November 05
Nigeria: Viral 'U$57.5bn Loan' to Nigerian Biafra Secessionists Not True
Africa Check
Viral 'U$57.5bn loan' to Nigerian Biafra secessionists not true Read more »
Africa: £86m of Support Catalysed For Earthshot Solutions as EarthShot Event Takes Place in Cape Town [press release]
The Earthshot Prize
Over £86M in value catalysed to date for Earthshot Prize solutions, up from £48M since launch of match-making platform Launchpad Read more »
Zimbabwe: Attempted Rape Cannot Be Treated As Actual Rape - Court Rules
New Zimbabwe
The High Court of Bulawayo has reduced sentences for three men who are serving time following conviction for attempted rape ruling that magistrates who handled their cases erred in… Read more »
Kenya: Duale Puts Night Clubs On Notice Over Noise Pollution
Capital FM
Environment Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has pledged to intensify a crackdown on clubs operating in residential areas due to persistent noise pollution concerns, particularly in… Read more »
South Africa: People With Disabilities Demand Better Access to Public Transport
GroundUp
The Disability Revolution group wants the City of Cape Town to include specific measures for people with disabilities in its transport planning Read more »
Namibia: Revised Resettlement Criteria to Be Implemented ... Corridor Farmers, Marginalised a Priority
New Era
The national resettlement criteria, whose revision is almost complete and will soon be implemented, aims to prioritise the plight of generational farmworkers, address overcrowding… Read more »
Senegal: Wafu a U17 - Senegal Stage Remarkable Comeback to Clinch Title On Penalties
CAF
Senegal emerged victorious in a pulsating WAFU A U17 Cup final, overcoming Mali 5-4 on penalties after an extraordinary 3-3 draw in regulation time on Monday night. Read more »
Uganda: DP Criticises Electoral Commission Over PWD Mapping Exercise
Nile Post
The Democratic Party (DP) has expressed dissatisfaction with the Electoral Commission's (EC) handling of the ongoing exercise to identify and map Persons with Disabilities (PWDs)… Read more »
South Africa: Govt, Private Sector Urged to Prioritise Education and Employment Opportunities for Persons With Disabilities
SAnews.gov.za
As various government departments work around the clock to put final touches to the Medium-Term Development Plan (2024-2029), individuals and organisations representing persons… Read more »
Kenya: Kindiki Urges Religious-Affiliated Universities to Counter Cults
Capital FM
NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 5 - Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has urged religious-affiliated universities to take a more active role in countering misaligned religious doctrines and… Read more »
South Africa: Magudumana to Appeal Her Extradition On Thursday
GroundUp
Nandipha Magudumana was arrested in Tanzania with convicted murderer and rapist and prison escapee Thabo Bester in April 2023 Read more »
Kenya: Homa Bay County Targets to Register 1mn People in SHA
Capital FM
Homa Bay County Commissioner Moses Lilan has set a target of registering 1 million into the new Social Health Authority (SHA) in the next 10 days. Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Targets 8,000 Individuals for 2025 HIV/Aids Survey
Premium Times
In 2018, Lagos State reported a prevalence rate of 1.4 per cent, with more than 170,000 residents living with HIV. Read more »
Africa: South Africa's Pargo Expands to Egypt With $4m Investment
Daba Finance
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Kenya: Universities Must Uphold the High Standard of Academic Excellence - Ruto
Capital FM
Universities must uphold the highest standards of academic excellence as they are the engine of Kenya's human capital development, President William Ruto has said. Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Launch Safe Spaces Campaign to Address Gender Disparity, GBV
Capital FM
The government is set to launch safe space campaigns geared towards addressing the gender disparity and increasing femicide cases including Gender-Based Violence (GBV). Read more »
Nigeria: 'Legal Proceedings a Violation of Children's Fundamental Human Rights'
VOA
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu ordered the immediate release Monday of some 29 minors detained during anti-government protests in August after their court trial sparked outrage and… Read more »
Nigeria: MTN Nigeria Plans N50 Billion Commercial Paper
Premium Times
MTN Nigeria hopes to use the cash to bridge the working capital gap in the short term. Read more »
Kenya: 8 Teachers in Homa Bay Arrested for Exam Malpractice
Capital FM
Eight teachers of a secondary school in Homa Bay are being held by the police over exam malpractice in the ongoing Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE). Read more »
Kenya: UK Mobilises Further Finance to Lower Cost of Borrowing for Kenyan SMEs
Capital FM
The British High Commission Nairobi has announced USD $5.2 million fund (KSH 667 million) to support Micro, Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Kenya, in another example of the… Read more »
Kenya: Light to Moderate Rainfall Expected in Parts of Nairobi - Met Department
Capital FM
Light to moderate rainfall is expected over parts of the Nairobi metropolitan region, the Kenya Meteorological Department has stated. Read more »
Kenya: Duale Urges Businesses to Embrace Sustainable Practices As Bio Foods Leads By Example
Capital FM
Environment Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has called on businesses to adopt sustainable practices to protect the environment for present and future generations. Read more »
Sudan: Statement of the African Union Special Envoy On the Prevention of Genocide On the Situation in Sudan, 29 October 2024 [press release]
African Union
The African Union Special Envoy on the Prevention of Genocide and Mass Atrocities, H.E. Adama Dieng, is deeply concerned by the escalating violence and tragic loss of life in… Read more »
Morocco: World Urban Forum - Morocco's Housing Secretary of State Holds Talks With Malian Peer
MAP
Secretary of State to the Minister of National Land Planning, Urban Development, Housing and City Policy, in charge of Housing Adib Benbrahim held talks in Cairo on Tuesday with… Read more »
Africa: Bishop Graham Usher's Call for Unity in Biodiversity and Climate Action
ACNS
The Bishop of Norwich, Graham Usher, has reflected on the COP 16 Biodiversity Conference, and looks ahead to the COP 29 Climate Conference. Read more »
