June 04
Sudan: MSF Report Reveals Stark Lack of Protection and Assistance in South Darfur
MSF
Violence, insecurity and hunger are devastating people's lives in South Darfur, Sudan, according to a new report released today by Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF). Read more »
Africa: All of Africa Today - June 4, 2025
allAfrica
Liberia, DR Congo Elected to UN Security Council Seats Read more »
Nigeria: Bill Gates Urges Nigeria, Africa to Invest in PHC for Better Health Outcomes
Premium Times
He urges leaders to intensify efforts to strengthen health systems and save lives Read more »
June 03
Africa: Bill Gates to Give Most of $200 billion Fund to Africa
DW
Bill Gates has urged African leaders to join him in advancing health and development on the continent. He says his foundation will partner with nations putting people's health… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Congolese Rapper Aand Influencer Joins WFP DR Congo Family As Champion For Nutrition [press release]
WFP
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) announces its partnership with rising Congolese music star Sista Becky (Rebecca Kalonji) as a High-Level Supporter, advocating for… Read more »
Sudan: Five Humanitarians Killed in 'Horrendous' Attack On Aid Convoy in Sudan
UN News
An aid convoy carrying life-saving assistance for the famine-affected area of North Darfur, Sudan, was attacked on Monday night, killing five humanitarian workers, injuring many… Read more »
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Congo-Kinshasa: In the DRC, the African Development Bank Is Accelerating the Transformation of Infrastructure and Access to Basic Social Services
African Development Bank (AfDB)
Roads in Kenge, Kikwit, Tshikapa, Kamuensha, and Mbuji-Mayi have been completely rehabilitated, new stretches of road built, and urban roads modernized. Numerous examples of… Read more »
Africa: From Kansas to Kakuma - How Us Wheat Helps Power Humanitarian Aid
WFP
American farmers play a key role in WFP's hunger-fighting mandate Read more »
Nigeria: Eid-El-Kabir - Tinubu Donates 900 Bags of Rice, 10 Cows to Abuja National Mosque
Leadership
In a generous gesture, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, through the first lady's office, has donated 900 bags of 50kg rice and 10 cows to the Abuja National Mosque for distribution to… Read more »
Ethiopia: Acknowledging Bill Gates - 25 Years of Transformative Impact
Ethiopian Herald
In a rare and symbolic ceremony held at the National Palace, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed conferred the nation's highest honor, the Grand Order of Merit of Ethiopia, upon… Read more »
Africa: In the DRC, Community Consultations Lay the Groundwork for Local Citizens to Benefit From the Inga 3 Development Program [press release]
World Bank
STORY HIGHLIGHTS Read more »
Africa: New INGA 3 Development Program to Start With Investments in Local Congolese Communities [press release]
World Bank
The multiphase program will help lay the foundations for the sustainable development of Inga 3 and create jobs Read more »
Africa: New Economic Update Examines Fiscal Challenges in Guinea-Bissau - World Bank
World Bank
The World Bank has released the latest edition of the Guinea-Bissau Economic Update (EU), a report that examines recent economic trends and development issues in the country. Read more »
Sudan: Sudan Convoy Attack - a Call to Protect Aid Workers - Statement By the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator a.I. in Sudan, Kristine Hambrouck
OCHA
(Port Sudan, 03 June 2025) I am horrified by the deadly attack on a humanitarian convoy in Al Koma, North Darfur state, on the night of 2 June. Read more »
Zimbabwe: 'Now We Know What to Do' - Boosting Local Flood Preparedness in Zimbabwe
IFRC
From prayers and panic to preparedness and poise: disaster risk reduction drills in Chibuwe village give young and old a clear sense of what to do -- well before the waters rise. Read more »
Sudan: 5 Die in Raid On Aid Convoy in North Darfur - WFP-UNICEF
Dabanga
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and children's agency UNICEF have condemned an attack on a joint humanitarian convoy near El Koma, North Darfur last night, during… Read more »
Africa: Bill Gates to Direct Majority of $200bn Pledge Towards Africa's Future
Leadership
Bill Gates, chair of the Gates Foundation, has urged African leaders to seize the moment to accelerate progress in health and development through innovation and partnership,… Read more »
Ethiopia: Bill Gates Pledges Majority of 200 Bln USD Fortune to Africa
Ethiopian Herald
-Gates Foundation celebrate 25th anniversary Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Begins Disbursement of N1.6bn As 250 Indigent Residents Get Cheques
Leadership
Lagos State government on Monday commenced the disbursement of N1.6 billion earmarked for alleviation of poverty in the state this year with 250 residents receiving their cheques. Read more »
Ethiopia: Heartiest Mission Helps Attract Prestige
Ethiopian Herald
Naturally, people, organizations or entities are given awards with a view to acknowledging their outstanding achievements, contributions and excellence in a particular movement in… Read more »
Liberia: Shaita Angels FC, Bettomax Liberia Partner to Support Careysburg Orphanage
FrontPageAfrica
Shaita Angels FC, a prominent Liberian women's football club and its official sponsor, Bettomax Liberia Gaming Company, recently delivered essential aid to the Christ of Life… Read more »
June 02
Chad: MSF Calls for Urgent Aid to Support Sudanese Refugees Fleeing to Chad
MSF
In the Tine transit camp and the nearby refugee camps in eastern Chad, close to the border with Sudan, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is scaling up our assistance to… Read more »
Africa: Child in Africa 50 Times More Likely to Die Before Age Five - Bill Gates
Premium Times
While he highlighted the challenges, he also acknowledged the progress Africa has made in reducing child deaths. Read more »
Africa: Bill Gates Pledges Majority of $200 Billion Foundation Fund to Africa's Future
Premium Times
Mr Gates particularly emphasised the importance of investing in primary healthcare systems, citing them as the foundation for broader development. Read more »
Nigeria: €1m Grant - Experts Raise Concerns Over Misuse of Foreign Aid
Leadership
Security experts in Nigeria have expressed concern over the use of foreign aid and called for strict monitoring of the one million euros, approximately N1.8 billion, that France… Read more »
Africa: Bill Gates to Direct 'Majority' of $200 Billion Pledge to 'Address Challenges' in Africa
Addis Standard
In an address today in Nelson Mandela Hall at the African Union, Gates Foundation Chair Bill Gates urged African leaders to seize the moment to accelerate progress in health and… Read more »
