November 07
Nigeria: Road Accidents - Forty-Three People Die in 10 Months in Imo - FRSC
Premium Times
The agency disclosed this on Thursday in Owerri. Read more »
Nigeria: I'm Not Afraid of EFCC, Will Hand Over Myself If They Call Me - Obaseki
Vanguard
Outgoing Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki has said he is ready to willingly submit himself to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission if the anti-graft agency would need… Read more »
South Africa: Limpopo Provincial Commissioner Confers Ranks to 164 Police Officials
SAPS
The Provincial Commissioner of Police in Limpopo, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe, together with Deputy Provincial Commissioners and District Commissioners, has conferred ranks to… Read more »
Africa: Bitcoin Hits All-Time High As U.S. Election Results Drive Volatility
Daba Finance
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Ethiopia: New Hope - Ethiopia's Bold Move Grants Refugees the Right to Work
World Bank
In a bustling marketplace on the outskirts of Addis Ababa, Lula Maygag Guray's food stall hums with activity. The smell of injera and samosa draws a crowd each day. However, ever… Read more »
South Africa: Taxi Driver Died of 'Blunt Force Trauma', Says Police Watchdog
GroundUp
Luvuyo Vimba died after a clash with police Read more »
South Africa: Injured Mister Sweet Workers Yet to Be Compensated
GroundUp
Casual worker claims he did not get any training before he got the job Read more »
South Africa: Court Bid to Block TotalEnergies Gas Project Off West Coast
GroundUp
Fishers and activists want government to reverse environmental authorisation Read more »
Africa: Countries Pledge to Act On Childhood Violence Affecting Some 1 Billion Children
WHO
More than 100 governments today made historic commitments to end childhood violence, including nine pledging to ban corporal punishment - an issue that affects 3 out of every 5… Read more »
Central African Republic: CAR Rebels Surrender As Chad Military Joins in Border Peace Efforts
VOA
The Central African Republic said Wednesday that several hundred rebels have surrendered and handed over their weapons over to government troops and U.N. forces. The rebels… Read more »
Africa: COP29 - Huge Increase in Climate Finance Needed to Achieve Urgent Change
AI London
Amnesty delegates are available for interview at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan from Saturday 9 - Sunday 24 November Read more »
Africa: Climate Change Reporting Is Not Connecting With People and Their Real Issues - What Needs to Be Done About It [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The annual United Nations Conference of the Parties global climate change meetings play a pivotal role in elevating climate conversations. They're often accompanied by intense… Read more »
Ghana: Ghana - Who Can Declare an MP's Seat Vacant? a Legal Scholar Unpacks the Dispute Between Parliament and the Supreme Court [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The parliament and supreme court of Ghana are locked in a dispute over which of them has authority to determine the issue of parliamentary vacancies. Read more »
Africa: Record Heat Persists As WMO Calls for Urgent Services and Investment Boost
UN News
The world is experiencing unprecedented warming with 2024 poised to become the hottest year on record, surpassing the previous record in 2023, according to new data released by the… Read more »
Africa: Driving Pan-African Research Collaboration - Panther and Africa CDC Launch the Mpox Study in Africa [press release]
Africa CDC
As critical discussions at the World Health Summit in Berlin conclude, the Africa CDC, in partnership with PANTHER, proudly announces its first direct contribution to the Mpox… Read more »
Kenya: Athletes Urged Not to Fall Prey to Misinformation About Athletics Kenya
Capital FM
Athletics Kenya (AK) director of youth development Barnaba Korir has bemoaned the increasing mistrust certain athletes have towards the federation. Read more »
Sudan: Attending By French Media, Sudan's Ambassador to Paris Holds Press Conference On the Situation in the Country
SNA
Sudan's ambassador to Paris and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), Dr. Khalid Mohamed Farah, held a press… Read more »
Africa: Unusual Reasons Africa Wanted Trump to Win, By Azu Ishiekwene [opinion]
Premium Times
I understand wealthy US citizens and conservatives of the evangelical hue rooting for Donald Trump. The rich believe he would loosen regulations and protect them and their… Read more »
Nigeria: New Terror Group Emerges in Northwest Nigeria - DHQ
Premium Times
He said that the terrorists began incursions into northern parts of Sokoto and Kebbi states from the Niger Republic. Read more »
Kenya: Kindiki Proud of Success in Combating Terrorism, Banditry As Interior CS
Capital FM
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, formerly Interior Cabinet Secretary, on Thursday, reflected on his tenure's achievements in the fight against terrorism and banditry, particularly… Read more »
Kenya: Whitman Says She Serves At President's Request and Will Continue Her Duties
Capital FM
The United States Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman has addressed growing calls from a section of Kenyans urging the incoming administration to recall her back to Washington over… Read more »
Kenya: Parties in South Sudan Peace Process to Resume Talks in Nairobi
Capital FM
Parties involved in South Sudan's peace process have agreed to resume mediation in Nairobi to address outstanding issues. Read more »
South Africa: SA's G20 Education Working Group Presidency to Focus On Skilling Young People
SAnews.gov.za
South Africa's G20 Education Working Group Presidency will focus on equipping young people with skills for the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda's Coffee Sector Faces Uncertain Future As UCDA Set to Be Dissolved
Nile Post
Uganda's coffee industry is facing a period of change as the government prepares to dissolve the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA), sparking a heated debate in Parliament… Read more »
Namibia: Tsumkwe's Medical Emergency ... Ambulance Shortage Puts Lives At Risk
New Era
Residents of !AM Di, a remote village in the Tsumkwe constituency of the Otjozondjupa region, face a healthcare dilemma due to an acute shortage of ambulances. Read more »
