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'It's a lifesaver': Making solar power affordable in South Africa

The medical equipment keeping Mark Moodley's mother alive no longer relies on an erratic power supply.

Published on: July 21, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Congo-Kinshasa: Another DRC Peace Deal

[CFR] Adding M23 to the talks is a positive step, but the agreement's test will be whether it can change circumstances on the ground.

Published on: July 21, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

'I wore this shirt growing up' - Man Utd sign Mbeumo

Bryan Mbeumo says he has joined "the club of his dreams" after the winger completes his move from Brentford to Manchester United for an initial 65m.

Published on: July 21, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Africa: AfDB and Sefa Provide $40 Million Investment in Equity Platform Zafiri to Accelerate Renewable Energy Access Across Africa

[African Development Bank (AfDB)] The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank has approved a $40 million equity investment in Project Zafiri, a transformative equity platform and flagship initiative under Mission 300. This investment will accelerate the expansion of renewable energy access across Africa.

Published on: July 21, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Continental giants clash in Wafcon 2024 semi-finals

Hosts Morocco, Ghana, Nigeria and South Africa are the four teams bidding to reach the final of the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

Published on: July 21, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Young people don’t relate to traditional news sources

Young people consume large amounts of news, but journalists are struggling to connect with them on the platforms and through the formats they prefer

Published on: July 21, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

South Africa: Mchunu's Private Security Firearms Plans May Misfire If Mkhwanazi Scandal Grows

[Daily Maverick] Earlier this year, Police Minister Senzo Mchunu signed off on proposals to tighten firearm controls in the private security sector. Recent accusations against him, meanwhile, which he has denied, have ties to guns and the security industry.

Published on: July 21, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

South Africa/Nigeria: Banyana Banyana Gear Up for Formidable Nigeria At Wafcon After Downing Senegal On Penalties

[Daily Maverick] After defeating a stubborn Senegalese side in a penalty shootout, Banyana Banyana will rekindle their rivalry with Nigeria in the semifinals of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco on Tuesday, 22 July.

Published on: July 21, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Africa: Deeper Connection - Why Even Landlocked Africans Are Defending the Seas

[Daily Maverick] Early ocean encounters can spark a lasting sense of wonder - and a deeper recognition - to help reframe ocean conservation as not just a coastal issue, but a continental one.

Published on: July 21, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Southern Africa: Youth@SAIIA Hosts Global Youth Peace Roundtable in Johannesburg

[SAIIA] On 16 July, Youth@SAIIA convened a roundtable reflecting on South Africa's transition to democracy and the role of youth in peacebuilding.

Published on: July 21, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Somalia: Somalia's Federal Interior Minister Leads Security Mission to Baidoa

[Shabelle] Baidoa, Somalia, July 21, 2025 -- A high-level delegation led by Somalia's Federal Minister of Interior, Abdullahi Sheikh Ismail (Fartaag), arrived Monday in the southwestern city of Baidoa, the capital of Bay region, for a working visit focused on security assessments and intergovernmental coordination.

Published on: July 21, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Somalia: UK Advises Against Travel to Somalia, Citing Persistent Security Risks

[Shabelle] London, July 21 -- The United Kingdom has officially added Somalia to a list of 31 countries under a "Do Not Travel" advisory, citing ongoing security threats, political instability, and humanitarian concerns.

Published on: July 21, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

South Africa: St George's Cathedral Hosts Sold-Out Fundraiser for Gaza

[GroundUp] Songs for Freedom concert raised more than R260,000

Published on: July 21, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Rwanda: How Will Govt Save Rwf37bn in Crops Lost to Soil Erosion?

[New Times] The government plans to implement projects that will help prevent the Rwf37 billion worth of crop production lost every season to soil erosion, according to Patrick Karangwa, the Director General of Agriculture Modernisation at the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources.

Published on: July 21, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Rwanda: Last 10 Days of July to Be Cooler Than Usual, Says Meteo Rwanda

[New Times] Dry weather conditions are expected from July 21 to 31, and temperatures will be a little colder than usual, according to the Rwanda Meteorology Agency.

Published on: July 21, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

South Africa: G20 Uniquely Placed to Tackle Global Crises - Minister Ramokgopa

[SAnews.gov.za] The Group of 20 (G20) is uniquely positioned to respond to the complex and interconnected crises shaping today's world - from economic instability and inequality to climate change and geopolitical tension.

Published on: July 21, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Uganda: Jazz Maestro Katumwa Stuns At 30th Music Anniversary Concert

[Nile Post] For Isaiah Katumwa, music has never just been a passion; it's been a calling. A platform to not only chase his dreams, but to uplift others and build a legacy rooted in mentorship, excellence, and craft.

Published on: July 21, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Uganda: The Silent Struggle - Confronting Youth Mental Health in a High-Pressure World

[Nile Post] Mental health challenges among young people are escalating at an alarming rate, as many silently grapple with anxiety, depression, and the overwhelming pressure to meet societal expectations.

Published on: July 21, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Uganda: Museveni Vows Crackdown On Electoral Offenders in NRM Primaries, Urges Bazzukulu to Defend Party Legacy

[Nile Post] President Museveni has sounded a stern warning to what he described as "self-seekers" accused of polluting the recently concluded National Resistance Movement (NRM) party primaries.

Published on: July 21, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Kenya: Pan-African Rights Groups Condemn Kenya's Worsening Crackdown On Protesters and Civil Liberties

[Nile Post] A coalition of Pan-African civil society groups, legal experts, and human rights defenders has issued a scathing statement condemning the Kenyan government's escalating repression of civil liberties, arbitrary arrests, and weaponization of the justice system.

Published on: July 21, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Uganda: Nira Opens Applications for Correction of ID Records and First-Time Registrations for 16+ Ugandans

[Nile Post] The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has officially opened applications for Ugandans seeking to correct or update their National ID records, starting today, July 21, 2025.

Published on: July 21, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Kenya: Maluki Trounces Mutuku to Win Noc-K Presidency

[Capital FM] Kenya Judo Federation (KJF) president Shadrack Maluki has been elected as the new president of the National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOC-K).

Published on: July 21, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Perennial Political Settlement Trials

[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Ethiopia, with its rich history stretching from the reign of emperors to the tumultuous era of Marxist-Leninist rule and the subsequent authoritarian government led by the Ethiopian People's Revolutionary Democratic Front (EPRDF), remains a nation entrenched in a complex array of political transformations. The current epoch, steered by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, introduces yet another...

Published on: July 21, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Lesotho: Lesotho Security Chiefs Say There Are Illegal Military Training Camps On South African Farms

[GroundUp] Security chiefs say youths are lured by Malata Naha group to fight for return of territories to Lesotho, but an opposition politician claims it's a ruse

Published on: July 21, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

South Africa: Mayor Temporarily Suspends New Electricity Surcharge After Violent Thembisa Protest

[GroundUp] Residents in Ekurhuleni blocked roads with large rocks and burning tyres on Monday against recent electricity price hikes

Published on: July 21, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

South Africa: Carte Blanche 'Gagging' Order Overturned

[GroundUp] Dr Ntando Duze initially obtained an interdict to stop the airing of a programme about allegations of malpractice

Published on: July 21, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Malawi: Activist Unimpressed With MCP's Education Promises

[Nyasa Times] Renowned education advocate and activist Dr. Limbani Nsapato has weighed in on the heated discussion about the recently launched ruling Malawi Congress Party's (MCP) 2025 manifesto, bemoaning gaps in education pledges and absence of strategies to achieve key expectations in the sector.

Published on: July 21, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

France Celebrates Bastille Day with Elegance

France remains synonymous with fashion, with Paris universally regarded as the "Fashion Capital of the World."

Published on: July 21, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

Kenya U-turn over charging prominent activist with terror offences

The police had earlier said that Boniface Mwangi would be charged with treason, sparking a huge outcry.

Published on: July 21, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Cameroon: Cameroon Nears Full Cocoa Traceability As EU Deadline Looms, but Risks Remain

[RFI] Yaounde - Cameroon has announced that 99% of its cocoa can now be traced from individual farm plots to the export port - a significant step towards meeting new European Union sustainability requirements.

Published on: July 21, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

G20 finance track calls for IMF reform, revitalising the World Trade Organisation, inclusive global growth

The need to ensure the independence of central banks was also one of the key recommendations from South Africa’s G20 finance track

Published on: July 21, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

Three new African countries seek to join the ICC

Three African countries will apply to become Associate members of the International Cricket Council later this year.

Published on: July 21, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Liberia: 'The People Will Protest At the Poll in 2029.'

[New Dawn] Following the conclusion of the Solidarity of Trust for A New Day (STAND) and the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) anti-government protest, officials and supporters of the Unity Party have been engaged in serious conflict and genuine debate over petitions here.

Published on: July 21, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Liberia: Uncertainty Over War Crimes Court's Formation

[New Dawn] Monrovia -- The establishment of a War and Economic Crimes Court in Liberia may be in jeopardy due to a lack of sustained support, despite the government's formation of an office to spearhead the process.

Published on: July 21, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Liberia: Liberia Decentralizes Passport Services

[New Dawn] In a historic move aimed at improving public access to essential services, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' passport division has, for the first time, decentralized the issuance of Liberian passports beyond the capital.

Published on: July 21, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica