October 30
Kenya: Law Society Protests Against Supreme Court's Finance Act Ruling
Capital FM
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has expressed dissatisfaction with the Supreme Court's ruling overturning the decision by the Court of Appeal to quash the Finance Act 2023. Read more »
Liberia: Is 'Majority Bloc' Of Lawmakers Desperate for Legitimacy?
Liberian Observer
In a bid to legitimize their efforts to unseat Speaker J. Fonati Koffa, the majority bloc of the House of Representatives has made a desperate appeal to Deputy Speaker Thomas P.… Read more »
Namibia: Ballot Tender 'Ballooned By 116%' - Electoral Body Challenged
New Era
The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) has challenged the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) over a purported lack of transparency around the ballot printing tender. Read more »
Uganda: What Afrobarometer's Latest Survey on Gender Reveals About Ugandans [analysis]
Independent (Kampala)
The latest survey report by Afrobarometer published in Kampala on Oct.03 has revealed several contradicting perceptions on gender issues among Ugandans. Read more »
Kenya: Health Ministry Reports 83% Drop in New HIV Infection in a Decade
Capital FM
Health Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa announced on Wednesday that Kenya recorded 16,752 new HIV infections in 2023, a significant drop from 101,560 in 2013. Read more »
South Africa: Rail - a Masterplan Will Only Be Ready By Next Year, Says Ramaphosa
GroundUp
City of Cape Town expresses disappointment at the slow pace of change Read more »
South Africa: Bedsores and Maggots - Ikamva Labantu's Shocking Findings On Elder Abuse
GroundUp
Research report released into neglect and abuse of older people in Cape Town's poor communities Read more »
Ghana: A Call to Action - Addressing Breast Cancer in the Upper East Region of Ghana [guest column]
allAfrica
Breast cancer is one of the most significant health challenges facing women globally, and the Upper East Region of Ghana where I live is no exception. As we celebrate Breast Cancer… Read more »
Africa: Brics Summit 2024 - Everything, Everywhere, All At Once? [analysis]
ISS
Ushering in a multipolar order requires a streamlined and coherent political agenda - not unfocused expansion. Read more »
Africa: Africa Makes TB Progress, But Global Spike Makes It Deadliest Disease in 2023
allAfrica
Tuberculosis was the leading killer among infectious diseases in 2023, the World Health Organization said. While the number of TB-related deaths decreased from 1.32… Read more »
Africa: State Fragmentation and New State Imaginaries - Maritime Access in the Horn of Africa [analysis]
African Arguments
Debating Ideas reflects the values and editorial ethos of the African Arguments book series, publishing engaged, often radical, scholarship, original and activist writing from… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa's Fight Against Extreme Poverty Needs a New Strategy - Model Shows How Social Grants Could Work [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
South Africa has been struggling for decades to reduce poverty, inequality and unemployment and raise the rate of economic growth. Read more »
South Africa: Home Affairs to Revoke ID, Passport of Former Miss South Africa Finalist and Mother
allAfrica
The Department of Home Affairs says former Miss South Africa finalist Chidimma Adetshina and her mother's identity documents and passports will be revoked because they failed… Read more »
Africa: Not Too Big, Not Too Small - Why Modern Humans Are the Ideal Size for Speed [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The fastest animal on land is the cheetah, capable of reaching top speeds of 104 kilometres per hour. In the water, the fastest animals are yellowfin tuna and wahoo, which can… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo's Plans for Oil and Gas Auction Unclear
HRW
Congolese Coalition, International Partners Call for Permanent Cancellation Read more »
Kenya: Ugandans Give Kenya Ports Authority Nod of Approval
Nile Post
Uganda, which is KPA's largest transit customer, remains integral to the port's operations, with a substantial share of cargo directed towards the country. Read more »
South Africa: Reforms to Attract Infrastructure Investment
SAnews.gov.za
Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana has announced reforms that will create conditions to attract greater infrastructure investment by private sector participation. Read more »
South Africa: Ivaldo Macamo Lost His Leg When the George Building Collapsed. He Is Still Waiting for Compensation
GroundUp
Not one of the families we spoke to has received any payout Read more »
South Africa: South Africa Blocks Vodacom's $745m Acquisition of Fiber Assets
Daba Finance
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Somalia: UN Security Council Votes to Withdraw Political Mission From Somalia After a Decade
Radio Dalsan
The UN Security Council voted on Wednesday to initiate a two-year withdrawal of its political mission in Somalia, which has operated in the country for more than a decade. Read more »
South Africa: Tiger Brands in Talks With Listeriosis Class Action Attorneys to Pay for Victims' Urgent Medical Needs
Daily Maverick
While food producer Tiger Brands' liability for the listeriosis outbreak in 2017/18 has yet to be determined in court, the company is engaging with the legal team behind the class… Read more »
South Africa: A Lifeline Denied - South Africa's Social Grant System Fails the Most Vulnerable
Daily Maverick
In South Africa, the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant, introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic, now faces a critical legal challenge as calls grow for fairer and more… Read more »
Nigeria/Ghana: Just in - Nigeria's Flying Eagles Defeat Ghana, Retain Wafu B U20 Title
Premium Times
Ghana pulled one back in the second half but couldn't overcome the deficit, handing the Flying Eagles their well-deserved victory Read more »
Sudan: Enforced Disappearances 'Systematic and Escalating' - Africa Centre for Justice and Peace Studies
Dabanga
The African Centre for Justice and Peace Studies (ACJPS) organised a meeting with Sudanese civil society organisations and human rights defenders to address enforced disappearances… Read more »
Senegal: Senegal's President Faye Commits to Process Raw Materials
Foroyaa
Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye has vowed to prioritise the manufacturing of the country's raw materials to enhance balance of trade. Read more »
