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Gambia: What Are the Challenges of Access to ID Cards?

[Foroyaa] According to Halifa Sallah, there can be no country without citizens. Citizens must have national documents for their identification. Every citizen of a republic has a right to a birth certificate and that birth certificate should be issued soon after a person is born.

Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Kenya: SGA Security Introduces Electric Vehicles Into Fleet

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- SGA Security has incorporated electric vehicles (EVs) into the fleet as part of the company's carbon footprint cut measures.

Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Africa: African Nations Urged To Form 'Strong Coalitions' To Bridge Funding Gap for Development

[allAfrica] Monrovia -- As global financial aid continues to decline, experts warn of the increasing risks posed to low-income countries and urge regional stakeholders to look inward to fund much-needed development.

Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Congo-Kinshasa: Women Face Ongoing Sexual Violence, Nowhere is Safe

[MSF] Every week, hundreds of victims and survivors of sexual violence seek care at health centres supported by Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) in Goma, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). In 2024 alone, nearly 40,000 women were treated by MSF teams in North Kivu province -- a record high. In January 2025, M23/Alliance Fleuve Congo (AFC) forces - backed by Rwanda - took control of Goma, the provincial capital...

Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Liberia: NPA and LWSC Sign MOU to Enhance Water Supply Connectivity

[New Dawn] Monrovia -- The National Port Authority (NPA) and the Liberia Water and Sewer Corporation (LWSC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to connect the NPA to the national water supply network. The signing ceremony took place today at the NPA's headquarters on Bushrod Island.

Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Liberia: ' I Was Ostracized in My Regime.'

[New Dawn] Former Solicitor General and staunch supporter of the opposition Congress for Democratic Change, Cllr. Sayma Syrenius Cephus claimed he was ostracized during the CDC's six-year rule, while noting that he is unwilling and unable to criticize the administration of President Joseph N. Boakai because he was ignored.

Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Liberia: G2 Pharmacy Under Spotlight

[New Dawn] G2 Pharmacy is under serious scrutiny following its alleged importation and supply of the banned anesthetic drug Bupivacaine (0.5%) in the country of Liberia, which has been linked to the tragic death of a 16-year-old boy earlier this year.

Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Uganda: John Kikonyogo - Nandala Mafabi Is Ready to Lead Uganda

[Nile Post] While appearing on Sanyuka Morning Xpress, FDC spokesperson John Kikonyogo confirmed that Nandala Mafabi is running for president under the FDC banner and defended the party's direction.

Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Uganda: Ifad and Eadb Sign Landmark Deal to Boost Agriculture and Rural Development

[Nile Post] In a significant stride toward transforming rural livelihoods and food systems in East Africa, the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the East African Development Bank (EADB) have signed a groundbreaking cofinancing agreement that will mobilize investments to support small-scale farmers, improve infrastructure, and drive sustainable agricultural growth.

Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Uganda: No Physical Tickets for CHAN At Namboole

[Nile Post] The State Minister for Sports, Peter Ogwang has confirmed that there will be no physical tickets sold for the upcoming CHAN 2024 tournament scheduled to begin on Saturday August 2, 2025.

Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Uganda: Gen Kajuba Takes Over As UPDF Armoured Division Deputy Commander

[Nile Post] Brig Gen P. K. Kajuba has officially assumed the role of deputy commander of the Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF) Armoured Division, taking over from Col Griffins Kantinti.

Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Uganda: Migrant Workers' Body to Sue Govt Over Deaths Abroad

[Nile Post] The Federation of Uganda Migrant Workers' Associations (FUMWA) has notified government of its intention to drag it to court over the number of Ugandans who have died abroad during work.

Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Nigeria: Nigerian Man Stole Over $250,000 From Donor, Not U.S. President Donald Trump As Claimed Online

[Africa Check] Nigerian man stole over $250,000 from donor, not US president Donald Trump as claimed online

Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Nigeria: No, Nigeria's Central Bank Has Not Extended Recapitalisation Deadline for Bureau De Change Operators to December 2025

[Africa Check] No, Nigeria's central bank has not extended recapitalisation deadline for bureau de change operators to December 2025

Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Kenya: No Evidence for Claim Kenya's Electoral Commission Will Delete 2 Million Ghost Voters Before 2027 Elections - Graphic Fake

[Africa Check] No evidence for claim Kenya's electoral commission will delete 2 million ghost voters before 2027 elections - graphic fake

Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Nigeria: Nigerian Athlete Faces Mandatory Gender Test Ahead of 2025 World Championships

[Vanguard] Nigeria's sprint hurdler and world record holder Tobi Amusan will be among female athletes required to undergo a mandatory genetic gender test under new regulations introduced by World Athletics ahead of the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo.

Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Nigeria: Yet More Flood Warnings

[Vanguard] The Federal Government has issued yet another urgent warning about imminent floods that could endanger lives and property. The Nigerian Hydrological Services Agency, NIHSA, last week alerted that 28 states and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, must specially brace for the heavy rains expected between July 22 and August 5, 2025.

Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Kenya's sweeping alcohol control plan sparks anger

The proposal includes a ban on alcohol sales in supermarkets, restaurants and on public transport.

Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Africa: Fields, Funds, and Digital - How Women Are Driving Africa's Economic Future

[allAfrica] From agricultural lands to technology startups, African women are not only building, but they are endlessly reinventing the economy. Even when women are said to be the backbone of the family and the foundation of a nation, they are almost never credited for their victories.

Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Sudan: Funding Cuts Amidst Conflict Leave Sudanese Starving, Women and Children Particularly Affected

[Care International] CARE, SUDAN - 31 July 2025 - Conflict continues to ravage Sudan, driving over 25.6 million people , 54% of the population, into hunger. Of these, 3.7 million are children aged below the age of five, many of whom are acutely malnourished and suffering irreversible harm. In some areas of Darfur, one in three children suffers from acute malnutrition, surpassing famine thresholds. The humanitarian...

Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Central African Republic: Central African Republic's President Eyes Third Term

[DW] President Faustin-Archange Touadera confirms he will seek a third term, despite a constitutional overhaul that has drawn sharp criticism. Opposition groups fear he wants to stay in power for life.

Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Zimbabwe: Defence Minister to Pay U.S.$25,000 Compensation to 2018 August 1 Shooting Victim

[New Zimbabwe] DEFENCE Minister Oppah Muchinguri has been ordered to pay US$25,000 in compensation to Zakeo Mutimutema, a victim of the 2018 August 1 army shootings.

Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Aid cuts will push Nigerians into arms of Boko Haram militants, UN warns

The end of food aid could have devastating effects for the victims of an Islamist insurgency.

Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Africa: Long Covid is Like 'Experiencing Malaria Constantly' - How Sufferers Struggle to Access Basic Care

[allAfrica] Before the Covid-19 pandemic, Kizito Zua, a farmer living in Arua, a city in northern Uganda, had earned his way selling his produce at the local market.

Published on: July 30, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Africa: Long Covid - Global Prevalence, the African Reality and the Latest Research

[allAfrica] Cape Town -- Long Covid, which is when symptoms persist beyond the acute phase after a person is infected with SARS-CoV-2 that causes Covid-19, is emerging as a major global health challenge. Meta-analyses - a scientific method used to combine the results of many different studies that have looked at the same question - estimate that the combined global prevalence of Long Covid is around 36% among...

Published on: July 30, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Africa: The Covid Pandemic Panic May Be Over, But Long Covid Lingers

[allAfrica] The global impact of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) extends beyond the acute phase of infection, presenting ongoing challenges for public health and clinical management. Some people continue to suffer health complications long after recovering from Covid-19, yet the reasons why some develop Long Covid while others do not remain unclear, even five years post-pandemic.

Published on: July 30, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Angola's petrol protest death toll rises as medics overwhelmed

At least 22 people have died in the most widespread protests Angola has seen in recent years.

Published on: July 30, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Africa: UNFSS + 4 Stock Take to Be a Game Changer in Africa

[Ethiopian Herald] The 2nd UN Food Systems Summit Stocktake (UNFSS+4) took place from July 27-29, 2025, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, co-hosted by Ethiopia and Italy. It is now four years since the 2021 UN Food Systems Summit (UNFSS). UNFSS+4 has provided a platform for reflecting on progress, strengthening collaboration, and unlocking finance and investments to accelerate food systems transformation.

Published on: July 30, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Tanzania's ban on foreigners operating small businesses sparks Kenyan backlash

They are barred from areas like mobile money transfers, tour guiding, small-scale mining and curio shops.

Published on: July 30, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

More than a dozen children die because of food shortages in Sudan camp - medics

Famine has been declared in areas of Darfur, an region particularly hard hit by the ongoing civil war.

Published on: July 30, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Hansie Cronje, match-fixing and plane crash that left a complex legacy

Hansie Cronje's story, re-examined in Sport's Strangest Crimes on BBC Sounds, is a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma.

Published on: July 30, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Africa: Google Announces $37m Funding in Africa

[Daily Trust] Google has outlined a wave of AI support across Africa, representing $37 million in cumulative funding -- including previously committed but unannounced funding -- to research, talent development, and infrastructure.

Published on: July 30, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Nigeria: Cashew Exports Surged to $398m in First Half of 2025 - NEPC

[Daily Trust] The Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Export Promotion Council, Nonye Ayeni has stated that cashew exports to different countries have surged to $398 million in the first quarter of 2025.

Published on: July 30, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Ghana: Ghana's Affirmative Action Act is a Crucial Step Towards Gender Equity - But Now the Real Work Begins

[allAfrica] July 31 marks the official launch of Ghana's Affirmative Action Act. One year ago - on July 30, 2024 - Ghana's Parliament made history by passing this groundbreaking piece of legislation, taking a critical step toward building a more just, equitable and inclusive society.

Published on: July 30, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica