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[Spotlight Initiative] For decades, feminist organizations and women's movements have pointed out that climate change exacerbates violence against women and girls, a human rights violation that already affects at least one in three women and girls globally. It is also well known that violence inhibits climate action, threatening women's and girls' ability to create change and reducing our collective ability to fight the climate crisis. But these relationships have often been difficult to quantify. A new issue brief from
[Vanguard] President Bola Tinubu, on Monday night returned to Abuja after over two weeks working visit to Europe.
[New Zimbabwe] Vocal war veteran Blessed "Bombshell" Geza has called for an extension of the national shutdown until President Emmerson Mnangagwa steps down.
[New Times] The City of Kigali, alongside Bugesera, Nyagatare, and Musanze districts, recorded the highest number of land-related disputes in the country, according to the National Land Authority (NLA).
[ENA] Addis Ababa, -- The African Union Commission (AUC) is set to host a three-day Debt Conference in Togo from May 12-14 to shape sustainable financial futures of the continent.
Africanews
According to a statement released by the Vatican late on Monday, Pope Francis died of a stroke that led to heart failure. The 88-year-old had made his last public appearance on Easter Sunday, a day before his death.
[RFI] Pope Francis visited 10 African countries during his five trips to the continent, promoting inter-religious dialogue and tolerance while denouncing corruption and economic colonialism. Following the pontiff's death on Monday, African leaders have praised his "legacy of compassion" and "commitment to inclusivity" though there was disagreement over his stance on LGBTQ issues.
[This Day] Abuja -- The World Trade Organization (WTO) has slashed its forecast for merchandise trade this year as soaring US tariffs and broader uncertainty hammer international commerce.
[Ayin English] While the conflict in Khartoum has largely subsided with the Sudanese army's re-capture of the capital city in late March, the millions of the city's conflict-displaced residents still cannot return. Most citizens see no signs of an imminent return to their homes; darkness persists, military deployments continue, drinking water is scarce, and hospitals remain closed.
[Ayin English] Days have passed, and Fatima Khater, a survivor of the recent violence at Zamzam displacement camp near El Fasher, is still searching for her children. Many families were separated amidst the chaos that plagued Zamzam Camp after the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) raided the area earlier this month.
AfricaDotcom
A new dam is under construction in the Aitaber administrative area of the Molqui sub-zone. The dam is expected to ensure a reliable water supply for both
The Office of the President has announced that, following the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis, all national flags in the Republic of Seychelles will be
This Is Africa
Aliko Dangote’s successful establishment of a private refinery stands out as a significant milestone the entire African continent should be celebrating. Despite facing significant challenges at home and from the entrenched interests in the international oil market, Dangote has delivered a project of transformative scale.
Design Indaba
Shigeru Ban unveiled the Blue Ocean Dome, a pavilion designed as a call for climate action, ocean conservation and sustainability
Dr. Nelly Ben Hayoun-Stépanian's Piccadilly Un:Plugged
From MIT Linebacker to Helmet Innovator
BBC News Africa
El-Fasher residents Mostafa, Hafiza and Manahel film as their home city comes under fire in Sudan's civil war.
Es Devlin unveils the Library of Light at Milan Design Week 2025.
Rubix Square spans 1,400-square-meters and comprises of five distinct installations
Rhythmic support for patients.
Desperate residents have been fleeing floodwaters by wading or paddling to safety in homemade canoes.
