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[Nigeria Health Watch] When a youth leader's sister, Hajara, died during childbirth, he vowed that no other family in Farm Centre Tunga will suffer the same fate. That night of loss became the spark that led to a community-built Primary Healthcare Centre (PHC) that now saves lives.

[Premium Times] Holcim AG, a global building materials company, is reportedly finalising a $1 billion deal to divest its 83.8 per cent stake in Lafarge Africa to Huaxin Cement Co., a Chinese firm.

[Premium Times] She highlighted that nearly two million people in Nigeria are living with HIV, many of whom are active members of the country's workforce.

[Premium Times] The NJC stressed that the constitutional provision on acting appointments of state chief judges does not leave room for discretion.

[Premium Times] The doctors also want the retirement age of healthcare workers increased, in line with previous advocacy by health unions.

[Leadership] Bloggers and online commentators have been told to redirect their energies towards supporting Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade and the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi to address the relevant issues confronting the people of Yorubaland rather than causing disaffection between the two monarchs.

[Premium Times] "Our civil service remains the engine room of governance, and my administration will continue to prioritise the welfare of all workers in Katsina State"

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Recent public utterance by the President of the Liberia Bar Association (LNBA) has not only created internal wrangling within the leadership and among members, but has also brought the legal community to gross public disrepute as the reputation of that noble legal body is under scrutiny.

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- A standoff is emerging between the Executive Protection Service (EPS) and opposition figures, spotlighting deepening tensions within the country's political and security landscape.

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- A former Budget Analyst at the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP), Wilmot F. Smith, has called on President Joseph Boakai to suspend or dismiss Finance Minister Augustine Ngafuan and Justice Minister Oswald Tweh for what he described as their deliberate misguidance during the country's recent budget crisis.

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The Liberian Medical and Dental Council (LMDC) has suspended vacuum therapy procedures at Fortune Skincare pending a full review of the facility's compliance with national health regulations.

[Vanguard] The former President of Ohaneze Ndigbo in Madrid, Spain, and the Eze-Elect of Obohia Ndoki, Chief Ugochukwu John Nduwuisi, has lauded the performance of Governor Alex Otti, stating that his leadership has placed Abia State in the national spotlight.

[This Day] Abuja -- The Nigerian Army said the explosion that rocked Giwa Barracks in Maiduguri was not a terrorist attack, as insinuated in certain social media platforms, clarifying that the explosion was due to the current high temperatures in Maiduguri, which led to the explosion of some munitions.

[Liberian Investigator] Monrovia -- The Citizens Movement for Change (CMC) has strongly condemned the Executive Protection Service's recent announcement that it will withdraw protection from individuals accused of inciting insurrection, calling the move a dangerous abuse of power and an attack on Liberia's democracy.

[Liberian Investigator] Monrovia -- The National Executive Committee of the CDC Council of Patriots (CDC-CoP) has called for the immediate resignation of Cllr. Bornor M. Varmah, president of the Liberia National Bar Association (LNBA), accusing him of issuing a politically motivated statement intended to discredit and undermine the Supreme Court.

[Liberian Investigator] Monrovia -- A group of Liberian protesters on Wednesday staged a demonstration outside the Ivorian Embassy near Monrovia, denouncing what they called foreign interference in the internal affairs of Burkina Faso.

[Liberian Investigator] Todee District -- The Ministry of Mines and Energy, through Assistant Minister of Mines Carlos Edison Tingban, has successfully resolved a long-standing and deeply disruptive mining conflict in Benben Town, Todee District, Montserrado County.

[Liberian Investigator] Monrovia -- The European Union, in partnership with Action by Christians for the Abolition of Torture in Liberia (ACAT-Liberia), has launched a new initiative aimed at supporting legislative efforts to abolish the death penalty in Liberia.

[Liberian Investigator] Monrovia -- The United Methodist Human Rights Monitor has called on members of the House of Representatives to place the national interest above personal and political ambitions and urgently resolve the prolonged leadership stalemate that is paralyzing legislative activities.

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- President Joseph Boakai is facing mounting pressure to dismiss D. Dorr Cooper, Inspector General at the Ministry of Commerce, in the wake of a bribery and academic fraud scandal at the University of Liberia (UL).

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[CFR] What are the terms of the deal the U.S. is trying to negotiate with the DRC and Rwanda?

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU) on Wednesday announced the reinstatement of Gabon to the union's family.

[GAVI] The Government of Portugal, through the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is announcing a €2.5 million contribution to Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance (Gavi) for the period 2026-2030. This 54% increase in Portugal's contribution represents a significant reinforcement of the country's investment in this international organisation and its commitment to the advancement of Global Health.

[CAF] Meryem Hajri is on the brink of making history -- again. At 29, the Moroccan international is preparing for her second continental final, but this time, it won't be on grass.

[FrontPageAfrica] Istanbul -- In the heart of Istanbul, a powerful alliance emerged last week as 21 Members of Parliament (MPs) from across Africa and Asia gathered with a shared mission: to champion sustainable immunization financing in their countries.

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[The Conversation Africa] As the world marks World Immunization Week, attention turns once again to the lifesaving power of vaccines.

[World Bank] MBABANE, April 30, 2025--The World Bank Board of Executive Directors approved a Development Policy Loan (DPL) operation to support the Kingdom of Eswatini's efforts to strengthen fiscal governance, foster private sector development, and enhance energy security and climate resilience. This is the first in a programmatic series of two operations.

[Agenzia Fides] Vatican City -- Cardinal Luis Antonio G. Tagle, Pro-Prefect of the Dicastery for Evangelization (Section for First Evangelization and New Churches), appointed, on March 25, 2025, Father Anawia Bédilana Jonas as National Director of the Pontifical Mission Societies (PMS) of Togo for the five-year period 2025-2030.

[IPS] United Nations -- For 2025, the theme of World Health Immunization Week (24-30 April), "Immunization for All is Humanly Possible", emphasizes the need to eradicate disparities in access to vaccines, particularly for children. By encouraging governments to implement vaccination programs at the local and national levels, the World Health Organization (WHO) seeks t0 ensure worldwide access to life-saving vaccines.

[The Conversation Africa] Why do women earn less than men? The usual suspects - occupation, hours, experience - explain some of it. But a powerful, often overlooked reason is simply this: where women work. The companies that hire them play a huge role in shaping their lifetime earnings.

[Leadership] The Vatican has announced that cardinals will convene in a closed conclave next month to select the next pope. The meeting will take place in the Sistine Chapel on 7 May and involve around 135 cardinals from across the globe. This follows Pope Francis's passing at the age of 88 on Easter Monday, with his funeral held recently.

[African Union] The Chairperson of the AU Commission, H.E. @ymahmoudali, received H.E. Mr. Régis Onanga Ndiaye, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Gabon. Commending Gabon's peaceful transition to constitutional order; through inclusive dialogue, a national referendum, & credible elections that was observed by the AU, the Chairperson welcomed the lifting of the suspension of Gabon today by the AU Peace and Security Council (PSC) & affirmed Gabon's vital role in continental governance &

[Ghanaian Times] Dr Samuel Munzele Maimbo, a presidential candidate for the African Development Bank (AfDB), says his vision is to substantially enhance the development of the African continent by aiding governments in tackling the intricate challenges they face.

[Nyasa Times] In a world increasingly defined by impunity and political repression, the erosion of rights once championed by the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights and the Constitutions of various African Countries post-independence, is an alarming reality. Forty years after the adoption of the African Charter, autocratic regimes across the continent are chipping away at its promises, and Eswatini and Malawi are no exception.

[Africa Check] Entries for the 2025 African Fact-Checking Awards are now open to journalists, journalism students and professional fact-checkers. This is the longest-running awards programme celebrating fact-checking journalism in the African media. In 2024, we received 241 entries from 29 African countries. We expect even more in 2025.

[Africa Check] IN SHORT: A viral TikTok video by a Kenyan wellness brand claims potatoes cause arthritis in people with blood group O. But experts say there's no scientific evidence to back this up.

[allAfrica] Monrovia -- Africa continues to experience rising cases of mpox, with Uganda reporting the highest number of confirmed daily cases in the region, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The report warns that "wherever mpox outbreaks are not quickly contained", it becomes difficult to stop human-to-human transmission, potentially risking a "sustained transmission in the community".

[IPS] Busan, Korea -- Participants from over 100 countries will leave the 10th Our Ocean Conference in Busan, the Republic of Korea, with stark reminders that with sea levels rising dangerously, coastal regions and low-lying areas globally, particularly densely populated areas, are threatened.

[World Bank] Washington -- The World Bank Board of Directors has today approved an additional financing for the second phase of the West Africa Food System Resilience Program (FSRP), aimed to help Ghana strengthen its capacities to address food insecurity and build resilient food systems. The $125.94 million financing -- funded by a combination of International Development Association (IDA) credit, and a grant from the Food Systems 2030 Multi Door Trust Fund -- will help to replenish resources diverted to support farmers affected

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