[allAfrica] Eritrean satirical cartoonist Biniam Solomon, also known by his pen name Cobra, has been released after spending 15 years in detention without charge in Asmara, Eritrea.
[allAfrica] A Chinese national, Zhang Kequn, has been arrested at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, attempting to smuggle more than 2,000 queen garden ants out of the country.
[WFP] Our Ghana Communications Officer, Abdul-Wahab Mohammed, describes growing up on hearty WFP meals - and how they can transform communities and forge a new generation of leaders
[Capital FM] Naivasha -- The 2026 WRC Safari Rally revved off today morning (Thursday) in Naivasha with Belgian driver Thierry Neuville setting the pace after topping the times in shakedown as crews prepared for what is widely expected to be another brutal run.
[allAfrica] Despite spending billions on health every year, many African health systems remain underfunded and heavily dependent on external assistance. Then, African leaders adopted the Abuja Declaration, which pledged to allocate at least 15% of their national budgets to health care.
[Premium Times] Mr Oyedele is to replace Doris Anite-Uzoka as Minister of State for Finance.
[SAnews.gov.za] The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) has confirmed that the United States Ambassador to South Africa Brent Bozell has apologised and expressed regret over remarks that were viewed as undiplomatic following a meeting with government officials.
[Health-e] As the midday sun intensifies, Busisiwe Khumalo is inside her homein Maitland, Cape Town.
[Namibian] The recently tabled budget in the National Assembly has been criticised for failing to address the lack of shelters for gender-based violence (GBV) victims across all regions.
[Leadership] Meningitis remains one of Nigeria's recurring public health challenges, particularly in the northern region that lies within Africa's meningitis belt.
[This Day] Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has announced reductions in its petrol and diesel gantry and coastal prices amid Monday's oil price slump to $90 per barrel from previous $115.
[Liberian Observer] A tense and potentially dangerous border confrontation is unfolding between Guinea and Liberia, after Guinean soldiers reportedly crossed into Liberian territory in Lofa County, removed the Liberian flag, and hoisted their own at the Sorlumba Port of Entry--an act many Liberians are describing as a brazen violation of sovereignty and a troubling signal of expanding military assertiveness by the Government of Guinea.
[The New Humanitarian] Mekelle, Ethiopia -- «We are dying daily and burying almost every day.»
[Nile Post] One person has been confirmed dead and several homes, gardens, and roads destroyed following devastating landslides triggered by heavy rains in Nshanjare Town Council, Rubanda District.
[New Dawn] Monrovia, Liberia - March 11, 2026 -- The Government of Liberia has called on citizens to remain calm as diplomatic engagements continue to address the emerging situation along the Liberia-Guinea border.
[allAfrica] Nigeria will host the fifth edition of the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF 2027) in Lagos from November 5 to 11, 2027 under the theme ''Global Africa, Smart Trade- From Market Access to Market Power'' . The event is a major platform aimed at accelerating trade across the continent under the framework of the African Continental Free Trade Area.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has revealed that sewerage and sanitation infrastructure will receive the largest portion of funding in the Sh80 billion development programme agreed between the Nairobi City County Government and the Government of Kenya.
[New Times] President Paul Kagame has said nuclear energy is neither too complex nor too risky for developing countries, arguing that clear international standards and stronger technology cooperation can enable nations like Rwanda to safely adopt the technology.
[allAfrica] Women continue to die from complications of pregnancy and childbirth, and this is unacceptable. While Africa has made progress in reducing maternal mortality since 2000, the region still needs a twelve-fold increase in the annual reduction rate to meet the Sustainable Development Goal, according to the estimates from the United Nations Maternal Mortality Estimation Interagency Group.
[Daily Trust] The Nigerian government has called for the immediate release of 42 Nigerians allegedly arrested by Mozambique without any offences levelled against them.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Nairobi experienced exceptionally heavy rainfall over the weekend, with torrential downpours triggering devastating floods that have killed at least forty-two people and displaced more than 50,000 across the country, authorities confirmed.
[allAfrica] As tensions escalate again across the Middle East, global oil markets are entering another period of uncertainty. Even the threat of disruptions to tanker routes or energy infrastructure in the region can send crude prices sharply higher.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Heavy overnight rains in parts of Nairobi have disrupted several flights operated by Kenya Airways, with some aircraft diverted to Mombasa due to adverse weather conditions.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The death toll following heavy overnight rains that triggered severe flooding across Nairobi and surrounding areas, has risen to 23 fatalities.
[GroundUp] Minister Parks Tau opposes liquidation, says it will cause a «jobs bloodbath»
[ISS] The America First Global Health Strategy is being questioned as exploitative.
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