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 »
South Africa: Bus Crash Kills 10, Injures Dozens in Free State - South African News Briefs - March 5, 2025
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West Africa: Ecowas Parliament Weighs in On Recall of Liberian Delegation
New Republic
The ECOWAS parliament, the representation of parliamentarians from member states has taken seized of the issue arising from the recall of Liberian parliamentarians by the majority… 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 »
Liberia: Liberia Secures Electricity Supply Agreement
New Republic
The Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with CI-Energies in Abidjan Cote D'Ivoire to supply electricity to Liberia. Read more »
Uganda: Father Kills Senior Three Daughter, Later Lynched By Mob
Nile Post
Shock and horror have swept through Kitengeesa village in Masaka City following the brutal killing of a Senior Three student, Sophia Nantume, by her father, Mwebe Deo. Read more »
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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: HPX Demand for New Rail Operator
New Republic
President Joseph Boakai's recent approval of a rail agreement that appears to favor High Power Exploration (HPX) and Guinea's Nimba project over ArcelorMittal's longstanding… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Dismisses Auditor General's Report On Sh100bn Expenditure On SHA
Capital FM
President William Ruto has dismissed the Auditor General's report questioning over Sh100 billion in expenditure on the Social Health Authority (SHA) system, stating that the… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Catholic Bishops Say Third-Term Debate Distracting the Nation From Real Crises
New Zimbabwe
ZIMBABWE Catholic Bishops Conference (ZCBC) members have expressed concern over the government's fixation on the "Third Term" debate while bread-and-butter concerns like business… Read more »
Liberia: Fire Experts Confirm Capitol Fire Was Arson
FrontPageAfrica
A team of fire experts from Minnesota has officially concluded that the fire that severely damaged the Capitol Building last year was an act of arson. The investigation, led by… Read more »
Liberia: VP Koung Off to Washington, D.C.
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Nigeria: Despite Minister's Directive, Nigerian University Insists On Controversial VC Appointment
Premium Times
The university claimed that it followed all laid-down guidelines as contained in its establishment act in the selection process of the vice-chancellor. Read more »
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Africa: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Smart Cities in Africa
ACSUS
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has established itself as a transformative force and is poised to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of smart cities across Africa. The… Read more »
Nigeria: ACF Worries Over Attack On Northerners in South-East, Demands Compensation for Victims
Premium Times
The group decries government inaction over the reoccurring attacks and called on the government of the affected states to pay full compensation for lives and injuries as well as… Read more »
Nigeria: Sexual Harassment - Women's Group Urges Akpabio to Step Aside for Transparent Investigation
Premium Times
The coalition called for an independent probe into allegations of sexual harassment against the Senate President. Read more »
Nigeria: Jigawa Assembly Repeals 'Ineffective Hisbah Law'
Premium Times
The lawmakers said the 2004 law was ineffective in providing legal backing for the Hisbah operation. Read more »
Nigeria: The Crisis of Rigid Thinking in Nigerian Universities [opinion]
Premium Times
The Nigerian academic landscape remains shackled by outdated and rigid perspectives that stifle intellectual progress and adaptability. Among the most glaring issues is the… Read more »
Uganda: UPDF Trains Officers On Disaster Response, Management
Nile Post
The Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces has commenced a disaster response and management exercise (Table-Top Exercise), code-named "OKOA MAISHA 2025," at the headquarters of the Uganda… 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 »
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Madagascar: Grains of Hope: Renewable Electricity Comes to Madagascar's Villages
InfoWire
The rice husking mill may be on the edge of Mahasolo, but it's at the centre of the lives of the rural village's residents in central Madagascar. Read more »
Liberia: Supreme Court Orders Release of Musa Bility's Son From Detention
Liberian Investigator
The Supreme Court of Liberia has ordered the immediate release of Peach Bility, son of Nimba County District Representative Musa Hassan Bility, from detention following a petition… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopian, Korea Railroad Corporations Sign MOU On Improving Efficiency of Ethiopia's Rail Services
ENA
The Ethiopian Railway Corporation and the Korea Railroad Corporation (KORAIL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding which aims at improving the overall efficiency and… Read more »
Nigeria: At 88, Obasanjo Still a Force in Nigeria's Progress - Tinubu
Vanguard
-- Describes him as an extraordinary leader who has made enormous contributions. Read more »
Kenya: 1,000 Kenyans Benefit From Jobs At Tatu City's Sh2.5bn Warehousing Hub
Capital FM
Tatu City, Kenya's Special Economic Zone (SEZ), has launched The Link Warehousing & Logistics Park and broken ground for its second phase, reinforcing its role as a hub for… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Receives Credentials of 5 Newly Appointed Envoys
Capital FM
President William Ruto has officially received the credentials of five newly appointed ambassadors, marking a step forward in strengthening diplomatic ties between Kenya and their… Read more »
South Africa: Two to Appear in Court On Firearm Charges
SAnews.gov.za
Two suspects are to appear in court soon for the alleged illegal possession of firearms, ammunition and drugs as well as the possession of illegal explosives, Western Cape police… Read more »
Malawi: Govt Crackdown On Illegal Forex Traders Sparks Malawi Kwacha Gains
Nyasa Times
The recent depreciation of the United States Dollar (USD) against the Malawi Kwacha has been attributed to the ongoing crackdown on illegal forex traders by law enforcement… Read more »
