South Africa: 9 Ruling Party Supporters Killed in Bus Crash After Rally - South African News Briefs - February 26, 2024

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Burkina Faso: Gunmen Killed 15 in Deadly Church Attack

At least 15 people were killed on Sunday in an attack by gunmen on a church in Burkina Faso's north-eastern town of  Essakane, the BBC has reported. Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire: Ivory Coast: Presidential pardon - 51 prisoners including General Dogbo Blé and several pro-Soro concerned

Cote d'Ivoire President Alassane Ouattara granted presidential pardons to 51 civilians and military staff convicted of offenses committed during the post-electoral crises and for… Read more »

Senegal: President Macky Sall Calls for Talks to Set Election Date

During his interview with the Senegalese press held on February 22, President Macky Sall made an announcement: "On April 2, my mission ends at the head of Senegal." This… Read more »

West Africa: Ecowas to Become First Subregion in World to Develop '30 by 30' Plan

Just over one year ago, the world came together to agree upon a landmark new deal for nature. The Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (K-M GBF) was signed into action on… Read more »

Africa: Why Investing in Teachers is Critical to the Future of Every African Child Deserves

2024 is the African Union year of Education, but when we step into a classroom and see more than a hundred students to one teacher, our hearts sink. Of course, we will see angelic… Read more »

Sudan: South Sudan Refugees Among Those Killed in Sudan Army Strike

Darfur24 reports that a Sudanese army air strike left five cilivians dead and injuring several in  Tadamon and the old Zariba in the city of El Daein, the capital of East… Read more »

Niger: Ecowas Prepares to Lift Sanctions on Niger - Report

According to information from Jeune Afrique, regional organization Ecowas will lift the economic sanctions on Niger "soon" - a decision made after the coup on July 26, 2023, by… Read more »

Senegal: 'Why Should We Call for a Dialogue? Dialogue for Whom? With Whom and About What?'

There is a right time for everything, including dialogue, which is what President Macky Sall is calling for. A short time before the start of the electoral campaign, he has chosen… Read more »

Liberia: Liberia Gets First Woman as Defence Minister

Retired brigadier general Geraldine George is the new Liberian defence minister - the first time a woman occupies the post, albeit in an acting capacity. President Joseph… Read more »

Senegal: More Protests, Govt Suspends Internet Again as Sall Talks National Dialogue

The civil society collective against the postponement of the presidential election of February 25, 2024, announced the postponement of the “silent march” scheduled for… Read more »

Senegal: U.S. 'Saddened' By More Deaths During Protests Against Poll Postponement

The U.S. expressed "pain and sadness" after the death in Senegal of two demonstrators in Senegal in clashes with the police. However, France24 and RFI puts the number of deaths at… Read more »

Tanzania: President Suluhu's Condolence Message After Former PM Lowassa's Death

Former Tanzania PM Lowassa died in Dar es Salaam on February 10. Read more »

Senegal: Student Killed During Dakar Protests

A young man was killed during these clashes, reports our correspondent in Dakar, Juliette Dubois. He was a student at Gaston Berger University. Read more »

Senegal: Police, Protesters Clash During Demonstrations Against Poll Postponement

Protesters responded to the call from civil society and a coalition of political parties against President Macky Sall's decision to postpone the presidential election from February… Read more »

Africa: African Great Lakes Annual Meeting Shows Why Intercontinental Collaboration Is Essential

As the snow and frost and ice and seemingly inhumane levels of cold continue to plague North America in the midst of their 'arctic' winter, here in Kenya we… Read more »

Africa: War of Influence at COP 10 - The Intricate Dance Between WHO, Bloomberg Philanthropies, and Harm Reduction Advocates

The 10th Conference of the Parties (COP10) to the World Health Organization's (WHO) Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) is currently held in Panama until February 10th,… Read more »

South Africa: Foreign Minister Pandor Says Israel Targeting Her After ICJ Genocide Case

The South African Minister of International Relations Naledi Pandor said she's been receiving threats after the country filed a complaint against Israel at the International Court… Read more »

Africa: COP10 - The Apparent Link Between Taxation And Illicit Trade

The 10th Conference of the Parties (COP10) to the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) is currently taking place in Panama, until… Read more »

Africa: COP10 - Debate on Novel tobacco and Nicotine Products; It is High time to Listen to Each Other

Delegates from around the world are gathering in Panama City since Feb 5th for the 10th Conference of the Parties (COP10) to the World Health Organization’s (WHO)… Read more »

South Africa: No Leaders of Opposition EFF in Parliament for Ramaphosa's State of Nation

The Western Cape High Court upheld the ban placed on some opposition party leaders from attending President Cyril Ramaphosa's State of the Nation Address (SONA) tomorrow -… Read more »

Africa: COP 10 - Health And Politics: Is There A Lack Of Transparency ?

The tenth Conference of Parties (COP 10) of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) meeting on the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) is currently underway in… Read more »

Africa: COP 10 - Does the Implementation of the FCTC Exclude the People Most Affected by Tobacco?

Tobacco continues to affect the entire planet. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the number of smokers is estimated at 1.1 billion smokers in 2025 if recent trends… Read more »

Africa: COP 10 - Tobacco Growers' Share Concerns Over WHO Decisions

A large group of premium tobacco producers and workers from a few tobacco growers’ countries, Colombia, Panama, Honduras and Nicaragua, have protested on February 5th in… Read more »

Senegal: Mobile Internet Cut to 'Break Tension'

To break the tension perceptible in Senegal and particularly in Dakar since the postponement of the presidential election, the country's authorities decided to take measures,… Read more »