[Premium Times] President Tinubu reiterated the importance of cross-border cooperation, harmonization of legal frameworks, and concrete actions to secure the West African region’s future. Source
[Independent (Kampala)] Moscow, Russia — The Vector Center of the Russian Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Wellbeing has a vaccine for the prevention of mpox, previously known as monkeypox, the agency’s press service told reporters. Source
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis — A group of female agricultural workers spoke to President Kais Saïed during his visit on Tuesday to the areas of Labiadh, Ouled Akil, Jelma, a farm in El Charaa, Cebbala delegation, Sidi Bouzid, Bir Amama in Bir Lahfay and the entrance to Kairouan about their daily suffering due to working … Devamını oku
[Daily News] Tells appointees to balance professionalism with practical judgment Source
[allAfrica] Geneva — To mark World Humanitarian Day on 19 August, WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus issues a call to stop the intensifying attacks on healthcare workers, hospitals and other health services, which often offer the only hope for saving the lives of people caught up in the horror of needless conflict. Source
[Capital FM] Juba, South Sudan — Stanbic Bank in South Sudan, NBA Africa and the Luol Deng Foundation hosted the first edition of the Stanbic Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA Finals, which took place at the Nimra Talata Basketball Stadium in Juba, South Sudan. Source
[Namibian] The recently proposed tax relief will push up inflation, says Bank of Namibia governor Johannes !Gawaxab. Source
[Vanguard] Canadian rapper Drake is on the losing side again after placing a bet on Israel Adesanya to defeat Dricus du Plessis. Source
[IFJ] We, the undersigned organisations, express profound concern regarding the proposed Official Information Bill (OIB), passed by the Council of Ministers in March 2024 and forwarded to the House of the People of the Federal Parliament of Somalia. This Bill severely curtails the constitutionally protected right to access information, directly contradicting the African Union Model … Devamını oku
[The Point] Freetown Super Stars FC will today, Wednesday, 7th August 2024 play against Blaness FC in the 2024 Gunjur ‘nawettan’ qualifier match at the Gunjur Upper Basic School Football Field at 5pm. Source