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Sudan: 'We Have Nothing To Go Back To' - New Report Sheds Light On Two Years Of Devastation In Sudan

[ICRC] "The international community cannot turn away from Sudan. Millions of lives and the stability of an entire region are at stake," said Daniel O'Malley, head of the ICRC delegation in Sudan. "We must step up concerted diplomatic and humanitarian efforts to bring the Sudanese people much-needed relief. Now is the time to invest in respect of international humanitarian law."

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

Zimbabwe: Record Wheat Production in Pipeline

[The Herald] In a significant move to boost agricultural production, Government has put in place a comprehensive strategy aiming for bumper wheat harvest targeted at 600 000 tonnes.

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

Democracy on the line in global economic trade stand-off

Donald Trump’s executive orders are of dubious constitutionality, having violated civil rights of federal workers, weaponised immigration laws and limited Congress’s powers over the budget

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

South Africa needs more factories, but malls carry less risk for investors

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

South Africa: Study in Cape Town Looked At Using Seawater to Flush Toilets

[UCT] A University of Cape Town (UCT) water engineering lecturer, Teboho Mofokeng, researches water management and reuse in South Africa and co-authored the study. She spoke to The Conversation Africa about Capetonians' willingness to pay up to 10% more on their water bills to use seawater to flush their toilets, as long as it doesn't smell or stain their toilets.

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

Kenya: Malala Released After Night in Custody Over 'Echoes of War' Play

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Former Kakamega Senator Cleophas Malala has been released from Eldama Ravine Police Station, where he was held overnight following his arrest in connection with the controversial play Echoes of War.

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

Nigeria: Verydarkman - 'Be Fair With Abike-Dabiri, She's Done a Lot to Curb Human Trafficking'

[Vanguard] Following the backlash directed at Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the chairperson of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), over the increasing number of Nigerians stranded in foreign countries, Advocate Against Human Trafficking & Child Exploitation and Cameroon based publisher, Ismaila Adegbola has opens up on why Social Media activists VeryDarkman needs to be fair with NIDCOM chairperson due to her...

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

Liberia: Arrest Order Out for Ex-LWSC Md Kamara, Others

[Liberian Observer] Criminal Court 'C' has issued a re-arrest order for former Managing Director of the Liberia Water and Sewer Corporation (LWSC), Duannah Kamara in connection to the alleged disappearance of US$240,510, intended for the operations of the corporation.

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

Africa: Africa Has Potential to Lead the Way in AI, Says Bill Gates

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Bill Gates, Chair of the Gates Foundation and Founder of Breakthrough Energy, has expressed optimism about Africa's potential to lead in artificial intelligence (AI), calling it a powerful tool to tackle some of the continent's most pressing challenges--from maternal health to agriculture.

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

Zimbabwe makes first compensation payments to white farmers over land grabs

This is the first payment under a deal aimed at helping Zimbabwe mend its relations with the West.

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

Hibarri Aims to Become South Africa’s Leading Commodity Trading Platform Amid U.S. Trade War

Hibarri, South Africa’s first online tech commodity trading platform, is positioning itself to become the country’s largest player in the commodity market. As the trade war initiated by the United States unfolds, the company believes there’s an opportunity to capitalize on the changing landscape, aiming to ambitiously generate a profit of R10 million by monetizing […]

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

Africa: All of Africa Today - April 10, 2025

[allAfrica] Campaigners Urge Gambia Not To Lose Hope In Seeking Justice For Past Crimes

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

Kenya: Kenya Receives 10,700 Mpox Vaccine Doses

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya has received 10,700 doses of Mpox vaccine to bolster efforts to protect vulnerable communities and respond proactively to emerging public health threats.

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

Zimbabwe: MPs Get Upmarket Stands Barely Two Years After Receiving U.S.$40,000 Housing Loans

[New Zimbabwe] move comes week after Geza threatens to have Mnangagwa impeached

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

Kenya: Tension in Nakuru As Journalists, Public Barred From Viewing 'Echoes of War' Play

[Capital FM] Nakuru -- Controversy marred the Kenya Schools and Colleges National Drama and Film Festival on Thursday after members of the public and journalists were blocked from accessing the festival venue at Kirobon Girls High School, where Butere Girls High School was scheduled to perform its highly anticipated play Echoes of War.

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

US protectionist turn: Why Trump’s trade policies will backfire

American consumers and workers will feel the pain induced by the tariffs imposed on countries around the world

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

Justice in the digital age: Can AI transform labour dispute resolution?

Using artificial intelligence would address financial burdens, eliminate geographical restrictions and offer agility in conflict resolution – but there are pitfalls such as bias

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

A return to tariff walls: The largest trade shock since the 1930s

The economic fallout includes a risk of US recession and global trade network disruptions, but history shows that patient investors may be rewarded as market volatility settles and rebounds take shape.

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

Africa: Trump 'Pauses' Huge Trade Tariff Hikes

[allAfrica] Cape Town -- US President Donald Trump has announced a 90-day "pause" of trade tariffs for all countries except China. Trump shared the decision via social media, saying more than 75 countries made contact with the U.S. administration to "negotiate a solution".

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

Why Gabon's coup leader is bucking a trend by embracing democracy

Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema swaps his uniform for a suit in a bid for electoral success.

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

Africa: Shaping Africa's Future - Press Conference Ahead of African Development Bank Group Annual Meetings 2025

[African Development Bank (AfDB)] What? Press conference ahead of the Annual Meetings of the African Development Bank Group

Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Africa: African Development Bank 2025 Civil Society Organizations Forum

[African Development Bank (AfDB)] What: African Development Bank 2025 Civil Society Organizations Forum

Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Gambia: Can the President Erase a Ban?

[Foroyaa] The Supreme Court has begun hearing a legal challenge brought by the Coalition of Progressive Gambians and journalist Kemeseng Sanneh against the Attorney General and the Clerk of the National Assembly.

Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Nigerian governor warns of Boko Haram comeback

The jihadist group has recently staged several deadly attacks and even seized control of some districts.

Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Lebo M’s legacy goes live

The multi-talented South African musician is set to celebrate his career with a performance in Cape Town

Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

Kenya: No, Popular Kenyan Milk Brand Did Not Fail Toxic Chemicals Test

[Africa Check] No, popular Kenyan milk brand did not fail toxic chemicals test

Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Nigeria: No Evidence of Retaliatory Attack By Hausa Group Against Igbos in Northern Nigeria

[Africa Check] No evidence of retaliatory attack by Hausa group against Igbos in northern Nigeria

Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Morocco: U.S. Geopolitical Choice On Moroccan Sahara Underscores Steady Commitment to Major International Player - French Political Scientist

[MAP] Paris -- By reaffirming its support for Morocco's sovereignty over its Sahara, in line with the stance conveyed by President Donald Trump to HM King Mohammed VI, the United States is reiterating a geopolitical choice that underscores a steady commitment, on a strong axis, towards a major international player, French political scientist Christophe Boutin told MAP.

Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Joslin Smith: Defence accuses cop of trying to exploit accused’s weaknesses to gain confession

Sergeant Dawid Fortuin took advantage of Steveno van Rhyn’s β€˜youth and vulnerability’, according to attorney Nobahle Mkabayi

Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

Africa: African Leaders Called on Step Up to End Sudan War - Join the Media Briefing

[allAfrica] Leading Sudanese and international voices will convene tomorrow to brief the press on the urgent need for greater African engagement in resolving the devastating conflict in Sudan, which approaches its second anniversary on April 15.

Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Nigeria: Nigeria Seeks to Host 2030 Commonwealth Games

[Leadership] Nigeria has officially expressed its interest to bid for the 2030 Commonwealth Games, with Abuja poised to be the host city.

Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Sudan: Second Ministerial Conference of Khartoum Process Kicks Off in Cairo

[Egypt Online] The second ministerial conference of the Khartoum Process kicked off on Wednesday 9/4/2025 under the chairmanship of Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty.

Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Somalia: Somali Finance Minister Leads Delegation At Arab Finance Institutions Summit in Kuwait

[Shabelle] Kuwait City -- Somalia's Finance Minister, Bihi Iiman Igeh, and his accompanying delegation are currently in Kuwait City to participate in the opening of the annual Arab Finance Institutions Summit, hosted this year by the Government of Kuwait.

Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Somalia: Somali Army Retakes Key Town From Al-Shabaab Militants

[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somali National Army (SNA) forces, in coordination with local troops, have successfully driven Al-Shabaab militants from the Geel-gub area in the Middle Shabelle region, state media reported on Wednesday.

Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica