October 27
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 »
Nigeria: Helicopter Crash - Search Continues As Labour, Pandef Demand Thorough Investigation
Vanguard
Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and the Pan-Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF, have urged the Federal Government agencies investigating the helicopter crash in Port Harcourt to do a thorough… Read more »
Nigeria: NSIB Intensifies Search for Victims of Helicopter Crash, Pandef, NLC Demand Probe
This Day
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has intensified search for the victims of the Sikorsky SK76 helicopter with registration number, 5NBQG, which crashed near Bonny… Read more »
Africa: Slave Trade - Commonwealth Heads Agree On Reparations Dialogue
Leadership
Commonwealth leaders have agreed that the time has come for a conversation about reparations for the slave trade, despite the UK's desire to keep the subject off the agenda at a… Read more »
Nigeria: Many People Trapped in Abuja Collapsed Building
Leadership
An unconfirmed number of people were trapped in a building that collapsed in the Sabon Lugbe community of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) late yesterday. Read more »
Kenya: Why COP29 Must Hold Polluters Accountable
Capital FM
The upcoming COP29 climate summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, from November 11-22, comes at a critical juncture. This year's conference will feature a Health Day on November 18,… Read more »
Nigeria: Obasanjo to Wealthy Nigerians - Assist the Downtrodden
Vanguard
FORMER President Olusegun Obasanjo, yesterday, urged affluent Nigerians to assist in reducing the effects of the current economic hardship on the less privileged Nigerians. Read more »
