insert_link Africa Teenage girls in Africa face shocking rates of physical and sexual abuse in intimate relationships – new global report By nthony Idowu Ajayi, African Population and Health Research Center Nearly a quarter of adolescent girls between the ages of 15 and 19 who have been in a relationship will have suffered intimate partner violence by the time they turn 20. This is one of the findings of the World Health Organization’s first detailed analysis of intimate partner violence among girls. Nadine Dreyer, from The Conversation […] todayAugust 6, 2024 10
insert_link Africa Africa Fintech Summit Opens Nominations for Excellence in Fintech Awards to Celebrate Exceptional Fintech Companies in Africa The Africa Fintech Summit (AFTS) has announced the opening of nominations for the 2024 Excellence in Fintech Awards. The award ceremony will take place at the 12th edition of the Africa Fintech Summit, happening in Nairobi, Kenya, on September 4-6, 2024. Launched in 2018, AFTS is the continent’s premier fintech event where ideas are explored, collaborations formed and investments mobilized for the growth of Africa’s fintech ecosystem. Each […] todayAugust 6, 2024 5
insert_link Africa Protests in Nigeria Over Cost of Living Ease Amid Deadly Crackdown Protests in Nigeria over the rising cost of living subsided on Monday, with only a few hundred people participating in major cities following a deadly crackdown by security forces, according to Reuters. Since the demonstrations began last week, hundreds of thousands had rallied in Abuja, Lagos, and other major cities against economic hardship and crime. Originally scheduled to continue until August 10, the protests have significantly dwindled since their start […] todayAugust 6, 2024 5
insert_link Africa U.S. Military Withdraws from Niger’s Air Base 201 The United States military has completed its withdrawal from air base 201 in Niger, following an order from Niger's ruling junta after last year's coup reports Reuters. The base, a $100 million drone facility near Agadez, had provided critical intelligence on Islamist militant groups. A joint statement from Niger's defense ministry and the U.S. military confirmed the withdrawal of personnel and equipment, with ongoing coordination to ensure the pullout is […] todayAugust 6, 2024 4
insert_link Africa Zimbabweans protest 50% passport fee increase Over 1,100 people have signed a petition urging the Zimbabwean government to reconsider a nearly 50% increase in passport fees. Bloomberg Africa reports that the Zimbabwean consulate in Johannesburg on 26 July announced that the price of a passport would rise from $170 (about N$ 3 100) to $250 (about N$ 4 540), with the Zimbabwe Community in South Africa arguing that the new cost is unaffordable for many Zimbabweans. todayAugust 5, 2024 5
insert_link Africa Uganda on high alert following fighting in eastern DRC Uganda has stepped up security at its border following renewed fighting in the East of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The ongoing conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has escalated dramatically with the recent takeover of a strategic border town by M23 rebels. Isabel Nakirya reports. Major Bilal Katamba, spokesperson for the Mountain Division of the Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF), informed Xinhua that […] todayAugust 5, 2024 8
insert_link Africa Nigeria’s President calls for an end to nationwide protests Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has revealed that demonstrations last week that led to the deaths of at least 21 people had a political agenda and were meant to undermine his government. Tinubu, in his first public speech since the protests began on 1 August 2024, called for a suspension of demonstrations. Tesem Akende reports. todayAugust 5, 2024 5
insert_link Africa Sudan Denies Famine in North Darfur’s Zamzam Camp Despite Aid Group’s Concerns Sudan denied the existence of famine in North Darfur's Zamzam camp for internally displaced people on Sunday according to Reuters reports. However, an aid group warned of a severe shortage of special food needed to treat malnourished children in the camp. On Thursday, a global food monitor reported that famine, confirmed by meeting criteria for acute malnutrition and mortality, was present in the camp and likely to persist until at […] todayAugust 5, 2024 4
insert_link Africa Tinubu Urges Suspension of Protests Amid Nigeria’s Cost of Living Crisis Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu has called for a suspension of protests against the cost of living crisis, urging for an opportunity for dialogue says Reuters. This comes after Amnesty International reported that at least 13 people were killed in clashes with security forces on Thursday, the first day of protests. Police have denied using excessive force and reported seven deaths by Saturday, including casualties from an explosive device, a car […] todayAugust 5, 2024 6
