September 20
Liberia: Congress for Democratic Change Faces Eviction Battle Amid Controversy Over Property Ownership
Liberian Observer
As the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) continues to politicize a court order demanding its eviction from the property housing its headquarters in Congo Town, the family… Read more »
Africa: Africa Must Own Its Biodiversity Conservation Agenda
New Times
In the next two months, two major global conferences will draw every member of the United Nations to discuss climate related challenges that the world and Africa in particular is… Read more »
Nigeria: Super Eagles Maintain 39th Spot in September FIFA Ranking
This Day
The Super Eagles maintained their 39th spot on the September FIFA Ranking released on Thursday afternoon world football governing body. Read more »
September 19
Africa: Women in Low-Income Countries Bear the Brunt of Ovarian Cancer
allAfrica
"But conversely, when it comes to healthcare dollars spent per capita on ovarian cancer, middle- to lower-income countries spend significantly more." Read more »
Africa: Communities at the Center - Leading the Fight to End HIV [guest column]
allAfrica
The choice is clear, and the time to act is now: Trust, empower, and follow the lead of the communities we serve. Read more »
South Africa: 25 Injured in Cape Town Train Derailment - South African News Briefs - September 19, 2024
allAfrica
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Africa: U.S. Announces $80 Million In New 'Feed the Future' Funding Package [press release]
USAID
Today, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and Administrator and Feed the Future Coordinator Samantha Power announced that the United States government, working with Congress,… Read more »
Africa: XEC - What You Need to Know About the New Covid Variant [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
A new COVID variant is spreading rapidly and could soon become the dominant variant around the globe. The variant, called XEC, was first detected in Germany in August and appears… Read more »
Egypt: Egypt Announces End to Year-Long Load Shedding Program
Egypt Online
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly announced the conclusion of the load shedding program, which started in July 2023 across Egypt, as he addressed citizens in a press conference on… Read more »
Nigeria: Again, Another Multinational to Ditch Nigeria, Other African Countries
Premium Times
PZ Cussons currently holds a 73.3 per cent stake in its Nigerian unit. Read more »
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 »