September 24
Africa: Amadou Mahtar Mbow - former Unesco Head and 1st African to Lead a Major International Organisation
allAfrica
Amadou Mahtar M'Bow, who served as the 6th Director-General of Unesco and the first African to head an international organisation, is being remembered for his leading role in… Read more »
Senegal: Decomposing Bodies Found on Boat Off Dakar Coast
allAfrica
On September 22, 2024, the discovery of a dug-out canoe with at least 30 bodies was made off the coast about 70km from Dakar. The national navy was informed and Immediately… Read more »
Africa: Passing of Amadou Mahtar M'Bow: First African to Lead an International Organisation (Unesco) [announcement]
UNESCO
The Director-General of UNESCO, Audrey Azoulay, expressed her deep sorrow at the news of the death of Amadou Mahtar M'Bow, former Director-General of UNESCO (1974-1987) and the… Read more »
Nigeria: The Battle of Edo State 2024 - a Review, By Reuben Abati [opinion]
Premium Times
A battle on the electoral turf has just been won and lost in Edo state, Nigeria. Governor Godwin Obaseki was elected as Governor in 2016 on the platform of the All Progressives… Read more »
Africa: Ghana Must Stop Galamsey Before It Sinks the Country [analysis]
ISS
Political interests must be set aside to prevent illegal mining from devastating the country's forests, farmland and water system. Read more »
Nigeria: It's Right Time to Get Rid of Petrol Subsidy - Dangote
Premium Times
"I think it is the right time to get rid of subsidy because all countries have gotten rid of subsidy," Mr Dangote said. Read more »
Nigeria: Petrol Prices, Constitution Amendment, Floods May Top Plenary Discussion
Premium Times
The Federal lawmakers went on two months recess in July. Read more »
Nigeria: Flood - What We Lost, How Nigerians Can Help Us - Maiduguri Teaching Hospital
Premium Times
The University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital sustained significant water damage and was forced to suspend its operations for two weeks. Read more »
Liberia: Sierra Leone Authorities Impound Plane With Fake Registration Number Reportedly Flying From Liberia to Mexico
FrontPageAfrica
On September 20, 2024, a plane with four crew members illegally landed at Freetown International Airport, reportedly en route from Liberia to Mexico. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Unemployment Rate Hits 5.3 Percent in Q1 2024 - NBS
Premium Times
According to the bureau, time-related underemployment in Q1 2024 was 10.6 per cent, showing a decrease of 1.7 per cent from the rate of 12.3 per cent recorded in Q3 2023. Read more »
Liberia: U.S. Justice Delegation Arrives in Liberia to Support Establishment of War and Economic Crimes Court
FrontPageAfrica
A U.S. interagency delegation has arrived in Liberia to support the establishment of a War and Economic Crimes Court. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Government Denies Claim That It Owns Yacht Spotted in St Tropez, France
Africa Check
INSHORT: Several social media posts have claimed that a yacht seen in the waters of St Tropez, France, belongs to the Nigerian government. The government has denied the claim. Read more »
Nigeria: FCT Police Take Custody of Suspect Accused of Taking Woman to Hotel for Ritual
Daily Trust
The FCT Police Command has confirmed that it has received from the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, FCT Command, one Joseph Efe (30) accused of taking a woman to an Abuja… Read more »
Nigeria: Drug-Resistant Diseases Threaten Food Systems, Health Security - NCDC
Premium Times
WHO estimates that AMR could lead to as many as 10 million deaths per year by 2050 if no effective measures are taken to address the issue. Read more »
Nigeria: Windshield Crack - Flight Was Smooth, No Panic Among Passengers, Air Peace Clarifies
Vanguard
A domestic carrier, Air Peace, has clarified reports that its aircraft flying from Akure, Ondo State capital, to Abuja suffered a windshield crack that led to panic among… Read more »
Nigeria: Suicide, Depression Rate in Cross River Alarming - Expert Laments
Vanguard
Suicide and depression have been described as ravaging evil wind destroying family, communities at large and must be stopped before further harm was done. Read more »
Nigeria: Leadership Crisis Responsible for Defections in Our Party - NNPP
Leadership
The leadership crisis at the national echelon of the New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP) is responsible for the defection of members from Nasarawa State. Read more »
Liberia: Ngafuan Highlights U.S. Contributions to Liberia
Liberian Observer
Finance and Development Planning Minister, Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan, has emphasized the significant role of the United States in Liberia's development during a courtesy meeting with… Read more »
Africa: Senegal President Faye Agrees to Support Raila's AUC Candidature
Capital FM
Raila Odinga's bid for the African Union Chairmanship has continued to gather momentum after President William Ruto secured support from Senegal President Bassirou Diomaye Faye… Read more »
Nigeria: Joint Probe of Economic Sabotage in Petroleum Sector Confirmed
Vanguard
The ad hoc committees set up by both the Senate and House of Representatives to probe alleged economic sabotage in the petroleum sector have settled for a joint investigation of… Read more »
Gambia: National Assembly Considers Nutrition Bill, 2023
Foroyaa
The National Assembly, on Monday, 23 September, 2024, completed the consideration stage of the Bill titled Nutrition Bill, 2023. Read more »
Gambia: Basic and Secondary Education Ministry and Free Education
Foroyaa
The Constitution has indicated in section 30 that, Read more »
Liberia: Leaked Conversations Reveal Minister Amin Modad Expressing Frustration Over Lack of Support From Partisans Amidst Corruption Allegations
FrontPageAfrica
A leaked conversation from a senior executive chatroom of the ruling Unity Party has surfaced, revealing concerns raised by Minister Amin Modad of the Ministry of Commerce and… Read more »
Liberia: Liberian Senate Hastily Passes Recast Budget During Night Hours, Withholding Shifting and Realignments Which Were Illegally Carried Out By the Executive Previously
FrontPageAfrica
In a hasty and shocking manner and form, majority members of the Liberian Senate Monday evening passed the recast National budget for Fiscal Year 2024, ignoring multiple issues… Read more »
Liberia: Justice Minister, Giaba Call for Stronger Enforcement of Anti-Terrorism Financing Laws
FrontPageAfrica
GIABA Capacity Building workshop on Countering Terrorism Financing (CFT) for National Stakeholders: Justice Minister, GIABA Demand Robust Enforcement of Anti-Terrorist Financing… Read more »