October 24
Sudan: U.S. Sanctions Weapons Procurement Director of Sudan's Armed Forces [press release]
U.S. Treasury
Today, the Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned Mirghani Idris Suleiman (Idris)pursuant to Executive Order… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Electricity Grid Suffers 162 Collapses in 11 Years - Power Generation Companies
Premium Times
"From the association data taken from 2013 till date the grid has collapsed 162 times." Read more »
Kenya: Gachagua Seeks Disqualification of Judges in Impeachment Case
Capital FM
A three-judge bench is set to rule Friday on an application to recuse themselves from hearing a petition by impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua challenging his ouster. Read more »
Sudan: UN, African Union Should Take Bold Action to Protect Sudanese Civilians
HRW
Deployment of Mission to Protect Civilians Can't Wait Read more »
Mozambique: Observers Raise Serious Concerns About Election Credibility
HRW
Authorities Should Respond to Demonstrations by Respecting Rights Read more »
Africa: Polio Almost Eradicated but Challenges Persist - Unicef
Nile Post
Since 1988, the number of children affected by polio has dropped by a staggering 99 percent. Read more »
Nigeria: Hope or Hardship for Nigeria? Tinubu's Economic Reforms and Their Fallout
HRW
Nigeria is grappling with its worst cost of living crisis in nearly 30 years - and President Bola Tinubu, who was praised as a "renewer of hope" just last year, is partially… Read more »
Niger: Orano Halts Uranium Output At Niger's Arlit Mine Amid Financial Strain
RFI
French nuclear multinational Orano will suspend production at its Arlit uranium mine in northern Niger due to financial difficulties faced by its Nigerien subsidiary, Somaïr.… Read more »
Africa: What Must Happen After the Summit of the Future? [analysis]
African Arguments
What would the manifesto for a more inclusive world look like if it were drafted by people with disabilities? It was, a few weeks ago at a UN Summit. But is it enough? Read more »
Sudan: 'We Are Not Giving Up' - UN Humanitarian Coordinator Pledges Ongoing Support for Sudan
Dabanga
The United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Sudan, Clementine Nkweta-Salami, reaffirmed the UN's commitment to supporting Sudan, which has endured more than 18… Read more »
Mozambique: Frelimo Wins, Renamo Beat, and Podemos is New Official Opposition
Mozambique News Reports And Clippings
Frelimo wins total control, Renamo smashed, Podemos new official opposition Read more »
South Africa: Police Minister Confirms Thabo Bester Was Detained and Then Released While He Was On the Run
GroundUp
Bester showed police a fraudulent ID when he was stopped for speeding Read more »
Kenya: 3-Judge Bench to Rule On Recusal in Gachagua Ouster Case
Capital FM
A three-judge bench presiding over the case challenging Rigathi Gachagua's ouster as Deputy President is set to rule this afternoon on whether it will recuse itself. Read more »
Uganda: Meet the Young Women Arrested for Fighting Corruption in Uganda
IPS
Until recently, Margaret Natabi would never have dreamed of taking her anti-corruption fight on the streets of Uganda's capital, Kampala. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Joins BRICS As Partner Nation, Paving the Way for Increased Trade and Investment
Nile Post
Uganda has officially joined BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) as one of 13 new partner nations in a move set to reshape its international trade and investment… Read more »
South Africa: Gauteng Faces Severe Water Shortage - South African News Briefs - October 24, 2024
allAfrica
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Rwanda: Rwanda Confirms First Marburg Case in Eight Days
New Times
A new case of the Marburg virus disease was confirmed on Wednesday, October 23, bringing the total to 63, the Ministry of Health said. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Takes Third Place On Global Ranking of Scariest Countries to Drive in
New Zimbabwe
ZIMBABWE has been ranked the third scariest country to drive in, globally, by the Scrap Car Comparison, a guide website headquartered in the United Kingdom. Read more »
Africa: New UN Push to Ensure Women's Equal Participation Peace
UN News
The UN on Thursday launched the "Common Pledge" initiative, designed to bring together mediators, governments, and civil society to ensure the full, equal and meaningful engagement… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Activists Honor Protesters Killed By Police On Mashujaa Day
People's Dispatch
The national holiday was established 61 years ago to honor the heroes from the national liberation struggle and those who have contributed to the development of the country. Read more »
Mauritius: Five Journalists Targeted by Wiretapping in Mauritius: RSF Calls For An Independent Investigation [press release]
RSF
Over the past few days, excerpts of phone conversations between politicians, members of civil society and journalists in Mauritius have been leaked.. Five well-known journalists… Read more »
Ghana: Ghana: RSF Condemns the Assault of Three Environmental Journalists Reporting on a Mining Site [press release]
RSF
Erastus Asare Donkor, Majid Alidu and Nicholas Suantah, journalists for Multimedia Group Limited, were violently assaulted by a group of armed men while reporting on a mining site… Read more »
South Africa: It is Time to Prioritise Mental Health in the Workplace [press release]
Cape Mental Health
October is World Mental Health Awareness Month and the theme this year is "It is time to Prioritise Mental Health in the Workplace". South Africa ranks as one of the worst… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Charges Journalist, Others With Spreading Rumour of Plot to Remove Akpabio
Premium Times
The defendants were alleged to have published false information on 16 October that the State Security Service (SSS) laid siege to the National Assembly with a view to effect the… Read more »
Uganda: Bobi Urges Public Caution in Wake of Kigogwa Tanker Tragedy
Nile Post
His comments came in response to the tragic incident in Kigogwa along the Kampala-Bombo road, which resulted in the deaths of at least 11 people. Read more »
