April 19
South Africa: Search Continues for Missing 6-Year-Old Joshlin Smith - South African News Briefs - April 19, 2024
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Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Grants Amnesty to Ease Prison Congestion
VOA
Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa has granted amnesty to 4,000 prisoners as part of efforts to decongest the country's crowded jails. Read more »
Africa: Number of African-Born Millionaires to Skyrocket Over Next Decade - Report
RFI
Africa's millionaire population is expected to rise by 65 percent within the next 10 years, a report published this week has found. The new recruits to the rich club will come from… Read more »
Africa: Can Philanthropy Be Catalyst to Achieving Malaria Elimination?
Malaria Consortium
A child dies almost every minute from malaria. While huge gains have been made in recent history in reducing the burden of malaria -- with deaths falling by 50 percent between 2000… Read more »
South Africa: Power Outage Sparks Days of Protest in Joburg
GroundUp
Protests started on Tuesday, culminating with major roads to Orlando East, Pennyville, and Noordgesig being blocked on Thursday Read more »
Gambia: Bill Threatens Ban On Female Genital Mutilation [press release]
HRW
Reject Proposed Law That Would Reverse Critical Gains for Women's, Girls' Rights Read more »
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Ethiopia: An Overview of Ethiopia's First Digital Education Strategy
Mastercard Foundation
Every month, stakeholders such as policymakers, EdTech entrepreneurs, teachers, and parents come together to discuss the intersection of education and technology at the EdTech… Read more »
Southern Africa: El Nino Driving Southern Africa Drought - Study
New Era
A drought that pushed millions of people into hunger across southern Africa has been driven mostly by the El Nino weather pattern -- not climate change, scientists said yesterday.… Read more »
Sudan: Darfur Displaced Renew Call to the World to Save Them
Dabanga
The displaced in Darfur camps again appealed to the international community to help them by sending urgent humanitarian aid, as security and health conditions are worsening and the… Read more »
Ghana: 609 Die in Road Crashes 1st Quarter 2024
Ghanaian Times
At least 609 people died nationwide in road crashes during the first quarter of this year, as against 553 deaths recorded last year, within the same period. Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Online Boom Shadowed By Rise in Hate Speech
Addis Standard
In the midst of rapid internet usage expansion and a surge in social media adoption, Ethiopia is witnessing a significant rise in its online community. Read more »
Somalia: EU Warns Against Ransom Payments to Somali Pirates
Shabelle
The European Union (EU) has issued a stern warning against paying ransom to Somali pirates, citing concerns that such payments could fuel further hijackings in the Indian Ocean and… Read more »
Nigeria: Nestle Reacts to Allegation of Adding Sugar to Infant Formulas in Nigeria
Premium Times
The reaction is contained in a statement issued on Thursday and shared with PREMIUM TIMES by the company's Head of Corporate Communications, Victoria Uwadoka. Read more »
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Africa: The World's Oldest and Most Prestigious Programming Contest "International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC) World Finals 2023 Hosted by AASTMT" is Happening in Luxor with Huawei as the Diamond Sponsor
InfoWire
Under the patronage of His Excellency President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, Egypt is witnessing a distinctive event as the city of Luxor will host the forty-sixth and forty-seventh… Read more »
Liberia: Mass Dismissal of Presidential Guards Sparks Concern
FrontPageAfrica
Approximately 200 officers of the Executive Protection Service (EPS) are reported to be facing termination under the directive of the new Director, Sam Gaye. Allegations suggest… Read more »
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Explores U.S. for Crude Shipment, Expecting Third Stock
Daily Trust
The 650,000 barrels per day Dangote Petroleum Refinery has been able to ramp up production leveraging on cheaper crude imports from the United States, a report has said. Read more »
Cameroon: Deputy Secretary Verma's Visit to Cameroon, Ethiopia, and Angola [document]
State Department
Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard R. Verma will travel to Cameroon, Ethiopia, and Angola April 21-25. Read more »
Sudan: Battles Between the Army and the RSF Continue Unabated in Sudan
Dabanga
Clashes between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and its paramilitary counterpart, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), continue in various parts of the country. Artillery shelling led… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Wants 80 Percent of NGOs' Budget to 'Directly' Reach Vulnerable People
New Times
A new draft law presented in parliament on April 18 by Judith Uwizeye, the Minister in the Office of the President, has requested NGOs in Rwanda not to spend more than 20 per cent… Read more »
Nigeria: Burna Boy Lands Spot On 'Time' 2024 Most Influential People
New Times
Nigeria's Afrofusion sensation and Grammy-winning Damini Ogulu, commonly known as Burna Boy, among many more Africans celebrities have secured spots on Time magazine's list of the… Read more »
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Africa: Corporate Council on Africa is Thrilled to Announce the Confirmed Participation of Several Government Officials who will be Joining Us at the 2024 U.S.-Africa Business Summit in Dallas, Texas on May 6-9, 2024
CCA
Their presence underscores the importance of fostering strong partnerships between the United States and Africa and highlights the commitment of both governments to enhancing trade… Read more »
Ghana: Cyber Security Authority Engages Tech Providers to Counter Misinformation Powered By Ai
Ghanaian Times
The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has cautioned the public to be wary of electoral misinformation and disinformation targeted at flawing this year's general election. Read more »
Somalia: Galmudug State Claims Victory in War Against Al-Shabaab
Shabelle
In a recent announcement, Galmudug's Minister of Information, Abshir Abdi Shikow, revealed that the Al-Shabaab group is now severely depleted within the state's territories. Read more »
Nigeria: Enugu Govt to Give Mr Ibu, Jnr Pope Befitting Burial
Premium Times
The Enugu State Government says it is working with the families of the late Nollywood actors. Read more »
Liberia: Motorcyclists Threaten Mass Protest
FrontPageAfrica
Aggrieved commercial motorcyclists in Monrovia and other parts adjacent are threatening to consistently stage violent protests beginning today April 19, over attempt by the Unity… Read more »
Sudan: International Response Inadequate, 25 Million People, Half of Sudan's Population Need Humanitarian Assistance, Say Agencies After One Year of Conflict
CISA
To mark one year since the brutal fighting in Sudan erupted in April 2023 between the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS),… Read more »
Liberia: Govt to Resist Acquitted American Missionary From Leaving Country
Liberian Observer
Lucas Richards, the American Missionary acquitted by Criminal Court 'B' of attempted murder charges, may likely not be allowed to leave the country anytime soon. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Armed Robbers Target Catholic School, Torture Priest
New Zimbabwe
Three armed robbers who targeted a Catholic Mission where they terrorised a priest before getting away with loot worth thousands of dollars have been slapped with a 21-year jail… Read more »