Top StoriesMiddle East War Disrupts Medical Aid Delivery to Sudan and Mali
Trade route disruptions from Middle East conflict delay critical medicine deliveries to African crisis zones including Sudan and Mali.
BuzzyAfrica Newsroom·21d ago
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Top StoriesSudan Marks 7th Anniversary of April 6 Sit-in With Anti-War Protests
Sudanese political parties commemorate the 2019 revolution anniversary amid ongoing conflict, demanding civilian rule restoration.
BuzzyAfrica Staff·21d ago
Top StoriesNigerian Doctor Plants Trees to Combat Maiduguri's Rising Heat Temperatures
A Maiduguri physician implements tree-planting initiative to reduce extreme temperatures while providing affordable fruits for patients and staff.
BuzzyAfrica Newsroom·21d ago
Top StoriesCameroon Parliament Approves Vice-President Position After 40 Years
President Paul Biya will get his first vice-president in four decades of rule following controversial constitutional changes.
BuzzyAfrica Staff·21d ago
Top StoriesRwanda Increases Agricultural Productivity Targets 13-Fold by 2050
Rwanda sets ambitious agricultural goals to boost productivity 13 times by 2050 as food security improves nationwide.
BuzzyAfrica Newsroom·22d ago
Top StoriesNigeria Lassa Fever Outbreak Claims 146 Lives with Bauchi Leading Deaths
Nigeria's Lassa fever outbreak intensifies with 146 confirmed deaths. Bauchi and Taraba states record highest fatalities.
BuzzyAfrica Staff·22d ago
Top StoriesZimbabwe Police Identify 6 Family Members Killed in Easter Highway Crash
Six members of one family died in a traffic accident on the Harare-Masvingo highway on Easter eve. Police have released victim identities.
BuzzyAfrica Newsroom·22d ago
Top StoriesAfreximbank Secures $2 Billion Syndicated Loan Facility
African Export-Import Bank concludes three-year dual tranche facility worth $2 billion to boost African trade financing.
BuzzyAfrica Staff·22d ago
Top StoriesSudan Health Workers Face Medical Crisis as 15,000 Flee South Kordofan Violence
Medical staff at South Kordofan maternity hospital struggle with severe shortages as violence displaces thousands. Healthcare system collapses under pressure.
BuzzyAfrica Staff·23d ago
Top StoriesKenya DCI Arrests Senior Energy Officials Over Fuel Supply Manipulation
Kenyan detectives arrest top energy sector officials over alleged fuel supply manipulation linked to quality concerns.
BuzzyAfrica Staff·23d ago
Top StoriesEthiopia Assumes AU Peace Security Council Chair April 2026
Ethiopia takes leadership of African Union Peace and Security Council for April 2026, marking first chairship since rejoining the body in 2025.
BuzzyAfrica Staff·23d ago
Top StoriesBandits Abduct 10 Residents in Fresh Kaduna Attack on Kachia Community
Armed bandits kidnapped seven family members and three other residents in Unguwar Sabon-Titi village along Katari-Hayin Dam road in Kachia Local Government Area.
BuzzyAfrica Newsroom·24d ago
Top StoriesUnited States Donates Nuclear Protection Equipment to Mozambique
US government provides CBRN protective equipment to Mozambique to enhance security against chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear threats.
BuzzyAfrica Newsroom·24d ago
Top StoriesLiberia Government Defends Weedor Nomination As Elections Chief
Information Minister Piah defends NEC Chairman nominee Jonathan Weedor amid opposition criticism. Civil society groups question nomination.
BuzzyAfrica Staff·24d ago
Top StoriesAfrica Braces for Fuel Price Surge as Hormuz Strait Disruptions Escalate
Continental supply chain experts warn of rising fuel and food costs as shipping disruptions in critical Middle Eastern waterway threaten African imports.
BuzzyAfrica Newsroom·24d ago
Top StoriesSudan Aviation Industry Seeks Revenue Reform As Khartoum Airport Reopens
Sudan's aviation sector calls for government to ease revenue constraints as Khartoum Airport resumes operations after years of war-related disruptions.
BuzzyAfrica Newsroom·25d ago
Top StoriesCape Mental Health Champions Rights for 50,000 Vulnerable South Africans
Non-profit organization advocates for dignity and inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities across Western Cape communities.
BuzzyAfrica Staff·25d ago
Top StoriesSouth African Churches Mark Good Friday Amid Global War and Suffering
Cape Town religious leaders reflect on Holy Week's meaning during times of conflict. Churches across South Africa observe solemn traditions while addressing contemporary suffering.
BuzzyAfrica Staff·25d ago
Top StoriesGilead Refuses HIV Drug Sales to MSF Despite Africa Prevention Crisis
Pharmaceutical giant Gilead Sciences faces mounting criticism for refusing to sell breakthrough HIV prevention drug lenacapavir to Médecins Sans Frontières.
BuzzyAfrica Newsroom·25d ago
Top StoriesBobi Wine Flees Uganda as Opposition Space Narrows Under Museveni
Opposition leader Bobi Wine's escape from Uganda highlights shrinking political freedoms and internal regime divisions under President Museveni's rule.
BuzzyAfrica Newsroom·26d ago
Top StoriesMSF Reports Widespread Sexual Violence Against Women in Darfur Conflict
Medical aid group documents systematic use of sexual violence as weapon of war across Sudan's Darfur region. No safe zones exist for women amid ongoing conflict.
BuzzyAfrica Staff·26d ago
Top StoriesSudan Displacement Crisis Reaches 9 Million People in Darfur Region
Over 9 million Sudanese remain internally displaced with ongoing displacement in Darfur, Kordofan, and Blue Nile states despite some returns.
BuzzyAfrica Newsroom·26d ago
Top StoriesOperation Smile Expands Surgical Access Across Africa Through Mobile Missions
Dr. Augustino Hellar leads Operation Smile's mission to bring life-changing surgeries to underserved African communities. The organization addresses critical healthcare gaps across the continent.
BuzzyAfrica Newsroom·26d ago
Top StoriesSouth Africa Cuts Fuel Tax by R3 Following Iran Oil Price Surge
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announces R3 fuel tax reduction to cushion consumers from rising oil prices after US-Israel strikes on Iran.
BuzzyAfrica Newsroom·27d ago
Top StoriesUnited States Transfers $100 Million Digital Health Infrastructure to Uganda
The U.S. Government handed over digital health platforms and data systems worth over $100 million to Uganda's Ministry of Health on March 31.
BuzzyAfrica Staff·27d ago
Top StoriesSouth African Health Minister Opens Dialogue on NHI Implementation Amid Legal Challenges
Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi initiates talks with medical organizations to address concerns over the National Health Insurance Act, as multiple stakeholders prepare legal challenges.
BuzzyAfrica Newsroom·28d ago
Top StoriesSouth Sudan Electoral Reforms Face Critical Deadline as Three Peace Initiatives Launch
South Sudan grapples with implementing crucial electoral reforms as international mediators launch three parallel peace initiatives. Time is running out for meaningful elections in the world's youngest nation.
BuzzyAfrica Newsroom·28d ago
Top StoriesNigeria's Tuberculosis Deaths Plunge 63% Over Nine Years as Health Programs Show Impact
Nigeria achieves major public health milestone with 63% reduction in tuberculosis mortality between 2015-2024. Success attributed to improved detection and treatment programs.
BuzzyAfrica Staff·29d ago
Top StoriesKenya Flood Death Toll Reaches 110 as Heavy Rains Devastate 30 Counties
Devastating floods have claimed 110 lives across Kenya as heavy rains continue to pound 30 counties. Emergency services struggle to reach affected communities as infrastructure damage mounts.
BuzzyAfrica Staff·29d ago
Top StoriesSenegal Football Federation Faces Historic CAF Sanctions Over AFCON U17 Walkout
CAF's unprecedented penalties against Senegal following their U17 AFCON walkout highlights growing institutional tensions in African football governance and raises questions about age verification protocols.
BuzzyAfrica Newsroom·29d ago
Top StoriesFormer Algerian President Liamine Zeroual Dies at 84, Nation Declares 3 Days of Mourning
Algeria enters three days of national mourning following the death of Liamine Zeroual, who led the country through a turbulent period in the 1990s as president during the civil war.
BuzzyAfrica Newsroom·29d ago
Top StoriesNova Garage Summit Brings 500 African Tech Entrepreneurs to Nairobi Innovation Showcase
Major tech summit in Nairobi will connect emerging African entrepreneurs with global investors and decision-makers, showcasing next-generation innovation across the continent.
BuzzyAfrica Newsroom·29d ago
Top StoriesAfreximbank Launches $10M Digital Trade Accelerator Program for African Startups
African Export-Import Bank initiates groundbreaking accelerator program in Cairo, supporting 8 tech startups to boost continental digital trade ecosystem with $10M in potential funding.
BuzzyAfrica Newsroom·29d ago
Top StoriesFrance Denies Excluding South Africa from G7 Summit Amid Diplomatic Tensions
French officials refute claims of US pressure leading to South Africa's G7 summit exclusion, as Kenya receives invitation. The diplomatic row highlights shifting African representation in global forums.
BuzzyAfrica Staff·30d ago
Top StoriesUAE Investment in CEMAC Region Reaches $5.2 Billion as Economic Ties Deepen
The UAE emerges as a major economic partner in Central Africa, with investments reaching $5.2 billion across CEMAC nations. New partnerships focus on infrastructure, renewable energy, and financial services.
BuzzyAfrica Newsroom·30d ago
Top StoriesAfreximbank Selects El Alamein, Egypt to Host 2026 Annual Meetings with 2,500 Delegates
African Export-Import Bank announces El Alamein, Egypt as host city for its 33rd Annual Meetings in June 2026, expecting to draw 2,500 delegates and spotlight North African economic integration.
BuzzyAfrica Staff·30d ago
Top StoriesSADC Workshop in Botswana Unites 16 Nations to Combat $1.5B Annual Mineral Crimes
Regional leaders gather in Gaborone for groundbreaking workshop to address illegal mining and mineral trafficking. UNODC estimates annual losses of $1.5 billion from mineral crimes in Southern Africa.
BuzzyAfrica Newsroom·30d ago
Top StoriesAfreximbank Uganda Conference to Boost African Trade Finance for 2000+ SMEs
Major financial conference in Kampala aims to expand access to trade finance for African SMEs. Afreximbank and FCI partner to promote factoring and receivables solutions across the continent.
BuzzyAfrica Newsroom·31d ago
Top StoriesGlobal Fund Grants $1.6M Emergency TB Support for Crisis-Hit Sudan Through 2026
The Global Fund approves $1.6 million in emergency funding to support tuberculosis diagnosis and treatment for displaced Sudanese. Program targets IDPs and host communities through 2026.
BuzzyAfrica Staff·31d ago
Top StoriesAfrican Development Bank Launches $25 Billion Green Energy Initiative Across 15 Countries
Africa is pioneering its own path to green development through innovative financing and regional cooperation, with AfDB leading a major $25 billion renewable energy investment program.
BuzzyAfrica Newsroom·31d ago
Top StoriesAllAfrica Media Secures Third BRVM Financial Media Award Nomination in West Africa
Leading pan-African news platform AllAfrica Global Media receives its third consecutive nomination for Financial Media of the Year at the prestigious BRVM Awards, highlighting excellence in regional financial journalism.
BuzzyAfrica Staff·31d ago
Top StoriesUganda Refugee Program Faces $217 Million Funding Gap as Policy Changes Loom
Uganda's globally acclaimed refugee program confronts severe funding shortages and policy shifts that threaten its sustainability. The country hosts 1.5 million refugees, the largest refugee population in Africa.
BuzzyAfrica Newsroom·32d ago
Top StoriesUNICEF Warns 1.8 Million Somali Children Face Severe Malnutrition Crisis
UNICEF chief raises alarm over worsening child malnutrition in Somalia, citing fuel costs, supply disruptions, and ongoing drought. International support urgently needed to prevent humanitarian catastrophe.
BuzzyAfrica Staff·32d ago
Top StoriesAfrican Development Bank Launches Water Initiative to Benefit 50 Million Women by 2026
The African Development Bank announces major water access program targeting gender equality across Africa. Initiative aims to provide clean water access to 50 million women by 2026.
BuzzyAfrica Newsroom·32d ago
Top StoriesSouth Africa Adopts 'Upstreaming' Strategy to Combat Rising Financial Crime Networks
South Africa implements innovative 'upstreaming' approach to tackle organized crime and corruption. New strategy focuses on early intervention and disruption of criminal networks before major offenses occur.
BuzzyAfrica Newsroom·32d ago
Top StoriesNigerian Court Fast-tracks Trial of 3 Iranian Embassy Spying Suspects
Three terror suspects face trial in Abuja for allegedly conducting surveillance on US and Israeli embassies in Nigeria on behalf of Iranian contacts. The case highlights growing concerns about international espionage networks.
BuzzyAfrica Newsroom·32d ago
Top StoriesNigerian Terror Suspects Admit Spying on US, Israeli Embassies in Abuja Court Case
Three terror suspects face trial in Abuja for allegedly conducting surveillance on US and Israeli diplomatic missions in Nigeria on behalf of Iranian contacts. Court grants accelerated hearing.
BuzzyAfrica Newsroom·32d ago
Top StoriesSudan Seeks Special Aid Status in 2026 Global Development Strategy
Sudan calls for exceptional support measures within the 2026-2029 International Cooperation Strategy, emphasizing the unique needs of conflict-affected nations for recovery and reconstruction.
BuzzyAfrica Staff·33d ago
Top StoriesZimbabwe President Praises Businessman Chivayo for $2.5M Medical Aid Donation
President Mnangagwa commends controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo for donating ambulances and fuel worth $2.5M to public hospitals amid healthcare crisis.
BuzzyAfrica Newsroom·33d ago
Top StoriesECOWAS Launches Counter-Terrorism Force Amid Rising West African Security Threats
ECOWAS establishes new counter-terrorism brigade to combat rising extremist threats in West Africa. Initiative faces coordination and funding challenges amid regional instability.
BuzzyAfrica Staff·33d ago
Top StoriesKenya Flood Death Toll Reaches 88 as Heavy Rains Continue Across Nation
Devastating floods across Kenya have claimed 88 lives as torrential rains continue to affect multiple regions. Emergency services are struggling to reach affected communities as infrastructure collapses.
BuzzyAfrica Staff·33d ago
Top StoriesSwitzerland Agrees to Return Benin Bronzes and Boost Security Partnership with Nigeria
Switzerland and Nigeria forge comprehensive bilateral agreement covering artifact repatriation, security cooperation, and economic partnership. Historic deal includes return of prestigious Benin Bronzes.
BuzzyAfrica Staff·34d ago
Top StoriesUganda Police End Two-Month Siege at Opposition Leader Bobi Wine's Residence
Security forces withdraw from National Unity Platform leader Bobi Wine's home after maintaining restrictive presence for two months. The siege had sparked widespread criticism and debate about political freedom in Uganda.
BuzzyAfrica Staff·34d ago
Top StoriesKenya Ships First Zero-Tariff Export Consignment to China Under New Trade Deal
Kenya launches historic first shipment to China under new zero-tariff agreement, aiming to address trade imbalance. The deal covers over 98% of Kenyan exports to the Asian economic giant.
BuzzyAfrica Staff·34d ago
Top StoriesAfreximbank and FCI to Host Major Trade Finance Conference in Kampala
African Export-Import Bank and FCI will host a major conference on factoring and trade finance in Uganda, aiming to boost SME access to funding and increase intra-African trade.
BuzzyAfrica Newsroom·34d ago
Top StoriesKenya's Ruto Discusses Operation Epic Fury with US State Department in Security Talks
President William Ruto held talks with US officials on regional security and Operation Epic Fury. Kenya's strategic position in East Africa continues to shape its role in global security matters.
BuzzyAfrica Newsroom·34d ago
Top StoriesClimate Change Threatens Lung Health for 60 Million South Africans
Rising temperatures and air pollution linked to climate change pose increasing respiratory health risks across South Africa's urban and rural communities.
BuzzyAfrica Staff·34d ago