October 27
Uganda: MPs Biraaro, Mwijukye Clash Over 'Illegal' Constituency Entry
Nile Post
The dispute centres around a long-standing conflict over land belonging to Rwanyabare Catholic Church, where Mwijukye was attacked by armed men during a mediation meeting earlier… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Gringo's Tombstone Unveiled
The Herald
The tombstone of veteran actor Lazarus Boora popularly known as Gringo was unveiled on Sunday afternoon at Rukweza Village in Nyazura by his family. Read more »
Nigeria: Fresh Crisis in Nigerian Universities As SSANU, NASU Declare Nationwide Strike
Premium Times
The JAC of both unions said the strike action begins on Monday 28 October and continues indefinitely. Read more »
Nigeria: Seven Dead, Many Injured in Abuja Building Collapse
Premium Times
This newspaper learnt that the building was one of those marked for demolition by the Abuja authorities because it was built without approval. Read more »
Rwanda: Minister Murasira Urges Soil Erosion Control Measures to Prevent Floods
New Times
The Minister in charge of Emergency Management, Major General (Rtd) Albert Murasira, has urged residents of Rubavu District to protect the environment, by prevention of soil… Read more »
South Africa: President Welcomes Release of Preliminary Election Results in Mozambique
SAnews.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed the release of the preliminary results of the general elections in Mozambique by the National Electoral Commission (CNE). Read more »
South Africa: Food Poisoning Incidents Not Related to School Nutrition Programme
SAnews.gov.za
The Department of Basic Education says it is concerned at the increasing reports of food poisoning involving children of school-going age. Read more »
Nigeria: Blackout - Solving Nigeria's Power Crisis Not Rocket Science - Obi
Daily Trust
Presidential Candidate of Labour Party (LP) in 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has said the continued power outages in many parts of the country, particularly in the northern and… Read more »
Nigeria: Cabinet Reshuffle - PDP, APC Chieftain Ask Tinubu to Relinquish Petroleum Ministry
Daily Trust
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and a chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) have urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to transfer the leadership of the petroleum… Read more »
Nigeria: Dangote Backs Tinubu's CNG Drive With N460bn Investment in Trucks, Others
Daily Trust
As a demonstration of support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's CNG Initiative, Dangote Cement Plc, has invested $280 million (over N460bn) in compressed natural gas (CNG)… Read more »
South Africa: DA Welcomes Move to Grant Visa-Free Access to Ukrainian Diplomats and Officials [press release]
DA
Note to editors: Please find attached soundbite by Ryan Smith MP. Read more »
Nigeria: Withheld Salaries - NASU, SSANU Declare Nationwide Strike
Daily Trust
The Joint Action Committee (JAC) of non-teaching staff unions in the universities, has directed its members to proceed on a nationwide indefinite strike on Monday. Read more »
Senegal: Global Watchdog Takes Senegal Off Dirty Money List
Daba Finance
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Tanzania: Govt Urges More Collaborative Efforts in Clean Energy Drive
Daily News
The Ministry of Energy has called on companies and stakeholders across the country, to continue collaborating in the Government's mission to achieve the national clean cooking… Read more »
Kenya: We Go to Church in Our Plan to Go to Heaven, Not to Hunt for Votes - Ruto
Capital FM
President William Ruto has lashed out at critics castigate politicians for attending church services saying they are all in the race to go to heaven. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Says Construction of 11,000 Grade 9 Classrooms to Be Completed By Jan
Capital FM
President William Ruto says the government will complete the construction of 11,000 Junior Secondary School classrooms by January next year. Read more »
Nigeria: Hunger - Provide Food Vouchers for Poor Nigerians, Jimoh Ibrahim Tells Govt
Premium Times
Mr Ibrahim said the food vouchers will be more effective in addressing the hunger crisis ravaging the nation than the cash transfer initiative being implemented by the government. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Defends Shif Amid Health Sector Transition Challenges
Capital FM
President William Ruto has defended the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) that has caused radical changes in the health sector saying the inadequacies being experienced are due… Read more »
Kenya: Gachagua Says Ruto's Failures Demand Nation's Prayers
Capital FM
Impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua criticized President William Ruto on Sunday, claiming he has failed to deliver on his promises to Kenyans. Read more »
South Africa: Zulu King Fumes About Government 'Overreach', Wants Less State Oversight of Ingonyama Trust
Daily Maverick
As the sole trustee and chairperson of the trust, the king resents having to account for 'his land'. Read more »
South Africa: Disaster Management On Alert As Western Cape Braces for Rain and Wind Battering
Daily Maverick
Strong, damaging winds and disruptive rain are on the cards for parts of the Western Cape over the next 48 hours. As the disruptive weather prepares to make landfall, disaster… Read more »
South Africa: Billion-Rand Bonanza Awaits SAA If Sale of Heathrow Landing Slot Flies
Daily Maverick
The SAA board is weighing up the sale of a landing slot at Heathrow Airport in the UK to free up cash. A valuation by the government a few years ago valued the slot at R1-billion.… Read more »
Rwanda: IMF Upgrades Rwanda's Economic Projection, but Work Is Not Done
New Times
THE INTERNATIONAL Monetary Fund (IMF), through its latest Regional Economic Outlook, has upgraded Rwanda's economic outlook for 2024 to 7%, 0.1 per- centage points higher from its… Read more »
Algeria: Algeria, Egypt Agree On Importance of Deepening Dialogue On Arab Issues
Algerie Presse Service
The President of the Republic, Abdelmadjid Tebboune said Sunday evening in Cairo (Egypt) that the two countries agreed on the importance of deepening coordination and consultation… Read more »
Sudan: El Gezira RSF Attacks 'Akin to Violence Witnessed in Darfur Last Year', Says UN Sudan Resident
Dabanga
Clementine Nkweta-Salami, the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan, expressed deep concern over escalating armed violence perpetrated by the Rapid Support… Read more »
