October 30
Algeria: His Majesty, Sultan of Oman, Honors President of the Republic With 'Al-Said' Order Medal
Algerie Presse Service
His Majesty Sultan of Oman, Haitham bin Tariq, honored on Tuesday evening,in Muscat, President of the Republic, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, with "Al-Said" Order Medal, the highest award… Read more »
Algeria: President of the Republic Returns to Algiers
Algerie Presse Service
The President of the Republic, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, returned, Wednesday afternoon, to Algiers after a three-day State visit to the Sultanate of Oman, and a working and fraternity… Read more »
Africa: Eating Elephants and the Assault On Our Waning Wildlife
Daily Maverick
Our relationship with the wild animals on our planet, whose numbers are rapidly declining, is deeply problematic. With the UN Biodiversity Conference (COP16) in session in Colombia… Read more »
Africa: Special Envoy for Sudan Perriello Travels to Kenya, Uganda, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt [press release]
State Department
U.S. Special Envoy for Sudan Tom Perriello will travel to Kenya, Uganda, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt starting October 30 for meetings on the crisis in Sudan. Read more »
Nigeria: I Stayed in Hotel for One Year As Nigeria's Ambassador - Bianca Ojukwu
Premium Times
"As Ambassador to the Kingdom of Spain, I spent an entire year in one hotel room..." Read more »
Africa: How Traffickers Got Away With the Biggest Rosewood Heist in History [analysis]
African Arguments
Ten years after officials seized $50 million worth of illegally harvested rosewood from Madagascar, the logs sit in limbo in a Singapore port. Read more »
Kenya: Starlets Thrash Philippines to Wrap Up Turkey Invitational Tour On a High
Capital FM
Harambee Starlets wound up their Pink Ladies Cup campaign with a 4-1 thrashing of the Philippines on Wednesday evening at the Emirhan Stadium in Antalya, Turkey. Read more »
Gambia: Irregular Migration and Youth Unemployment
Foroyaa
In spite of the increasing number of reports of deaths at sea of Gambians and other West Africans who risk their lives to venture into a perilous journey across the Atlantic Ocean… Read more »
Gambia: What Is the Update On the Electrocution of Seven Workers At Kerr Gallo?
Foroyaa
On 9th October, 2024, seven workers who were erecting a pole at Kerr Gallo were electrocuted when the pole touched a high tension cable, resulting in the death of all seven of… Read more »
Kenya: High Court Upholds Graft Conviction Against Oswago, Shollei
Capital FM
The High Court has upheld the conviction of former Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) CEO James Oswago and his former deputy, Wilson Shollei, in a Sh1.3 billion… Read more »
Nigeria: Gunmen Kill Entrepreneur, Set Corpse Ablaze
Premium Times
The police have confirmed the incident. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Detain Three Inspectors for Extorting Motorists
Premium Times
Cases of police extortion in Nigeria have continued despite punishment by police authorities, such as dismissal from service. Read more »
Uganda: Study Highlights Positive Shift in Gender Norms, Reducing Women's Unpaid Care Burden
Nile Post
A recent study by the Economic Policy Research Centre (EPRC) reveals changes in the division of unpaid care work in Uganda, showcasing the positive effects of evolving mindsets in… Read more »
Africa: 56 000 TB Deaths in SA in 2023, According to WHO
spotlight
An estimated 56 000 people in South Africa and 1.25 million around the world died of TB in 2023, according to just-published figures from the WHO. This means that in 2023 TB… Read more »
Malawi: DPP Considers Court Intervention Over Delays in Simultaneous Voter and ID Registration
Nyasa Times
In light of media reports revealing that national identity registration has yet to commence in certain centers where voter registration is underway, the Democratic Progressive… Read more »
Nigeria: Abia Govt, Labour Sign Agreement On New Minimum Wage
Premium Times
"We had some grey areas; we also resolved them amicably. That is in the spirit of collective bargaining." Read more »
South Africa: Minister of Finance to Table MTBPS
SAnews.gov.za
Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana will today present the 2024 Medium Term Budget Policy Statement ("2024 MTBPS") to Parliament. Read more »
South Africa: SANDF and Russian Aerospace Forces Strengthen Ties
SAnews.gov.za
South Africa is hosting Russia's Aerospace Forces to strengthen ties between the two nations. Read more »
Botswana: Tanzanian President Calls for Peace, Stability As Botswana Decides
Daily News
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has urged all eligible voters in the Republic of Botswana to exercise their constitutional rights by turning out to vote peacefully on election day,… Read more »
Liberia: Public Works Minister Giddings Denies Spending $22 Million On Road Maintenance
Liberian Investigator
The Minister of Public Works, Roland Lafayette Giddings, has strongly refuted allegations that his ministry expended US$22 million on road maintenance across Liberia. Read more »
Namibia: SOS Children's Village, a Haven for the Namibian Child
New Era
It was in 2011 when Enigard Nenghwanya entered the doors of the SOS Children's Village in Khomasdal to seek refuge and comfort, and ultimately have some place to call home. Read more »
Malawi: Namiwa's Shameful Exit From Commission of Inquiry - a Resignation That Mocks Justice
Nyasa Times
Just two days after accepting to sworn in, activist Sylvester Namiwa has, shockingly, resigned from the Commission of Inquiry, raising eyebrows and igniting debate over his motives… Read more »
Africa: Cancer Poses Serious Threat to Humanity! [editorial]
The Point
Tackling cancer is one of the most formidable challenges facing our society. The disease, which remains one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide, knows no… Read more »
Sudan: Humanitarian Aid Delegation Arrives in Kadugli
SNA
The humanitarian aid delegation arrived in the capital of South Kordofan State by air from the capital of South Sudan, Juba, where it landed for the first time at Kadugli Airport… Read more »
Ghana: Ghana's Vigilante Groups Increase From 27 to 72 - Security Expert
Ghanaian Times
The number of vigilante groups operating in the country has increased from 27 to about 72, as captured under the Vigilantism and Related Offences Act 2019 (Act 999), a security… Read more »
