October 30
Somalia: UN Security Council Votes to Withdraw Political Mission From Somalia After a Decade
Radio Dalsan
The UN Security Council voted on Wednesday to initiate a two-year withdrawal of its political mission in Somalia, which has operated in the country for more than a decade. Read more »
South Africa: Tiger Brands in Talks With Listeriosis Class Action Attorneys to Pay for Victims' Urgent Medical Needs
Daily Maverick
While food producer Tiger Brands' liability for the listeriosis outbreak in 2017/18 has yet to be determined in court, the company is engaging with the legal team behind the class… Read more »
South Africa: A Lifeline Denied - South Africa's Social Grant System Fails the Most Vulnerable
Daily Maverick
In South Africa, the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant, introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic, now faces a critical legal challenge as calls grow for fairer and more… Read more »
Nigeria/Ghana: Just in - Nigeria's Flying Eagles Defeat Ghana, Retain Wafu B U20 Title
Premium Times
Ghana pulled one back in the second half but couldn't overcome the deficit, handing the Flying Eagles their well-deserved victory Read more »
Sudan: Enforced Disappearances 'Systematic and Escalating' - Africa Centre for Justice and Peace Studies
Dabanga
The African Centre for Justice and Peace Studies (ACJPS) organised a meeting with Sudanese civil society organisations and human rights defenders to address enforced disappearances… Read more »
Senegal: Senegal's President Faye Commits to Process Raw Materials
Foroyaa
Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye has vowed to prioritise the manufacturing of the country's raw materials to enhance balance of trade. Read more »
Nigeria: How We'll Get Data to Locate Poor Nigerians - Minister Designate
Premium Times
The ministerial nominee stated this on Wednesday when he appeared before the Senate for screening. Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos, Nigeria's Richest State, Is Also Its Cholera Epicentre. This Is Why
Premium Times
Lagos becoming Nigeria's cholera hotspot raises critical questions Read more »
Kenya: KPC Upgrades Nairobi-Eldoret Pipeline to Boost Fuel Supply
Capital FM
Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) has completed an upgrade of the Nairobi-Eldoret pipeline to increase petroleum product transportation and meet growing demand in Kenya's western… Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi Gate Invests Sh903mn in Industrial Park Expansion
Capital FM
Nairobi Gate Industrial Park is investing Sh903 million ($7 million) to expand its capacity by adding 130,000 square feet of modular warehouse units. Read more »
Malawi: E-Payment Chaos - Vulnerable Children and Elderly Duped Out of Cash As Relatives Exploit System!
Nyasa Times
In a shocking revelation, vulnerable children and elderly beneficiaries of the Cash Transfer Programme in Thyolo district are falling victim to exploitation amidst the transition… Read more »
Africa: How G24 Is Helping African Countries, Others Tackle Illicit Financial Flows Generated 'Legally' - Official
Premium Times
"They (illicit flows) go out as profit or whatever, but they are not well-recorded or the officials of the countries, they really don't know that these flows are illicit. So we've… Read more »
Zimbabwe: VP Chiwenga Commends African Governments for Pulling Together to Deal With Climate Change
The Herald
Vice President Constantino Chiwenga has commended African Governments for working collectively to devise response mechanisms to alleviate the climate crisis. Read more »
Namibia: Para-Athletes Owed Performance Bonuses ...Government Promises to Pay
New Era
Almost two months after winning an assortment of medals at this year's Paralympic Games in Paris, Namibian athletes are still kicking their heels in frustration as they are yet to… Read more »
Namibia: Drought Relief - 'Basic Right, Not a Favour'
New Era
Popular Democratic Movement leader McHenry Venaani has cautioned against the use of drought relief food or other government interventions for political expediency. Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Steel Giant Abyssinia Eyes $20 Million IFC Loan for East African Expansion, Green Initiatives
Addis Standard
The Board of Directors of the International Finance Corporation (IFC) is set to vote on a financing package of up to $20 million in secured loans for Abyssinia Group of Industries… Read more »
Somalia: UN Security Council to Vote On Phasing Out Somalia Assistance Mission
Addis Standard
The United Nations Security Council is set to vote today on a draft resolution to phase out the UN Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) over the next two years, transitioning its… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Former Air Force of Zimbabwe Commander in Road Traffic Accident
New Zimbabwe
A KEY figure in the 2017 coup, then Air Force of Zimbabwe (AFZ) commander, Retired Chief Air Marshal Elson Moyo is lucky to be alive after he lost control of his vehicle, veered… Read more »
Gambia: Govt to Construct Another 150km of Roads in 2025 - Minister Sillah
The Point
Ebrima Sillah, the minister for Transportation, Works and Construction has reaffirmed the government's continued commitment in addressing road transportation challenges in the… Read more »
South Africa: Mister Sweet Workers Shut Down Labour Department
GroundUp
They claim that an inspector left a Mister Sweet factory with "a lot of packets of sweets" Read more »
Ghana: I Can Vouch for Bawumia's Qualities - President Akufo-Addo
GhanaToday
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has said Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has the qualities needed to elevate the country to an advanced level, reinforcing his belief in the Vice… Read more »
Somalia: Intense Clashes Erupt in Luuq District of Gedo Region
Shabelle
The town of Luuq in Somalia's Gedo region has once again become the epicenter of violent conflict, with reports of intense fighting erupting on its eastern outskirts today. Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzania to Host Investment Dialogue Forum
Daily News
OVER 500 participants are expected to attend the investment dialogue forum in Dar es Salaam scheduled for tomorrow. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Launches Campaign Against Hypertension, Diabetes in Ekiti
Premium Times
Governor Oyebanji said the initiative hopes to conduct free screening for about 200,000 people in Ekiti State for hypertension and diabetes within the week-long campaign across 161… Read more »
Ethiopia: NRBC Set to Address Unfair Use of Abay River - Analyst
Ethiopian Herald
The newly established Nile River Basin Commission (NRBC) is expected to resolve the contentious issue of ensuring equitable utilization of Abay River, Horn of Africa (HoA) Security… Read more »
