Africa: Trump's Executive Orders On Gender Draw Mixed Reaction Across Africa

[VOA] Abuja, Nigeria -- Conservatives across Africa applauded U.S. President Donald Trump's executive orders Monday regarding gender and diversity, while gay rights activists and the LGBTQ community on the continent are expressing deep concern. Source

Madagascar: Bringing Light and Life to Rural Health Centers in Madagascar

[World Bank] A rural health center in Mateliona Betafo, Madagascar, has transformed healthcare delivery with solar-powered electricity through the World Bank-supported LEAD Project. For nearly seven years, midwives like Lovatiana Rasoarinjanahary worked under unsafe, dim conditions, relying on candles or dying phone batteries. Since June 2024, the center - one of 500 electrified by LEAD - now provides safe, well-lit care, benefiting vulnerable populations. The project improves lighting, refrigeration, and Source

Somalia: Over 20 Killed in Clash Between Security Forces, Islamic State Fighters in Somalia

[VOA] Washington -- Over 20 people were killed and more than 10 others wounded during two days of fighting between Islamic State fighters and security forces from Somalia's Puntland region, officials said Tuesday. Source

Zambia: Changing Lives and Fighting Cholera One Clean Drop of Water At a Time

[IFRC] The 2023-2024 cholera outbreak was a stark reminder that in Zambia, access to clean water and safe sanitation is not a given. As cholera spread rapidly, it left entire neighbourhoods extremely vulnerable to a deadly water-borne disease. The Zambia Red Cross Society, with IFRC support, is making a transformative impact. Source

South Africa: Judge's Secretary Flirted Back, Argues Lawyer

[GroundUp] The Judicial Conduct Tribunal hearing a complaint of sexual harassment against Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge heard cross examination on Tuesday Source

South Africa: SASSA to Suspend SRD Grants Where Fraud Is Suspected

[GroundUp] But the electronic system which allows beneficiaries to prove their identities has also been suspended Source

Africa: Security Council Debates Growing Terrorism Threat in Africa

[UN News] Africa tragically remains the epicentre of global terrorism, and more action is required to implement international commitments to combat this scourge, the UN Deputy Secretary-General told the Security Council on Tuesday. Source

Eswatini: Nonhlanhla Dlamini - Leading the Fight Against Gender-Based Violence in Eswatini

[Africa Renewal] Nonhlanhla Dlamini believes every person has a right to a life of peace and safety. As the Executive Director of the Swatini Action Group Against Abuse (SWAGAA), she provides support, care and justice for GBV survivors. She explains her aspirations, as well as her historic election as one of the first women Members of Parliament in Eswatini: Source

Africa: UN Regrets U.S. Exit From Global Cooperation On Health, Climate Change Agreement

[UN News] UN agencies responded on Tuesday to President Trump's executive orders ending US membership of the World Health Organization (WHO) and its adherence to the Paris Climate Agreement, highlighting the massive potential negative impact on public health and efforts to curb global warming. Source

Sudan: Sudan's Calamitous War - Finding a Path Toward Peace

[Crisis Group] The disastrous conflict in Sudan is pushing the country deeper into chaos. Work to halt it has never been more urgent. To get talks going, mediators may need to present a notional picture of what the post-war dispensation could look like. Source

South Sudan: South Sudan Hits Record One Million New Arrivals From Sudan Crisis

[UNHCR] Over one million people have arrived in South Sudan, having fled the conflict in Sudan, setting a new record in the ongoing humanitarian and displacement crisis ignited by nearly two years of fighting. Source

Mozambique: Mozambique's Cycles of Violence Won't End Until Frelimo's Grip On Power Is Broken

[The Conversation Africa] Mozambique's political history has been marred by violence, disputed elections and authoritarian control. The pattern continues. As the 2024 elections have shown, Mozambique remains trapped in a cycle of violence and instability. Mass protests due to widespread allegations of electoral fraud and police violence led to the deaths of dozens of people and widescale destruction. Source