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Nigeria: Major Health Stories Across Nigeria in April
[Premium Times] In April 2025, Nigeria's health sector faced a mix of urgent challenges and progress.
Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source:
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The Cameroon art director who died at the height of her career
A fierce advocate of African art, she was due to become the first African woman to lead the Venice Biennale.
Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source:Art curator Koyo Kouoh dies at height of career
A fierce advocate of African art, she was due to become the first African woman to lead the Venice Biennale.
Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source:'Proud to be young' - Beauty queen, lawyer and Botswana's youngest cabinet minister
Lesego Chombo tells the BBC she was appointed by the president before he had even met her.
Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source:'I screamed': Nigerian Doctor Who fan thrilled show is coming to Lagos
The Doctor will be transported to Lagos in the first ever episode set primarily in an African country.
Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source:No water, no power - Port Sudan reeling after week of attacks
The city, which has escaped the worst of the civil war, has been targeted in a series of bombardments.
Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source:Africa: African Development Bank Executive Director Calls for 'New Development Compact' At Africa-Caribbean Infrastructure Forum
[African Development Bank (AfDB)] African Development Bank Group Executive Director Rufus N. Darkortey delivered a compelling call to action for countries across Africa and the Caribbean to "reimagine economic growth" through bold and innovative homegrown solutions during a keynote address at the Africa-Caribbean Infrastructure Forum last month.
Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source:South Africa criticises US plan to accept white Afrikaners as refugees
Reports say the first set of white South Africans could arrive in the US next week.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:UK mercenary and coup plotter Simon Mann dies
He was arrested in 2004 after being part of a failed coup to overthrow Equatorial Guinea's ruler.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Preachers and players: Africa's top shots
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Fashionistas and flippers: Africa's top shots
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Central Africa: Deepening Hunger Crisis Looms in West and Central Africa - UN
[allAfrica] Geneva -- A senior researcher for the United Nations' World Food Programme (WFP) says West Africa is experiencing a severe food and nutrition crisis, and insufficient funding is worsening the situation.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Top Liberian doctor struck off over qualification doubts
The head of Liberia's doctors' association has not provided proof of his medical degree, the regulatory body says.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Tunisia: Tunisia's Descent into Dictatorship: International Scrutiny Urgently Needed
[Civicus] Tunisia, once a democracy, has fallen into the grip of a dictator. A recent mass trial of critics of President Kais Saied, resulting in appalling sentences of up to 66 years, marks a new low point in an ongoing authoritarian crackdown.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Malawi: Can Youth Leaders and Police Stop Election Violence in Malawi?
[Nyasa Times] As Malawi edges closer to the 2025 tripartite elections, the specter of politically induced violence continues to cast a shadow over the democratic process. In this context, the recent meeting convened by the Inspector General of Police, Merlyne Nachulu Yolamu, with Directors of Youth from 18 political parties is a timely and commendable initiative. However, the lingering question is whether such...
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: UTME 2025 - JAMB Releases Results, Over 75 Percent Score Below 200
[Premium Times] This year, over two million candidates registered for the computer-based examination and over 1.94 million sat the examination held between 24 April and 5 May
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Malawi: Chisale Back in Court Today Over Unexplained Wealth Charges
[Nyasa Times] Former presidential aide Norman Chisale is back back in the High Court in Lilongwe today as his trial over charges of unexplained wealth proceeds.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Malawi: Crisis in the Wards - Malawi's Battle Against Childhood TB Crippled By Lack of Skilled Health Workers
[Nyasa Times] Malawi's fight against childhood tuberculosis (TB) is under serious threat as a critical shortage of skilled health workers in district hospitals continues to stall diagnosis and treatment of the disease among children.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Kenya: Govt 'Effectively Dealing With' Shortage of Essential Medicine
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The government is effectively dealing with persistent shortage of essential medicine in health facilities across the country, President William Ruto has said.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Southern Africa: Archbishop's Response to the Election of Pope Leo XIV
[ACSA] On behalf of the Anglican Church of Southern Africa, I welcome the election of Pope Leo XIV and pray intensely for him and for the Roman Catholic Church which he now leads.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Africa: He Has Visited the Continent Several Times - Pope Leo XIV Knows Africa Well
[Agenzia Fides] Rome -- Pope Leo XIV knows Africa well, having visited several African countries in recent years in his capacity as Cardinal Prefect of the Diacstery of Bishops and, before that, primarily as Prior General of the Order of Saint Augustine (OSA). His last visit to Kenya was in 2024. On that occasion, he presided over the dedication of the Chapel of Our Lady of Good Counsel at the Augustinian Monastery in...
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Namibia: Born of War, Raised By Wind - Namibia's Wild Horses
[Namibian] In an area forged by wind and silence, a herd of horses run freely across the gravel plains near Garub. These are the wild horses of the Namib Desert, feral, tenacious, and uniquely adapted. They are not just survivors of nature, but of history itself.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Liberia: Dr. Peter George Dismissed for Fraudulent Credentials
[New Dawn] Dr. Peter Matthew George, formerly the Medical Director at Esther & Jereline Medical Center in Ganta, Nimba County, has been dismissed from his position as President of the Liberia Medical and Dental Council (LMDC).
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Ghana: President's 120-Day Scorecard Impressive, but Ghanaians Expect More
[Ghanaian Times] President John Dramani Mahama's Wednesday address, marking his first 120 days in office, was more than a customary update.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Namibia: Aupindi Slams Nampower for 'Raping Consumers'
[Namibian] Swapo lawmaker Tobie Aupindi has slammed the national power utility, the Namibia Power Corporation (NamPower), for putting undue pressure on consumers with tariff hikes on electricity.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Kenya: NTSA Resumes Issuance of Motor Vehicle Number Plates After Resolving Shortage
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has officially resumed the issuance of motor vehicle number plates following the resolution of a nationwide shortage that had persisted for several months.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Kenya: Minet Plants 20,000 Trees in Kiambu in Push to Reach 500,000 Goal
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Risk advisory firm Minet has planted 20,000 tree seedlings in the Matathia block of the Uplands Forest in Kiambu County as part of its ongoing target to plant 500,000 trees in Kenya by 2030.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Kenya: 28 Suspects Detained, 22 Cars Recovered As Police Uncover Motor Vehicle Theft Syndicate
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- 28 suspects are being detained by police following a multi-agency security operation that uncovered a motor vehicle theft syndicate.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Africa: Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania to Finalize Hosting Venues for African Nations Championship 2025
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Republics of Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania are set to deliberate on the final selection and readiness of hosting venues for the opening and closing ceremonies, as well as the 1st, 2nd and third-place playoff of the upcoming African Nations Championship (CHAN), scheduled for August 2025.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Kenya: Kalonzo Accuses Ruto of Partisanship After Nomination of Erastus Ethekon As IEBC Chairperson
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Wiper Leader Kalonzo Musyoka has accused President William Ruto of partisanship in the nomination of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) chairman and members.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:South Africa: South Africa's Eskom Sees Low Power-Cut Risk Over Next Four Months
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Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:South Africa: President Ramaphosa Welcomes Election of Pope Leo Xiv
[SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa has offered his congratulations to Cardinal Robert Prevost on his election as Pope Leo XIV, the 267th Pope of the Catholic Church.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Africa: Call for Bold Investment to Secure Southern Africa's Water Future
[SAnews.gov.za] Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister, Sello Seitlholo, has called for decisive and intensified investment in the water sector to secure Southern Africa's future in the face of climate change and growing water demands.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:South Africa: Government Sends Condolences to Ndlovu and Mdhluli Families
[SAnews.gov.za] Deputy Minister in the Presidency Kenny Morolong has, on behalf of The Presidency and the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS), expressed condolences to the families, friends and colleagues of the late journalist Aserie Ndlovu and his partner, Zodwa Mdhluli.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:South Africa: Public Works to Ink Agreements Aimed At Boosting Service Delivery
[SAnews.gov.za] Public Works and Infrastructure Minister, Dean Macpherson, will sign memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with three municipalities to improve infrastructure delivery at local government level.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: