December 11
Ghana: Ghana's Anti-LGBT Push Will Harm Its Democracy [guest column]
allAfrica
Events in recent months have raised fear among Ghana’s human rights activists, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people, and allies. Read more »
South Africa: Govt Seeks Legal Help on Load Shedding Deadline - South African News Briefs - December 11, 2023
allAfrica
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Kenya: Kenya Power Says Electricity Restored in Most Parts of the Country
Capital FM
Kenya Power has announced that they have managed to restore power in most parts of the country, and restoration of power in the coast and the remaining sections of Nairobi is still… Read more »
Liberia: 30 Percent of Children Are Malnourished
New Dawn
A demographic health survey conducted by the Ministry of Health has revealed that 30 percent of children under the age of five years are malnourished. Read more »
Mauritania: Egypt, Mauritania Invoked UNGA Resoluton 377 to Address Gaza Genocide [press release]
Permanent Mission of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania to the United Nations
The Arab Republic of Egypt and the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, in our respective capacities as Chair of the Arab Group and Organization for Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Group at… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu's 2024 Budget Offers Little to No Hope
Premium Times
A review of Mr Tinubu's 2024 budget shows it violates Nigeria's fiscal law and offers little hope of a better future for citizens. Read more »
Kenya: Rice Farmers Counting Heavy Losses Due to Floods
Capital FM
Rice farmers within the West Kano Irrigation Scheme are staring at a Sh50 million loss after flood water marooned rice under farms. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Investor Raises Alarm Over Changing Banking Trends On Borrowing
Capital FM
In a surprising twist within Kenya's banking sector, a notable shift is underway as financial institutions increasingly target guarantors rather than primary borrowers when loans… Read more »
Liberia: Koijee Makes US Sanctions List
New Dawn
The U.S. Government has sanctioned Monrovia Mayor and Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) Secretary General Jefferson Koijee for serious human rights abuse and corruption,… Read more »
South Africa: Imposter Caught in Gauteng Matric Exam
Scrolla
Officials at exam centres across Gauteng had a tough time this year trying to stop learners from cheating. Read more »
Uganda: Health, Water, and Education Top Problems Ugandan Youth Want Government to Address
Afrobarometer
Young citizens' approval of government performance on these priorities has declined since 2019. Read more »
Nigeria: Governor UBA Sani's Sublime Leadership Qualities in Time of Crises By Dauda Gora [opinion]
Premium Times
Mr Sani's response to the incidents in Tudun Biri exemplifies his role as a blessing and a true leader Read more »
Egypt: SIS - Foreign Media Consensus On Safety, Regularity On Day One of Elections
Egypt Online
State Information Service (SIS) issued its first report on its monitoring of what foreign media publishes about the presidential elections. Read more »
Rwanda: COP28 - Youth Call for Urgent Action On Climate Finance
New Times
Nearly 1 in 6 children worldwide are exposed to cyclones, while 1 in 7 are exposed to riverine flooding. Read more »
Nigeria: Vandals Attack Transmission Line - TCN
Premium Times
The TCN General Manager Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, made this known in a statement. Read more »
Malawi: DPP Must Foster Unity, We Need a Strong and Robust Opposition in a Democracy--Joshua Chisa Mbele
Nyasa Times
Political and social issues commentator, Joshua Chisa Mbele has described the in-house leadership conflict in the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) as political implosion. Read more »
Malawi: Warning of Heatwave Over Southern Region
Nyasa Times
The Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services is alerting the public to expect prolonged period of hot and uncomfortable weather that will persist in most parts of… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Thrilled to Host 2024 FIA General Assembly
New Times
Kigali was on December 8 confirmed as the host city for the 2024 General Assembly of the World Motorsport governing body (FIA) in a landmark development which various stakeholders… Read more »
Africa: Homegrown Solutions Will Secure Water for Africa, Says Dr.Mugisha
Nile Post
Dr. Eng. Silver Mugisha who is the president of the African Water and Sanitation Association (AfWSA) has urged water supply and sanitation sector players in Africa to innovate… Read more »
East Africa: Over 300 Kenyan MSMEs Showcase Products at EAC Trade Fair
Capital FM
Over 300 MSMEs from all 47 counties are representing Kenya during the ongoing 23rd Edition of the East African Community (EAC) Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Trade… Read more »
Nigeria: Adjustment in Customs Exchange Rate Will Hurt Businesses - CPPE
Premium Times
This is not a good time for the CBN to increase the exchange rate for the computation of import duty and the clearing of cargo by importers, CPPE said. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa Close to Achieving Two-Thirds Parliamentary Majority
New Zimbabwe
President Emmerson Mnangagwa is close to getting a two-thirds majority in Parliament, with fears Zanu PF will possibly amend Zimbabwe's constitution and ensure he stays in office… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Foil Kidnap Attempt in Katsina, Kill Three Suspects
Premium Times
The kidnap attempt happened along the Dutsinma-Kankara highway. Read more »
South Africa: 'Her Sisters Went Shopping While Zahara Was Fighting for Her Life'
Scrolla
Zahara's two sisters allegedly stole her bank cards and splurged her money on a shopping spree while her husband was struggling to pay her medical bills. Read more »
December 10
Africa: Conflict, Crisis Show Barriers to Health for World's Poor [guest column]
allAfrica
Seventy-five years ago, in the ashes of World War Two and the unprecedented human suffering it caused, nations laid out a way to build "the foundation of freedom, justice and peace… Read more »
