October 22
Africa: G24 Demands IMF and World Bank Reforms
Vanguard
...Calls for Greater Voice for Developing Nations Read more »
Nigeria: UK, Unmas Train Nigerian Police, Civil Defence
Daily Trust
The UK Government, in partnership with the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS), has provided Explosive Ordnance Risk Education (EORE) training to 75 members of the Nigerian… Read more »
Nigeria: Cardoso, Edun to Canvass Support for FG's Reforms At IMF/W'bank Meeting
Daily Trust
As the world faces a host of intertwined challenges- from climate change, pandemics, fragility, geo-political tensions, to debt distress- leaders of fiscal and Monetary Authorities… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Rukato Gains Invaluable Karting Experience in Italy
The Herald
The 2024 ROK Kart International Super Final was held at the South Garda kart track in Lonato, Italy, last weekend. Read more »
October 21
Burkina Faso: MSF Temporarily Suspends Activities in Djibo, Burkina Faso
MSF
Faced with ongoing security challenges that threaten the ability to carry out activities in Djibo, Burkina Faso, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has made the difficult… Read more »
South Africa: Defiant Taiwan Says It Won't Bow to South Africa's Demand to Vacate Pretoria Office
Daily Maverick
The foreign minister of Taiwan has told his country's parliament that SA is violating a 1997 agreement between the two countries. Read more »
Africa: Education and Gender Equality - Focus On Girls Isn't Fair and Isn't Enough - Global Study [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
For the past two decades, investing in girls' schooling has been hailed as a cornerstone of promoting gender equality in sub-Saharan Africa. Between 2016 and 2018 the World Bank… Read more »
Angola: Attorney General Defends Alignment With the Fight Against Organized Crime
ANGOP
The Attorney General of the Republic, Hélder Pitta Gróz, defended, Monday, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the alignment of Angola with the international criminal policy… Read more »
Gambia: 'Afrobarometer' Survey Shows Declining Trust for Public Institutions
Foroyaa
'Afrobarometer' is a pan-African, non-partisan survey research network that has been conducting surveys on democracy, governance, the economy, and society, since 1999. Read more »
Africa: African Caucus Meeting - African Caucus and the IMF Reaffirm Commitment to Strengthening Africa's Economic Resilience [document]
IMF
Mr. Wale Edun, Nigeria's Minister of Finance and Chair of the African Caucus, and Ms. Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), issued the… Read more »
Zimbabwe: French Investments Sign of Good Times [editorial]
The Herald
The growing investor interest in Zimbabwe under the Second Republic, and following a swathe of reforms to make investment easier and more streamlined, with as much as possible a… Read more »
Africa: Sanctions - Zim Enlists African Commission's Support
The Herald
Zimbabwe has implored the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights (ACHPR) to continuously raise concern about the negative impact of sanctions that were slapped on the… Read more »
Sudan: Finance Minister Leads Sudan's Delegation to IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings
SNA
Minister of Finance and Economic Planning Dr. Gibril Ibrahim leads Sudan's delegation to the 2024 annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group,… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa Bows to Chinese Pressure to Move Taiwan Office, Analysts Say
VOA
South Africa's decision to further downgrade relations with Taiwan, comes as the dominant political party, the African National Congress, or ANC, strives to reassure longtime ally… Read more »
Africa: In Ethiopia, UN Chief Advocates for Permanent Security Council Seats for Africa
UN News
Speaking in the Ethiopian capital on Monday, UN Secretary-General António Guterres reiterated his call for global institutional reform, highlighting the need for two… Read more »
Mauritius: National Audit Offices From Mauritius and UK Sign Technical Assistance Agreement to Improve Audit Capabilities
Government of Mauritius
The signature ceremony of a technical assistance agreement between the National Audit Office (NAO) Mauritius and NAO United Kingdom (UK), was held, this morning, at the Caudan Arts… Read more »
Nigeria: Air Peace's Heathrow Slot Request Came Late, UK Replies Keyamo
Daily Trust
The United Kingdom has finally responded to the threat by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo, SAN, to restrict its carriers out of Lagos and… Read more »
Nigeria: Ahmed Magaji - Exit of a Quintessential Diplomat
This Day
Aliyu Mohamed Gusau pays tribute to Ahmed Magaji, an administrator and diplomat of repute Read more »
October 20
Africa: Egypt Is Certified Malaria-Free By WHO
WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) has certified Egypt as malaria-free, marking a significant public health milestone for a country with more than 100 million inhabitants. The… Read more »
Rwanda: WHO Chief Commends Rwanda's Swift Response to Marburg Outbreak
New Times
World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has commended Rwanda's rapid and effective response to the Marburg virus outbreak, noting the… Read more »
Africa: World Takes Crucial Step to Make Peace with Nature
United Nations Biodiversity Conference
With some 23,000 pre-registered delegates representing almost every country on Earth, today's ceremonial opening of the 16th Conference of the Parties under the Convention on… Read more »
Nigeria: Arrest of #EndSARS Memorial Protesters Unacceptable - Amnesty Int'l
Daily Trust
A leading human rights group, Amnesty International, has condemned the arrest of protesters marking EndSARS anniversary at Lekki Tollgate in Lagos State. Read more »
Egypt: President El-Sisi Says Egypt to Review Situation With IMF If Escalating Burdens Persist On People
Egypt Online
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi highlighted on Sunday 20/10/2024 Egypt's program with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), noting that the country may "review the situation" with… Read more »
Ethiopia: African Defense Leaders Rally to Avert Security Threats
Ethiopian Herald
In response to the volatile global order and contemporary security challenges facing the continent, African defense ministers and military attachés convened a critical… Read more »
Africa: Unholy Alliance With Boomerang Repercussion
Ethiopian Herald
The Horn of Africa, a region rife with historical tensions and geopolitical complexities, appears increasingly vulnerable to destabilization. Central to this turmoil is Egypt,… Read more »
