October 15
West Africa: Fighting Impunity in West Africa - MFWA Assembles 14 Lawyers to Defend Journalists, Activists
MFWA
In response to the persistent trend of legal harassment against journalists and civic activists in West Africa, the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) has put together a… Read more »
South Africa: Education Department Fails to Pay Water and Electricity Bills - Parents Shut Down School in Protest
GroundUp
Failure to pay Msunduzi Municipality is a violation of human rights, say parents Read more »
Sudan: Study Scrutinises Gender Bias in Sudan Media Coverage
Dabanga
A recent study highlights a severe gender disparity in Sudanese media institutions, with over 90 percent of these organisations displaying a significant lack of female… Read more »
Central African Republic: Bringing Lasting Peace to the Central African Republic
Crisis Group
Fighting with rebels is aggravating communal tensions in the Central African Republic, a country also buffeted by geopolitical rivalries. In this excerpt from the Watch List 2024 -… Read more »
Ghana: Women Farmers in Ghana Lead the Charge Against Climate Change
Africa Renewal
They are calling for transformative changes in agriculture sector aimed at reducing carbon emissions Read more »
Ghana: Ghana's Informal Settlements Are Not All the Same - Social Networks Make a Difference in Community Development [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Informal settlements in Africa are diverse. Across regions and even in the same city, socioeconomic and physical conditions vary. One thing is common though: upgrading them is a… Read more »
South Africa: Ray Mccauley, the Bodybuilder Turned Pastor Who Introduced the Prosperity Gospel to a New South Africa [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
News of the passing of South African pastor Ray McCauley on 8 October was met by a flood of tributes from across the spectrum of society, from President Cyril Ramaphosa to everyday… Read more »
Africa: South Africa's 36.1% Electricity Price Hike for 2025 - Why the Power Utility Eskom's Request Is Unrealistic [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
South Africa's state-owned electricity company, Eskom, has applied to the National Energy Regulator of South Africa to approve a 36.1% electricity price hike from April 2025, a… Read more »
Uganda: Ugandan Women Trail Men in Education, Jobs, Asset Ownership, and Political Engagement
Afrobarometer
Ugandan women trail men in education, jobs, asset ownership, and political engagement Read more »
Mozambique: Observers and Journalists Prevented From Observing District Count
Mozambique News Reports And Clippings
Journalists and observers have been barred from attending some counts of the results at district level in Inhambane, Gaza, Niassa and Nampula. Read more »
Nigeria: Bobrisky Saga - Court Orders Verydarkman to Delete Defamatory Videos, Comments Against Falana
Premium Times
The judge issued the order on Monday in a ruling on Mr Falana's preliminary application for pre-emptive actions to restrain VeryDarkMan from further defaming him and his son. Read more »
Rwanda: Mbonyi Takes Regional Music Tour to Tanzania
New Times
Rwanda's gospel star Israel Mbonyi is not planning to rest anytime soon this year as he already set Tanzania as his next stop for his East African music tour. Read more »
Africa: Russia's Influence in Africa - the Role of the Russian Orthodox Church
FPRI
Since 2021, the Russian Orthodox Church has established an expanded presence in Africa, in competition with the Greek Orthodox Church in Alexandria, Egypt. Facing condemnation from… Read more »
Africa: World Told Act Now or Face 136 Years of Hunger, Report Warns
IPS
World Food Day 2024 Read more »
Namibia: Namibians Support Equal Access to Jobs but Say More Needs to Be Done to Protect Women and Girls From Discrimination and Harassment
Afrobarometer
Only half of citizens consider it likely that complaints will be believed. Read more »
Namibia: Miller, Krugel-Greef Crowned 2024 National Champions
New Era
Alex Miller and Anri Krugel-Greef were crowned the 2024 Nedbank Namibia National XCM champions last Saturday in Swakopmund. Read more »
Namibia: Shifeta Encourages Tree Planting
New Era
Minister of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism Pohamba Shifeta has urged Namibians to plant trees to counteract the effects of habitat degradation, deforestation, and climate… Read more »
Namibia: Namra Urges Public to Report Tax-Dodging Companies
New Era
The Namibia Revenue Agency has urged taxpayers to report companies which do not pay tax so that they can investigate and take action against them. Read more »
Namibia: N$5b Needed Annually for Roads Upkeep...Maintenance Strategy Required for All Roads
New Era
Namibia requires about N$5 billion annually to effectively maintain its national roads network. Read more »
Namibia: Ovitoto Farmers Receive Free Lucerne
New Era
Zebaldt Ngaruka Read more »
Namibia: Kauandenge - Nudo Will Never Be Hijacked ...As Manifesto Promises Rural Development, Land Reform
New Era
The turnout at the party's manifesto launch on Saturday and the united front within the party's rank and file should be a clear demonstration that Nudo will never be hijacked by… Read more »
Namibia: Mccarty Wins Black Desert Championship in Second PGA Tour Start
New Era
Matt McCarty clinched his first PGA Tour title at only the second attempt as he won the inaugural Black Desert Championship. Read more »
Namibia: Nust, Union Agree On Salary Increase
New Era
Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) management and the representative union's salary negotiations ended on a high note. After months of negotiations between the… Read more »
Namibia: Venaani Lashes Out At Northern Tenderpreneurs ...'Blames' Shaningwa for Windswept Rally
New Era
Popular Democratic Movement president McHenry Venaani said businesspeople in the north decorate their trucks with Swapo flags, campaigning for the ruling party because they are… Read more »
Namibia: Neighbours Committed to Orange River Solution
New Era
Namibia and South Africa are considering the Report of the Joint Committee of Experts on the Orange River Boundary, focusing on enhancing bilateral cooperation. Read more »
