October 29
Liberia: Their Conditions Are Deplorable & Unfortunate
New Dawn
Bomi County Senator Edwin Melvin Snowe frowns at the high rate of Africans migrating to Europe. Read more »
Kenya: Ogola-Led Bench Convenes As State Moves to Clear Path for Kindiki Swearing
Capital FM
A three-judge bench hearing petitions arising from the impeachment of Rigathi Gachagua is scheduled to sit at 10am on Tuesday to consider the State's application for review of… Read more »
Liberia: Embattled Speaker Runs to Court
New Republic
Having failed on two occasions to convene the aggrieved lawmakers seeking his removal, embattled House Speaker Cllr. Jonathan Fonati Koffa has taken a flight to the nation's… Read more »
Kenya: Prime Suspect Arrested in Gruesome Murder of Wells Fargo HR Manager Willis Ayieko
Capital FM
A prime suspect has been arrested in the gruesome murder of Wells Fargo Human Resources Manager Willis Ayieko, whose body was discovered after he was abducted in Siaya last Friday. Read more »
Africa: Inaugural Global Surveillance Summit 2024, Cape Town, South Africa [press release]
Africa CDC
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) in partnership with the International Society for Infectious Diseases (ISID) will host the inaugural Global… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Harare Hunts for Finance, Planning Bosses
The Herald
Harare City Council is hunting for a new finance boss after operating for eight years without one amid tussling among councillors over who controls council coffers. Read more »
Liberia: Activist Calls Lawmakers 'Coup Plotters' in Bid to Remove House Speaker
Liberian Investigator
The Executive Director of Campaigner for Change International, Mr. Vardadark Patricks, has branded the actions of 43 lawmakers seeking the ouster of House Speaker Cllr. J. Fonati… Read more »
Nigeria: World Polio Day - Mbah Reaffirms Commitment to Polio-Free Status
Vanguard
In a continued effort to uphold Enugu State's polio-free status, Governor Peter Mbah's administration reaffirmed its dedication to public health initiatives on World Polio Day. Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopian, NIDP Sign MOU Allowing Fayda ID to Be Used As Travel Document for Domestic Flights
ENA
Ethiopian Airlines and Ethiopia National ID Program (NIDP) signed a Memorandum of Understanding to cooperate on integrating their systems to facilitate the use of Fayda ID as a… Read more »
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Congratulates Incoming Secretary-General of the Commonwealth
SAnews.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended his personal congratulations, along with those of the South African Government, to Ghana's Foreign Minister, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, on her… Read more »
South Africa: Call to Ensure Safety of Initiates Ahead of Initiation Season
SAnews.gov.za
To ensure the integrity of the upcoming customary initiation season in December, the safety and well-being of all initiates must be prioritised, as required by the Customary… Read more »
South Africa: Operation Shanela Nets Over 15 000 Suspects
SAnews.gov.za
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has arrested 15 298 suspects through Operation Shanela. Read more »
Nigeria: States, FCT Generate N2.4 Trillion IGR in 2023
Premium Times
The report said the 2023 IGR grew by 26.03 per cent when compared to the N1.93 trillion recorded in 2022. Read more »
Nigeria: Naira Depreciates By 4.41% Against Dollar At Official Market
Premium Times
Also, the total daily turnover reduced to $81.17 million on Monday down from $284.93 million recorded on Friday. Read more »
South Africa: Opposition to Open Cast Coal Mining in Midvaal
GroundUp
For years residents have been objecting to the Springfield and Vlakfontein mining project Read more »
South Africa: South Africans Exposed to High Levels of Lead Chromates
GroundUp
In 2022, over 700-tonnes of lead chromates were imported into the country from India alone Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Steps Up Blood Disorder Care As Thousands With Hemophilia Remain Untreated
Capital FM
Kenya has approximately 5,500 people living with hemophilia, though only about 940 are currently receiving care, according to Harry Kimtai, the Principal Secretary of the State… Read more »
Kenya: East African Nations Hold Forum to Tackle Blood Disorders and Enhance Patient Care
Capital FM
Countries from East Africa convened at the East Africa Blood Disorders Leadership Forum to address the future of bleeding and blood disorders (BBDs) affecting citizens, such as… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Prisons Empower Inmates Through Furniture Craftmanship
Nile Post
Uganda Prisons Service has proudly furnished Makerere University's newly established Ivory Tower main boardroom with high-quality furniture crafted by inmate artisans. Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Condemns Government Scientists As Traitors for Early Retirement Plans
Nile Post
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has strongly condemned government scientists' plans to take early retirement following recent salary enhancements. Read more »
Uganda: Nyege Nyege Festival Responds to Apostle Grace Lubega With a Bible Verse
Nile Post
Nyege Nyege festival organizers have responded to recent calls from Apostle Grace Lubega of Phaneroo Ministries to ban the annual event over claims of moral decay. Read more »
Uganda: Breaking Barriers - Strengthening Communities for Adolescent Wellness in Uganda
Nile Post
In Uganda, urgent initiatives are being launched to address the critical issue of teenage pregnancies and promote safe motherhood, thereby enhancing adolescent wellness. Read more »
South Africa: Former Police Sergeant Alongside Constable and Reservist Appear in Court On Corruption Cases
SAPS
A 52-year-old former Police Sergeant, Andries Mafalo, previously attached to the Lebowakgomo Police Station, along with ex-colleagues Constable Steve Segoale (40) and Reservist… Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzania, Russia Eye Joint Projects in Key Sectors
Daily News
TANZANIA and Russia are contemplating on joint projects in energy, agriculture, infrastructure and tourism. Read more »
Nigeria: Gunmen Kidnap FRSC Official in South-East, Demand Ransom
Premium Times
The victim, Emeason Chima, was kidnapped on Saturday near Maduka University in Ekwegbe, Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area of Enugu State. Read more »
