November 04
Ethiopia: Secretary Blinken's Call With Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy [document]
State Department
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matt Miller: Read more »
Kenya: U.S. Embassy Launches American Corner Mtaani At Kenya National Library
Capital FM
The United States Embassy has launched Sh9 million American Corner Mtaani hub at the Kenya National Library Service (KNLS) to support young Kenyan entrepreneurs and start-ups. Read more »
Ghana: Interior Minister Receives African Union Pre-Election Assessment Team
GhanaToday
A delegation from the African Union Commission (AUC) has visited the Ministry of the Interior as part of its measures to commence the evaluation of Ghana's readiness for the… Read more »
Egypt: Egyptian, French FMs Discuss Latest Developments in Lebanon, Gaza
Egypt Online
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty discussed in a phone call Monday with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot the latest… Read more »
Botswana: Congratulations on Historic Botswana Elections [press release]
State Department
Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of StateNovember 1, 2024 Read more »
Gambia: Govt Clarifies Memorandum Governing Spanish Circular Migration Programme
Foroyaa
Press Release Dated: 31st October, 2024 Read more »
Nigeria: Gombe Signs MOU With Chinese Firm for 100mw Solar Energy Plant
Daily Trust
The Gombe State government at the weekend signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China18th Engineering, an international engineering firm, to build a 100-megawatt solar… Read more »
Liberia: IMF Commits to Liberia
New Dawn
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) reiterates its commitment to supporting Liberia's economic development with an initial US$5.8 million disbursement. Read more »
Egypt: Investment Minister Participates in Meetings of Standing Committee of Comcec of Oic in Turkey
Egypt Online
Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Hassan el-Khatib left Cairo Monday heading to Turkey to participate in the meetings of the 40th session of the Council of Trade Ministers… Read more »
November 03
Somalia: Somali Foreign Minister, UN Envoy Discuss New UN Mission and Election Plans
Radio Dalsan
Somali Foreign Minister Ahmed Moalim Fiqi met with James Swan, the Acting Special Representative of the United Nations in Mogadishu, on Saturday to discuss the newly launched… Read more »
Somalia: African Union Soldiers Killed in Al-Shabab Mortar Attack
VOA
Two African Union soldiers were killed and a third one injured by an al-Shabab mortar attack Sunday on their base inside the perimeters of Mogadishu's international airport. Read more »
Africa: Big Companies Profit From Poverty but Aren't Obliged to Uphold Human Rights. International Law Must Change - Scholar [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
There is some disagreement among legal practitioners and scholars about whether corporations have duties under international law. Read more »
Africa: Post-Election Violence Looms in United States As Washington State Puts National Guard On Standby
This Day
* Intelligence agencies warn of Russian interference in election campaigns Read more »
South Africa: President Congratulates President-Elect Duma of Botswana
SAnews.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa has offered his warm congratulations to His Excellency President-Elect Duma Boko and the government and people of the Republic of Botswana on the success… Read more »
Sudan: Visit By Sudan's Ex-PM Hamdok Sparks Mass Demo in London
Dabanga
Chants of "Hamdok to the ICC" rang out from a throng of hundreds of protesters, who gathered outside Chatham House policy institute in central London on Thursday, where former… Read more »
Nigeria: Canada-Based Nigerian Researcher Champions Sustainable Solutions to Cut Emissions
Vanguard
Dickson Omobola Read more »
Nigeria: LERD to Participate At UN-Habitat World Urban Forum
Vanguard
The Institute for Environment Research and Development (IERD), a research institute registered by the federal government of Nigeria is set to participate in the UN-HABITAT World… Read more »
Nigeria: UK Strengthens Defence Ties With Nigeria As RFA Lyme Bay Docks in Lagos
Vanguard
The UK Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) vessel, RFA Lyme Bay, recently docked at Premier Port, Apapa Quays, Lagos, Nigeria, marking a key advancement in the UK-Nigeria Security and… Read more »
Nigeria: Apologies Not Always Enough [opinion]
Vanguard
The dictionary describes an apology as a written or spoken expression of one's regret, remorse, or sorrow for having insulted, failed, injured, or wronged another. Read more »
Africa: Preparing for the Effect of America's Historic Poll
This Day
No matter who wins the November 5th presidential election in the United States of America, history will be made. If Kamala Harris carries the day, she will become America's first… Read more »
Nigeria: Politics of Membership of International Organisations - The Case of Nigeria in Brics
This Day
Membership of any national or international organization is, more often than not, a resultant from political decisions, because it is first a matter of choice between joining and… Read more »
November 02
Sudan: Sudan's Civil War Grows More Brutal As UN Details Horrific Sexual Violence
RFI
Sudan's brutal civil war shows no signs of slowing, with reports of escalating atrocities and rampant sexual violence threatening to destroy entire communities. Harrowing accounts… Read more »
Africa: 85% of Journalist Killings Go Unpunished
UN News
Between 2006 and 2024, over 1,700 journalists have been killed around the world, and around 85 percent of the cases did not make it to court, according to a report by the UN… Read more »
Africa: Amerikkka On Full Electoral-Historical Display [column]
Daily Maverick
Perhaps the most consequential election in US history will be taking place on 5 November, and its outcome is anyone's guess. Although, if we are being honest, we already know what… Read more »
Egypt: World Urban Forum - the Search for Solutions to the Global Housing Crisis Moves to Cairo
UN News
As the world's population moves inexorably and rapidly to ever larger cities, how can we make sure that urban environments are sustainable and safe for their citizens? These… Read more »
