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Nigeria: No Girl Should Be Left Behind - Including Displaced Girls in Nigeria's HPV Drive
[Nigeria Health Watch] Inclusion is not just a principle; it is a right. Yet, in Nigeria's campaign to increase the uptake of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) are often excluded. With over 1.3 million IDPs displaced by conflict and other crises, these populations are frequently left out of essential public health interventions.
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Sudan: Cholera Declines in Khartoum State, but Cases Continue to Be Detected in Some States
[SNA] Khartoum, July 1, 2025 (SUNA) - During its meeting chaired by the Ministry of Health in Khartoum on Tuesday, the Emergency Operations Center confirmed that the cholera epidemic has significantly declined in Khartoum State following interventions. Meanwhile, cases are still being recorded in several localities in some states, including East Gezira, Belail, Tendalti, Al-Jabalain, Al-Da'ein, and Shikan. The Center...
Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source:Kenya: Many Kenyans Turn to Plastic Surgery to Reclaim Their Lives - Expert
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A health expert now says Kenyans are no longer seeking plastic surgery solely for aesthetics but to reclaim their lives.
Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source:Tanzania: New Direct Flights to Connect Somalia and Tanzania, Bringing People Closer Than Ever
[Radio Dalsan] Dar es Salaam -- In a promising step toward deeper regional ties, Somalia and Tanzania have agreed to launch direct flights between Mogadishu and Dar es Salaam, making travel between the two nations easier, faster, and more accessible than ever.
Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source:Uganda: Front Page of Ugandan Daily New Vision Calling President Yoweri Museveni the 'Worst Dictator' Is Fake
[Africa Check] IN SHORT: A viral image, mimicking the weekend edition of Uganda's New Vision newspaper, calls president Yoweri Museveni the "worst dictator". But the front page is fake and should be ignored.
Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source:Ethiopia: False Claims, Real Stakes - Why Ethiopia Should Refute Trump's Recent Remarks About GERD
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- In a recent and provocative statement, U.S. President Donald Trump falsely claimed that "America funded the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD)" and that the dam "has cut off water from the Nile River" and "reduced Egypt's water supply." In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote, ".....I won't get a Nobel Peace Prize for keeping peace between Egypt and Ethiopia (a massive Ethiopian-built...
Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source:South Africa: Durban's Metrorail - It's a Bumpy Ride
[GroundUp] Trains are late, slow and often empty
Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source:Somalia: Somalia Immigration Agency Launches U.S.-Supported Biometric System to Combat Crime and Terrorism
[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia's Immigration and Citizenship Agency has rolled out a new biometric border control system aimed at combating human trafficking, reducing illegal migration, and strengthening national security against terrorism.
Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source:Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Independent Editor Zaba Remanded in Custody
[New Zimbabwe] Privately owned weekly newspaper Zimbabwe Independent editor Faith Zaba has been remanded in custody to this Thursday for her bail hearing.
Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source:South Africa: South Africa Issues First Permit to Vaccinate Against Avian Influenza
[SAnews.gov.za] South Africa is set to launch its first-ever poultry vaccination campaign in the coming days, marking a significant step in the country's effort to minimise the risk of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) outbreaks.
Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source:Kenya: Kenya's Standard Newspaper Didn't Report That President Would Flee Due to 25 June 2025 Protests
[Africa Check] IN SHORT: A front page that emerged ahead of the 25 June 2025 protests in Kenya claimed that the mass demonstrations would force president William Ruto to flee. But the front page was digitally altered, and the president remained in the country during the protests.
Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source:Africa: Strengthening Women's Political Participation in Guinea
[ISS] Current efforts to restore constitutional order must also promote the effective inclusion of women in public affairs.
Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source:Liberia: Retired CJ Yuoh's Dilemma
[Liberian Observer] The law requires a judge to step away from a case in which his or her impartiality "might reasonably be questioned. But, that is different from the case of the retired Chief Justice Sie-A-Nyene Yuoh, who, because of her retirement, the government lawyers now asking for her recusal from the appeal hearing against the US$6milion economic sabotage case involving former Finance Minister Samuel Tweah and...
Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source:South Sudan: Girls, Women Under Constant Threat in South Sudan
[HRW] Abductions, School Attacks, Rapes Should Spur Action
Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source:Liberia: Court Suspends Argument in Former Finance Minister's Case
[New Dawn] Arguments in the long-awaited trial of former Finance Minister Samuel Tweah and three others have been suspended. The case was scheduled for Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source:Jihadist fighters stage series of attacks on Mali military posts
Tuesday's attack marks the third major assault on army positions over the past month.
Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source:'Everyone wants this title back' - Nigeria eye 10th Wafcon win
Nigeria travel to Morocco bidding for a record-extending 10th Women's Africa Cup of Nations title, having last lifted the trophy in 2018.
Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: David Mark Quits PDP, Gives Reason
[Premium Times] David Mark has been named the new interim national chairman of the ADC, a political platform adopted by opposition coalition.
Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source:Africa: Africa's Ports - Strengthening Security To Support Economic Sovereignty
[InfoWire] As the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) begins to reshape regional trading dynamics, another transformation is quietly underway at the heart of Africa's logistical infrastructure: the securitisation of its ports. With more than 80% of the continent's imports and exports passing through maritime routes, the stakes are considerable. Far from being a purely technical issue, port security is now...
Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source:Mauritania: Second Chances Through Sport - How Exercise Aids Inmate Rehabilitation
[allAfrica] In my job, I work to reintegrate formerly incarcerated people back into society. I often see the harsh conditions they live in, like juveniles being in their overcrowded cells 24/7. I hear about their traumatic experiences while in confinement, including lack of appropriate health care and other physical abuse and injuries during fights. Over the years, their stories have caused me crippling anxiety. To...
Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source:South Africa: Gauteng Blames Teachers Pay Delays on Verification Issues - South African News Briefs - July 2, 2025
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Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source:Africa: The Africa-America Institute Announces CEO Transition
[AAI] The Africa-America Institute (AAI) announces that President and CEO Kofi Appenteng will be stepping down from his position effective July 1, 2025. Kofi has served AAI with distinction for over 25 years, serving as President and CEO for nearly ten years of that time. Under his leadership, AAI has deepened its impact, programs, and community bridging Africa and its diaspora to catalyze a more sustainable and...
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:Africa: Record-Breaking U.S.-Africa Business Summit Yields $2.5 Billion in Deals and Commitments - Fact Sheet
[State Department] From June 22-25, more than 2,700 U.S. and African public and private sector leaders gathered for the 17th U.S.-Africa Business Summit, hosted by the Corporate Council on Africa and the President of Angola. This year's Summit marked a record turnout, including 12 African Heads of State.
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:Liberian president killed in coup gets state funeral after 45 years
William Tolbert was killed during the 1980 coup - his body was then believed to be dumped in a mass grave.
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:Congolese army destroys plane rebels claim was carrying aid
It is the latest violent incident since a peace deal was signed in Washington last week.
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:Malawi: Police Look On As Peaceful Protesters Assaulted
[HRW] Johannesburg -- Investigate Violence, Ensure Freedom of Assembly Ahead of September Elections
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: I Didn't Betray Atiku to Serve Buhari - Garba Shehu
[Vanguard] Former Senior Special Assistant SSA on Media and Publicity to President Muhammadu Buhari, Malam Garba Shehu has dismissed insinuations in some quarters that he ditched his former principal, ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar and therefore betrayed him when he chose to serve as spokesperson to the former president.
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:Ethiopia: Abiy's June Drive - Reform, Recognition, Renewal
[Ethiopian Herald] In June 2025, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed spearheaded a series of high-impact initiatives, reflecting his government's unwavering commitment to advance economic transformation, technological innovation, strategic diplomacy, and sustainable national development. Throughout the month, the Premier also held wide-ranging consultations with key stakeholders to promote a culture of constructive dialogue and...
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:Ethiopia: Ethiopia Eyes $3.5b Debt Relief As Restructuring Talks Advance, Hints At Repayments Resumption in 2026
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Ethiopia is advancing debt restructuring negotiations with creditor countries in an effort to secure $3.5 billion in debt relief, Minister of Finance Ahmed Shide told lawmakers on Tuesday.
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:Africa: Mohammed Janabi Formally Assumes Office As Who Africa Regional Director
[Premium Times] Mr Janabi was elected in May 2025 during a special session of the WHO Regional Committee for Africa held in Geneva
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:West Africa: Waes 2025 - Tinubu Calls for Deeper Regional Integration
[Premium Times] Mr Tinubu emphasised that West Africa is one of the last great frontiers of economic growth, but opportunity alone does not guarantee transformation.
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:Sudan: Insecurity and Lack of Services Worsen the Situation in the Capital - Teachers Disagree in the Reopening of Schools
[Agenzia Fides] Khartoum -- Most areas of Khartoum are without electricity and water, exacerbating the country's already precarious security situation and the lack of other services such as internet and telecommunications.
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:Rwanda: Peace Agreement Between the Democratic Party and Rwanda - Another Mockery
[Agenzia Fides] Kinshasa -- "The impression created by the people of Bukavu, exhausted by more than four months of occupation, is one of perplexity and the feeling of being deceived again and again, even if they do not give up hope that something will change on the ground. But what? New reports of killings by the M23 are coming from the city and the province," said a Church source in Bukavu, the capital of South Kivu,...
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:Liberia: 'Not Just Doe--64 Others Died Defending Liberia'
[Liberian Observer] As Liberia solemnly laid to rest former President Samuel Kanyon Doe and former First Lady Nancy B. Doe in a state reburial and burial ceremony more than three decades after his deaths, former Grand Gedeh Superintendent Mr. Chris Bailey used the moment to deliver a searing (burning) message: President Doe was not the only one who died that day. Sixty-four others--soldiers and civilians--perished in...
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:Somalia: President Hassan Lays Wreath At Daljirka Dahsoon in Honor of Somalia's 65th Independence Anniversary
[Radio Dalsan] Mogadishu -- As Somalia marks 65 years since gaining independence and uniting as a republic, President H.E. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud led a solemn ceremony at the Daljirka Dahsoon Monument in central Mogadishu to honor the memory of the country's fallen heroes.
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source: