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Africa: Science, Care, and Rights Must Move Together in the Fight Against HIV

[allAfrica] Around the world, millions of people are living with HIV, each with their own story, challenges, and hopes.
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Africa: Science, Care, and Rights Must Move Together in the Fight Against HIV

[allAfrica] Around the world, millions of people are living with HIV, each with their own story, challenges, and hopes.

Kenya: Non-Existent Schools Receive Sh16.6bn in 4 Years - Audit

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A special audit by the Office of the Auditor General has uncovered a shocking revelation: 14 non-existent schools received a total of Sh16.6 billion in capitation funds over four financial years.
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Kenya: Non-Existent Schools Receive Sh16.6bn in 4 Years - Audit

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A special audit by the Office of the Auditor General has uncovered a shocking revelation: 14 non-existent schools received a total of Sh16.6 billion in capitation funds over four financial years.

South Africa: Ramaphosa Appoints Interim Police Minister

[allAfrica] Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe was appointed as the interim Minister of Police until the end of July after President Cyril Ramaphosa set up an inquiry into corruption allegations against Senzo Mchunu and other police offic
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South Africa: Ramaphosa Appoints Interim Police Minister

[allAfrica] Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe was appointed as the interim Minister of Police until the end of July after President Cyril Ramaphosa set up an inquiry into corruption allegations against Senzo Mchunu and other police officials.

Nigeria: JUST IN: Katsina Govt Announces Date, Place of Buhari's Burial

[Premium Times] Katsina State Governor Dikko Radda announced this while addressing journalists at the Government House on Monday.
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Nigeria: JUST IN: Katsina Govt Announces Date, Place of Buhari's Burial

[Premium Times] Katsina State Governor Dikko Radda announced this while addressing journalists at the Government House on Monday.

Nigeria: Buhari - Tinubu Directs All National Flags to Fly At Half-Staff for 7 Days

[Vanguard] President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed that all national flags be flown at half-staff to honour his late predecessor, Muhammadu Buhari, who passed on earlier today.
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Nigeria: Buhari - Tinubu Directs All National Flags to Fly At Half-Staff for 7 Days

[Vanguard] President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed that all national flags be flown at half-staff to honour his late predecessor, Muhammadu Buhari, who passed on earlier today.

Liberia: Ivanhoe Atlantic to Export High-Grade Iron Ore to U.S. Via Liberia

[Liberian Observer] Washington, DC -- Ivanhoe Atlantic, a U.S.-owned mining company, has announced plans to begin shipping high-grade iron ore from Guinea to the United States via Liberia's Yekepa-Buchanan rail and port corridor, following the recent signing
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Liberia: Ivanhoe Atlantic to Export High-Grade Iron Ore to U.S. Via Liberia

[Liberian Observer] Washington, DC -- Ivanhoe Atlantic, a U.S.-owned mining company, has announced plans to begin shipping high-grade iron ore from Guinea to the United States via Liberia's Yekepa-Buchanan rail and port corridor, following the recent signing of a landmark Concession and Access Agreement with the Government of Liberia. The deal marks a major step forward in the company's cross-border mining and logistics project and was highlighted during a high-level meeting with U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau on Thursday,

Africa: 'No One Should Be Left Behind' By Africa's Health System, Says Dr. Ogwell

[allAfrica] «One key challenge I remain deeply committed to addressing is ensuring no one is left behind by the health system, no matter where they live,» says Dr Ahmed Ogwell Ouma, the CEO and President of VillageReach, a global non-profit dedica
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Africa: 'No One Should Be Left Behind' By Africa's Health System, Says Dr. Ogwell

[allAfrica] «One key challenge I remain deeply committed to addressing is ensuring no one is left behind by the health system, no matter where they live,» says Dr Ahmed Ogwell Ouma, the CEO and President of VillageReach, a global non-profit dedicated to strengthening health systems in underserved communities.

Africa: HIV Deaths and New Infections Decline, But Not Fast Enough to Meet 2030 Targets

[allAfrica] The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) warns that the global AIDS response is in crisis after a major funding collapse at the start of 2025 threatens to reverse decades of progress.
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Africa: HIV Deaths and New Infections Decline, But Not Fast Enough to Meet 2030 Targets

[allAfrica] The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) warns that the global AIDS response is in crisis after a major funding collapse at the start of 2025 threatens to reverse decades of progress.

Liberia: What Liberians Said About Trump's 'Good English' Comment

[allAfrica] Monrovia -- Liberians have responded after their president, Joseph Boakai, visited the White House with U.S. President Donald Trump and heads of state from Mauritania, Guinea-Bissau, Gabon, and Senegal. . The leaders were invited as part of the ne
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Liberia: What Liberians Said About Trump's 'Good English' Comment

[allAfrica] Monrovia -- Liberians have responded after their president, Joseph Boakai, visited the White House with U.S. President Donald Trump and heads of state from Mauritania, Guinea-Bissau, Gabon, and Senegal. . The leaders were invited as part of the new U.S. Africa policy that prioritizes U.S. commercial interests over aid.

Liberia: Where Did You Learn to Speak English? - Trump Asks Liberia President

[allAfrica] President Donald Trump has praised Liberian President Joseph Boakai for his command of English during a meeting at the White House with leaders from five African nations. Trump said he was impressed and asked where Boakai got his language skills.
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Liberia: Where Did You Learn to Speak English? - Trump Asks Liberia President

[allAfrica] President Donald Trump has praised Liberian President Joseph Boakai for his command of English during a meeting at the White House with leaders from five African nations. Trump said he was impressed and asked where Boakai got his language skills.

Africa: Citizen Engagement in Africa - How Many Ways to Have a Say - Afrobarometer Report

[allAfrica] Monrovia -- Despite democratic backsliding and declining political freedom in some countries across the region, Africans demonstrate more «favourable engagement» with governance compared to other parts of the world. This is the findin
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Africa: Citizen Engagement in Africa - How Many Ways to Have a Say - Afrobarometer Report

[allAfrica] Monrovia -- Despite democratic backsliding and declining political freedom in some countries across the region, Africans demonstrate more «favourable engagement» with governance compared to other parts of the world. This is the finding from Afrobarometer's 2025 flagship report African Insights 2025: Citizen Engagement, Citizen Power: Africans Claim the Promise of Democracy which assessed citizen participation across 39 African nations.

Kenya: Ignore AI-Generated Videos Used to Falsely Claim That Kenyan President Ruto Has Resigned

[Africa Check] IN SHORT: A number of videos appearing to show Kenyan president William Ruto announcing his resignation for failing to lead the country are gaining attention on social media. However, they are fabricated.
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Kenya: Ignore AI-Generated Videos Used to Falsely Claim That Kenyan President Ruto Has Resigned

[Africa Check] IN SHORT: A number of videos appearing to show Kenyan president William Ruto announcing his resignation for failing to lead the country are gaining attention on social media. However, they are fabricated.

Gambia: Cabinet Approves Lifting of Moratorium On Radio Broadcasting License With Conditions

[Foroyaa] A press release from the Gambia's Ministry of Information indicates that following a Cabinet meeting held on July 3rd 2025, the Government of the Gambia has approved the conditional lifting of the moratorium on the issuance of radio broadcasting lic
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Gambia: Cabinet Approves Lifting of Moratorium On Radio Broadcasting License With Conditions

[Foroyaa] A press release from the Gambia's Ministry of Information indicates that following a Cabinet meeting held on July 3rd 2025, the Government of the Gambia has approved the conditional lifting of the moratorium on the issuance of radio broadcasting licenses with immediate effect. This decision, according to the press release, aims to improve equal access to broadcasting services across the nation and to bridge the gap between urban and rural media coverage. The release said that the moratorium which was

Kenya: 10 Killed, Dozens Injured in Deadly Saba Saba Protests

[Capital FM] At least ten people have been confirmed dead, scores injured and others abducted during Wednesday's Saba Saba protests, marking one of the bloodiest days since Kenya's youth-led Gen Z uprising began in June.
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Kenya: 10 Killed, Dozens Injured in Deadly Saba Saba Protests

[Capital FM] At least ten people have been confirmed dead, scores injured and others abducted during Wednesday's Saba Saba protests, marking one of the bloodiest days since Kenya's youth-led Gen Z uprising began in June.

South Africa: Government Allocates R1.2bn for Disaster Recovery in Affected Municipalities

[SAnews.gov.za] Government has announced a substantial Disaster Recovery Grant, allocating R1.2 billion to municipalities affected by recent disasters.
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South Africa: Government Allocates R1.2bn for Disaster Recovery in Affected Municipalities

[SAnews.gov.za] Government has announced a substantial Disaster Recovery Grant, allocating R1.2 billion to municipalities affected by recent disasters.

South Africa: What Ramaphosa Said About Democratic Alliance Withdrawal from National Dialogue

[allAfrica] South African President Cyril Ramaphosa made the statement below after the Government of National Unity partner, the Democratic Alliance (DA), withdrew from the country's national dialogue. In an earlier statement, leader of the DA, John Steenhuis
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South Africa: What Ramaphosa Said About Democratic Alliance Withdrawal from National Dialogue

[allAfrica] South African President Cyril Ramaphosa made the statement below after the Government of National Unity partner, the Democratic Alliance (DA), withdrew from the country's national dialogue. In an earlier statement, leader of the DA, John Steenhuisen, had said: "Our withdrawal and mobilisation against the National Dialogue, as well as our opposition against the budgets of corruption-accused Ministers, is the first in a series of possible steps that are now on the table, in an attempt to

South Sudan: U.S. Deports Eight Criminals to South Sudan After Court Ruling

[allAfrica] The United States has deported eight men to South Sudan after a legal battle that temporarily rerouted them to Djibouti.
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South Sudan: U.S. Deports Eight Criminals to South Sudan After Court Ruling

[allAfrica] The United States has deported eight men to South Sudan after a legal battle that temporarily rerouted them to Djibouti.

Africa: ECA Chief Calls for Financial Instruments That Reflect Africa's Development Needs

[ENA] Addis Ababa, -- Executive Secretary of the UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), Claver Gatete has urged a shift from rhetoric to results, calling for financial instruments that reflect Africa's development needs.
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Africa: ECA Chief Calls for Financial Instruments That Reflect Africa's Development Needs

[ENA] Addis Ababa, -- Executive Secretary of the UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), Claver Gatete has urged a shift from rhetoric to results, calling for financial instruments that reflect Africa's development needs.