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CAJ Condemns Police Shooting of Journalist in Somalia

The Congress of African Journalists (CAJ) has today condemned the shooting of journalists Abdifatah Abduqadir Sharif of Radio Danan in Mogadishu on Thursday 25 June by a police officer, while he was coming from work.

International community shows strong support for Sudan with $1.8 billion pledge

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast, June 26, 2020/ -- Over $1.8 billion dollars in pledges for Sudan poured in during a high-level Sudan Partnership Conference held on Thursday, 25 June 2020, marking an important step in the African nation's re-engagement with the international community.

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.