October 15
Africa: Africa's Farming Future Could Include More Digital Solutions
VOA
More than 400 delegates and organizations working in Africa's farming sector are in Nairobi, Kenya, this week to discuss how digital agriculture can improve the lives of farmers… Read more »
Niger: Niger Counterterrorism Decree Targets Political Opponents [press release]
HRW
On October 10, Niger's junta leader, Gen. Abdourahamane Tiani, signed a decree provisionally removing Nigerien nationality from nine people linked to former President Mohamed… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa Declares State of Disaster After Mbare Market Fire
New Zimbabwe
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has declared a state of disaster following a devastating fire that broke out at Zimbabwe's largest informal retail market, Mbare Musika last week. Read more »
Sudan: Sudan Violence Continues in Khartoum, Sennar, North Darfur
Dabanga
The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) is continuing its offensive against the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Khartoum. Airstrikes on Abu Hajar in Sennar killed several people. RSF… Read more »
Southern Africa: World News in Brief - 'Historic Drought' in Southern Africa, Human Rights in Tunisia, Accountability Essential for Pakistan Mineworker Killings
UN News
Nearly six and a half million people in southern Africa are starving because of an "historic drought" linked to last year's El Niño, UN humanitarians said on Tuesday. Read more »
Africa: Two Billion Women Without Access to Social Protection
UN News
A UN Women report reveals that policies ranging from cash benefits to healthcare and pensions are not being extended to enough women and girls, leaving them more vulnerable to… Read more »
Mozambique: Podemos Accuses Frelimo of Planning to Grant Second Place to Renamo
Mozambique News Reports And Clippings
Preliminary counts indicate that Renamo and Podemos will have similar numbers of members of parliament; the one with the most seats will become the official opposition. In a letter… Read more »
Mozambique: Teacher and Member of the Provincial Assembly Detained in Maganja
Mozambique News Reports And Clippings
Aldino Material, a secondary school teacher who was standing for a further term as a member of the Zambézia Provincial Assembly, was detained by the police after he… Read more »
Mozambique: Fake Observer Caught Bribing Opposition Monitor To Ignore Frelimo Ballot Box Stuffing
Mozambique News Reports And Clippings
Several thousand Frelimo party activists have been accredited as observers, in order to stuff ballot boxes. One was trapped and caught dramatically in a Maganja da Costa,… Read more »
Namibia: International Shipping and New Sea Law
New Era
In response to a discernible realignment of international maritime interests in recent years, the shipping industry has undergone several formidable changes in technical… Read more »
Liberia: Govt of Liberia, World Bank Break Ground for Installation of 20mw Solar Plant
FrontPageAfrica
The Government of Liberia, in partnership with the World Bank, has officially broken ground for a 20MW solar power plant, a significant step towards enhancing the nation's… Read more »
Liberia: NPHIL Confirms Three New Cases of Mpox-Clade-
FrontPageAfrica
The Director General of the National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL), Dr. Dougbeh Chris Nyan, has confirmed three new cases, summing up a total of 11 cases of… Read more »
West Africa: Ecowas Commission Roll-Up Sleeves to Curb Trafficking in Persons
FrontPageAfrica
The Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS) on Monday, October 14, 2024, begins its 16th Annual Meeting of the Regional Network of National Focal Institutions against… Read more »
Liberia: Arcelormittal Liberia Donates 40-Foot Container of Medical Supplies to G.W. Harley Hospital in Nimba County
FrontPageAfrica
In a continued effort to support Liberia's healthcare system, ArcelorMittal Liberia has donated a 40-foot container filled with medical supplies and equipment to the G.W. Harley… Read more »
Africa: African Youth Encouraged to Champion Food Sovereignty
Ethiopian Herald
The Ministry of Planning and Development (MoPD) emphasized the need for African youth to work collaboratively in driving food sovereignty and promoting agro-ecological advancement… Read more »
East Africa: Enhancing Ethiopia's Coffee and Tea Sector -A Strategic Approach to Growth
Ethiopian Herald
The Ethiopian Coffee and Tea Authority (ECTA) is making significant strides in improving the production, quality, and export of the country's renowned coffee, tea, and spice… Read more »
Africa: World Food Day 2024 - a Quote From Slow Food President Edward Mukiibi [document]
Slow Food
"Today, on World Food Day, we celebrate the right to food as a fundamental part of a better life and a brighter future. Slow Food reaffirms its belief that food can be a bridge to… Read more »
Nigeria: Cop 2024 - Nigeria Seeks African Unity On Climate Actions
Daily Trust
Nigeria has called for collective actions from African countries to save the continent from climate-induced environmental degradation. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zim Seeks More Insights Into Ai At India Meet
The Herald
Information Communication Technology, Postal and Courier Services Minister Tatenda Mavetera is in New Delhi, India, for the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) World… Read more »
Southern Africa: Cancer Leading Cause of Death in Zimbabwe
The Herald
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Zimbabwe: Zim in Rapid Growth Despite Sanctions - Minister Muswere
The Herald
Zimbabwe is experiencing rapid economic growth despite the punitive illegal sanctions imposed by the West since 2001, Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister Dr… Read more »
Kenya: Uganda, Kenya Strengthen Ties On Petroleum Importation
Nile Post
This meeting follows the successful start of direct petroleum products imports by Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) through Kenya's ports in Mombasa. Read more »
Uganda: Mao to Meet President Museveni Over Electoral Reforms Amidst Controversy
Nile Post
Mao, while appearing before the Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Committee, chaired by MP Baka Mugabi, expressed confidence that the discussion with the President would facilitate a… Read more »
Uganda: Inadequate Learning Materials Frustrating New Curriculum At Public Schools, Say Teachers
Nile Post
Mary Gorrety Amuge, a Biology teacher and deputy headteacher at Lira Town College, highlighted the difficulties in understanding and implementing the curriculum, particularly with… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Asks UPDF to Focus On Agriculture, Professionalism
Nile Post
Turning his focus to agriculture, President Museveni called on the officers and local farmers to prioritize large-scale farming with irrigation, stressing crop diversification as… Read more »
