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Malawi: Police Crack Down On Thieves, Vandals At Thanzi Chicks Farm - - 'We Will Not Tolerate Lawlessness'

[Nyasa Times] The Malawi Police Service has sent a chilling warning to communities engaging in theft and violence, following the arrest of eight villagers from Nakuwawa Village under Senior Chief M'bwatalika in Lilongwe. The suspects stand accused of vandalising property and stealing chickens from Thanzi Chicks Farm and Central Poultry, located in Msundwe.

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Africa: U.S. Plan to Destroy Contraceptives Is Unconscionable

[MSF] The United States government's plan to destroy US$9.7 million worth of contraceptives is a callous waste that puts the health and lives of women and girls at risk. Media reports state that these supplies were purchased and ready to be shipped to regions where they are desperately needed.

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Africa: Empowering African Women From the Start - Integrating HIV Prevention Into the First Bonds of Life

[African Union] Each year, Pan-African Women's Day (PAWD) reminds us of the enduring legacy, resilience, and leadership of African women. However, as we celebrate, we must also confront a lingering truth: far too many pregnant and breastfeeding women in Africa are still left behind in HIV prevention efforts. Pregnant and breastfeeding women are not merely recipients of care, they are architects of community wellbeing,...

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Kenya: Experts Debunk Breastfeeding Myths Ahead of World Breastfeeding Week

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Health experts are calling for greater public awareness and support for breastfeeding, warning that common myths and misinformation continue to undermine breastfeeding practices among Kenyan mothers.

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

US Congress should ask questions about the Ivanhoe Atlantic Deal

Did US ambassador to Liberia Mark Toner, US Africa bureau official Troy Fitrell, Africa adviser to the US president Massad Boulos and former US special envoy J Peter Pham have any conflict of interests in influencing the deal?

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

US Grammy winner Ciara becomes citizen of Benin under new slavery descendants law

Benin in West Africa is trying to forge ties with the African diaspora and boost tourism.

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

South Africa: SA's Doctor Deal With Cuba Is Out of Touch and Out of Time, Critics Say

[spotlight] The Nelson Mandela-Fidel Castro medical training programme has been controversial from the start. It's had high points, low points and many say it should have an end point.

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Ethiopia: Commentary - Purity and Power: Sidama Politics Still Shackled By Old Ideologies

[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- The Sidama people, an ethnic group residing in the southern part of Ethiopia, are recognized for their unique culture, language, and enduring historical resilience. Following years of advocacy and struggle, the Sidama achieved regional statehood in November 2019, becoming Ethiopia's 10th regional state. Traditionally, Sidama society operated under the concept of Wolapho, which denoted...

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

South Africa: Students March in Germiston Over Unpaid Nsfas Fees

[GroundUp] They are demanding that the Ekurhuleni West TVET College intervene to help desperate students

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Rwanda: Gicumbi - 14 Students Injured in Panic After Earthquake

[New Times] At least 14 students at the University of Technology and Arts of Byumba (UTAB) in Gicumbi District, were injured on Monday, July 28, following a wave of panic triggered by a 6.1 magnitude earthquake that originated from Lake Tanganyika and was felt across different districts of Rwanda between 3:30 and 4:00pm.

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Kenya: Ex-Dci Boss Ordered Probe Into Jambopay Scam, Court Told

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A retired senior police officer has testified in court, revealing explosive details linking top officials at the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to a probe into JamboPay agents over alleged fraud involving Nairobi City Hall revenue.

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Hundreds of arrests during deadly Angola fuel protests

"People are fed up, hunger is rife," activists tell the BBC as thousands join protests in Luanda.

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

If Meryl met Herbert: A rom-com fan reads about an architect

Colonial architecture might not be your thing β€” but Sir Herbert Baker’s globe-trotting, empire-defining life just might surprise you

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

DA defector Liam Jacobs replaces Patriotic Alliance’s Kenny Kunene in Johannesburg council

Kunene, the PA’s deputy president, resigned as a councillor after links to murder suspect Katiso Molefe

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

Don’t eat alone β€” we also want to, whistleblowers allegedly told Polokwane municipal manager

Mayor John Mpe said it was unfair to expect him to know about municipal employees’ relationships after allegations the city manager’s boyfriend was awarded a R56 million tender

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

Kenya: Protests Erupt At Kakuma Refugee Camp in Kenya Following Aid Cuts

[RFI] Violent protests broke out at one of Kenya's largest refugee camps on Monday, humanitarian sources said, with unconfirmed reports of at least one death, following months of increased tensions over aid cuts.

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Burkina Faso rejects Ivory Coast's statement that activist died by suicide

Alain Faso, a pro-junta activist from Burkina Faso, died while in custody in Ivory Coast.

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Africa: Saving Agriculture's Lifeline - Why Wetlands Matter Now

[allAfrica] As global leaders confer in Zimbabwe for the 15th Conference of the Parties to the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands (COP15), they have an opportunity to strengthen both food security and environmental resilience. Wetlands--the ecosystems that underpin global food production - provide countless benefits to society. Yet they are disappearing at an accelerating pace.

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Nigerian star Burna Boy surprises Lioness coach at victory parade

England manager Sarina Wiegman is surprised by her favourite artist Burna Boy during celebrations for the Lionesses' Euro 2025 win.

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Middlesbrough sign Ivorian midfielder Kante

Middlesbrough complete their second signing of the summer after agreeing a five-year deal with Abdoulaye Kante from French club Troyes.

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Nigeria: How a Boko Haram Faction Entrenched Itself Near Nigeria's Capital

[ISS] New evidence shows how JAS' Shiroro cell adopts a flexible approach that tolerates local bandits and their vices.

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Africa: 'Security Help From U.S. Translates to Investment' - AFRICOM

[allAfrica] Monrovia -- To effectively counteract growing Jihadist activities on the continent, U.S. troops have to be present in the region to work with their African partners. This was said by Deputy Commander of the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), General John W. Brennan, during an online briefing on Monday.

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Nigeria's victorious women footballers promised $100,000 each

Returning home as African champions, the president thanked the players for their inspiration.

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Ghana: Even Teenagers Now Battle Hypertension ...Victor Opuni Cautions

[Ghanaian Times] Monitoring the health vitals regularly to assess how well the body is functioning, and detecting early signs of illness, are important lifestyle habits Ghanaians must imbibe to remain healthy and avoid Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs).

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Tanzania: Tanzania Advances Innovation With Expanded Tisc

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- TANZANIA is making notable progress in fostering a knowledge-based economy through the development and strengthening of its Technology and Innovation Support Centres (TISC) network.

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Liberia: Drivers Strike Over Controversial Traffic Management Deal

[New Dawn] Days after civil servants at the Ministry of Transport staged a peaceful protest against the now-controversial traffic Management deal, commercial drivers took to the streets on Monday, July 28, to demand an immediate cancellation.

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Liberia: U.S. Revives Liberia's MCC Hopes

[New Dawn] The Government of Liberia has announced a breakthrough in reviving its partnership with the U.S. Government's Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), marking a significant milestone in the country's development agenda.

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Liberia: Zargo Says Boakai Aides Behind His Removal in Political Witch-Hunt

[Liberian Investigator] Voinjama -- Steve Zargor, the former Commissioner General of the Liberia Immigration Service (LIS), has spoken out about his suspension, which has become not only indefinite but also an implied dismissal from the Unity Party-led government, blaming Francis Sackilla Nyumalin and Samuel Koffi Woods for orchestrating it.

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Reciprocity or retaliation? The semantics of US trade power

The world is no longer panicking over US trade threats but laying the foundation for an environment where Washington can no longer hold it over a barrel

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

Ethiopia: Leaders Join Premier in Green Legacy Tree Plantingtree

[Ethiopian Herald] ADDIS ABABA -- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) joined fellow Heads of State and Government in planting Green Legacy seedlings as part of the Second United Nations Food Systems Summit, co-hosted by Ethiopia and Italy.

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Liberia: Zargo Blasts Unity Party 'Boys' for Entitlement and Exclusion of Political Collaborators

[FrontPageAfrica] Voinjama -- In his long-awaited public statement, former Commissioner General of the Liberia Immigration Service, Steve H. J. Zargo, has issued a scathing critique of President Joseph Boakai's administration, accusing the ruling Unity Party -- particularly its inner circle of loyalists -- of political entitlement, exclusion, and betrayal of coalition allies who helped bring the party to power.

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

The mask of apartheid – privatisation

The state once enforced exclusion through law, now racial inequality is decentralised and enforced by private actors through economics, technology, the law, capital and technology

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

South Africa: Judge Says He Won't Rush Investigation Into Mkhwanazi's Claims

[Scrolla] Judge Madlanga says his team must first gather information and speak to people before they start public hearings. Mkhwanazi shocked the country by saying criminals have taken over parts of the police and justice system.

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

What we learned from Women's Africa Cup of Nations 2024

After Nigeria sealed their 10th African title, several issues need to be addressed to boost women's football on the continent.

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Born Free: Is government doing enough for mental health? with Vukosi Mashele – Podcast episode 14

Born Free is a bold, unfiltered voice for South Africa’s youth

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa