November 04
Uganda: I Wanted to Become a Catholic Priest - Mpuuga
Nile Post
Initially, I wanted to go to seminary and become a priest because I grew up in a largely Catholic community, where our interactions were often with the priest Read more »
Nigeria: The Collapse of the Middle Class and Social Divisions, By Uddin Ifeanyi [opinion]
Premium Times
Three years ago, China's nominal gross domestic product (GDP) stood at two-thirds that of the United States of America. When you consider that in 2021, China's GDP (in constant… Read more »
Namibia: Nudo-Swanu-Ledgovt to Professionalise Football
New Era
Barry Rukoro, the president of the National Unity Democratic Organisation (Nudo) faction in coalition with the South West Africa National Union (Swanu), said once elected into… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Chipezeze's Heroics Propel Magesi Into the Carling Cup Semi Finals
New Zimbabwe
ZIMBABWE international goalkeeper, Elvis Chipezeze was the hero for Magesi FC on Sunday afternoon as he helped the side beat TS Galaxy 1-0 in the Carling Cup quarter finals match… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Highlanders FC's Chikuhwa in Historic Hattrick - Striker Set for Golden Boot Award
New Zimbabwe
HIGHLANDERS forward, Lynoth Chikuhwa scored a hattrick Sunday afternoon at Barbourfields Stadium to help his side beat Green Fuel 4-0. Read more »
Nigeria: Fubara Speaks On Real 'Reason' Behind Rivers Crisis
Premium Times
The political crisis has battered the state legislature and disrupted governance in the oil-rich state. Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos-Calabar Road - FG Increases Compensation to Property Owners
Premium Times
The federal government has increased the compensation amount for property owners affected by the construction of Section 1, Phase 1 of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway. Read more »
Ghana: Wildlife Officers Seize Bush Meat
Ghanaian Times
Chop bar operators were left in a state of vexation after they had their variety of bush meat seized by wildlife officers during a joint operation by the Wildlife Division and the… Read more »
South Africa: Cosatu Strongly Condemns the Spike in Police Killings [press release]
COSATU
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) is horrified that police killings have spiked to the highest level in five years according to the latest South African Police… Read more »
Cote d'Ivoire: Ecobank Ivorian Unit Reports 6 Percent Growth in Nine-Month Profit
Daba Finance
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Uganda: Director of Studies, Three Teachers Arrested Over Sharing Fake Ple Papers
Nile Post
Police in Kampala have arrested a director of studies and three teachers for allegedly sharing fake papers for the forthcoming Primary Leaving Examinations. Read more »
Ghana: Accelerating Home Ownership in Ghana - Turning Socioeconomic Challenges Into Opportunities [opinion]
Ghanaian Times
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Congo-Kinshasa: Gims Brings French-Congolese Pop to Madison Square Garden Theater
Afropop
Gims, formerly Maitre Gims, is a fantastically successful French-Congolese singer, rapper, producer and songwriter. Born in Congo the son of Djanana Djuna, one of Papa Wemba's… Read more »
Africa: Womex 2024 Wraps Up in Manchester, UK
Afropop
The end of October brings autumn leaves, cooler weather, Halloween, and, of course, the Worldwide Music Expo (aka WOMEX). The floating convention takes place in a different city… Read more »
Nigeria: Children As Coup Plotters
Vanguard
The Nigerian Police routinely outcompetes itself in absurdities, but the arraignment of 30 children last week in Abuja by the police for allegedly plotting a coup to topple the… Read more »
Nigeria: Explainer - What Will Happen When the US Election Ends in a Trump-Harris Tie
Vanguard
So what exactly happens if there is a tie and neither Kamala Harris or Donald Trump achieves the Electoral College majority required to win the US election? Read more »
Nigeria: Newton Ihoeghian's Path From Academic Research to Community Impact
Vanguard
Newton A. Ihoeghian (Ph.D.) has built a career in sustainable energy systems. His work focused on turning waste into renewable energy, offering environmentally friendly solutions… Read more »
Nigeria: CVC Gets New Secretary General As Prof Ochefu Bows Out
Daily Trust
The Committee of Vice Chancellors of Nigerian Universities (CVCNU) has appointed Prof. Andrew Haruna, former Vice President of the Nigerian Academy of Letters as its new Secretary… Read more »
Nigeria: Maximizing Social Media Engagement With Ai-Generated Visuals
Daily Trust
In today's fast-paced digital world, visuals are key to capturing attention on social media. Posts with images receive far more engagement than those with text alone. Read more »
Nigeria: No Going Back On Forex, Subsidy Reforms - Finance Minister
Daily Trust
Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has stated that there is no going back on President Bola Tinubu's reforms in the forex as well as the oil… Read more »
Nigeria: House of Reps Goes On Two-Week Recess
Daily Trust
The House of Representatives has commenced a two-week recess and will resume plenary November 19. Read more »
Nigeria: Battery Problems With Evs? How SAN Diego Lemon Law Covers Electric Cars
Daily Trust
As electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrid models like SUVs continue to gain popularity, many drivers enjoy the environmental benefits and cost savings. However, like any vehicle, these… Read more »
Nigeria: #endbadgovernance - Minors Must Be Released and Compensated, Tijaniyya Leader Tells Tinubu
Daily Trust
The Youth Leader of the Tijaniyya Islamic Movement in Africa, Sheikh Ahmed Umar, has called on President Bola Tinubu, to as a matter of urgency, issue an 'Executive order' for the… Read more »
Nigeria: Cash Scarcity Hits Kano
Daily Trust
Residents and Point of Sale (POS) operators in Kano State are lamenting over cash scarcity in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: #endbadgovernance - Police Arraign Minors, Others in Borno for Treason
Daily Trust
The police have arraigned 19 suspects including 3 minors before Justice Aisha Mohammed Ali at the State High Court 10, Maiduguri, Borno State, for allegedly participating in the… Read more »
