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Ethiopia: Report Finds 43 Journalists Arrested, Imprisoned, or Kidnapped in Ethiopia in 2024 Amid Rising Threats to Press Freedom
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba- At least 43 journalists in Ethiopia were arrested, imprisoned, or kidnapped in 2024, according to the Journalists' Safety Assessment Report by International Media Support (IMS), which states that the safety of journalists has been "increasingly threatened," with journalists facing intimidation, detention, and harassment from both state and non-state actors.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:
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Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Achieves 95-95-95 Targets Way in Advance
[The Herald] Zimbabwe is one of the countries in the region that has managed to reach the 95-95-95 targets, which has brought epidemic control, Director of the AIDS and TB Unit in the Ministry of Health and Child Care, Dr Owen Mugurungi has said.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Kenya: Kenya's Silent Tragedy - a Woman Killed Every Two Days but Justice Is Nowhere in Sight
[RFI] Nairobi - At one of the police stations in Kenya's capital, Nairobi, families are seated on an old wooden bench, awaiting their turn with the officer on duty. Some of them are holding fading photographs of their lost sisters and daughters. They look tired and sad, with some holding back their tears. This is a familiar scene in Kenya, where a woman is killed every two days by a husband, a relative, or a stranger,...
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Congo-Kinshasa: How Burundi Troops, Hutu Rebels Provoked M23's March On Goma
[New Times] FDLR is a UN and US-blacklisted terrorist organization founded by military and paramilitary extremists linked to the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Africa: African Warriors Fighting Championship Partners with DAZN to Take Dambe Boxing Global
[Silverbacks Holdings] The African Warriors Fighting Championship (AWFC) the premier promoter of Dambe, traditional Nigerian boxing and a Silverbacks Holdings' portfolio company, has announced a groundbreaking broadcast partnership with DAZN, the world's leading sports entertainment platform.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: Ex-Shell Chief Bayo Ojulari Now Heads Oil Board
[Premium Times] Bayo Ojulari first joined Shell in November 1991 as an Associate Production Technologist at Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC)
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Zimbabwe: RSF Presses Police to Spare No Effort in Solving the Murder of Investigative Journalist Watson Flexy Munyaka
[RSF] Investigative journalist Watson Flexy Munyaka died on 17 March after being brutally thrown from a moving car. Reporters Without Borders (RSF) condemns this heinous murder and calls on the Zimbabwean authorities to do everything in their power to ensure that the investigation leads to the elucidation of this crime and the bringing to justice of all those responsible.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Sierra Leone: Global South Must Explore New Development Pathways - Sierra Leone Official
[allAfrica] Beijing -- The global south must broaden and explore new pathways to development that are not simply about accessing more capital but also ensuring sustainable, inclusive growth, a top Sierra Leone development official says.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Congo-Kinshasa: MSF Teams in Ituri Confront Alarming Brutality Against Women and Children
[MSF] Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has witnessed a renewed spike in atrocities in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)'s Ituri province, where its medical teams are providing care for civilians with horrific injuries. In a new report released on the 25th of March 2025, titled ''Risking Their Lives to Survive,'' MSF underscores the extreme needs of many communities endangered by recent attacks, increased...
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Africa: Trump Daughter's Father-in-Law Chosen as Senior Advisor for Africa
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Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:South Africa: Gunmen Raid Mpumalanga Church, Rob Worshippers - South African News Briefs - April 2, 2025
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Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa Grooming Tagwirei for Presidency - Geza
[New Zimbabwe] AFTER being recommended for a Central Committee post by ZANU PF's Harare Province, war veteran Blessed Geza has claimed that Kudakwashe Tagwirei is being clandestinely groomed to take over the presidency by President Emmerson Mnangagwa, thwarting his deputy Constantino Chiwenga's leadership ambitions.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Budget: Finance committees approve fiscal framework at 11th hour
The agreement came thanks to a lifeline ActionSA threw the ANC
Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source:UK finalising Chagos deal with Mauritius, says No 10
Government sources have indicated that the agreement will not need further approval from the US.
Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source:Sars collects R1.855 trillion in revenue, driven by personal income tax
And R447.7 billion was returned to taxpayers, says South African Revenue Service commissioner Edward Kieswetter
Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source:Nigeria's spectacular horse parade closing Ramadan
In the city of Dutse, thousands filled the streets to celebrate a centuries-old festival.
Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source:Rwanda: New High Court Chamber President Tasked With Restoring Judiciary's Good Image
[New Times] After the recent dismissal of Rusizi High Court Chamber's president Djuma Habimana due to service-delivery failures, a new president was on Tuesday, April 1, sworn-in with a directive "to restore the image of the judiciary" in the area.
Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source:Somalia: Plane Crash At Mogadishu's Aden Adde Airport, UN Staff Among Survivors
[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- A plane crash occurred today at Mogadishu's Aden Adde International Airport after the aircraft experienced a technical failure, the head of the Somali Civil Aviation Authority, Ahmed Moalim Hassan, confirmed.
Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source:Somalia: UN Confirms Aircraft Makes Emergency Landing in Mogadishu
[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- A United Nations aircraft in Somalia today executed a successful emergency landing in Mogadishu after detecting a landing gear malfunction.
Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source:Kenya: KRA to Simplify Paye Returns for Msmes
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is working on simplifying the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) filing system that discourages MSMEs from submitting returns.
Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source:Eritrea: Promoting Traditional Eritrean Dishes for the Fasting Seasons
[Shabait] Traditional Eritrean foods and drinks are part of the rich cultural heritage of the people. They have been in existence for centuries although they might have undergone changes over time.
Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source:Kenya: The Value of Increasing Public Sector Skills in the Age of AI
[Capital FM] In an era where digital transformation is reshaping every facet of our lives, Kenya's public sector stands at a critical juncture.
Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source:South Africa: Three Common Myths About U.S. Funding Cuts to South Africa
[spotlight] There is no shortage of myths about the cancellation of US foreign assistance. This includes the widely held misconception that PEPFAR is exempt from US aid cuts and the belief that grant terminations are just taking place in South Africa. Many of these falsehoods have been reinforced by US and South African officials. Spotlight and GroundUp dissect some of the most popular misconceptions.
Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source:Protected: Standard Bank Strengthens Commitment To Leading A Just Energy Transition For Africa With Updated Sustainable Finance Targets
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Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source:Petrol price cut by 58 cents a litre
Motorists will pay substantially less for diesel and petrol from 2 April
Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source:ANC, Democratic Alliance fail to reach agreement on budget
The ANC has so far rejected conditions on which the DA would agree to support Finance Minister Enoch Godongwanaβs 0.5 percentage point VAT increase for the coming fiscal year
Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source:Zimbabwe police arrest dozens in wake of protests
A total of 95 people are charged with promoting "public violence" and for "breaches of peace".
Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source:Proteas coach Walter resigns for personal reasons
South Africa white-ball coach Rob Walter, who took over in March 2023, resigns citing "personal reasons".
Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source:Mbalula warns GNU may have to be βreconfiguredβ over budget deadlock
The ANC secretary general also said there was no truth to rumours that it and the DA had reached an agreement
Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source:Africa: WHO Issues Its First-Ever Reports On Tests and Treatments For Fungal Infections
[WHO] Geneva -- The World Health Organization (WHO) today published its first-ever reports addressing the critical lack of medicines and diagnostic tools for invasive fungal diseases, showing the urgent need for innovative research and development (R&D) to close these gaps.
Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source:Africa: Three Common Myths About U.S. Funding Cuts to South Africa
[GroundUp] US and South African officials have contributed to misinformation about the cancellation of funding
Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source:How South Africa's 'Snowbok' booked Winter Olympics spot
Nicknamed the 'Snowbok', South African cross-country skier Matt Smith is set to compete at the 2026 Winter Olympics despite only taking up the sport two years ago.
Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source:Africa: William Ruto - From Hustler to Dealmaker?
[ISS] As the 2027 elections loom closer, three grand bargains will determine the president's political future.
Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source:Zambia president orders ministers to stop sleeping in cabinet
Hakainde Hichilema says some are dozing off because of "indulgence" and a lack of self-control.
Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source:Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Debt Restructuring Deal Can Serve to Enhance Currency Reserve
[Ethiopian Herald] Debt restructuring is a critical component of financial management that can significantly influence the success and sustainability of both individuals and organizations.
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