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Gaza: South Africa must urgently return to the International Court of Justice

As humanitarian needs soar, provisional measures are needed for the full cessation of hostilities in Gaza.

Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

Aerotropolis: A redefined urban development model for economic growth

Airports can be integrated into urban planning, taking them beyond transport hubs to centres of prosperity, innovation and industrial expansion

Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

Egyptian Salah signs new deal with Liverpool

Mohamed Salah is excited Liverpool "have a chance to win other trophies" as he signs a fresh two-year contract.

Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

The problem of stupidity

In a world of media that rewards outrage over nuance, we have populace that finds comfort in slogans and simple explanations for complicated problems – but there is hope

Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

Sudan: Horrific and Widespread Sexual Violence Leaves Sudanese Women's Lives in Tatters

[AI London] Gang rapes of 36 women and girls as young as 15 recorded between April 2023 and October 2024

Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Nigeria: Europe's Anti-Deforestation Regulation Threatens Nigeria's Cocoa Export

[Premium Times] Nigeria is a major cocoa exporter, though it ranks behind Ghana and Ivory Coast, with the EU being its largest market.

Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Zimbabwe: Magistrate Refuses Bail for 95 Accused of Plotting to Oust Mnangagwa

[New Zimbabwe] A total of 95 people who were arrested on allegations of staging a demonstration against President Emmerson Mnangagwa's continued stay in office on March 31 have been denied bail.

Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Africa: Spare Developing Countries From New U.S. Tariffs - UN Trade Chief

[UN News] As governments and global markets struggle to deal with the deep concerns and disruptions caused by trade tariffs, Rebeca Grynspan, the head of the UN trade and development agency (UNCTAD), told UN News on Thursday that the poorest countries - whose activities have a negligible effect on trade deficits - should be exempt.

Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Africa: WHO Warns of Severe Disruptions to Health Services Amid Funding Cuts

[UN News] Recent funding cuts have caused "severe disruptions" to health services in almost three-quarters of all countries, according to the head of the UN World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.

Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Sudan: Sudan Faces Unprecedented Hunger and Displacement As War Enters Third Year

[UN News] The conflict in Sudan has become one of the worst humanitarian crises of the 21st century, leaving millions of women, children and displaced families suffering from violence, food insecurity and the collapse of essential services.

Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Gabon: Gabon Elections - Why a Landmark Vote Won't Bring Real Change

[The Conversation Africa] The upcoming elections in Gabon will test whether the country is on a firm democratic footing, or whether it will be business as usual with military men in control, but under the guise of democratic choice.

Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

The eternal legacy of Riky Rick

The rapper’s final album, released after his death, is a celebration of the transformative power of music

Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

East Africa: Liberia Seeks Saudi Support for UNSC Seat

[Liberian Observer] Minister of Foreign Affairs, Madam Sara Beysolow Nyanti, has visited the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to seek Saudi Arabia's endorsement for Liberia's bid for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), emphasizing Liberia's commitment to global peace and security.

Published on: April 10, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

East Africa: Malawi Launches $60 Million Health Emergency Preparedness and Resilience Program

[Nyasa Times] The Ministry of Health has launched a landmark five-year, $60 million Health Emergency Preparedness, Response and Resilience Program, aimed at strengthening Malawi's ability to respond to public health threats and climate-sensitive diseases.

Published on: April 10, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Tanzania's opposition leader charged with treason

He has been holding rallies nationwide saying October's elections cannot go ahead without reforms.

Published on: April 10, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

The Gabon strongman eyeing election victory

Who is Gen Brice Nguema, the man who overthrew the president he was supposed to protect?

Published on: April 10, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Unsecured penguin caused helicopter crash in South Africa

Pilot lost control after bird in cardboard box slid off a passenger's knee and knocked controls, aviation authority finds.

Published on: April 10, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Refuse Trump’s return to open racism

As the US president rapidly escalates pressure on South Africa in the name of white citizens, we must stand up for reason and principle

Published on: April 10, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

Egypt: PM Inspects Newly Renovated Manfalut Central Hospital in Assiut Governorate

[Egypt Online] Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly began his visit to Assiut Governorate in Upper Egypt, by inspecting the newly renovated Manfalut Central Hospital, emphasizing that healthcare is a top priority for the government, with President Abdel Fattah El Sisi continuously following up on the progress of healthcare development across the country.

Published on: April 10, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Ethiopia: Summer Irrigation Enhancing Food Security, Export

[Ethiopian Herald] Summer irrigated wheat cultivation is one of the agricultural sectors that has been widely implemented and has been effective in the past seven years of national reform. This has enabled Ethiopia to not only reduce its wheat imports but also export the surplus.

Published on: April 10, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Somalia: Somali Cabinet Praises Military Gains Against Al-Shabab, Approves Visa-Free Deal With Egypt

[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia's Council of Ministers, in a regular session chaired Thursday by Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre, praised ongoing military operations aimed at clearing Al-Shabab militants from areas across the country.

Published on: April 10, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Kenya police fire tear gas during school drama competition

A play critical of the government was initially disqualified from the competition under unclear circumstances.

Published on: April 10, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Cruise offers a floating escape

A trip packed with gourmet dining, beachside adventures and spa moments on the MSC Musica

Published on: April 10, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

South Africa: Communities Along Vaal River Floodlines Urged to Evacuate

[SAnews.gov.za] Water and Sanitation Minister, Pemmy Majodina, has urged residents residing along the floodlines of the Vaal River to evacuate the area and those who have already relocated not to return to their homes.

Published on: April 10, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

West Africa: Ghana's National Security Secretariat Interrogates Newspaper Editor Over 'Leaked' Document Story

[MFWA] The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) is concerned about the three-hour interrogation of Prosper Agbenyegah, Editor of Current Issues newspaper, by Ghana's National Security Secretariat on April 7, 2025.

Published on: April 10, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Puts Price of Petrol At N865/Litre

[Vanguard] Dangote Refinery has started selling petrol at N865 per liter, a N50 increase from its previous price of N815 per liter.

Published on: April 10, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Zimbabwe: Chillmaster in Car Accident, Pedestrian Killed

[New Zimbabwe] Popular contemporary musician Chillmaster born Gift Hombarume was Wednesday involved in a car accident, which claimed a pedestrian's life in Harare's Hopely suburb.

Published on: April 10, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Kenya: Court Declares Presidential Task Force to Review Police Welfare Unconstitutional

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The High Court has declared the presidential task force to review police welfare unconstitutional.

Published on: April 10, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Kenya: Ruto's Repression Deepens Again Over Echoes of War Play

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kenyan government came under fire on Thursday for stifling creativity after orchestrating the suppression of the controversial play Echoes of War by Butere Girls High School at the 2025 National Drama Festival in Nakuru.

Published on: April 10, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Nigeria: I Left Office With Same Physical Assets I Had Before Becoming President - Buhari

[Daily Trust] Former President Muhammadu Buhari says he left office with the same physical assets he had when he assumed office on May 29, 2015.

Published on: April 10, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Nigeria: We're Sorry - Presidency Apologises Over Errors in Federal Appointments List

[Vanguard] The Presidency has apologised for the errors in the list of appointments released to counter the narrative about President Bola Tinubu's alleged lopsided appointments.

Published on: April 10, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Nigeria: Nigeria to Launch e-Visa, Digital Card

[Premium Times] Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development Festus Keyamo disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja when he received a delegation led by the Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo.

Published on: April 10, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Kenya: Court Rejects Petition to Compel Govt to Release Individuals Reportedly Abducted By Police

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The High Court has rejected a petition seeking to compel the government to release individuals reportedly abducted by police.

Published on: April 10, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Uganda: 'Uganda's Speedy Motorbike Taxis Will Slow Down for Cash'

[Independent (Kampala)] Every day, 10 people die on the roads of Kampala, Uganda's capital. Road accidents cost Uganda US$1.2 billion annually, which is about 5% of its GDP. The cost typically arises from healthcare spending. Families face crippling medical bills and businesses lose workers.

Published on: April 10, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica