Funds Dry Up as Refugee Flight From Sudan Surges
The United Nations refugee agency (UNHCR) has increased its humanitarian appeal for Sudan as the number of people fleeing the country’s conflict and hunger continues to rise
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Sierra Leone Bans Child Marriage with New Legislation
Sierra Leone has introduced a new law banning child marriage, celebrated with much fanfare at a ceremony organized by First Lady Fatima Bio in the capital, Freetown.
Eight Years Later: Panama Court Acquits Defendants in Panama Papers Scandal
Eight years after 11 million secret financial documents were leaked, a court in Panama on Friday acquitted more than two dozen defendants implicated in the Panama Papers scandal. Prosecutors had been seeking prison sentences for money laundering charges.
Malawi's Top Court Rejects Case Seeking to Legalize Same-Sex Relationships
Malawi’s Constitutional Court on Friday dismissed a case brought by two applicants seeking to legalize same-sex relationships. Malawi joins other African States like Uganda that have refused attempts to legalise same sex marriages.
Uganda Poised to Start Importing Its Own Oil Products By July 2
Two vessels carrying the Uganda's first 70,000 tonnes of oil is set to dock at the port of Mombasa ending Kenya's monopoly on supplying oil to Uganda and Rwanda.
Embattled Kenyan President Ruto 'NOT' Signing the Controversial Finance Bill After Nationwide Protests
Kenyan President William Ruto announced he would not sign the 2024 finance bill, which included a series of tax increases.
Egypt Revokes Licenses of 16 Tourism Companies After Pilgrim Deaths in Mecca
Egyptian government has taken severe action against 16 tourism companies by revoking their licenses and referring them to the public prosecutor, following the deaths of numerous Egyptian pilgrims during the hajj pilgrimage in Mecca.
Ivory Coast Ramps Up Universal Health Coverage with Mobile Enrollment Centers
In an effort to improve access to healthcare, Ivory Coast has launched mobile enrollment centers for its universal health coverage program, the CMU, which has been met with public scrutiny since its 2019 launch.
Early Rains in Niger Claim 21 Lives, Expose Thousands to Hardship as Climate Change Intensifies
Recent heavy rains in Niger have resulted in 21 deaths and affected over 6,000 people at the start of the country’s rainy season
Kenya Launches Probe into Police Actions After Tax Protester Killed
In Kenya, an investigation into police conduct during recent tax protests has been launched by the country’s Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA).
$1.1 Billion Boost for African Vaccine Production: Macron and Leaders Launch Pioneering Project in Paris
This $1.1 billion initiative aims to enhance vaccine production capabilities within Africa, a continent that has historically relied on imported vaccines, often at great cost.
South Africa Reports Second Death from Mpox
A second person has died in South Africa this week from the viral infection mpox, says the health ministry, less than 24 hours after it announced the first death.
Kigali Accuses a UN Agency of Dishonesty in British Asylum Policy Case
Rwanda has accused the United Nations refugee agency of lying after the body told a British court this week that asylum seekers sent to the East African country could be moved on to states where they risked torture or death.
Migrant Boat Carrying Hundreds of Somali and Ethiopian Nationals Capsizes off Yemen Coast
At least 49 dead and 140 missing after the boat capsized off Yemen's coast. The boat carried 115 Somali nationals and 145 Ethiopians
Malawi Mourns the Tragic Death of Vice-President Saulos Chilima
Vice-President Saulos Chilima and nine others died in a plane crash in northern Malawi. Chilima was vice-president for 10 years and formed his own party, the United Transformation Movement (UTM).
Rescue Charity: 11 Bodies Found as Death Toll Raises at the Libyan Coast
According to Italian media, the 11 bodies are to be transferred to an Italian coast guard ship and temporarily disembarked on the island of Lampedusa.