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[IPS] United Nations -- In 1945, with cities in ruins and hope stretched thin, 50 nations gathered in San Francisco and reached for a better world. From the ashes of fascism, genocide, and world war, they forged a charter -- a binding declaration that peace, justice, and human dignity must be protected through international cooperation.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:[The Conversation Africa] The Kenyan government launched a big attempt in 2015 to promote gender equality in and through the education sector. This was guided by principles of equal participation and inclusion of women and men, and girls and boys in national development.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:[IPS] Aberdare, Kenya -- Conservationists in Kenya's Aberdare National Park have piloted an artificial intelligence (AI) system designed to detect and deter hyenas--as part of an effort to protect black rhino calves ahead of their reintroduction to the zone.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:[ANGOP] Luanda -- At least 275 new cases of cholera were recorded in the last 24 hours in the provinces of Namibe, Cuanza-Sul, HuΓla, Cuanza-Norte, Icolo and Bengo, Cabinda, Zaire, Benguela, Malanje, Bengo and Lunda-Norte.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:[GroundUp] "Revenge attacks" in Addo kill four and injure ten
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:[RFI] France has restructured its military presence in recent months, closing most of its historic bases in West Africa. However, the arrival of private military companies employing French personnel is undermining the discretion sought by army headquarters in Paris.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:[Shabait] Asmara -- Veteran freedom fighter, Minister of Local Government Woldemicael Abraha passed away on 24 May at the age of 87 in Asmara due to illness.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:[Vanguard] Alcoholic drinks, especially beer and spirits, may raise the risk of pancreatic cancer, a new UN study has found. The research, led by the UN World Health Organization's centre for cancer research, pooled data from nearly 2.5 million people across Asia, Australia, Europe, and North America.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:[Ghanaian Times] Ghana's embassy in Washington, D.C. has been closed down temporarily to allow for investigations into alleged corrupt practices carried out by a staff of the embassy.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:The measure sparks criticism from motorists and opposition, who see it as an extra tax burden.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:[Capital FM] Beijing -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday met with African diplomatic envoys in Beijing to jointly celebrate Africa Day, reaffirming China's commitment to deepening cooperation with the continent.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:[allAfrica] Award-winning South African actor Presley Chweneyagae, celebrated for his breakout role in the Oscar-winning film Tsotsi, passed away at the age of 40.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:[spotlight] The only shingles vaccine on the market in South Africa was discontinued last year. A newer and better vaccine is being used in some other countries, but has not yet been registered in South Africa, though it can be obtained by those with money who are willing to jump through some hoops.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:[allAfrica]
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:[allAfrica] In 2020, I sat with Kema, a 16-year-old student in rural Montserrado County, as she explained why she missed school for five days every month. "The cheapest pads cost $2," she told me, her eyes fixed on the ground. "That's more than my father makes in a day."
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:[New Zimbabwe] Opposition leader Nelson Chamisa has criticised the new Broadcasting Services Amendment Act, which compels every motorist to obtain a Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) TV and radio licence before acquiring a Zimbabwe National Road Authority (ZINARA) licence and vehicle insurance.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:[African Development Bank (AfDB)] Speaking Monday at a breakfast meeting with journalists, the President of the African Development Bank Group, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, described his ten-year presidency as a consuming yet profoundly fulfilling mission.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:Criticism is growing after several top positions go to members of the president's ethnic Yoruba group.
Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source:An audit uncovers an alleged scam where applicants were required to pay more than the published fee.
Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source:The incident sparks outrage, with the opposition accusing the government of political intimidation.
Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source:Joseph Kabila is now in rebel-held Goma, according to the M23 armed group and a party official.
Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source:[RFI] Namibia this week will holdits first national commemoration for victims of mass killings by German occupiers in what is widely recognised as the first genocide of the 20th century, the government said.
Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source:[Premium Times] "Nigeria has the talent, the sunlight, and the need, but the speed is missing. We can either lead Africa's green revolution or watch others define it..."
Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source:[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- At least five people were killed and several others injured in an armed attack on a passenger bus in Ethiopia's Gambella Region on Sunday, 25 May 2025. The bus, which was carrying 47 passengers from Dimma district to Pinyudo town in Gog district, came under gunfire in what residents say was a cross-border assault by suspected "Murle fighters" from South Sudan.
Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source:[Capital FM] NAIROBI -- Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya has dismissed concerns that Kenya is not ready to host the Africa Nations Championships (CHAN) in August this year.
Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source:[FrontPageAfrica] The recent reemergence of the debate in the Liberian Senate regarding the establishment of separate Christian and Muslim public holidays has stirred significant public discourse--and rightfully so. While the proposal, backed by several senators, appears to be an effort to promote religious inclusion, it risks inflaming dormant religious tensions and potentially opening the door to unintended...
Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source:[Nigeria Health Watch] Barbara Chabanda, 34, still recalls when her baby fell sick during last year's El NiΓ±o-induced drought in Buhera, 222 kilometres from Harare, the capital city of Zimbabwe. Her baby, who was 12 months at the time, had significant weight loss, fatigue and reduced appetite. She had no idea what it was at first, "I thought it was malaria," the mother of seven said. "I was so confused and stressed. I...
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Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source:[Radio Dalsan] Islamabad -- In a high-profile diplomatic engagement amid rising regional tensions, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara on Sunday to reinforce strategic ties and thank Turkey for its diplomatic backing during Pakistan's recent military standoff with India.
Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source:[Radio Dalsan] Mogadishu -- Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, H.E. Hamza Abdi Barre, paid an official inspection visit to the Ministry of Endowments and Religious Affairs on Sunday, highlighting its performance as a national example of institutional reform and public service delivery.
Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source:[Egypt Online] Somalia's Ambassador to Egypt and permanent representative to the Arab League Ali Abdi Aware thanked on Monday, May 26, 2025 Egypt for its relentless efforts, under the leadership of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, to support his country amid the challenges it is facing.
Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source:[Egypt Online] Petroleum Minister Karim Badawi affirmed on Monday, May 26, 2025 the country's readiness to expand partnerships with US energy firms to support their growth across Africa. Speaking at the Egypt-US Policy Leaders Forum 2025, he highlighted Egypt's strategic ties with 57 international oil companies and described the nation as a gateway to the continent.
Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source:The highly unusual attack came after the ambassador reportedly raised concerns about the army chief.
Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source:[Vanguard] Veteran Nigerian musician, Zaaki Azzay, has strongly denied reports making rounds on social media that he is on the run or has been declared wanted by the police in connection with a financial misconduct case.
Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source:[New Zimbabwe] POLICE in Manicaland province have busted two drug dealers, who were found in possession of 22 kilogramme of dagga and other substances stashed in their car.
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