June 27
Africa: Quality Education Delivers Growth - but Africa's Scorecard Remains Poor [analysis]
ISS
The African Union has dedicated 2024 to improving education, a task requiring new thinking and rapid technological adoption. Read more »
Ethiopia: Draft Asset Recovery Bill Aligns With Int'l Practice - Minister
Ethiopian Herald
The draft Asset Recovery Proclamation that is referred to the House of People's Representatives aligns with international laws and constitutional mandates concerning economic… Read more »
Sudan: Sudanese Refugees Trapped in Ethiopian Forest Call for 'Immediate Evacuation'
The New Humanitarian
'We cannot sleep because of the threat of snakes, scorpions, and heavy rain.' Read more »
Uganda: Mass Arrests in Uganda, as Hundreds Gather Worldwide Urging China to Halt
350Africa.org
Hundreds of people gathered outside Chinese embassies and financial institutions in 10 countries today - with another action expected to take place on the 28th in Washington DC -… Read more »
Africa: Pan-African Parliament Workshopon AU Theme Highlights Urgent Need for Educational Reform Across Africa
African Union
The Pan-African Parliament convened, in collaboration with African Union (AU) institutions, partner organisations, and academic institutions, a pivotal workshop on the AU Theme for… Read more »
Kenya: A Sea Change in Kenya [blog]
CFR
Kenya's protests mark a generational revolution in the country's politics. Read more »
Uganda: NEMA Destroys Crops in Rwampara Wetlands
Nile Post
The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) have destroyed gardens and plantations in Orunyere wetland in Rwampara District. Read more »
Ethiopia: Lucy, Discovered 50 Years Ago in Ethiopia, Stood Just 3.5 Feet Tall [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
In 1974, on a survey in Hadar in the remote badlands of Ethiopia, U.S. paleoanthropologist Donald Johanson and graduate student Tom Gray found a piece of an elbow joint jutting… Read more »
Uganda: Amid Adaptations to Changes in Weather, Ugandans Call for Collective Climate Action
Afrobarometer
Seven in 10 citizens say crop failure has become more severe in their area over the past 10 years. Read more »
Africa: African Standby Force@20 - Time for Operationalisation
Daily Trust
The African Standby Force (ASF), established by the African Union (AU) to implement the continent's right to intervene in situations that require military force, just clocked 20… Read more »
Nigeria: Reactions As Fire Guts Section of Dangote Refinery
Daily Trust
Reactions yesterday trailed the minor fire outbreak at a section of Dangote refinery with some groups warning against sabotage against the refinery. Read more »
Nigeria: Microsoft Not Leaving Nigeria - CEO
Daily Trust
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Microsoft Nigeria plc, Mrs. Ola William has debunked the rumour making the rounds that Microsoft was winding up to leave… Read more »
Nigeria: Conte Accepts Osimhen's Quit Notice From Napoli
This Day
New Napoli Coach, Antonio Conte, has confirmed that he has accepted that Victor Osimhen will quit the Serie A club this summer. Read more »
Nigeria: AFD Puts Investment in Nigeria At 4.1bn Euros in 15 Years
This Day
Agence Française de Développement (AFD) Group, a public financial institution that implements the policy defined by the French Government, has stated that it has… Read more »
West Africa: Nigeria Borrowed N7.71 Tr in Q1 2024 - Dmo
Daily Trust
The Debt Management Office (DMO) yesterday clarified that Nigeria's fresh borrowing was N7.71 trillion in the first quarter of 2024. Read more »
Nigeria: Niger Mining Pit Collapse - Over 30 Still Trapped, 3 Weeks After
Daily Trust
4 mutilated bodies recovered in 2 days Operation done manually - Victims' families Read more »
Southern Africa: Govt Approves SADC Charter On Women
The Herald
Zimbabwe has approved the signing and ratification of the organisation charter for the SADC Women in Science, Engineering and Technology Organisation, Minister of Information,… Read more »
Zimbabwe: 2nd Republic Tackles Drug Abuse Menace
The Herald
The Government has employed a whole-of-society approach to decisively deal with the scourge of drugs and substance abuse which could undermine the country's development goals if… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Nation Takes a Stand Against Drug Abuse
The Herald
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Africa: African Legislators Urged to Increase Education Budgets
The Herald
African parliaments have been challenged to use their responsibility in passing national budgets to ensure more resources are channelled towards funding education. Read more »
Angola: Angolan President Meets With Côte d'Ivoire Counterpart
ANGOP
Angolan president João Lourenço on Thursday met with his counterpart from Côte d'Ivoire, Alassane Ouattara, in Abidjan, to discuss ways to boost bilateral… Read more »
Angola: Angolan Elderly Woman Celebrates 118 Years
ANGOP
The Angolan elderly Mariana André de Sousa, resident in Sapú, municipality of Kilamba Kiaxi, Luanda, celebrated 118 years old on June 17, 2024, having faith as the… Read more »
Ethiopia: PM Abiy Inaugurates Renovated Mexico-Sar Bet Route As Part of Addis Corridor Dev't
ENA
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has inaugurated tonight the newly renovated Mexico-Sar Bet route as part of the ongoing Addis Ababa corridor development endeavors. Read more »
Ghana: IMF Executive Board Meets On Ghana Today June 28 With a High Expectation of a Positive Outcome
Accra Times
The Executive Board of the IMF meets today June 28 to consider Ghana's second review with expectations of a positive outcome Read more »
Liberia: Winning-Way Deaf School Faces Financial Crisis
New Republic
The Winning-Way School for the Deaf, a leading institution enabling hearing-impaired students to thrive academically, is in dire need of financial support to sustain its… Read more »