October 28
South Africa: South Africa Records Progress in Exiting Grey List
SAnews.gov.za
South Africa is now deemed to have largely addressed 16 of the 22 action items in its Action Plan to exit the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list. Read more »
Africa: Presidency Asserts Stance On South Africa's Foreign Policy
SAnews.gov.za
The Presidency has reaffirmed South Africa's commitment to a foreign policy grounded in solidarity, peace, equality, human rights and sustainable development for the benefit of… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Flying Eagles Qualify for Wafu B U20 Final, Secure Afcon Ticket
Premium Times
The Flying Eagles will face Ghana in the final on Wednesday, aiming to defend their title and make Nigeria proud Read more »
Nigeria: Green Energy's Dirty Secret - Illegal Lithium Trade Thrives in Oyo
Premium Times
The global demand for lithium has extended to Nigeria, where a market for illicitly mined lithium minerals is thriving in the international border areas of Oyo State, helped by… Read more »
Nigeria: Pensioners Beg FG to Release Funds for Payment of Accrued Rights
Vanguard
... 2023 CPS retirees yet to be paid Read more »
Zimbabwe: Legal Discussions With Vengai Madzima - Acquisition of Mining Rights in Zimbabwe By Diaspora and Foreign Investors [interview]
New Zimbabwe
Vengai Madzima (VM) is a Senior Partner at Madzima Chidyausiku Museta Legal Practitioners (MCM Legal) and has weekly discussions with NewZimbabwe.com on legal issues that affect… Read more »
Malawi: Blantyre Derby Revenue Falls Short As Bullets' Slump Impacts Attendance
Nyasa Times
The highly anticipated TNM Super League Blantyre derby between archrivals Mighty Mukuru Wanderers and FCB Nyasa Bullets at Kamuzu Stadium drew in K55.1 million on Saturday,… Read more »
Malawi: Chilima Left UTM With K4 Billion Debt - Utm Ponders Auctioning Party to DPP to Help Settle Debts
Nyasa Times
The United Transformation Movement (UTM) is facing a significant financial crisis in the wake of the late Saulos Chilima's leadership, with party officials contending with a… Read more »
Ghana: Four Coys Donate Gh¢309,000 Items, Cheque for National Farmers' Day
Ghanaian Times
Four companies have donated assorted items valued at GH¢ 309,000 and a cheque for GH¢ 35,000 to the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) on Wednesday, as their… Read more »
Nigeria: Gov Nwifuru Approves New Minimum Wage for Ebonyi Workers
Premium Times
The governor disclosed this on Sunday through a statement from his spokesperson. Read more »
Nigeria: Polaris Bank Retains Best Digital Bank Award for the Fourth Year [press release]
Premium Times
Polaris Bank says it has seen tremendous market gain in digital transactions in the first eight months of 2024. Read more »
Liberia/Sierra Leone: Kojo Starts Interim Coaching Tenure With Win Over Sierra Leone
Liberian Investigator
Thomas Kojo has secured his first victory as interim coach of Liberia's national team. Read more »
Nigeria: Facility Deficit Threatens New School Curriculum
Leadership
As Nigeria prepares to implement its revamped skills curriculum for basic education in January 2025, inadequate infrastructure and a lack of modern technology are threatening its… Read more »
Nigeria: Gov Yusuf Swears in 44 Kano LG Chairmen
Leadership
Kano state governor Abba Yusuf swore in the newly elected chairmen of 44 local governments on Sunday, who emerged winners during Saturday's election. Read more »
Africa: Global Stars Unite for Earthshot Prize in South Africa [press release]
The Earthshot Prize
Some of the world's most influential artists, athletes, musicians, and advocates will join The Earthshot Prize in Cape Town, South Africa this November to spotlight inspiring… Read more »
Kenya: Police Investigating Death of Catholic Nun At Convent in Rongo
Capital FM
Police in Migori County are investigating the death of a Catholic nun at a Convent in Rongo town. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Presides Over KFS Inspector Cadets, Forest Trainees Pass-Out Parade
Capital FM
President William Ruto is presiding over the pass-out parade for newly-trained Kenya Forest Service (KFS) Inspector Cadets and Forest Trainees in Nakuru. Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Ensure Production of Enough Food to Feed Kenyans - Ruto
Capital FM
The government's top priority is to ensure production of enough food to feed all Kenyans, President William Ruto has said. Read more »
Nigeria: Helicopter Crash - One More Body Recovered As Search Continues
Premium Times
The statement said the field operations identified an additional body by confirming the T-shirt worn matched the description provided. Read more »
Nigeria: Yobe Govt Signs Contract for Procurement of 100 Motorcycles, 80 Tricycle Pick-Ups
Leadership
In its efforts to further boost economic activities through empowering people, the Yobe State government through the Ministry of Wealth Creation, Empowerment and Employment… Read more »
Nigeria: Women Leaders Demand Gender Equity in Humanitarian Affairs Appointment
Leadership
The Niger-Delta Progressive Women Worldwide, alongside other women's groups from the Niger-Delta, have voiced concerns over the recent appointment of Mr. Nentawe Yilwatda as… Read more »
Chad: Chad Introduces Malaria Vaccine in Triple-Vaccine Rollout for Children
WHO-AFRO
Chad today kicked off an ambitious triple vaccine rollout, including the R21 malaria vaccine, marking a significant step forward in its efforts to safeguard the health and… Read more »
Nigeria: 19 Sokoto Traditional Rulers Resign
Daily Trust
Nineteen traditional rulers comprising district and ward heads in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State have resigned their positions and declared their support for… Read more »
Nigeria: Many Feared Dead As Farmers, Herders Clash in Adamawa
Daily Trust
Several people have been reportedly killed in a clash between herders and farmers in Kukta, Waltandi District in the Song Local Government Area of Adamawa State. Read more »
Nigeria: USAID Urged to Include Cassava On International List
Daily Trust
The Executive Director of Agbeyewa Farms Limited, Mr Oskar Ayeleso, has decried the exclusion of cassava by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) from the… Read more »
