November 19
Nigeria: Cholera - Sokoto Govt Provides Updates On Fatalities, Cases
Premium Times
The Sokoto government said 23 of the deaths occurred at home, while three patients died in health centres. Read more »
Somalia: Jubaland Forms New Parliament, Set to Elect President Amidst Federal Tensions
Shabelle
Jubaland's newly formed parliament was officially inaugurated on Tuesday, marking a pivotal moment in the semi-autonomous state's political landscape as it moves towards electing a… Read more »
Somalia: Somali President Congratulates New Somaliland Leadership, Reaffirms Unity Talks
Shabelle
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Tuesday extended his congratulations to Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi 'Irro' and his deputy, Mohamed Aw-Ali Abdi, following their election… Read more »
Nigeria: What I Know About 1995 Attempted Coup Against Abacha - Bello-Fadile
Premium Times
Mr Bello-Fadile was a principal actor in what was widely regarded as the 1995 "phantom coup" against Mr Abacha. Read more »
Nigeria: Prevail On Tinubu to Release Nnamdi Kanu, Ex-Senator Begs Akpabio
Premium Times
Mr Kanu, who is facing terrorism charges, has been in detention since he was brought back to Nigeria from Kenya in June 2021. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Requests Senate to Approve Fresh $2.2bn External Loan
Premium Times
President Tinubu said the loan would be part of the funds that will be used to finance the N28.7 trillion 2024 Appropriation. Read more »
Nigeria: Jigawa Govt Lifts Suspension On Commissioner After Court Clears Him of Illicit Conduct [press release]
Premium Times
The statement pointed out that the lifting of the suspension followed the commissioner's discharge and acquittal by an Upper Sha'riah Court in Kofar Kudu, Kano State. Read more »
Nigeria: World Toilet Day - Jigawa Trains Faecal Sludge Emptiers On Best Hygiene Practices
Premium Times
JISEPA's Managing Director, Adamu Sabo, told reporters on Monday the training was aimed at improving the local business of the faecal sludge emptiers due to its paramount… Read more »
Southern Africa: Deputy President to Attend SADC Extraordinary Summit
SAnews.gov.za
Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile is expected participate in the Extraordinary Meeting of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Heads of State and Government… Read more »
Somalia: Mogadishu Hosts Two-Day Disaster Management Consultation
Shabelle
SoDMA Commissioner Mohamud Moalim on Tuesday inaugurated a crucial two-day consultation meeting in the Somali capital, focused on refining the nation's approach to disaster… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa Appoints Matuke New Security Minister After Parliament Flagged Constitutional Breach
New Zimbabwe
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has appointed Zanu PF Politburo secretary for security, Lovemore Matuke, as Minister of State for National Security, a position which oversees the… Read more »
Nigeria: UN Permanent Seat - Tinubu Lobbies G20 Leaders
Daily Trust
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said there is an urgent need for the United Nations Security Council to reform its structure to ensure its continued relevance in global… Read more »
Angola: President Calls On Rich Nations to Contribute More to Climate Change
ANGOP
The Angolan Head of State, João Lourenço, warned on Tuesday in Brazil of greater sensitivity of international partners with recognized financial, technological and… Read more »
Uganda: VP Alupo, Speaker Among Laud President Museveni's Skilling Initiative
Nile Post
The Teso Zonal Presidential Skilling Hub in Soroti recently played host to a high-profile event, as Speaker of Parliament Anita Among, and Vice President Jessica Alupo joined other… Read more »
Uganda: President Museveni Orders Courts to Deny Bail to PDM Fund Misusers
Nile Post
The President's directive is part of his performance assessment tour of the Teso sub-region, aimed at evaluating the impact of PDM and promoting participation in wealth creation… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Now Says Won't Meddle in Iteso-Japadhola Tororo Split Issue
Nile Post
The President, who had previously pledged to resolve the conflict, compared the situation to ripening bananas. Read more »
Namibia: Police Chief Denies 'Ganja' Protest Due to Involvement of Foreigners
Namibian
The Ganja Users of Namibia (GUN) claim they have been denied their right to a peaceful protest by the police due to the involvement of foreign nationals. Read more »
Nigeria: Only 2% of Kano Population Still Practising Open Defecation - Unicef
Daily Trust
The United Nations Childrens Fund (UNICEF) says only two per cent of people in Kano State are still practising open defecation as the state achieved a milestone in ending the… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwandan, French Scientists Develop AI-Based Tech for Cancer Detection
New Times
Rwandan scientists are part of a team that is researching how artificial intelligence (AI) can be used in diagnosing and treating cancers as well as in carrying out measurements… Read more »
Angola: G20 - President João Lourenço Addresses On Energy Transitions
ANGOP
The Angolan Head of State João Lourenço speaks Tuesday on the last day of the G20 Summit, in the segment "Sustainable Development and Energy Transitions". Read more »
Liberia: Majority Bloc Reconstitutes Ways, Means & Finance Committee, Suspends Three Lawmakers
FrontPageAfrica
The Majority Bloc in the House of Representatives, during a session in the joint chambers, has restructured the Ways, Means, and Finance Committee under the leadership of Deputy… Read more »
Uganda: Unicef and World Leaders Urge Immediate Climate Action to Protect Children
Nile Post
From flooded schools to collapsing health systems, children are facing the worst consequences of a crisis they had no hand in causing. Read more »
Uganda: Court Martial Hands Sentences Four to Six Years for Unlawful Possession of Ammunition
Nile Post
Keffa Kiwanuka, Jonathan Magoma Waswa, Moses Nyombi, and Saulo Ssekandi were convicted under the Firearms Act Cap 229 and the UPDF Act, 2005. Read more »
Uganda: 25 Repatriated ADF Rebels Reunite With Communities After Rehabilitation
Nile Post
A total of 25 former Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) rebels, including women and children, have been reintegrated into their respective communities after undergoing three months of… Read more »
Liberia: Breakaway Bloc 'Reshapes' House Leadership, Suspends Three, Gains Members
Liberian Investigator
The political power struggle within Liberia's House of Representatives intensified on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, as the majority bloc suspended three lawmakers for alleged… Read more »
