Africa: All of Africa Today - April 28, 2025

 'Majority Bloc' Seeks Re-Argument of Liberia Legislative Impasse Read more »

South Africa: Athlete Elroy Gelant Smashes 31-Year-Old Record - South African News Briefs - April 28, 2025

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South Africa: Table Mountain Fire Forces Mass Evacuations

At least 190 households were evacuated from fire-threatened neighbourhoods in Cape Town as crews battled at least five active fire lines in the city's South Peninsula, reports EWN. Read more »

Sierra Leone: Sierra Leone's Vision for Transforming Women's, Children's, and Adolescents' Health

Investing in the health of women, children, and adolescents yields significant economic returns: increased productivity, reduced healthcare costs, and a more resilient future… Read more »

South Africa: Embracing the Freedom to Lead with Purpose in the Communications Sector - Nombulelo Malinga

Today, as South Africa marks Freedom Day, we reflect not only on the political freedoms earned, but also on the new frontiers we are free to choose: to lead, to innovate, and to… Read more »

Africa: We Finally Have A Shot at Ending Malaria, But We Must Scale Up To Save Lives

Almost six years ago, we embarked on a journey to address one of the deadliest diseases on the African continent – malaria. In 2019, Burkina Faso, where nearly 5,000 children… Read more »

Africa: All of Africa Today - April 25, 2025

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Africa: Price of Key DR-TB Medicine Drops 25% as TB Alliance's Multi-Manufacturer Strategy Expands Access 

TB Alliance's third licensed manufacturer makes pretomanid available through the Global Drug Facility, further improving affordability and… Read more »

South Africa: Power Utility Eskom Suspends Power Cuts - South African News Briefs - April 25, 2025

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Africa: AfdB Candidates for President Share Their Visions

The countdown has begun for the five candidates aspiring to the presidency of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group, which will hold its Annual Meetings from May 26 to 29,… Read more »

Ethiopia: 'WFP's Operations Are at Breaking Point' - Hundreds of Thousands Will Suffer

Ethiopia is facing a deteriorating humanitarian crisis, with the World Food Programme (WFP) warning of rising hunger and malnutrition as a funding shortfall forces the UN to cut… Read more »

Africa: All of Africa Today - April 24, 2025

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South Africa: Finance Minister Suspends VAT Hike

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana scrapped the planned 0.5% Value Added Tax (VAT) increase, which was set to take effect on May 1, keeping the VAT rate at 15%. Read more »

South Africa: Gauteng Arrests Hijackers Wearing Police Uniforms - South African News Briefs - April 24, 2025

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Africa: A Broken Promise - Why Foreign Aid Needs a Democratic Reset

For the past several months, foreign aid has been in freefall. The massive cuts by the U.S., the world’s largest donor country, provided a new cover for even more… Read more »

Ghana: Mahama's Attempt to Remove Chief Justice Torkornoo Draws Criticism

Ghanaian President John Mahama suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, marking the first time a sitting chief justice was suspended in the country's history. Read more »

Africa: All of Africa Today - April 23, 2025

Liberia High Court Declares Removal of Speaker Unconstitutional Read more »

South Africa: Overcrowding Woes at Pollsmoor Prison - South African News Briefs - April 23, 2025

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Madagascar: French President Macron Heads to Madagascar to Discuss Regional Cooperation and Development

French President Emmanuel Macron is set to arrive in Madagascar on Wednesday, April 23, for a two-day state visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and reinforcing… Read more »

Africa: All of Africa Today - April 22, 2025

 Ecowas Deliberates Exit of Sahel States From Regional Bloc Read more »

South Africa: Five Nabbed for Unlawful Diamond Possession - South African News Briefs - April 22, 2025

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Burkina Faso: Coup Rumours - Several Army Officers Arrested

Several officers of the Burkinabe armed forces were arrested, and two of them reportedly relieved of their duties as corps commanders. Several junta supporters have suggested a… Read more »

Africa: Risks Persist, Especially for Africa, With U.S. Tariff Pause, Says WTO Chief Okonjo-Iweala

The head of the World Trade Organization says a temporary tariff pause by the United States mitigates current trade contraction, but substantial downside risks persist, which can… Read more »

Africa: Pope Francis Dies

Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta. Read more »

Africa: All of Africa Today - April 21, 2025

 Africa Mourns Death of Pope Francis Read more »