Declaration to Africa CDC Vaccine Sovereignty was Signed Today
A declaration was signed today in Addis Ababa to host an extraordinary summit in Nairobi (Q2 2026) specifically to accelerate local health product manufacturing.
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Young Africans’ Protest Against the “Bloc of Old Leaders” at The 39th African Union Summit
Youth activists outside the AU summit in Addis Ababa are protesting the "gerontocracy" of the union, citing that the world's youngest population is led by its oldest leaders.
MultiChoice Talent Factory Opens 2026 Applications In Uganda
Multichoice Talent Factory East Africa has officially called for applications from aspiring Ugandan filmmakers for its 2026 training cohort. The year-long program is designed to bridge the skills gap in the local creative industry by providing professional cinematography, editing, and directing training.
Kenyan Ahmed Farah Named Executive Director of The East African Business Council (EABC)
The East African Business Council (EABC) has appointed trade policy expert Ahmed Farah as its new Executive Director. Farah, formerly of TradeMark Africa, is tasked with accelerating intra-regional trade reforms as businesses push for faster EAC integration.
Namibia: Opposition Unites Against “Presidential Oil Bill”
A coalition of opposition parties in Namibia has rejected a proposed bill that would move regulatory power over oil and gas from the Ministry of Mines directly to the Presidency. Critics argue this move invites "political interference and corruption" while weakening parliamentary oversight.
China Rejects Allegations by U.S. of Illegal Mining in Nigeria and Paying “protection money” to armed groups
The Chinese Embassy in Abuja has issued a fierce rebuttal to a US bill that accuses Chinese nationals of sponsoring illegal mining and militias in Nigeria. China labeled the claims "baseless" and insisted its companies follow all local regulations and support community development.
South Africa: Ramaphosa Takes on “Presidential Golf Challenge”
Following his State of the Nation Address, President Cyril Ramaphosa is at the Atlantic Beach Golf Estate today for the 2026 Presidential Golf Challenge. The event is raising funds for the Cyril Ramaphosa Foundation to build modern ablution facilities at rural schools under the "SAFE" initiative.
Kenya: President Ruto Announces Reopening of Somalia Border
In a historic announcement from Mandera, President William Ruto confirmed that Kenya will officially reopen its border with Somalia in April 2026. The border has been closed for 15 years due to al-Shabaab security threats, but Ruto stated, "We cannot trade with closed borders," promising heavy security to protect traders.
Nigeria’s Makoko Demolitions Spark Classism Debate
Human rights activists have labeled the ongoing destruction of stilt homes in Lagos as "colonial-era classism," as the state prioritizes luxury redevelopment over the housing of 100,000 residents.
AU Panel Demands Reparations and Heritage Restitution
A high-level panel at the AU Summit, led by Ghana and Angola, is meeting today to push for a "Common African Position" on the return of stolen cultural artifacts from European museums.
