October 23
Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa Preaches Constitutionalism, Amid Calls for Him to Rip It Apart With Illegal Third Term
New Zimbabwe
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has urged Zanu PF party supporters to respect the Constitution, amid calls for him to disregard it and vie for an illegal third term in 2028. Read more »
Africa: Three Somali Migrants Tortured to Death By Human Traffickers in Libya, Activist Reveals
Radio Dalsan
At least three Somali migrants tragically lost their lives in September and October while being held in warehouses and homes operated by human traffickers in Libya, according to… Read more »
Somalia: Somali and Kenyan Presidents Meet in Nairobi to Bolster Security and Trade
Shabelle
In a significant diplomatic encounter, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud convened with Kenyan President William Ruto at the State House in Nairobi on October 22, marking a… Read more »
Mozambique: 'Turnout Low Because Fraud Means Their Votes Don't Count'
Mozambique News Reports And Clippings
Catholic bishops say turnout low because voters know fraud means their votes don't count Read more »
Kenya: 89% of Tea Unsold as Scrapping of Minimum Price Fails
Business Day Africa
Small-scale tea farmers in Kenya are still facing losses despite the removal of the minimum price at the Mombasa auction, a move that has failed to boost both prices and purchased… Read more »
Africa: Climate Change Worsened Deadly Floods in African Regions, Scientists Say
RFI
Devastating rains that triggered floods in Cameroon, Chad, Niger, Nigeria and Sudan in recent months - killing hundreds of people and displacing millions - were worsened by… Read more »
Kenya: Intrigues Behind Kindiki's Nomination As Gachagua's Successor
Capital FM
Events leading to the emergence of Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki as Deputy President following the impeachment of Rigathi Gachagua reveal intense lobbying behind the… Read more »
Uganda: Criminalization Shrinks Online Civic Space for LGBTQ People - Report
AI London
Online attacks against Uganda's LGBTQ communities have drastically increased, owing to overly broad laws that criminalize various aspects of the lives of LGBTQ people and entrench… Read more »
Africa: 33 Out of 54 African Countries Not Making Progress - Report
Leadership
The Mo Ibrahim Foundation has released the 2024 Ibrahim Index of African Governance (IIAG), the latest iteration of the biennial dataset assessing governance performance and… Read more »
Africa: How to Stay Safe in Cyberspace - 5 Essential Reads [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Whether we're socialising, shopping, banking, studying or working, billions of people around the world spend hours each day online. Read more »
Liberia: 'Our Nation Fate Is At Stake'
New Republic
The National Civil Society Council of Liberia (NCSCL) has expressed deep concern over allegations of bribery related to the removal of Speaker of the House of Representatives,… Read more »
Uganda: 'Drastic' Increase in Online Attacks Against LGBTQ People Having 'Devastating Consequences' - New Report [press release]
AI London
Online attacks against Uganda's LGBTQ communities have drastically increased, owing to overly broad laws that criminalise various aspects of the lives of LGBTQ people and entrench… Read more »
Africa: 'Trauma That Echoes Across Generations' - UN Highlights Weaponisation of Sexual Violence
UN News
The United Nations marked 15 years of its mandate on sexual violence and conflict with a commemoration ceremony held in New York on Wednesday. Read more »
Zimbabwe: No Vacancy in President's Office - Says Information Minister, Warns 'Half-Wits' Pitting Mnangagwa Against Chiwenga
New Zimbabwe
ZIMBABAWE's Information Minister, Jenfan Muswere was this Wednesday assigned an unenviable task of issuing an official rebuttal of ongoing internecine strife pitting President… Read more »
Somalia: Somali Prime Minister Meets UN Official to Discuss Security Transition
Shabelle
Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre of Somalia held a productive meeting with Atul Khare, the Under-Secretary-General for Operational Support at the United Nations, focusing on the… Read more »
Djibouti: Angola and Djibouti Discuss Cooperation
ANGOP
Angola and Djibouti, on Wednesday, in the Province of Luanda, will hold talks with the aim of strengthening bilateral cooperation. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Bust Nigerian Prostitution Ring in Cyprus
Vanguard
Authorities are in the process of dismantling a Nigerian prostitution ring in Limassol, following the arrest of three women, in collaboration with the anti-trafficking unit,… Read more »
Liberia: Ethiopian Airlines Resumes Flights to Monrovia
Liberian Investigator
Ethiopian Airlines, Africa's largest carrier, is set to resume passenger services to Liberia's capital, Monrovia, starting November 30, 2024. The airline will offer three weekly… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Scraps Ministries of Niger Delta, Sports
Vanguard
PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu at the Federal Executive Council, FEC, meeting announced the scrapping of the Ministries of Niger Delta Development and Sports. Read more »
Nigeria: What We've Learnt From Implementing Tough Economic Reforms - Minister
Premium Times
"I think one of the critical things in carrying out these economy reforms that are so fundamental and clearly they are necessary, otherwise they would not be implemented, is that… Read more »
Sudan: Statement By the Humanitarian Coordination Forum On the Humanitarian Crisis in Sudan, 23 October 2024 [document]
OCHA
The people of Sudan are besieged from every direction. The fighting is closing in, cholera and other diseases are on the rise, and famine and famine-like conditions have gripped… Read more »
Liberia: Koffa Not Ousted, but Lacks Quorum
Liberian Observer
In post-war Liberia, being Speaker of the House of Representatives has turned out to be one of the most stressful jobs -- perhaps more so than being the President of Liberia. In… Read more »
Lesotho: Fears Over PM's Safety
Lesotho Times
Prime Minister Sam Matekane's security apparatus has been plunged into severe jeopardy. Read more »
Zimbabwe: ZIG's Devaluation Reflects Zimbabwe's State of Perpetual Crisis [analysis]
ISS
A vicious cycle of currency failure, policy inconsistency and short-term fixes has battered investor and citizen confidence. Read more »
Zambia: Zambia's Opposition Criticize President Hichilema's Sack of Judges
VOA
Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has dismissed three Constitutional Court judges at the recommendation of the country’s Judicial Complaint Commission. Read more »
