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Nigeria: FCT Resident Doctors Begin Indefinite Strike

[Premium Times] The ARD-FCT had embarked on a seven-day warning strike last Monday, citing the government's failure to resolve long-standing grievances

Published on: September 15, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Ethiopia: 42 Countries Issue Joint Statement to UN Expressing Concern Over Shrinking Civic Space in Ethiopia

[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba-- Forty-two countries issued a joint statement to the United Nations expressing concern over the human rights situation in Ethiopia, citing restrictions on fundamental freedoms less than a year before the 2026 elections.

Published on: September 15, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Zimbabwe: Gold Production Surges 23 Percent Year On Year

[The Herald] Gold production has recorded strong growth in August, with deliveries to the country's sole authorised buyer, Fidelity Gold Refinery (FGR), reaching 4,189 tonnes, a 22,6 percent year-on-year increase compared to the 3,418 tonnes produced in the same period last year.

Published on: September 15, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Are we using the wrong world map?

This is why the African Union has backed calls to stop using the Mercator map of the world.

Published on: September 15, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Liberia: Liberian Petroleum Terminal Owners Call for Immediate Action

[Liberian Observer] Liberia's petroleum industry has been plunged into crisis following the release of the September 2025 petroleum pricing circular, which private terminal owners say could bankrupt their businesses and wipe out more than $300 million in investments.

Published on: September 15, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Nigeria: Nimet Predicts Three-Day Thunderstorms, Rainfall Across Nigeria

[Premium Times] In the afternoon and evening, isolated thunderstorms with moderate rain are expected across the northern region.

Published on: September 15, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Africa: Feminist Organizations Are Failing Their Own Values

[allAfrica] As a human rights lawyer who has spent over a decade advocating for gender and reproductive justice, I never imagined that a global feminist organization would discriminate against me because of my pregnancy -- a high-risk one, complicated by lupus. My supervisor frequently made sarcastic remarks about my pregnancy symptoms and cravings, particularly when I pushed back or took a stance she disagreed with....

Published on: September 15, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Malawi: International Community Set to Observe Malawi Elections

[Nyasa Times] The European Union (EU) and the Southern African Development Community (Sadc) have deployed election observer missions to Malawi ahead of Tuesday's general elections.

Published on: September 15, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Somalia: Laftagareen Accuses Some Federal States, Politicians of Serving Foreign Agendas

[Shabelle] Baidoa -- Abdiaziz Laftagareen, President of the Southwest State of Somalia, has sharply criticized several federal member states and some politicians, accusing them of acting as agents for foreign interests and implementing external agendas within Somalia.

Published on: September 15, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso Scraps Visa Fees for All African Travellers

[allAfrica] Burkina Faso has scrapped visa fees for all African travellers in a move to boost the free movement of people and goods across the continent. Security Minister Mahamadou Sana said that any citizen from an African country wishing to go to Burkina Faso will not pay any amount to cover visa fees.

Published on: September 15, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Embracing Disability

Companies that practice disability inclusion innovate faster, are more productive, and outperform their competitors. “Disability inclusion is not charity, it’s smart business.” That was the clear message from the inauguralValuable 500 African Summit 2025, held on Tuesday at The Venue, Houghton Hotel in Johannesburg. Hosted byleading youth development non-profit, Afrika Tikkun, in partnership with the […]

Published on: September 15, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

Saving the African penguin is a noisy affair

New regulations put in place strict rules, including seasonal restrictions and spill prevention measures, to balance penguin conservation with shipping

Published on: September 15, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

Stop ignoring the heavy drinking red flags

It will take more than policy to change South Africans’ excessive use of alcohol; we all need to take part in the Sober Curious movement

Published on: September 15, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

Finding their feet? Assessment of the GNU’s one year in office

Only 26 promises made to the electorate, only 21%, have started and none have been fully implemented

Published on: September 15, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

Democracy at a crossroads in South Africa – and the US

Democracy – government of the people, by the people, for the people – cannot prevail while wealth is concentrated in the hands of the few

Published on: September 15, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

Construction workers are dying and being injured because of negligence

Weak oversight and non-compliance are causing fatal accidents at construction sites

Published on: September 15, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

Boss of degrading sex-trade ring involving Ugandan women unmasked by BBC

Young women tell the BBC they are being lured to Dubai to take part in extreme sex acts.

Published on: September 14, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

England and South Africa draw T20 series after washout

The series-deciding third T20 between England and South Africa is abandoned without a ball being bowled because of rain.

Published on: September 14, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Pot breaks as Nigerian chef attempts to cook largest jollof rice dish

Hilda Baci and a team of assistants took nine hours to complete the popular West African dish.

Published on: September 14, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

It does no good to deny antisemitism exists at UCT

It is not okay when Jewish students who express support for Israel are slapped, spat at or receive threatening phone calls; the university should address this

Published on: September 14, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

Upgraded Audi A3 is sportier than ever and shines in every department

We tested out the Black Edition Sedan and can safely say that Audi has produced an excellent product — but it’s more expensive than its rivals

Published on: September 14, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

The United Nations at 80: Real reform or ritual?

After eight decades, the UN is facing a slide into irrelevance, underlining the need for reform in financing, mandates, representation and partnerships

Published on: September 14, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

Eskom, a case study in reform

Stable governance, executive unity and some operational freedom allowed the state-owned entity to succeed, show SOEs need not decline

Published on: September 14, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

Malawi - where the petrol queue might overshadow the queue to vote

With long petrol queues on city roads, everyday issues dominate in the run-up to Tuesday's vote.

Published on: September 14, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Black Ferns beat South Africa to reach semis

Defending champions New Zealand overcome a slow start and a spirited South Africa side to seal their spot in the Women's Rugby World Cup semi-finals.

Published on: September 13, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

South Africa inflict record defeat on New Zealand

New Zealand suffer their biggest defeat in history as they lose 43-10 to South Africa in the Rugby Championship in Wellington.

Published on: September 13, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Cameroon: Cameroon's 2025 Election - A Nation at a Crossroads

[allAfrica] A view From Afar

Published on: September 13, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Nigerian chef attempts to make world's largest pot of jollof rice

Hilda Baci and a team of assistants took several hours to complete the popular West African dish.

Published on: September 13, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

The 'iron lady' taking a shot at Ivory Coast's presidency

Feared by some, loved by others, ex-first lady Simone Gbagbo is vying to become the country's next leader.

Published on: September 13, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Anti-apartheid hero's new inquest should lead to justice, Biko family tells BBC

Seen as a martyr in the struggle against white-minority rule, Steve Biko died in police custody in 1977.

Published on: September 12, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Nigerian pilot tests positive for alcohol after plane veered off runway

The 64-year-old has been sacked, although all the passengers were unharmed.

Published on: September 12, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Liberia: Simple Reality of National Development-Series 204

[Liberian Observer] Liberia stands at a decisive crossroads. Blessed with abundant natural resources, a youthful population, and a strategic location in West Africa, the nation has the ingredients for profound economic transformation. Yet, although the opportunities are immense, persistent governance weaknesses, fragile infrastructure, and outdated fiscal and monetary systems continue to constrain progress.

Published on: September 12, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Africa: First Aid in Africa - When Every Second Counts, Red Cross Driven to Save Lives

[IFRC] From Kampala's busy streets to the highlands of Lesotho, Red Cross and Red Crescent volunteers are proving that first aid is more than a skill -- it's a lifeline.

Published on: September 12, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

South Africa: Magistrate Postpones Durban Police Rape Cover-Up Trial

[GroundUp] The trial of three officers was postponed due to a funeral

Published on: September 12, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica