Africa: Sustaining Africa's Future Through Conservation

[allAfrica] In Africa, majority of the population relies on natural resources for their livelihoods. This makes it crucial to reflect on the intricate relationship between the health of our natural ecosystems and the well-being of communities that depend on them, as we mark World Nature Conservation Day 2024. Source

Sudan: Eastern Sudan's Kassala Streets, Shelter Areas Flooded

[Dabanga] Kassala -- Several parts of Sudan witnessed torrential rains the past couple of days. Shelters in Kassala in eastern Sudan were flooded. The Kassala Youth Emergency Room today called for urgent support to help the displaced in the city. Source

Kenya: Kenya's Youthful Protesters Unimpressed By Cabinet Changes

[DW] After dismissing nearly his entire cabinet in response to ongoing protests, Kenyan President WIlliam Ruto hopes to rebuild confidence in his leadership. He is even extending an olive branch to the opposition. Source

Seychelles: Seagrass of Seychelles' EEZ Captures Nearly Same Amount of Co2 As Local Energy Emissions

[Seychelles News Agency] Results from an extensive seagrass distribution assessment undertaken within Seychelles' Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) by researchers indicate that these seagrass ecosystems are storing carbon dioxide (CO2) at a rate of 510,000 tonnes of CO2 equivalent per year. Source

Liberia: Independence Day Orator's Critique Prompts Walkout By US Envoy

[Liberian Observer] The Orator of Liberia's 177th Independence Day, Dr. Robtel Neajai Pailey, in a thought-provoking speech, shed light on the historical ties between Liberia and the United States, questioning the nearly two centuries of imbalance or unequal benefits of this longstanding relationship. Source

Congo-Kinshasa: US Sanctions DRC Rebel Groups for Violence, Human Rights Abuses

[VOA] Nairobi, Kenya -- The U.S. government has sanctioned three rebel leaders accused of fomenting political instability, conflicts and civilian displacement in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Source

Africa: Advocates Hail Sub-Saharan Africa's Lead in Global HIV Response

[VOA] Washington -- Thousands of policymakers, health care professionals and advocates gathered this week in Munich, Germany, to take stock of the global fight against HIV as they try to meet the 2030 deadline set by world leaders for eliminating AIDS as a public health threat. Source

Africa: Team Kenya Showcases Its Glamour to the World As Rainy Colourful Opening Ceremony Lights Up Paris Olympics

[Capital FM] Paris, France -- Team Kenya athletes led by flag-bearers Ferdinand Omanyala and Triza Atuka were bouncing off the walls in the French Capital in what will perhaps go down in the folklore as the most picturesque Olympic Games' Opening Ceremony ever. Source

Uganda: Police Issue Advisory in Moroto As Girl Dies in Floods

[Nile Post] The police in Moroto have issued a travel advisory following the tragic death of another child in the town's persistent flash floods. Source

Niger: One Year After Niger Coup, What Has Changed

[Premium Times] Deposed President Mohamed Bazoum of Niger is still being detained by the putschists. Source

Zimbabwe: MPs Demand Ministerial Statement Over 'Unfair' Distribution of Food Aid - Deserving Households Starving

[New Zimbabwe] MEMBERS of Parliament (MPs) have demanded a fair distribution of food aid in their respective constituencies as some deserving households are reportedly being sidelined. Source

Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa Calls for Unity Within Zanu-PF to Usher Economic Growth

[New Zimbabwe] PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has urged ruling party Zanu PF members to maintain unity, drive economic growth, and adhere to the party's Constitution. Source