October 07
Nigeria: How States Are Managing the Devastating Effects of Flooding in Nigeria
This Day
Chuks Okocha explores how various Nigerian states are managing the devastating effects of flooding Read more »
Nigeria: How Multi-Billion Naira Illicit Arms Entered Nigeria 23 Times in 7 Years
Daily Trust
There are growing concerns among Nigerians and other critical stakeholders within the security sector over the rise in importation of illicit arms and ammunition, as well as drugs… Read more »
Africa: The God of All Things [blog]
CFR
Why a dangerous reliance on miracles matters for ethics and policy. Read more »
Cameroon: Cameroon Says Homeless Flood Victims Escaped to Chad As Fresh Floods Ravage Camps
VOA
Officials in Cameroon say fresh flooding has forced at least 70,000 people out of temporary camps that were set up for flood victims along the country's northern border with Chad… Read more »
Senegal: Senegal's Female Rappers Aren't Letting Obstacles Get in Their Way - Who the Rising Voices Are [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
In Senegal, rap music and hip-hop culture emerged in the 1980s, driven by the urban youth. It has grown to be one of the most popular music genres in the country. But what role do… Read more »
Nigeria: Enugu Govt Demolishes Another Multi-Million Building Linked to Kidnapping
Premium Times
Governor Peter Mbah-led administration in Enugu State has been demolishing properties linked to kidnapping and violent crimes in the state. Read more »
Ghana: Ghana Earns $3.94 Billion From NTE in 2023
GhanaToday
Ghana's Non-Traditional Exports (NTEs) recorded exponential growth in 2023, generating $3.944 billion in revenue. Read more »
West Africa: Red Sea Unrest Causes Heavier Shipping Traffic in Gulf of Guinea - IMO
Leadership
The International Maritime Organisation (IMO), over the weekend, said shipping traffic in the Gulf of Guinea (GoG), has increased due to unrest in the Red Sea. Read more »
Nigeria: NNPC Quits As Middleman in Dangote Refinery Petrol Purchase
Premium Times
This means NNPC will no longer be the sole off-taker, and marketers can now negotiate prices directly with Dangote Refinery. Read more »
Nigeria: How Nigeria Can Become Vaccine-Independent
Africa Check
Africa's dependence on imported vaccines was starkly illustrated by the Covid pandemic. But faced with recurrent outbreaks of diseases ranging from yellow fever and diphtheria to… Read more »
Liberia: CDC Youth League Wants Police Boss Dismissed
New Republic
The National Youth League of the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) has issued a strong call for the immediate dismissal of Police Inspector General Gregory Coleman, along with… Read more »
West Africa: MFWA Convenes Public Forum On the Law and Freedom of Expression in West Africa [press release]
MFWA
The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) will on Wednesday October 9, 2024, hold a public forum in Accra on the law and effective legal defence for journalists and human rights… Read more »
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Set to Receive 24m Barrels of Crude Oil in October and November
Vanguard
In a significant development, the Federal Government and Dangote Refinery have reached an agreement to pay for crude oil supplied to the facility in local currency. Read more »
Nigeria: Alleged Intimidation of Judges Hinders Fight Against Corruption - Tinubu
Vanguard
President Bola Tinubu has identified frivolous appeals, alleged intimidation of Judges by lawyers and judgments delivered on grounds of technicalities as some of the major… Read more »
West Africa: Nigeria Now a Democracy Without Functional Political Parties - Lukman
Vanguard
Salihu Lukman, the immediate past National Vice Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Northwest Nigeria, has expressed concern over the lack of functional… Read more »
Nigeria: Kano's Ado Gwanja Sings for the Ladies
Afropop
When Afropop visited Kano, Nigeria, in 2017, we met an ambitious, English-speaking student named Umar Musa Ali. He has since expressed keen interest in reporting to us about… Read more »
Africa: Cameroon Commemorates Global Literacy Day With Multilingual Education Emphasis and Innovative Tributes
African Union
The 2024 International Literacy Day (ILD) global celebrations took place in Yaoundé, Cameroon, on September 9-10, under the theme "Promoting multilingual education: Literacy… Read more »
Liberia: Ministry of Agriculture Supports Lowland Rice Project to Promote Urban Agriculture
Liberian Observer
The Ministry of Agriculture (MOA) has supported a lowland rice project to promote urban and peri-urban agricultural initiatives which was re-launched sometime this year by the… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Economic Potential Tied to Private Sector Synergy - Shettima
Leadership
Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed the federal government's commitment to fostering a strong partnership with the private sector to drive Nigeria's economic growth and… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Advocates Multi-Faceted Approach in Tackling Violence Against Children
This Day
The Federal Government has again advocated a multi-faceted approach in tackling rising incidences of violence against children in the country. Read more »
Nigeria: To Boost Food Security, Govt Partners Consortium On Soybean, Sugarcane Processing Plants
This Day
The Federal Government has expressed its desire to partner Trans Sahara Consortium's soybean and sugar projects' initiative, saying it is a game-changer for Nigeria's agricultural… Read more »
Nigeria: NAFDAC Workers Embark On Indefinite Strike Over Welfare Issues
Premium Times
Mrs Adeyeye said whether it is a matter of promotion or estacode, the agency has been following the rules and is committed to promoting the workers' welfare. Read more »
Nigeria: Ololade Ayelabola Shatters Guinness World Record in Bid for Fashion Inclusivity
Premium Times
The Computer Scientist aims to break a 41-year-old unbroken Guinness World Record for the longest distance walked on a catwalk by a model set by Irish models Robert Brown and… Read more »
Liberia: Purupeh Farm Wants Govt Invest More in Value Addition
Liberian Observer
Liberia's agriculture has experienced growth over the years, but the limited capacity of many agribusinesses to promote value addition is impeding the incomes of many smallholder… Read more »
Liberia: Tweah Risks Arrest
Liberian Observer
-- As US$8M bond reportedly Backfires Read more »