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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

Liberia: Sen. Dillon Accuses Executive Branch of Aiding & Abetting Drug Proliferation

[New Dawn] Montserrado County Senator Abraham Darius Dillon and House Committee Chair on Foreign Affairs has accused the Executive Branch of government headed by President Joseph N. Boakai of aiding and abetting the proliferation of drug addiction across the country.

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

Mozambican children die after US funding cuts: Who bears responsibility?

The least the Trump administration could have done was provide ample warning that it was going to cut aid

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

Outgoing Audi Q3 a sensational drive; the new generation will bring better features

The outgoing Audi Q3 could use some internal adjustments and Audi has promised it in the next generation version

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

Reimagining employment in the age of the fourth industrial revolution

Once jobs were clearcut relationships between employer and employee, but in the gig economy labour laws often fall short

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

Africa’s entrepreneurs focusing on sustainability are the continent’s changemakers

Sustainability demands more than merely replicating global frameworks; Africa must frame its own sustainable future

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

Acid mine drainage: South Africa can learn from Japan’s experience of toxic waste dumping

The government needs to form partnerships with communities, including businesses, which should empower employees to create a shared vision of environmental sustainability

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

Traces of ARVs in drinking water β€˜harmless’ but can affect health over time

Pharmaceutical contaminants in water are a growing risk, warns the Water Research Commission

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

Forgotten 'weeds' prove a culinary hit in Kenya

Local indigenous greens grow in popularity despite a ban on farmers swapping or selling seeds.

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

Social media revamp by 92-year-old president struggles to woo young Cameroonians

Paul Biya is the world's oldest president and wants to show he is on the pulse, but many are not convinced.

Published on: July 20, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Holders South Africa win shootout to reach Wafcon semis

South Africa will face Nigeria in the last four of Wafcon 2024 after beating Senegal 4-1 on penalties following a goalless quarter-final in Oudja.

Published on: July 19, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Zimbabwe reach first Rugby World Cup since 1991

Zimbabwe qualify for their first Rugby World Cup since 1991 as they beat Namibia 30-28 to lift the Rugby Africa Cup.

Published on: July 19, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

South Africa building collapse that killed 34 was 'entirely preventable', minister says

Workers reported feeling vibrations in the partially built structure, and being told to cover up holes with sand.

Published on: July 19, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Hope for peace as DR Congo and M23 rebels sign deal in Qatar

The declaration says both parties must sign a final peace deal by mid-August.

Published on: July 19, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Top policeman shakes South Africa with explosive allegations about his boss

Mkhwanazi's explosive claims have resulted in a suspension and the launch of two inquiries.

Published on: July 19, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Hosts Morocco cruise past Mali to reach Wafcon semis

Ibtissam Jraidi's double helps the Atlas Lionesses to a 3-1 win, setting up a last-four meeting against either Algeria or Ghana at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

Published on: July 18, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Nigeria thrash Zambia to reach Wafcon semi-finals

Nigeria put in a sublime performance to beat Zambia 5-0 and reach the semi-finals at the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

Published on: July 18, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Africa: African Development Bank and Partners Unite to Push for African Customs Union and Common Market

[African Development Bank (AfDB)] The African Development Bank Group and institutional partners made a compelling case for accelerating the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) during the launch of the 11th Edition of the Assessing Regional Integration in Africa (ARIA XI) report. The African Continental Free Trade Area, signed by 54 African countries and already operational in its initial phases, represents a...

Published on: July 18, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Rwanda: Airtel Rwanda Launches Ai Spam Alert System to Curb Digital Fraud

[New Times] Airtel Rwanda has unveiled what it calls "Africa's first Spam Alert Service," a new artificial intelligence-powered tool designed to identify and flag suspicious messages. The feature was introduced during a press briefing on Thursday, July 17, at Zaria Court.

Published on: July 18, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Rwanda: Former Rayon Sports Coach Ivan Minnaert Unveiled At Uganda's Vipers SC

[New Times] Belgian tactician Ivan Minnaert, a former Rayon Sports head coach, has been officially unveiled as the new head coach of Ugandan side Vipers SC.

Published on: July 18, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Ethiopia: Tigrayan Refugees in Sudan Hold Peaceful Protest, Call for Urgent Humanitarian Assistance

[Addis Standard] Tigrayan refugees residing in Tenedba camp, eastern Sudan, staged a peaceful demonstration on Thursday, 17 July, calling for urgent international intervention in response to rapidly deteriorating humanitarian conditions.

Published on: July 18, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Africa: Ethiopia's Strategic Triple Play: How Assertive Diplomacy On GERD, Somaliland MOU, Brics Membership Reshapes Horn of Africa Power Dynamics

[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- The Horn of Africa, long shaped by strategic interests and colonial legacies, is once again emerging as a center of intense diplomatic engagement. With this development, Ethiopia has increasingly positioned itself as a proactive regional actor, adopting a multipolar diplomatic strategy to overcome the limitations of its landlocked geography. In contrast, Egypt has pursued a more...

Published on: July 18, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Uganda: Greater Brics Cooperation - Genuinely Big and Beautiful

[Independent (Kampala)] Rio De Janeiro -- From July 6 to 7, the 17th BRICS Summit was held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This summit and the recent expansion of BRICS, which now includes Indonesia as its newest member and ten additional partner countries, reflects a significant step towards strengthening cooperation among emerging market economies.

Published on: July 18, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Rwanda: Submission to the Universal Periodic Review of Rwanda

[HRW] 51st session of the United Nations Universal Periodic Review

Published on: July 18, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Kenya: IEBC Stares At Budget Cuts Ahead of 2027 Elections - CS Mbadi

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) will be required to tighten its belt ahead of the 2027 General Election, with the National Treasury signaling a significant reduction in funding for both the main polls and upcoming by-elections.

Published on: July 18, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

'I am the queen of the cage'

Nigerian police officer Juliet Ukah will make history when the Professional Fighters League holds its first event in Africa.

Published on: July 18, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

East Africa: Isuzu, SGA Security in Sh387.6mn Vehicle Supply Deal

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Isuzu East Africa has signed an agreement with SGA Security for vehicle supply.

Published on: July 18, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Kenya: Nyanza Women Mourn Veteran Politician Phoebe Asiyo

[Capital FM] Kisumu -- Women leaders in the Nyanza region have described the late celebrated politician Phoebe Asiyo as a trailblazer for women in leadership.

Published on: July 18, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Liberia: CIC Drops New Album Titled 'Local Champion'

[Liberian Observer] Local Champion is the highly anticipated body of work from Liberia's biggest musical export, Cralorboi CIC -- a decade-defining album that marks 10 years of an unmatched career in the Liberian music industry.

Published on: July 18, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Liberia: Mr. President, the Voices of the People Are Not to Be Ignored

[Liberian Investigator] Calls for the dismissal of public officials must rest on clear evidence and demonstrable misconduct, not political tantrums or partisan grudges. Yet the 14-day ultimatum issued by civil society group STAND to President Joseph Nyumah Boakai, while reflective of public frustration, raises a deeper question about how grievances are framed, pursued, and resolved in a democratic society struggling to...

Published on: July 18, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Liberia/Sierra Leone: Liberia Dismisses $40k Offer for Sierra Leone Coach Mohamed Kallon

[Liberian Investigator] The Liberia Football Association (LFA) has denied reports out of Sierra Leone alleging that Liberia offered national team head coach candidate Mohamed Kallon a $40,000 monthly salary to take over the Lone Star.

Published on: July 18, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Liberia: Liberia Ends Fiba U16 Campaign With Back-to-Back Wins Over Benin

[Liberian Investigator] Liberia closed its campaign in the FIBA Africa Zone 3 U16 Boys and Girls AfroBasket Qualifiers on a high note Wednesday, securing consecutive victories over Benin at the Samuel Kanyon Doe (SKD) Gymnasium.

Published on: July 18, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Liberia: Justice Gbeisay Confirmed As Chief Justice of Liberia

[Liberian Investigator] Justice Yamie Quiqui Gbeisay has officially become Liberia's new Chief Justice following a unanimous vote by the Liberian Senate Thursday, concluding a confirmation process marked by calls for sweeping judicial reforms, sharp scrutiny over past decisions, and a public recommitment to the rule of law.

Published on: July 18, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Malawi: Opposition Go to Court Over Electoral Commission's Refusal to Audit Voting System

[Nyasa Times] Lawyers representing the opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), the United Transformation Movement (UTM), and several other stakeholders are today expected to file a lawsuit against the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC).

Published on: July 18, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica