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[Daily Trust] The federal government has taken fresh decisions on cases of unruly conduct involving Ibom Air passenger, Ms Comfort Emmanson, and that of ValueJet, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal (KWAM1), also known as K1 De Ultimate.
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:
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Rwanda: Govt Targets to Cut Post-Harvest Losses to 5 Percent in Five Years
[New Times] Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva has announced that the government aims to reduce post-harvest losses to below 5 per cent by 2029, down from 13.8 per cent recorded in 2023.
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:Ethiopia: Extrajudicial Killings, Torture, Mass Detentions - U.S. 2024 Report Paints Grim Picture On Ethiopia's Record
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- The U.S. Department of State's 2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices for Ethiopia has delivered a stark assessment of the country's human rights situation, detailing widespread abuses by state and non-state actors in the context of ongoing conflicts in different parts of the country.
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:Liberia: Saah Joseph's Exit Deals Major Blow to CDC, Acting Chairman Admits
[Liberian Investigator] MONROVIA -- "We can't sit and pretend that the departure of Senator Saah H. Joseph and others from the CDC does not mean anything to us as a party," Acting Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) Chairman Atty. Janga A. Kowo said Tuesday, conceding the political weight of one of the party's most prominent resignations in years.
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:Africa: Lagos Summit Weighs Ai Ambitions Against Africa's Tech Infrastructure Gap
[RFI] Nigeria is hosting one of Africa's biggest tech gatherings on Tuesday, with debates ranging from Wolof-speaking chatbots to medical algorithms. The ambition is to harness artificial intelligence to transform economies - but patchy internet, unreliable electricity and low investment remain major obstacles.
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:South Africa: Celebrating Three Decades of Community Voice - Bush Radio Marks 30 Years of Licensed Broadcasting
[Bush Radio] Cape Town -- From August 9, 1995 to August 9, 2025 - A Legacy of Fearless Storytelling and Community Empowerment
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:South Africa: 'I Looked At Those Tiny Feet' - How a Joburg Mother's Journey Helped Thousands of Children Walk Without Pain
[spotlight] When Karen Mara Moss' son was diagnosed with clubfoot, she travelled to the US in search of a life-changing treatment. She made a promise to bring it home and two decades on, her non-profit is at the heart of a remarkable success story.
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:South Africa: One Murder, Two Court Cases - Chaos At Cape Town Court
[GroundUp] NPA and SAPS have failed to explain why two cases were enrolled related to the same crime
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:Congo-Kinshasa: AFC/M23 Announce Plan to Set Up Judicial Organs in Eastern DR Congo
[New Times] The AFC/M23 rebel movement, on Tuesday, August 12, announced the creation of a commission tasked with launching and overseeing the process of restoring judicial organs in territories under their control in eastern DR Congo.
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:Rwanda: What Is Behind the Rise in Inflation?
[New Times] Rwanda's Urban Consumer Price Index (CPI), the main gauge of inflation, rose by 7.3 per cent year-on-year in July, up from 7 per cent in June, according to the latest figures from the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR).
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:Somalia: Fire Ravages Main Market in Afgooye, Causes Extensive Financial Losses
[Shabelle] Afgooye, Somalia -- A massive fire broke out late Tuesday evening at the Hilwaaley market in Afgooye, the largest trading hub in the town located in Somalia's Lower Shabelle region, causing extensive property damage and significant financial losses, local sources said.
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: Medical Body Raises Alarm over Mental Crisis Among Doctors
[Vanguard] Kwara State chapter of Nigeria Medical Association, NMA, has expressed concern over the the growing mental health challenges and well-being of doctors in Nigeria.
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: The Dilemma of the Super Falcons Bonanza
[Vanguard] For once, in a very long time, the nation was in unison, expressing pure joy and fulfilment. You can feel, breathe, and catch it. It was so overwhelming that the Aso Rock seat of power was caught up with it, and the President and First Lady leading the way. People in a nation that is in severe pain and hardship suddenly found their voice, and President Bola Tinubu grabbed the opportunity with all he had.
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: Govt to Unveil New National Counter-Terrorism Strategy
[Vanguard] In its determination to confront emerging security challenges, particularly terrorism, kidnapping and cyberspace related frauds, National Security Adviser, NSA, has announced plans to strengthen inter-agency coordination and deepen community engagement as key pillars of the revised National Counter-Terrorism Strategy 2025.
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: High Cost of Traditional Marriage Rites Destroying Marriage Institution in Igbo Land, Cleric Warns
[Vanguard] Enugu -- A cleric, Rev. Canon Ugochukwu Ogoegbunam has decried the high cost of traditional marriage rites in Igbo land, and blamed it on what he called the declining of marriage institution. He noted that marriage expenses are "outrageous and condemnable."
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:Senegal/Congo-Kinshasa: Diallo Admits Congo Put Senegal Under Pressure, Ngatsono Targets Quarter-Finals
[CAF] In a contest that had all the drama of a knockout tie, Congo came within minutes of pulling off one of the biggest upsets of the tournament against defending champions Senegal.
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:Sudan/Nigeria: Sudan Coach Appiah Surprised At Big Win Over Nigeria, Chelle - 'Worst Game I've Overseen'
[CAF] On a cool Tuesday evening in the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024, Sudan lit up the tournament with a performance that will be remembered long after the group stage dust settles.
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:Africa: The Africa-America Institute Announces New President and CEO
[AAI] New York -- The Africa-America Institute (AAI) is proud to announce the appointment of Felicia Appenteng as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Appenteng, who has served as Interim CEO since July 1, 2025, assumes the permanent leadership role after a comprehensive executive search led by the AAI Board of Trustees.
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: How Hot Is Your Home? Nigerian Study Explores Comfort Levels in Buildings
[The Conversation Africa] Global standards for heating comfort are largely based on cooler, northern hemisphere climates. How relevant are these benchmarks in low-cost housing in warmer African regions?
Published on: August 12, 2025 | Source:British soldiers using sex workers in Kenya despite ban, inquiry finds
Chief of Defence Staff Sir Roly Walker says the army is committed to stopping sexual exploitation.
Published on: August 12, 2025 | Source:Why Eritreans want Isak to remain at Newcastle
Alexander Isak is angling for a move away from Newcastle United but Eritreans in the city are keen for the man they see as an "ambassador" to stay with the Magpies.
Published on: August 12, 2025 | Source:Western Sahara: Morocco Using Economic Clout to Strengthen Grip On Disputed Western Sahara Territory
[The Conversation Africa] Christopher Nolan, known for directing blockbusters like Memento, Interstellar and Oppenheimer, is facing public backlash for filming scenes of his new film, The Odyssey, in part of north Africa called Western Sahara.
Published on: August 12, 2025 | Source:Africa: Huawei Named a Leader in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant for Container Management
[Huawei] On August 6, Gartner released the Magic Quadrant for Container Management 2025, positioning Huawei in the Leaders quadrant. This recognition is attributed to Huawei Cloud's deep expertise and strategic investments in Cloud Native 2.0.
Published on: August 12, 2025 | Source:Africa: All of Africa Today - August 12, 2025
[allAfrica] Chad: Opposition Leader Masra Sentenced to 20 Years in Politically Charged TrialSuccès Masra, leader of Chad's main opposition party, was sentenced to 20 years for inciting violence and complicity in murder linked to ethnic conflicts. Human Rights Watch views the trial as politically motivated, reflecting diminishing space for opposition under President Mahamat Déby. Masra and co-defendants face heavy fines...
Published on: August 12, 2025 | Source:Somalia: Somalia Deputy PM Says Insecurity Hindering Youth Development
[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia's Deputy Prime Minister, Salah Ahmed Jama, on Tuesday said insecurity remains a major obstacle to the progress and empowerment of the country's youth.
Published on: August 12, 2025 | Source:Ethiopia: Ezema Says Ruling Party 'Sidesteps' Own Failures, Asks It to Embrace Accountability, Address Failures in Pretoria Agreement
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- The Ethiopian Citizens for Social Justice Party (Ezema) has criticized the ruling party's latest statement on Ethiopia's political and security situation, accusing the ruling party of "sidestepping" its own failures and showing "a low level of commitment to accountability."
Published on: August 12, 2025 | Source:Somalia: Massacre in Catholic Church in Owo in 2022 - Five Defendants Go On Trial On August 19
[Agenzia Fides] Abuja -- Three years after their arrest, the trial of the five men accused of the Pentecost Sunday massacre in the Catholic Church of St. Francis Xavier in Owo, Ondo State (see Fides, 6/6/2022), in which 40 people lost their lives and 80 were injured, begins on Tuesday, August 19, 2025.
Published on: August 12, 2025 | Source:Somalia: President Hassan Sheikh Registers for Somalia's Landmark 'One Person, One Vote' Election
[Radio Dalsan] President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud today officially registered for Somalia's upcoming "one person, one vote" elections, marking a symbolic moment in the country's push towards universal suffrage after more than two decades of indirect voting.
Published on: August 12, 2025 | Source:Somalia: Somali Opposition Leaders Hold High-Stakes Meeting After Election Talks Collapse
[Radio Dalsan] MOGADISHU -- Senior leaders of Somalia's opposition coalition held an urgent closed-door meeting on Monday evening at the private residence of former Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Rooble, following the breakdown of high-level negotiations with President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud over the country's electoral process.
Published on: August 12, 2025 | Source:Congo-Brazzaville: New Inquiry Casts Doubt On UN Accusations Against M23
[New Times] Allegations that the AFC/M23 rebel movement killed hundreds of civilians in Rutshuru territory, North Kivu province, between July 9 and 21 have come under scrutiny, with independent investigations questioning both the evidence and the credibility of the sources behind the claims.
Published on: August 12, 2025 | Source:Rwanda: Rwanda's Key Power Plant Gets Floating Booms to Fight Plastic Waste
[New Times] Floating booms have been installed on the Rusizi River to reduce plastic waste that has been disrupting the operation of power plants supplying electricity to Rwanda, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo).
Published on: August 12, 2025 | Source:Africa: South Africa and China Set Up a Quantum Communication Link - How We Did It and Why It's Historic
[The Conversation Africa] A major breakthrough in quantum technology was achieved in October 2024: the first-ever quantum satellite communication link between China and South Africa. The connection spanned a remarkable 12,900km: the longest intercontinental quantum communication link established to date. The longest before this was 7,600km and within the northern hemisphere only.
Published on: August 12, 2025 | Source:Africa: Unravelling the Illicit Economies That Sustain Terrorism in the Sahel
[ISS] The African Union is uniquely positioned to lead coordinated responses that disrupt criminal networks, strengthen border security and cut arms flows.
Published on: August 12, 2025 | Source:Ghana: Govt Invites Public to Send Tributes Before Funeral of Helicopter Crash Victims
[Ghanaian Times] Ahead of Friday's state funeral for the eight victims of the tragic helicopter crash, the government is inviting messages of condolences and heartfelt tributes from the public for inclusion in the official funeral brochure.
Published on: August 12, 2025 | Source:What is going on with CHAN disorder and ticketing?
BBC Sport Africa analyses the crowd disorder, serious security lapses and ticketing issues encountered at the African Nations Championship in Kenya.
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