October 20
Ethiopia: Enhancing Role of Diaspora in the Nation's Economic Development
Ethiopian Herald
According to sources obtained from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs about five million Ethiopian Diasporas are resided in USA, Europe, Canada, the Middle East and the rest of the… Read more »
Ethiopia: If We Are Not Part of the Solution, We Are Part of Our Problems [opinion]
Ethiopian Herald
If we are not part of the solution to the multi-faceted problems and challenges of this country, we are certainly part of the problem as there is no third way or an option to sit… Read more »
Ethiopia: Economic Reform Spurs Chinese Investment, Job Creation in Eiz
Ethiopian Herald
ADDIS ABABA - The Homegrown Macroeconomic Reform, implemented in late July, has positively impacted forex-dependent industrial manufacturers, according to Chinese firms operating… Read more »
Nigeria: Jigawa Tanker Explosion - I Lost My Son About to Wed - Dad
Vanguard
A bereaved father, Suleiman Sani, has narrated how he lost his 25-year-old son, Nura Suleiman, who was about to wed in last Tuesday's tanker explosion in Majia, Taura Local… Read more »
Nigeria: National Grid Collapses Third Time in One Week
Vanguard
·NERC to hold public hearing Read more »
Nigeria: Iwuanyanwu Organised Prayers for Me During Difficult Moments - Jonathan
Vanguard
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has revealed the father-son relationship between him and the late President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, who,… Read more »
Nigeria: Bonga Oil Spill - Court to Deliver Judgment On $1b Indemnity Claim
Vanguard
Victims and communities impacted by the Bonga oil spill of 2011 in the Niger Delta region may soon get justice as a Federal High Court in Warri, Delta State, prepares to deliver… Read more »
Nigeria: Frequent Collapse of National Grid an Embarrassment - Onuesoke
Vanguard
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Sunny Onuesoke, has described the frequent collapse of the national grid as a national embarrassment. Read more »
Nigeria: Super Eagles Star, Victor Boniface, Survives Car Crash in Germany
Daily Trust
Super Eagles and Bayer Leverkusen star Victor Boniface has survived a crash in Germany. Read more »
October 19
South Africa: Reflecting On Dr Tito Mboweni's Life
SAnews.gov.za
Former Minister of Finance and Governor of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB), Tito Mboweni has been remembered for his culinary skills, humour and as someone who was kind. Read more »
Nigeria: Gov Abdulrazaq Approves N70,000 Minimum Wage for Kwara Workers
Vanguard
The executive Governor of Kwara State Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has approved the new minimum wage of N70,000 as announced by the Federal Government of Nigeria, according to a… Read more »
Nigeria: How French Tech Lagos Empowered Women in Tech
Vanguard
Committed to fostering parity and inclusion, French Tech Lagos recently held a conference tagged, 'Empowering Women in Tech: A French-Nigerian Dialogue on Diversity, Leadership and… Read more »
October 18
South Africa: Tension High in Sharpeville Following Violent Protests - South African News Briefs - October 18, 2024
allAfrica
Tension High in Sharpeville Following Violent Protests Read more »
Tanzania: Who Is Tundu Lissu? Tanzania's Opposition Leader Is Fighting for Change in the Face of Fresh Attacks On Political Freedoms [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Tundu Lissu has become the face of opposition in Tanzania following his defiant and unrelenting criticism of the government. Since he came into the national limelight in 1995 when… Read more »
Africa: Internet Shutdowns - A Threat to Free Speech and Democracy in Africa [blog]
allAfrica
Internet shutdowns are a worrying trend in African countries, often justified during elections, protests, and periods of civil unrest, as measures to prevent the spread of… Read more »
Africa: If Your Child Is Watching TV and Playing Online Games, You Should Do It With Them - Here's Why [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Young children spend a lot of time using screens: watching television, playing on touchscreen apps, or Facetiming with grandparents. In fact, research on global screen time… Read more »
Africa: Africa Gets Its Chance to Lead the Commonwealth [analysis]
ISS
Africa takes the reins for the first time in 20 years, but will the new secretary-general adopt a more assertive stance? Read more »
Africa: African Port Growth Hindered By Poor Road, Rail Networks, Report Says
VOA
Africa has seen the capacity of its ports grow significantly over the years, but a report from the Africa Finance Corporation says the expansions, upgrades and investments have not… Read more »
East Africa: Tensions Rising in the Horn of Africa [blog]
CFR
In the Horn of Africa, the time is now for preventative diplomacy. Read more »
Uganda: Most Ugandans Struggle to Access Information On Taxes They Owe and How Revenues Are Used
Afrobarometer
Fewer than half think the government uses tax revenues for the well-being of its citizens. Read more »
Namibia: Central Bank Takes Steps to Promote Green Finance
Namibia Economist
The Bank of Namibia took the first steps to integrating sustainability into the country's financial system by hosting a thought leadership event themed "Leveraging Innovation for… Read more »
Liberia: Finance and Development Planning Minister Confirms Government's Efforts to Increase Civil Servants' Salary
FrontPageAfrica
Finance and Development Planning Minister Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan has reaffirmed the government's commitment to improving the financial status of civil servants. Read more »
Liberia: New U.S. Envoy Visits APM Terminals, Lauds Company's Contribution to Liberia's Economic Growth
FrontPageAfrica
The new U.S. Ambassador to Liberia, Mark Toner, paid a visit to APM Terminals Liberia, marking his first visit to the Freeport of Monrovia since his appointment. Ambassador Toner… Read more »
Malawi: Is Govt Planning to Raise Fuel Prices Again?
Nyasa Times
The Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) has announced that it is reviewing fuel pump prices to better align them with the actual landing costs of petroleum products. Read more »
Kenya: Saccos Urged to Strengthen Tech, Train Staff to Defend Against Cyberattacks
Capital FM
Saccos have been urged to enhance their technological infrastructure and train staff to better defend against the rising number of cyberattacks in the country. Read more »
