October 24
Namibia: Work Stoppage Ordered At Windhoek Airport Road Construction After Fatal Accident
Namibian
The Ministry of Labour, Industrial Relations and Employment Creation has instructed the construction company Zhongmei Engineering Group to stop its work on the airport road… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Rwandan-Backed M23 Rebel Group Seeks Local Power in DRC, Not Just Control Over Mining Operations [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The violence wrought by the Rwandan-backed rebel group M23 Movement is often narrowly framed as intended to control eastern Democratic Republic of Congo's resource-rich mining… Read more »
Liberia: Who Is Trying to Influence Oil Block Bid for Nigerian Businessman Eze?
Liberian Investigator
In early October, Rustonlyn Suacoco Dennis, President and CEO of the National Oil Company of Liberia (NOCAL), extended an invitation to international oil and gas investors during… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Blames Hoarders For Driving Inflation
Daily Trust
Hoarders of grains have been identified as significant contributors to food inflation in the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Investing in Monetizable Skills'll Help GDP, Expert Advises FG
Vanguard
The President Bola Tinubu-led government and other African leaders have been urged to emulate China by massively investing in employable and monetizable skills in youths to… Read more »
Liberia: Ethiopian Airlines Reopens Routes to Monrovia
Liberian Observer
Ethiopian Airlines, the largest carrier in Africa, is excited to announce the resumption of its passenger services to Monrovia, Liberia, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening… Read more »
Kenya: Employers Asked to Register Staff With Social Health Authority
Business Day Africa
The government has implored on employers to declare their employees under the Social Health Authority (SHA) to make them eligible to benefit from the scheme. Read more »
Africa: Brics Summit - Guterres Underscores Bloc's Role in Boosting Global Cooperation
UN News
The BRICS intergovernmental organization can play a stronger role in strengthening multilateralism for global development and security, UN Secretary-General António Guterres… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Bureau Launches Investigation Into Helicopter Crash
Premium Times
"The operator indicated that the helicopter had 2 hours and 15 minutes of fuel endurance." Read more »
Nigeria: Businessman Nasiru Danu Wins Defamation Suit Against Sahara Reporters
Premium Times
Justice Zubairu awarded additional N15 million to Nasiru Danu as aggravated and exemplary damages. Read more »
Nigeria: Helicopter Carrying Eight Passengers Crashes in Nigeria, Three Deaths Confirmed
Premium Times
"Search and rescue missions are currently ongoing. So far, three bodies have been recovered," NNPC said. Read more »
Nigeria: Why Nigeria's Oil Reserves Are Not Growing - Minister
Premium Times
"For the past few years, Nigeria hasn't actually done much on exploration and that is why our reserves are not growing," Mr Lokpobiri said. Read more »
South Africa: Alleged Diamond Investment Scammers Appear in Court [press release]
SAPS
Nine accused, Louis Petrus Liebenberg (60) his wife Desiree Liebenberg (50), Magdelena Petronella Kleynhans (54), Johannes Petrus Badenhorst (41), Helena Dorothea Amy Schulenburg… Read more »
Sudan: Sudan, Egypt Agree On Roadmap to Develop Bilateral Relations
SNA
Sudan and Egypt have agreed to develop a roadmap for developing bilateral relations, particularly in the cultural and media fields, and to come up with an understanding on… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe to Sign Nine Bilateral Air Service Agreements in Malaysia
The Herald
Zimbabwe is expected to sign nine bilateral air services agreements during the ongoing International Civil Aviation Organisation Air Services Negotiation Event (ICAN 2024) being… Read more »
Nigeria: Global Economy Resilient but High Public Debts, Uncertainty Remain - IMF
Premium Times
The IMF said it will continue to adapt to serve its members with tailored policy advice, financial lifelines when needed, and capacity development. Read more »
Nigeria: CBN Counters House of Reps, Says No Deadline On Old Naira Notes
Leadership
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said that there is no plan to stop the circulation of the old denominations of Naira banknotes. Read more »
Namibia: Kunene Conservation Group Calls for End to Mining in Black Rhino Habitat
Namibian
A conservation group from Khorixas in the Kunene region has called on the government to help stop mining activities that could pose a threat to highly endangered black rhinos. Read more »
Rwanda: MPs in Agriculture-Focused First Citizen Outreach Tour
New Times
Members of Parliament in the Lower House on October 24 commenced nationwide field visits to assess the progress of the 2025A agricultural season, according to a statement from… Read more »
Uganda: Ugandan Delegation Flies to Serbia to Reactivate Trade Agreement Signed in 1963
Nile Post
A Ugandan delegation, led by General Wilson Mbasu Mbadi, Minister of State for Trade, Industry, and Cooperatives, is in Serbia for the Joint Commission for Trade Cooperation… Read more »
Nigeria: Bodies of 3 Oil Workers Recovered, 5 Missing As Helicopter Crashes in Rivers
Leadership
Three bodies have been recovered while search operations were ongoing as a helicopter, Sikorsky SK76 with registration 5NBQG, operated by East Wind Aviation, crashed into the… Read more »
Nigeria: Shettima Pulls Out of Commonwealth Summit As 'Foreign Object' Hits His Plane in U.S.
Daily Trust
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has aborted his trip to the 2024 Commonwealth Heads of Government Summit in Samoa. Read more »
Africa: UK-Funded Unitaid Launches Initiative to Boost Medical Oxygen Access in Sub-Saharan Africa
Capital FM
This week, Unitaid, funded by the UK government, announced a significant US$22 million investment to support the establishment of Africa's first regional liquid oxygen… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Active Engagement in BRICS Would Uplift Its Diplomatic Stance, Multilateralism - Ambassador Terekhin
ENA
Ethiopia's active engagement in BRICS would uplift its diplomatic posture and multifaceted collaboration with member Countries of the bloc, Russian Ambassador to Ethiopia Evgeny E.… Read more »
Somalia: Turkish Delegation Arrives in Somalia for Joint Energy Exploration
Shabelle
Somalia's Minister of Petroleum Abdirizak Mohamed and State Minister for Defence Omar Ali welcomed a high-ranking Turkish delegation at Adan Abdulle International Airport in… Read more »
