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  • Published on Jun 13, 2025

    AU Expresses Grave Concern over Reports of an Israeli Airstrike on Iran, Escalation of Hostilities in Middle East

    Addis Ababa, June 13, 2025 (POA)—The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf expresses grave concern over reports of an Israeli airstrike on Iran and the ensuing escalation of hostilities in the Middle East. In its statement, the …

    Source: Ethiopian News Agency - Gov't Propaganda
  • Published on Jun 13, 2025

    South Africa, China strengthen ties in the fight against rural poverty

    In a pivotal step toward advancing South Africa's anti-poverty efforts, Minister of Social Development Ms. Nokuzola Sisisi Tolashe, along with Deputy Minister Mr. Ganief Hendricks, hosted a high-level technical engagement on 11 June 2025 with a …

    Source: People's Daily Online - Gov't Propaganda
  • Published on Jun 13, 2025

    PEPFAR withdrawal has spurred on govt to become more self-reliant - Mashatile

    CAPE TOWN - Deputy President Paul Mashatile said the withdrawal of funding from the United States (US) to fund the country’s HIV/Aids programmes has spurred on government to become more self-reliant. He said African governments need to use their own …

    Source: Eye Witness News - Neutral
  • Published on Jun 13, 2025

    Namibia to benefit from China’s possible zero-tariff pledge

    Staff Reporter NAMIBIA, along with other African countries that maintain diplomatic ties with China, is expected to soon benefit from zero-tariff treatment from the People’s Republic of China. This development was highlighted in the China-Africa Changsha …

    Source: Informante - Pending
  • Published on Jun 13, 2025

    UN: South Sudan’s peace risks collapse without stronger regional action

    The UN Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan has sounded the alarm that the 2018 Revitalized (Peace) Agreement is at serious risk of collapse and called for urgent, coordinated regional intervention to salvage the faltering peace process. According to …

    Source: Radio Tamazuj - Neutral
  • Published on Jun 13, 2025

    5 envoys present letters of credence to Pres

     Five diplomats have present­ed their letters of credence to President John Dramani Mahama on their appoint­ments as envoys to Ghana. The five diplomats are from the continents of Africa, Asia, Eu­rope, and the Caribbean. They are Ambassadors Bul Quoc Hung …

    Source: Ghanaian Times - Indeterminate
  • Published on Jun 13, 2025

    TZ’s cultural, sports budget sees historic boost in 2025/26

    DODOMA: THE Government has announced a significant increase in the budget allocation for the Ministry of Information, Culture, Arts and Sports for the fiscal year 2025/2026, signalling a strong commitment to youth development and creative industries. …

    Source: Daily News Tanzania - Pro-Government
  • Published on Jun 13, 2025

    UN Ocean Conference

    Seychelles reaffirms blue economy leadership at AU side event   At the African Union’s high-level side eventat the 2025 UN Ocean Conference (UNOC3) yesterday, Seychelles once again affirmed its role as a continental leader and global pioneer in sustainable …

    Source: Seychelles Nation - Neutral
  • Published on Jun 13, 2025

    Somalia Deepens Ties with Russia as It Distances Itself from Western Partners

    MOGADISHU – Somalia has signaled a major shift in its foreign policy by strengthening diplomatic ties with Russia while distancing itself from its traditional international allies. In a notable move, the Speaker of Somalia’s Upper House, Abdi Hashi …

    Source: Shabelle Media Network - Indeterminate
  • Published on Jun 13, 2025

    Business Africa Elects NECA DG To Executive Council

    BUSINESSAfrica, a continental voice of employers and private sector organizations across Africa, with headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya, has elected Adewale-Smatt Oyerinde, the director-general/chief executive of Nigeria Employers’ Consultative …

    Source: Leadership - Neutral
  • Published on Jun 13, 2025

    Leaders on Canada’s expanded G7 guest list to tackle climate, economy and security

    OTTAWA – Canada is bringing the world to Alberta for the G7 leaders summit in Kananaskis. As summit host, Prime Minister Mark Carney can invite any leaders he chooses — even those from countries outside the G7 club — as he attempts to shape Canada’s …

    Source: Brandon Sun - Neutral
  • Published on Jun 13, 2025

    Egypt FM, EU representative discuss restoring stability in Horn of Africa, Red Sea

    Friday June 13, 2025 Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdelatty and European Union Special Representative for the Horn of Africa Annette Weber discussed pressing regional developments on Thursday, including the ongoing crisis in war-ravaged Sudan, …

    Source: Hiiraan Online - Neutral
  • Published on Jun 13, 2025

    BUSINESSAfrica elects NECA into executive council

    BUSINESSAfrica has  elected the Director-General/Chief Executive of Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA), Adewale-Smatt Oyerinde into its Executive Council. The election took place during its General Assembly, held on June 10, 2025 at the …

    Source: The Sun Nigeria - Indeterminate
  • Published on Jun 13, 2025

    Much ado about continental single air transport market

    For the second most populated continent in the world, it is disturbing that Africa contributes the least to the global air transport market and its trillion-dollar economy. While African countries are never short of talking about opening up the space for …

    Source: The Guardian (Nigeria) - Neutral
  • Published on Jun 13, 2025

    2025: The year of justice for all Africans

    Attendees: The ambassadors of Angola, Dominican Republic, Egypt, The Gambia and the EU, as well as Cameroon’s high commissioner, the dean of the Diplomatic Corps, the dean of African heads of mission and South Africa’s acting chief director of the …

    Source: Mail & Guardian - Left-wing
  • Published on Jun 13, 2025

    Western Cape Rail Pilot aims to triple exports by 2035

    By Larry Claasen IN a move to shift traffic from road to rail, the Western Cape Mobility Department says it will pilot a 211km rail freight redevelopment corridor project between Bellville and Bredasdorp. The department says the pilot’s goal is part of its …

    Source: Cape Business News - Neutral
  • Published on Jun 13, 2025

    Fitch’s ratings downgrade hinged on erroneous views, says Afreximbank

    Afreximbank has faulted the global ratings organisation, Fitch, after it downgraded its multilateral credit rating, citing concerns about the agency’s views on its operations. Fitch announced on June 4 that it was downgrading Afreximbank to BBB+, the …

    Source: The Guardian (Nigeria) - Neutral
  • Published on Jun 13, 2025

    Liberia: Law Reform Commission Proposes Amendment to LACC Act, Seeks to Give President Power to Remove Commissioner ...

    According to the LRC, the proposed changes aim to bring the Act in line with the Constitution of Liberia, which it argues places executive appointees solely under the President’s authority and allows for their removal at the President’s discretion. …

    Source: Front Page Africa - Neutral
  • Published on Jun 13, 2025

    Africa’s Critical Minerals Future Still Runs Through China

    At a recent OECD High-Level Dialogue on Africa in Paris, political leaders from across the continent laid out a bold aspiration: to stop being mere suppliers of raw materials and begin adding value to their critical mineral wealth. Ghana’s Lands Minister …

    Source: StratNews Global - Indeterminate

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  • Published on June 12, 2025 - 15:20 GMT

    Two African nations secure UN Security Council places

    (MENAFN) The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) and Liberia have been elected as non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) following a vote at the UN General Assembly in New York. In a single round of voting on Tuesday, …

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  • Published on June 12, 2025 - 15:00 GMT

    Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa: African Green Hydrogen Summit

    Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa - Minister Of Energy and Electricity | Republic Of South Africa - Opening Address to the African Green Hydrogen Summit (AGHS)- 12 June 2025 | Cape Town, RSA. Honourable President, Minister and Deputy Ministers in attendance,  The …

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