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development3 hours ago

Kinshasa's Zando Market Reopens as a Modern, Sustainable Trade Hub

Kinshasa’s historic Zando Market reopens in February after a five-year makeover, combining traditional market life with modern sustainable design: a 92,000 sq m complex with 10,000 stalls, 630 shops, rainwater harvesting, and improved safety. The PPP-led project, backed by a SofiBanque loan and built by Think Tank Architecture Paysage Urbanisme with SZTC, aims to revive a cultural backbone that previously drew up to a million shoppers a day, while addressing sanitation and crowding—though critics raised corruption concerns about the contract.

via The Guardian|
#africa#architecture#development
world16 hours ago

Developing Nations See One-Quarter Fall Below 2019 Income Levels, World Bank Warns

About a quarter of developing countries are poorer now than in 2019 due to post-pandemic shocks, with many in sub-Saharan Africa; while some economies posted modest growth, global growth is slowing and not enough to reduce poverty. The World Bank notes China’s projected growth of about 4.4% this year and 4.2% next, and urges tighter budgets, more private investment and trade liberalization, and investment in technology and education to sustain growth amid high debt and aging populations.

via The Guardian|
#africa#developing-countries#economic-growth
politics1 day ago

Trump launches $11B direct-aid push to reshape global health influence

Trump unveils an $11.1 billion, five-year “America First Global Health Strategy” to replace USAID by sending money directly to foreign governments, health organizations, and drug makers—primarily in Africa—with a focus on HIV/AIDS, malaria, TB, and maternal health, aiming to boost U.S. influence while bypassing NGOs, though critics warn of corruption and data-tracking risks.

via Axios|
#africa#america-first#foreign-aid
africa2 days ago

Niger strips licences of drivers over Mali fuel deliveries amid jihadist blockade

Niger’s transport ministry revoked the licences of 14 transport operators and 19 drivers who refused to transport fuel to Mali, where jihadists led by JNIM have blockaded imports and attacked tankers. Mali, which relies on Niger for fuel, has seen shipments disrupted as convoys face militant threats along a 1,400km route; some deliveries have still reached Mali, while planned shipments stalled due to refusals. Sanctions require surrender of licences and documents, highlighting the government's effort to enforce obligations amid the broader insurgency.

via BBC|
#africa#fuel-blockade#jnim
africa2 days ago

Youth Drive the Vote as Museveni-Wine Clash Looms in Uganda

Uganda heads to a presidential election with a generational clash: 81-year-old incumbent Yoweri Museveni seeks a seventh term against 43-year-old Bobi Wine, in a country where the median age is around 17 and young people are driving the campaigns. The race pits continuity versus change amid a heavily managed political environment and concerns over repression, with succession chatter around Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba adding to the tension about life after Museveni.

via BBC|
#africa#bobiwine#elections
world2 days ago

America to Rethink Africa Footprint as Command Overhaul Looms

The Intercept argues that under a Trump-era shift toward the Western Hemisphere, the Pentagon plans to consolidate and shrink U.S. combatant commands (merging Africa with Europe/Central into a single International Command and Northern/Southern into AMERICOM), aiming to reduce long-term American presence in Africa. Experts warn this reorganization could repeat Africa-focused counterterrorism failures that have coincided with rising militant violence and humanitarian costs, suggesting that simply reshuffling commands may not address root causes or yield lasting security benefits.

via The Intercept|
#africa#africom#counterterrorism
world10 days ago

US Adds Countries Requiring Visa Bonds Up to $15,000

The US has expanded its list of countries whose citizens must pay bonds of up to $15,000 to apply for visas, adding seven countries including five in Africa, as part of stricter immigration measures by the Trump administration. The bonds aim to prevent visa overstays but do not guarantee visa approval, and the process has made obtaining US visas more costly and challenging for citizens of these nations.

via AP News|
#africa#bond-requirement#immigration
health10 days ago

AI chatbot trained to detect mental health issues across languages using DSM-5 criteria

Researchers in Uganda and Tanzania are developing an AI-powered chatbot trained on local languages and call data to provide mental health support, aiming to address the shortage of mental health workers and reduce stigma. The AI system analyzes call recordings to identify signs of mental health issues and could deliver services via SMS, helping more people access care quickly and discreetly. While promising, regulators are working to ensure safety and address risks associated with AI in healthcare. The project exemplifies how AI can bridge global mental health care gaps.

via The Guardian|
#africa#ai#chatbot