October 23
South Africa: Minister Says Social Grant Flaws Found By Students Will Be Investigated Within 30 Days
GroundUp
Stellenbosch teenaged students present their findings to Parliament Read more »
Africa: Angola Proposes Integrated Energy Action Plan for Africa
ANGOP
The Angolan Government advocates that the World Bank (WB) develop an Integrated Electricity Action Plan for Africa, over a period of five years (2025-2029), with a view to reducing… Read more »
Nigeria: FG Scraps Ministry of Sports Development, National Sports Commission Reinstated
Premium Times
This decision was made at Wednesday's Federal Executive Council meeting in Abuja Read more »
Tunisia: National Guard Commemorates 11th Anniversary of Sidi Ali Ben Aoun Terrorist Attack Martyrs
Tunis Afrique Presse
The National Guard commemorated on Wednesday the 11th anniversary of the martyrs of Sidi Ali Ben Aoun terrorist attack in Sidi Bouzid governorate. Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Explains Decision Not to Join Other States' Suit Against EFCC
Vanguard
The Lagos State Government has clarified its decision not to participate in the suit filed by some states challenging the powers of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission… Read more »
Nigeria: Ministry of Regional Development Takes Over NDDC, NEDC, SEDC, Others
Vanguard
President Bola Tinubu, during a Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, announced the establishment of the Ministry of Regional Development, which will now oversee key regional… Read more »
Kenya: Engineers Plan Convention On Industrialization, Economic Transformation, and Job Creation
Capital FM
The Institute of Engineers of Kenya (IEK) is organizing its 31st International Convention, set to take place from October 29 to November 1, 2024, at the PrideInn Paradise Beach… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwandan E-Mobility Firm Secures Rwf300m to Expand Fleet
New Times
based e-mobility company, IZI Electric, has secured a $220,000 (Rwf300 million) round of financing in grants from Rwanda Green Fund (Fonerwa), as part of the firm's efforts to… Read more »
Kenya: IT, Education, and Research Sectors Highly Targeted By Cybercriminals
Capital FM
Information Technology (IT), education, and research are the leading sectors most prone to cyber-attacks this year. Read more »
Liberia: Deputy Gender Minister Cooper Denies Corruption Allegations Against Him
FrontPageAfrica
Frederick S. Cooper, the Deputy Minister for Administration at the Ministry of Gender, Children & Social Protection, has vehemently denied recent corruption allegations against… Read more »
Liberia: Presidential Press Secretary Kula Fofana Unveils Feasibility Study Reports, Highlights Benefits of President Boakai's Foreign Trips
FrontPageAfrica
Presidential Press Secretary Kula Fofana announced the completion of two feasibility study reports at a press briefing held at the Executive Mansion. Read more »
Kenya: DPP Approves Graft Charges Against 4 Taita Taveta County Officials
Capital FM
The Director of Public Prosecution(DPP) has approved corruption charges against four Taita Taveta County officials including governor Andrew Mwadime's Economic Advisor Thomas… Read more »
Liberia: Liberia, DRC Strike Partnership Aimed At Securing UNSC Seats
Liberian Observer
Liberia's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Madam Sara Beysolow Nyanti, and Madam Therese Kayikwamba Wagner, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) held a… Read more »
Kenya: President Mohamud & His Kenyan Counterpart Discuss Regional Security in Nairobi.
Radio Dalsan
President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of Somalia, currently on a diplomatic visit to Kenya, held a high-level meeting with Kenyan President William Ruto at the State House in Nairobi. Read more »
Somalia: Green Climate Fund Approves $134 Million for Transformative Climate Resilience Projects in Somalia and Iraq
Radio Dalsan
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has approved funding worth $134 million for two groundbreaking projects aimed at enhancing climate resilience and adaptation in vulnerable agricultural… Read more »
Sudan: RSF Paramilitary Group Seizes Sudanese Journalist's Home in South Darfur
CPJ
The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) must immediately return the home of journalist Ashraf Omer Ibrahim -- a South Darfur Radio and Television correspondent and a local Al-Zarqa… Read more »
Rwanda: Ministry Mulls Rwf18 Billion Plan to Plant 6m Fruit Trees, Fight Malnutrition
New Times
The Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources (MINAGRI) has a five-year initiative to grow fruit trees across the country in a drive aimed at combatting malnutrition. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda's Economic Growth Momentum Remains Strong Despite External Shocks - IMF
New Times
Rwanda's economic growth momentum continues to show resilience despite a challenging external environment, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) team observed at the conclusion of… Read more »
South Africa: Eight Suspects Arrested On an Alleged Diamond Investment Scam [press release]
SAPS
A mutli- disciplinary operation led by Northern Cape Hawks' Serious Organised Crime Investigation unit resulted to the arrest of eight suspects who are alleged to have been… Read more »
South Africa: Police Probe Shooting Incident, Five Men Found Dead Inside a Shack in New Brighton [press release]
SAPS
Police are investigating a case of murder (five counts), after the recovery of five bodies (men) with gunshot wounds inside a shack at Chris Hani informal settlement in New… Read more »
South Africa: Select Committee On Security and Justice On Oversight Visit to Border Management Authority At Beitbridge [document]
Parliament of South Africa
The Select Committee on Security and Justice yesterday commenced with its oversight programme in Limpopo by visiting the Border Management Authority at the Beitbridge facility. Read more »
South Africa: Social Development Committee to Be Briefed On Alleged Weaknesses in Sassa's Social Grant Payment System [document]
Parliament of South Africa
Tomorrow, the Portfolio Committee on Social Development will spotlight allegations of fraud in the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA). Read more »
South Africa: Former Minister Mdladlana to Be Honoured With Special Official Funeral Category 2
SAnews.gov.za
Acting President Paul Mashatile has declared a Special Official Funeral Category 2 to honour former Minister of Labour and High Commissioner to Canada, Membathisi Mphumzi Shepherd… Read more »
Uganda: Glovo's Commitment to Food Security - Over 500,000 Meals Delivered in Uganda
Independent (Kampala)
As the world observed World Food Day under the theme, "Right to Food for a Better Life and a Better Future" Glovo Uganda stands at the forefront of tackling food insecurity… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Drops Money Laundering Charge Against Binance Executive, Gambaryan
Vanguard
The Federal Government, on Wednesday, withdrew the money laundering charge filed against the detained Binance Holdings Limited's executive, Tigran Gambaryan, due to his ill health… Read more »
