October 16
Nigeria: Ekiti Spends N14 Billion On Renovation, Construction in 203 Schools - Oyebanji
Premium Times
The Speaker of the state's House of Assembly, Adeoye Aribasoye, commended his colleagues for endorsing the governor for another term. Read more »
Nigeria: No More Cover-Up in Oil Industry, New Senate Petroleum Committee Chair Warns
Premium Times
The new Chairman of the Senate Committee on Petroleum Resources (Downstream) bemoaned the secrecy in Nigeria's oil industry and called for a change. Read more »
Egypt: Egypt Adopts Action Plan to Create Mechanism On Implementing Projects in Nile Basin
Egypt Online
The Egyptian Cabinet adopted on Wednesday 16/10/2024 an action plan to create a mechanism to fund studies, implement developmental projects and infrastructure in Nile Basin… Read more »
Somalia: UK Pledges £7.5m Boost to ATMIS, Total Support Reaches £77m
Radio Dalsan
The United Kingdom has announced an additional £7.5 million in funding to support the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), increasing its total contribution… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Legislator Calls for Mineral Beneficiation and Community Benefits, Criticizes Wealth Inequality
263Chat
Marondera Central Member of Parliament Caston Matewu has called for urgent reforms to ensure the country's natural resources benefit all citizens, rather than a privileged few. Read more »
South Africa: Prasa Dealt With the Foreshore Evictees in Bad Faith, Says Ndifuna Ukwazi Attorney
GroundUp
The rail agency has finally returned the group's belongings, but in poor condition, say the evictees Read more »
Nigeria: Shettima Heads for Sweden As Nigerians Await Tinubu's Return
Daily Trust
Vice-President Kashim Shettima is expected to depart Abuja on Wednesday for Sweden on a 2-day visit to represent Nigeria in bilateral engagements. Read more »
Nigeria: New National Anthem Resonates More With Nigerians - Govt
Daily Trust
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) says the new national anthem 'Nigeria we hail thee' resonates more with Nigerians due to its historical context and embodiment of Nigeria's… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Highlights Measures to Ease Liquidity Crisis
Capital FM
Treasury and Economic Planning Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has announced that his ministry is accelerating efforts to address liquidity challenges by collaborating with the… Read more »
Ethiopia: Five African Nations Including Ethiopia Account for Half of Continent's GDP, Report
ENA
In a striking revelation, a recent report by Voronoi, based on 2024 data from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), shows that five of Africa's largest economies-South Africa,… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Localization in Zimbabwe - a Critical Look At the Grand Bargain and Charter for Change
IPS
Localization has become a buzzword in international development, aiming to shift power and resources closer to the communities directly impacted by crises. Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopians Rate the Government's Economic Performance As Poor
Afrobarometer
Management of the economy tops the list of the most important problems that citizens want their government to address. Read more »
Zambia: Zambians Endorse Taxation, Say It Is Fair to Tax the Rich At Higher Rates to Support the Poor
Afrobarometer
But most citizens say it is difficult to find out what taxes they owe and how the government uses tax revenues. Read more »
Mozambique: Mozambique's 2024 Elections - 9 Major Challenges That Will Face the Next President [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The incoming president of Mozambique faces an array of interconnected problems deeply rooted in historical, socioeconomic and political dynamics. He must balance meeting immediate… Read more »
South Sudan: South Sudan Delegation in Port Sudan for Oil Export Restart Talks
Dabanga
A high-level delegation from South Sudan arrived in Port Sudan to discuss the long-anticipated resumption of oil exports following a seven-month suspension. The delegation, who… Read more »
Egypt: Egypt Eyes Major Infrastructure Investments in Somalia With High-Level Delegation Visit
Radio Dalsan
Egypt's Minister of Transport, Kamel El-Wazir, along with a delegation of Egyptian businessmen, is set to visit Somalia in the coming days to explore investment opportunities,… Read more »
Kenya: Capital a Investment Bank Eyes Diaspora Investors As It Rebrands
Capital FM
Capital A Investment Bank, previously known as Securities Africa Kenya Limited, has rebranded after recently receiving an investment bank license from the Capital Markets Authority… Read more »
Kenya: Banks Face Pressure to Lower Rates Following CBK's Recent Cut
Capital FM
Banks are facing increasing pressure to lower interest rates after the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) recently slashed the benchmark rate by 75 basis points to 12 percent with an aim… Read more »
Togo: Ghana Launches Free Mobile Roaming Services With Togo and Benin
GhanaToday
Ghana has introduced free roaming services with Togo and Benin, allowing citizens of these countries to enjoy local rates for calls, texts and internet access when traveling… Read more »
Malawi: Unending Fuel Fiasco - Malawi Faces Crisis As Shortages Resurface
Nyasa Times
A wave of frustration swept across major cities in Malawi this week as fuel shortages resurfaced, leaving queues of over 80 vehicles snaking outside service stations in Zomba,… Read more »
Africa: Cocoa Futures Surge Over 80 Percent As Adverse Weather Disrupts Harvest
Daba Finance
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Nigeria: Tanker Explosion Claims 90 Lives in Jigawa - Police
Vanguard
No fewer than 90 people were confirmed dead, following a petrol tanker explosion in Majiya Town, Taura Local Government Area of the state on Tuesday. Read more »
Africa: Aligning AfCFTA and Agenda 2063 With FOCAC in Charting Africa's Path to Economic Transformation
Capital FM
Africa stands on the cusp of an economic transformation that promises to reshape its place in the global economy. Central to this vision are three powerful frameworks: the African… Read more »
Somalia: Somali FM Grilled By Senate Committee On Diplomatic Affairs
Shabelle
Somali Foreign Minister Ahmed Moalim Fiqi was grilled by the Senate Foreign Affairs Committee, led by Senator Maryan Farah Kahiye, to delve into critical topics including the… Read more »
Somalia: 'Pearl Beach' Project - President Hassan Sheikh Sees a Prosperous Future for Somalia
Shabelle
President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud today laid the foundation stone for the Xeebta-luulka real estate project, marking a significant leap in urban development for Somalia. Read more »
