November 19
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 »
South Africa: SIU Granted Preservation Order Against Company Linked to Former MP
SAnews.gov.za
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has obtained a preservation order from the Special Tribunal against Groen Mintirho which is associated with former Parliamentarian Pule Mabe. Read more »
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Urges G20 Leaders to Speak Up On Gaza Conflict
SAnews.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged the Group of 20 (G20) leaders to speak up against the violence in Gaza and work towards achieving a solution for both Palestinians and Israelis. Read more »
South Africa: Water Dept Welcomes R160m Fine Imposed On Dipaleseng Municipality
SAnews.gov.za
Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister, Sello Seitlholo, has welcomed the Balfour Magistrate's Court decision to impose a R160 million fine on Dipaleseng Local Municipality in… Read more »
South Africa: Close to 4,000 Jobs On the Cards As China-African Precious Metals Expand Operations in North West
SAnews.gov.za
The China-African Precious Metals Company has recently opened a newly refurbished gold processing plant, which will create close to 4 000 work opportunities in Orkney in the City… Read more »
South Africa: Agreements Signed With Battery Energy Storage Projects
SAnews.gov.za
Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, has signed two project agreements and the commercial close of two projects appointed as preferred bidders under the… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Cautions Public Servants Against Failing Kenyans
Capital FM
President William Ruto has cautioned public servants against failing Kenyans on service delivery. Read more »
Nigeria: Help Flush Out Perpetrators of Multiple Taxation, Director Tells CSOs
Leadership
The assistant director of the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, Mrs Juliet Agu, has charged civil society organisations (CSOs) to collaborate with states and the… Read more »
Nigeria: Over 252,000 Jobs Created Through Housing Programme - Dangiwa
Leadership
Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, has announced that over 252,000 jobs have been created through the government's housing initiatives as part of… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwandan Legends Kayirebwa, Muyango Honored for Impact On African Music
New Times
The Music In Africa Honorary Award has long been a celebration of artists who shape the music industry in their home countries and beyond. Read more »
South Africa: Stilfontein's Dangerous and Desperate Illegal Mining Industry
GroundUp
Zama zamas search for gold in a vast and unmapped underground network of tunnels Read more »
Nigeria: Restrain Yourself Over Kano Emirate Tussle, Minister Tells Kwankwanso
Daily Trust
The newly appointed Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Yusuf Abdullahi Ata, has asked the NNPP presidential candidate in the 2023 presidential election, Senator… Read more »
Nigeria: Asake Featured in Wizkid's Upcoming Album Morayo As Full Tracklist Unveiled
Vanguard
Nigerian music star Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has unveiled the tracklist for his much-anticipated sixth studio album, Morayo. Read more »
Somalia: Somalia's Prime Minister Congratulates Somaliland's New President
Shabelle
Somalia's Prime Minister Hamsa Abdi Barre extended his congratulations to Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro, who has been elected as the President of the Somaliland Administration. Read more »
Namibia: Namibians Head for Elections With Confidence in the Freedom of Their Press
Afrobarometer
Most citizens want media to play a watchdog role over government. Read more »
Africa: Positioning South Africa As Guardian of the Cape Route [analysis]
ISS
The country needs more than infrastructure upgrades to capitalise on the surge in shipping along the Cape Sea Route. Read more »
Africa: The First 1,000 Days of a Child's Life Are Crucial - There's Growing Evidence That the Next 1,000 Are Just As Important [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The first 1,000 days of a child's life - pregnancy and the months leading to their second birthday - are a critical time. Expectant mothers need good antenatal care. The better… Read more »
