November 20
Namibia: Three Poachers Shot Dead At Etosha
Namibian
Three poachers have been shot and killed at Etosha National Park by the Namibian Police's anti-poaching unit. Read more »
Kenya: Besigye's Demands Release of His Husband Reportedly Abducted in Nairobi
Capital FM
Winnie Byanyima, wife of Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye, has called on the Ugandan government to release her husband, whom she claims was abducted in Nairobi. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Can't Prosper Unless Every Part Thrives - Tinubu
This Day
President Bola Tinubu, yesterday, said although the North could not progress in isolation, Nigeria, too, could not prosper unless every part of her thrived. Read more »
Nigeria: Military Remains Nigeria's Guardian of Unity, Democracy, Assert IBB, Abdulsalami
This Day
*Youth urged to embrace service, commitment Read more »
Nigeria: COP29 - Nigeria Strengthens Ties With China On Global Climate Action
Daily Trust
The Minister of Environment, Balarabe Lawal, has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on behalf of the federal government with the People's Republic of China. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Lifts Ban, to Post Corps Members to Banks, Others
Daily Trust
The federal government has lifted previous restrictions on National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) postings, enabling corps members to serve in banks, government agencies and private… Read more »
Nigeria: Experts Call for Ban On GMO Foods, Lawmakers Call for Caution
Daily Trust
Lawmakers and food system experts have expressed concerns about the safety of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in Nigeria, calling for a cautious approach. Read more »
Nigeria: Access Arm Expands Financial Literacy Campaign to 100 Nigerian Schools
Daily Trust
Access ARM Pensions has expanded its flagship corporate social responsibility initiative, Shape Your Future, to 100 schools across Nigeria, underscoring its commitment to fostering… Read more »
Nigeria: Defence Headquarters Confirms Killing of 5 Soldiers in Borno
Vanguard
The Defence Headquarters has confirmed that Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists ambushed troops conducting stabilization operations in Gubio Local Government Area (LGA) of Borno State,… Read more »
South Africa: Five Years of Water Shortages in KZN Township
GroundUp
Residents take legal action Read more »
Rwanda: Inside Rwanda's New Proposed Media Policy
New Times
A stand-alone defamation law as well as legislations regulating artificial intelligence (AI)-generated content are some of the expected outcomes if the proposed media policy is… Read more »
Nigeria: Obasanjo Should Keep Quiet, Nigeria Not a Failed State - Jimoh Ibrahim
Vanguard
Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, representing Ondo South Senatorial District, has advised former President Olusegun Obasanjo to refrain from making statements that undermine Nigeria's… Read more »
Nigeria: Opposition Politicians, Not IPOB, Responsible for Violent Attacks - Abia Govt
Vanguard
The Abia State Government has blamed oposition politicians for the unprecedented wave of attacks against army personnel in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: CBN Warns Against Fraudulent SWIFT Fund Transfer Claims
Premium Times
The CBN clarified that the SWIFT documents provided as evidence are often unverifiable and not traceable on the SWIFT platform. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Oldest Banking Institution Becomes 'First Holdco' As Shareholders Endorse New Name
Premium Times
The change applies also to the subsidiaries within the group, FBN Holdings remarked. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Governor Signs N70,000 Minimum Wage With Labour Leaders
Premium Times
According to the MoU, the new minimum wage will cover all strata of Ekiti workers, as well as pensioners. Read more »
Nigeria: Health Services Continue in Abuja, Lagos Hospitals Amid Medical Consultants' Strike
Premium Times
The association had on Monday declared a seven-day warning strike over alleged government's failure to take significant steps in addressing its demands. Read more »
Nigeria: Church Donates N250 Million Worth of Relief Materials to Flood Victims
Premium Times
Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State and the state's Committee on Emergency Response, led by Deputy Governor Gilbert Ibezim, received the items. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu to Sack Unizik Governing Council Over Controversial VC Appointment
Premium Times
Mr Odoh's controversial appointment as UNIZIK VC sparked controversy, angering unions and the federal government. Read more »
Liberia: Senate to Conduct a Separate Hearing On the Draft National Budget
New Dawn
The Liberia Senate plenary has decided to hear and scrutinize the 2025 draft National Budget separately in the wake of an ongoing political crisis at the House of Representatives. Read more »
Liberia: Liberia Prioritizes High-Risk Groups for 10,000 Mpox Vaccine Doses
Liberian Observer
Liberia is set to receive over 10,000 doses of the MVA-BN mpox vaccine, with health workers, security personnel, and the elderly population identified as priority groups for… Read more »
Liberia: Decision On Tweah's U.S.$8m Bond Expected Today
Liberian Observer
A decision regarding former Finance Minister Samuel Tweah's US$8 million property valuation bond is expected to be reached today in Criminal Court 'C'. The investigation resumed… Read more »
Kenya: CJ Koome Calls for Increased Funding to Strengthen Child Justice in Kenya
Capital FM
Chief Justice Martha Koome has urged government stakeholders and development partners to increase funding for Kenya's justice systems to enhance the country's capacity to… Read more »
Kenya: CS Karanja Directs Registration for Mung Beans, Cocoyam Farmers
Capital FM
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Andrew Karanja has directed farmers and dealers of mung beans, locally known as 'Ndegu,' and cocoyam to register with the Agriculture and Food… Read more »
Rwanda: Education Ministry Explains Move to Standardise English Tests
New Times
A teacher who completed a probationary period must sit for English examination as a medium of instruction every three years, and in case they fail the examination two consecutive… Read more »
