November 20
South Africa: Only Targeting Immigrant Spaza Shops Is Unconstitutional, Warns Human Rights Activist
GroundUp
The focus should instead be on holding government accountable for ensuring food safety at all stores Read more »
Nigeria: 14 Herders Arrested for Violating Trans-Humance Ban in Adamawa
Daily Trust
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested 14 suspected herders for violating the Executive Order banning transhumance movement across Adamawa State. Read more »
Ghana: 524 Diaspora Members Gain Ghanaian Citizenship in Historic Ceremony
Ghana Presidency
A historic moment unfolded at the Accra International Conference Centre on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, as 524 members of the African diaspora were officially granted Ghanaian… Read more »
Ghana: President Akufo-Addo Swears in Five New Ambassadors, Emphasizes Ghana's Role On the Global Stage
Ghana Presidency
In a ceremony steeped in tradition and national pride, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, swore in five new ambassadors at the Jubilee House,… Read more »
Uganda: Ugandans to Save As Low As Shs5000 As NSSF Launches New Voluntary Plan
Nile Post
National Social Security Fund has launched a new voluntary savings plan that will allow members save as low as shs5000. Read more »
Uganda: Rift in Uganda Law Society As Members Disown Ssemakadde
Nile Post
A faction of the Uganda Law Society (ULS) has issued a firm statement distancing itself from controversial remarks made by its president, Isaac K. Ssemakadde. Read more »
Uganda: Experts Warn HIV Progress At Risk Without Sustained Efforts, Rights-Based Interventions
Nile Post
Globally, over 31 million people are now living with HIV, a stark increase from 8 million decades ago. In 2023 alone, 380,000 new infections were recorded, highlighting persistent… Read more »
Uganda: Ssenyonyi Rallies Bukomansimbi Coffee Farmers Amid Concerns Over New Coffee Law
Nile Post
The Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, Joel Ssenyonyi, has called on coffee farmers in Bukomansimbi District to stay resilient amidst growing concerns surrounding the recently… Read more »
Uganda: Katanga Trial 'Stalls' Amid Repeated Adjournments
Nile Post
Ms Molly Katanga, accused of killing her husband on November 2, 2023, remains in Luzira Prison having been denied bail twice by Judge Isaac Muwata, who at one time promised a… Read more »
Uganda: In Bugahya, Six People Are Out to Kick Pius Wakabi Out of Parliament
Nile Post
Wakabi, who represents Bugahya in the 11th Parliament, joined politics in 2016 after resigning as a school bursar at Kabalega Secondary School in Masindi. Read more »
Uganda: Museveni, Zulu King to Grace Ateker Cultural Festival in Soroti
Nile Post
The Minister for Gender, Labour and Social Development, Betty Amongi has said President Museveni will grace the Ateker cultural festival in Soroti. Read more »
Uganda: Obongi RDC Hashaka Rescues Pupils Stranded By Flooded Road to Access Ferry
Nile Post
The pupils, residents of Sinyanya in Adjumani District, rely on the Obongi ferry to cross the River Nile daily to attend classes under the Universal Primary Education (UPE)… Read more »
Somalia: Over 427,000 Displaced in Somalia Amid Conflict & Climate Shocks
Radio Dalsan
More than 427,000 people have been forced to flee their homes within Somalia during the first 10 months of 2024, the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) revealed on Tuesday,… Read more »
Somalia: Tensions Rise As Jubaland Rejects Somali PM's Electoral Accusations
Radio Dalsan
The government of Jubaland has dismissed allegations by Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre, accusing the regional state of failing to honour agreements on unifying electoral… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Partners With UNOPS to Design Advanced Drainage System for Baidoa
Radio Dalsan
Somalia has signed a pivotal agreement with the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS), initiating a 15-month program to assess and design an efficient drainage system… Read more »
Uganda: Bobi Demands Answers Over Besigye Abduction
Nile Post
Early morning reports suggested that Opposition stalwart Besigye would be produced at the Military Court Martial today Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Affirms Commitment to Sustain Economic Growth
Capital FM
President William Ruto has reaffirmed the government's commitment to containing inflation and driving economic growth. Read more »
Kenya: 7 Killed, Dozens Displaced in Nairobi's Majengo Slums Fire
Capital FM
Seven people, including three family members, perished in a fire that broke out in Majengo slums, Nairobi on Tuesday night. Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Congratulates Somaliland's President-Elect
Ethiopian Herald
· Commends democratic progress Read more »
Ethiopia: Japan Marks 70-Year of Dev't Cooperation With Ethiopia
Ethiopian Herald
ADDIS ABABA - The Embassy of Japan and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Ethiopia Office celebrated 70 years of Japan's development cooperation with Ethiopia which was… Read more »
Africa: AfDB Advocates Capital Market for Africa's Economic Progress
Ethiopian Herald
ADDIS ABABA- The African Development Bank (AfDB) has emphasized the critical role of establishing a capital market in fostering economic growth, particularly for capital-intensive… Read more »
Ethiopia: Govt Supports Bearing Fruits in Coffee Production - Producers
Ethiopian Herald
ADDIS ABABA - The productivity and quality of Ethiopian coffee has seen a substantial improvement amid sustainable support from the government and experts, Coffee Producers said. Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Unveils 25-Year Economic Transformation Framework
Ethiopian Herald
ADDIS ABABA - Government has made public a long-term economic transformation plan that could span 25 years. Read more »
Africa: Urgent Action Needed to Tackle Growing Antimicrobial Resistance Threat in African Region [press release]
WHO-AFRO
Despite notable strides made in African countries, an accelerated response to the burgeoning threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is critical to avert predictions of 4.1… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Detain Alleged Algerian Arms Dealer, Others in Zamfara
Vanguard
The police in Zamfara have detained a 58-year-old Algerian national for alleged transborder arms trafficking. Read more »
