June 27
West Africa: Sahel - Navigating Germany's Development Cooperation
DW
Faced with military-led governments across Africa's Sahel region, grassroots organizations and their German partners are seeking fresh foundations for their continued cooperation. Read more »
Sudan: Sudan Experiencing Unprecedented Hunger, Food Security Experts Say
VOA
A new U.N.-backed report says hunger in war-torn Sudan is at unprecedented levels, with more than 25 million people experiencing emergency levels of hunger, 755,000 in catastrophic… Read more »
Zimbabwe: U.S. Denies Zimbabwe's Claims It Is Militarizing Zambia
VOA
The head of U.S. Africa Command denied Thursday claims by Zimbabwean government officials that Washington is setting up a military base in neighboring Zambia and wants to move… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Police Use Excessive Force Because They're Serving Political Elites, Not the Public - Policy Analyst [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Public protests in Kenya have often been criminalised, leading to brutal police crackdowns. This played out in recent protests against the cost of living in Kenya, and amid an… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Protests Happened in Every Major Urban Centre - Why These Spaces Are Explosive [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Kenya has a long history of protests. Mass protests took place during the colonial period and continued in the post-independence era. Read more »
South Africa: Peter Randall - a Pioneering Publisher Who Established the Radical Ravan Press in South Africa [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Peter Randall, a pioneering South African activist publisher and educator, passed away on 5 June 2024 in Johannesburg. He was the co-founder of Ravan Press, which published books… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa's Political Monopoly Has Been Broken - Could It Help the Economy? [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Over the last decade or so there has been something of a revolution in economics. The long held belief that unfettered markets deliver good outcomes for all is now overwhelmingly… Read more »
Sudan: Famine Risk Is Real for 14 Areas of Sudan Amid Ongoing Fighting
UN News
The risk of widespread famine in Sudan caused by war there was confirmed on Thursday by leading hunger experts who warned that the country faces "the worst levels of acute food… Read more »
Africa: Saving Soils in Africa the Only Path Left to a Future
The Herald
Could the soil of Africa be developing an unstoppable malaise that will transform our continent from an innocent victim of climate change into its main driver? Read more »
Namibia: Vaccine Sceptics Lose Case Against Govt
Namibian
A group of Covid-19 vaccination sceptics yesterday lost a High Court case directing the government to provide them with information on the safety and efficacy of vaccines against… Read more »
Namibia: Are Namibians Open to Chronic Disease Screening?
Namibian
When was your last check-up? Read more »
Uganda: May 2024 Photo of Ugandan MP Used to Falsely Claim That Kenyan Protestors Attacked Legislator in June
Africa Check
May 2024 photo of Ugandan MP used to falsely claim that Kenyan protestors attacked legislator in June Read more »
Kenya: Northern Kenya Leaders Condemn Gachagua's Remarks Undermining NIS, Presidency
Capital FM
Northern Kenya leaders have condemned Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's 'reckless remarks' undermining the National Intelligence Service (NIS). Read more »
Namibia: Men Urged Not to Fear Rectal Examinations
New Era
The tricky thing about men is to tell them it's time to have their prostate tested because the media has put so much emphasis on that test, which is seen as invasive, while it is… Read more »
Namibia: Teaming Up to Tackle Mental Health ... Central Hospital to Get Facelift
New Era
The Diamond Association of Namibia (Diaman) donated to the Windhoek Central Hospital for the renovation and modernisation of its mental health unit, and to address critical needs… Read more »
Nigeria: Exclusive - Nasu, SSANU Hold Meetings Over Withheld Salaries As Calls for Strike Intensify
Premium Times
SSANU and NASU members said the government has opted to dare the consequences "of its preferential treatment of one union over the others," especially considering Wednesday's… Read more »
Mozambique: Constitutional Council Rejects Appeal Against Alliance Symbol
AIM
The Constitutional Council, Mozambique's highest body in matters of constitutional and electoral law, has rejected an attempt by a minor political party, the United Congress of… Read more »
Sudan: Sudan Is Facing an Unprecedented Hunger Catastrophe, Say UN Agency Chiefs [press release]
WFP
New data reveals that over 750,000 people are experiencing catastrophic levels of food insecurity with 25.6 million people in crisis levels of hunger ROME/NEW YORK - Alarming new… Read more »
Sudan: Sudan Hunger Crisis - WFP Calls for Funds and Humanitarian Access to Avert Famine
WFP
New IPC report charts 755,000 people at the highest level of food insecurity in world's biggest hunger crisis, World Food Programme warns Read more »
Ethiopia: Police in Oromia's East Hararghe Zone Crack Down On Waaqeffannaa Faithful, Detain More Than 80
Addis Standard
Police in Babile district of the East Hararghe zone in the Oromia region detained more than 80 Waaqeffannaa believers in a raid during the East Hararghe Zone Waaqeffannaa believers… Read more »
South Africa: Gauteng Non-Profit Organisations Reject Findings of Province's Forensic Probe
GroundUp
Six out of 13 drug rehabs previously funded by the Gauteng Social Development Department are now "under investigation" Read more »
Nigeria: Abuja Estate Residents Live in Fear Over Frequent Attacks By Kidnappers
Premium Times
Kidnappers have raided Leisure Court Estate, Sabon Lugbe, Abuja, several times this year Read more »
Egypt: Three-Year Prison Sentence for Anti-Torture Protester a 'Travesty of Justice' [press release]
AI London
On 26 June Egypt's Emergency State Security Criminal Court (ESSC) sentenced protester Mahmoud Hussein to three years in prison for wearing an anti-torture T-Shirt. He was arrested… Read more »
Nigeria: Rowdy Session in Reps Over Tinubu's Request to Extend 2023 Budget, Supplementary Act
Premium Times
The opposition to the president's request forced the lawmakers into an executive session amid loud booing from members of the opposition parties. Read more »
Ghana: Ghana Ranks Ninth On Top 10 Tourist Destinations in Africa
Accra Times
In Africa, South Africa takes the number one spot as the preferred destination by tourists, followed by Mauritius, Botswana, and Kenya Read more »