September 20
Uganda: Govt Considers New Plans to Fund Budget Amid Declining Donor Support
Observer
Last week, the ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development decried the growing decline of external financing in Uganda, warning that this could constrain government's… 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 »
South Africa: 25 Injured in Cape Town Train Derailment - South African News Briefs - September 19, 2024
allAfrica
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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 »
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 »
Kenya: Employment Court Halts Strike By University Staff in Urgent Suit By Councils
Capital FM
The Employment and Labour Court has suspended a strike called by the University staff under the Universities Academic Staff Union (UASU) and Kenya Universities Staff Union (KUSU)… Read more »
Nigeria: Poll - Edo Govt Declares Friday Work-Free Day
Premium Times
Over 2.2 million voters are expected to participate in Saturday's poll in Edo State. Read more »
Africa: COP29 - the Finance Cop Must Deliver for Africa - a Call to Action for African Negotiators [press release]
Greenpeace
As COP29 approaches in Azerbaijan, African negotiators have been urged to seize the moment to secure equitable climate finance for the continent. Greenpeace Africa and climate… Read more »
Uganda: MPs Sound Alarm Over Education Quality Amid Staffing Crisis
Nile Post
According to Mbale Woman MP Connie Galiwango, "There is one university operating at 12%, and Kyambogo is at least at 30%. What products are we getting?" Read more »
Malawi: Fresh Hope Grows for Malawi Banana Farmers After Virus Attack
VOA
Banana farmers in Malawi are beginning to recover from over a decade of economic hardship after the banana bunchy top virus, or BBTV, wiped out local banana varieties. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria to Import Ugandan Milk and Coffee
Nile Post
This development follows a visit by former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo to President Museveni. Read more »
Namibia: New Vehicle Sales Show Ongoing Decline in Passenger and Commercial Demand
Namibia Economist
Research and investment company IJG recently released its new vehicle sales analysis report which shows that 995 new vehicles were sold in August, an 8.2% y/y decrease compared to… Read more »
Morocco: Morocco Elected to IAEA Board of Governors
MAP
Morocco was elected on Thursday to the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for the 2024-2026 term, during the 68th regular session of the IAEA… Read more »
Nigeria: Withheld Salaries - Again, SSANU, Nasu Threaten Indefinite Strike
Premium Times
The unions announced a 'final three-week ultimatum' starting from 17 September 2024, warning that if their demands are not met, they will commence an indefinite strike. Read more »
Botswana: Botswana Grants Canadian Firm License to Mine Manganese
VOA
Botswana has awarded a 15-year license to a Canadian firm, Giyani Metals, to mine manganese, a metal used in the manufacture of batteries for electric vehicles. Read more »
South Africa: Prasa Corruption Investigations Get Pushback From MK Party MPs
GroundUp
The Special Investigating Unit presented its findings to Parliament on Wednesday Read more »
South Africa: Only 20 Percent of Public Works Targets Were Met in 2022/23
GroundUp
The Auditor-General's office on Wednesday told MPs that 107 projects were significantly delayed Read more »
South Africa: Scam - Be Wary of 'R6,000' Vacancies for Capitec Advertised in Unverified Social Media Posts
Africa Check
IN SHORT: South African bank Capitec is hiring for several positions via an unverified link, according to a number of social media posts. But it's a scam - Capitec advertises jobs… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda to Export Milk, Coffee to Nigeria
Nile Post
Uganda is set to start exporting coffee and milk to Uganda. Read more »
West Africa: Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency Seizes Minibus Full of Marijuana At Liberia-Sierra Leone Border
FrontPageAfrica
The Liberia Drugs Enforcement Agency (LDEA) has confiscated a minibus at the Liberia-Sierra Leone border in Bo Waterside, Grand Cape Mount County, during a routine search. The bus,… Read more »
Namibia: PDMlls for Urgent Parliamentary Action to Protect Debt-Ridden Namibians
Namibian
Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) member of parliament Inna Hengari says the growing number of Namibians who are in debt and struggle to pay their loans is concerning. Read more »
Southern Africa: 'South Africa Can Produce Up to 13 Million Tons of Green Hydrogen By 2050,' Says Zikalala
Namibian
Public Works and Infrastructure Deputy Minister, Sihle Zikalala, has revealed that since the gazetting of nine Strategic Integrated Projects (SIPs) by Infrastructure South Africa… Read more »