July 09
Congo-Kinshasa: Humanitarian Ceasefire in North Kivu - Opportunity to Provide Aid or Opportunity to Rearm?
Agenzia Fides
There are two important new developments in the forgotten war in North Kivu, in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo: the first is the two-week humanitarian ceasefire that… Read more »
Nigeria: Father Mikah Suleiman Released
Agenzia Fides
"I thank you for your prayers for my rescue", Father Mikah Suleiman thanked those who prayed for his release. In a video posted on social media, the Nigerian priest kidnapped on… Read more »
Sudan: Ethiopian Prime Minister Arrives in Port Sudan
SNA
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed arrived on Tuesday in the country on an official visit during which he will hold bilateral talks with President of the Transitional Sovereignty… Read more »
Ethiopia: Joint Talks Between Sudan and Ethiopia Kicks Off
SNA
A sitting of Joint talks between Sudan and Ethiopia began Tuesday, at the Guest House in Port Sudan, where the Sudanese side was chaired by President of the Transitional… Read more »
Morocco: U.S. State Department Report Praises Morocco's Growing Efforts Against Human Trafficking (Commission)
MAP
Morocco's National Commission for the Coordination of Measures to Combat and Prevent trafficking in Persons (CNCLT) has taken note of the publication of the US State Department's… Read more »
Morocco: Morocco Convinced UN Umbrella Necessary to Confer Legitimacy to Libyan Crisis Solution (FM)
MAP
Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates Nasser Bourita said, here Monday, that Morocco is convinced that the UN umbrella is necessary to confer… Read more »
Nigeria: Under IGP Kayode Egbetokun's Leadership, Nigerian Police Worse Off As Media Oppression Tool
Premium Times
On IGP Egbetokun's watch, the personnel of the Nigerian police have harassed and intimidated journalists without consequences - and he has been loudly silent about it. Read more »
South Africa: Is Cape Town's Drop in Business Robbery a Cause for Concern? [analysis]
ISS
A fall in business robberies over the past decade could indicate rising levels of extortion and organised crime. Read more »
South Sudan: Ethiopia-South Sudan Economic Integration: Why Infrastructure Connectivity Is Key for Peace and Prosperity [opinion]
Addis Standard
Historical Context and Diplomatic Ties Read more »
Kenya: Raila, Kalonzo Witness Assent of IEBC Bill 2024 At Kicc
Capital FM
Azimio leader Raila Odinga and his Wiper party counterpart Kalonzo Musyoka on Tuesday witnessed the assent of IEBC Bill 2024 into law at the Kenyatta International Convention… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: How the International Financial System Exports Extinction to the DRC [analysis]
African Arguments
Biodiversity loss from unequal mining deals is not a glitch. It's the logical end point of multiple transnational pressures. Read more »
West Africa: New Sahel Confederation Challenges Regional Order As Ecowas Seeks Dialogue
RFI
The military heads of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger convened for the inaugural summit of the Confederation of the Sahel States (AES). The leaders emphasised territorial and popular… Read more »
Liberia: LDEA Destroys Illicit Drugs Worth Over L$60m
Liberian Observer
The Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) has destroyed a massive cache of illicit drugs valued at over 60 million Liberian Dollars in a decisive effort to combat drug consumption… Read more »
Ethiopia: Cornerstone Laid for Bus Assembly in Mekelle Town With an Outlay of 564 Million Birr Capital
ENA
A cornerstone has been laid for the construction of a company in Mekelle town that will assemble various types of buses, with an investment capital of 564 million birr. Read more »
Uganda: Woman Delivers Baby Boy At Accident Scene
Nile Post
The unidentified women developed labour pains while in a taxi and deliver at Nile Stage before she was conveyed to Jinja hospital. Read more »
Ethiopia: Economists Foresee Drastic Measures to Boost Tax Revenue
Ethiopian Herald
Government's drastic measures to raise tax revenue are crucial for expanding basic infrastructure and services and ensuring social justice, according to economists. Read more »
East Africa: Scaling Up the Role of Early Warning Systems to Avert Climate Change Related Disaster
Ethiopian Herald
The Horn of Africa region is well known for its continuous vulnerability to outcomes of climate change especially drought and flood. Such disasters have claimed the lives of tens… Read more »
Ethiopia: 'Ethiopia's Diplomatic Ties With Neighboring Nations Are On the Biases of Lasting Interests, ' - PM Abiy Ahmed (Phd)
Ethiopian Herald
Among the questions presented to Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed when he was attending the 36th regular session of the House of Representatives were those which related to Ethiopia's… Read more »
Nigeria: Pressure Mounts On Govt to Release Nnamdi Kanu
Daily Trust
Pressure is being intensified on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration to release Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), the… Read more »
Uganda: I Am the Official FDC President - Amuriat
Nile Post
Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) president, party Patrick Oboi Amuriat has denounced party interim leadership claims peddled by the Katonga faction whom he also labeled as… Read more »
Kenya: MSF Hands Over Opioid-Subsitution Therapy Project in Kenya
MSF
After five years, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) handed over our Medically Assisted Therapy (MAT) treatment facilities for people who use drugs in Kiambu, Kenya to… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Bringing Healthcare to Artisanal Miners in Zimbabwe
MSF
In Zimbabwe, limited access to basic health services in artisanal and small-scale mining characterises the harsh realities of excessive exposure to silica-containing dust,… Read more »
Africa: New Research Shows Small Lifestyle Changes Are Linked to Differences in Teen Mental Health Over Time [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Judging by recent headlines and policy ideas, you might think screen time is the only lifestyle behaviour influencing teen wellbeing. Read more »
Nigeria: Abuja Man Who Attempted Suicide Risks One Year in Jail - Official
Premium Times
The case has reignited concerns over Nigerian laws criminalising attempted suicide. Read more »
South Africa: Top Gauteng Hospital Appointments Queried After Public Protector Finding [analysis]
Daily Maverick
The Gauteng Department of Health says it will take measures to monitor whether hospital managers are qualified for the job after a Public Protector finding on the former Tembisa… Read more »