October 24
Africa: Joint Statement by the Security Council Signatories of the Statement of Shared Commitments for the Principles of Women, Peace and Security [press release]
State Department
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Africa: Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield at a UN Security Council Open Debate on Women, Peace, and Security Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield U.S. Representative to the United Nations [press release]
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Botswana: Jonathan to Lead AU Election Mission to Botswana, Departs Nigeria [press release]
Premium Times
While in Gaborone, the former president will hold consultations with different stakeholders including the leadership of the country, political parties, civil society, media and the… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Bureau Launches Investigation Into Helicopter Crash
Premium Times
"The operator indicated that the helicopter had 2 hours and 15 minutes of fuel endurance." Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Reiterates Commitment to Revamp Nigeria's Livestock Sector
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The president said Nigeria's annual production of animal-source foods, like milk at 0.7 billion litres, meat at 1.48 million tonnes and eggs at 0.69 million metric tonnes, falls… Read more »
Nigeria: Businessman Nasiru Danu Wins Defamation Suit Against Sahara Reporters
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Justice Zubairu awarded additional N15 million to Nasiru Danu as aggravated and exemplary damages. Read more »
Nigeria: Tribunal Suspends Three Top Kaduna Officials Over False Asset Declarations
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The Kaduna State officials are accused of violating the CCB and Tribunal Act governing asset declaration by public officers Read more »
Nigeria: Insecurity - Abuja Administration Threatens to Demolish Abandoned Buildings, Issues Ultimatum
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The administration warned that failure to comply with its directive could lead to the revocation of titles and demolition of such structures. Read more »
Nigeria: Helicopter Carrying Eight Passengers Crashes in Nigeria, Three Deaths Confirmed
Premium Times
"Search and rescue missions are currently ongoing. So far, three bodies have been recovered," NNPC said. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Moves to Prosecute Nine Over Akpabio's Removal Rumour
This Day
The Federal Government has formally filed charges against an organization and individuals over the publication of a false information wherein they claimed that the Department of… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia and Canada Host Key Event On Women, Peace and Security Agenda in New York
Shabelle
On 24 October 2024, Somalia, in collaboration with Canada, hosted yesterday a major side event titled "From National Ambitions to Local Realities: Somalia's Journey in Localizing… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia's Internal Security Minister Meets British Ambassador to Boost Security Cooperation
Shabelle
Abdullahi Sheikh Ismail (Fartag), Somalia's Minister of Internal Security, met with British Ambassador Michael Nithavrianakis today to discuss enhancing security ties between… Read more »
Nigeria: Why Nigeria's Oil Reserves Are Not Growing - Minister
Premium Times
"For the past few years, Nigeria hasn't actually done much on exploration and that is why our reserves are not growing," Mr Lokpobiri said. Read more »
South Africa: Alleged Diamond Investment Scammers Appear in Court [press release]
SAPS
Nine accused, Louis Petrus Liebenberg (60) his wife Desiree Liebenberg (50), Magdelena Petronella Kleynhans (54), Johannes Petrus Badenhorst (41), Helena Dorothea Amy Schulenburg… Read more »
Sudan: Sudan, Egypt Agree On Roadmap to Develop Bilateral Relations
SNA
Sudan and Egypt have agreed to develop a roadmap for developing bilateral relations, particularly in the cultural and media fields, and to come up with an understanding on… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe to Sign Nine Bilateral Air Service Agreements in Malaysia
The Herald
Zimbabwe is expected to sign nine bilateral air services agreements during the ongoing International Civil Aviation Organisation Air Services Negotiation Event (ICAN 2024) being… Read more »
South Africa: Gauteng Central Hospitals Operating Beyond Capacity to Treat Cancer
SAnews.gov.za
Gauteng, with a population exceeding 15 million, faces the highest burden of cancer care in the country and the province's central hospitals were not originally designed to handle… Read more »
Nigeria: Global Economy Resilient but High Public Debts, Uncertainty Remain - IMF
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The IMF said it will continue to adapt to serve its members with tailored policy advice, financial lifelines when needed, and capacity development. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Asks Senate to Confirm New Ministerial Nominees
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President Tinubu sacked five ministers and appointed seven new ones on Wednesday, pending confirmation of the Senate. Read more »
South Africa: Suspect Arrested for Alleged Rape, Murder of Six-Year-Old Soweto Girl
SAnews.gov.za
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has thanked the community of Soweto, journalists, media houses and all social media users for assisting to track down a man who was wanted… Read more »
Nigeria: CBN Counters House of Reps, Says No Deadline On Old Naira Notes
Leadership
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said that there is no plan to stop the circulation of the old denominations of Naira banknotes. Read more »
Uganda: EU-Funded Project to Curb Rights Abuses Launched in Busoga
Nile Post
A new project aimed at reducing human rights abuses, particularly for women in business, has been launched in Uganda's Busoga region. Read more »
Namibia: Kunene Conservation Group Calls for End to Mining in Black Rhino Habitat
Namibian
A conservation group from Khorixas in the Kunene region has called on the government to help stop mining activities that could pose a threat to highly endangered black rhinos. Read more »
Chad: 70 Million Children Vaccinated Against Polio Virus in Lake Chad Region - WHO
Leadership
The World Health Organisation (WHO), on Thursday, said that over 70 million children in high-risk countries of Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Mali, Niger… Read more »
Nigeria: Neglected Livestock Sector Deprived Nigeria $1.5bn in Dairy Imports - Tinubu
Leadership
President Bola Tinubu has reassured Nigerians that past mistakes, such as neglecting livestock farming and relying on dairy imports, will be avoided even as he lamented that the… Read more »
