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Until recently, the United States' President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) played a pivotal role in South Africa’s healthcare landscape, funding roughly 17% of the nation’s HIV budget. Yet, in the wake of significant cuts during the Trump administration, particularly targeting USAID—the world’s foremost donor organization dedicated to health and humanitarian assistance—South Africa found itself grappling with an unexpected funding crisis. Relations between South Africa and the U.S. grew increasingly…

It's a situation that many in Ghana hadn't anticipated—an unexpected cement shortage that is beginning to ripple through the foundations of the construction industry. Discussions are swirling from informal roadside chatter to the coffee houses and corridors of power about the scarcity of some of the nation's most sought-after cement brands such as Sol Cement, Empire Cement, and Dzata Cement. For a country in the midst of various infrastructure projects, this is not just an inconvenience—it’s a significant disruption.…

Unveiling the Global Outreach of Africa’s Largest Refinery In the heart of Africa’s industrial landscape lies a formidable structure: the $20 billion Dangote Petroleum Refinery, a beacon of ambition and commercial prowess. However, just as Rome wasn't built in a day, neither can such vast operations rely solely on local resources. Isn't it fascinating how our world has become so interconnected, from the coffee in your morning cup to the very oil driving this refinery? As…

Banadir Court Chief Urges Appointment of 30 Judges to Tackle Caseload Crisis "The current surge in cases is overwhelming our present cadre of judges," stated Dabaan, the head of the Banadir Court. "We desperately need to activate newly qualified judges and ensure they receive adequate compensation. A judge under financial strain cannot be expected to impart justice impartially." Aman Obsiye, the Assistant District Attorney from Ramsey County, voiced his support for expediting the onboarding of new judges. "I back Jimale…

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari apologizes to his compatriots for recent oil shortages and power cuts. FRANCE 24 correspondent in Lagos Sam Olukoya tells us more.