Trump aid cuts weaken global HIV fight, report finds
A global study says 1,700-plus HIV service sites shut after PEPFAR funding cuts in 2025. Prevention programmes and services for vulnerable communities suffered the
Morocco banks on World Cup to fuel tourism surge
Morocco plans to expand its hotel capacity by 60,000 beds by 2030 as it prepares to co-host the FIFA World Cup with Spain and
West Africa banks on Africa Atlantic Gas Pipeline for growth
West African leaders have renewed support for the Africa Atlantic Gas Pipeline, describing it as a strategic project to strengthen regional energy security and
Nigeria’s future hinges on investment in children, says UNICEF Chief
Concluding her visit to Nigeria, UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell said the country’s young population could become a powerful driver of growth if backed
India, Zanzibar deepen AI, education ties after Jaishankar-Mwinyi talks
Talks between Jaishankar and Zanzibar President Hussein Ali Mwinyi focused on strengthening the India-Tanzania strategic partnership through education, technology and development cooperation….reports Asian Lite
South Africa Arrests 69 After Violent Protest Targets Migrant-Owned Businesses
South African police have arrested 69 people after an anti-immigrant protest in Eastern Cape turned violent, leaving at least 23 foreign-owned shops looted….reports Africa
Kenya’s Bold Bid To Become Africa’s Medicine Factory
Kenya has launched a five-year strategy aimed at expanding domestic production of medicines, vaccines, diagnostics and medical devices while strengthening the country’s regulatory systems…reports
Uganda Considers Army Recruitment For Citizens Repatriated From South Africa
Uganda is considering recruiting skilled citizens repatriated from South Africa into the Uganda People’s Defence Forces as part of efforts to support their reintegration…reports
Last Ebola Patient Leaves Hospital as Uganda Eyes Outbreak’s End
Uganda has discharged the last Ebola patient receiving treatment, marking a significant milestone in its response to the latest outbreak…reports Africa Daily News Desk
Elon Musk leads African-born billionaires as fortunes top $952bn
Nine African-born billionaires have secured places on Forbes’ latest ranking of America’s richest immigrant billionaires, with their combined wealth reaching $952.9 billion….reports Africa Daily
