Deadly Heat to Hit Poorest Nations Hardest, Warns Report
A new Climate Impact Lab report warns climate change could cause 430,000 additional deaths a year by 2050, with the worst impact on poorer
Nigeria Army Seeks Corporate Support After Tinubu Approves Expansion
Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has called for greater private sector investment in military infrastructure and personnel welfare…reports Asian Lite
AFCON to Expand to 28 Teams from 2027
The Africa Cup of Nations will expand to 28 teams from the 2027 edition as CAF unveiled a revamped tournament format aimed at broadening
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
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
China’s growing grip on African ports raises strategic concerns
A US-based report says China’s extensive investments in African ports are creating long-term financial and operational dependencies across the continent…reports Asian lite News Desk
