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[Leadership] Lagos State government has raised the alarm over the environmental degradation of the Lagos Lagoon, saying the situation portends an ecological and social catastrophe if urgent measures are not taken to tackle the menace.
Published on: September 05, 2025 | Source:
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South Africa: People's Bill - South Africa's Civil Society Push to Rescue Its Public Sector
[New South Institute] The testimony was dry, technical and utterly consequential. One after another, they approached the virtual podium, union leaders, policy architects, ethicists, and a lone ordinary citizen. Their audience was a panel of South African lawmakers from the National Council of Provinces (NCOP). Their subject, a piece of legislation so dense it rarely makes headlines, yet so vital it could determine the...
Published on: September 05, 2025 | Source:South Africa: How SA Influencers Help the Tobacco Industry to Spread Confusing Messages
[Bhekisisa] Sbusiso Leope, better known as DJ Sbu, is part of a social media campaign that's been pushing back on parts of the tobacco Bill that is in front of Parliament. He's just one of many influencers who say they are defending informal traders, but public health advocates and researchers warn this selective, emotive picture is one often presented by the tobacco industry.
Published on: September 05, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: Nigerian Politics Is Full of Traitors, Liars - Jonathan
[This Day] Former President of Nigeria, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, yesterday said that Nigeria's political atmosphere is full of betrayals and lies.
Published on: September 05, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: As Govt Issues Fresh Flood Alert - Taraba Communities Submerged
[Daily Trust] The National Flood Early Warning Centre of the Federal Ministry of Environment has warned that heavy rains may cause flooding in 14 states between September 4 and 8, 2025.
Published on: September 05, 2025 | Source:'When I scored for Somalia, my phone was blowing up'
Playing for your country is the best feeling in the world, says Sak. But he never expected to get called up.
Published on: September 05, 2025 | Source:Rwanda: How Gorilla Tourism Is Reshaping Musanze's Economy and Communities
[New Times] Musanze District, nestled at the base of the Virunga Massif, has undergone a significant transformation over the past two decades--from a quiet agricultural region into a leading center of conservation-driven development.
Published on: September 05, 2025 | Source:Water fights and nimble rams: Africa's top shots
A selection of best photos from across the continent and beyond from 29 August till 4 September 2025.
Published on: September 05, 2025 | Source:South Africa: Gun Violence Petrifies Brakpan Residents - South African News Briefs - September 5, 2025
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Published on: September 05, 2025 | Source:Nigerian boxer 'heartbroken' to miss Worlds over late sex tests
Nigeria's Blessing Oraekwe says it is "heartbreaking" to be barred from the World Championships in Liverpool after missing the deadline for a new genetic sex test.
Published on: September 05, 2025 | Source:South Africa beat England to take ODI series
England's poor form in white-ball cricket continues as they are beaten by South Africa to lose the second one-day international and the series with a game to spare.
Published on: September 04, 2025 | Source:Egypt: Egypt Brings Egp 15.3 Mln World-Class Cancer Detection Tech to Sharm El-Sheikh
[Egypt Online] Egypt Healthcare Authority (EHA) has invested EGP 15.3 million to acquire the Olympus X1 gastrointestinal endoscopy system for Sharm El-Sheikh International Hospital, introducing one of the latest global technologies for early cancer detection and therapeutic endoscopy.
Published on: September 04, 2025 | Source:Africa: Union of African Journalists Concludes 61st Training Programme in Cairo
[Egypt Online] The Union of African Journalists, in cooperation with Egypt's Supreme Council for Media Regulation and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has concluded the 61st Training Programme for African Journalists at the Council's Media Training and Studies Center in Cairo.
Published on: September 04, 2025 | Source:Somalia: U.S. Africom Commander Pledges Stronger Security Cooperation During Somalia Visit
[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- The new commander of the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), General Davgin Anderson, made his first official visit to Mogadishu on Wednesday, holding meetings with senior Somali government officials and military leaders.
Published on: September 04, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: Why We Banned Export of Raw Shea Nut - Minister
[Premium Times] This move, he said, aims to create rural jobs, empower women, and establish Nigeria as a major player in the refined shea products market.
Published on: September 04, 2025 | Source:Rwanda: Through the Lens - Excitement Builds in Kinigi Ahead of Kwita Izina Festival
[New Times] The landscape of Kinigi is transforming as it prepares to host the 20th anniversary of Kwita Izina, or the Gorilla Naming Ceremony, Rwanda's leading tourism flagship event.
Published on: September 04, 2025 | Source:Africa: Kagame Criticises Expensive Air Travel in Africa
[New Times] President Paul Kagame has made a call for lowering the high cost of air travel across Africa, stating that flying should not remain a luxury reserved for the rich.
Published on: September 04, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: Why Marafa Should Team Up With Lawal in PDP, By Suleman Ahmad Tudu
[Premium Times] Both men were once comrades in the G-8 coalition that resisted former Governor Abdulaziz Yari's alleged selfish imposition of candidates within the APC. Their reunion today could prove to be the game-changer Zamfara desperately needs
Published on: September 04, 2025 | Source:Sudan: The Ethiopian Dam On the Nile River Is Defined As a 'Threat' By Egypt and Sudan
[Agenzia Fides] Addis Ababa -- "The Ethiopian dam on the Nile is a continuing threat to stability in the eastern Nile basin," states a joint statement from Egypt and Sudan issued yesterday, September 3, at the conclusion of the meeting held in Cairo between the ministers of foreign affairs and irrigation of both countries.
Published on: September 04, 2025 | Source:Ebola outbreak kills 15 in DR Congo
Health officials urge people to take preventive measures following a new outbreak of the deadly virus.
Published on: September 04, 2025 | Source:Former foreign minister sentenced to hard labour for corruption in Zambia
Joseph Malanji was convicted of acquiring properties and helicopters that were suspected to be the proceeds of crime.
Published on: September 04, 2025 | Source:Congo-Kinshasa: Mining DR Congo's Cobalt - False Solution to Climate Transition?
[allAfrica] Cobalt mining in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), essential for global clean energy technologies, presents a paradox for the global energy transition. While the country supplies more than 70 percent of the world's cobalt for electric vehicles and renewable energy systems, mining continues to undermine local health, ecosystems, and climate resilience. Unless mining governance is integrated with...
Published on: September 04, 2025 | Source:Chad: Role of Women in Chad's Kidnapping for Ransom Crisis
[ISS] Solving the problem requires understanding the multiple roles that women play in enabling kidnapping economies.
Published on: September 04, 2025 | Source:Africa: 'It's Time to Deliver' - COP29 Presidency Urges Action on Climate Finance Promises
[allAfrica] Climate change continues to have escalating impacts on the world, making the Conference of the Parties (COP) an essential global climate action platform. Climate-related disasters are increasing worldwide, affecting mostly developing countries that contribute very little to global emissions. In Africa, climate change costs countries between 2% and 5% of their GDP. Some nations even allocate up to 9% of...
Published on: September 04, 2025 | Source:Dozens die after boat hits tree stump in Nigerian river
The overloaded boat was carrying passengers including children when it hit a submerged tree stump.
Published on: September 04, 2025 | Source:Zimbabwe: Hosts Zimbabwe Seek First Under-17 Title in 18 Years
[Cosafa] COSAFA Qualifiers will be staged in Harare, Zimbabwe from September 11-20 with 12 teams hoping to reach the continental finals that are to be held next year.
Published on: September 04, 2025 | Source:Tanzania: Fuel Price Cuts Bring Relief to Motorists
[Daily News] Dodoma -- MOTORISTS in the country are experiencing a reprieve following a 36/- and 23/- reduction in cap prices for petroleum and diesel, respectively, which is expected to lower transportation costs, ease inflationary pressures and boost overall economic activity.
Published on: September 04, 2025 | Source:Liberia: 'We Are Corrupt' - Sen. Duncan Admits Corruption, Says International Partners Responsible for 80 Percent
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Sinoe County Senator Crayton Duncan has admitted that Liberian public officials, including members of the Legislature, are corrupt--but claims the country's international partners are far more corrupt and responsible for the majority of poverty and suffering among Liberians.
Published on: September 04, 2025 | Source:Liberia: Information Minister Jerolinmek Piah Orders Gsa Dress Code Memo Ignored
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Liberia's Minister of Information, Jerolinmek Matthew Piah, has distanced the government from an internal memorandum purportedly issued by the General Services Agency (GSA).
Published on: September 04, 2025 | Source:Liberia: Ex-President Sirleaf Admits Administration Shortcomings in Addressing Plights of Liberian Youth
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Former Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has admitted that her administration did not do enough to address the social and emotional impact of the country's civil war, particularly on the youth.
Published on: September 04, 2025 | Source:Liberia: Audit Shows Government Circumventing Salary Cap - Paying Wages Under Grants Code in National Budget
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- An audit by the General Auditing Commission (GAC) has revealed that the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning may be circumventing the approved salary structure by disbursing wages under the "Grants/Transfers" category in the national budget, instead of the standard "Basic Salaries" allocation.
Published on: September 04, 2025 | Source:Mauritius: Mauritius and China Explore Deeper Ties in Land Transport Sector
[Government of Mauritius] The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China, Dr Huang Shifang, paid a courtesy call on the Minister of Land Transport, Mr Mahomed Osman Cassam Mahomed, in Port Louis, yesterday.
Published on: September 04, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: ICT Projected to Surpass Oil As Nigeria's Top Earner
[Vanguard] Nigeria's Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector is on course to outperform oil and gas as the country's biggest revenue earner by 2027, according to Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani.
Published on: September 04, 2025 | Source:Africa: New Warehouses to Strengthen Africa's Rapid Health Emergency Response
[Africa CDC] When a public health emergency strikes, every hour counts. Rapid access to medical countermeasures can be the difference between containment and escalation.
Published on: September 04, 2025 | Source:Africa: Strong Public Engagement in Africa's Mpox Fight - but Gaps Persist
[Africa CDC] A year after mpox was declared a continental health threat, Africa's response has shown encouraging momentum. An interim analysis of a new study by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) reveals strong public engagement, with above-average vaccine acceptance across all surveyed countries and firm trust in health information shared via television, radio and frontline health...
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