November 19
Africa: AU Team Visits Liberia to Strengthen Climate Change Mitigation Efforts
Liberian Observer
The Government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has welcomed a high-level African Union (AU) delegation, led by H.E. Ana Nembe, to engage in collaborative… Read more »
West Africa: COP29 Baku - Deputy Special Representative Barrie Freeman Calls On West African Actors to Mobilize to Better Combat the Impact of Climate Change On Peace and Security in the Sub-Region
UNOWAS
During the COP29, UNOWAS, in collaboration with its partners, organized two important meetings to raise awareness and to mobilize public and private players on the impact of… Read more »
South Africa: Activists Welcome Treasury's Proposed Minimum Alcohol Price
GroundUp
National Treasury has proposed tax increases to reduce harmful drinking Read more »
Ghana: UK, U.S., and WFP Partner to Provide Lifesaving Assistance to 70,000 Drought-Affected People in Northern Ghana
WFP
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a US$ 3.6 million contribution (over 58.3 million Ghanaian cedis) from the United States, and the United Kingdom to provide… Read more »
Gambia: Nourishing Minds and Bodies - Homegrown School Meals Enhance Food Security and Wellbeing Among Gambian Children, UN Study Finds
WFP
Findings from a comprehensive impact evaluation of the Home-Grown School Feeding Programme (HGSF) in the Gambia reveals that school meals enhance food security and dietary… Read more »
Angola: Firefighters End Search for Victims of Shipwreck On Luanda Island
ANGOP
The search for more victims of the sinking of a boat, which occurred last Saturday, in Luanda, ended at 6 pm today, Tuesday, the Civil Protection and Fire Services (SPCB)… Read more »
Morocco: Moroccan Heritage Shines At Geneva's Palais Des Nations
MAP
Morocco's rich artisanal, artistic, and culinary heritage took center stage at the International Bazaar of the United Nations Women's Circle in Geneva (UNWG-Geneva), the 2024… Read more »
Africa: Domestic Resources Key to Africa's Debt Freedom
Africa Renewal
-- says Claver Gatete, Executive Secretary, UN Economic Commission for Africa Read more »
Sudan: Vetoed - UNSC Resolution to Protect Sudanese Civilians
Dabanga
The United Nations Security Council failed to adopt a draft resolution aimed at pushing for measures to protect civilians in Sudan after Russia used its veto power to reject it.… Read more »
Sudan: U.S. Envoy Perriello On Sudan Humanitarian Crisis - 'There's Much, Much Work to Be Done...'
Dabanga
The US Special Envoy for Sudan, Tom Perriello, has described his meetings with Sudan's Sovereignty Council Chairman, Lt Gen Abdelfattah El Burhan, his deputy Malik Agar, civil… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Airways Boss Allan Kilavuka Takes On New Continental Role
Business Day Africa
Kenya Airways chief executive Allan Kilavuka is the new chairperson at Africa's Airline Association (AFRAA), succeeding Mozambican João Carlos Pó Jorge. Read more »
Sudan: U.S. Special Envoy Meetings in Port Sudan Prove 'Fruitful'
Dabanga
The US Special Envoy for Sudan, Tom Perriello, visited Port Sudan on Monday, where he held what he described as "fruitful" meetings with Lt Gen Abdelfattah El Burhan, his deputy… Read more »
Africa: New UN Humanitarian Chief Assumes Office
Premium Times
Mr Fletcher succeeds Martin Griffiths, also from the UK, who stepped down at the end of June for health reasons. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zim Boxer Aliyah Phiri Suspended for Doping, Stripped of African Boxing Union Lightweight Title
New Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe boxer Aliyah Phiri has been suspended for doping after testing positive for Furosemide. Read more »
Nigeria: Eno Vows to Probe Power Company Over Losses, Indebtedness
Premium Times
The governor also vowed to remove the managing director of government parastatals that are not making profits. Read more »
Nigeria: NGO Hosts Breast Cancer Awareness Walk, Free Screenings in Lagos
Premium Times
After the screenings, the main walk, which covered a scenic 5km route, started from the university's back gate, passed through Ransom Kuti and Afe Babalola Halls, and returned to… Read more »
Nigeria: Experts Emphasise Community-Centred Approach to Combating Lassa Fever
Premium Times
The experts stated this at a webinar on Tuesday hosted by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). Read more »
Nigeria: Enugu Govt Pledges to Revamp Water Facilities in Rural Communities
Premium Times
"Our thinking is, if we revamp these facilities, it will serve more communities as their running costs are little and will cost a little to repair them." Read more »
Nigeria: D'Banj Stuns Spectators in 'Hue' On Lanre DA Silva Fashion Runway (Photos)
Premium Times
The star-studded event was graced by celebrities like Bisola, Aiyeola, Mimi Onalaja, Kate Henshaw and Funke Kuti. Read more »
Africa: Tobacco Isn't a Good Investment - Study Shows a Decline in Stock Prices Since 2016 [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Environmental, social and governance investing, also known as impact or socially responsible investing, has become a popular concept. It's based on awareness of the impact that… Read more »
Ethiopia: Senior US Officials, Ethiopian Defense Minister Discuss Conflicts in Amhara and Oromia, DDR Efforts in Tigray
Addis Standard
Senior U.S. officials met on Monday with Ethiopia's Minister of Defense, Aisha Mohammed, to discuss the ongoing militarized conflicts in Ethiopia's Amhara and Oromia regions, as… Read more »
Somalia: US Congratulates Somaliland President-Elect, Praised Peaceful Transfer of Power
Addis Standard
The United States has extended its congratulations to the people of Somaliland on the successful completion of their recent elections, highlighting the region's commitment to… Read more »
Ghana: MFWA, Dubawa and Ghana Fact Establish Ghana Fact-Checking Coalition Ahead of December Elections
Africa Check
MFWA, Dubawa and Ghana Fact establish Ghana Fact-checking Coalition ahead of December elections Read more »
South Africa: The Green Connection At NERSA Hearings - "Citizens Should Not Pay For Eskom's Mistakes"
The Green Connection
Liziwe McDaid, Strategic Lead at The Green Connection says, "With this latest increase proposal, Eskom is basically asking the people of South Africa to pay for its mistakes. It is… Read more »
South Africa: Lamola Urges Global Citizens to Hold G20 Leaders Accountable
SAnews.gov.za
International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola says global citizens must hold the leaders of the Group of 20 (G20) accountable. Read more »
