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Algeria and Mali block flights from each other after drone shot down

The statement escalates regional tensions after Mali accused Algeria of backing terrorism.

Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Born Free: Will the GNU survive? Can the ANC and DA reconcile after the budget? – Podcast episode two.

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

Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

Sudan: Two Years On, Sudan's War Is Spreading

[Crisis Group] After the Sudanese army recaptured Khartoum, many hoped that Sudan's war would start winding down. Instead, as it enters its third year, the conflict is escalating and likely to expand in scope, unless diplomats make a concerted push for peace talks.

Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Africa: Tropical Vibes

[CFR] The leader of the free world appears to have contracted the third-term virus.

Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Rwanda: UN Reflects On the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi in Rwanda

[UN News] The UN Secretary-General called on Monday for commitment to build a world of justice and dignity in honour of the victims and survivors of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda.

Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Sudan: North Darfur Plunges Further Into Crisis, UN Called to 'Urgently Intervene'

[Dabanga] El Fasher / Zamzam Camp / Shangil Tobaya Camp / Po -- The humanitarian crisis in North Darfur's capital of El Fasher has continued to deteriorate, with civilians trapped between escalating violence and severe shortages of food and water. El Fasher has been embroiled in conflict since May last year, with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces tightening its siege in a bid to capture the government stronghold in...

Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Algeria blocks flights from Mali after drone shot down

The statement escalates regional tensions after Mali accused Algeria of backing terrorism.

Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Kenya: UK Defense Secretary Meets Family Of Murdered Kenyan Woman

[Leigh Day] The Defence Secretary, John Healey, has today met with the family of Agnes Wanjiru, a 21-year-old Kenyan woman who was allegedly murdered by British soldiers more than 13 years ago.

Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Africa: Every Two Minutes a Woman Dies in Pregnancy and Childbirth - Tackling a Global Maternal Health Crisis

[UNFPA] United Nations, New York -- An average of 712 women die every day during pregnancy or childbirth - one woman every two minutes - according to a new United Nations report. Released today, this report finds that a staggering 260,000 women died in 2023, the most recent year for which we have estimates.

Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Liberia: U.S. Ambassador Warns Liberians - Illegal Immigration Could Cost You Everything

[Liberian Investigator] Monrovia -- The United States Ambassador to Liberia, Mark Toner, has issued a stern warning to Liberians considering illegal entry into the United States or involvement in visa fraud. In a public op-ed released Monday, the Ambassador underscored the grave consequences of violating U.S. immigration laws and urged Liberians to dissuade friends and relatives residing illegally in America from...

Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Somalia: Somali Police Commander Visits Injured Soldiers At Rajab Dayib Erdogan Hospital

[Radio Dalsan] Major General Asad Osman Abdullahi, the Commander of the Somali National Police Force, alongside Deputy Commander Major General Osman Abdullahi Mohamed, paid a visit to the Rajab Dayib Erdogan Hospital (formerly known as Digfeer) in Mogadishu to check on the soldiers who sustained injuries during an ongoing military operation in the city.

Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Kenya: South Africa Seeks Kenya's Backing for AfDB Presidency Bid

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- South Africa is seeking Kenya's support for its candidate, Ms. Bajabulile Swazi Tshabalala, in the upcoming African Development Bank (AfDB) presidential elections set for May.

Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Kenya: Nakhumicha Unaware of Gachagua's Alleged Role in Kemsa Tender Scandal During Her Tenure

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Former Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha has disclosed that she was unaware of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's alleged involvement in a Sh3.7 billion Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) tender during her tenure.

Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Africa: African Region's Maternal and Newborn Mortality Declining, but Progress Still Slow

[WHO-AFRO] Brazzaville -- The African region has made progress in lowering maternal mortality since 2000 but needs a 12-fold increase in the annual reduction rate to reach the Sustainable Development Goals (SGD) target of fewer than 70 deaths per 100 000 live births by 2030, new estimates by the United Nations Maternal Mortality Estimation Interagency Group show.

Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Egypt: President El-Sisi Asserts At Press Conf. With Macron Necessity of Returning to Ceasefire Deal in Gaza

[Egypt Online] President Abdel Fattah El Sisi said he and visiting French President Emmanuel Macron asserted during their talks on Monday 7/4/2025 the necessity of returning to the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip along with allowing the entry of humanitarian assistance and rejecting any attempts to displace the Palestinians.

Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Hlabisa calls for stability as VAT fallout threatens to capsize GNU

The Inkatha Freedom Party president said the VAT debate should not be weaponised to derail the coalition government’s primary mandate of ensuring economic stability and service delivery

Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

Kenya: Over 600 Gather in Nairobi to Honor Victims of 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi in Rwanda

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- More than 600 people gathered at the United Nations Office in Nairobi (UNON) on Monday to commemorate the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda.

Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Cameroon: Release of an 83-Year-Old Missionary and His Assistant After 48 Hours

[Agenzia Fides] YaoundΓ© -- The kidnapping and subsequent release, within 48 hours, of an 83-year-old British missionary and his Cameroonian assistant have brought the forgotten conflict in the English-speaking regions of Cameroon back into the international media spotlight.

Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Algeria: Mali, Niger, Burkina Recall Ambassadors From Algeria Over Drone Incident

[RFI] Tensions between Algeria and its southern neighbours have flared once again after the downing of a Turkish-made military drone near the Mali border, underscoring the ongoing instability in the Sahel.

Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Africa: Empowering Africa's Future - How Higher Education Centers of Excellence Are Driving Innovation

[allAfrica] A thriving economy is built on talent. Across Africa, the job market faces a growing shortage of highly skilled professionals in critical fields such as engineering, health, agriculture, digital technologies, and others. A decade ago, a survey by the Africa Investors Council revealed that major companies struggled to recruit qualified talent in these areas, while the African Capacity Building Foundation...

Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Dozens die after torrential rain hammers Congolese capital

Kinshasa is prone to soil erosion and the president warned the climate crisis is making flooding worse.

Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Kafka’s Ape is brave, gripping, important theatre

In a one-man show that has been touring the world for years, a larger-than-life actor offers theatre at its pure, raw, fearless best

Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

Treasury reassures private sector over National Health Insurance fears

The private healthcare sector and medical aid schemes have warned that, if they are excluded, it would damage the entire system

Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

'What I learned from a failed travel world record attempt'

Nigerian vlogger Alma Asinobi on failed Guinness World Record attempt

Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

World health: Progress after Covid β€” then Trump struck

On World Health Day, let’s not lose sight of hope, of taking action to make sure we create societies in which our children can not only survive but thrive

Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

Outcry over emir's summons prompts U-turn from Nigerian police

The emir of Kano is one of Nigeria's most respected traditional leaders but there is a tussle for the throne.

Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Congo-Kinshasa: Mpox Testing Gaps Raise Risk of Cross-Border Spread

[SciDev.Net] Dar es Salaam -- Foreign aid cuts could result in a major outbreak of mpox across the African continent and beyond, with virus control measures already disrupted, public health experts warn.

Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Malawi: U.S. Aid Freeze Halts Malawi's Top Science Programme, Disrupting Research

[RFI] Lilongwe - Just over a year after the US government, through the agency USAID, introduced a five-year, $17 million initiative to strengthen higher education in Malawi through science projects, the programme has been abruptly closed, disrupting research and innovation, one of the affected universities has confirmed.

Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Thousands attend funeral of Malian star Amadou Bagayoko

The blind musician, who helped bring Malian music to the world in the 2000s, died last week aged 70.

Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Nigeria: 'Take-It-Back' Movement Insists On Nationwide Protest

[Daily Trust] The 'take-it-back' movement has insisted on staging a nationwide protest today against the emergency rule in Rivers State as well as what it called human rights abuse and misuse of Cybercrime Act.

Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

State unveils five-year plan to protect 3 592km of coastline

The focus of the new coastal plan is on climate resilience, ecosystem restoration and equitable prosperity

Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max shows that luxury doesn’t need to empty your pockets

The brand has been successful since returning to South Africa and the price of its flagship model is one of the reasons why

Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

Liberia: Liberia's Offshore Potential Gets Boost

[New Dawn] Monrovia -- In presentation at the Executive Mansion over the weekend, Fabian Lai, Acting CEO of the National Oil Company of Liberia (NOCAL), delivered a comprehensive progress report on NOCAL's groundbreaking partnership with global geological and geophysical leader TGS NOPEC to President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, cabinet ministers, and industry leaders.

Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Namibia: Central Bank Recommends Zero Taxes On Dairy Products

[Namibian] The Bank of Namibia has suggested subsidies or zero-rated taxes on all milk products to allow Namibian-made dairy products to compete with those imported.

Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Nigeria: Nigeria Reacts to Trump's Tariffs, Avoids Retaliation

[Premium Times] In her statement, Ms Oduwole highlighted that Nigeria's major export to the US was oil and other minerals

Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica