read more »
Uganda: Museveni's Renewed Stance On Corruption Leaves Many Guessing
Nile Post
After 40 years of the same rhetoric and familiar story lines, opposition and analysts have punched holes in President Museveni's fight against corruption. Read more »
South Africa: Cutting Edge Robotic Surgery - Beacons of Excellence At Two Cape Town Public Hospitals
spotlight
Within South Africa's beleaguered public health sector - unsettled by budget cuts, understaffing, and divisive NHI legislation - cutting edge surgical robots that have been used to… Read more »
Kenya: 7 People Injured During Homa Bay Protests
Capital FM
Seven people have suffered police gunshot wounds and rushed to Homa Bay county Teaching and Referral Hospital following protests in Homa Bay Town. Read more »
Kenya: Opposition Coalition Files Petition Against Army Deployment to Stop Protests
Capital FM
Azimio La Umoja has filed petition under certificate of urgency against KDF deployment to quell protests ahead of a ruling on a similar case by the Law Society of Kenya (LSK). Read more »
Uganda: Gold Miners Urged to Dump Mercury Use
Observer
More than 31,000 artisanal gold miners in Uganda, with a huge percentage of them women, in collaboration with Planet Gold Uganda and Global Rights Alert, are working towards… Read more »
Nigeria: After Residents' Protest, Distribution Firm Moves to End 10-Year Power Outage in Ibadan Communities
Premium Times
"As a customer-centric company, we have held over 10 meetings with the community leaders to explain the situation and how we intend to improve service delivery," an IBEDC official… Read more »
Nigeria: Reps Grant Tinubu's Request to Extend 2023 Budget, Supplementary Appropriation Act
Premium Times
The lawmakers approved President Tinubu's request after a 30-minute closed-door session that followed the rowdy plenary session earlier in the day. Read more »
Africa: Journalists Attacked By Police During Protest in Nairobi [press release]
IFJ
Collins Olunga, a journalist with AFP in Nairobi, suffered an injury caused by a teargas canister thrown at him by police and was transferred to a hospital. Kenya Broadcasting… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia's Cabinet Identifies Key National Security Threats
Shabelle
Somalia's cabinet has endorsed a comprehensive national security threat assessment document identifying terrorism, separatism, state fragility, open borders, foreign interference,… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Braces for More Protests Despite Presidential Hold On Unpopular Tax Bill
VOA
Kenya braced for more protests in the capital, Nairobi, Thursday, despite an announcement by President William Ruto to put on hold an unpopular tax bill that sparked deadly riots. Read more »
Liberia: 'Christians Enjoy Preferential Treatment,' U.S. Report Says
Liberian Observer
The U.S. Department of State report on religious freedom sheds light on religious biases against Muslims, others. Read more »
Somalia: Intense Tribal Conflict Erupts in Central Somalia Amid Al-Shabaab War
Shabelle
In the early hours of the morning, a fierce tribal war broke out between two powerful tribal militias from the Saad and Leelakase clans in the Mudug region. Read more »
Kenya: Police Set Up Roadblocks As More Protests Loom
DW
More anti-government protests seem likely in Kenya despite President Ruto's withdrawal of contentious tax hikes. Clashes at rallies on Tuesday led to the deaths of more than 20… Read more »
Mozambique: Conflict in Northern Mozambique Puts Education At Risk
HRW
The good news is that during 2022 and 2023, attacks on schools in Mozambique significantly decreased, according to a report released last week. The bad news is that Mozambique has… Read more »
South Africa: Proteas Qualify for T20 World Cup Final - South African News Briefs - June 27, 2024
allAfrica
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Africa: A 'Trilobite Pompeii' - Perfectly Preserved Fossils of Ancient Sea Critters Found Buried in Volcanic Ash [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
If you've ever visited the fossil gallery of a natural history museum -- or its gift shop, for that matter -- you've probably seen the armoured body remains (or exoskeletons) of an… Read more »
South Africa: Why SA's Health Department Will Send Flood and Heatwave Warnings to Pregnant Women
Daily Maverick
The chance of a miscarriage or stillbirth can be up to 8% higher during floods or long periods of heat than in normal times. That's why the health department will soon send… Read more »
Africa: Commissioner Muchanga Calls for Action On Illicit Financial Flows
African Union
Aspiration 1 of Africa's continental development blueprint Agenda 2063 emphasizes the critical goal for the continent to achieve prosperity based on inclusive growth and… Read more »
Africa: Global Leaders Address Security and Peacekeeping Challenges At UN Police Summit
UN News
Police chiefs and government leaders convened at UN Headquarters on Thursday for the opening session of UNCOPS 2024. Read more »