November 20
Liberia: Liberia Prioritizes High-Risk Groups for 10,000 Mpox Vaccine Doses
Liberian Observer
Liberia is set to receive over 10,000 doses of the MVA-BN mpox vaccine, with health workers, security personnel, and the elderly population identified as priority groups for… Read more »
Liberia: Decision On Tweah's U.S.$8m Bond Expected Today
Liberian Observer
A decision regarding former Finance Minister Samuel Tweah's US$8 million property valuation bond is expected to be reached today in Criminal Court 'C'. The investigation resumed… Read more »
Kenya: CJ Koome Calls for Increased Funding to Strengthen Child Justice in Kenya
Capital FM
Chief Justice Martha Koome has urged government stakeholders and development partners to increase funding for Kenya's justice systems to enhance the country's capacity to… Read more »
Kenya: CS Karanja Directs Registration for Mung Beans, Cocoyam Farmers
Capital FM
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Andrew Karanja has directed farmers and dealers of mung beans, locally known as 'Ndegu,' and cocoyam to register with the Agriculture and Food… Read more »
Rwanda: Education Ministry Explains Move to Standardise English Tests
New Times
A teacher who completed a probationary period must sit for English examination as a medium of instruction every three years, and in case they fail the examination two consecutive… Read more »
Africa: COP29 - Exploring Africa's Untapped Energy Potential Amid Global Energy Security Concerns
Observer
World leaders and some more than 70,000 delegates from 170 countries descended on the Azerbaijan capital, Baku, for the 29th Conference of the Parties to the Conference of the… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Family Riots Premiers, Unpacking Zimbabwe's Struggle With Inequality and Resistance
New Zimbabwe
Over the weekend, Danai Gurira's Almasi Collaborative Arts, the United States of America-based thespian, premiered its latest theatre production, Family Riots. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zanu-PF Official in Court for Invading Harare City Council's Land, Selling It to Home Seekers
New Zimbabwe
Zanu PF Harare Harare Province Secretary for Security and New Dawn Housing Pay Scheme chairperson Voyage Dhambuza, appeared in court Tuesday, facing allegations of unlawfully… Read more »
West Africa: Ecowas to Launch the National Coordination Center for Early Warning Mechanism and Response to Security Risks in Guinea
New Dawn
ECOWAS Commission Vice President Mrs. Damtien TCHINTCHIBIDJA, arrived in Guinea on Monday, accompanied by a delegation from the Directorate of Early Warning to launch the National… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Cabinet Wants Tugwi-Mukosi Master Plan Fast-Tracked
The Herald
The Tugwi-Mukosi combination master plan must be implemented promptly so the development gains the necessary traction, Cabinet said yesterday. Read more »
Africa: Andela, CNCF Partner to Train 20,000 Africans in Cloud-Native Skills
Daba Finance
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Cote d'Ivoire: Brvm-Listed Vivo Energy Net Income Jumps 63 Percent in Third-Quarter
Daba Finance
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Benin: Boa Benin Doubles Shares After Capital Increase Amid Challenges
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East Africa: Regional Experts Meet in Nairobi to Tackle Illicit Small Arms Proliferation
Capital FM
The Forum of Small Arms and Light Weapons Experts Meeting has kicked off in Nairobi, bringing together regional stakeholders to strategize on combatting the spread of illicit arms. Read more »
Kenya: Informal Settlements in Kisumu to Benefit From Sh1.6bn Sanitation Program
Capital FM
Informal settlements in the lakeside city of Kisumu are benefiting from an ambitious sanitation program worth Sh1.6 billion, aimed at reducing raw effluent being discharged into… Read more »
Nigeria: Philanthropist Donates 25-Year-Old Crocodile to Unilorin Zoo
Premium Times
According to the University's Bulletin issued on Monday, the noble gesture highlights the traditional leader's philanthropic nature. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Power Launches Sustainability Strategy to Address Climate Change and Boost Resilience
Capital FM
Kenya Power has unveiled its Sustainability Strategy, aimed at integrating sustainable business practices into its operations. Read more »
Kenya: Which Way Mashemeji Derby? Kenya's Biggest Football Match in Limbo for Lack of a Venue
Capital FM
The fate of Sunday's Mashemeji Derby between AFC Leopards and Gor Mahia hangs in the balance following failure to secure a suitable venue for Kenya's -- traditionally -- biggest… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Eyes Two Billion USD in Gold Revenue This Year, PM Abiy Announces
ENA
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has inaugurated a state-of-the-art gold exploration and mining factory in Dima Woreda, Gambella Region of Ethiopia, today. Read more »
Africa: Qara Raises $2.6m to Expand Supply Chain Solutions in Mena
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Kenya: PS Omollo Calls for Stronger Border Controls, Regional Collaboration to Tackle Illicit Arms Proliferation
Capital FM
Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has emphasized the need to enhance border controls and strengthen legal frameworks to promote responsible transfers of small arms and… Read more »
Kenya: I&m Bank Posts Sh14.1 Billion Pre-Tax Profit in Q3, Reflecting 24 Percent Growth
Capital FM
I&M Bank has recorded a pre-tax profit of Ksh 14.1 billion in Q3 2024, marking a 24% growth compared to Ksh 11.4 billion in the same period last year. Read more »
Gabon: New Constitution Approved, an Important Step Towards the Return to Civilian Rule After the 2023 Military Coup
Agenzia Fides
With 91.8% of the vote, Gabon's new Constitution was approved in the referendum held on November 16. The turnout was 53.54%, below initial estimates (71%). "This is an important… Read more »
Ghana: MFWA Expresses Worry About Gendered, Sexualised Misinformation
Ghanaian Times
Kwaku Krobea Asante, Team Lead at the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA), has raised concerns about the rise of gendered and sexualised misinformation in Ghana, particularly… Read more »
Ghana: Lookman Leads African Footballer of the Year Candidates
Ghanaian Times
Nigerian attacker, Ademola Lookman, leads the list of five candidates for this year's African Footballer of the Year award, which were revealed by the Confederation of African… Read more »
