November 01
Nigeria: Amid Outcry, Presidency Defends Tax Bills
Leadership
In response to recent concerns raised by the Northern Governors' Forum regarding proposed tax reform bills, the Presidency has asserted that these initiatives are aimed at… Read more »
Nigeria: 32 Killed in Benue, Plateau Attacks, Oyo Building Collapse
Leadership
It was a black Thursday for the people in Benue, Plateau and Oyo States, where 32 people were killed as a result of gunmen attacks in North Central Nigeria and a building collapse… Read more »
Nigeria: How Disinformation Fueled Ethnic Tensions in Kaduna [opinion]
Premium Times
A military drone attack that killed scores of worshippers in Kaduna in December 2023 became an online fodder for agents of disinformation. Read more »
Nigeria: NHRC, Others Call for Protection of Citizens Digital Rights
Premium Times
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and rights advocates on Thursday called for the protection of citizens' digital rights, amid concerns about undue digital censorship,… Read more »
Rwanda: Uganda Health Minister Tours Rwanda's Marburg Facilities
New Times
Margaret Muhanga Mugisa, Uganda's Minister of State for Health in Charge of Primary Health Care, on October 31 visited the Marburg National Command Post, where she met with teams… Read more »
South Africa: 'Construction Mafia' Accused of Delaying Building of Joburg School
GroundUp
Parents want the reconstruction of Nancefield Primary School investigated Read more »
South Africa: Broken Promises and Neglect - the Struggle for Clean Tap Water in Rural KZN
GroundUp
"Sometimes we fight over water" Read more »
South Africa: COP16 - Will Humanity Live in Harmony With Nature? the Stakes Have Never Been Higher
GroundUp
The 16th Conference of Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity was held in South America this past fortnight Read more »
Southern Africa: Mozambique Blocks Access to Social Media As More Protests Loom [press release]
MISA
By blocking access to the internet, the Mozambican government is violating the fundamental human rights of all citizens, including the right to free speech and opinion, access to… Read more »
South Africa: Batohi to Review Chauke's Decision to Drop Corruption Charges Against Kodwa
Daily Maverick
The withdrawal of corruption charges against former sports, arts and culture minister Zizi Kodwa does not mean the automatic resumption of his duties as a member of the ANC's… Read more »
Southern Africa: Preliminary Statement for the SADC Electoral Observation Mission to the General Elections in the Republic of Botswana [document]
SADC
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Electoral Observation Mission (SEOM) to Botswana's General Elections has released its preliminary statement on the conduct of the… Read more »
South Africa: Help Police to Reunite Ernest Rachmann (74) With His Family [press release]
SAPS
Police in Leslie are requesting members of the public to assist in reuniting Mr Ernest Rachmann aged (74) from Leslie with his family. Read more »
South Africa: Four Suspects Appear in Bela-Bela Court On Alleged Fraud and Money Laundering Cases [press release]
SAPS
Luhan Holtzhausen (26), Director of Agri IP Pty Ltd, along with accomplices Kristi Holtzhausen (29), Henry Hugo Holtzhausen (55), and Janene Holtzhausen (59), appeared in the… Read more »
Gambia: What the Gazetted Draft Constitution Says About the Supremacy of the Constitution
Foroyaa
Clause 7 of the Gazetted Draft Constitution deals with the Supremacy of the Constitution and it states: Read more »
Liberia: A Call to Action, President Boakai - Alleviate the Financial Burden of Graduation Fees [opinion]
New Dawn
In a compelling open letter, former presidential candidate and leader of the Liberian People's Party (LPP), Cllr. Tiawan Saye Gongloe fervently urges President Joseph N. Boakai to… Read more »
Egypt: FM Conveys Sisi's Message to Ugandan President
Egypt Online
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty delivered a message from President Abdel Fattah El Sisi to Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni,… Read more »
Liberia: President Boakai's PMCS Initiative - a Step Toward Accountability, but Let's Ensure It's Not Just for Show
Liberian Investigator
At The Liberian Investigator, we commend President Joseph Nyuma Boakai for launching the Performance Management and Compliance System (PMCS), a landmark step towards creating a… Read more »
Africa: SA Department of Communications and Digital Technologies partners with Africa Tech Festival 2024, Hosts Exclusive Ministerial Summit [press release]
Africa Tech Festival
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East Africa: Comesa Leaders Urged to Strengthen Regional Value Chains in Burundi Meet
New Times
African leaders have been called to strengthen regional value chains as part of a concerted effort to drive economic integration and reshape the continent's economic prospects. Read more »
South Sudan: WFP Calls for Cash to Frontload South Sudan Operations Amid Warnings of Rising Hunger
WFP
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is urgently appealing to donors to provide early funding for next year's operations in South Sudan so the food agency can preposition… Read more »
South Africa: Quo Vadis, EFF? Finding a New Leadership Style and Niche in a Crowded and Lethal Playing Field
Daily Maverick
The EFF is at a crossroads. Following a bruising election and high-profile defections, the path it chooses at its December elective conference will determine whether it makes… Read more »
South Africa: The Proteas Test Team Is Maturing Into a Formidable Outfit With Bat and Ball
Daily Maverick
South Africa's 2-0 series win over Bangladesh has shown the growth the Proteas side has made in the Test arena. Read more »
Namibia: Drag Night Brings Halloween Alive
New Era
The riveting Drag Night Namibia is back with a Halloween extravaganza feel to it at the Village Garden in Windhoek tonight. Read more »
Liberia: CBL Clarifies Tenure Extension for Former Ibl CEO
Liberian Investigator
The Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) clarifies that Henry F. Saamoi, CBL's Acting Executive Governor and former CEO of the International Bank Limited (IBLL), remained in his role… Read more »
October 31
Kenya: Govt Secures U.S.$605 million IMF Loan
Capital FM
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a disbursement of Sh78 billion (US$605 million) to assist Kenya in bolstering its fiscal and external buffers and enhancing… Read more »
