November 06
Uganda: Tororo Police Search for Headteacher Over Ple Registration Scam
Nile Post
The headteacher, Jacob Orendi of St. Kizito Okwire Primary School in Nagongera Subcounty, reportedly collected the money from Michael Alenya to register his daughter, Marion… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Directs On Grow Loans
Nile Post
President Museveni has directed the Ministry of Gender to put in place a mechanism through which money paid back from GROW loans is pooled. Read more »
South Sudan: Kenyan President Reaffirms Commitment to South Sudan Peace During Juba Visit
Nile Post
Kenyan President William Ruto arrived in Juba today to hold discussions with South Sudanese President Salva Kiir Mayardit as part of ongoing efforts to foster peace, stability, and… Read more »
Uganda: Breaking Barriers - a Tale of Two Schools Empowering Learners With Disabilities to Conquer Ple
Nile Post
As candidates started PLE on Wednesday, the Nile Post followed up with several learners with disabilities to their document their challenges and the opportunites UNEB has availed… Read more »
Nigeria: Lagbaja - Tinubu Postpones FEC Meeting [press release]
Premium Times
Initially scheduled for today, the council meeting was postponed in honour of Taoreed Lagbaja. Read more »
Liberia: Project On Community Policing Launched By RAL and Ned
FrontPageAfrica
Rescue Alternatives Liberia (RAL) with funding support from the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) officially launched the community policing project on Friday November 1,… Read more »
Nigeria: Another Priest Kidnapped in Imo State, Southern Nigeria
Agenzia Fides
Another priest has been kidnapped in Nigeria. He is Fr Emmanuel Azubuike. The priest, who works in the parish of St. Theresa, Obollo, Isiala Mbano, in the southern state of Imo,… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia - Arbitary Detention of Thousands in Amhara Region Must End Now [press release]
AI London
Makeshift detention camps across the Amhara region have been filled with thousands of civilians since September Read more »
Africa: We Are Namibia, Not South Africa Nor Botswana [opinion]
New Era
We have seen seismic political changes in both South Africa and Botswana, some of which were projected, others that came as a surprise even to the then-incumbent and succeeding… Read more »
South Africa: Sanparks Ready to Receive Visitors for 2024 Festive Season
SAnews.gov.za
With the expected increase in visitors at the South African National Parks (SANParks) facilities during the festive season, the entity has outlined numerous interventions aimed to… Read more »
Liberia: NEC Protest, a Tale Beyond Staff Hazard Benefits
Liberian Observer
The National Elections Commission (NEC) in Liberia, despite receiving widespread praise for its historic conduct of the 2023 legislative and presidential elections, is now facing… Read more »
Morocco: HM the King to Deliver Speech Wednesday Evening On Green March 49th Anniversary
MAP
His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God assist Him, will deliver a speech to His faithful people on Wednesday evening on the occasion of the 49th anniversary of the glorious Green… Read more »
Nigeria: Bayelsa Group Seeks Reparation for Environmental Pollution
Premium Times
Governor Diri led the group to meet with President Tinubu in Abuja. Read more »
Somalia: Somalia's Deputy Minister of Ports Resigns
Shabelle
In a move signaling deepening political discord, Somalia's Deputy Minister of Ports and Maritime Transport, MP Saddam Mohamud Abdi, resigned on Tuesday, accusing the federal… Read more »
Nigeria: Chief of Army Staff Lagbaja Dies in Lagos At 56
Leadership
The Commander-in-Chief of the Nigerian Armed Forces, President Bola Tinubu, has announced the passing of Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, Chief of the Army Staff. He was aged… Read more »
Kenya: Health Ministry Orders Investigation Into Omnicare Clinic, Similar Facilities Following Patient's Death
Capital FM
The Ministry of Health has ordered a probe into Omnicare Medical Limited, alias "Body By Design," and other similar medical facilities, following the death of a patient, Lucy… Read more »
Nigeria: Nnpp's Ajadi Congratulates Trump, Predicts Global Stability Under His Leadership
Daily Trust
Ogun State's 2023 New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP) governorship candidate and South West chieftain, Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, extended warm congratulations to newly… Read more »
Nigeria: NPC Seeks Collaboration for Sustainable Data
Daily Trust
The National Population Commission (NPC) has expressed its commitment to collaborate with relevant bodies toward achieving sustainable data and statistics in the country. Read more »
Nigeria: 45 Journalists Shortlisted for MFWA Fellowship
Daily Trust
45 journalists across four countries in West Africa have been shortlisted for the 2024 Digital Public Infrastructure Fellowship, organised by the Media Foundation for West Africa… Read more »
Ghana: Choose Peace Over Violence - Ibn Chambas
Ghanaian Times
The African Union High Representative for Silencing the Guns and Chief Mediator on Sudan, Dr Mohammed Ibn Chambas, has asked the political parties and their supporters to choose… Read more »
Ghana: 2024 Dec. Polls - Pray for Peace, Stability of Our Country - Prophetess Nkansah II
Ghanaian Times
Christians have been admonished to pray for the continuous peace and stability as the country draws closer to this year's polls. Read more »
Namibia: 30 Percent Households Without Land Rights
New Era
About 30% of Namibian households do not have rights to the land on which their houses are built, the 2023 Population and Housing Census Main Report shows. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Records 4.6 Percent Digital Fraud Attempts in H1 - Transunion
Capital FM
Kenya saw a 4.6 percent rate of attempted digital fraud targeting transactions in the first half of 2024, according to TransUnion's latest H2 2024 'State of Omnichannel Fraud… Read more »
Namibia: Tapping Into International Relations Through MUN
New Era
Symon Itenge blindly entered the Model United Nations (MUN), but beyond training and information, he had hoped participating would provide a stepping stone to something larger - a… Read more »
Liberia: Finance Minister Ngafuan Commends Citizens for Active Participation in Arrest Agenda Validation
FrontPageAfrica
Town- Finance and Development Planning Minister Augustine Ngafuan has expressed his gratitude for the significant contributions made by stakeholders at the validation of the draft… Read more »
