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Egypt: Remittances From Egyptians Abroad Soar to $20b in 7 Months
[Egypt Online] Remittances from Egyptians working abroad surged to $20.0 billion during the first seven months of the 2024/2025 fiscal year, according to data released by the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) on Tuesday 15/4/2024.
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Malawi: Malawi Economic Crisis Deepens As U.S. Cuts $177 Million in Vital Aid, New Report Reveals
[Nyasa Times] A shocking new report by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) reveals how a sudden suspension of U.S. foreign assistance has sent Malawi spiraling into its worst humanitarian crisis in decades, with nearly half a million citizens expected to fall into extreme poverty by year's end and critical health services collapsing nationwide.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Somalia: Al-Shabaab Captures Key Somali Town in Bold Offensive
[Shabelle] Adan Yabaal -- Al-Shabaab militants seized the strategically vital town of Adan Yabaal in Somalia's Middle Shabelle region on Wednesday, launching a pre-dawn assault that overwhelmed government forces and marked the group's most significant territorial gain since a major Somali offensive began in mid-2022.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:South Africa has an emerging youth vaping βcrisisβ
Scientists warn of a health disaster as high numbers of schoolchildren and university students turn to vaping, despite the dangers
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Somalia: Djiboutian Troops Arrive in Beletweyne to Strengthen Security and Combat Al-Shabaab in Central Somalia
[Radio Dalsan] A new contingent of troops from Djibouti, part of the African Union Mission in Somalia (#AUSSOM), has arrived in Beletweyne, marking a significant step in enhancing security in central Somalia.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Africa: At GITEX Africa 2025, Huawei Reinforces Strategic Commitment To The Development of Africa's Digital and Intelligent Future
[Huawei] Huawei Intelligent Africa Summit 2025 was held in Marrakech alongside
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Policy dialogues: Youth in the room, but not at the table
There is nothing more disempowering than participation without influence. And there is nothing more dangerous than a generation that feels ignored.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Tweeting ministers, silent ministries: SAβs missed opportunity in digital governance
Those in government must stop using social media for public relations and start using it as a means of two-way communication with citizens
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Africa: What If We Stopped Aid Altogether?
[The New Humanitarian] Kampala -- If your humanitarian mission dies when the money dries up, it was never a mission, it was a business.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Africa: Countries Finalize Historic Pandemic Agreement After Three Years of Negotiations
[UN News] In the early hours of Wednesday morning in Geneva, countries finalized a draft global agreement aimed at improving how the world prepares for and responds to pandemics, marking a historic step that will be submitted to the World Health Assembly in May for adoption.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: Lagos Govt Revives Historic Fanti Carnival to Celebrate Afro-Brazilian Heritage
[Premium Times] The highly anticipated cultural celebration will take place on Easter Sunday, 20 April
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Kenya: Kenya Passes Revised Anti-Money Laundering Law After Grey Listing
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The National Assembly has passed a revised anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing law in response to the country's inclusion on the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Tanzania: Tanzania Outshines the Globe in Its Debt-to-GDP Ratio
[Daily News] Mwanza -- The Executive Director of the Public-Private Partnership Center (PPPC), David Kafulila, said Tanzania has maintained a significantly lower debt-to-GDP ratio of 47 percent compared to over 90 percent globally and in Africa, which stands at over 67 percent.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Tanzania: Tanzania Increases Mental Health Centres to 701 Nationwide
[Daily News] Dodoma -- IN a bid to address the growing challenge of mental health among young people and the general population, the Tanzanian government has increased the number of centers providing counseling and mental health services to 701.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Sudan: London Conference on Sudan War Ends Without a Final Declaration
[Agenzia Fides] Khartoum -- The London conference organized exactly two years after the outbreak of the Sudanese civil war on 15 April 2023, to try to put an end to the conflict, ended without a final declaration.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Kenya: MPs Seek Special Forensic Audit On TUK Amid Crippling Financial Troubles
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Members of Parliament have called for a special forensic audit of the Technical University of Kenya (TUK), citing worsening financial troubles that have paralyzed operations and disrupted learning at the institution.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: Gunmen Wearing Army Uniform Abduct Entrepreneur
[Premium Times] The suspected kidnappers are yet to contact the victim's family.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: Breaking - Obasa's Removal As Lagos Assembly Speaker Was Illegal, Court Rules
[Premium Times] Delivering judgement on Wednesday, the court voided all proceedings and resolutions of the Assembly of 13 January, the day Obasa was removed from office.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Rewriting the South African cinema script
Movie theatres are empty but South African stories are abundant β whatβs the disconnect?
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Gambian ex-soldier convicted of torture in rare US trial
He is the first non-US citizen to be convicted of torture in an American court for crimes committed abroad.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Gabon forward Boupendza dies aged 28 in China
Gabon international Aaron Boupendza has died at the age of 28 after reportedly falling from a building in China.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Land and dignity: A global reflection anchored in Palestine
Land is more than a physical resource β it is the foundation of identity, freedom and dignity in places as far-flung as North America, Australia and New Zealand to Gaza, India and Brazil.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Mandela, punishment and the tragedy of forgetting
We must never forget the past injuries and injustices of apartheid.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Kenya: National Assembly Clears Ruku, Cheptumo for Cabinet
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The National Assembly has approved the nomination of Mbeere North MP Geoffrey Ruku and Hanna Cheptumo to serve in President William Ruto's Cabinet, paving the way for their swearing-in.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Cosas 4: Naming the elephant in the room β the crime of apartheid
For South Africa, it carries profound emotional and legal weight. Beyond South Africa, this case sends an important message of accountability to the world and anyone dealing with systematic oppression, not just from the past but in the present and future.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Joslin Smith: Accused two says police did not treat him with βrespect and dignityβ
Steveno van Rhyn detailed alleged police torture as the trial-within-a-trial continued in the Western Cape high court
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Liberia: VP Koung Fueling Tribal Politics to Sway Nimba By-Election in Favor of Rep. Kogar
[FrontPageAfrica] Ganta -- In a bold and controversial move on the campaign trail in Nimba County, Liberia's Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung openly embraced tribal politics as he campaigned for Representative Samuel Kogar--a candidate of the Gio tribe--for the vacant senatorial seat. Speaking under the rallying cry, "THIS THING FOR THE GIO PEOPLE," VP Koung's remarks underscored a strategy built on ethnic...
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Liberia: Liberian Man Faces Extradition to U.S. Over Multiple Charges of Rape
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The Government of Liberia has initiated legal proceedings to extradite Othello Bruce, a Liberian national, to the United States, where he faces multiple charges of aggravated statutory rape involving his biological daughter.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:South Africa: Curtain Falls on Veteran Actor Don 'Bra Zeb' Mlangeni Nawa, 65
[allAfrica] Renowned South African actor Don Mlangeni Nawa, popularly known for his iconic role as Bra Zeb Matabane on Isidingo, has died at the age of 65, his family confirmed in a statement.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Africa: 70 Percent of Children in Poor Countries Suffer From Learning Poverty - Report
[Vanguard] Nearly seven out of 10 children in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are unable to understand a simple text by age 10, a report by the Global Coalition for Foundational Learning has said. The meaning is that such children suffer from Leaning Poverty.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: CJID Appoints New Executive Director, Promotes Operations Lead
[Premium Times] As Executive Director, Mr Babatunde will spearhead CJID's strategic direction, reporting directly to Chief Executive Officer Dapo Olorunyomi.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Liberia: Weah's Chief Of Protocol Faces Corruption Charges
[Liberian Observer] The Assets Recovery and Property Retrieval Task Force (AREPT) has summoned Madam Nora Finda Bundoo, the former Chief of Protocol at the Executive Mansion, in connection with a sweeping investigation into alleged financial and economic crimes involving a corporate entity known as the Anita Group of Companies and its subsidiary, Gracious Ride.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Can new wave of African cyclists produce 'second Girmay'?
Milkias Maekele is among the growing number of African cyclists with a professional deal, and the Eritrean teenager has been tipped to follow in the footsteps of Biniam Girmay.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Racially charged row between Musk and South Africa over Starlink
The tech billionaire is embroiled in a row with the government over black empowerment legislation.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: As the U.S. Withdraws Funding, Professor Pate Steps in - What's Next?
[Nigeria Health Watch] "Africa, we really need to change our mindset. Access to aid, we can begin to think of is a thing of the past. We have to focus on two things: attracting investment & mobilising our own domestic resources" -- Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director General World Trade Organisation
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