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To arrest a student is to arrest the future
The future is ours to shape. We can ape the aberrations of the worldβs loudest countries or we can make South Africa a model of justice, inclusion and interdependence
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:
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Congo-Kinshasa: MONUSCO's Mandate No Longer Fits Reality, U.S. Tells UN Security Council
[allAfrica] The UN Security Council members should reassess MONUSCO's mandate in DR Congo if the mission can no longer fulfill its mandate to protect civilians in M23-controlled areas, said Dorothy Shea, the U.S. ChargΓ© d'affaires to the UN, at a Security Council briefing on the conflict-ridden country.
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: AfDB, Ethiopian Airline Sign Letter of Intent for Airport Financing
[Vanguard] The African Development Bank and Ethiopian Airlines Group have signed a Letter of Intent for the development of the East African nation's planned Abusera International Airport Project.
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:Namibia: From Drought to Downpour
[Namibian] Namibia has been experiencing widespread rainfall over the past few weeks, with significant downpours recorded across various regions.
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:Liberia: Speaker Of 'Majority Bloc' Lawmakers Dragged To Court By Wife
[Liberian Observer] As if the legal battle hanging over his head as a result of the Speakership of the House of Representatives is not enough, the self-proclaimed ruling party Speaker, Richard Nagbe Koon, is embroiled in another legal tussle-this time against his wife of 25 years.
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:West Africa: Ecowas Urges Respect for Supreme Court Ruling
[Liberian Observer] The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has called for all stakeholders in Liberia to respect the upcoming ruling of the country's Supreme Court as the nation grapples with a significant political gridlock.
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:Uganda: Government Tables Shs40.7 Trillion Budget for Fy 2025/26
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Government has presented a Shs40.7 trillion budget for the 2025/26 financial year, outlining significant investments across key sectors to drive economic growth and development.
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:Uganda: Govt Revises Umeme Buyout to $118 Million
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Government has revised the loan request to buy out electricity distribution company, UMEME, from over US$190 million, to over US$118 million.
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: Bill to Conduct All Elections in Single Day Passes Second Reading At Senate
[Premium Times] If the bill passed legislative hurdles, it means that all elections including presidential, governorship, National Assembly, state assembly, and local government elections would be conducted on the same day.
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:Zimbabwe: Govt Says Security Services 'On High Alert' Amid Calls for Protests
[New Zimbabwe] The government has upped security across the country as disgruntled war vet Blessed "Bombshell" Geza calls for demonstrations against President Emmerson Mnangagwa.
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:Malawi: FCB Commits K5 Million Sponsorship to Malawi Law Society
[Nyasa Times] The First Capital Bank (FCB) Plc has committed a K5 million sponsorship to Malawi Law Society (MLS) which will go towards supporting the country's all lawyers umbrella body in its upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM) scheduled for March 28-30 2025 at Sunbird Nkopola in Mangochi.
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: My Diplomatic Postings in M/East Deepened My Understanding of Islam - U.S Envoy
[Daily Trust] The US Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills, has said his diplomatic experiences in the Middle East deepened his understanding of Islam.
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:Ghana: Help Purge Judiciary of Perceived Corruption Tag - President to GBA
[Ghanaian Times] President John Dramani Mahama has called on the Ghana Bar Association (GBA) to help purge the judiciary of perceived corruption.
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:Liberia: Majority Bloc Speaker Richard Koon Sued By Wife for Allegedly Withholding Rental Income From Family
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Angeline Mamie Worloh Koon, the wife of Majority Bloc's Speaker Richard N. Koon, has filed a lawsuit in the Commercial Court, seeking a proper accounting of the income generated from their joint property.
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:West Africa: Respect the Impending Ruling of the Supreme Court - Ecowas Urges Govt, Lawmakers
[Liberian Investigator] Monrovia -- The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has called on all parties embroiled in the political standoff in Liberia's House of Representatives to respect the impending ruling of the Supreme Court and uphold the nation's democratic principles. The regional body is emphasizing the importance of dialogue and legal procedures in resolving the leadership dispute that has...
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:Liberia: Rights Group Raises Alarm Over 'Escalating' Human Rights Violations
[Liberian Investigator] Monrovia -- The Independent National Commission on Human Rights (INCHR) has sounded the alarm over a significant rise in human rights violations across Liberia in 2024, marking a troubling increase compared to previous years.
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:The International Commodity Summit 2025 welcomes the Port of Cape Town Inclusion in RFI for private sector partnerships.
The International Commodity Summit 2025 (ICS2025) has welcomed the decision by Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis to support the Port of Cape Townβs inclusion in the governmentβs Request For Information (RFI) process. The ICS2025 notes that this initiative aimed to gauge private sector interest in partnerships could enhance the efficiency and operations of the port [β¦]
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:Superfans and spiderman: Africa's top shots
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:Africa: U.S. Decision to End Support for GAVI Puts Millions of Children's Lives At Risk
[MSF] The reported decision that the US government will end its support for Gavi, The Vaccine Alliance - which was set up 20 years ago to increase access to vaccines for the world's poorest countries--will have devastating consequences for children across the globe, said Doctors Without Borders (MSF).
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:East Africa: The StopEACOP Coalition Condemns the Partial Financing of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline
[350Africa.org] The StopEACOP Coalition strongly condemns the financial institutions that have chosen to bankroll the destructive East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP), as announced by the EACOP Ltd. company on Wednesday. While concerning, the announcement marks a desperate attempt by the EACOP company to inspire investor confidence. The announcement, which does not disclose the loan amount committed by the five...
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:South Africa: Ex-Defence Minister's Corruption Case Moves Closer to Trial - South African News Briefs - March 28, 2025
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Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:Congo-Kinshasa: Conflict, Rising Food Prices Drive Congolese Into Worst Food Crises
[WFP] KINSHASA -- 2.5m more people have been pushed into acute food insecurity, as UN agencies grapple with increasing needs
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source:Reporter who sued MP and won $18m hopeful he will pocket the money
But Ghanaian investigative journalist tells the BBC that the message his victory sends is more important.
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source:'We will be vindicated' - Anas wins $18m defamation case
Anas Aremeyaw Anas says that his libel victory will encourage other journalists to stand up to powerful figures.
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source:One million children could die if US cuts funding, charity warns
The US is reported to be planning to cut funding to Gavi, which pays for childhood vaccines.
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source:Egypt submarine sinking: What we know so far
Six people have died after the submarine sank near Hurghada, a popular tourist destination.
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source:DRC foreign minister confirms ongoing talks with US on minerals
Therese Wagner said no deal had been made with the Trump administration but Kinshasa was exploring forms of cooperation
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source:VP's arrest ends South Sudan peace deal, his party says
Riek Machar and his wife are detained after a convoy of 20 armed vehicles entered his home, his party says.
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source:Africa: Refugee Women in Congo Are Planting the Seeds for Change With Cash Transfers
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Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source:Kenya keeper the subject of match-fixing investigation
The Kenya Football Federation launches an investigation into allegations that goalkeeper Patrick Matasi has been involved in match manipulation.
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source:Africa: Statement By the Chairperson of the African Union Commission On the Reported Detention of South Sudan's First Vice President, Dr. Riek Machar
[African Union] The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, expresses deep concern over reports regarding the detention of the First Vice President of the Republic of South Sudan, Dr. Riek Machar. The African Union underscores the imperative for all stakeholders to de-escalate the situation, uphold the spirit and letter of the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in...
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: Father John Ubaechu, Kidnapped On Sunday 23 March, Has Been Released
[Agenzia Fides] Abuja -- Nigerian priest John Ubaechu, kidnapped on Sunday, March 23, has been released (see Fides, 24/3/2025). This was announced yesterday, March 26, by the Archdiocese of Owerri in a statement signed by the Chancellor and Secretary of the Archdiocese, Father Patrick C. Mbarah. " I am directed to inform you that our priest, Rev. Fr. John Ubaechu who was kidnapped on Sunday, 23 March, 2025 has been...
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source:South Sudan: Escalation in South Sudan - Christian Churches Appeal for a Peaceful Solution
[Agenzia Fides] Juba -- The situation in South Sudan is escalating: Yesterday, March 26, Vice President Riek Machar was placed under house arrest, further escalating the renewed clashes between him and President Salva Kiir (see Fides, 5/3/2025).
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source:Macron urges Algeria to free writer jailed for Morocco comments
Boualem Sansal, 80, told a far-right news outlet that colonial France gave too much land to Algeria.
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source:Kenya: Travel Agencies Urged to Embrace Public-Private Partnerships
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Various travel agency stakeholders have been challenged to embrace greater collaboration including Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) to strengthen Kenya's travel payment ecosystem particularly in the digital payment space.
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