March 05
Rwanda: 'If She Did It, Why Not Me?' - Dr. Mukamitari's Drive to Transform Rwandan Healthcare
allAfrica
"If she did it, then why not me?" - Dr. Victoire Mukamitari. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Accuses Germany Of 'Politicising' Development Cooperation Over DR Congo War
Nile Post
Rwanda has accused Germany of politicising development cooperation after Berlin announced it was halting new development aid and reviewing existing commitments over Rwanda's… Read more »
Africa: African Women in Politics - A Decisive Summit for the Future of Women's Leadership
allAfrica
At a time when women's place in politics remains a major issue on the African continent, the 2025 Summit on Women's Political Leadership in Africa is a must-attend event. Read more »
Africa: International Women's Day, 2025 - It's Time for a Feminist Woman Secretary General At the UN
IPS
In 2025, the United Nations will celebrate 80 years of shaping global policies, fostering peace, and driving international development. Yet, in those eight decades, not a single… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Accuses Canada of 'Blatantly Ignoring' Security Concerns - Statement
Nile Post
Rwanda's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has strongly condemned Canada's recent statement on the ongoing conflict in eastern DR Congo, accusing the North American country of… Read more »
Liberia: VP Koung Off to Washington, D.C.
New Republic
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Africa: FOCAC 2025-2027 - Turning Commitments Into Action For a New Chapter In Africa-China Relations
35Nord
The Africa-China Centre for Policy & Advisory (ACCPA) hosted an insightful webinar on February 25, analyzing the post-FOCAC landscape. Experts from leading institutions… Read more »
Liberia: UN Women, Gender Others Sign Gender Spotlight 2.0 Initiative
New Republic
UN Women, the government of Liberia, European Commission among others have signed the financing agreements for the Gender (Spotlight 2.0) Initiative and the Support Measures of the… Read more »
Ghana: Gbese Traditional Council Honours U.S. Ambassador
Ghanaian Times
The United States Ambassador to Ghana, Virginia Evelyn Palmer, was yesterday honoured by the Gbese Traditional Council at a colourful ceremony at the palace of the Gbese Mantse,… Read more »
March 04
Burundi: Burundi's First Plastic Surgeon Paves the Way for a New Era in Healthcare
allAfrica
"Being the first plastic and reconstructive surgeon in my country is a great honour," Dr. Baramburiye said. "But it's also a huge load on my shoulders, a lot of pressure." Read more »
Africa: 'No Money, No Programs' - Funding the Future of Smiles in Africa [interview]
allAfrica
"We never said no. We just said, 'How?' What drove us, the most important thing that drove us, were the children. These were lives that we could change." Read more »
Somalia: Famine Looms in Somalia Without Funding Boost, WFP Says
UN News
"The time to step up is now" for the people of Somalia, where drought threatens 1.7 million young children at risk of acute malnutrition, the UN World Food Programme (WFP) warned… Read more »
Somalia: U.S. Embassy Issues Security Alert for U.S. Citizens in Somalia
Shabelle
The U.S. Embassy in Somalia issued a security alert for American citizens, reminding them of ongoing risks in the country despite the lifting of restrictions for official U.S.… Read more »
South Africa: Massive $200 Million TB Research Programme Derailed By U.S. Funding Cuts
spotlight
Just over a month after US President Donald Trump implemented a 90-day freeze of all foreign assistance, the future looks very uncertain for tuberculosis research. Among others, a… Read more »
Sudan: Children As Young As One Raped During Conflict, Unicef Warns
UN News
As conflict rages across Sudan, armed men are raping and sexually assaulting children, including some infants as young as one, according to the UN children's agency (UNICEF). Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Almost 80,000 Flee DR Congo Amid Fighting, Sexual Violence - UNHCR
UN News
In the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), insecurity and horrific sexual violence have left tens of thousands fleeing across borders with no sign of the exodus… Read more »
Somalia: UN Security Council Extends Sanctions Against Al-Shabaab
Shabelle
The United Nations Security Council has officially extended the authorization for member states to stop any ships from exporting weapons or charcoal illegally from Somalia, a… Read more »
Kenya: U.S. Grant Cuts Could Affect Two Million Worldwide, Disrupt HIV Aid in Kenya
RFI
NGOs warn that at least two million people worldwide will be affected by the cancellation of US grants. In Kenya, access to HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis and community-led… Read more »
Liberia: Boakai Pressures Officials as Inflation and U.S. Aid Cuts Bite
FrontPageAfrica
With just over a year into his presidency, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai appears increasingly impatient with his administration's efforts to deliver on its promises. At his first… Read more »
Africa: International Women's Day, 2025 - New Report Finds Sexist Laws Persist Worldwide
IPS
A new global report analyzing sex discrimination in laws reveals that while some commendable gains have been achieved in strengthening legal protections for women and girls over… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Faces Worsening Hunger As Drought, Conflict and High Food Prices Risk Pushing 1 Million More People Into Food Insecurity
WFP
This a summary of what was said by WFP's Director of Food Security and Nutrition Analysis, Jean-Martin Bauer at the Geneva Palais Briefing. Alarming new data from Somalia shows… Read more »
Nigeria: How Biden Pressured Nigeria to Release Binance Official Tigran Gambaryan
Premium Times
As officials in the executive arm of the U.S. government badgered Nigeria to free Mr Gambaryan, so were that country's lawmakers. Read more »
Sudan: Children As Young As One Reported Among Survivors of Rape During Sudan's Violent Conflict - Unicef [press release]
United Nations in Sudan
UNICEF calls for urgent international efforts to protect and support children in Sudan Read more »
Liberia: Liberian Journalist Joins Global Media Exchange in Beijing
Liberian Observer
The China International Press Communication Center (CIPCC), in collaboration with the China Public Diplomacy Association (CPDA), has officially launched a four-month media exchange… Read more »
Uganda: Red Cross Recommits to Road Safety As Third Phase of Safe Steps Campaign Is Launched
Nile Post
Prudential Uganda has announced the start of the third phase of its Safe Steps campaign. Read more »
Rwanda: U.S. Deports Rwandan Genocide Convict Ahmed Napoleon Mbonyunkiza
New Times
The National Public Prosecution Authority (NPPA) on Tuesday, March 4, confirmed the deportation of Ahmed Napoleon Mbonyunkiza from the United States. Read more »
