November 24
Nigeria: COP29 - Nigeria, Others Criticise $300 Billion Climate Finance Deal
Premium Times
The final deal includes a fresh pledge by wealthy nations to provide $300 billion annually to poorer countries. Read more »
Rwanda: COP29 Falls Short of $1.3tn Climate Finance Demanded By Developing Countries
New Times
Wealthy nations have committed to providing $300 billion annually by 2035 to assist developing countries in addressing the impacts of climate change, following two weeks of… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Students' Enrollment in U.S. Higher Institutions Rises - Official
Premium Times
The number of Nigerian students enrolling into US higher institutions have increased every year for more than a decade except in the 2020/2021 academic year due to COVID. Read more »
Nigeria: #EndSARS - Sanwo-Olu's Aide Says Many TVC Arsonists 'Hunted and Executed'
Premium Times
The Senior Special Assistant on Media to Lagos State Governor, Wale Ajetunmobi, stated that the majority of the arsonists have been "hunted and executed". Read more »
Uganda: COP29 Adopts Baku Workplan to Elevate Voices of Indigenous Peoples, Local Communities in Climate Action
Nile Post
COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, resolved to elevate the role of Indigenous Peoples and local communities in global climate action with the adoption of the Baku Workplan and the renewal… Read more »
Africa: What's the Alliance of Civilizations and Why Does It Matter Now?
UN News
Wars grind on in Gaza, Lebanon, Sudan, Ukraine and beyond amid starvation and famine alerts and a sinister spike in online and offline hate, antisemitism and Islamophobia. Enter… Read more »
Nigeria: Ibrahim Gambari, the Iconic Scholar-Diplomat, At 80 [opinion]
Vanguard
IF Nigeria, our country, were to have been a place where ideas rule - as they do in developed countries and many emerging markets - men like Professor Ibrahim Agboola Gambari CFR… Read more »
November 23
Africa: COP29 Climate Talks Conclude With $300 Billion Annual Pledge, but Developing Nations Call Deal 'An Insult'
UN News
Rich nations pledged to contribute at least $300 billion annually to the global fight against climate change as UN climate talks came to a contentious end early Sunday morning in… Read more »
Africa: COP29's Final Day - Developing Nations Demand Climate Financing As Wealthy Countries Remain Hesitant
Daily Maverick
How much does cutting down on carbon emissions, by doing things like using public transport, walking or cycling to get to places, really save? COP29 was a good place to find out.… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: The Trial That Brought Down a Warlord
UN News
How do you bring a war criminal to justice? UN Video reported on the case of Sheka, the infamous leader of a feared armed group that raped and ravaged civilians in the Democratic… Read more »
Africa: Insights From Negotiator Into How COPs Move Needle Towards Healthy, Liveable Planet
IPS
Every year, the Conference of the Parties creates a global milestone for the climate movement, setting new standards and advancing action towards a net-zero planet to sustain all… Read more »
November 22
South Africa: Yaz Plus Birth Control Pills Recalled in South Africa Over Packaging Error
allAfrica
A serious packaging error has led to an immediate recall of a specific batch of Yaz Plus birth control pills in South Africa. Read more »
Africa: 2024 Deadliest Year Ever for Aid Workers, UN Humanitarian Office Reports
UN News
The death toll of humanitarian workers in 2024 has become the "deadliest on record", with 281 killed globally, the UN humanitarian affairs office, OCHA, reported on Friday. Read more »
Africa: Donald Trump Will Put America First - What Does That Mean for Africa? [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Donald Trump's return as the president of the US in January 2025 is expected to usher in a transformation of US domestic and foreign affairs. Read more »
Sudan: U.S. Politicians Aim to Block UAE Arms Deal Over Sudan Links
Dabanga
Two US Democratic lawmakers are pushing to block a $1.2 billion arms deal with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), accusing the Gulf state of supplying weapons to Sudan's paramilitary… Read more »
Nigeria: Reeling Back Nigeria's Hunger Emergency
WFP
WFP and partners call for collective action to prevent catastrophic food insecurity in Africa's most populous country Read more »
Kenya: U.S. Demands Answers On Besigye's Reported Abduction in Nairobi
Capital FM
The United States has called for clarity regarding the circumstances surrounding the abduction of Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye in Nairobi and his forceful return to… Read more »
Africa: Little Chocolate Lies - - How Lindt Undermined Its Own Claims of Excellence
Daily Maverick
Claims of its luxury chocolates being 'expertly crafted' were mere puffery, the Swiss manufacturer insisted, in order to slither out of a legal matter. Where does this leave the… Read more »
West Africa: Ecowas Convenes Experts In Accra To Update The Regional Infrastructure Master Plan [press release]
Ecowas
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) convened a high-level consultative meeting in Accra to deliberate on the update of its Regional Infrastructure Master Plan… Read more »
Africa: G20 Summit Ticks Most of the African Union's Boxes [analysis]
ISS
The AU was perhaps lucky that its first G20 was chaired by the like-minded Brazilian President Lula da Silva. Read more »
Uganda: France Invests Shs 1.12 Billion to Boost French Language Education in Uganda
Independent (Kampala)
The French government launched a major initiative to enhance French language education across Uganda. The two-year, Shs 1.12 billion project, known as the French Education… Read more »
Sudan: WFP Announces Major Surge in Food Aid Into Sudan's Hard-to-Reach Areas
WFP
WFP trucks arrive in famine-hit Zamzam camp in North Darfur; Over 700 trucks on the road to locations across Sudan Read more »
South Africa: Justice Minister Welcomes ICC Warrants of Arrest for Israel, Hamas Leaders
SAnews.gov.za
Justice and Constitutional Development Minister, Thembi Simelane, has welcomed the International Criminal Court's (ICC) issuance of arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister… Read more »
Southern Africa: SADC Extends Mission in DRC
Daily News
The summit expressed concern about the continued deterioration of the security and humanitarian situation in the country, reiterating SADC’s support to DRC towards resolving… Read more »
Africa: Intimidation And Abuses Fuel Fears Of Prince Harry Charity Investigation 'Whitewash'
Survival International
Campaigners have voiced concerns that an investigation into African Parks, the charity whose figurehead is Prince Harry, may result in a whitewash. Read more »
