November 20
Ghana: I'm Sorry for Afcon Failure, but I Won't Resign - Otto Addo
Ghanaian Times
The Head Coach of the Black Stars, Otto Addo, has rendered an unqualified apology to Ghanaians following the failure of the team to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Arrest Aide to PDP Chieftain Ladi Adebutu
Premium Times
The Ogun State government likened Mr Adebutu to a wounded lion who is trying to save face after his recent travails. Read more »
Gambia: Farmers Predict 'Poor Groundnut Harvest '
The Point
As President Barrow and delegations continue on Meet the People's Tour, farmers in the Jokadou District of the North Bank Region (NBR) have called for government intervention as… Read more »
Gambia: Unicef Lauds Gambia's Progress in Maternal and Child Health
The Point
The UNICEF Country rep has spoken highly of the gains made by The Gambia in ensuring that every child both in the country not only survive but thrives. However, she hastened to add… Read more »
West Africa: President of Gambia's Clearing and Forwarding Agents Hits On Free Trade Issues in West Africa
The Point
Essa Wally, the President of the Association of Clearing and Forwarding Agents of the Gambia, has addressed the General Assembly of the Federation of Ecowas Licence Customs Brokers… Read more »
Nigeria: World Toilet Day - 48m People Practice Open Defecation in Nigeria - Unicef
Vanguard
·Says 70% of schools without access to basic sanitation services Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Asks Tinubu to Sack CCT Chairman
Premium Times
The Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, sponsored the motion calling for Mr Umar's removal from office. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Orders Enugu Govt to Pay Man N55m for Illegal Demolition of His Shops
Premium Times
The plaintiff filed a lawsuit against the state development agency on 24 July 2015, about one year after the agency demolished his six shops in Enugu. Read more »
Nigeria: Unregulated Labour Migration Exposes Workers to Abuse, Exploitation - Govt
Vanguard
The Federal Government on Wednesday said that unregulated and disorderly labour migration exposes workers to vulnerabilities, including exploitation, abuse, and precarious working… Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Asks Nigerian Military to End Lakurawa Terror Group's Activities
Premium Times
The Senate demanded that relief materials should be distributed to survivors of the attacks carried out by Lakurawa. Read more »
Nigeria: World Children's Day - Bauchi, Gombe Children Advocate Free Education
Premium Times
Nigerian children joined their peers across the globe to mark World Children's Day 2024 Read more »
South Africa: Major Breakthrough As Two Suspects Nabbed With Illegal Explosives Worth R2 Million in Makhado
SAPS
The Police in Limpopo have made a major breakthrough in the fight against illegal explosives following the arrest of two foreign national male suspects, aged 35 and 37, for… Read more »
Nigeria: 'I'm Done - Pageantry Was a Traumatic Experience for Me' - Chidinma Adetshina
Premium Times
"People don't understand how I felt; I was down and didn't want to partake in Miss Universe". Read more »
South Africa: Four Suspects Arrested for Possession of 68 Suspected Stolen Bank Cards
SAPS
An intelligent driven operation that was conducted by Crime Intelligent, Witbank Tactical Response Team, Middleburg Flying Squad and and a Tracking company led to the arrest of… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Grace Mugabe Testifies in Unlawful Entry Case
The Herald
Former First Lady Mrs Grace Mugabe broke down in tears as the late former President Robert Gabriel Mugabe's stolen suits and shirts were handed over to her during the trial of four… Read more »
Nigeria: COP29 - Over 50 Countries Endorse Plans to Promote Sustainable Tourism in Baku
Premium Times
The COP29 Presidency said it remains committed to advancing climate transparency under the Enhanced Transparency Framework. Read more »
South Africa: Eskom Reaches No Load Shedding Milestone
SAnews.gov.za
Eskom has reached a new milestone having recorded its longest stretch of not implementing load shedding in five years. Read more »
South Africa: Government Simplifies the Process to Apply for Spaza Shop Permits
SAnews.gov.za
Government has introduced a new standard draft by-law for township economies, which offers a simplified permitting and registration process. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Children Suffer Poverty More Than Adults - Govt
Vanguard
The Federal Government says Nigerian children suffer poverty more than adults and are likely to be deprived of all 10 of the multi-dimensional poverty indicators. Read more »
Somalia: Somalia's Parliament Passes Political Parties Bill in Overwhelming Vote
Shabelle
Somalia's Federal Parliament took a significant step towards political reform on Wednesday by overwhelmingly approving the Bill on Organizations and Political Parties. Read more »
Africa: Financial Inclusion - Nigeria Leads in Instant Payment System Inclusivity Index in Africa - Report
Premium Times
The State of Inclusive Instant Payment (SIIP) is an annual report published by the AfricaNenda Foundation. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Allocates N112 Billion to Safeguard Schools in Three Years - Minister
Premium Times
The minister said the government is committed to creating an environment where every child will have access to education Read more »
Nigeria: War of Words - PDP Chieftain Offers Advice to Obasanjo, Tinubu
Premium Times
Messrs Obasanjo and Tinubu were recently involved in a war of words over the worsening condition of Nigeria. Read more »
South Africa: Basic Education Laws Amendment Act Is Exactly What South African Education Needs
Daily Maverick
The noise surrounding two clauses of the Bela Act is drowning out what it could potentially mean for the education sector in South Africa - more equitable and accessible quality… Read more »
South Africa: Nelson Mandela Bay Manufacturers and Unions Cry Foul Over Eskom's Proposed Tariff Increases
Daily Maverick
Eskom's tariff increase application is 'an emergency situation'. Manufacturing industry tells Nersa they will have to fight to keep their doors open. Read more »
