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Nigeria: Over 200,000 Nigerian Troops, Civilians Served in 41 Peacekeeping Missions - - UN
[Daily Trust] No fewer than 200,000 Nigerian troops, police, and civilians have served in 41 UN, AU, and ECOWAS missions since 1960, according to UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator, Mr. Mohamed M. Malick Fall.
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:
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Africa: 'The African Development Bank Has One of the Most Democratic Processes in Electing the President of the Bank.'
[African Development Bank (AfDB)] This year's Annual Meetings have the extra dynamic of the election of a new President to take over the helm of the institution after ten years under Dr. Akinwumi Adesina. Can you walk us through the key electoral processes and steps until the new President takes office?
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:Africa: African Development Bank Hits Record $11 Billion in New Investments for 2024 - 2025 Annual Development Effectiveness Review
[African Development Bank (AfDB)] The African Development Bank Group on Tuesday announced a record-breaking $11 billion in new operations for 2024, its highest ever. This includes $5.5 billion dedicated to climate finance, underscoring its pivotal role in catalyzing inclusive growth and resilience across Africa.
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:Africa: AM2025 - African Leaders Urge Continental Capital Mobilization for Self-Reliance
[African Development Bank (AfDB)] Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara on Tuesday opened the African Development Bank Group's 2025 Annual Meetings with a rousing call for Africa to mobilize its own capital, accelerate regional integration, and chart a new path of economic self-reliance.
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:South Africa: President Ramaphosa Highlights Importance of U.S. Working Visit
[SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa has underscored the significance of his recent working visit to the United States, telling Parliament that the engagement was both necessary and timely, given the critical role the US continues to play in South Africa's economic landscape.
Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source:Congo-Kinshasa: The DR Congo Needs Dialogue, Not More Guns
[allAfrica] Washington, DC -- The U.S.-led push for a peace agreement between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda might include a minerals-for-defense cooperation deal that could reshape the region's geopolitical landscape. In exchange for exclusive access to key mineral resources vital to advanced technologies, the United States reportedly could provide military assistance and training to the DRC's...
Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source:NgΕ©gΔ© wa Thiong'o - a giant of African literature
The Kenyan author sent shockwaves through African literature by refusing to write in English.
Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source:Giant of African literature NgΕ©gΔ© wa Thiong'o dies aged 87
The Kenyan author sent shockwaves through African literature by refusing to write in English.
Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source:Western Sahara: Appeal to President Trump - Help Free Western Sahara and End One of World's Longest Ongoing Conflicts
[allAfrica] President Donald J. Trump could bring an end to one of the world's longest ongoing conflicts. Africa's only remaining colony, Western Sahara, has been resisting Moroccan occupation since 1975 when Spain, the former colonial power, withdrew. The next year, the Saharan people declared an independent republic, known as the SADR, which subsequently adopted a constitution modeled on that of the United States....
Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source:DA slams Joburgβs R89.4bn budget as politically motivated
But the city describes the budget as βfully funded, pro-poor and pro-growthβ
Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source:Bodies of Malians found in boat washed ashore on Caribbean island
Documents found inside the boat washed ashore in St Vincent and the Grenadines indicate the migrants were from Mali.
Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source:Auditor-general exposes municipal meltdown
Taxpayers are paying for ill-disciplined, unaccountable and debt ridden local governments
Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source:Kenya: President Ruto Urges Kenyans to Be Tolerant With Each Other
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has urged Kenyans to be tolerant of one another and people in neighbouring countries.
Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source:Kenya: MPs Cast Doubt On Koimburi's Abduction Claims
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A section of MPs have castigated Juja MP George Koimburi following initial investigation that he may have abducted himself, urging investigative agencies to move swiftly to establish the truth behind the incident.
Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source:Africa: President Ruto Urges Militaries in Africa to Forge Closer Cooperation
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has called on militaries in Africa to forge closer cooperation and partnerships to deal with security risks facing the continent.
Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source:Egypt: IMF Raises Egypt's Growth Forecast to 3.8 Percent
[Egypt Online] The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised Egypt's economic growth forecast for fiscal year 2024/25 to 3.8 per cent, reflecting stronger-than-expected performance in the first half of the year and a surge in private sector activity.
Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source:Egypt: PM - State Continues Cooperation With Partners to Capitalize On Promising Chances in Energy
[Egypt Online] Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouli affirmed that the state continues to pursue its approach of maintaining cooperation with partners to ensure the best use of promising opportunities in Egypt's energy sector, serving the mutual interests of all parties.
Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source:Egypt: President El-Sisi Signs Law Amending Provisions of Metro Status
[Egypt Online] President Abdel Fattah El Sisi signed on Wednesday May,28,2025 Law No. 83 of 2025, amending certain provisions of Law No. 113 of 1983 concerning the establishment of the National Authority for Tunnels.
Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source:Egypt: President El-Sisi Meets Minister of Cit, Director of Egyptian Military Academy
[Egypt Online] President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met on Wednesday May 28,2025 with Minister of Communications and Information Technology Dr. Amr Talaat and Director of the Egyptian Military Academy Lieutenant General Ashraf Salem Zaher.
Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source:Zimbabwe: Zanu-PF Will Winnow Out Anyone With Hidden Ambitions - Mutsvangwa Says As Business Tycoon Tagwirei 'Eyes' Presidency
[New Zimbabwe] ZANU PF will not tolerate businessmen who join the party with "hidden ambitions", the party spokesperson Christopher Mutsvangwa has said.
Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source:Zimbabwe: Uz On the Brink of Collapse - Striking Lecturers Say As Students Face Uncertain Future
[New Zimbabwe] "Vaforomani" by the late System Tazvida blared from the public announcement system at the University of Zimbabwe, encapsulating the struggles of the lecturers on Tuesday morning.
Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source:South Africans pay tribute to acting 'icon' Chweneyagae who died age 40
Presley Chweneyagae, the star of Oscar-winning 2005 film Tsotsi, died from natural causes, his family says.
Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source:Zimbabwe: Uz Students Protest Against Replacement of Striking Lecturers
[New Zimbabwe] UNIVERSITY of Zimbabwe (UZ) students are standing in solidarity with their striking lecturers, vowing to resist any attempts to bring in replacement staff.
Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source:Africa: Resurgence of Preventable Diseases Threatens Children in East Asia and the Pacific
[GAVI] Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, UNICEF and WHO raise alarm over falling vaccine coverage and eroding trust, with measles cases at their highest since 2020
Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source:Somalia/Cameroon: Somali President Hosts Legendary Footballers On Historic Visit
[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud welcomed internationally renowned former football stars Samuel Eto'o, Emmanuel Adebayor, and Jay-Jay Okocha at the Presidential Palace during their historic visit to the country.
Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: Nigeria's Debt to Hit N162trn As President Seeks N17trn Loans
[Daily Trust] Nigeria's public debt profile will rise to N162.025 trillion as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sought the National Assembly's approval for fresh loans'.
Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source:Mali: In Bamako, Access to Clean Water Improves People's Lives
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Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source:Ghana: Ghana Embassy in Washington DC to Reopen to Consular Services - Foreign Affairs Ministry
[Ghanaian Times] The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that the Ghana Embassy in Washington DC, United States, will be reopened tomorrow to resume full consular services.
Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source:Clean energy must extend beyond megawatts and minerals
Renewable does not always mean responsible, which is why business and human rights needs to be at the heart of Africaβs energy future
Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source:A super Cooper by Mini β but is it too expensive?
The fifth-generation Mini Cooper is cute, compact and embodies fun but the downside is its hefty price tag
Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source:Living βfossilβ found: Rare velvet worm species named after teenage explorer
A high school pupilβs nature walk led to a major scientific discovery
Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source:Namibia marks colonial genocide for first time with memorial day
Concentration camps and pseudoscientific experiments were used by German officials to torture and kill.
Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source:Kenyan president apologises to Tanzania over deportation row
It follows growing criticism from Kenyans targeting Tanzania's president over the recent deportation of activists.
Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source:The stats do not lie - ranking Africa's Premier League stars
Egypt's Mohamed Salah was the stand-out player in this season's Premier League - but what do the statistics say about other African stars?
Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source:Kenya: President Ruto Apologizes to Tanzania Following Recent Tiff
[Capital FM] The President offered a public apology and appealed for reconciliation, not just with Tanzania, but with Uganda and the broader EAC.
Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source: