October 16
South Africa: Media Statement for World Food Day Picket 16 Oct 1100hrs - RSA National Parliament. - The Right to Healthy and Affordable Food for All [press release]
People's Health Movement South Africa
As we mark World Food Day today, we will be picketing from 1100hrs at the National Parliament of South Africa to express our deep dissatisfaction with the rising cost of healthy… Read more »
Africa: Kenya's Roam E-Motorcycle Completes 6,000 Km Kenya-S. Africa Solar Journey
Capital FM
Roam Air, an African-made electric motorcycle, has completed a 6,000-kilometer solar-powered journey from Nairobi, Kenya, to Stellenbosch, South Africa. Read more »
Kenya: Gachagua's Legal Team Objects to Orengo's Appearance for National Assembly
Capital FM
Embattled Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's legal team has objected to Governor James Orengo's appearance for the National Assembly citing his position as a State officer. Read more »
Kenya: Gachagua to Be Sole Witness At Senate Trial, Sakaja, Mutuse Appear for National Assembly
Capital FM
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua will be the sole witness in his impeachment trial that has commenced at the Senate. Read more »
Nigeria: Tanker Explosion Claims 90 Lives in Jigawa - Police
Vanguard
No fewer than 90 people were confirmed dead, following a petrol tanker explosion in Majiya Town, Taura Local Government Area of the state on Tuesday. Read more »
Africa: Aligning AfCFTA and Agenda 2063 With FOCAC in Charting Africa's Path to Economic Transformation
Capital FM
Africa stands on the cusp of an economic transformation that promises to reshape its place in the global economy. Central to this vision are three powerful frameworks: the African… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyans Urged to Embrace Innovation for Safer Online Spaces
Capital FM
Stakeholders in the security industry have underscored the importance of innovation and technology in enhancing online safety for Kenyans. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Ex-Chegutu West MP Dexter Nduna Remanded in Custody for Illegally Collecting Parking Fees From Motorists
New Zimbabwe
CONTROVERSIAL former Chegutu West Member of Parliament (MP), Dexter Nduna has been dragged to court on charges of illegally collecting vehicle parking fees from motorists in… Read more »
Uganda/Kenya: Neighbors Uganda One Point Away From Afcon Qualification
Capital FM
Neighbors Uganda, co-hosts of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations and next year's Africa Nations Championship (CHAN) are just one point away from qualification to next year's AFCON… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Farmers Warned Against Planting With Recent Showers
The Herald
Farmers should not start planting on the basis of the rains that have fallen in some parts of the country since Sunday, but should use the rains to accelerate land preparations to… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Court Rejects Bid to Stop Deputy President's Ouster
RFI
A Kenyan court on Tuesday dismissed a last-minute attempt to halt the Senate's debate and vote on the impeachment of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Read more »
Central Africa: Floods Leave 10 Million Children Out of School in West and Central Africa
RFI
An estimated 10 million children across Nigeria, Mali, Niger and the Democratic Republic of Congo are unable to attend school after devastating regional flooding, the charity Save… Read more »
Somalia: Somali FM Grilled By Senate Committee On Diplomatic Affairs
Shabelle
Somali Foreign Minister Ahmed Moalim Fiqi was grilled by the Senate Foreign Affairs Committee, led by Senator Maryan Farah Kahiye, to delve into critical topics including the… Read more »
Somalia: Somali Forces Strike Al-Shabaab Bases, Kill 10 Militants in Southern Mudug
Shabelle
The Somali National Army (SNA) executed a targeted operation in the early hours of Tuesday in the Southern Mudug region, successfully neutralizing 10 Al-Shabaab militants and… Read more »
Somalia: 'Pearl Beach' Project - President Hassan Sheikh Sees a Prosperous Future for Somalia
Shabelle
President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud today laid the foundation stone for the Xeebta-luulka real estate project, marking a significant leap in urban development for Somalia. Read more »
Uganda: NUP's 'Surrender' Is a Mockery and Erosion of Justice in the Name of Political Control
Observer
The recent arrest and prolonged detention of 19 supporters of the National Unity Platform (NUP) raises alarming questions about the integrity of our justice system and the… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Inaugurates Another Committee to Renegotiate 2009 Agreement With ASUU, Other Unions
Premium Times
The stalled renegotiation of the agreement is currently threatening industrial peace in the country's public universities. Read more »
Nigeria: WTO Members Need to Remain Constructive to Achieve Outcomes - Okonjo-Iweala
This Day
The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, yesterday, urged members of the global trade body to, "continue to be constructive" in… Read more »
Nigeria: Shell's $1.3bn Oil Assets' Sale Not in 'Waiting Room' As Govt Rejects Renaissance's Bid
This Day
Contrary to a report that the plan by Shell to sell its onshore oil assets to Renaissance Consortium was in the 'waiting room', THISDAY has learnt that the proposed $1.3 billion… Read more »
Nigeria: After Momentary Relief, Inflation Hits 32.70% Amid Higher Food, Energy Prices
This Day
Following two consecutive months of marginal decline, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) which measures the rate of change in prices of goods and commodities shot up to 32.70 per cent… Read more »
Nigeria: CJN Laments Number of Pending Cases, Threatens Sack of Non-Performing Judges
This Day
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has lamented the increasing number of cases pending in superior courts across the country. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Civil Servants to Receive $40 Salary Increase Amidst Ongoing Economic Challenges
263Chat
Civil servants in Zimbabwe are set to receive a salary increment, raising wages by $40 from the current $324 per month to $364 for the lowest-paid employees, effective… Read more »
Kenya: Gachagua's Successor - Why Mudavadi Is Techinically Knocked Out of the Race
Capital FM
As the consideration on the impeachment of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua draws near, the likelihood of Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi become the next Deputy President… Read more »
South Africa: Community Blocks R3-Million Park Project, Demands Public Participation
GroundUp
Tsomo residents and businesses say they were never consulted about the site Read more »
South Africa: Using Radiation to Stop the Traffic of Rhino Horns
GroundUp
The Wits Rhisotope project hopes to help conservation efforts Read more »
