November 01
Uganda: Police, Security Forces Foil Robbery Plot Against PDM Beneficiaries in Nabilatuk
Nile Post
Police have reportedly thwarted an attempted robbery targeting members of a Village Savings and Loan Association (VSLA) group benefiting from the Parish Development Model (PDM)… Read more »
Uganda: Kasese Leaders Defend Termination of Tibet Hima Contract, Call for New Investor for Kilembe Mines
Nile Post
Kasese District leaders have voiced support for the government's termination of its agreement with Tibet Hima Limited, urging an out-of-court settlement to attract a capable… Read more »
Nigeria: #endbadgovernance - Judge Halts Proceedings As Three Minors, One Adult Brought to Face Trial Slump
Premium Times
The four defendants, who looked malnourished and unkempt, slumped shortly after they were called into the dock to take their pleas. Read more »
Gambia: Are All the Structures in Place for the Implementation of the Access to Information Act? [editorial]
Foroyaa
The Access to Information Act gives right to every person to access information from public bodies. The Act makes provision for information to be accessed through the information… Read more »
Nigeria: FIRS Opens Portal for Recruitment
Premium Times
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has announced the opening of its recruitment portal for new tax officers by inviting young and qualified candidates from across Nigeria to… Read more »
Liberia: Deputy Speaker Crosses Carpet
New Dawn
The campaign to unseat Speaker Fonati Koffa gets a major boost here, as Deputy Speaker Thomas Fallah finally crosses over to rebel lawmakers, upping the majority bloc from 43 to… Read more »
Liberia: Senate to Scrutinize Boakai's Budget Extension
New Dawn
The Liberian Senate's plenary has mandated its Ways, Means, Finance, and Budget Committees to advise the body on a communication from President Joseph Nyuma Boakai requesting an… Read more »
Liberia: Boakai Writes Koffa
New Dawn
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has written to House Speaker Cllr. Fonati Koffa requesting an extension of the legislative session so that the Executive can present a draft national… Read more »
Liberia: CDC Condemns Fallah
New Dawn
Opposition Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) National Executive Committee has strongly condemned Deputy House Speaker Thomas Fallah and other CDC lawmakers for joining rebel… Read more »
Liberia: Liberia Launches National School Census Today
New Dawn
The Government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Education, is due to launch a National School Census data collection today, November 1, 2024, to assess the quality of the… Read more »
Morocco: Morocco Sweep 45 Medals At International School Gymnasiade in Manama
MAP
Morocco won 45 medals, including 16 gold, 12 silver and 17 bronze, at the International School Gymnasiade, held from October 22 to 31 in Bahrain's Manama. Read more »
Kenya: No, Kenyan Lawmaker Wanyama Didn't Say National Assembly Speaker Wetang'ula Unfit for Office
Africa Check
No, Kenyan lawmaker Wanyama didn't say national assembly speaker Wetang'ula unfit for office Read more »
Kenya: Fake Graphic Falsely Quotes Kenya's National Assembly Speaker Saying 'Some in Government' Want Him Out
Africa Check
Fake graphic falsely quotes Kenya's national assembly speaker saying 'some in government' want him out Read more »
Zimbabwe: Govt Vows Action After Deadly Kuwadzana Road Accident
263Chat
Transport and Infrastructural Development Minister Felix Mhona, has vowed to enforce stricter road safety measures to protect the nation's commuters following a tragic accident… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Justice Mayor Wadyajena's Unbreakable Resurgence
263Chat
JUST a few months ago, it looked almost certain that factional wars in Zanu PF had buried Justice Mayor Wadyajena. Read more »
South Africa: Castle Occupiers Removed
GroundUp
The group had been living on the grounds since 2020 but the high court recently granted an order to evict them Read more »
Nigeria: #endbadgovernance - Judge Halts Proceedings After Minor Brought to Face Trial Slumps
Premium Times
The minor is among at least 28 other minors remanded in connection with the #EndBadGovernance since August. Read more »
Egypt: Egypt, China Sign Protocol to Enhance Security Cooperation
Egypt Online
Minister of Interior Major General Mahmoud Tawfik, who is paying an official visit to China, held a discussion session with Minister of Public Security of China Wang Xiaohong, on… Read more »
Ghana/Niger: Ghana to Host Niger in Accra Nov 18
Ghanaian Times
The Accra Sports Stadium will host Ghana's Africa Cup of Nations Match day 6 AFCON 2025 qualifier against Niger on Monday, November 18. Read more »
Liberia: President Boakai Suspends LRRRC Executive Director and Deputies Over Financial Misconduct Allegations
FrontPageAfrica
The Executive Director of the Liberia Refugee Repatriation and Resettlement Commission (LRRRC), Patrick Worzie, including his two deputies, have been suspended by President Joseph… Read more »
Liberia: Road Pavement Using Soil-Based Pavement Material Introduced
FrontPageAfrica
A new technology for road pavement is being introduced to Liberia by Mr. Tae Hyung Lee, the Chief Technical Officer of New Mirae Construction Company Ltd. of South Korea in… Read more »
Liberia: Liberia Launches National Civil Service Testing Center to Transform Public Sector Recruitment
FrontPageAfrica
Liberia has taken a significant step toward modernizing public sector recruitment, with the inauguration of the National Civil Service Testing Center. This state-of-the-art,… Read more »
Liberia: President Boakai Calls for Establishment of Effective Agricultural Programs in Community Colleges to Boost Liberia's Self-Sufficiency
FrontPageAfrica
On a visit to Bomi Community College (BCC), President Joseph Boakai outlined plans to strengthen Liberia's community college system, emphasizing the importance of agricultural… Read more »
Africa: Protecting Pregnant Women and Their Unborn Children From Future Health Crises
Liberian Observer
Pregnant women face unique risks during outbreaks of infectious diseases like COVID-19. As the world continues to grapple with the aftermath of the pandemic, it's important to… Read more »
Liberia: Liberia to Host 32nd Regional Maritime University Board of Governors Meeting
Liberian Investigator
Liberia, through the Liberia Maritime Authority (LiMA), will host the 32nd Board of Governors (BoG) meeting of the Regional Maritime University (RMU) from November 5 to 8, 2024, in… Read more »
