October 24
Uganda: More Boys Than Girls Access Education in Refugee Settlements
Observer
Uganda's open-door policy has seen a continuous influx of refugees and asylum seekers, now at 1,741,331. Read more »
Southern Africa: SADC Releases 'Sober' Statement Calling for Calm in Mozambique Ahead of Announcement of Results
New Zimbabwe
REGIONAL body SADC has released a statement calling for calm in Mozambique ahead of the official announcement of results, a day after its chairperson President Emmerson Mnangagwa… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Defence Questions Authenticity of Former RBZ Governor Gono's Witness
New Zimbabwe
THE case involving former Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) governor Gideon Gono turned dramatic this week as lawyers representing a couple being accused of defrauding him in 2017… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Defends Private Sector Partnerships in Infrastructure Development
Capital FM
President William Ruto has emphasized that partnerships with the private sector in infrastructure projects will help reduce Kenya's tax burden and reliance on debt for development. Read more »
Kenya: Gideon Moi Urges Government to Enhance Security Amid Rising Brutal Murders
Capital FM
KANU Party leader Gideon Moi has urged the government to intensify its efforts to ensure the safety and security of all Kenyans amid a surge in brutal murders across the country. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Backs Sh95bn Adani Deal As Smart Escape From Borrowing
Capital FM
President William Ruto has defended Kenya's Sh95 billion partnership with Adani Energy Solutions to develop and maintain key electricity transmission lines and substations over the… Read more »
Nigeria: Halima Abubakar Apologises to Apostle Suleman, Says Her Allegations Are False
Premium Times
The rift between Halima Abubakar and Apostle Suleman first became public in 2022, when the 39-year-old actress accused the pastor of having an affair with her. Read more »
Nigeria: COP29 - Enhancing Nigeria's Climate Finance Transparency to Attract Funding [opinion]
Premium Times
On 11 November, Nigeria will join representatives from nearly 200 countries in Baku, Azerbaijan for COP29. The two-week global summit will bring together global key stakeholders to… Read more »
Nigeria: Minister Sacked By President Tinubu Speaks
Premium Times
President Bola Tinubu sacked five ministers on Wednesday. Read more »
Nigeria: Not 'Snubbed' - Nigerian Government Says It Wasn't a Candidate for Election to the UN Human Rights Council
Africa Check
Not 'snubbed' - Nigerian government says it wasn't a candidate for election to the UN Human Rights Council Read more »
Nigeria: Tenants Protest Forceful Eviction From Yauri Flats Estate By Sokoto Govt
Vanguard
Hundreds of tenants occupying Boys Quarters (BQ) at Yauri Flats Estate in Sokoto metropolis staged a peaceful demonstration to protest their forceful eviction by the state… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Approves €443.3m, $141m for Fighter Aircraft, Ammunition
Leadership
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the acquisition of credit facilities for procuring fighter aircraft and ammunition for the Nigerian Air Force. Read more »
Nigeria: Bobrisky Ill, Rushed to Hospital
Leadership
Bobrisky Hospitalised After Falling Ill in Police Custody Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Approves N740bn for Major Road Projects
Leadership
The federal government has approved a series of high-profile road projects, including N740 billion for the Berger section of the Abuja-Kano road, as part of the administration's… Read more »
Ethiopia: How Ethiopia's BRICS Membership Can Benefit Itself and the World
Ethiopian Herald
Ethiopia's membership in the BRICS Plus is beneficial for the country as well as for the bloc and beyond. While Ethiopia can reinforce its aggressive economic development endeavor… Read more »
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 »
