Africa

[ICRC] The armed conflict in Cabo Delgado continues to exact a toll on civilians and civilian infrastructure. Humanitarian consequences linked to displacement, the destruction of infrastructure and loss of livelihoods continue.

[CAF] The Confédération Africaine de Football ("CAF"), today awarded the Africa Cup of Nations ("AFCON") 2025 to Morocco and the AFCON 2027 to Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.

[CFR] Leaders devalue democracy under the guise of standing up to the West.

[Ex-Im Bank] New York -- EXIM's Chair Convenes Public and Private Sector Representatives and Sports Leaders for "Export Gamechanger" event on Financing in Africa and the Caribbean

[Shabelle] Addis Ababa, Ethiopia -- The African Union has blocked the request of the Somali government to the Security Council on the 19th of this month to delay the drawdown of ATMIS troops for 3 months.

[CAF] The Confédération Africaine de Football ("CAF") and global technology company TECNO Mobile concluded an Agreement in terms of which TECNO Mobile becomes one of the Official Sponsors of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Côte d'Ivoire 2023.

[White House] Washington, DC -- Today, President Biden is announcing the inaugural members of the President's Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement in the United States. The establishment of this Council was a significant commitment announced by Vice President Harris on behalf of the Biden-Harris Administration during the 2022 U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit, aimed at enhancing dialogue between United States officials and the African Diaspora.

[IPS] Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia -- In recent years, public-private partnerships (PPPs) have spread rapidly. While usually profitable for the private partners, PPPs have generally not served the longer-term public interest.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The East Africa Pamoja Bid by Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania to bring the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations to the region has been successful, with the CAF Executive Committee voting for the three countries to host the tournament.

[ISS] In the upsurge of laws and policies targeting homosexuality, the plight of victims is often forgotten.