October 25
Nigeria: How Nigeria Can Break Cycle of Poverty - Odigie-Oyegun, Agric Minister, Others
Vanguard
Former Edo State Governor, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, has emphasized that Nigeria's wealth alone cannot eradicate poverty, highlighting the need for collective action to tackle the… Read more »
Kenya: Inquest Launched for Body Found in Wajir Lake As DNA Rules Out Identity of Missing MCA
Capital FM
Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has directed the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in Wajir to open an inquest into the unidentified body found in Lake Yahud… Read more »
Nigeria: First Bank to Consumers - Our Platform Transition Won't Affect You
Premium Times
"There is no plan for systems upgrade for customers applications which are fully operational." Read more »
Nigeria: Governors Interfered in LG Elections - Yiaga
Premium Times
Yiaga said to improve the local elections, the state electoral commissions must promote civic education, ensure transparency in electoral processes and foster genuine political… Read more »
Rwanda: Chogm 2024 - Kagame Calls for Youth Investment
New Times
President Paul Kagame has emphasized the need for significant investment in the Commonwealth's young population to address urgent global challenges. Read more »
Egypt: President Sisi Ratifies Amendments to Law of Establishment of Egypt Sovereign Fund for Investment, Development
Egypt Online
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi ratified amendments to the Law No. 177 of 2018 establishing the Egypt Sovereign Fund for Investment and Development. Read more »
Eritrea: Congress of YPFDJ in Italy
Shabait
The Young People's Front for Democracy and Justice (YPFDJ) organization in Italy held its 6th congress on 20 October in Milan. Read more »
Namibia: Judge Allows Confession As Evidence in Child-Rape Trial
Namibian
A confession made by a Windhoek resident accused of sexually abusing teenage boys and using them to make pornographic material may be used as evidence in his trial. Read more »
Ethiopia: Mining Beyond Economic Impetus in Ethiopia
Ethiopian Herald
It is well recognized that mining is the process of extracting valuable minerals or other geological materials from the earth. These materials are used for a plethora of purposes,… Read more »
East Africa: Ethiopia Poised to Lead East Africa's Digital Revolution - Report
Ethiopian Herald
ADDIS ABABA-Ethiopia is well-positioned to become a digital leader in East Africa, with the nation's digital economy projected to contribute over 1.3 trillion Birr to GDP by 2028,… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia, Russia Keen to Bolster Ties
Ethiopian Herald
Ethiopia and Russia are keen to reinforce bilateral relations, leaders of the two expressed, amid the growing diplomatic interactions since Ethiopia became member of the BRICS bloc… Read more »
Liberia: Bribery Allegations Threaten Legislature's Credibility
Liberian Observer
Reports that some members of the 55th legislature received $15,000 each to unseat House Speaker, J. Fonati Koffa, have raised serious concerns about the body's integrity and… Read more »
Kenya: Uhuru in Abidjan for 15th High-Level Retreat
Capital FM
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta is in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, in preparation for the 15th High-Level Retreat focused on promoting peace, security, and stability in Africa. Read more »
Liberia: Senate Constitutes Mediation Committee to Resolve House's Crisis
Liberian Observer
The Senate has constituted a mediation committee to help find remedy to the ongoing dispute at the House of Representatives (HoR), between lawmakers supporting Speaker J. Fonati… Read more »
Nigeria: Civil Defence Arrests Four Over Alleged Stealing of Railway Infrastructure - Official
Premium Times
An official said one of the suspects escaped from custody. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Performs Groundbreaking of 'Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway Project'
Premium Times
Represented by Governor Ahmad Aliyu of Sokoto State, Mr Tinubu said the project was part of his Renewed Hope Agenda Read more »
Nigeria: Cabinet Reshuffle Sparks Comments On Tinubu, Matawalle's Ministerial Roles
Premium Times
A cabinet shake-up by President TInubu led to the removal of five ministers and appointment of seven new ministers, who are awaiting Senate confirmation. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Amends Bill to Allow Regional Commissions Receive 15% of States' 'Allocations
Premium Times
The commissions will use the funds to manage their affairs. Read more »
Nigeria: Binance CEO Relieved by Tigran Gambaryan's Release [press release]
allAfrica
"We are deeply relieved and grateful that Tigran Gambaryan has finally been released after enduring nearly eight months of detention in Nigeria. Throughout this difficult period,… Read more »
Nigeria: Lokpobiri Assures Kogi of Support in Bid to Increase Oil Production
Vanguard
The Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri has assured the Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Usman Ododo of Federal Government's support in the quest… Read more »
Nigeria: Ondo Anti-Corruption Commission Receives 36 Petitions in 7 Months
Vanguard
-- No Petition Will Be Swept Under the Carpet, Says Chairman Read more »
Zimbabwe: How to End Zimbabwe's Poverty - 2024 Nobel Prize Winners
New Zimbabwe
The authors who diagnosed Zimbabwe's political and economic problems over a decade ago have won the 2024 Economics Nobel Prize. Read more »
South Africa: Packaging Companies Flout Rules On Waste Picker Payments
GroundUp
Waste pickers collect, sort and transport most of our recyclable waste, and regulations say they be must paid for their services Read more »
South Africa: Only One Bridge Links Kwanobuhle to Kariega After Floods
GroundUp
Two bridges in the area were damaged Read more »
South Africa: NHI Offers an Opportunity to Boost Primary Healthcare - We Must Seize It
spotlight
To see National Health Insurance primarily as the setting up of a state-run medical aid scheme risks underplaying its massive potential to restructure how public healthcare… Read more »
