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Africa: A Decade of Leadership - Dr. Akinwumi Adesina Bids Farewell to the African Development Bank Group
[African Development Bank (AfDB)] In a farewell ceremony marked by glowing tributes recognizing significant milestones witnessed during his presidency, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina concluded his decade of leadership at the African Development Bank Group on Saturday August 30.
Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source:
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Africa: Sidi Ould Tah Assumes Office As 9th President of the African Development Bank Group
[African Development Bank (AfDB)] History was made today when Dr. Sidi Ould Tah was sworn-in as the ninth President of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB).
Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source:Sudan landslide: A collapsing mountain and bodies still buried under rubble
One man whose family were affected tells the BBC that he can only account for two relatives, who both died.
Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source:Deadly South African building fire blamed on lack of affordable housing
The final report into the fire that killed 77 people in Johannesburg calls for more housing for poor people.
Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: Bwala Clarifies 'Lagos Is No Man's Land' Comment, Calls for Massive Infrastructure Investment
[Premium Times] Mr Bwala explained that his statement was taken out of context, as it was not about erasing the cultural identity of Lagos.
Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source:Africa: Experts Urge Innovative Financing to Boost Africa's Lassa Fever Research
[Premium Times] They warned that continued reliance on external donors threatens the continent's epidemic preparedness
Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: Exclusive - Why President Tinubu Reversed New Appointments At NTA
[Premium Times] President Tinubu directed the recall of Salihu Dembos after he was controversially ousted as director-general of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA).
Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source:Kenya: Activist Boniface Mwangi Enters 2027 Presidential Race
[Independent (Kampala)] Special Report -- Kenya is set to witness an unconventional political campaign after human rights activist Boniface Mwangi launched his bid for the country's presidency in 2027. The photojournalist turned human rights activist two decades ago is known for painting walls with thought provoking street murals, and leading demonstrations against corruption.
Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source:Sudan: Sudan Denies Chemical Weapons Allegations Two Months After US Applies Sanctions
[RFI] Sudan's army-backed government has published a report stating that it found no evidence of chemical contamination, two months after the United States imposed sanctions over chemical weapons allegations which it denies.
Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: Akwa Ibom Inaugurates Panel to Investigate Woman, Newborn's Death During Cesarean Birth
[Premium Times] "If you have received care from any government or private hospital in Akwa Ibom State that you considered negligent, please approach the committee with your petition."
Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source:South Africa: New Deadline for Phase-Out of Sassa Gold Cards
[GroundUp] About 450,000 people still need to switch to Postbank's Black Card
Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source:South Africa: Gayton Mckenzie vs Drug-Free Sport - Heated Debate in Parliament
[GroundUp] Board was dissolved for spending about R1-million fighting a court case in Switzerland so that South Africa could stay in world sport
Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source:Ghana: Customers Hit By Water Shortage in Central Region Less Than 140,000 - MD, GWI
[Ghanaian Times] The Acting Managing Director of the Ghana Water Limited (GWL), Mr Adam Mutawakilu, has refuted claims that over 140,000 customers have been affected by water shortages in the Central Region.
Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: ChatGPT to Add Parental Controls Amid Child Safety Concerns
[Premium Times] OpenAI's decision followed health concerns and a lawsuit by parents whose teen allegedly committed suicide after consulting ChatGPT
Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: Insecurity - Tinubu Directs Immediate Review of Security Operations in Katsina
[Premium Times] "The security challenges that we are facing are surmountable. Yes, we have porous borders."
Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: Train Derailment - NRC Sets Up Incident Desk to Handle Enquiries
[Vanguard] The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has established an incident desk to handle inquiries and provide regular updates on the derailed Abuja-Kaduna Train Service (AKTS).
Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: NCDC Reports Three New Lassa Fever Cases in Edo, Ondo
[Vanguard] The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, NCDC, has released its Lassa Fever Situation Report for Week 34 (August 18-24, 2025), confirming three new cases in Edo and Ondo states.
Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: Gunmen Displace 300 Persons, Set Ablaze 30 Homes in Plateau
[Leadership] Gunmen suspected to be herders have displaced over 300 persons while 30 homes were set ablaze in the last few days in 10 communities of Qua'an-pan local government areas of Plateau State.
Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: Faan Probes Passenger's Forceful Removal From Enugu Air Flight
[Leadership] The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) said it has launched an investigation into an incident involving a passenger and Enugu Air.
Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source:Rwanda: Eastern Province - Farmers Cite Concerns Over Rain Shortage, Seed Varieties Ahead of Planting Season
[New Times] Eastern Province is stepping up preparations for Season A 2026, with officials reporting steady progress despite challenges caused by delayed rainfall and farmers raising concerns over the suitability of seeds distributed to them.
Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source:Cameroon: Fears Over Divided Opposition and Instability, As Cameroon Heads to the Polls
[RFI] Ahead of Cameroon's 12 October presidential election, the opposition remains divided, despite agreement on the need to unite behind a candidate to face off against President Paul Biya, who is seeking an eighth term. Meanwhile, the United Nations has sounded the alarm over whether tensions in the country will make free elections impossible.
Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source:Liberia: Protesters Threaten to Burn Down Police Station Over Death of Motorcyclist - Lawmaker Intervenes
[FrontPageAfrica] Ganta -- Tension has engulfed the city of Ganta after the body of 22-year-old Jackson Roland was discovered in District #8, sparking angry protests from motorcyclists who blocked major roads and threatened to burn down the local police station.
Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source:Liberia: Dillon - Liberia's Economy Still in the Septic Tank'
[Liberian Investigator] Montserrado County Senator Abraham Darius Dillon says Liberia's economy remains "in the septic tank" more than a year into President Joseph Boakai's administration, blaming the crisis on the fiscal collapse left by former President George Weah.
Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source:Kenya: CHAN 2024 - How Kenya Turned a Tournament Into a Footballing Rebirth
[Premium Times] CHAN 2024 left behind a legacy that went far beyond 90 minutes of action. It gave Kenyans modern stadiums, a revitalised fan culture, emerging heroes on the pitch, and most importantly, a renewed confidence in the nation's footballing future
Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source:Africa: Over One Billion People Living With Mental Health Conditions Globally - WHO
[Premium Times] The global health body described suicide as a devastating outcome of mental health conditions, which claimed an estimated 727,000 lives in 2021.
Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: Bauchi Sodomists Face Prosecution As Victims Carry the Scars
[Premium Times] Legal complexities and social stigma in Bauchi State hinder justice for male victims of sexual abuse, while the psychological harm they endure remains largely unaddressed.
Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source:Rise of local coaches shows change in African football
African national sides are increasingly backing homegrown coaches - or showing faith in bosses from elsewhere on the continent. But will this trend continue?
Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: Nigeria Introduces New Curriculum for Schools, Introduces Trade Subjects
[Premium Times] The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, described the new curriculum as 'future-ready'.
Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source:Tanzania: A Surgeon's Fight for Sight on the Frontlines of Trachoma
[allAfrica] Dar es Salaam -- Eye specialist Dr. Margaret Mumbua Muthoka is at the forefront of healthcare in Chalinze District, providing much-needed eye care services once lacking in the area.
Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source:Africa: Malawi's Political Parties Pledge Health Commitments Ahead of Elections
[allAfrica] As Malawi prepares for national elections this September, women's, children's, and adolescents' health has taken center stage in political dialogue. In a two-day engagement organized by Amref Health Africa in Malawi under the Collaborative Advocacy Action Plan (CAAP), more than 20 civil society organizations met with the country's four major political parties--MCP, UTM, UDF, and DPP--to shape manifesto...
Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source:South Africa: Education Board Urges Calm as Matrics Prepare for Exams - South African News Briefs - September 3, 2025
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Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source:'A bullet went through my skull': Rare account from survivor of Tanzania's wave of abductions
Activist Edgar Mwakabela describes his ordeal after he says he was kidnapped and shot by suspected state agents.
Published on: September 02, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: Tochi Wigwe's TW Entrepreneurship 2030 Agenda Set to Strengthen SMEs in Nigeria
[Premium Times] The #TWEAGENDA is about creating the right conditions for them to truly thrive. Ms Tochi shared that entrepreneurs can expect to be updated on the solutions being developed
Published on: September 02, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: Enugu Govt Speaks On 'Gains' of NBA Conference
[Premium Times] The Enugu State Government says the state benefitted immensely from the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA)'s annual general conference at the International Conference Centre in Enugu State.
Published on: September 02, 2025 | Source:Liberia: 'Mean, Lazy and Selfish' - Bishop Brown Blasts Boakai-Koung Officials Over Flashy Cars Amid Mounting Challenges
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The former President of the Liberia Council of Churches (LCC), Bishop Kortu Brown, has been described as "mean, lazy and selfish" public officials serving in the Unity Party led-Government of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai.
Published on: September 02, 2025 | Source: