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Africa: ‘Attacks On Aid Workers Must End,’ Security Council Told

Two senior UN officials appealed in the Security Council on Wednesday for an end to attacks against humanitarians and personnel working for the global organization. Joyce Msuya, Assistant Secretary-General with UN aid coordination office OCHA, and Gilles Michaud, head of the UN Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) were speaking during a meeting on the […]

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Africa: TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Afcon – Five Players Who Shone On the First Day

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The TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations got off to an emphatic start. CAFOnline takes a look at five players who stood out after Match Day 1. Alynho Haïdara – 16 years old – Forward – Côte d’Ivoire With his four goals, Alynho Haïdara leads the top scorers list after the first day of

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Africa: All of Africa Today – April 3, 2025

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Trump’s Tariffs Impact 185 Countries, Disrupting Global Trade U.S. President Donald Trump declared a 10% baseline tax on imports from 185 countries and even higher tariff rates on dozens of others. Several African countries face increased tariffs, such as Nigeria (14%), Algeria (30%), Lesotho (50%), Mauritius (40%), Kenya (10%), Namibia (21%), Ethiopia, and Ghana (10%). South Africa

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Africa: Trump Blows Up Global Trade With Sweeping Tariffs Impacting 185 Countries

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President Donald Trump yesterday declared a 10 per cent baseline tax on imports from 185 countries and even higher tariff rates on dozens others, including Nigeria, on which he slammed a 14 per cent tariff regime. In addition, Trump held up a chart while speaking at the White House, showing the United States would charge

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Africa: Accountability for Missing Persons Is ‘Crucial’ – UN Human Rights Chief

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2024 saw the highest increase in missing persons in at least two decades, with 56,559 new cases recorded, according to the International Committee of the Red Cross. That’s one of the alarming updates shared by Volker Türk during a General Assembly briefing on Wednesday, the first informal meeting dedicated to the issue of the thousands

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Africa: World Is ‘Failing’ People With Disabilities – UN Deputy Chief

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The “world is failing” people living with disabilities, UN deputy chief Amina Mohammed has told a major summit which aims to galvanize global efforts to ensure they are fully integrated into all parts of society. Although persons with disabilities represent a sizeable 16 per cent of the world’s population, they still experience a range of

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Africa: All of Africa Today – April 2, 2025

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Niger Frees Dozens Detained After Coup Including Former Top Officials The military government in Niger, led by General Abdourahamane Tiani has announced the release dozens of prisoners, amongst them former officials of the civilian government deposed by the military in 2023, as well as journalists. A spokesperson for the junta said the move is in keeping

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Africa: Flying Against Hunger – WFP’s UNHAS Delivers in Emergencies

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The United Nations Humanitarian Air Service is saving lives in places like Madagascar, Haiti and the Central African Republic – even as a funding shortfall bites Madagascar’s pioneering food drops Atop a hill in the southeastern Malagasy village of Lanakasy, Honera Tsara yells for her 10 children to rush outside. A deep, whirring sound fills

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Africa: Mceva Temofe – Transforming Africa’s Economy Through Innovation, Empowerment

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Imagine an Africa where economic growth and development are driven by Africans themselves, where innovation and empowerment are the catalysts for transformation. This is the vision of McEva Temofe, a Nigerian entrepreneur and business leader who is championing a new era of economic transformation on the continent. As the founder and convener of the African

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Five Years of Impact: Youth and Partners Commemorate MOYESH Programme’s Transformative Journey with icipe and the Mastercard Foundation

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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — Over 300 young people, government representatives, entrepreneurs, key partners and stakeholders in the apiculture and sericulture value chains gathered in Addis Ababa on March 24 for a youth learning summit and to recognise the transformative impact of the More Young Entrepreneurs in Honey and Silk (MOYESH) programme, a partnership between the

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Africa: ‘Attacks On Aid Workers Must End,’ Security Council Told

Africa: TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Afcon – Five Players Who Shone On the First Day

Africa: All of Africa Today – April 3, 2025

Africa: Trump Blows Up Global Trade With Sweeping Tariffs Impacting 185 Countries

Africa: Accountability for Missing Persons Is ‘Crucial’ – UN Human Rights Chief

Africa: World Is ‘Failing’ People With Disabilities – UN Deputy Chief

Africa: All of Africa Today – April 2, 2025

Africa: Flying Against Hunger – WFP’s UNHAS Delivers in Emergencies

Africa: Mceva Temofe – Transforming Africa’s Economy Through Innovation, Empowerment

Five Years of Impact: Youth and Partners Commemorate MOYESH Programme’s Transformative Journey with icipe and the Mastercard Foundation

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