November 14
Nigeria: Imo Category 'C' Election - Oyetola Inaugurates Inter-Ministerial Committee
This Day
Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has called for a comprehensive action in Nigeria's bid to be elected into Category C of the International Maritime… Read more »
Nigeria: Renewed Interest in UBA, Zenith Bank, 28 Others Lift Stock Market
This Day
The stock market segment of the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) yesterday closed on a positive note with a gain of 0.16 per cent as investors renewed interest in United Bank for… Read more »
Nigeria: Securing Nigeria's Infrastructure Through Innovation, Tailor-Made Solutions
This Day
In a world grappling with an ever-evolving landscape of security threats, Advonics Services Nigeria Limited has emerged as a leader in high-tech security solutions tailored to… Read more »
Uganda: Mangu Cash Lenders Threaten Deputy Speaker Tayebwa Over 'Stray' Loan
Nile Post
Deputy Speaker finds himself a subject of strange loan recovery caller who said he has been listed as a next of kin by a borrower he has no idea of Deputy Speaker of Parliament… Read more »
Uganda: Six Killed As Drone Rams Into Parked Sugarcane Lorry in Kakira
Nile Post
- At least six people were killed and eight others critically injured on Thursday morning when the commuter omnibus, popularly known as Drone, they were travelling in rammed into… Read more »
Uganda: Kamwenge District Pledges to Transform School Infrastructure
Nile Post
Kamwenge District has launched an ambitious initiative to improve school infrastructure, aiming to create better learning environments for students across the district. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Training of Staff to Operate Air Ambulances Begins
The Herald
The training of local pilots and medics who will be manning air ambulances, has started as part of efforts to transfer knowledge to Zimbabweans. Read more »
Zimbabwe: ZESA Holdings Assures Nation On Load Shedding
The Herald
ZESA Holdings has assured the nation that it is actively working on the technical faults at the Hwange Power Station that have resulted in power outages countrywide. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Treasury to Clear Zig57m Beam Arrears
The Herald
The Government has pledged to clear ZiG57 million in arrears it owes the Basic Education Assistance Module (BEAM), after a recent directive by the ruling Zanu PF to settle arrears. Read more »
Zimbabwe: 'New Products, Listings to Spur Vfex Activity'
The Herald
New products and listings expected to onboard the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange (VFEX) this will improve trading activity and liquidity, which has been an area of concern, market… Read more »
November 13
Africa: Ruto Says Africa's Resources Position It to Lead Global Climate Solutions
Capital FM
President William Ruto says Africa's natural resources and biodiversity place it in a unique position to lead global climate solutions, highlighting the continent's role beyond… Read more »
Somalia: Vote Counting Underway in Somaliland After Peaceful Election
VOA
Polls have closed across Somaliland after presidential elections, and it appears Wednesday's voting across the breakaway region has gone smoothly. Read more »
Senegal: EU Vessels to Stop Fishing in Senegal Waters After Accord Expires
RFI
The EU says it will not renew a fishing agreement between Brussels and Dakar following "shortcomings" over illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing. Read more »
Niger: Niger Embraces Russia for Uranium Production Leaving France Out in the Cold
RFI
Niger has called on Russian firms to directly invest in uranium and other natural resource production, following the collapse of relations with former colonial ruler France and the… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Govt Has Nothing to Do With Demolitions, Says Minister
New Zimbabwe
GOVERNMENT has distanced itself from the recent demolitions in Ridgeview, Belvedere saying it has ordered the Harare City Council to stop bulldozing houses built illegally in the… Read more »
Africa: Experts Push Contract Farming to Boost Africa Food Systems, Farmers' Income
VOA
As African farmers struggle with unpredictability caused by climate change, some are looking into contract farming, which involves growing a certain crop for a price set in… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Appoints Arita As New CBK Deputy Governor
Capital FM
President William Ruto has nominated Gerald Nyaoma Arita as the second Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), succeeding Sheila M'mbijiwe, who retired in June. Read more »
West Africa: Ecowas 9th CCC Meeting Underway in Banjul
The Point
The 9th ECOWAS Competition Consultative Committee (CCC) meeting is currently underway in The Gambia. Read more »
Nigeria: Infrastructure Takes 50% As Makinde Presents 2025 Budget to Assembly
Premium Times
The Speaker of the state's assembly, Adebo Ogundoyin, praised Mr Makinde for presenting "a comprehensive and forward-thinking budget proposal for 2025". Read more »
Sudan: Sudanese-Russian Cooperation in Oil and Gas Field
SNA
Minister of Energy and Oil Dr. Mohi-Eddin Naeem Mohamed Saeed has arrived in Moscow heading a high-level delegation from the ministry in the fields of oil exploration and… Read more »
Morocco: Moroccan Tourism Sets Record With 14.6 Million Arrivals By October 2024
MAP
Morocco has welcomed 14.6 million tourists by the end of this year's October, surpassing in just 10 months, the record for the entire year 2023, Minister of Tourism, Handicraft,… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Medical Consultants Declare Seven-Day Warning Strike
Premium Times
MDCAN is an association of medical and dental consultants who are specialists in various fields of medicine and dentistry, holding the highest qualifications in their professions. Read more »
Mauritius: Dr Navinchandra Ramgoolam Sworn in As Prime Minister of the Republic of Mauritius
Government of Mauritius
Dr Navinchandra Ramgoolam has been sworn-in as Prime Minister of the Republic of Mauritius, this afternoon, during a ceremony held at the State House, in Réduit. The newly… Read more »
Nigeria: NNPC Subsidiary Signs Gas Sale, Supply Agreement With Dangote Refinery
Leadership
The NNPC Gas Marketing Limited (NGML), a subsidiary of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), has successfully executed a Gas Sale and Purchase Agreement (GSPA)… Read more »
Rwanda: Economic Policy Reforms Could Spur Rapid Private Sector Growth - World Bank Report
New Times
Achieving rapid private sector growth in Rwanda is unlikely without far-reaching reforms to economic policies, a new report released on November 13, by the World Bank has shown. Read more »
