October 24
Kenya: Gachagua's Lawyers Cite Justice Mrima's Ties With Kingi As Basis for Recusal
Capital FM
Impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua lawyers have pushed for the recusal of a 3 judge bench citing alleged close ties between Justice Anthony Mrima and Senate Speaker Amason… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Drops Charges Against U.S. Executive in Money Laundering Case
VOA
Nigeria has released on humanitarian grounds an American citizen held for the past eight months on cryptocurrency money laundering accusations. Read more »
Zambia: Zambian President Fires 3 Constitutional Court Judges
VOA
Critics are accusing Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema of interference after he fired three constitutional court judges on Sunday over a 2016 ruling that favored a political… Read more »
Africa: Avian Architects - Weaver Birds in Africa Have Unique Building Styles [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
From afar, the acacia trees look like they have been decorated with grass pom-poms. The birds have been busy, building shelters of straw and grass. Up close the real shape of the… Read more »
South Africa: Naked Protests in South Africa - a Psychologist Explores the Emotional Power of This Form of Activism [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Naked protests are a form of public demonstration where individuals, often women, use the symbolic power of their naked bodies to challenge injustices. These protests have become… Read more »
Nigeria: Yahaya Bello Snubs Court Summons in N110 Billion Fraud Case
Premium Times
The court rescheduled hearing regarding the N110 billion fraud case after Mr Bello failed to honour the summons directing him to appear for arraignment on Thursday. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Sowing Seeds of Change - How 37 Women of Mutoko Are Battling Hunger and Gender-Based Violence
263Chat
In the heart of Mutoko, deep in Chiutsi rural village, a group of 37 determined women has turned adversity into opportunity. Faced with the crippling effects of an El… Read more »
Somalia: Turkish Delegation Arrives in Somalia for Joint Energy Exploration
Shabelle
Somalia's Minister of Petroleum Abdirizak Mohamed and State Minister for Defence Omar Ali welcomed a high-ranking Turkish delegation at Adan Abdulle International Airport in… Read more »
Kenya: Public Urged to Step Up As Witnesses to Combat Rising Insecurity in Kisumu
Capital FM
Nyanza Regional Commissioner Zipora Mworoa has called on the residents of the region to actively participate as witnesses in court to help combat the escalating insecurity in the… Read more »
Rwanda: Court Postpones Church Pastor's Hearing On Fraud, Porn Distribution Charges
New Times
Kicukiro Primary Court on Thursday, October 24, postponed the bail hearing of Pastor Jean-Bosco Harerimana of Zarephat Holy Church, and his wife Jeanne Nsengiyumva, to Tuesday,… Read more »
Egypt: Egyptian Parliament Moves to Strengthen Support for People With Disabilities and the Elderly
IPS
In a significant move to address the challenges faced by people with disabilities and the elderly, six Egyptian parliamentary committees met in Cairo on October 12 to discuss… Read more »
Sudan: Online Newspaper Sudanile Back Online After 'Serious Hack'
Dabanga
Online Sudanese newspaper Sudanile is back online after a week-long blackout, following "a fierce campaign and repeated hacking attempts", the paper reported on Wednesday. The… Read more »
Sudan: Thousands Starving As War Continues Without Mercy
Dabanga
The violent armed conflict that erupted between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in mid-April 2023 continues without mercy for the… Read more »
Egypt: Call for Egypt to Halt Expulsion of Sudanese Journalists
Dabanga
International journalism and press freedom advocacy group Reporters Without Borders has appealed to the authorities in Egypt halt the imminent deportation of four Sudanese… Read more »
South Africa: 'Missing Link' Added to Table Mountain National Park
GroundUp
Two properties have been added to join the centre and south of the park to form the Kommetjie-Noordhoek wetlands land chain Read more »
South Africa: Hundreds Homeless After KZN Demolitions
GroundUp
KwaDukuza municipality gets court order, demolishes 50 shacks Read more »
South Africa: Cape Mental Health Celebrates 30 Years of Its Colourful Kite Festival
GroundUp
The organisations hosts the annual event to raise funds so it can continue offering mental health services to thousands of people Read more »
Zimbabwe: Three Prosecutors in Court for Corruption
The Herald
Three prosecutors are set to be tried on corruption-related charges, as the anti-graft drive by the National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe (NPAZ) gathers momentum. Read more »
Zimbabwe: President Reiterates Anti-Sanctions Call
The Herald
Zimbabwe is unambiguous in its unequivocal call for the removal of sanctions, President Mnangagwa has said. Read more »
Ethiopia: Expert Insists MoH Integrate Nutritionists to Combat Chronic Diseases
Ethiopian Herald
A nutrition expert is urging the Ministry of Health (MoH) to integrate nutrition specialists into healthcare facilities to improve public health and reduce the incidence of chronic… Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame, Papua New Guinea Prime Minister Discuss Ways to Strengthen Bilateral Relations
New Times
President Paul Kagame on Thursday, October 24 met with the Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Treasury of Papua New Guinea, James Marape, on the sidelines of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Plans National Summit to Tackle Nation's Out-of-School Children Syndrome
This Day
The Senate, yesterday, passed a resolution to organise a national summit to address the menace of out-of-school children in the country. Read more »
Liberia: Liberian Children Face Beak Future
New Dawn
While Liberian officials are buying luxury vehicles and some are taking fabulous salaries, Liberian children's hope of a quality education and learning environment, particularly… Read more »
Liberia: Deputy Speaker Faces Loyalty Challenge
New Dawn
As majority members of the House of Representatives opposed to Speaker J. Fonati Koffa go to elect new leadership today, Thursday, 24 October, public curiosity increases about… Read more »
Liberia: Boakai Dreams of Liberia Becoming a Research Hub
New Dawn
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai is optimistic that the launch of doctoral programs at the University of Liberia will attract international students and scholars here. Read more »
