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Africa.com and Aspire Institute Announce Knowledge Partnership to Empower Emerging African Leaders

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Africa.com, the leading digital media platform celebrating Africa’s innovation and leadership, has announced a new Knowledge Partnership with Aspire

South Africa: Orange Farm's Crime Fighting Patrollers

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[GroundUp] Community members have lauded efforts by the crime patrollers to make their streets safer, with over 400 people already part of the initiative

Africa: Meet the Activists Working to End Digital Violence Against Women and Girls

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[Spotlight Initiative] November 25 marks the beginning of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence -- a civil society-led initiative calling for action to ensure that every woman and girl can live a life free from violence.

Nigeria: Kwara Governor, Others Receive Freed 38 Worshippers As Victim Recounts Ordeal in Bandits' Den

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[Leadership] The Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, on Sunday evening, received the freed 38 worshipers kidnapped from the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Eruku, in Ekiti local government area of the State last week.

Rwanda: Inside Rwanda's Move to a Biometric Digital ID

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[New Times] The government is preparing to roll out a national digital identification system that will allow residents to use a digital ID starting in June 2026. The initiative follows the enactment of an enabling law in 2023.

Rwanda: Diabetes in My Family - Lessons I Wish Everyone Knew

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[New Times] I grew up with diabetes around me. My grandmother had type 2 diabetes, and my brother had type 1 diabetes. Both conditions involve high blood sugar, but they differ in their causes and treatments. Little did I know this would influence my career in medicine and research on chronic diseases like diabetes, hypertension, and cancer.

Nigeria: Tinubu in Extended Security Meeting With CDS, COAS, DG DSS, IG At State House

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[This Day] President Bola Tinubu on Sunday evening met with top brass of both the military and security agencies at the State House, Abuja.

Africa: Industry At the Heart of Global Solutions - Global Summit Opens in Riyadh

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[UN News] Leaders from across the world are debating how industry can help tackle some of the world's most urgent challenges - from climate change and food insecurity to the need for fairer supply chains - at the Global Industry Summit, which opened on Sunday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Africa: Is the Glass Half Full or Half Empty As the Global Fund Secures U.S.$11.34 Billion in Ongoing Replenishment

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[Nigeria Health Watch] In 2001, when the late Kofi Annan, former Secretary-General of the United Nations was championed the creation of the Global Fund, he is famously quoted as saying "When I first mooted the idea of the Global Fund, people said I was dreaming... I love dreams. It always starts with a dream." I wonder how he would have felt today about the US$11.34 billion dollars pledged for 2026-2028 funding cycle, against a replenishment target of US$18 billion to sustain momentum in the global fight against AIDS,

Nigeria: Kebbi School Attack - DHQ Probes Alleged Troops Withdrawal From Facility

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[Leadership] The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has directed the probe of circumstances surrounding the alleged withdrawal of troops from a girls school in Kebbi State where students were abducted on Monday.

Nigeria: Tinubu Vows to Intensify Fight Against Insecurity

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[Leadership] President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration's commitment to tackling insecurity across Nigeria, stressing that he will not rest until all citizens were protected.

Nigeria: Tinubu Orders Withdrawal of Police From VIP Escorts

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[Leadership] President Bola Tinubu has ordered the withdrawal of police officers currently providing security for Very Important Persons (VIPs) in the country.

Nigeria: Kaduna Government Denies N1bn Payment to Bandits, Threatens Legal Action Against El-Rufai

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[Leadership] The Kaduna State Government has dismissed allegations by former Governor Nasir El-Rufai, who claimed that the administration of incumbent Governor Uba Sani paid ₦1 billion to bandits.

Kenya: SGR Extension From Naivasha to Kampala to Begin in Early 2026

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has announced that the extension of the Standard Gauge Railway from Naivasha to Kampala in Uganda, and onwards to Rwanda and to the border of DR Congo begins early next year.

Nigeria: 'Full Weight of the Law Awaits You', Tinubu Warns Bandits, Terrorists

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[Leadership] President Bola Tinubu has warned that those responsible for attacks, kidnappings, and disruptions to national security will face the full weight of the law, declaring that his administration will not tolerate threats to the peace and safety of Nigerians.

Ghana: Digital Drive - How Ghana Post Is Powering E-Commerce Across Ghana

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[Ghanaian Times] Ghana Post is undergoing one of its most transformative periods in decades, and at the centre of this evolution is Madam Rita Sraha, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer whose bold vision is redefining the nation's postal and logistics landscape.

Kenya: Kenya, Uganda Vow Cross Border Cooperation to Build Value Chains, Expand Regional Manufacturing Capacity

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto and his Ugandan counterpart Yoweri Museveni have committed to fostering cross-border collaboration in strategic sectors such as steel manufacturing, energy and infrastructure.

Namibia: Six Ex-Swapo Members Challenge Party's Kavango West Dominance As Independent Candidates

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[Namibian] Six former Swapo Party members will contest as independent candidates across four constituencies in the Kavango West region during Wednesday's regional council and local authority elections.

Botswana: Boko Applauds New Drone Initiative

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[Botswana Daily News] Chanoga -- President Advocate Duma Boko has hailed the Drones for Health initiative, designed to deliver medical supplies and strengthen public health.

Rwanda: Health Ministry in Ambitious Push to Train More Eye Specialists

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[New Times] The Ministry of Health is working towards expanding training programmes for eye care specialists through, among other efforts, setting up new teaching centres outside Kigali.

Uganda: EU Reinforces Support for Uganda's Creative Sector Through Yo Voice Be Hard At Nyege Nyege Festival

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[Nile Post] The European Union, alongside EUNIC members and stakeholders in Uganda's creative industry, showcased its ongoing support for young artists during the Yo Voice Be Hard (YVBH) event held at the Nyege Nyege Festival in Kangulumira, Kayunga District on November 20.

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