November 06
Sudan: UN Decries 'Systematic Use of Sexual Violence As a Weapon of War' in Sudan's Agricultural Heartland
People's Dispatch
Widespread rapes, sexual slavery and forced marriages under torture have been reported in Sudan's Gezira state, amid the ongoing depopulation campaign unleashed by the paramilitary… Read more »
South Africa: 'Our Lives Will Never Be the Same' - Gruesome Pig Farm Murders Shatter Families and Limpopo Community
Daily Maverick
The recent pig farm murders have shed light on a growing trend of violence between farm owners, farm workers and the surrounding community, which has led the South African Human… Read more »
Africa: What Trump's Victory Means for You, the World and South Africa - Seven Takes From Daily Maverick Writers
Daily Maverick
Donald Trump's shocking reelection will have severe consequences for the global political order and economy. What will it mean and how will it affect South Africa? Daily Maverick… Read more »
Kenya: Ready, Set, Go for FKF County Polls On Saturday
Capital FM
The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Electoral Board says they are all ready for the county elections this Saturday in 44 polling stations countrywide. Read more »
Uganda: Pistol Concealed in Passenger Baggage Intercepted At Entebbe Airport
Nile Post
John Bosco Twesigye, URA's NII In-Charge at Entebbe, confirmed that the firearm was found in the luggage of a passenger who had arrived from Nairobi aboard Kenya Airways on Sunday,… Read more »
Uganda: The U.S. Elections - Observations and Lessons for Uganda's Democratic Future
Nile Post
As the world watches U.S. elections unfold, the influence of various factors on American voters offers critical insights, not only for other democracies but particularly for Uganda… Read more »
Uganda: Journalists Boycott Parliament Coverage After Detention By Security
Nile Post
At a press conference, UPPA president Sam Ibanda Mugabi strongly criticised the decision, underscoring the importance of independent media coverage free from interference. Read more »
Uganda: Bobi, Besigye Using Fake 'Starving Students' Narrative for Political Goals - Kyambogo VC
Nile Post
The Vice Chancellor (VC) of Kyambogo University, Prof Eli Katunguka has dismissed as false allegations by opposition figures Robert Kyagulanyi, alias Bobi Wine, and Dr. Kiiza… Read more »
Uganda: I Was Quoted Out of Context - Among Vows Not to Apologize to Buganda
Nile Post
The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, has stated that she will not apologize to Buganda over alleged discriminatory comments about the National Coffee Amendment Bill, 2024. Read more »
Nigeria: Exclusive - Man Convicted of Theft in U.S. Emerged Traditional Ruler in Nigeria
Premium Times
The Nigerian man was convicted of theft at the Circuit Court for Montgomery County, State of Maryland in the US in April 1997, according to court documents obtained by PREMIUM… Read more »
Liberia: Global Leaders Celebrate President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf's Legacy With Inaugural Power Walkher Global 25 Honors
FrontPageAfrica
In a tribute to former Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, the world's first democratically elected female head of state, 55 influential women leaders gathered in Atlanta for… Read more »
Botswana: Youthquake Topples Masisi [analysis]
The Patriot
Youth impact at the elections led to regime change against the BDP · Read more »
Nigeria: Strengthening Primary Health Care Service Delivery for Better Maternal and Child Health in Kano State [blog]
Nigeria Health Watch
Maternal mortality continues to critically impact women of reproductive age across Africa. In Nigeria, research shows that maternal and infant mortality rates are highest in the… Read more »
Southern Africa: Extraordinary SADC Summit Set to Discuss Mozambique and Botswana Polls
The Herald
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Liberia: Supreme Court Fails to Settle House's Dispute
Liberian Observer
The Supreme Court's Chamber Justice Yarmie Quiqui Gbeisay's attempts to mediate the political impasse between the majority bloc and House Speaker's bloc reached a standstill on… Read more »
Kenya: No, Influential Kenyan Evangelist Teresia Wairimu Was Not Removed From State House Prayer Group for Criticising Ruling Party
Africa Check
No, influential Kenyan evangelist Teresia Wairimu was not removed from State House prayer group for criticising ruling party Read more »
Africa: Food Security in Africa - Managing Water Will Be Vital in a Rapidly Growing Region [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa's population is growing at 2.7% per year and is expected to reach two billion by the year 2050. The region's urban population is growing even faster: it was at… Read more »
Nigeria: 'Your Victory Shows Confidence Americans Have in You', Tinubu Hails Trump
Daily Trust
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Donald Trump on his re-election as the 47th President of the United States of America. Read more »
Liberia: Dozens of Armed Thugs Brutalized Man and Attack Unarmed AFL Personnel Over Land Dispute in Louisiana Township
FrontPageAfrica
Louisiana Township, Montserrado, four unarmed soldiers of the Armed Forces of Liberia, (AFL) were allegedly attacked by a gang of over 25 men, led by Ohmuru Sheriff alias DOC and… Read more »
Nigeria: Etsako East Has Become a Killing Field, LG Chairman Laments
Vanguard
The Executive Chairman of Etsako East local Government Area of Edo State, Princess Benedicta Attoh has lamented the spate of killings by marauding Fulani herdsmen and militias that… Read more »
Liberia: EPA Investigates Rubber Giant Firestone for Alleged Water Pollution
FrontPageAfrica
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), through its Environmental Research & Radiation Safety (ERRS) division, is investigating Firestone Liberia for allegedly polluting… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Opposition Leader Petitions Govt to Halt Issuance of Title Deeds to Land Reform Programme Beneficiaries
New Zimbabwe
Opposition leader Linda Masarira has petitioned the government to stop the issuance of title deeds to beneficiaries of the 2000s land reform programme. Read more »
Somalia: EU Delivers Military Aid to Boost Somalia's Fight Against Insurgency
Radio Dalsan
The European Union (EU) handed over a fleet of military vehicles and equipment to the Somali government on Tuesday, at the General Dhagabadan Training Camp in Mogadishu. Read more »
South Africa: Durban Airport To Get New King Shaka Statue - South African News Briefs - November 6, 2024
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Libya: USAID and WFP Address Food Insecurity for Sudanese Refugees in Libya
WFP
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) received a donation of US$3.25 million from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Bureau of Humanitarian… Read more »
