November 07
Rwanda: Lawmaker Calls for Legislation On Cosmetic Surgery in Rwanda
New Times
Jean Claude Mazimpaka, a Member of Parliament, has said there is need to regulate body modification done through cosmetic surgery in Rwanda. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Youngest Female Lawmaker Says Parliamentary Training Is Essential
Leadership
Nigeria's youngest female lawmaker, Hon Rukayat Shittu, representing Owode Onire constituency at the Kwara State House of Assembly has traveled to France for the Organisation of… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Reached to Kemi Badenoch Without Response - Abike Dabiri
Leadership
Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the Chairman and CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), has shared that her office has made attempts to reach out to Kemi Badenoch, the newly… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia's Council of Ministers Steps Up Anti-Terrorism and Money Laundering Efforts
Shabelle
In its weekly session, Somalia's Council of Ministers, under the leadership of Prime Minister Hamsa Abdi Barre, delved into a comprehensive review of the nation's strategies and… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Defense Minister Outlines New African Union Mission in Regional Tour
Shabelle
Somalia's Minister of Defense, Abdiqadir Mohamed Noor, has been actively engaging with troop-contributing countries for the forthcoming African Union mission, set to start in 2025. Read more »
Somalia: Somalia's Intelligence Agency Arrests Two Al-Shabaab Affiliates in Mogadishu
Shabelle
The National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) of Somalia announced on Thursday the arrest of two men with ties to the militant group Al-Shabaab in the capital city of… Read more »
Kenya: High Court Dismisses Petition Contesting Lifting of GMO Ban
Capital FM
The High Court has dismissed petitions challenging the lifting of the ban on genetically modified (GMO) foods in Kenya. Read more »
Nigeria: #EndBadGovernance - We Survived On Beans, Garri for 68 Days in Kuje Prison - Released Protesters
Daily Trust
Discharged protesters released to the Kaduna State Governor, Malam Uba Sani, have narrated how they survived on beans and garri during their 68 days stay at the Kuje prison in… Read more »
Sudan: Inside Sudan's Catastrophic Civil War
Crisis Group
This week on The Horn, guest host Elissa Jobson talks with BBC journalist Mohanad Hashim about his recent trip to Sudan, the devastating toll the war has taken on civilians, why… Read more »
South Africa: X-Ray Machine Conks Out At Limpopo Hospital
GroundUp
Elim Hospital also faces persistent water shortage Read more »
South Africa: Sewage Flows in Streets As KZN Township Faces Water Crisis
GroundUp
For six months Sithembile township in Glencoe has been struggling with water shortages Read more »
South Africa: The Fisher Women of Doringbaai
GroundUp
Spirit of Endeavour Fisherfolk Women was formed to share skills and help protect the environment from damage Read more »
Kenya: Kampala-Bound Bus Catches Fire in Naivasha, No Injuries
Capital FM
A Kampala-bound bus operated by Simba Coach Company caught fire and burst into flames at Morendat, between Naivasha and the Gilgil Toll Station. Read more »
Nigeria: FRSC Warns Against Reckless Driving, As Crash Claims Life in Lagos
Vanguard
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Lagos Sector Command, says a fatal accident involving multiple vehicles on the Kara Bridge section of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway has claimed… Read more »
Uganda: President Museveni to Address Nation Amidst Coffee Spills and Chills
Nile Post
After a handful of missives distributed via his social media handles, President Museveni is now scheduled to address the nation in what could be a rejoinder of his stance on the… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Looks to Bolstering Ties With Canada
Nile Post
For the first time, Uganda's High Commission in Ottawa has joined Canada's national economic tour, spotlighting the East African country's commitment to cross-continental… Read more »
Uganda: Parliament Invasion - What You Did Not See When Security Stormed Chambers to Throw Out MPs
Nile Post
On Wednesday, lights were switched off in the chambers as security personnel descened on MPs and violently dragged them out, marking yet another low moment for the August House Read more »
Liberia: On Cusp of Climate Negotiations, European Union (EU) to Axe Successful Forest Trade Treaties with African Nations [press release]
Sustainable Development Institute
Despite challenging context of poverty, climate change, rising debt and a Europe distracted by conflicts elsewhere, Cameroon and Liberia taking heroic steps to protect their… Read more »
Uganda: Nigerian Gospel Star Dunsin Oyekan Coming to Uganda
Nile Post
Dunsin Oyekan, known for his passionate and uplifting worship, will lead attendees in a powerful worship session. His soulful melodies and inspiring lyrics have captivated… Read more »
Uganda: Kabushenga, Byarugaba Ignored in 'Strange' Shortlist for KCCA ED Role
Nile Post
Robert Kabushenga, Richard Byarugaba and Frank Rusa missing on the final shortlist of 12 published by the Public Service Commission as government moves to fill the substantive… Read more »
Nigeria: Boat Capsize - NIWA Rescues 2 Sand Miners On Transit in Calabar
Vanguard
The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Calabar Area Office, has rescued two sand miners whose boat capsized on transit. Read more »
Nigeria: #EndBadGovernance - Borno Minors Still in Custody - Defence Lawyer
Daily Trust
Three minors detained in Borno State for allegedly participating in the #EndBadGovernance protest remain in custody despite a recent directive from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu;… Read more »
Nigeria: Report Cases of Dangerous Driving, FRSC Tells Passengers
Daily Trust
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has charged passengers to report commercial drivers driving dangerously as 80 per cent of vehicles involved in road crashes were commercial… Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 - It's Time for Peter Obi to Make Decision On Merger, Says Group
This Day
A socio-political group, the Collective Movement (TCM) yesterday argued that the time was ripe for Nigerians to know about the much-talked-about proposed merger of some opposition… Read more »
Nigeria/Rwanda: Osimhen Returns As Ekong, Lookman, 20 Others Invited for Benin, Rwanda
This Day
Reigning Africa Player of the Year, Victor Osimhen, has returned to the Super Eagles' after he missed the first leg of the AFCON 2025 qualifier against Libya and the reverse… Read more »
