October 31
Nigeria: Disquiet Over Ekiti Lawmakers' Planned Retreat in Canada
Leadership
The decision of members of the Ekiti State House of Assembly to embark on a journey to Brampton, Ontario, Canada, for an international retreat amid economic hardship in the country… Read more »
Nigeria: Army Prepares for Oluyede's Leadership As Wait for Lagbaja Continues
Daily Trust
The acting Chief of Army Staff, Olufemi Oluyede, a Major-General ,will assume duties from Friday November 1, 2024. Read more »
Uganda: Court Blocks Coronation of Lango Paramount Chief
Nile Post
The ruling responds to objections raised by loyalists of the reigning Paramount Chief, Mzee Yosam Odur Ebii, who claimed irregularitie in the election process. Read more »
Nigeria: Maritime Workers Threaten to Shutdown Nation's Ports Over Minimum Wage
Vanguard
The Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) and the Senior Staff Association of Statutory Corporation and Government-Owned Companies (SSASCGOC) have threatened to shut down the… Read more »
Nigeria: Wreckage of Crashed Helicopter Found
Premium Times
The bodies of five of the eight passengers and crew members in the helicopter had earlier been found on different days. Read more »
Nigeria: Dangote Petroleum Refinery Denies Getting Payments From IPMAN
Vanguard
THE Dangote Petroleum Refinery said it did not get any payments from the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) for purchase of refined petroleum products. Read more »
Nigeria: EFCC Secures 3,455 Convictions, Recovers Over N248 Billion in One Year
Premium Times
The conviction and recoveries are part of the highlights of the "key achievements" of the EFCC in the first year of its chairperson, Ola Olukoyede, in office. Read more »
Nigeria: Ten Political Parties to Participate in Cross River Local Elections - Official
Premium Times
The Cross River State Government has declared Friday a public holiday to ensure effective preparation for the elections. Read more »
South Africa: Minister Siviwe Gwarube Looks to February Budget to Avert Basic Education Funding Crisis
Daily Maverick
Enoch Godongwana allocated basic education an extra R376m on Wednesday, but offered nothing to save teacher posts, leaving a R78bn budget shortfall and provincial departments in a… Read more »
South Africa: SA's Electric Fences Kill 2,000 Pangolins a Year - Meet the Heroes Trying to Save Them
Daily Maverick
A section ranger at Sabi Sand Nature Reserve says he knows exactly what to do about this conservation ordeal. Elsewhere, scientists are also trialling designs. Read more »
South Africa: Competition Commission Rubber-Stamps Media24 Sale to Novus
Daily Maverick
The focus will now be on enhancing the content of Media24's digital news brands, News24 and Netwerk24. Read more »
Ghana: Mine Security Guards Attack Media Crew Covering Environmental Degradation in Ghana
CPJ
The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Ghanaian authorities to swiftly investigate and hold accountable the security guards who attacked four journalists and media workers… Read more »
Nigeria: Ayra Starr Becomes YouTube's Most Viewed Nigerian Female Artist
Daily Trust
Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe, professionally known as Ayra Starr, has surpassed Yemi Alade as the most-viewed Nigerian female artiste of all time on YouTube. Read more »
Ethiopia: PM Abiy Affirms Ethiopia's 'Unwavering Interest' in Red Sea Access, Pledges Peaceful Pursuit
Addis Standard
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, in his parliamentary address today, asserted that Ethiopia has an "unwavering interest" in gaining access to the Red Sea and aims to pursue this… Read more »
Algeria: France's Ever Tighter Ties With Morocco Leave Algeria Seeking Other Allies
RFI
French President Emmanuel Macron's state visit to Morocco is being closely watched in Algeria, where his support for Moroccan sovereignty over the disputed territory of Western… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Declares Friday Public Holiday for Swearing in of New Deputy President
Capital FM
The government has declared Friday, November 1, a public holiday for the swearing-in of a new Deputy President following the impeachment of Rigathi Gachagua. Read more »
Africa: African Health Ministers, Delegates Adopt Declaration On Climate Change and Health
WHO-AFRO
Health ministers and delegates from 20 African countries today adopted a landmark declaration to enhance climate resilience within health systems and address the profound health… Read more »
Tunisia: University Demands Release of French Student Arrested in Tunisia
RFI
French PhD student Victor Dupont has been detained in Tunisia on breach of state security charges for at least 12 days, it was announced this week. His university has denounced the… Read more »
South Africa: Government-Funded Organisations Getting a Rough Deal, Parliament Told
GroundUp
Women's shelters anxious about being shut down Read more »
Ethiopia: PM Abiy Announces Ongoing Talks With Armed Groups Operating in Amhara, Oromia Regions
Addis Standard
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed addressed the House of People's Representatives today, 31 October, 2024, announcing that the government has continued talks with "some members" of the… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan President Ruto and Opposition Leader Odinga Didn't Pick MP Junet Mohammed to Lead Interior Ministry
Africa Check
Kenyan president Ruto and opposition leader Odinga didn't pick MP Junet Mohammed to lead interior ministry Read more »
Zimbabwe: Govt to Install Surveillance Cameras At Traffic Intersections and Roadblocks in Crackdown On 'Mushikashika'
263Chat
The Government announced a new initiative to install surveillance cameras at all roadblocks and traffic lights across the country in a bid to improve road safety and enforce… Read more »
South Africa: Parents Threaten to Shut Down Crumbling Limpopo School
GroundUp
The School Governing Body has been battling since 2011 to get the buildings fixed Read more »
South Africa: Stones Thrown At Trains in Cape Town
GroundUp
Metrorail says 16 trains have been taken out of service for repairs Read more »
South Africa: Limpopo Water Crisis Delays R37-Million Stadium
GroundUp
Vhembe stadium still unfinished a year after completion was scheduled Read more »
