September 24
Nigeria: AU Gives Pantami New Appointment
Daily Trust
A former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Professor Isa Ali Pantami, has been appointed by the African Union (AU) as Co-chairman of the African Scientific Research… Read more »
Kenya: Skipper Nitish Extols Waghela's 'Double Century' As Ruaraka a Humble Gymkhana a
Capital FM
Ruaraka skipper Nitish Hirani has described teammate Gautam Waghela's crease antics as "extraordinary". Read more »
Ethiopia: Africa Hall - Pan - Africanists' Living Heritage
Ethiopian Herald
The iconic Africa Hall, where Pan-Africanism took its deepest roots, is set to be reopened on October 21st following a 57 million USD extensive renovation. Originally inaugurated… Read more »
Nigeria: Chairpersons-Elect in Enugu Pledge to Tackle Insecurity in Rural Areas
Premium Times
Enugu, like other states in South-east Nigeria, has been plagued by deadly attacks often attributed to the separatist group, the Indigenous People of Biafra. Read more »
East Africa: Terrorist Irredentism and Hegemonic Containment On the Horn of Africa, Implications for Ethiopia [opinion]
Ethiopian Herald
The IS which has lost ground in most parts of the world seems to search for a safe haven in the Horn of Africa searching for a niche in Somalia. On yet another development, the… Read more »
Africa: Group Harps On More Investment in Africa to Curb Poverty
Vanguard
A Pan-African youth group, Africa Solidarity Movement, ASM, has stressed the need for African leaders to invest more in the continent to tackle rising poverty. Read more »
Nigeria: Abia to Commence Payment of New Minimum Wage in October
Vanguard
Abia State Government has said it would commence the implementation of the new minimum wage from October 2024. Read more »
Ethiopia: Forging Strong Diplomatic Ties to Foster Regional Peace, Security [opinion]
Ethiopian Herald
Ethiopia stands as a pivotal diplomatic and economic player in the Horn of Africa, a region that has garnered increasing global attention due to its complex geopolitical landscape.… Read more »
Ethiopia: Festivals for Sustainable Tourism Development
Ethiopian Herald
Cultural and religious festivals are one platform that helps promote a certain community's social and cultural values, defining their unique identities. These events, because they… Read more »
Ethiopia: How Can Sustainable Food Security Be Ensured?
Ethiopian Herald
Investing in agriculture is one of the most effective ways of reducing hunger and poverty via promoting farming productivity and enhancing environmental sustainability. However,… Read more »
Nigeria: Insecurity - 'Relocation of Service Chiefs to Sokoto Yielding Positive Results'
Leadership
Insecurity in Sokoto State has continued to receive prompt attention after the relocation of the Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Matawalle, to the state in a special… Read more »
Eritrea: Statement By H.E. Minister Osman Saleh, Foreign Minister of the State of Eritrea At the Summit of the Future 22 September 2024, New York [document]
Shabait
Mr. President, Read more »
Kenya: Nacada Warns Social Media Influencers Against Promoting Substance Abuse
Capital FM
The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) is warning social media influencers and content creators against promoting drug and substance use… Read more »
Liberia: U.S.$700k Ecobank Libel Case Resumes Soon
Liberian Observer
The Civil Law Court for Montserrado County has scheduled October 3, as the opening date for the US$700,000 damages case filed by Mr. Wilmot Smith, the dismissed former deputy… Read more »
Liberia: Making Diaspora Community's Efforts Count in Liberia's Development
Liberian Investigator
Liberia remains one of the world's poorest countries, even though it declared independence as early as 1847, a time when no other African country dared to venture into seeking… Read more »
Kenya: 'One Tourist, One Tree' Campaign Launched in Kisumu
Capital FM
The government has launched an initiative that will see visitors to the country plant trees as part of efforts to attain the 15 billion trees by 2032. Read more »
Kenya: CS Kindiki Launches Road Construction in Kinangop
Capital FM
Interior and Coordination Cabinet Secretary Prof. Kindiki Kithure and his Roads counterpart Davis Chirchir have inspected and launched road construction in Kinangop Constituency… Read more »
Uganda: WHO Chief Calls for Holistic Approach to Global Health Beyond Traditional Clinics
Nile Post
In a powerful address, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), underscored the importance of a holistic approach to health,… Read more »
Kenya: KQ Unveils Executive Hub At KICC
Business Day Africa
National carrier Kenya Airways has unveiled an office at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) to handle government and private sector executive customers. Read more »
Malawi: MEC Announces Pilot Voter Registration Dates - Malawi Electoral Commission [press release]
MEC Malawi
The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has announced the dates for the pilot voter registration exercise, as part of its preparations for the 2025 General Elections. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda, Bahamas Sign Visa Waiver Agreement
New Times
Rwanda's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Olivier Nduhungirehe and his Bahamian counterpart Frederick Mitchell signed a memorandum of understanding on… Read more »
Rwanda: Meet Nzeythegreat - Transforming Industry Struggles, Life Experiences Into Relatable Music
New Times
Rap's diversity is mirrored in its rising stars, and since the start of 2024, several artists have been working hard to break into the mainstream. Leading the charge is… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Supersport Starlet to Miss 2024 Cosafa Cup
New Zimbabwe
SuperSport United striker Nokutenda Mangezi will miss the 2024 men's under 20 COSAFA Cup for the Young Warriors as his club did not release him for the upcoming national duty. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Kwinji 15 Appointed New Mighty Warriors Coach
New Zimbabwe
ZIFA has appointed Sithethelelwe "Kwinji 15" Sibanda as the new Mighty Warriors coach. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zifa Suspends Referee for Poor Officiating During Simba Bhora and Highlanders' Abandoned Match
New Zimbabwe
ZIFA's Referees Committee has suspended one of the assistant referees in Sunday's chaotic Chibuku Super Cup quarter-final match between Simba Bhora and Highlanders which was… Read more »