September 19
Sudan: World's Dams At Risk From Climate Change and Conflict - Report
Dabanga
When the Arbaat Dam, 38 kilometres northwest of Port Sudan, collapsed catastrophically in August, following the unusually heavy rains that have hit Sudan this year, it left a swath… Read more »
Sudan: Cholera Outbreak Escalates in Sudan - '399 New Cases Reported'
Dabanga
The Federal Emergency Operations Center announced on Wednesday that Sudan has recorded 399 new cases of cholera across five states, with three deaths reported. This brings the… Read more »
Ethiopia: Aid Workers Risk Death and Kidnap in Ethiopia's Troubled Amhara Region
The New Humanitarian
'We can do all the analysis, but there is no set pattern to this - it's random, and that's one of the hardest things for any security team to try and pick up.' Read more »
South Africa: South Africa Has a New Education Law - Some Love It, Some Hate It [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
South Africa has a new law governing education. The Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Act changes several aspects of how schools are managed. It was introduced to address… Read more »
Africa: Africans Who Apply for Schengen Visas Face High Rejection Rates - Migration Scholar Explains Why [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Africans face a high rejection rate for visas to enter the Schengen group of countries. The group is made up of 29 European countries that have officially abolished border controls… Read more »
Somalia: Over a Dozen Al-Shabab Militants, Including Foreign Fighters Killed in Bay Region Clash
Radio Dalsan
At least 12 al-Shabab militants, including several foreign fighters, were killed during a clash in the Qansah Dhere district, Somalia's Bay region according to military officials.… Read more »
Kenya: VP Gachagua Ditches Another State Event As Rift With Ruto Deepens
Capital FM
The rift between President William Ruto and his Deputy Rigathi Gachagua seems to be deepening as the latter continues to skip state events. Read more »
Ghana: 42 Ghanaians Die Every Day Due to Chronic Hepatitis - Report
Ghanaian Times
More than 15,000 Ghanaians lost their lives to chronic hepatitis B and C-related liver diseases in 2022, Dr Patrick Kuma Aboagye, Director General of Ghana Health Service, has… Read more »
Uganda: UN Report Warns of Growing Violent Extremism Threat in Uganda
Nile Post
The report, presented by Professor Abdu Katende, identifies key trends in violent extremism, outlines vulnerabilities in high-risk communities, and provides recommendations for… Read more »
Morocco: Morocco Issues Weather Alert for Thunderstorms, Hail in Several Provinces
MAP
Severe thunderstorms, accompanied by hail, are expected Thursday and Friday across several provinces in Morocco, the General Directorate of Meteorology (DGM) announced. Read more »
Ethiopia: Deadly Attack At Mosque Leaves Six Dead in Somali Region
Addis Standard
Six individuals were killed on 18 September, 2024, in an attack on a mosque in Werder town, Werder zone of the Somali region, according to residents who spoke to Addis Standard. Read more »
Mozambique: Mozambique Gears for General Elections
SANF
A carnival atmosphere has characterised election campaigns in Mozambique as political parties woo the electorate for votes in the 9 October general elections. Read more »
South Africa: South Africa's Central Bank Cuts Rates for First Time in Four Years
Daba Finance
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Africa: AGOA, Agoing, Agoner? Risks of U.S. Trade Policy for Africa [analysis]
ISS
AGOA expires in 2025, and Washington's political climate suggests a 'business-as-usual' approach is unlikely to suffice. Read more »
Malawi: Malawi Votes Against Israel Withdrawing From Occupying Palestine
Nyasa Times
Malawi is among 14 countries that, on Wednesday, voted no to a UN General Assembly resolution demanding that Israel complies with the ruling of the UN court and withdraw from the… Read more »
Kenya: Employment Court Halts Strike By University Staff in Urgent Suit By Councils
Capital FM
The Employment and Labour Court has suspended a strike called by the University staff under the Universities Academic Staff Union (UASU) and Kenya Universities Staff Union (KUSU)… Read more »
Egypt: Egypt, U.S. Partner to Safeguard Egyptian Cultural Heritage
Egypt Online
Egypt and the United States have launched a project to protect and preserve Egypt's rich cultural heritage through the creation of a centralized information system for Egyptian… Read more »
Nigeria: Poll - Edo Govt Declares Friday Work-Free Day
Premium Times
Over 2.2 million voters are expected to participate in Saturday's poll in Edo State. Read more »
Somalia: Military Helicopter Crash Outside Mogadishu - All Passengers Survive
Shabelle
A military helicopter crashed late Thursday afternoon while en route from Mogadishu to Ballidogle airbase, approximately 30 kilometers southwest of the capital. Read more »
Africa: COP29 - the Finance Cop Must Deliver for Africa - a Call to Action for African Negotiators [press release]
Greenpeace
Nairobi, Kenya, 19 September - As COP29 approaches in Azerbaijan, African negotiators have been urged to seize the moment to secure equitable climate finance for the continent.… Read more »
Uganda: MPs Sound Alarm Over Education Quality Amid Staffing Crisis
Nile Post
According to Mbale Woman MP Connie Galiwango, "There is one university operating at 12%, and Kyambogo is at least at 30%. What products are we getting?" Read more »
Mali: UN Chief Strongly Condemns Mali Terrorist Attack
UN News
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called for accountability following a "despicable" terrorist attack in Mali this week, his Spokesperson said on Thursday. Read more »
Namibia: Female Elephants Rumble to Say 'Let's Go!' - New Study [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
In elephant family groups made up of related females and their young, it is clear that the animals produce vocal sounds to coordinate action. This happens when it's time to leave a… Read more »
Malawi: Fresh Hope Grows for Malawi Banana Farmers After Virus Attack
VOA
Banana farmers in Malawi are beginning to recover from over a decade of economic hardship after the banana bunchy top virus, or BBTV, wiped out local banana varieties. Read more »
Somalia: Türkiye Plans Separate Talks With Ethiopia and Somalia to Resolve Coastline Dispute
Radio Dalsan
On Thursday, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan announced Türkiye's plan to hold separate discussions with Ethiopia and Somalia before organizing new negotiations to resolve a… Read more »