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Health hosts national roundtable on Lenacapavir access and sustainability in South Africa, 14 to 15 Oct

The South African National AIDS Council (SANAC), together with the Department of Health, will this week (14-15 October) convene a multi-stakeholder roundtable session to discuss the country`s preparedness to rollout Lenacapavir - a new HIV...

Africa Emerges as Most Fraud-Exposed Region Globally, New Sumsub Study Reveals - DELETED

In collaboration with Statista, Sumsub released its 2nd annual Global Fraud Index, showcasing fraud trends across 100+ countries JOHANNESBURG, GAUTENG, SOUTH AFRICA, October 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Africa remains the world’s most exposed...

EU investment supports inclusive and sustainable growth in South Africa

Dear Fellow South African, Last week, we had the opportunity to attend the Global Gateway Forum in Brussels at the invitation of European Union (EU) Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. The forum showcases the EU’s investment initiatives in...

Gabon’s voters partake in second stage of legislative elections

(MENAFN) Gabonese citizens returned to the polls Sunday for the second round of the country’s legislative elections, marking another step in the nation’s political transition following last year’s military coup that ended the rule of former...

Gabonese Head to Polls for Second Round of Legislative Vote

(MENAFN) Gabonese voters are once again heading to the polls for the decisive second round of legislative elections, following a tense first round held on Sept. 27. This marks the first national vote since the 2023 military coup that removed...

Cameroonians Head to Polls as Presidential Vote Kicks Off

(MENAFN) Cameroonians headed to the polls early Sunday as voting began nationwide in a high-stakes presidential election, with tensions running high in the country’s conflict-hit Anglophone regions. Polling stations opened at 8 a.m. local time...

Cameroon’s election could extend President decades-long hold on power

(MENAFN) Cameroonians are preparing to vote Sunday in a presidential election that could extend President Paul Biya’s decades-long hold on power. The 92-year-old leader, one of the world’s oldest and longest-serving heads of state, is seeking an...

Namibia Faces Surge in Cyber Threats

(MENAFN) Namibia encountered over a million cyber threats alongside a comparable number of system vulnerabilities during the first half of 2025, announced Information and Communication Technology Minister Emma Theofelus in the National Assembly on...

Tanzania turns to agroforestry amid worsening climate change

(MENAFN) In southern Tanzania’s Mbarali region, the effects of climate change are starkly visible. Once-thriving rice fields now lie cracked and barren, forcing families to sell livestock to afford basic food like maize flour. Farmers recall when...

Mali enforces visa bond on US visitors in retaliation move

(MENAFN) Mali has introduced a new visa regulation requiring U.S. citizens to pay a refundable bond of up to $10,000 when applying for business or tourist visas, in a reciprocal move responding to a similar measure recently enforced by Washington....

South Africa expresses concern over developments in Madagascar

The Government of the Republic of South Africa has noted with deep concern the recent political developments in the Republic of Madagascar. We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of life and the destruction of property that has occurred. South...

South Africa condemns attacks by the Rapid Support Forces in El Fasher, North Darfur

The South African Government strongly condemns the attacks perpetrated by the Rapid Support Forces on 9 October 2025 in El Fasher, North Darfur on a hospital and displacement centre killing at least 20 people. These assaults on civilian...

Global Africa Summit DC Kicks Off Tomorrow at Catholic University of America

Uniting Africa and Its Global Diaspora for Shared Prosperity WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, October 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Africa Investment Network (AIN) will host the highly anticipated Global Africa Summit DC from October 14–15,...

Ethiopia Accuses Eritrea of War Preparations

(MENAFN) Ethiopia has leveled serious accusations against Eritrea, claiming it is preparing for armed conflict and collaborating with insurgent factions. This allegation was revealed in a letter referenced by news outlets on Wednesday. The letter,...

UNHCR calls for support to tackle displacement crisis in Africa

(MENAFN) The UN refugee agency (UNHCR) has issued an urgent appeal for stronger international action to address the escalating displacement crisis across Africa’s Sahel region, where nearly 4 million people have been forced from their homes in...

South Africa Mourns Loss of Ambassador Nathi Mthethwa

(MENAFN) South Africa continues to grapple with the devastating news of the death of its ambassador to France, Nathi Mthethwa, according to Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola. The Minister confirmed that the...

South Africa Prepares for G20 Summit

(MENAFN) South Africa is preparing to host what President Cyril Ramaphosa described as a “very successful” G20 Summit. The international gathering is scheduled to be held in Johannesburg, the main city of Gauteng province, this coming November....

14th Africa CemenTrade Summit in Accra to Spotlight Low-Carbon Cement and Sustainable Innovation

ACCRA, GHANA, October 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Scheduled to convene on 29–30 October 2025 in Accra, Ghana, the 14th Africa CemenTrade Summit is supported by CBI Ghana with a site visit to their newly opened LC3 plant on 30 Oct. Also...

Chuks Collins Leads African Fashion Pavilion NYC Activation and African Fashion Council Student Designer Competition

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, October 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Under the creative direction of multidisciplinary artist and designer Chuks Collins, the African Fashion Council (AFC) proudly announces the African Fashion Pavilion NYC...

'R' History: Forgotten Black Heroes and Their Contributions in Learning, Science, Faith, and Health

SHERIDAN, WY, UNITED STATES, October 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Honoring a legacy that spans generations, “R” HISTORY – Forgotten African American Pioneers and Their Legacy! pays tribute to centuries of Black excellence in education,...