October 27
Nigeria: Calling Tinubu 'T-Pain' Is Mischievous, Says Presidency
Leadership
Presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, has said his principal, President Bola Tinubu, was fully aware of the economic challenges being faced by Nigerians and was committed to… Read more »
South Africa: Home Affairs Issues First-Ever Certificates Recognising Muslim Marriages
SAnews.gov.za
The Department of Home Affairs has issued the first-ever South African marriage certificates officially recognising the "type of marriage" as "Muslim". Read more »
Rwanda: Exact Origin of Marburg Virus Identified, Says Minister Nsanzimana
New Times
The Minister of Health, Dr Sabin Nsanzimana, has said the Marburg virus that led to an outbreak on September 27 came from a cave where mining activities had been ongoing. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Blood-Thirsty Rulers On Their Way Out - Says Ex-CCC President Nelson Chamisa
New Zimbabwe
FORMER Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) president, Nelson Chamisa has announced he will soon launch a major political comeback, whose form, modus operandi and timing is… Read more »
Kenya: Activist Boniface Mwangi Traced to Police Station After Home Raid
Capital FM
Activist Boniface Mwangi has been traced to the Kamukunji police station hours after he was picked up by police from his Machakos home. Read more »
Uganda: LRA Rebel Commander Jailed in Uganda for War Crimes in Landmark Case
RFI
Kampala, Uganda (Reuters) - Thomas Kwoyelo, a mid-level commander in the notorious Lord's Resistance Army rebel group, was sentenced to 40 years in prison in Uganda on Friday for… Read more »
Sudan: El Gezira Violence 'Likely to Ignite Catastrophic Tribal Alignment' - Sudan Activists
Dabanga
The Advocacy Group for Peace in Sudan (AGPS) issued a call for immediate global action to address a surge in tribal mobilisation across Sudan. In an urgent public statement… Read more »
Africa: Polluters Must Pay - How COP29 Can Make This a Reality [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) takes place in Azerbaijan in November 2024. The annual climate change conference must focus on holding corporations and countries… Read more »
Africa: Giving Feedback Is a Skill - 3 Tips On How to Do It Well for Students [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
It can be difficult to tell someone what you think of their work, even if you mean well and even if you think they're doing a good job. Sometimes the person doesn't understand what… Read more »
Malawi: Chakwera's Plane Crash Inquiry Disarms the Opposition for 2025
Nyasa Times
Finally, President Chakwera has commissioned the much-anticipated inquiry into the events surrounding the Chikangawa plane crash, which tragically claimed the lives of Vice… Read more »
Kenya: Odede Named Among Kenya's Most Influential Leaders for Community Work Efforts
Capital FM
Shining Hope for Communities (SHOFCO) Founder and CEO Dr. Kennedy Odede has been named among Kenya's 50 most influential men of 2024, alongside Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia… Read more »
Kenya: Activist Boniface Mwangi Reportedly Abducted After Threats to Infiltrate Standard Chartered Marathon
Capital FM
Activist Boniface Mwangi is missing after being reportedly picked up by unknown people Sunday from his Machakos home. Read more »
South Africa: New Zulu King Is Finding His Voice Despite Continued Challenges to His Rule
Daily Maverick
Two years after Zulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini's official coronation, he is still being dogged by several challenges. However, commentators believe he is coming into his own. Read more »
Africa: Bioeconomy Offers Path to Mitigating Climate Change, Enhancing Food Production
VOA
Bioeconomy is the production, use, and conservation of biological resources to produce goods that sustain communities. A new report says the promotion of bioeconomy as a way to… Read more »
Africa: Breast Cancer in Africa - Myths That Need to Be Debunked [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
There are many myths about breast cancer, particularly in Africa with its rich diversity of people, different genetic backgrounds and ancestral histories. Read more »
South Africa: EFF Is in a Tight Spot After Defections and Will Need a Tough Reinvention
Daily Maverick
The recent high-level resignations from the EFF demonstrate the consequences of mismanaging a political party. They also show what can happen when a party loses votes and momentum… Read more »
Nigeria: Ndume Backs Tinubu On De-Dollarisation Policy
Leadership
Senator representing Borno South at the National Assembly, Ali Ndume, has expressed support for the recent de-dollarisation policy introduced by President Bola Tinubu… Read more »
Nigeria: Delta Communities Get Electricity After 15 Years of Darkness
Leadership
Electricity has been restored to Ekuku-Agbor and its adjoining communities in Ika South local government area of Delta State after 15 years. Read more »
Nigeria: 13 Die in Kaduna-Abuja Expressway Crash
Leadership
The Kaduna sector command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has said that 13 persons died in a road crash on Friday on the Kaduna-Abuja Expressway. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu's Cabinet Shake-Up - Beyond the Musical Chairs
Leadership
If anyone thought President Bola Tinubu would run a business-as-usual administration, Wednesday's surgical operation on his cabinet should put that notion to rest. In one fell… Read more »
East Africa: Reasserting Ethiopia's Bid to Host Afcon 2029
Ethiopian Herald
The fact that Ethiopia has made a serious and official bid to host the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2029 implies that it is committed to fulfilling all the required preconditions… Read more »
East Africa: Ethiopia Takes Action to Combat the Looming Threat of Sound Pollution
Ethiopian Herald
The environment is facing unprecedented challenges due to climate change, pollution, and unsustainable practices. It is human activities that improve their lifestyle, but there is… Read more »
Mozambique: Podemos Appeals Against CNE Declaring Frelimo Win
Mozambique News Reports And Clippings
Podemos yesterday submitted its 100-page appeal to the Constitutional Council against the Thursday (24 October) ruling of the National Elections Commission giving an overwhelming… Read more »
East Africa: Ethiopia, Malaysia Forge Stronger Ties
Ethiopian Herald
-Eye expanded trade, investment Read more »
Nigeria: 10 Dramatic Suicides Linked to Hardship in Nigeria
Vanguard
Nigeria has witnessed a surge in suicide cases in recent times with several individuals taking their own lives or attempting to do so due to various reasons. Read more »
