November 19
South Africa: South Africa's Electricity Company Faces Backlash Amidst Proposed Tariff Hike
Premium Times
Eskom wants a tariff increase but many South Africans oppose it. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Seeks National Assembly's Approval to Borrow $2.209 Billion
Premium Times
Mr Tinubu said the loan request would help to finance the deficit in the 2024 budget. Read more »
Ethiopia: Shops in Merkato Remain Shut for Over a Week As Merchants Challenge New Receipt-Based Transaction Requirement
Addis Standard
For over a week, the vibrant activity in Merkato, Addis Abeba's largest commercial hub, has been significantly disrupted, with numerous shops remaining closed. Read more »
Ethiopia: Tigray Region Reports a Surge in Malaria Cases, With 17,000 Weekly Infections Recorded Amid Healthcare Disruptions
Addis Standard
The Tigray Regional Health Bureau has reported an alarming surge in malaria cases, with 17,000 new infections recorded weekly over the past two weeks and 13 related deaths… Read more »
Africa: Africa Calls for Funding of Just Transition
SAnews.gov.za
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, has called for urgent action to reduce the cost of capital to fund pathways towards a just transition. Read more »
Somalia: Opposition Leader Wins Somaliland Presidential Contest
VOA
The Somaliland electoral commission announced Tuesday that opposition leader Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi "Irro" defeated incumbent Muse Bihi Abdi for the presidency of the… Read more »
South Africa: After the Bell - Why the SA Post Office's 'Day Zero' and Insolvency Threats Were Empty
Daily Maverick
Without a taxpayer-funded bailout, the SA Post Office management warned that the state-owned enterprise (SOE) would run out of money by 31 October 2024, a situation labelled as… Read more »
Kenya: African Youth Lead the Charge in Climate Adaptation At COP29
Capital FM
At COP29, African youth took center stage in various sessions on food systems and climate adaptation sharing their experiences and best practices and showcasing the innovative… Read more »
Ethiopia: PM Abiy Praises Etno Mining for Its Significant Investment in Ethiopia
ENA
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has congratulated ETNO Mining, a Scandinavian-based gold exploration and mining company on its significant investment in Dima Woreda, Gambela Region of… Read more »
Nigeria: AfDB Official - Food Scarcity Elevated Malnutrition Among Women, Children in Nigeria
This Day
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Zimbabwe: Heavy Rains - Govt Begins Reconstruction
The Herald
Heavy rains have brought widespread destruction across the country, prompting the Civil Protection Unit (CPU) to swing into action to rescue families, school children and… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Officially Has Three Spokespersons - Presidency [press release]
Premium Times
"All the three Special Advisers will collectively serve as spokespersons for the government." Read more »
Uganda: State House Investigates Four Ibanda Officials, Former Town Clerk Over Corruption
Nile Post
The State House Anti-Corruption Unit has summoned four Ibanda Municipality officials and the former Town Clerk of Ibanda Municipality, Fernard Mukuru Katunda, over allegations of… Read more »
Uganda: Next Media Launches Sixth Edition of Housing Baraza, Focuses On Affordable Housing Solutions
Nile Post
Next Media Services has reaffirmed its commitment to addressing Uganda's housing challenges with the launch of the sixth edition of the NBS Housing Baraza. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Ex-Minister's House Theft Exposes Deeds Office
The Herald
The theft of the title deeds for the home of the former Minister of Education, Dr Dzingai Mutumbuka, in Chisipite suburb of Harare has exposed a critical vulnerability in the… Read more »
Southern Africa: All Set for SADC Extraordinary Summit...Bloc's Industrialisation On Agenda
The Herald
President Mnangagwa will tomorrow chair the SADC Extraordinary Summit that will look into regional peace and also discuss the bloc's industrialisation agenda. Read more »
Southern Africa: Zim to Host Regional Construction Summit
The Herald
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Liberia: World Bank Lauds Liberia's Progress in Gender-Responsive Budgeting
Liberian Observer
The World Bank Country Manager for Liberia, Georgia Wallen, has praised Liberia's efforts in integrating gender considerations into national budgetary processes, describing it as a… Read more »
Liberia: 'I Don't Know How This Will End...'
Liberian Observer
-- Speaker Koffa expresses uncertainty as battle over his removal intensifies, however insists that he won't resign Read more »
Africa: South Africa Needs to Take Advantage of the Cape Sea Route's Resurgence in the Wake of Red Sea Route Instability
Daily Maverick
The country needs more than infrastructure upgrades to capitalise on the increased shipping activity along the Cape Sea Route. Read more »
South Africa: Pretoria Girls' School Governing Body Launches Legal Battle Against Education Department Over Racism Claims
Daily Maverick
The Pretoria High School for Girls SGB has filed a court application against the Gauteng Department of Education following a controversial investigation into alleged racism at the… Read more »
Sudan: Al-Burhan Praises Russia's Supportive Stances Towards Sudan and Its Issues At International Forums
SNA
The President of the Transitional Sovereignty Council, Gen. Abdul-Fattah Al-Burhan, has praised the Russian position supporting Sudan in the UN Security Council, noting that the… Read more »
Uganda: FDC Katonga 36 Demand Justice After Torture Ordeal
Nile Post
Thirty-six members of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) Katonga faction, recently arrested in Kisumu, Kenya, and charged with terrorism, have recounted harrowing experiences of… Read more »
South Africa: Cosatu Welcomes Excellent Progress in Rolling Out the Long Sought Two Pot Pension Reforms [press release]
COSATU
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) welcomes the excellent progress rolling out the long sought Two Pot Pension Reforms since 1 September. We have been heartened by… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Senators Met in London to Perfect Defection Plan - Lawmaker
Premium Times
The senator said that part of the London agreement was that one senator would defect to the ruling party. Read more »
