October 28
Tunisia: 'Many Cases Need to Be Decided Within Reasonable Timeframe to Achieve Desired Justice,' Says President of Republic
Tunis Afrique Presse
President Kais Saied stressed the need to decide on many cases within a reasonable time, saying during a meeting with Justice Minister Leila Jaffel on Monday that "judicial time is… Read more »
Sudan: Provision of Small Projects for Sudanese Refugees in Abache Started
SNA
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, in cooperation with the Humanitarian Aid Commission and the Central Committee for Refugees in Abeche, Chad, have begun providing… Read more »
South Africa: Police Festive Season Operations in Full Swing
SAnews.gov.za
The National Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS), General Fannie Masemola, says the police's festive season operations are in full swing in all provinces. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Speaks On Blackout in Northern Nigeria
Premium Times
President Tinubu is saddened by the reports of vandalism and wilful destruction of power infrastructure Read more »
Nigeria: Cholera Outbreak Exposes Gaps in Nigeria's Public Health Infrastructure - NCDC
Premium Times
As of 17 October, NCDC reported 14,237 suspected cases and 378 deaths across 35 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Read more »
Nigeria: Minister Meets Tinubu Over Electricity Situation in Northern Nigeria, Suggests Long-Term Solution
Premium Times
The minister confirmed that the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) had identified the problems, and its engineers are already trying to fix them. Read more »
Nigeria: How Nigerian University Sacked Lecturer Over Vague, Unproven Sexual Assault Allegations
Premium Times
A federal judge described the University of Uyo as "a place where the truth will always be punished senselessly." Read more »
Nigeria: Minister Meets Tinubu Over Electricity Situation in Northern Nigeria, Suggests Long-Term Solution
Premium Times
The minister confirmed that the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) had identified the problems, and its engineers are already trying to fix them. Read more »
Nigeria: Bayelsa Confirms Receipt of N3billion Flood Prevention Fund From Federal Govt
Premium Times
Bayelsa is listed among the 21 Nigerian states at risk of flooding. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Dismiss, Arraign Inspector Who Killed Nigerian Musician
Premium Times
The musician, Okezie Chikezie Mba, was shot dead by the police inspector at the Anti-Cult Unit of the Enugu State Police Command on Friday. Read more »
Nigeria: Constitution Amendment - Nigeria's Speaker Wants Joint Tickets, Reserved Legislative Seats for Women
Premium Times
"I have directed the Constitutional Review Committee to focus on reforms that promote gender equity." Read more »
Nigeria: Edo Incoming APC Govt Criticises Obaseki's Last-Minute Recruitment of 4,000 Teachers
Premium Times
The Edo government has reacted to the criticism. Read more »
Nigeria: Federal Govt Depriving Bayelsa of Revenue From Gas Flaring - Diri
Premium Times
The governor lamented the situation in which oil companies situate their administrative offices far from their operational bases, "shortchanging" states like Bayelsa in terms of… Read more »
Nigeria: Cargo Tracking Contract - How Delayed Execution Cost Nigeria $500m Annually - Shippers' Council
Premium Times
Nigeria has lost almost $2.5 billion within the last five years due to delayed implementation of the cargo inspection contract, says the shippers' council. Read more »
South Africa: South Africa Prepares for UNFCCC COP29
SAnews.gov.za
As South Africa prepares to participate in the UN Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC COP29), government has indicated that it will advocate for climate finance for developing… Read more »
Algeria: President Tebboune Meets With Algerian Diaspora in Oman
Algerie Presse Service
The President of the Republic, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, met on Monday in Muscat members of the Algerian community established in the Sultanate of Oman, as part of his state visit to… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Four Dead, Two Hospitalised After Drinking Aloe Vera Concoction in Mutare
263Chat
In a tragic incident on Friday, four people lost their lives while two others were hospitalized after consuming a homemade concoction prepared with aloe vera at Gonorenda Homestead… Read more »
South Africa: DA Petition Against Eskom Tariff Hikes Surpasses 100 000 Signatures - South Africans Stand Against Energy Poverty
DA
Note to editors: Please find attached soundbite by Kevin Mileham MP. Read more »
Ethiopia: Teachers in Newly Established Ethiopian Regions Face Financial Hardships Amid Salary Cuts, Payment Delays
Addis Standard
Teachers across the newly established regions of South Ethiopia, Central Ethiopia, and South west Ethiopia are grappling with severe financial difficulties as salary cuts and… Read more »
Kenya: Absentee Committee Chairs Risk Losing Positions, Speaker Wetangula Warns
Capital FM
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has read the riot act to chairpersons and vice-chairpersons of departmental, audit, appropriations, and other select committees for… Read more »
South Africa: DA Leader Steenhuisen Requested to Address EC Tourist Safety Crisis With GNU Ministers
DA
The economy of Nelson Mandela Bay and the entire Eastern Cape is facing a massive crisis due to the safety and security of tourists being threatened by criminals. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Politics Should Serve People, Not Personal Gain - Chamisa
263Chat
Former Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader, Nelson Chamisa, urged political leaders to focus on service and integrity during a speech at his uncle Chomunorwa Chamisa's… Read more »
Sudan: 'Decisive Action' Needed to Halt Fighting in Sudan - UN
VOA
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for "decisive action" on Monday to end the 18-month-long civil war in Sudan, where millions face starvation and have been… Read more »
Africa: WHO in Africa, WomenLift Health Sign Pivotal Agreement to Strengthen Women's Leadership in Health
WHO-AFRO
World Health Organization (WHO) in the African Region and WomenLift Health today crossed a major milestone, cementing a crucial partnership to bolster investments in women's… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Currency Reform Measures Do Not Lapse - RBZ Says ZWG Legal Status Above Board
New Zimbabwe
THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has refuted claims challenging the legal status of the ZWG, insisting the new currency's status is well above board. Read more »
