Ghana: Ghana's Affirmative Action Act is a Crucial Step Towards Gender Equity - But Now the Real Work Begins

[allAfrica] July 31 marks the official launch of Ghana's Affirmative Action Act. One year ago - on July 30, 2024 - Ghana's Parliament made history by passing this groundbreaking piece of legislation, taking a critical step toward building a more just, equitable and inclusive society. Source

Sudan: African Union Rejects Sudan Rebel Group's Parallel Government

[RFI] The African Union has rejected a move by Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to form a rival government, calling it a threat to peace and national unity. Source

Tanzania: Govt Bans Foreigners From 15 Business Activities

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE government has banned non-citizens from engaging in 15 types of business activities, following rising concerns over the growing presence of foreign traders in local markets. Source

Nigeria: Malnutrition - MSF Urges Action As Child Death Rises in Northern Nigeria

[Leadership] Humanitarian organisation, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), has warned of rising child deaths as malnutrition crisis worsen in Northern Nigeria. Source

Africa: Toolbox to Help Accelerate Food Systems Transformation

[allAfrica] Agrifood System transformation is at the heart of the new Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP), which aims to build resilient and sustainable agrifood systems. This is because the what, when, how, and who of the decisions made about food production, processing, storage, transport, marketing, preparation and consumption drive so much that profoundly affect the human condition: food and nutrition security, decent jobs, resilience, climate mitigation and adaptation, and Source

Nigeria: Doctors, Nurses Threaten Nation-Wide Strike Over Poor Welfare

[Vanguard] ...Nurses begin 7-day warning strike Source

Cameroon: Main Opposition Candidate Barred From Elections

[HRW] Nairobi -- Exclusion of Maurice Kamto Harms Election Credibility Source

Nigeria: Floods Kill At Least 23 People in Northeastern Nigeria

[DW] The flooding began in the Yola area of Adamawa state, displacing 5,560 people so far, according to authorities. At least 11 others remain missing. Source

Angola: Mass Arrests as Luanda Fuel Protests Turn Deadly

[DW] Looting and vandalism have occurred in Angola as demonstrators are angered by the government's decision to increase fuel prices. Angola is one of the top African oil producers but faces severe economic challenges. Source

Cote d'Ivoire: Ivory Coast President Ouattara Seeks Fourth Term

[DW] A former banker, President Alassane Ouattara did well for the country's economy, but critics accuse him of tightening his grip on power and strongly oppose his reelection bid. He has led the Ivory Coast since 2011. Source

Nigeria: We've Not Given Up On Chibok Girls, Leah Sharibu - Govt

[Daily Trust] The federal government says it is still working on how to rescue the remaining Chibok schoolgirls who were abducted 11 years ago. Source

Kenya: Ruto Cabinet Clears Wide Health Reforms to Curb Fraud, Protect Patients

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto's Cabinet has approved the Quality Healthcare and Patient Safety Bill, 2025, a legislative proposal seeking to overhaul Kenya's healthcare system by eliminating fraud, malpractice, and regulatory loopholes that have eroded public trust for years. Source