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Le président de la République, Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye, a annoncé ce mercredi en Conseil des ministres un déplacement à Nairobi, au Kenya. Le Chef de l’État doit y prendre part au sommet « Africa Forward », programmé du 11 au 13 mai 2026. D’après Rewmi, cette visite s’inscrit dans le suivi de l’intégration africaine, […]

From aid dependency to health sovereignty — Africa’s urgent call to own its HIV response Africa has to make a critical shift towards self-sufficiency in addressing its HIV challenges, emphasising the need for ownership, sustainable financing and strengthened health infrastructure for lasting impact.

TECH IN EDUCATION (PART 2): The hidden costs of digital learning — how monopolies stunt education in SA While policymakers debate screen time and cognitive development, a parallel crisis is quietly unfolding in South Africa’s education sector: a tech supply chain riddled with vendor monopolies, retail exploitation and hardware dumping that prioritises profit over pedagogy.

Al-Qaeda-linked fighters storm Mali prison, block food supplies to Bamako Fighters attack 'Africa's Alcatraz', which detains high-value prisoners, and disrupt crucial supply chains to capital.

You can’t brand a city with galamsey – Ofosu-Dorte warns Senior Partner at AB & David Africa, David Ofosu-Dorte, has cautioned that Ghana’s ambition to position its cities as centres of prosperity will be undermined if critical environmental challenges such as illegal mining are not addressed.

Housing in cities becoming unaffordable, fuelling homelessness – Ofosu-Dorte Senior Partner at AB & David Africa, David Ofosu-Dorte, has warned that the rising cost of housing in Ghana’s urban centres is making city life increasingly unaffordable, particularly for low-income residents, and contributing to growing social challenges such as homelessness.

Court to rule on Ireti Kingibe’s ADC suspension May 18 The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday, fixed May 18 fot judgment in the suit on the indefinite suspension of Senator Ireti Kingibe by the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The Wuse Ward chapter of the ADC had approached the court to uphold the lawmaker’s suspension for misconduct. Kingibe, who represents the Federal Capital Territory in […] The post Court to rule on Ireti Kingibe’s ADC suspension May 18 appeared first on Latest Nigeria News | Top Stories from Ripples Nigeria .

Land ownership structures in Ghana are more confusing and chaotic – Ofosu-Dorte Senior Partner at AB & David Africa, David Ofosu-Dorte, has described Ghana’s land ownership system as deeply confusing and chaotic, warning that its complexity continues to hinder effective urban management and economic growth.

Une vingtaine de soldats tchadiens ont été tués lundi soir, le 4 mai 2026, dans les environs du Lac Tchad. Les jihadistes du JAS sont pointés du doigt. Qui sont-ils ? Pourquoi sont-ils si difficiles à combattre ? Pourquoi la force régionale FMM (Force multinationale mixte) ne parvient-elle pas à en venir à bout ? Remadji Hoinathy, chercheur à l'ISS Africa (l'Institut d'études de sécurité) spécialiste du Lac Tchad et de l'Afrique centrale est l'invité d'Afrique Midi.

South Africa private sector growth hits 44-month high, PMI shows South Africa’s private sector expanded at its fastest pace in nearly four years in April, as sales and ​output rose amid supply concerns linked to the Iran war, ‌a business survey showed on Wednesday. The S&P Global South Africa Purchasing Managers’ Index rose to 51.6 in April from 50.8 in March. The ​50-mark separates growth from… Source

Suspected ATM bombers killed in South Africa shootout A South African police officer has been arrested along with another suspect following a deadly ATM bombing shootout in North West province Read Full Article at RT.com

Africa: Africa Forward Summit, Signalling a New Era of Africa-France Partnership [New Times] Almost ten years after French President Emmanuel Macron's Ouagadougou speech, which laid the foundations for renewed relations between France and African countries, the Republic of Kenya and the French Republic will co-host the inaugural Africa Forward Summit (AFS) 2026 in Nairobi on May 11 - 12.

South Africa: Finance Minister Warns Joburg Is in 'Severe Financial Distress' in Letter to Mayor Morero [Daily Maverick] Enoch Godongwana has ordered Joburg's mayor to stop the implementation of a budget-busting wage deal and warns it could affect the national economy.

Burkina Faso junta dissolves over 200 associations Burkina Faso's military rulers ordered on Tuesday the dissolution of around 200 associations, the latest clampdown on civic groups in the west African country.

Indonesian captain among crew held as Somali pirates strike again in Horn of Africa A chilling voice note from her husband was all the warning Indonesian housewife Shanty Shanaya received of his impending kidnapping in some of the world’s most treacherous waters. “I’m about to be attacked,” her 33-year-old husband, Captain Ashari Samadikun, said in the April 21 voice note threaded with fear as a group he assumed to be pirates approached. He was captaining the Palau-flagged MT Honour 25 tanker, which was carrying fuel from Oman to Somalia – a route once notorious for pirates who...

BFREE closes growth round to accelerate its pan-African distressed credit buying business BFREE, a pan-African distressed retail and SME credit investor, today announced the close of a growth round that substantially expands BFREE’s capacity to acquire non-performing loan portfolios, deepen its forward flow partnerships with financial institutions, and extend its presence into new markets across the continent. The round was led by AfricInvest through its Financial Inclusion […] The post BFREE closes growth round to accelerate its pan-African distressed credit buying business appeared first on Nairametrics .

Mozambique with 100,000 children in need of malnutrition treatment – UNICEF The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) warns that Mozambique is facing a nutritional crisis of “great magnitude,” estimating that approximately 100,000 children under the age of 5 will need treatment for severe acute malnutrition this year. “Mozambique faces a nutritional crisis of great magnitude, with one of the highest rates of malnutrition in sub-Saharan Africa.… Source

Africa: Xenophobia - African Nations Threaten Retaliatory Action Against South Africa [Vanguard] Diplomatic pressure on South Africa is mounting as more African countries threaten retaliatory measures over renewed xenophobic attacks targeting foreign nationals, particularly Nigerians.

ADC adjusts dates for primaries, reduces costs of forms   The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has announced an adjustment in the dates for activities of its 2026 primary elections ahead of the 2027 general elections. The party also announced a downward review for costs of nomination forms, following what it said was extensive consultations with party leaders, aspirants, and stakeholders across the country. This […] The post ADC adjusts dates for primaries, reduces costs of forms appeared first on Latest Nigeria News | Top Stories from Ripples Nigeria .

They fly 18,000 kilometres – only to be caught, bound and eaten As war and hunger spread across parts of Africa, even migratory storks from Slovakia are becoming victims – and many will not make it home.

EDF, Defense League to help in combating African swine fever spread The Estonian Defense Forces (EDF) are to be involved in curbing the spread of African swine fever (ASF).

Why the Madlanga Commission signals a national procurement collapse We take what is unfolding in Gauteng seriously, so we must stop pretending this is a Gauteng story. It is not. It is a warning light flashing across the entire South African dashboard, and it is getting harder to look away.

Russia’s African Recruitment Web Is Expanding Deceptive job schemes and transnational networks are pulling Kenyans into Moscow’s war.

Mali Is the Key to Understanding Africa’s Trajectory The West ignores the warning signs in the Sahel at its own peril.

BRICS states cooperate to combat foot-and-mouth disease South Africa has secured a deal with Brazil to help eradicate foot-and-mouth disease by 2028 Read Full Article at RT.com

Two US service members missing after military exercises in Morocco Search and rescue operation launched after service members reported missing near south-western city of Tan Tan Two US service members are missing in south-western Morocco after taking part in annual multinational military exercises in the North African country, the United States Africa Command (Africom) said on Sunday. The US, Morocco and other countries participating in the African Lion exercise have launched a search and rescue operation, Africom said. Continue reading...

Under the watchful eye of the Khartoum government, The Africa Report was able to assess the extent of the destruction in the recaptured Sudanese capital. Caught between proclaimed victory and humanitarian disaster, Sudan is searching for a way out of the civil war.

PREMIUM TIMES reported the violent protests in parts of South Africa targeting African migrants, including Nigerians. The post Nigeria summons South African ambassador over xenophobic attacks appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .

Celebrated this Sunday, May 3rd, World Press Freedom Day is an opportunity to take stock of the conditions under which journalists practice their profession in different countries around the world. While these conditions are deteriorating in several countries, in Africa, the situation is particularly worrying in Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso since military juntas seized power.

Reports of multiple hijackings off the coast of Somalia are raising fears that piracy may be reviving after a relative lull over the past decade. Increased traffic round the Horn of Africa amid the war in the Middle East, along with the diversion of naval forces, could be creating more opportunities for pirates to strike.

A breath of fresh air came from Abidjan, the Ivorian economic capital, immersed in the 18th edition of FEMUA. The first major evening of the Anoumba music festival took place on Friday, May 1st, and continued late into the night. The evening was marked by concerts from two icons of African music: Fatoumata Diawara from Mali and Youssou N'Dour from Senegal.

Authorities across East and Southern Africa continued their campaigns of harassment and arbitrary arrests and detention of independent journalists over the past year, Amnesty International said today ahead of World Press Freedom Day. The organization documented sustained intimidation, harassment, and attacks on independent media in several countries in the region. Amnesty International also documented increased […] The post East and Southern Africa: Media freedom under attack amid prevailing impunity appeared first on Amnesty International .

Africa fought in Maseru [4 sources]

Africa carried out assault in Mount Edgecombe [4 sources]

Conservationist threatened Africa in Tanzania [10 sources]

Conservationist threatened Africa in -6 [10 sources]

Chinese issued threats against Africa in Beijing [6 sources]

Africa issued threats in Gauteng [6 sources]

Africa reported tensions in Cape Town [4 sources]

Reports of tensions in South Africa [5 sources]

Nigeria threatened Africa in Nigeria [4 sources]

Africa deployed military forces against NATO in Syria [8 sources]

[FrontPageAfrica] Fish Town -- Farmers in River Gee County have endorsed cocoa as their primary agricultural commodity under Liberia's One County, One Commodity initiative, marking a significant step toward strengthening local agricultural production and economic growth.

Summary: Cyanide contamination first struck the Mafa River in 2022; four years later, a second spill has again been traced to the Bea Mountain gold mine concession but unusual chemical has raised suspicions toxin was planted intentionally. By Nemenlah Cyrus Harmon, environment reporter with New Narratives · The Environmental Protection Agency has promised a report by [...] The post Liberia: As Environmental Protection Agency to Release Report on Latest Fish Die Off Near Bea Mountain Mine Expert Warns of Long Term Contamination appeared first on FrontPageAfrica .

Iran war may cause food shortages in Africa, world’s largest fertiliser firm says

Commentator threatened Africa [10 sources]

Africa mobilized military forces against Nato in Syria [8 sources]

Africa mobilized military forces against Police in South Africa [10 sources]

Africa assaulted Israeli in Gaza [7 sources]

Africa carried out assault in Vosloorus [4 sources]

Europe mobilized military forces against Africa in Vicenza [3 sources]

Africa issued threats in Cape Point [4 sources]

Governor mobilized military forces against S. Africa in Tunis [3 sources]

Africa carried out assault in Vosloorus [4 sources]

Africa issued threats in Cape Point [4 sources]

Africa assaulted Mali in 14.4891 [3 sources]

Member Of Parliament issued threats in South Africa [3 sources]

Africa threatened Citizen in Gauteng [4 sources]

The Mozambican President today described as a “national pride” the distinction awarded to Paulina Chiziane as Best Writer in Africa for 2026 at the African Award in Angola, highlighting a career marked by a commitment to the affirmation of African culture. “This recognition constitutes a source of pride for the entire Mozambican people, distinguishing a… Source

Footage released by Russia’s défense ministry purports to show troops fighting with Tuareg rebels in Mali. It comes after Moscow’s Africa corps paramilitary unit was forced to withdraw from the town of Kidal following attacks by Tuareg rebels and jihadists.

A few days before the “Africa Forward” summit, scheduled for May 11 and 12 in Nairobi, Emmanuel Macron invited several actors from the African diasporas to the Élysée Palace on Wednesday for a conference [...] The post At the initiative of Emmanuel Macron, the Comorian diaspora represented at the Élysée to prepare for the Africa Forward summit and strengthen partnerships with Africa first appeared on Comores Infos.

Nasser mobilized military forces against Africa in Washington [3 sources]

Africa carried out assault in Nairobi [5 sources]

Africa carried out assault in -29.7067 [4 sources]

Africa threatened Ghana in Ghana [10 sources]

Electoral Alliance threatened Africa in Gauteng [5 sources]

Africa assaulted Intelligence in Mount Edgecombe [3 sources]

Ghana assaulted Africa in Kumasi [4 sources]

Africa mobilized military forces against Military in Rabat [4 sources]

African Union assaulted Mali in Mali [10 sources]

Africa assaulted Doctor in Madadeni [8 sources]

African Union assaulted Mali in Kidal [10 sources]

Africa threatened Nigerian in Nigeria [7 sources]

Africa threatened Northern Cape in Kwazulu [4 sources]

Africa carried out assault in Mount Edgecombe [4 sources]

Africa issued threats in Johannesburg [6 sources]

Zimbabwe’s consulate and the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission have urged nationals in South Africa to stay safe amid anti-migrant protests Read Full Article at RT.com

United Nations threatened Africa in United States [10 sources]

Bangladesh threatened Africa in Cameroon [6 sources]

Kenya mobilized military forces against Africa in Nairobi [7 sources]

Africa threatened Civil Society in Kenya [10 sources]

Africa threatened Criminal in Mpumalanga [4 sources]

Cabinet threatened Africa in Sudan [10 sources]

Africa carried out assault in Germany [3 sources]

Africa issued threats in Koboko [4 sources]

Africa mobilized military forces against United States in United States [5 sources]

Africa threatened Nigerian in Nigeria [3 sources]

Central African Republic assaulted Population in Moscow [4 sources]

Africa issued threats in Johannesburg [4 sources]

Africa deployed military forces in Madagascar [10 sources]

Africa carried out assault in South Africa [4 sources]

Cabinet threatened Africa in Sudan [10 sources]

Africa threatened Indigenous in Accra [10 sources]

Intelligence threatened Africa in South Africa [10 sources]

Africa threatened Israel in Cape Town [4 sources]

Population threatened The West African Country in Juba [10 sources]

South Asia threatened Africa in Gulf Of Oman [4 sources]

Africa deployed military forces against Central African Republic in Central African Republic [5 sources]

Africa carried out assault in South Africa [4 sources]

Africa issued threats in Highveld [4 sources]

Africa issued threats in Johannesburg [6 sources]

Africa issued threats in Johannesburg [10 sources]

Africa issued threats in Mpumalanga [8 sources]

Africa issued threats in Bamako [4 sources]

Population threatened The West African Country in Sudan [6 sources]

Head Of State assaulted Africa in Mutambara [10 sources]

French threatened Africa in Kidal [4 sources]

Africa threatened Nationals in Ghana [10 sources]

African Union threatened Settlement in Sudan [6 sources]

Africa threatened School in Gauteng [2 sources]

Africa mobilized military forces against United States in United States [10 sources]

World News in Brief: Sudan drone attacks condemned, South Sudan violence, airstrikes in Ukraine, South Africa Freedom Day

Africa issued threats against Europe in Russia [6 sources]

Microsoft issued threats against Africa [5 sources]

Kunming issued threats against Montreal in South Africa [5 sources]

Reports of tensions in South Africa [10 sources]

Africa carried out physical assault on Foreign National in East London [6 sources]

Africa issued threats against South African in South Africa [4 sources]

Africa issued threats against South African in Johannesburg [4 sources]

Africa issued threats in Taroudant [10 sources]

Africa issued threats in Kosi Bay [4 sources]

Africa carried out physical assault on Russia in Ukraine [4 sources]

Africa issued threats against Nigerian in Durban [4 sources]

Africa issued threats against Nigeria in Adamawa [4 sources]

Africa issued threats against Nigerian in Fufore [7 sources]

Africa carried out physical assault in Lilongwe [10 sources]

Africa issued threats in Mumbai [4 sources]

Africa deployed military forces in Bamako [5 sources]

Africa deployed military forces in Ramstein [5 sources]

Reports of tensions in South Africa [6 sources]

Africa issued threats against The West African Country in Moscow [10 sources]

Africa issued threats in Kariba [3 sources]

Africa issued threats in South Africa [4 sources]

Africa carried out physical assault in Pretoria [4 sources]

Traveller deployed military forces in South Africa [10 sources]

Africa carried out physical assault in Ibadan [6 sources]

Africa issued threats against Western Cape in Karoo [4 sources]

Africa reported tensions with United States in Levittown [5 sources]

Africa issued threats in Kwazulu [4 sources]

Africa issued threats in Uganda [10 sources]

Africa carried out physical assault in Pretoria [4 sources]

Africa reported tensions in Johannesburg [4 sources]

Africa issued threats in Karoo [4 sources]

Africa issued threats in Cape Town [4 sources]

Africa issued threats against National Electoral Commission in Ibadan [10 sources]

Africa issued threats against Western Cape in Free State [4 sources]

Africa issued threats in South Africa [4 sources]

Africa carried out physical assault in Moscow [8 sources]

Africa issued threats against Ghana in Kwazulu [10 sources]

African Union issued threats in Mali [8 sources]

Africa issued threats in Gauteng [4 sources]

Africa issued threats against Gabon in Gabon [6 sources]

Africa carried out physical assault in Melmoth [4 sources]

Africa issued threats against Ghana in Accra [8 sources]

Democratic Republic Of Congo carried out physical assault on Detainee in South Africa [8 sources]

Africa issued threats against Western Cape in Free State [4 sources]

Africa carried out physical assault on Foreign National in East London [6 sources]

Africa issued threats in Gabon [10 sources]

Africa reported tensions in South Africa [10 sources]

Ecowas issued threats against Africa in Niger [6 sources]

African Union issued threats against Somalia in Somalia [3 sources]

Nigerian issued threats against Africa in Johannesburg [10 sources]

Africa issued threats in Kwazulu [8 sources]

Africa issued threats in Tshwane [4 sources]

Security Official deployed military forces against Africa in Durban [4 sources]

Africa reported tensions in Cape Town [4 sources]

Africa carried out physical assault in Moscow [8 sources]

Africa reported tensions in Zimbabwe [4 sources]

President issued threats against Africa in Nairobi [4 sources]

Africa reported tensions with American in North Carolina [8 sources]

Africa issued threats against Gabon in Gabon [6 sources]

Africa carried out physical assault in Mhlanga [4 sources]

Africa issued threats in London [4 sources]

Africa issued threats against Western Cape in Saldanha Bay [8 sources]

President issued threats against Africa in Lagos [4 sources]

Africa reported tensions in Sandhurst [4 sources]

Africa issued threats in Johannesburg [4 sources]

Africa issued threats against Perpetrator in Kwazulu [10 sources]

Africa issued threats against Zimbabwe in Harare [5 sources]

Africa reported tensions in Zimbabwe [10 sources]

Africa deployed military forces in Cape Flats [4 sources]

Delhi carried out physical assault on Africa in Delhi [6 sources]

Africa issued threats against Northern Cape in Karoo [8 sources]

Gabon reported tensions with Africa in California [4 sources]

Minist issued threats against Africa in South Africa [10 sources]

Africa issued threats against North West in Gauteng [6 sources]

Africa issued threats in Stellenbosch [4 sources]

Africa issued threats against Atiku Abubakar in Nigeria [10 sources]

This week in Spotlight on Africa: Sudan’s war enters its fourth year, with no sign of easing since fighting erupted on 15 April 2023. The conflict is intensifying, amid fresh accusations of foreign interference – most recently involving Ethiopia. Listen to Christy Cooney, Chief of the Sudan team for the NGO Avaaz.

Africa reported tensions in Beijing [5 sources]

The Drc reported tensions with Africa in Nairobi [5 sources]

Africa carried out physical assault on Russian in Moscow [6 sources]

Africa carried out physical assault in South Africa [4 sources]

Africa issued threats against Free State in Kamiesberg [8 sources]

Residents issued threats against Africa in South Africa [6 sources]

Kenya issued threats against Africa in Nairobi [4 sources]

Africa issued threats in South Africa [5 sources]

Africa issued threats in Kwazulu [8 sources]

Africa carried out physical assault in Emfuleni [4 sources]

United Kingdom carried out physical assault in South Africa [4 sources]