November 08
Africa: Benin Boss Rohr Recalls Five Players for Make-or-Break TotalEnergies Afcon Qualifiers
CAF
Benin manager Gernot Rohr has recalled five players to his squad for their crucial 2025 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Nigeria and Libya next week. Read more »
Africa: Former France Youth International Youssouf Commits to Comoros Ahead of Vital Qualifiers
CAF
Former France youth international Zaydou Youssouf has committed his international future to Comoros after being named in their squad for next week's crucial TotalEnergies Africa… Read more »
Africa: Gambia Summon Star Players As Scorpions Chase TotalEnergies Afcon Qualification
CAF
Gambia head coach Jonathan McKinstry has named a full-strength 24-man squad as the Scorpions chase qualification for the 2025 TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations. Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Kenyan Troops in DRC Praised for Professionalism
Capital FM
Kenyan troops deployed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) under the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission (MONUSCO) have received high praise for their… Read more »
Egypt: Agricultural Exports Increase By 32% As Fertile Plots Expand
Egypt Online
Egypt's agricultural exports increased by 32% during the first 10 months of 2024, according to a report issued by the Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Nakamba Declares Self Fit for Warriors
The Herald
MARVELOUS Nakamba might have come on as a last minute substitute when Luton Town edged Cardiff City 1-0 in a Championship match on Wednesday night, but the fit again Zimbabwe… Read more »
November 07
Senegal: Former President Sall Explains Why He's Running in Nov 17 Legislative Elections
allAfrica
Former President of Senegal, Macky Sall, is a candidate in the legislative elections on November 17 and is at the head of the national list for the coalition Takku Wallu… Read more »
Kenya: A Conversation with Charlot Magayi - How Mukuru Clean Stoves Combats Air Pollution and Malaria in Africa [interview]
allAfrica
Earlier this week, former Earthshot Prize winner Charlot Magayi appeared at Earthshot, offering her support and inspiring the next generation. Read more »
Africa: Let's Make Protecting Children from Violence a Priority [guest column]
allAfrica
Every day, many millions of children around the world experience violence in their homes and communities, schools, and conflict-affected areas. This reality is unacceptable. Every… Read more »
Mozambique: More than 30 Protesters Shot Dead in 6 Days, Crowd Destroys Nyusi Statue
Mozambique News Reports And Clippings
Police body count: Read more »
Ghana: Backlash As President Akufo-Addo Unveils Self's Statue in Ghana
Leadership
Ghana's President, Nana Akufo-Addo, has sparked a heated debate after unveiling a statue of himself during a visit to the country's Western Region. Read more »
Mozambique: Amnesty International Calls for End to Crackdown On Protesters in Mozambique
VOA
Amnesty International is calling on the Mozambican government to stop its crackdown on protesters challenging the results of last month's elections. At least 20 people have been… Read more »
Zimbabwe: WhatsApp Group Admins to Obtain Potraz License or Risk Penalties - ICT Minister
New Zimbabwe
Administrators of WhatsApp groups operating within Zimbabwe's borders are now compelled to register and secure a license from the Post and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority… Read more »
Mauritius: Mauritius Ends Social Media Ban Ahead of Elections
HRW
Authorities Should Ensure An Unrestricted Civic And Political Space Read more »
Botswana: Activists Want More Women in Botswana's National Assembly
VOA
Three out of 28 female candidates were elected to Botswana's National Assembly in last week's general election, as women's rights activists called on the new administration to… Read more »
Africa: Global Fund and Stop TB Step Up Collaboration to Fight Tuberculosis, the Biggest Infectious Disease Killer
Global Fund
The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (the Global Fund) and the Stop TB Partnership yesterday signed a new collaboration framework with the aim of increasing… Read more »
South Sudan: Postponing Long-Awaited Elections 'A Regrettable Development'
UN News
The decision to extend the transition period in South Sudan once again and postpone long-awaited elections cannot be "business as usual", the UN Special Representative for the… Read more »
Sudan: Sudan's De Facto Government Appointees Met With Criticism
Dabanga
Following Lt Gen Abdelfattah El Burhan's reshuffle of Sudan's de facto government, which saw the replacement of four key ministers, the move has already faced criticism from… Read more »
Somalia: 11 Somali Soldiers Killed in Clash With Al-Shabab Militants
VOA
At least 11 Somali regional and federal government forces were killed in fierce fighting on Wednesday in the south of the country, officials said. Read more »
Kenya: 29 People Reportedly Abducted Still Missing As Police Deny Involvement
Capital FM
Families of 29 people are still missing their loved ones following reports of abductions and kidnapping reported since June this year even as security agencies rule out femicide in… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Fears of a Constitutional Coup in Democratic Republic of Congo [blog]
CFR
Attempts to change the constitution of the Democratic Republic of Congo only exacerbate existing citizen distrust in government. Read more »
Ethiopia: Drone Strike, Intense Clashes in West Gojjam's Durbete Town Claim Civilian Lives
Addis Standard
In a deadly escalation of violence, a drone strike accompanied by intense clashes on 05 November, 2024, in the West Gojjam Zone of the Amhara region left several dead, including… Read more »
Africa: UK Sanctions Russia-Backed Wagner Group Successor Africa Corps
RFI
The UK government announced sanctions on Thursday against three private mercenary groups operating in Africa with links to the Kremlin, including Wagner group successor Africa… Read more »
Ghana: Parliamentary Speaker Accuses Executive, Judiciary of 'Undermining' Parliament
Ghanaian Times
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has accused the Executive and Judiciary arms of government of working to undermine the authority of Parliament. Read more »
Sudan: How Will Trump's Return to the White House Impact Sudan?
Dabanga
With Donald Trump set to return to the White House following his vistory in the US elections on November 5, questions are being raised about how his administration will guide… Read more »
