November 02
Nigeria: Financial Autonomy - Nigerians Must Demand Good Governance From LG Bosses - APC Chieftain
Vanguard
Nigerians have been charged to demand good governance from elected local government officials across the country to justify financial autonomy granted the tier of government. Read more »
November 01
Africa: 'No, Long Covid is Not a Thing in Your Head, You're Sick' [interview]
allAfrica
allAfrica's Juanita Williams sat down with Professor Resia Pretorius, Stellenbosch University, who's been researching how blood clots form and the impact of inflammation for… Read more »
Ethiopia: No War to Access Sea, Says Ethiopia Prime Minister
VOA
As the dispute between Somalia and Ethiopia over sea access escalates, Ethiopia's prime minister on Thursday said his country was seeking access to the Red Sea "through peaceful… Read more »
Ethiopia: PM Abiy Hails Recent Macroeconomic Reforms As Foundation for an Era of Sustainable Growth Amid 'Unintended' Outcomes
Addis Standard
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed touted the success of the macroeconomic reforms introduced in late July by his administration during a parliamentary session on 31 October, 2024. He… Read more »
Morocco: Morocco Foils Attempted Drug Smuggling in Nador, Seizes Over 63k Psychotropic Tablets, 550g of Cocaine
MAP
Moroccan Security and Customs officials operating in the center of Beni Ansar (Nador) thwarted on Thursday evening an attempt to smuggle 63,074 psychotropic tablets and 550 grams… Read more »
Lesotho: Govt Loses Millions in Ha Belo Electrification Project
Lesotho Times
The government has reportedly incurred a loss of M49 million, with potential for even more losses, after the Lesotho Electricity Company (LEC) allegedly engaged an underqualified… Read more »
Africa: African Union 2025 Elections Are a Contest of Prestige and Clout, Not Continental Vision
People's Dispatch
The elections for African Union Commission Chairperson are set for February 2025, yet it seems that candidates' are more focused on the possible symbolic victory rather than a… Read more »
Africa: Mideast-North Africa Region Sees Surge in Global Investment Despite Conflicts
VOA
For the first time in years, the Middle East and North African region is seeing a surge in interest from international investors. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyans Applaud Government On Electricity Provision, but Many Rural and Poor Households Still Lack Access to the Grid
Afrobarometer
Majority of citizens support investment in wind and solar technologies, even if it leads to higher electricity prices. Read more »
Africa: The Change in African Vaccine Manufacturing Landscape
Africa CDC
New analysis from Africa CDC, CHAI, and PATH could inform future pathways Read more »
Nigeria: FIRS Opens Portal for Recruitment
Premium Times
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has announced the opening of its recruitment portal for new tax officers by inviting young and qualified candidates from across Nigeria to… Read more »
Liberia: Senate to Scrutinize Boakai's Budget Extension
New Dawn
The Liberian Senate's plenary has mandated its Ways, Means, Finance, and Budget Committees to advise the body on a communication from President Joseph Nyuma Boakai requesting an… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Govt Vows Action After Deadly Kuwadzana Road Accident
263Chat
Transport and Infrastructural Development Minister Felix Mhona, has vowed to enforce stricter road safety measures to protect the nation's commuters following a tragic accident… Read more »
Liberia: Road Pavement Using Soil-Based Pavement Material Introduced
FrontPageAfrica
A new technology for road pavement is being introduced to Liberia by Mr. Tae Hyung Lee, the Chief Technical Officer of New Mirae Construction Company Ltd. of South Korea in… Read more »
Liberia: Liberia to Host 32nd Regional Maritime University Board of Governors Meeting
Liberian Investigator
Liberia, through the Liberia Maritime Authority (LiMA), will host the 32nd Board of Governors (BoG) meeting of the Regional Maritime University (RMU) from November 5 to 8, 2024, in… Read more »
Liberia: Liberians Vow to Resist Proposed 40 Percent Electricity Tariff Increase
Liberian Investigator
Citizens across Monrovia and surrounding areas have vowed to ramp up resistance to power theft if the Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission (LERC) approves the Liberia… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Appoints Kiwanda National Chairman of Consultative Forum.
Nile Post
President Museveni has appointed Kiwanda as the National Chairman of the Consultative Forum, a constitutional body that brings together all political parties with representation in… Read more »
Uganda: Death Toll in Kigogwa Fuel Tanker Fire Reaches 31
Nile Post
The number of people who died following an explosion of a fuel tanker at Kigogwa along the Kampala- Bombo road in Wakiso district has reached 31. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Pledges Inclusive Development As Kindiki Takes Over As Deputy President
Capital FM
President William Ruto has pledged that his government will not leave any region behind in its development agenda, despite their voting patterns in the last election. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerians Urged to Declare Foreign Currency in New Govt Scheme
Premium Times
The government said the scheme will remain open for nine months from its commencement date. Read more »
Kenya: I Will Be Faithful and Loyal to You - DP Kindiki Assures President Ruto
Capital FM
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has pledged to do his best in his new role, assuring President William Ruto that he will not let him down. Read more »
Kenya: Court Upholds SRC's Decision to Cut Medical Interns Monthly Stipends
Capital FM
The High Court of Kenya has upheld the Salaries and Remuneration Commission(SRC) Directive to adjust the monthly stipend of medical interns. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Kuwadzana Accident - 'Reckless' Commuter Omnibus Driver Charged With Culpable Homicide As Death Toll Rises
New Zimbabwe
A commuter omnibus driver has been charged with culpable homicide following a fatal road accident along Harare-Bulawayo road, at the intersection of First Street and Bulawayo Road… Read more »
Nigeria: Amid Outcry, Presidency Defends Tax Bills
Leadership
In response to recent concerns raised by the Northern Governors' Forum regarding proposed tax reform bills, the Presidency has asserted that these initiatives are aimed at… Read more »
Nigeria: 32 Killed in Benue, Plateau Attacks, Oyo Building Collapse
Leadership
It was a black Thursday for the people in Benue, Plateau and Oyo States, where 32 people were killed as a result of gunmen attacks in North Central Nigeria and a building collapse… Read more »
