Liberia: Simple Reality of National Development-Series 204

[Liberian Observer] Liberia stands at a decisive crossroads. Blessed with abundant natural resources, a youthful population, and a strategic location in West Africa, the nation has the ingredients for profound economic transformation. Yet, although the opportunities are immense, persistent governance weaknesses, fragile infrastructure, and outdated fiscal and monetary systems continue to constrain progress. Source

Africa: First Aid in Africa - When Every Second Counts, Red Cross Driven to Save Lives

[IFRC] From Kampala's busy streets to the highlands of Lesotho, Red Cross and Red Crescent volunteers are proving that first aid is more than a skill -- it's a lifeline. Source

South Africa: Magistrate Postpones Durban Police Rape Cover-Up Trial

[GroundUp] The trial of three officers was postponed due to a funeral Source

Somalia: Somaliland's Climate Minister Calls for Continental Energy Integration At Hydrogen Summit

[Horn Diplomat] Windhoek -- The sequel edition of the Global African Hydrogen Summit opened on Tuesday in Namibia's capital, drawing heads of state, ministers, financiers, and industry leaders from across Africa and beyond to accelerate investment in the continent's green energy future. Source

Mauritius: Relief for Chagos Descendants As UK Vote Restores Mauritius Sovereignty

[RFI] The United Kingdom's House of Commons this week adopted a bill on the handing back of the Chagos archipelago to Mauritius. The decision has been welcomed by the descendants of those who were expelled from the Indian Ocean territory more than 50 years ago to make way for a military base. Source

Africa: Sovereign Carbon Initiatives - A Climate Justice Tool Endorsed by the African Union and Immediately Deployable Across Africa

[Fondation - Africa Sovereign Carbon Registry] The Africa Sovereign Carbon Registry Foundation is urging African nations to exercise their right to collect carbon contributions under the ''polluter pays'' principle. The foundation spoke this week at the second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2) in Addis Ababa, where it was officially endorsed by the African Union. Source

South Africa: Lenacapavir - There Are Mounting Concerns Over Transparency in Cost

[Health-e] South Africa may be able to start rolling out lenacapavir (LEN), the twice-yearly HIV prevention jab, in January 2026 - three months earlier than initially planned. Source

Nigeria: Plateau Governor Flags Off 400-Unit Housing Estate for Civil Servants

[Premium Times] The project is part of a broader 2,000-unit workers' housing scheme Source

Nigeria: 'I'll Bury My Enemies' - Chiwetalu Agu Debunks Death Rumour

[Premium Times] A Facebook user claimed that the actor died after battling diabetes and undergoing spinal surgery. Category: Nollywood Source

Nigeria: Four Killed,15 Injured As Gunmen Open Fire At Burial Ceremony in Anambra

[Premium Times] Like other parts of Nigeria, Anambra has witnessed several cult-related incidents. Source

Africa: Statement Attributable to Unicef Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa, Edouard Beigbeder, On the Deadly Risks for Over 450,000 Children in Gaza City As Military Attacks Increase

[Unicef] Amman -- "The escalating military offensive in Gaza City is having devastating consequences for over 450,000 children, already traumatized and exhausted by nearly two years of unrelenting war. They are teetering on the edge of survival as both famine and deadly violence spread. Source

Zimbabwe: Mining Communities Face Grave Human Rights Crisis, Warns Coalition

[263Chat] The Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition (CiZC) has raised alarm over what it described as 'grave human rights violations' in mining communities across the country. Source