November 08
Africa: Innovative Financing to Unlock Africa's Blue Economy
Africa Renewal
Countries can leverage on creative financial tools such as debt swaps, green bonds, blues bonds, and others, to unlock resources needed to protect marine ecosystems, drive economic… Read more »
South Africa: Being Black in the World - a Tribute to Pioneering South African Psychologist Chabani Manganyi [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Professor Noel Chabani Manganyi, who has died at the age of 84, was a torchbearer in psychology, literature and African intellectual thought. Read more »
Sudan: DNHR Warns of 'Perilous Environment' in Central and South Darfur
Dabanga
The security situation in Central and South Darfur, largely controlled by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), has deteriorated drastically, with civilians facing daily threats to their… Read more »
Mozambique: For the Conference to Work, the Donors Need to Challenge Frelimo
Mozambique News Reports And Clippings
But such a conference will only work if Frelimo accepts the need to take an active part. Read more »
Mozambique: Broad-Based Call For National Conference
Mozambique News Reports And Clippings
But will donors support it or continue to back Frelimo? Read more »
Nigeria: Gunmen Kill Police Inspector, Abduct Two Chinese Nationals
Premium Times
The police said the gunmen, who wore military camouflage, stole an AK-47 rifle from the slain officer. Read more »
Equatorial Guinea: 'I Dated Baltasar Engonga for Over Four Years - He Deceived Me' - Lady in Sex Tape Alleges
Premium Times
"I am humiliated. It is my reputation, my honour. I want to know where these videos came from and why he kept them". Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Governor Vows to Prosecute Civil Servants Involved in Pension Fraud
Premium Times
"We have zero tolerance for corruption. Once we got convincing information, we had to arrest the people involved." Read more »
Nigeria: P-Square Saga - Rudeboy Accuses Mr P of Song Theft, Threatens to Release Original Version
Premium Times
"Why re-singing my song word for word and a song that was supposed to be in my album next year in June." Read more »
Nigeria: Magistrates Issue Seven-Day Strike Notice Over Poor Welfare
Premium Times
"Magistrates are seen daily on public or commercial vehicles, most times alongside litigants and criminal suspects standing trial before them. This is a security risk to their… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Community Whose Ruler Was Jailed for Theft in U.S. Likens His Case to Trump's
Premium Times
According to court documents obtained by PREMIUM TIMES, the traditional ruler was convicted of theft in April 1997 at the Circuit Court for Montgomery County, State of Maryland in… Read more »
Egypt: Egypt Hosts Launch of Major Somalia Urban Development Initiative
Shabelle
Somalia took a significant step towards addressing its internal displacement crisis with the launch of the "Saameynta: Scaling Solutions to Displacement through Financing Inclusive… Read more »
Nigeria: What My Late Wife Did to Secure My Release From Prison - Obasanjo
Vanguard
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo recently reflected on his time in prison, recounting the pivotal role his late wife, Stella, played in securing his release. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda's ICT Minister Appointed to International Advisory Board of Global Fintech Body
New Times
The Minister of ICT and Innovation, Paula Ingabire, has been appointed to the International Advisory Board of the Global Finance and Technology Network (GFTN), a Singapore-based… Read more »
Nigeria: We Signed 13 Years Interconnection Agreement With Dangote - Pinnacle
Leadership
Pinnacle Oil & Gas said it had earlier signed a 13-year Interconnection Agreement Dangote Refinery, leveraging on its $1 billion Petrol Terminal for petroleum distribution… Read more »
Seychelles: Seychelles National Archives Launch Website On 60th Anniversary
Seychelles News Agency
The Seychelles National Archives (SNA) has unveiled a new website through which the public will have easier access to its services in the coming years. Read more »
Seychelles: Drug Trafficking - Brazilian and Ugandan Men Sentenced to Prison Terms in Seychelles
Seychelles News Agency
The Seychelles Supreme Court has sentenced a Brazilian national to 26 years in prison for the importation of a controlled drug, the police said on Friday. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Doctor Sues U.S. Govt for Over Two Years Unlawful Detention, Seeks $400m Compensation
Premium Times
Because of the detention, which lasted for almost 30 months, Mr Adeoye lost his two houses and is now diagnosed with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PSTD), his lawyer, Femi… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Targets Art Sector for Economic Diversification
This Day
The federal government has declared intention to intensify investment in local art to revive the economy. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Orders Implementation of Committee's Report As Grid Collapse Persists
Daily Trust
The federal government has ordered the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) and all other relevant agencies of the ministry to begin the immediate implementation of the… Read more »
Nigeria: What My Late Wife Did to Get Me Out of Prison - Obasanjo
Daily Trust
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has reminiscenced on his prison ordeal and the role played by his late wife, Stella, to secure his release. Read more »
Nigeria: P-Square Resumes Feud As Rudeboy Calls Out Producer for Alleged Song Theft
Vanguard
Popular singer and one-half of PSquare, Paul Okoye, also known as Rudeboy, has accused his twin brother and former bandmate Peter Okoye (Mr P) and his producer of 'stealing' his… Read more »
South Africa: Most Wanted Suspect Fatally Shot At Gqeberha
SAPS
In a decisive attempt to eradicate unlicensed firearms and trace wanted suspects police are watchful during their crime prevention duties to ensure a free crime zone. Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Congratulates Trump On Election Win
Nile Post
We, the freedom-loving people of Uganda, look forward to mutually beneficial engagement with your administration," Museveni wrote, concluding with a message of peace and… Read more »
Uganda: Parliament or Puppet? Uganda's Legislative Struggle
Nile Post
All the parliaments Uganda has had since independence have largely been reduced to desks in the Governor's office, in the chief minister's office, and now in the President's… Read more »
