November 27
South Sudan: World News in Brief - Aid Challenges in Syria, Human Rights in Iran, Elections in South Sudan
UN News
Ongoing hostilities across Syria are intensifying an already dire humanitarian crisis, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has warned, amid reports of… Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame Receives Credentials of 11 New Diplomats
New Times
President Paul Kagame received letters of credence from 11 newly accredited envoys, at Village Urugwiro, on Wednesday, November 27. Read more »
Mozambique: U.S. Has Not Recognised Mondlane As Winner of Mozambican Election
AIM
Reports that US President-elect Donald Trump has recognised independent presidential candidate Venancio Mondlane as the winner of Mozambique's 9 October general election are… Read more »
Madagascar: The Republic of Korea Strengthens Its Commitment to Food Security in Madagascar
WFP
The World Food Programme (WFP) warmly welcomes an in-kind contribution of 10,000 metric tons of rice and a US$ 1 million cash contribution from the Republic of Korea (ROK),… Read more »
Egypt: President El-Sisi Meets King of Jordan
Egypt Online
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received on Wednesday 27/11/2024 His Majesty King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein of Jordan. The two sides held discussions with the participation of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Customs Returns 21 Stolen Vehicles Worth N1.8bn to Canada
Vanguard
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) yesterday returned 21 luxury vehicles worth over N1.8 billion to Canada after they were stolen and smuggled into Nigeria by a criminal syndicate. Read more »
Somalia: Somali Ambassador Presents Credentials to EU Council President
Shabelle
Khadija Osoble Ali, recently appointed as Somalia's Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the European Union, officially presented her credentials to Charles Michel,… Read more »
Africa: WHO Africa Regional Boss Passes On
New Times
The Regional Director elect of the World Health Organization (WHO) for Africa, Dr. Faustine Ndugulile, passed away early Wednesday morning while undergoing treatment in India. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Welcomes U.S.-Brokered Ceasefire Between Israel and Iran Backed Militant Group Hezbollah
Capital FM
Kenya has lauded the US-brokered ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah, a Shiite Muslim political party and militant group, reached late Tuesday. Read more »
Africa: Women Creating Wealth Graduation - a Celebration of Resilience and Impact [press release]
Graça Machel Trust
On 25 November 2024, the Graça Machel Trust, hosted the Women Creating Wealth programme graduation ceremony at the Maslow Hotel in Rivonia, Sandton. This landmark event… Read more »
Liberia: U.S. Funded Market Project to Empower Rural Women
Liberian Observer
The United States Government, through its Federal Assistance program is constructing a modern market for over 3,440 women in Zor Gbarplay, Nimba County. Read more »
Egypt: UNICEF Commends First Lady Entissar El Sisi's Great Support for Children's Rights
Egypt Online
The United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) thanked Egypt's First Lady Entissar El Sisi for sponsoring a ceremony marking the World Children's Day this year, and for her great… Read more »
Kenya: Ex-PS Macharia Kamau Named Chair of UN Peacebuilding Fund Advisory Group
Capital FM
Former Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Macharia Kamau has been named chair of the United Nations Peacebuilding Fund Advisory Group to oversee 50 million dollars annual… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Upholding Human Rights Essential for Ending Aids - UNAIDS
VOA
Ahead of World AIDS Day on December 1, the U.N. has released a report saying that upholding human rights is essential for ending the AIDS pandemic. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Miss World Zimbabwe - Beauty With a Purpose Takes Centre Stage
The Herald
As 12 gorgeous finalists compete for the coveted title of Miss World Zimbabwe, beauty, brains, and benevolence will come together in a breathtaking display of grace and… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Should Stop Taking Every IMF Prescription As the Gospel(2), By Rotimi Fasan [opinion]
Vanguard
The likes of Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, then Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy and now DG of the WTO; Charles Soludo, then Governor of the CBN and now governor… Read more »
Nigeria: Cuba - Embassy Pays Tribute to Fidel Castro
Daily Trust
The Embassy of Cuba in Nigeria on Monday paid tribute to mark the 8th anniversary of the "physical disappearance" of the country's late leader, Fidel Castro Ruz. Read more »
Nigeria: British Furniture Firm Debuts in Nigeria
Daily Trust
Timothy Oulton, the internationally acclaimed British luxury furniture and lifestyle brand, has debuted in Nigeria with a promise to revolutionise Nigeria's luxury and functional… Read more »
Zimbabwe: AfDB Working On U.S.$100m Facility for Old Mutual Zim
The Herald
The African Development Bank (AfDB) is working on a US$100 million facility to support Old Mutual Zimbabwe and its banking unit, Central Africa Building Society (CABS),… Read more »
Liberia: Ambassadorial Nominees Pledge to Advance Liberia's Interests
Liberian Investigator
On Tuesday, three presidential nominees for ambassadorial roles appeared before the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs for confirmation hearings. The nominees--Edward Appleton,… Read more »
Liberia: Liberian Embassy Bids Emotional Farewell to Ambassador Jeff Gongoer Dowana
Liberian Investigator
The Embassy of Liberia in Washington, D.C., bid an emotional farewell to Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Jeff Gongoer Dowana in a ceremony that celebrated his… Read more »
Angola: Angolan Head of State Congratulates Uruguay's President-Elect
ANGOP
The Angolan Head of State, João Lourenço, on Tuesday congratulated Yamandú Orsi Martinez on his election to the position of President of Uruguay. Read more »
November 26
Africa: Upholding Human Rights Is Key to Ending Aids By 2030
UN News
Ahead of World AIDS Day on 1 December, a new report by the Joint UN Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) highlights the critical role of human rights in ending the AIDS pandemic as a… Read more »
South Africa: South African Animation Directors Win An Emmy
Showmax
South Africans Jac Hamman and Sarah Scrimgeour directed Tabby McTat, which won the International Emmy for Kids: Animation in New York last night. Read more »
Benin: RSF Condemns The Presidential Interference Undermining Public Television's Editorial Independence [press release]
RSF
Since January 2024, an editorial committee comprised of members of the office of the presidency and three ministries has tightly controlled the information broadcast on public… Read more »
