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[Radio Dalsan] President Abdiaziz Laftagareen of South West State arrived in the Somali capital, Mogadishu, earlier today. His arrival marked the beginning of a high-profile meeting with the leaders of South West State (KGS), Galmudug, and Hirshabelle, in the presence of President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud.
Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source:[Radio Dalsan] The Somali government has officially announced a comprehensive ban on overseas travel for unaccompanied minors and individuals suspected of attempting to migrate illegally.
Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source:[Liberian Investigator] Zota District -- In the fading evening light, Gorpu Yarkpawolo (not her real name) sits barefoot outside a neighbor's home, her three young sons gathered around her. Tears roll silently down her cheeks as she recounts the horror that has haunted her family since 2022. Her voice quivers--not with anger, but with a quiet, desperate resolve to save her children's future from the shadows of...
Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source:[Liberian Investigator] Monrovia -- President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has launched a full-scale investigation into the recent power outage at Roberts International Airport (RIA), ordering immediate corrective measures and long-term solutions to safeguard Liberia's main international gateway from future blackouts.
Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source:[Liberian Investigator] Monrovia -- Former Deputy Commerce Minister Jemima Wolokollie has urged residents of Nimba County to "vote wisely" in the upcoming Senatorial by-election slated for April 22, 2025. Speaking to journalists in Monrovia on Wednesday, April 2, Wolokollie described the vote as a litmus test for the county ahead of the 2029 general and presidential elections.
Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source:You might think of snakebite as a niche issue rather than a devastating one. But it is thought to kill somewhere between 80,000 and 140,000 people a year.
Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source:[Liberian Investigator] Monrovia -- The Cable Consortium of Liberia (CCL), in partnership with the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA), has begun work to redirect the country's undersea internet cable from beneath PHP Park in Monrovia, in a critical move aimed at ending persistent nationwide connectivity disruptions.
Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source:[Liberian Investigator] Agricultural production in Liberia is primarily based on rain-fed farming, which is dependent on the April-November rainy season. Over 80% of Liberia's 4.5 million population relies on small-scale subsistence farming, with rice serving as the staple crop. For centuries, Ttraditional shifting cultivation which requires both heavy rainfall and sunlight has been the predominant farming method in...
Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source:[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Hima Cement has reaffirmed its commitment to community health by contributing sh20 million towards this year's Kabaka Birthday Run and celebrations, a landmark event aimed at fighting HIV/AIDS in Uganda.
Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source:[New Times] The Alliance Fleuve Congo (AFC/M23) rebellion has warned that it will "eliminate the threat at its source" if the Kinshasa regime continues its attacks or provocations against civilians in Walikale.
Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source:DR Congo hopes that US involvement in its minerals sector would help deter Rwandan-backed rebels.
Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source:The real estate financial services provider says it has recorded strong returns β but losses were incurred in its US medical properties
Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source:[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on Thursday arrived in the South Sudanese capital of Juba for a visit.
Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source:The groups, including the UN refugee agency, are accused of trying to change Libya's "demographic composition".
Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source:[GroundUp] 13-member Board will be advising the Home Affairs minister on matters relating to immigration policy, strategy, and implementation
Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source:[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi has made explosive allegations against President William Ruto, accusing him of overseeing corrupt dealings behind the scenes while publicly preaching integrity.
Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source:[Premium Times] Mrs Akpoti-Uduaghan also commended INEC for throwing out the petition seeking her recall.
Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source:[The Conversation Africa] In a rare move, the Trump administration expelled Ebrahim Rasool, South Africa's ambassador to Washington, in mid-March 2025. In a post on X, US secretary of state Marco Rubio accused Rasool of hating the US and President Donald Trump, and said the ambassador was "no longer welcome in our great country". The expulsion came after comments Rasool had made during a webinar organised by a South...
Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source:[ISS] US and EU aid cuts could prompt Africa to end its dependency, but the task for poor countries will be especially difficult.
Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source:[RFI] The stiff new tariffs announced by President Donald Trump are shaking up trade ties between the United States and several African nations - many of whom have had preferential agreements with Washington for decades.
Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source:Global technology innovator and fast-growing Mzansi favourite, HONOR, has officially launched the HONOR Magic7 Pro in South Africa, bringing cutting-edge AI capabilities that push the boundaries of smartphone innovation. Designed to enhance everyday experiences, the AI-powered HONOR Magic7 Pro boasts next-generation photography, AI-driven productivity features and an immersive display for unmatched entertainment. βWe...
Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source:[New Zimbabwe] ZANU PF has scoffed at war veteran Blessed Geza's bid to oust President Emmerson Mnangagwa, presenting a united front despite glaring factionalism within the ruling party.
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Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source:[UNFPA] Chance Azina walked slowly along the streets of Goma in North Kivu Province, her body weighed down by the heat at seven months pregnant. Like many others, she was trying to maintain a sense of normality, despite having been displaced multiple times by the intense violence flaring across the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source:The acclaimed multimedia artist Nakhane continues to explore the themes that have made them a rare talent across many creative fields
Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source:Both parties are mindful of the magnitude of a split as South Africa faces more economic turmoil
Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source:This is a moment that calls for strong leaders and a united nation. Right now, we donβt have either
Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source:A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.
Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source:Only Chinese goods are facing higher US tariffs than exports from Lesotho, which will be charged at 50%.
Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source:In its court papers filed on Thursday, the party said the fiscal framework that will lead to the tax increase was pushed through unprocedurally
Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source:Protesters in Zambia call for a change in the law after heinous child rape reports.
Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source:The African Development Bank president tells the BBC how poverty shaped his world views.
Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source:[This Day] Abuja -- The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared that the petition for the recall of the senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, is inadequate.
Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source:[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Absa Uganda's Board of Directors picked Keith Kalyegira as the new Chairman of the Board, effective 1 March 2025. Keith is a highly respected and seasoned advisor on strategy, investments, and capital markets, with a wealth of experience cutting across both the public and private sectors.
Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source:[Independent (Kampala)] Juba -- President Yoweri Museveni has arrived in Juba, the latest high ranking official to enter the country that's facing turmoil after the arrest of the South Sudan Vice-President Riek Machar.
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