September 23
Kenya: Kenya Supports Turning Haiti Mission Into Formal UN Peacekeeping Operation
RFI
Kenyan President William Ruto, on a visit to Haiti, said this weekend that he was open to Kenya's anti-gang mission in the country being converted to a full UN peacekeeping… Read more »
Somalia: Egypt Delivers Heavy Artillery to Somalia in Largest Military Aid Shipment Post-Embargo
Shabelle
A military cargo ship said to be from Egypt docked at Mogadishu's port on Sunday, delivering what officials describe as the largest shipment of heavy artillery and anti-tank… Read more »
Nigeria: Meteorologists Warn Of Nationwide Thunderstorms
Daily Trust
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has released a weather outlook predicting thunderstorms nationwide from Monday, September 23, to Wednesday, September 25, 2024. Read more »
Ethiopia: What Is Driving Egypt's Involvement in the Ethiopia-Somalia Standoff? [analysis]
Addis Standard
In early 2024, a major geopolitical event unfolded in the Horn of Africa with far-reaching consequences. Ethiopia and Somaliland signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 01… Read more »
Kenya: Police Use Teargas to Disperse Striking University Staff
Capital FM
Police were on Monday forced to lob tear gas canisters to disperse striking university staff who were marching in the Nairobi Central Business District(CBD). Read more »
Liberia: Government's U.S.$15m Off-Budget Expenditure in Nine Months Raises Eyebrow
FrontPageAfrica
At the inception of the 55th National Legislature of Liberia, a high-profile government official, speaking on condition of anonymity to a team of reporters said the national budget… Read more »
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Africa: The Africa-America Institute to Celebrate 40th Annual Awards Gala with Presidential Fireside Chat and Tribute to the Late H.E. Geingob, President of the Republic of Namibia and AAI Alumnus
AAI
AAI's 40th Annual Awards Gala to feature a Presidential Fireside Chat with H.E. Nana Akufo-Addo, President of the Republic of Ghana, and H.E. Joseph Boakai, President of the… Read more »
Liberia: Senate Committee Unveils 'Damaging Report' On Awarding Of Port Contract
Liberian Observer
A Special Senate Ad Hoc Committee constituted to investigate the Destination Inspection Contract, between the Government of Liberia and MedTech Scientific Limited, is recommending… Read more »
Uganda: Online Hate Speech Threatens Refugees' Safety, Well-Being - UNHCR
Nile Post
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has called for greater responsibility in using social media platforms, highlighting the rise of online hate speech and… Read more »
South Africa: High-Stakes Head of Health Post in Northern Cape Trapped in a Merry-Go-Round
spotlight
The Northern Cape health department has had several heads of department in the last five years. Spotlight unpacks the implications of this leadership instability and asks what it… Read more »
Liberia: Monrovia Grapples With Severe Flooding - City Government Pursues Sustainable Solutions
Liberian Investigator
The Management of the Monrovia City Government has expressed regret over the unprecedented flooding that has affected Monrovia and its surrounding areas from September 20 to 22,… Read more »
Nigeria: Minimum Wage - Federal Govt, Labour Finalise Consequential Salary Adjustments With MOU
Leadership
The federal government and the labour unions have reached agreement on the consequential salary adjustments arising from the new National Minimum Wage Act, 2024. Read more »
Somalia: Aid Reaches 2,000 Vulnerable Families in Somalia's Garasbaley District
Shabelle
The Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) has successfully delivered aid to 2,000 families in the Garasbaley district, which lies outside the Somali capital, Mogadishu,… Read more »
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Africa: Joint Mdbs Report - Climate Financing Hits Record $125 Billion in 2023
African Development Bank (AfDB)
Multilateral development banks (MDBs) including the African Development Bank announced today that their collective financing for climate action hit a record high of $125 billion in… Read more »
Eswatini: Kenyan-Built Fintech Breaks Traditional Banks' Stronghold in Eswatini
Independent (Kampala)
A Nairobi-designed digital wallet service is nipping at the heels of Eswatini's mainstream banks and telcos, proving that African expansion can be a gainful strategy for Fintech… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni @ 80
Independent (Kampala)
The nondescript village of Kijaguzo in Semuto, Nakaseke District, in central Uganda was a beehive of activity on Sept. 15 as government dignitaries, religious leaders and residents… Read more »
Liberia: Senator Mcgill, Commerce Minister Modad Accuse Each Other of Illegal Wealth Acquisition
FrontPageAfrica
Senator Nathaniel F. McGill of Margibi County has raised serious accusations against Liberia's Minister of Commerce, Amin Modad, alleging illegal wealth acquisition during Modad's… Read more »
South Africa: Pretoria Township Devastated By Fire
GroundUp
800 homes destroyed Read more »
Liberia: Senate's Special Committee Report On Alleged Budget Alterations Exonerates Senator Moye, Senate Committee On Ways, Means, Finance, and Budget
FrontPageAfrica
Monrovia A specialized committee of the Liberian Senate set up to investigate an alleged budget alteration has exonerated Bong County, Senator Prince K. Moye and the Senate… Read more »
Nigeria: Ini Edo Announces 'Fairy Tale' Wedding Date
Premium Times
Movie star Ini Edo broke the internet on Sunday morning when she posted a wedding announcement. Read more »
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Africa: Transport Forum 2024 - Enhancing Regional Connectivity Through Innovative Technologies for Economic Growth
African Development Bank (AfDB)
The African Development Bank Transport Forum, which is taking place in Abidjan from 18 to 20 September, set the tone from the outset by highlighting various challenges to be… Read more »
Mozambique: Malawi, Mozambique Set to Roll Out Trade and Security Facilitation Projects
Nyasa Times
The Malawi and Mozambique government's are set to roll out the two new projects that are aimed at promoting trade and security among the two countries. Read more »
Liberia: Boakai Calls for Reforms of Global Financial System
Liberian Observer
President Joseph Boakai has called for global financial reform to support development in developing nations--urging global stakeholders in the financial sector to see reasons and… Read more »
Egypt: Egypt, Uganda Discuss Prospects of Bilateral Coop.
Egypt Online
Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdelatty discussed with his Ugandan counterpart Jeji Odongo Sunday prospects of bilateral cooperation between Cairo and Kampala, and the… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda's Rhino Conservation Efforts Demand $11m Boost As UWA Prioritizes Habitat Management
Nile Post
The Ministry of Tourism,Wildlife and Antiquities (MTWA) in collaboration with the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), has called for an additional of $11 million to safeguard Uganda's… Read more »
Malawi: Malawians On Social Media Challenge Mutharika to Provide Evidence of Vote Rigging
Nyasa Times
Some Malawians have taken up on various social media platforms to ask former president Peter Mutharika provide details on his allegations on Saturday that President Dr Lazarus… Read more »
Zimbabwe: 33 000 Mozambicans in Zimbabwe to Cast Diaspora Vote to Choose President Nyusi's Successor
New Zimbabwe
An estimated 33 000 Mozambicans are expected to participate in upcoming harmonised elections as the oceanic State continues to embrace the diaspora vote. Read more »
Africa: UN Adopts Ground-Breaking 'Pact for the Future' to Transform Global Governance
ENA
The United Nations General Assembly has adopted a 'Pact for the Future', which UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres described as a landmark agreement that is a "step-change… Read more »