Africa: CMOC Delivers Record-Breaking 2024 Results, Enters World's Top 10 Copper Producers

[35Nord] CMOC Group Limited (CMOC) has announced on March 21st fullâ€'year 2024 results, marking a new chapter of industry leadership with record highs in revenue, profitability, production and sustainability performance. Source

Rwanda: New High Court Chamber President Tasked With Restoring Judiciary's Good Image

[New Times] After the recent dismissal of Rusizi High Court Chamber's president Djuma Habimana due to service-delivery failures, a new president was on Tuesday, April 1, sworn-in with a directive "to restore the image of the judiciary" in the area. Source

Somalia: Plane Crash At Mogadishu's Aden Adde Airport, UN Staff Among Survivors

[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- A plane crash occurred today at Mogadishu's Aden Adde International Airport after the aircraft experienced a technical failure, the head of the Somali Civil Aviation Authority, Ahmed Moalim Hassan, confirmed. Source

Somalia: UN Confirms Aircraft Makes Emergency Landing in Mogadishu

[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- A United Nations aircraft in Somalia today executed a successful emergency landing in Mogadishu after detecting a landing gear malfunction. Source

Kenya: KRA to Simplify Paye Returns for Msmes

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is working on simplifying the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) filing system that discourages MSMEs from submitting returns. Source

Eritrea: Promoting Traditional Eritrean Dishes for the Fasting Seasons

[Shabait] Traditional Eritrean foods and drinks are part of the rich cultural heritage of the people. They have been in existence for centuries although they might have undergone changes over time. Source

Kenya: The Value of Increasing Public Sector Skills in the Age of AI

[Capital FM] In an era where digital transformation is reshaping every facet of our lives, Kenya's public sector stands at a critical juncture. Source

South Africa: Three Common Myths About U.S. Funding Cuts to South Africa

[spotlight] There is no shortage of myths about the cancellation of US foreign assistance. This includes the widely held misconception that PEPFAR is exempt from US aid cuts and the belief that grant terminations are just taking place in South Africa. Many of these falsehoods have been reinforced by US and South African officials. Spotlight and GroundUp dissect some of the most popular misconceptions. Source

Africa: WHO Issues Its First-Ever Reports On Tests and Treatments For Fungal Infections

[WHO] Geneva -- The World Health Organization (WHO) today published its first-ever reports addressing the critical lack of medicines and diagnostic tools for invasive fungal diseases, showing the urgent need for innovative research and development (R&D) to close these gaps. Source

Africa: Three Common Myths About U.S. Funding Cuts to South Africa

[GroundUp] US and South African officials have contributed to misinformation about the cancellation of funding Source

Africa: William Ruto - From Hustler to Dealmaker?

[ISS] As the 2027 elections loom closer, three grand bargains will determine the president's political future. Source

Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Debt Restructuring Deal Can Serve to Enhance Currency Reserve

[Ethiopian Herald] Debt restructuring is a critical component of financial management that can significantly influence the success and sustainability of both individuals and organizations. Source