Kenya: Nairobi Sounds Alarm Over Recruiters Luring Kenyans Into Russian War Effort

[RFI] Kenya has pledged to crack down on overseas recruitment networks after hundreds of its citizens were lured to Russia with promises of work, only to be sent to military camps and, in some cases, the front line in Ukraine. Source

Africa: Africa Calls for Equitable Access to Long-Acting HIV Innovations At UNAIDS Meeting in Brazil

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- African countries have renewed calls for equitable, affordable, and timely access to long-acting HIV prevention and treatment innovations, warning that scientific breakthroughs alone will not end the epidemic without deliberate action to close access and affordability gaps. Source

Kenya: U.S. Warns Against Harassment of Officials After South Africa Detains Kenyan Visa Contractors

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The United States has warned that it will not tolerate the harassment or public exposure of personal details of its officials abroad, condemning what it described as unacceptable actions by the South African government following a recent law enforcement operation in Johannesburg. Source

Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Reopens 47 Unity Schools Earlier Shut Over Insecurity

[Premium Times] It said the government remains resolute in its responsibility to protect every Nigerian child and to uphold their fundamental right to education in a safe and secure environment. Source

Africa: President Nandi-Ndaitwah Ranks Third Among Africa's Most Powerful Women On Forbes

[Namibian] President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has been ranked third among Africa's most powerful women by Forbes, placing her alongside influential leaders shaping politics, economies and societies worldwide. Source

Nigeria: Nigeria Apologises Over Burkina Faso Military Flight That Saw 11 Servicemen Detained

[Nile Post] Nigeria's Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar has formally apologised to Burkina Faso for the unauthorised entry of a Nigerian military jet into Burkinabè airspace, an incident that led to the detention of 11 Nigerian servicemen. Source

Kenya: Kenya's 'Singapore Dream' Takes Shape As Ruto Hands Over 4,500 Affordable Homes in Mukuru

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto on Thursday handed over keys to more than 4,500 beneficiaries of the Affordable Housing Programme at New Mukuru in Nairobi, saying the project marks a major step in his pledge to transform Kenya into a "Singapore-status" country through modern, planned urban housing. Source

Kenya: Kenya Safely Repatriates 18 Citizens From Russia Recruited to Fight Against Ukraine

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kenyan government has successfully rescued and repatriated 18 of its citizens from the Russian Federation following distress calls linked to alleged recruitment into the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, the Office of the Prime Cabinet Secretary and Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs has announced. Source

Nigeria: Investment in Renewable Energy Sector Hits $250m From $90m - Report

[This Day] An impact report by All On has revealed that investment in Nigeria's renewable energy sector has hit $250 million from $90 million between 2018 and 2025. Source

Nigeria: As Saraki's Footprints Continue to Shape Political Landscape...

[This Day] Wahab Oba in this report eulogises former two-time Governor of Kwara State and Eighth President of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki, as he clocks 63. Source

Nigeria: At APC Caucus Meeting, Tinubu Assures Nigerians State Police Will Become Reality

[This Day] Abuja -- President Bola Tinubu, last night, assured Nigerians that the much talked about multi-level police will become a reality before long. Source

Nigeria: U.S. Reaffirms Commitment to Nigeria Trade, Investment As Five Nigerians Win 'Made in America' Awards

[This Day] Abuja -- United States has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening trade, investment and business ties with Nigeria, as the U.S. Embassy in Nigeria said American commerce in the country went beyond goods and services, to creating opportunities, driving innovation, and improving lives. Source