November 06
Africa: WHO Equips Journalists to Spotlight Critical Health Insights From 2023 Ghana's Steps Report
WHO-AFRO
In public health, data serves as a critical foundation for understanding challenges and making informed decisions. Without clear, accurate information, it's difficult for… Read more »
Africa: World Inequality Still Rising Despite Some Convergence
IPS
Despite earlier income convergence among nations, many low-income countries (LICs) and people are falling further behind. Worse, the number of poor and hungry has been increasing… Read more »
Namibia: Couple Scoops Top Farming Prize
Namibian
Farming couple Streicher and Hella Coetzee scooped the Livestock Producer of the Year 2024 award at a glittering gala dinner in Windhoek on Monday evening. Read more »
Botswana: Botswana Was a Real Change Election and a Textbook Case for Politicians Across Africa [opinion]
Daily Maverick
With this groundbreaking result that shocked many, Botswana has become the trailblazer of peaceful, democratic change in the SADC region, picking up the mantle from Zambia and… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: In Brief - UN's Guterres Congratulates Trump, 34 Killed in DR Congo, Major Storm for Cuba
UN News
The UN Secretary-General on Wednesday commended voters across the United States for their "active participation in the democratic process", which will see Donald Trump return to… Read more »
Nigeria: Bandits Raping Our Women, Benue Community Cries Out
Daily Trust
People of Ukwonyo community in the Ufia Kingdom of Ado Local Government Area in Benue State have raised concerns over going attacks and harassment faced by women at the hands of… Read more »
Nigeria: Afrexim Bank Commits N33bn for Cashew Processing in Nigeria
Daily Trust
The African Export-Import Bank says it is currently providing a N33 billion financing for the establishment of a cashew processing facility in Nigeria as part of efforts to boost… Read more »
Nigeria: UK, Nigeria Agree On Strategic Partnership
Daily Trust
The United Kingdom and Nigeria have agreed on a strategic partnership that will elevate the bilateral relationship between the two countries. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Ethiopian Ambassador Seeks Partnerships
The Herald
The success of First Lady Dr Auxillia Mnangagwa's tree-planting initiatives and road safety awareness campaigns have earned her recognition with the Ethiopian Ambassador to… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Major Vote of Confidence for Zimbabwe...45 Tycoons Sample Local Attractions
The Herald
ZIMBABWE has rolled out the red carpet to 45 business tycoons from Dubai and the United States of America, who are visiting the country, in a major vote of confidence for the… Read more »
Zimbabwe: President Set for Youth Empowerment Forum
The Herald
Over 10 000 young people from across the country are expected to converge at Magamba Vocational Training Centre tomorrow for the Youth Empowerment Forum where President Mnangagwa… Read more »
Southern Africa: NAC Calls for Harmonisation of SADC HIV Treatment Regimens
The Herald
As SADC Health Ministers meet in Harare to discuss various issues affecting the region, there have been calls for the harmonisation of the region's HIV treatment regimens to… Read more »
Tunisia: Govt Work and Implementation of NSC Decisions Focus of Head of State's Meeting With PM
Tunis Afrique Presse
President Kais Saied met Prime Minister Kamel Madouri at Carthage Palace on Wednesday to discuss the general progress of the government's work and the implementation of the… Read more »
Nigeria: My Talent, Not Looks, Got Me Far in Nollywood - Carolyna Hutchings
Premium Times
Born to a Scottish father and a Nigerian mother, Carolyna began her acting journey in 2004 and gained the spotlight with her role in Deadly Care. Read more »
Nigeria: NAPTIP Trains 500 Teachers On Human Trafficking
Premium Times
The agency's Director-General, Binta Bello, said this at the opening of a Training of Trainers Workshop for teachers in Colleges of Education in Benue, Delta and Enugu on Wednesday… Read more »
Africa: Panel Weighs in On Trump's Election Victory and What It Means for America, South Africa, Africa and the World
Daily Maverick
In a Daily Maverick webinar about the US 2024 election, a panel of experts examined what happened, why it happened and what it might mean for the US, South Africa and the world. Read more »
Africa: America Chooses a New Role in the World [analysis]
Chatham House
Donald Trump's election victory will bring immediate costs for US allies, says Bronwen Maddox, and will remake the map of American partnership. Read more »
Africa: Unesco Urges More Action to Combat Violence and Bullying At School
UN News
Nearly one in three students worldwide says they have been physically attacked at least once during the year, the UN educational and cultural organization UNESCO said on Wednesday. Read more »
Cameroon: Egypt, Cameroon FMs Highlight Strong Relations, Efforts to Seek Peace in Region
Egypt Online
Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdelatty said on Wednesday 6/11/2024 relations with Cameroon are strong, and historic, extending over several decades. Read more »
Ethiopia: Africans Urged to Adequately Use Tourism Potential for Sustainable Development
ENA
Africans are urged to adequately use the potential of tourism for sustainable economic development and prosperity. Read more »
Ethiopia: Guinea's PM Expresses Interest to Implement Ethiopia's Green Legacy Initiative
ENA
Prime Minister Amadou Oury Bah of the Republic of Guinea has expressed interest to adopting Ethiopia's Green Legacy Initiative in his country. Read more »
Egypt: President El-Sisi Speaks With U.S. President-Elect Trump
Egypt Online
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi spoke by phone with the elected U.S. President, This evening, on Wednesday 6/11/2024 Donald J. Trump, to congratulate him on winning the U.S.… Read more »
Ethiopia: Rights Group Urges Ethiopian Authorities to End 'Arbitrary' Mass Detentions in Amhara Region Amid Crackdown
Addis Standard
Amnesty International has called on Ethiopian authorities to end the widespread detention of civilians in the Amhara region, citing what it describes as "arbitrary mass arrests"… Read more »
Africa: Why Rwanda Leads in Affordable Internet for Africa's Digital Nomads
New Times
If you're among the many people working remotely or travelling as a digital nomad, internet speed and affordability are likely at the top of your list when picking a destination. Read more »
Kenya: A U.S. Election Watch Party in Kenya, Excitement At First, Followed By Disappointment
VOA
In a vibrant Nairobi community center, American citizens living in Kenya gathered with palpable excitement early Wednesday to watch the U.S. election results unfold. The atmosphere… Read more »
