November 07
Benin: Hustle Culture Emerges in Benin in Face of High Graduate Unemployment
IPS
At just 11 years old, with a heavy heart, Louis peered up at his parents and said goodbye. He was leaving his small village in northern Benin to live with his uncle in Parakou,… Read more »
West Africa: Nigeria Prepares for Election Into International Maritime Organisation
Vanguard
Nigeria is set to contest for a seat in the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council under Category C, a strategic move with significant potential for both the country and… Read more »
Nigeria: CSOs Seek End to Petrol Importation
Leadership
A coalition of civil society organisations has called for the end of importing petroleum products to support the country's local refineries. Read more »
Nigeria: Road Accidents - Forty-Three People Die in 10 Months in Imo - FRSC
Premium Times
The agency disclosed this on Thursday in Owerri. Read more »
Africa: Bitcoin Hits All-Time High As U.S. Election Results Drive Volatility
Daba Finance
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South Africa: Injured Mister Sweet Workers Yet to Be Compensated
GroundUp
Casual worker claims he did not get any training before he got the job Read more »
South Africa: Court Bid to Block TotalEnergies Gas Project Off West Coast
GroundUp
Fishers and activists want government to reverse environmental authorisation Read more »
Africa: Record Heat Persists As WMO Calls for Urgent Services and Investment Boost
UN News
The world is experiencing unprecedented warming with 2024 poised to become the hottest year on record, surpassing the previous record in 2023, according to new data released by the… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda's Coffee Sector Faces Uncertain Future As UCDA Set to Be Dissolved
Nile Post
Uganda's coffee industry is facing a period of change as the government prepares to dissolve the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA), sparking a heated debate in Parliament… Read more »
Namibia: More Investment in Hydrogen Required
Namibian
Energy demand from the production of hydrogen could strain Namibia's supply of renewable energy and may not address the high cost of energy in the foreseeable future. Read more »
Uganda: Closure of Zero-Grazing Cattle Project in Kampala
Nile Post
The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has officially closed down a zero-grazing cattle project located on Plot 9, Elgon Terrace, in the affluent Upper Kololo… Read more »
Ghana: Inflation in October Increases Marginally to 22.1 Percent
Ghanaian Times
The country's year-on-year inflation rate rose marginally to 22.1 per cent in October 2024 from 21.5 per cent in September, 2024. Read more »
Ghana: We Cannot Win Galamsey War Without Commitment - Ken Ashigbey
Ghanaian Times
The fight against illegal mining, also known as galamsey will never be won if Ghanaians fail to show strong commitment against it, Dr Kenneth Ashigbey, the Convenor of Ghana… Read more »
Zimbabwe: VP in Bulawayo for Continental Construction Conference
The Herald
Vice President Dr Constantino Chiwenga has arrived at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair grounds in Bulawayo where he is expected to deliver the keynote address at this year's… Read more »
South Africa: Treasury Publishes Operating Budgets for Municipalities
SAnews.gov.za
National Treasury has published on its website the operating and capital budgets of municipalities, as adopted by their respective councils. Read more »
Kenya: First Ladies Endorse Fossil Fuels Non-Proliferation Treaty, Champion for Renewable Energy Transition
Capital FM
The County First Ladies Association (CFA) has endorsed the Fossil Fuels Non-proliferation treaty in supporting an urgent need for action towards an equitable transition from fossil… Read more »
Kenya: Kampala-Bound Bus Catches Fire in Naivasha, No Injuries
Capital FM
A Kampala-bound bus operated by Simba Coach Company caught fire and burst into flames at Morendat, between Naivasha and the Gilgil Toll Station. Read more »
Nigeria: FRSC Warns Against Reckless Driving, As Crash Claims Life in Lagos
Vanguard
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Lagos Sector Command, says a fatal accident involving multiple vehicles on the Kara Bridge section of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway has claimed… Read more »
Uganda: President Museveni to Address Nation Amidst Coffee Spills and Chills
Nile Post
After a handful of missives distributed via his social media handles, President Museveni is now scheduled to address the nation in what could be a rejoinder of his stance on the… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Looks to Bolstering Ties With Canada
Nile Post
For the first time, Uganda's High Commission in Ottawa has joined Canada's national economic tour, spotlighting the East African country's commitment to cross-continental… Read more »
Nigeria: Boat Capsize - NIWA Rescues 2 Sand Miners On Transit in Calabar
Vanguard
The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Calabar Area Office, has rescued two sand miners whose boat capsized on transit. Read more »
Nigeria: Report Cases of Dangerous Driving, FRSC Tells Passengers
Daily Trust
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has charged passengers to report commercial drivers driving dangerously as 80 per cent of vehicles involved in road crashes were commercial… Read more »
Liberia: 'Hunger Is Killing Us' - Physically Challenged Cry for Employment
Liberian Investigator
People with Disabilities (PWDs) make up 16 percent of Liberia's population, according to Unicef. However, challenges continue to abound for them. Read more »
Nigeria: Oil Marketers Seek to Dismiss Dangote Refinery's Suit
Premium Times
The marketers requested that the court dismiss Dangote's claims, insisting that competitive practices are essential to Nigeria's economic health and the oil sector's viability. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Communications Authority Under Fire Over Lack of Consumer Protections for Data Expiries, Internet Disruptions
Capital FM
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) is in the spotlight over insufficient measures to protect consumers from data bundle expirations and frequent internet disruptions by… Read more »
