October 24
Nigeria: Viral Video Showing Arrest of Fake Malaria Drug Maker in Nigeria Is From 2018
Africa Check
Viral video showing arrest of fake malaria drug maker in Nigeria is from 2018 Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerians Beware, Mobile Money Operator Palmpay Is Not Giving Away N500,000
Africa Check
Nigerians beware, mobile money operator PalmPay is not giving away N500,000 Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Woman With Fake Banknotes Was Arrested in Ogun State in 2022, Not Osun State in 2024 As Claimed Online
Africa Check
Nigerian woman with fake banknotes was arrested in Ogun state in 2022, not Osun state in 2024 as claimed online Read more »
Africa: Terrorist Expansion, Hegemonic Control in the Horn of Africa - Implications for Ethiopia
Ethiopian Herald
The IS which lost ground in most parts of the world seems to search for a safe haven in the Horn of Africa searching for a niche in Somalia. On yet another development, the Federal… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Historic Attendance At BRICS Summit
Ethiopian Herald
Ethiopia has made its maiden attendance at the BRICS summit ever since it joined the bloc as a full member. Ethiopia's government should enhance its active participation in such… Read more »
South Africa: Cosatu Baffled By the Decision to Suspend Former Johannesburg Mayor Kabelo Gwamanda [press release]
COSATU
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) in Gauteng is puzzled by the decision of the Office of the Executive Mayor of Johannesburg to suspend Member of the Mayoral… Read more »
Ethiopia: Armed Attack in South Ethiopia's Konso Zone Leaves Two Dead, Two Injured
Addis Standard
Two people were killed, and two others injured, after armed assailants opened fire on civilians in the Segen Zuria District, Konso Zone, South Ethiopia Regional State, on 22… Read more »
Seychelles: COP16 CBD - Seychelles Among Majority of Countries Yet to Officially Submit Revised NBSAP
Seychelles News Agency
Seychelles is among the member states that are yet to officially submit their revised National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) that was given as a task at the United… Read more »
Nigeria: We Have Plans to De-Dollarise Nigerian Economy - Minister
Premium Times
Mr Edun said the move is part of efforts by the fiscal authorities to complement the efforts of the monetary policy authorities and drive necessary economic reforms. Read more »
Nigeria: CBN Moves to Ensure Forex Market Not Dependent On Intervention - Official
Premium Times
The CBN plans to improve supply organically without its intervention from time to time while maintaining balance in the market. Read more »
Nigeria: Countries Don't Have to Take IMF Advice Always - Minister
Premium Times
"You don't always have to take their advice. The IMF said to us that we shouldn't do domestic issues of dollar bonds but we did it and we were 100 per cent oversubscribed. But we… Read more »
Kenya: Polio Champion Advocates for the Empowerment of Caregivers
Capital FM
As a passionate advocate for caregivers and parents of children affected by polio in Machakos County, Awena Mwikali Mohammed's journey has been deeply personal. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Mango Suppliers Required to Register Ahead of Export Season
Capital FM
Mango suppliers across Kenya are now required to register with the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) in order to operate, ahead of the upcoming mango export season. Read more »
Malawi: Preparing Malawi Political Parties for Effective Participation Upcoming Elections [analysis]
Democracy Works
Malawi's general elections are scheduled for September 2025. This will be yet another important milestone in the country's democracy. Elections give voice to the political will of… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Warns AU Against Ethiopian Forces in Peacekeeping
Business Day Africa
Somalia has warned the African Union against including Ethiopian troops in a peacekeeping mission, citing Addis Ababa's recent actions as a violation of its sovereignty through a… Read more »
East Africa: Comesa Competition Warns On Recalled Apple Accessories
Business Day Africa
The regional competition watchdog has cautioned consumers against using certain Apple accessories following a manufacturer recall. Read more »
Nigeria: IMF Wants Nigeria to Focus More On Increasing Tax Revenue
Vanguard
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has asked the Nigerian government to put in place a more efficient tax collection system in order to broaden its revenue base. Read more »
Nigeria: Electricity - 85.2% of Nigerian Households On Estimated Billing - NBS
Vanguard
The National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, has revealed that out of the total households in Nigeria connected to the National grid, 85.2 percent are on estimated billing. Read more »
Nigeria: Mixed Reactions As Govt Scraps Niger Delta Ministry
Vanguard
THE scrapping of the Niger Delta Ministry raised mixed reactions in the polity, yesterday, with a host of Niger Delta leaders and activists kicking against the move as the Federal… Read more »
Nigeria: Diaspora Nigerians No Longer Send Money Back Home Via Unorthodox Means - Cardoso
Premium Times
The Central Bank of Nigeria said diaspora remittances increased year-on-year by 130 per cent to $553 million in July 2024 from the corresponding period of 2023. Read more »
Nigeria: Despite Supreme Court Verdict, Governors Tighten Hold On Local Govts Through 'Phoney' Elections
Premium Times
Since the verdict was handed down on 11 July, 18 states have held local government elections, while nine others have scheduled the polls, with only Zamfara and Nasarawa States… Read more »
South Africa: Lottery Board Vindicated By Legal Opinion
GroundUp
The National Lotteries Commission was correct to return money to Treasury Read more »
Zimbabwe: Residents Petition Govt Amid High Staff Turnover At CCC-Led Karoi Town Council
New Zimbabwe
Karoi town in Mashonaland West province is reportedly plagued by stunted growth owing to unending changes of staff occupying critical offices, most of whom are in acting… Read more »
Sudan: World News in Brief - Sudan Food Crisis Update, Justice in Thailand, UN Can Solve Global Problems
UN News
Sudan's humanitarian crisis continues to deepen, with ongoing fighting between rival militaries displacing millions. Read more »
Africa: Africa Football Business Summit Explores Strategies to Boost Sports Development
VOA
Kenya is hosting the Africa Football Business Summit to boost football and sports development across the continent. The summit focuses on ways African countries can benefit from… Read more »
