November 02
Egypt: World Urban Forum - the Search for Solutions to the Global Housing Crisis Moves to Cairo
UN News
As the world's population moves inexorably and rapidly to ever larger cities, how can we make sure that urban environments are sustainable and safe for their citizens? These… Read more »
Botswana: President Congratulates Incoming Botswana Leader
The Herald
President Mnangagwa, who is also the SADC Chairperson, yesterday congratulated Botswana's president-elect, Mr Duma Boko, for winning the elections in the neighbouring country. Read more »
Namibia: Mbumba Congratulates Boko On Winning Botswana Presidency
Namibian
President Nangolo Mbumba has congratulated Botswana's president-elect, Duma Boko, following his electoral victory against incumbent Mokgweetsi Masisi. Read more »
Mozambique: Mozambican Strike Affects Fuel Supplies in Neighbouring Countries
AIM
The fuel company Puma Energy Zambia has ordered its staff to park its trucks currently in Mozambique in safe places following the strike declared by fugitive presidential candidate… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Chamisa Hails Outgoing Botswana President Masisi for Conceding Election Defeat
New Zimbabwe
ZIMBABWE'S main opposition politician, Nelson Chamisa has welcomed the smooth power transition in neighbouring Botswana, where the sitting President Mokgweetsi Masisi conceded… Read more »
Nigeria: Nimet Predicts 3-Day Sunshine, Cloudiness From Sunday
Vanguard
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted sunshine and cloudiness from Sunday to Tuesday across the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Ondo Gov Election - LP Candidate Kicks Against Exclusion From Channels Debate
Vanguard
-- Says it's perversion of people's will Read more »
Nigeria: Financial Autonomy - Nigerians Must Demand Good Governance From LG Bosses - APC Chieftain
Vanguard
Nigerians have been charged to demand good governance from elected local government officials across the country to justify financial autonomy granted the tier of government. Read more »
South Africa: Fatoumata Diawara - A Psychedelic Journey Through Sound and Spirit At Joy of Jazz
Daily Maverick
Although the Joy of Jazz spaceship landed and departed Johannesburg a fortnight ago, looking at Vuyo Giba's photographs of Mali's Wassoulou punk-rock dervish left Bongani Madondo… Read more »
November 01
Africa: 'No, Long Covid is Not a Thing in Your Head, You're Sick' [interview]
allAfrica
allAfrica's Juanita Williams sat down with Professor Resia Pretorius, Stellenbosch University, who's been researching how blood clots form and the impact of inflammation for… Read more »
Africa: Rwanda Gets a Grip Of Marburg, But Mpox 'Not Yet Under Control'
allAfrica
The Rwanda Minister of State responsible for Health, Dr. Yvan Butera, cautioned that while the country is beginning to see positive signals in its fight against the Marburg virus,… Read more »
South Africa: Soccer Star Faces Charges After Fatal Crash - South African News Briefs - November 1, 2024
allAfrica
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Botswana: President Masisi Accepts Defeat
allAfrica
President Mokgweetsi Masisi has accepted defeat after Batswana voters rejected the country’s long-serving governing party at their October 30 polls. Read more »
Africa: What U.S. Election Results Could Mean for Africa
VOA
Whoever U.S. voters choose as their next president -- former President Donald Trump or Vice President Kamala Harris -- the election has global implications, with the probability it… Read more »
Sudan: UN Chief 'Appalled' At RSF Attacks in Sudan's Al Jazirah State
VOA
The U.N. secretary-general on Friday strongly condemned recent attacks in Sudan's Al Jazirah state by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces and reiterated his call for the war to… Read more »
South Sudan: Hunger and Cholera Crises Escalate in South Sudan, As Needs Surge
UN News
South Sudan is facing a spiralling humanitarian crisis with hunger and cholera cases escalating in several parts of the country. UN agencies on Friday called for more international… Read more »
Liberia: Deputy Speaker Joins Ranks With 'Majority Bloc'
FrontPageAfrica
It seems the last straw on the coat of J. Fonati Koffa has been removed with the defection of Deputy Speaker Thomas Fallah, setting the stage for the embattled Speaker to meet the… Read more »
Kenya: Kindiki Sworn in As Deputy President, Replacing Gachagua Who Was Impeached
Capital FM
Kithure Kindiki has officially been sworn in as Kenya's third Deputy President, succeeding Rigathi Gachagua, who was impeached following a fallout with President William Ruto. Read more »
Zimbabwe: When Will We Get Our Apology? - Mnangagwa Demands Colonial Reparations From Britain
New Zimbabwe
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has demanded reparations and an apology from Britain over colonial injustices suffered by Zimbabweans and the lasting legacy of colonialism in the… Read more »
Africa: Climate Emergency Risks Worsening Aids Epidemic, UN Warns At COP29
UNAIDS
Countries facing "triple funding crisis" of insufficient climate finance, insufficient HIV funding, and crippling debt Read more »
Africa: Visa Fears for International Students As U.S Vote Nears
Thomson Reuters Foundation
What's the context? The number of students from Africa and other nations in U.S. colleges is rising, but the election has raised fears of visa changes Read more »
Ethiopia: No War to Access Sea, Says Ethiopia Prime Minister
VOA
As the dispute between Somalia and Ethiopia over sea access escalates, Ethiopia's prime minister on Thursday said his country was seeking access to the Red Sea "through peaceful… Read more »
Uganda: 3 Children Found 'Beheaded' Near Sudanese Refugee Camp in Uganda
Dabanga
Panic gripped Sudanese refugees in Uganda's Kiryandongo camp when the bodies of three Ugandan children were reportedly found beheaded near Bilal ibn Rabah school last week. The… Read more »
Ghana: Stop Stigmatising People Suffering From Infertility - Ghana's First Lady
Ghanaian Times
The First Lady, Mrs Rebecca Akufo-Addo, has called for an end to the stigma surrounding infertility in Africa, commending Merck Foundation for its impactful initiatives focused on… Read more »
Nigeria: Bobrisky Detained, Removed From Amsterdam-Bound Flight At Lagos Airport
Premium Times
"Nigerians help me; EFCC just arrested me. I am badly injured." Read more »
