November 06
Ethiopia: Ethiopia - Arbitary Detention of Thousands in Amhara Region Must End Now [press release]
AI London
Makeshift detention camps across the Amhara region have been filled with thousands of civilians since September Read more »
Nigeria: Nnpp's Ajadi Congratulates Trump, Predicts Global Stability Under His Leadership
Daily Trust
Ogun State's 2023 New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP) governorship candidate and South West chieftain, Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, extended warm congratulations to newly… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan-Born Huldah Momanyi Wins Seat in Minnesota House of Representatives
Capital FM
Kenyan-born Huldah Hiltsley Momanyi has made history by securing a seat in the Minnesota House of Representatives. Read more »
South Africa: South Africa Companies Hopeful As They Participate in China International Import Expo
SAnews.gov.za
South African companies that have been assisted to participate in the 7th China International Import Expo (CIIE) have expressed optimism for what is to come out of the gathering. Read more »
Africa: India and China Vie for Leadership of the Global South - The Choice Hinges On Africa's Priorities and Values
Daily Maverick
Which of the two countries is better placed to champion Africa's developmental aspirations? Read more »
Africa: Trump Pushes Ahead of Harris With Second Swing State Win
Vanguard
Donald Trump pushed closer to victory over Kamala Harris on Wednesday, leaving the Democrat the narrowest of remaining paths to stop him scoring a stunning political comeback in… Read more »
Nigeria: Can Declares 3-Day Prayer for Peaceful Ondo Gov'ship Election
Daily Trust
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Ondo State has announced a three-day prayer session to seek divine intervention ahead of the November 16 governorship election. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Russia Seeks Labour From Zim to Boost Human Capital
The Herald
Russia is seeking labour from Zimbabwe to boost its human capital, especially in the construction sector, which is experiencing a boom as the country defies Western sanctions. Read more »
Ethiopia: From Addis to Washington - Ethiopian-Americans Torn Between Trump, Harris in Most Hyped U.S. Election
Addis Standard
In the days leading up to the fiercely contested American election, which resulted in Donald Trump being elected as the 47th president of the United States, discussions at… Read more »
November 05
Central Africa: Central African Refugees Return Home From Cameroon After a Decade in Exile
UNHCR
As the security situation improves in some areas of the Central African Republic, UNHCR has supported more than 12,000 refugees to return home from neighbouring countries this… Read more »
Africa: WHO Identifies 17 Pathogens As Top Priorities for New Vaccine Development
UN News
A new study by the World Health Organization (WHO) lists 17 bacteria, viruses and parasites that regularly cause disease as top priorities for new vaccine development. Read more »
Sudan: Sudan War Keeps Reaching Across Borders, Security Council Hears
UN News
In addition to driving a regional refugee crisis, the brutal war in Sudan is exacerbating instability in the contested region of Abyei, a senior UN peacekeeping official said on… Read more »
South Africa: Harris or Trump? South Africa's AGOA Fate Hangs in the Balance [analysis]
African Arguments
Facing Washington's wrath for her perceived anti-US foreign policy positions may not be as catastrophic as previously imagined. Read more »
Africa: India and China Vie for Leadership of the Global South [analysis]
ISS
Which of the two countries is better placed to champion Africa's developmental aspirations? Read more »
Ethiopia: U.S. Secretary of State Blinken Urges Political Dialogue Amid 'Growing' Violence in Amhara Region
Addis Standard
The U.S. Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, raised concerns about "growing violence" in Ethiopia's Amhara region and stressed the need for political dialogue during a phone… Read more »
Africa: World Holds Breath As U.S. Election May Redefine Global Order
Business Day Africa
The world is watching closely as Americans head to the polls on Tuesday in a high-stakes election that could shift the global balance of power, with the potential for profound… Read more »
Africa: How Elon Musk, the South African, Brought African Politics to America [opinion]
Capital FM
In the lead-up to the 2024 U.S. presidential election, one Africa-born figure stands out. A man who applies distinctly-African political strategies to the American landscape: Elon… Read more »
Mali: Drone Strike Deaths Must Be Investigated As a War Crime [press release]
AI London
Strikes occurred in Inadiafatane, in the Timbuktu region in northern Mali Read more »
Southern Africa: Botswana's Smooth Political Transition Shines Light On SADC [analysis]
SANF
"Our democracy has demonstrated, more than it has before, that this is a mature democracy." Read more »
Africa: Africa's Most Important Election Is Underway [analysis]
IPS
Africa has had a terrible record dealing with extreme poverty. The late Adebayo Adedeji, the legendary head of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), campaigned… Read more »
Nigeria: Mourinho Asks Fenerbache to Give Osayi-Samuel New Improved Contract
This Day
Fenerbahçe Coach, Jose Mourinho, has asked the Turkish giants to give Super Eagles defender, Bright Osayi-Samuel, a new and improved contract. Read more »
Gambia: Hon Fatou Kinteh Attends OIC High Level Ministerial Donors' Conference in Jeddah PS Kah With Hon. Fatou Kinteh
The Point
Honorable Fatou S. Kinteh, Minister of Gender, Children and Social Welfare attended the OIC High Level Ministerial Donors' Conference in Jedda, Saudi Arabia, to support the… Read more »
Egypt: 'Tons of Ideas!' - World Urban Forum in Cairo Hears Calls for Youth-Led Solutions to Urban Challenges
UN News
Young people gathered in Cairo for the World Urban Forum led calls on Tuesday for action to ease the housing crisis impacting billions globally, and to boost local action -… Read more »
Sudan: What Would a Trump or Harris Win Mean for Sudan? [opinion]
Dabanga
Kamala Harris of the Democratic Party and Donald Trump of the Republican Party are competing to win the current 2024 elections to sit on the Oval Office for the next four years, so… Read more »
Africa: US Elections At a Glance - What You Need to Know If You're in South Africa
Daily Maverick
In this Daily Maverick wrap for readers in South Africa, we gives some pointers, expertise and tips about the US elections Read more »
