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WORLDAug 27Northern Nigeria’s female basketball players chase bigger dreamsA grassroots basketball initiative is giving girls in northern Nigeria a chance to train, compete and dream bigger.Al Jazeera [en]
HEALTHAug 27In DR Congo, healthcare workers on the front lines of Ebola face anger and exhaustion as they remain unpaidLe Monde [en]
DISASTERBREAKINGAug 26Wildfires kill 12 in Algeria as severe heatwave sweeps North AfricaFrance 24 [en]
HEALTHAug 26World Health Organization says Ebola outbreak in Uganda is overInternational body declares Uganda Ebola-free after 42 days without new transmission, though cases rise in DR Congo.Al Jazeera [en]
BUSINESSAug 26Africa must turn its wealth into bargaining power to rewrite global debt rules — ExpertsThe call comes months after African Union leaders adopted the Common African Position on Debt, which seeks to strengthen Africa’s collective hand in debt negotiations and push for changes to the global financial system. The post Africa must turn its wealth into bargaining power to rewrite global debt rules — Experts appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSAug 26Nigeria , Thailand to expand bilateral ties in technology , agriculture , renewable energyNigeria and Thailand plan to strengthen their bilateral relationships across various sectors including technology, agriculture, and renewable energy. This expansion aims to foster mutual growth and cooperation between the two nations.premiumtimesng.com · Nigeria
POLITICSAug 26Karen Nyamu Refuses to Give Kenyan Man Her Number Over His Stance on Ruto Re - Election – Ghanamma . comThis article reports that Karen Nyamu declined to give a Kenyan man her number due to his opinion on Ruto's re-election. It details a public figure's interaction influenced by political views.ghanamma.com · Ghana
WORLDAug 26What Kenya must learn from Singapore affordable housing modelKenya is advised to consider lessons from Singapore's successful affordable housing model. This suggests a potential policy transfer to address housing challenges.standardmedia.co.ke · Kenya
POLITICSAug 26VIDEO: Nigeria Governors’ Forum Holds Meeting In AbujaAmong those present are Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma, Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum, Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri, Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa and Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule. The post VIDEO: Nigeria Governors’ Forum Holds Meeting In Abuja appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
WORLDAug 26Nigerian gunmen raise over $5 million from mass kidnappings, study findsJapan Today
BUSINESSAug 26Tinubu Urges NLNG To Convert Gas Flaring Into Economic Benefit For NigeriaThe company said it had generated more than $150 billion since its inception, with its shareholders, including the Nigerian government, receiving about $47 billion in dividends. The post Tinubu Urges NLNG To Convert Gas Flaring Into Economic Benefit For Nigeria appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
WORLDAug 26South-Africa kingpin and the corruption commissionIn tonight's programme, a three-day testimony of an alleged underworld kingpin exposed how deep the link between alleged criminals and high profile police officers is in South Africa. Also, in Tunisia grieving families lay their lost youth, all victims of a boat that went down in the Mediterranean Sea over the weekend. And finally in an era of mass production and electric machines, a young Kenyan fashion designer is taking a slower approach.France 24 [en]
POLITICSAug 26FG Launches $1bn Social Protection Programme For Vulnerable NigeriansFirst Lady Oluremi Tinubu said the programme was designed to provide immediate stabilisation assistance while placing beneficiaries on a pathway to recovery, empowerment and self-reliance. The post FG Launches $1bn Social Protection Programme For Vulnerable Nigerians appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
CONFLICTBREAKINGAug 26Nigeria launches hunt for hundreds of kidnapped mosque worshippersAl Jazeera [en]
HEALTHAug 26Senegalese company produces first Africa - made treatment for sickle cell diseaseA Senegalese company has successfully produced the first Africa-made treatment for sickle cell disease. This represents a significant medical and pharmaceutical development for the continent.africanews.com · Nigeria
POLITICSAug 26Nigeria, Thailand to expand bilateral ties in technology, agriculture, renewable energyVP Shettima demands review of bilateral relationship at strategic level. The post Nigeria, Thailand to expand bilateral ties in technology, agriculture, renewable energy appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WORLDAug 26The Three Musketeers and the Lone Ranger: Two great African familiesSuave, exact, and unbothered. Where Ronald sees the piece, Gilbert sees the puzzle, and, more importantly, sees how the pieces lock The post The Three Musketeers and the Lone Ranger: Two great African families appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHAug 26Senegalese company produces first Africa-made treatment for sickle cell diseaseAfrica accounts for nearly 80 per cent of cases of the inherited red blood cell disorder but has relied on expensive imported medication.Africanews [en]
WORLDAug 26Mali Singer Salif Keita Sancels S.Africa Shows Over ‘Xenophobic Violence’South Africa was rocked by a series of marches against illegal immigration earlier this year. The post Mali Singer Salif Keita Sancels S.Africa Shows Over ‘Xenophobic Violence’ appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
POLITICSAug 26What an Extradition Trial Reveals About Moscow’s Influence in AfricaNew details have emerged about a network of pro-Russian actors in the Sahel and beyond.Foreign Policy
SCI & TECHAug 26Africa’s next technological leapfrog could lie in electric vehicles and solarThe countries that actively encourage the adoption of EVs will be first to reap the technology’s benefits for society and the economy. The post Africa’s next technological leapfrog could lie in electric vehicles and solar appeared first on Atlantic Council.Atlantic Council
WORLDAug 26Parrot eggs hatch after suspected Thai smuggler arrested at South African airportA 50-year-old Thai suspect was arrested with the eggs in a "homemade incubator" carried as hand luggage.BBC World
BUSINESSAug 26Ghana Must Turn Strong Recovery into Quality Jobs and Lasting Growth – Ghanamma . comAn article suggests that Ghana needs to translate its strong economic recovery into creating quality jobs and achieving sustained growth. This provides commentary on the nation's economic strategy and outlook.ghanamma.com · Ghana
POLITICSAug 26We’ve Disbursed N600bn In Cash Transfers To Support Vulnerable Nigerians — Humanitarian MinisterBernard Doro's comments came after the Federal Government launched its $1 billion Renewed Hope Social Protection Programme to promote sustainable economic empowerment for vulnerable Nigerians. The post We’ve Disbursed ₦600bn In Cash Transfers To Support Vulnerable Nigerians — Humanitarian Minister appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV