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CAJ Condemns Police Attacks on Journalists in Zimbabwe

The Congress of African Journalists (CAJ) has today condemned the attacks meted by police officers on patrol to journalists Leopold Munhende and Munashe Chokodza while they were coming from work on last Wednesday evening in Harare the capital city. The two journalists were tortured, wounded and admitted.

Journalists Leaders Launch The Congress of African Journalists, CAJ

Leaders of African Journalists organisations have today launched the Congress of African Journalists (CAJ) to face the current challenging effects of COVID-19 and the collateral impacts on press freedom, the safety of journalists, access to information, affecting journalists in the course of their work.

Desert Locust situation update: More swarms form in East Africa

An increasing number of second-generation immature swarms continue to form in northwest Kenya. The bulk of swarm formation is likely to occur during the next two weeks followed by a decline in July.

CPJ: One journalist in hiding, 2 others detained over protest coverage in Djibouti

New York, June 17, 2020 — Authorities in Djibouti should stop harassing journalists working with the La Voix de Djibouti broadcaster, and ensure that the press can cover matters of public interest without intimidation, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today.

AfDB approves $4 million grant to bolster South Sudan's COVID-19 response

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank on Wednesday approved a UA 3 million ($4.16 million) grant to South Sudan to support the emergency response to COVID-19 and strengthen the country's fragile health system.

Ethiopian parliament delays scheduled August Elections indefinitely

Addis Ababa (Horn Observer) Ethiopian parliament on Wednesday extended the term of the houses and councils of the regional states in 114 votes in favor, 4 against and one abstention, a move that delays the scheduled elections for August indefinitely, Ethiopian News Agency reported.

CPJ joins call for Cameroonian government to account for Samuel Wazizi's death in custody

The Committee to Protect Journalists joined nine other human rights and press freedom groups yesterday in a statement calling on the Cameroonian government to allow for an independent probe into the death of journalist Samuel Wazizi.

Ethiopia: The African Development Bank gives $1.2 million for Ethiopia-Sudan railway study

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast, June 9, 2020/ -- The African Development Bank's Board of Directors has approved a $1.2 million grant to Ethiopia's government to finance a feasibility study for construction of a standard-gauge railway (SGR) link between Ethiopia and neighbouring Sudan.

Sudan Joins United Nations' Better Than Cash Alliance to Drive Financial Inclusion and Transparency

KHARTOUM, Sudan, June 10, 2020/ -- As part of its vision to transform its economy, the Republic of Sudan announced today a new commitment to accelerate the transition from cash to digital payments. By joining the United Nations-based Better Than Cash Alliance, the government commits to increasing financial…

RSF: Djibouti arrests two journalists, one of them RSF's correspondent

Reporters Without Borders (RSF) condemns the arrests of two Djiboutian journalists working for La Voix de Djibouti (LVD), their small Horn of African country's only independent media outlet, and calls for their unconditional release. One of them is also RSF's Djibouti correspondent.

African Development Bank unveils strategy roadmap to safeguard food security against impacts of COVID-19

The African Development Bank has unveiled a strategic roadmap of projects and programmes to assist African countries in tackling the nutrition and food security aspects of the COVID-19 crisis through a raft of immediate and longer-term measures.

African Development Bank approves $288.5 million for Nigeria COVID-19 Response Support Program

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank on Friday approved a $288.5 million loan to help Nigeria tackle the COVID-19 pandemic and mitigate its impact on people and businesses.

Ethiopia: Rape, extrajudicial executions, homes set alight in security operations in Amhara and Oromia

Ethiopian security forces committed horrendous human rights violations including burning homes to the ground, extrajudicial executions, rape, arbitrary arrests and detentions, sometimes of entire families, in response to attacks by armed groups and inter-communal violence in Amhara and Oromia, Amnesty…

Africa Unity Day: Silencing the gun, defeating COVID-19 and protecting human rights defenders

The Pan-Africa Human Rights Defenders Network (AfricanDefenders) and its sub-regional networks join the rest of the mother continent and her peoples to celebrate the 57th anniversary of the Africa Day. We take this historic opportunity to remind our leaders that "silencing the gun" and defeating…

Coronavirus - Africa: Statement by Ambassador Jessica Lapenn, Ambassador to the African Union, on the Commemoration of Africa Day 2020

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, May 25, 2020/APO Group/ -- Today, the African continent celebrates Africa Day, and as the U.S. Ambassador to the African Union (AU) and Permanent Representative to the UN Economic Commission for Africa, I am pleased and honored to commemorate this 57th edition.

Madagascar gets Euro 4 million from African Development Fund for Sahofika hydropower project

ABIDJAN (HORN OBSERVER) The African Development Fund has approved a 4.02 million euro loan with a grant component to finance the Government of Madagascar's 30 million euro equity investment in the Sahofika hydropower project, which will generate affordable, clean energy benefitting some 8 million…

CPJ: Ethiopian police ignore court orders to free journalists held since March

Nairobi, May 22, 2020 -- Ethiopian police should immediately and unconditionally free journalists Dessu Dulla and Wako Nole and media worker Ismael Abdulrzaq, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today.

Kenya: €188m African Development Bank loan to boost COVID-19 response

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank today approved an €188 million loan to support the Government of Kenya's efforts to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and mitigate the related economic, health and social impacts.

Without Governments' Flexibility on Oil Personnel Movements, Oil and Gas Production Across Africa Will Be Severely Impacted

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, May 18, 2020/ -- Some charter flights with oil industry personnel and medical equipment's have been allowed to land a few oil-producing countries like Nigeria, Angola, Equatorial Guinea and others lately, allowing a much-needed rotation of oil sector workers. The African…

Nicholas Musonye announces his candidacy for FKF presidency

Former CECAFA General Secretary, Nicholas Musonye, has announced his intention to run for the presidency of Football Kenya Federation, during an interview with Nation TV on Friday.