South Africa: Search Continues for Missing 6-Year-Old Joshlin Smith - South African News Briefs - April 19, 2024
https://allafrica.com/stories/202404190030.html
April 19, 2024, 5:58 AM
[allAfrica]
--------------------
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Grants Amnesty to Ease Prison Congestion
https://allafrica.com/stories/202404190460.html
April 19, 2024, 4:30 PM
[VOA] Harare -- Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa has granted amnesty to 4,000 prisoners as part of efforts to decongest the country's crowded jails.
--------------------
Africa: Number of African-Born Millionaires to Skyrocket Over Next Decade - Report
https://allafrica.com/stories/202404190459.html
April 19, 2024, 4:29 PM
[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 the fintech and the media sector, says analysis from the Africa Wealth Report.
--------------------
Africa: Can Philanthropy Be Catalyst to Achieving Malaria Elimination?
https://allafrica.com/stories/202404190409.html
April 19, 2024, 3:22 PM
[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 and 2015 -- progress has stalled and we have seen the numbers of cases and deaths creeping back up in recent years. Achieving malaria elimination is a moving target, in more ways than one.
--------------------
South Africa: Power Outage Sparks Days of Protest in Joburg
https://allafrica.com/stories/202404190399.html
April 19, 2024, 3:15 PM
[GroundUp] Protests started on Tuesday, culminating with major roads to Orlando East, Pennyville, and Noordgesig being blocked on Thursday
--------------------
Gambia: Bill Threatens Ban On Female Genital Mutilation
https://allafrica.com/stories/202404190390.html
April 19, 2024, 3:10 PM
[HRW] Abuja -- Reject Proposed Law That Would Reverse Critical Gains for Women's, Girls' Rights
--------------------
Southern Africa: El Nino Driving Southern Africa Drought - Study
https://allafrica.com/stories/202404190386.html
April 19, 2024, 3:07 PM
[New Era] Johannesburg -- 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. Zambia, Zimbabwe and Malawi have declared a national disaster over the severe dry spell that started in January and has devastated the agricultural sector, decimating crops and pastures.
--------------------
Sudan: Darfur Displaced Renew Call to the World to Save Them
https://allafrica.com/stories/202404190384.html
April 19, 2024, 3:05 PM
[Dabanga] Nyala / Beleil / Kutum -- 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 number op people dying of hunger and thirst is rapidly growing. The Darfur Bar Association (DBA) conference on humanitarian needs in the region will be held in the Kalma camp in South Darfur.
--------------------
Ethiopia: An Overview of Ethiopia's First Digital Education Strategy
https://allafrica.com/stories/202404150605.html
April 15, 2024, 7:28 PM
[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 Mondays Radio Show.
--------------------
Ghana: 609 Die in Road Crashes 1st Quarter 2024
https://allafrica.com/stories/202404190234.html
April 19, 2024, 10:55 AM
[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.
--------------------
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Online Boom Shadowed By Rise in Hate Speech
https://allafrica.com/stories/202404190233.html
April 19, 2024, 10:55 AM
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- 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.
--------------------
Somalia: EU Warns Against Ransom Payments to Somali Pirates
https://allafrica.com/stories/202404190231.html
April 19, 2024, 10:52 AM
[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- 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 the Gulf of Aden.
--------------------
Nigeria: Nestle Reacts to Allegation of Adding Sugar to Infant Formulas in Nigeria
https://allafrica.com/stories/202404190230.html
April 19, 2024, 10:51 AM
[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.
--------------------
Liberia: Mass Dismissal of Presidential Guards Sparks Concern
https://allafrica.com/stories/202404190202.html
April 19, 2024, 10:35 AM
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- 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 that these personnel are being let go due to their perceived loyalty to former President George Manneh Weah.
--------------------
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Explores U.S. for Crude Shipment, Expecting Third Stock
https://allafrica.com/stories/202404190407.html
April 19, 2024, 3:21 PM
[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.
--------------------
Cameroon: Deputy Secretary Verma's Visit to Cameroon, Ethiopia, and Angola
https://allafrica.com/stories/202404190404.html
April 19, 2024, 3:19 PM
[State Department] Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard R. Verma will travel to Cameroon, Ethiopia, and Angola April 21-25.
--------------------
Sudan: Battles Between the Army and the RSF Continue Unabated in Sudan
https://allafrica.com/stories/202404190385.html
April 19, 2024, 3:06 PM
[Dabanga] Khartoum -- 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 to the death of a person in El Obeid, the capital of North Kordofan, yesterday. The Sudanese Air Force bombed RSF targets in South and North Darfur, El Gezira, and Sennar, killing two people Wad Madani, El Gezira. The RSF occupied Mellit in North Darfur and plundered an army base in El Rahad, North...
--------------------
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
https://allafrica.com/stories/202404180032.html
April 18, 2024, 7:45 AM
[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 and investment opportunities between our continents.
--------------------
Rwanda: Rwanda Wants 80 Percent of NGOs' Budget to 'Directly' Reach Vulnerable People
https://allafrica.com/stories/202404190263.html
April 19, 2024, 12:18 PM
[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 of their budget on operational costs.
--------------------
Nigeria: Burna Boy Lands Spot On 'Time' 2024 Most Influential People
https://allafrica.com/stories/202404190262.html
April 19, 2024, 12:18 PM
[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 world's most influential people 2024.
--------------------
Ghana: Cyber Security Authority Engages Tech Providers to Counter Misinformation Powered By Ai
https://allafrica.com/stories/202404190236.html
April 19, 2024, 10:57 AM
[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.
--------------------
Somalia: Galmudug State Claims Victory in War Against Al-Shabaab
https://allafrica.com/stories/202404190232.html
April 19, 2024, 10:53 AM
[Shabelle] Dhusamareb -- 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.
--------------------
Nigeria: Enugu Govt to Give Mr Ibu, Jnr Pope Befitting Burial
https://allafrica.com/stories/202404190211.html
April 19, 2024, 10:50 AM
[Premium Times] The Enugu State Government says it is working with the families of the late Nollywood actors.
--------------------
Liberia: Motorcyclists Threaten Mass Protest
https://allafrica.com/stories/202404190201.html
April 19, 2024, 10:33 AM
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- 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 Party (UP) led-government of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai to restrict their movement in the capital.
--------------------
Sudan: International Response Inadequate, 25 Million People, Half of Sudan's Population Need Humanitarian Assistance, Say Agencies After One Year of Conflict
https://allafrica.com/stories/202404190176.html
April 19, 2024, 10:07 AM
[CISA] Khartoum -- 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), UN agencies and its partners have stated that Sudan has become one of the world's worst humanitarian tragedies in recent years and one of the largest internal displacement crises globally.
--------------------
Liberia: Govt to Resist Acquitted American Missionary From Leaving Country
https://allafrica.com/stories/202404190170.html
April 19, 2024, 10:04 AM
[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.
--------------------
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
https://allafrica.com/stories/202404180396.html
April 18, 2024, 3:27 PM
[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 editions of the world's largest programming contest ''The World Finals of the International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC) hosted by the Arab Academy for Science, Technology, and Maritime Transport'', with Diamond Sponsorship by leading global digital infrastructure provider Huawei, from April 14th to 19th...
--------------------
Zimbabwe: Armed Robbers Target Catholic School, Torture Priest
https://allafrica.com/stories/202404190153.html
April 19, 2024, 10:01 AM
[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 term each by a Hwange magistrate.
--------------------
Ghana: Ghana Wins Preliminary Ruling in Cassius Mining $300 Million Int'l Arbitration
https://allafrica.com/stories/202404190146.html
April 19, 2024, 9:55 AM
[Ghanaian Times] An International Arbitration Tribunal has ruled on February 28, 2024, that the international arbitration instituted by Cassius Mining Company Limited against Ghana shall be conducted before a High Court in Ghana, and not London, United Kingdom.
--------------------
Liberia: Did Weah Administration Borrow U.S.83 Million or U.S.32.8 Million?
https://allafrica.com/stories/202404190130.html
April 19, 2024, 9:49 AM
[New Dawn] Documents in the possession of the New Dawn newspaper have revealed that the actual amount loaned to the Government of Liberia by the Central Bank for Civil Servants salaries based on former President George Weah's request on December 11, 2023, was US32.8 Million, not US83 million, as speculated by Gbarpolu County Senator Amara Konneh and his likes.
--------------------
Liberia: Senate Probes Public Works
https://allafrica.com/stories/202404190119.html
April 19, 2024, 9:42 AM
[New Dawn] Monrovia -- The Liberian Senate plenary has ordered an investigation into the Ministry of Public for awarding contracts worth over US$21 to several contractors without legislative approval.
--------------------
Zimbabwe: Zitf Preparations Intensify
https://allafrica.com/stories/202404190497.html
April 19, 2024, 5:34 PM
[The Herald] Kenyan President Dr William Ruto will officially open the 64th Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) to be held in Bulawayo next week, Industry and Commerce Minister Mangaliso Ndlovu has confirmed.
--------------------
Zimbabwe: Zimtrade Eyes Angolan Market
https://allafrica.com/stories/202404190495.html
April 19, 2024, 5:34 PM
[The Herald] National trade development and promotion agency, ZimTrade, is organising an outward seller mission to Angola designed to enhance linkages between local exporters and leading buyers in that market.
--------------------