November 19
Nigeria: Edo Assembly Approves Okpebholo's Request for 20 Special Advisers
Premium Times
In a unanimous decision, the lawmakers approved the appointment of 20 Special Advisers in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Terrorists Attack Zamfara Community, Kill Five, Burn Houses
Premium Times
The terrorists burnt the victims and also burnt down several houses, shops and food silos in the village. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Transmits Mtef to National Assembly
Premium Times
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) approved the MTEF last week. Read more »
Nigeria: Abia Govt Approves Health Insurance Scheme for Civil Servants
Premium Times
An official said the government had provided N500 million as a counterpart fund for the health insurance scheme. Read more »
Africa: Money Talks - Why COP29 New Collective Quantified Goal On Climate Finance Matters
IPS
The industrial revolution set the ball rolling towards global warming. Today, developing nations are on the frontlines of a climatic carnage and its snowballing effects. Developed… Read more »
Africa: Kenya Airways CEO Allan Kilavuka Appointed New Africa's Airlines Association Chairperson
Capital FM
Kenya Airways CEO Mr Allan Kilavuka has been appointed the new Africa's Airline Association (AFRAA) Chairperson. Mr. Kilavuka assumed the role of Chairperson of the African… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Cops Dismiss ZRP Fake Press Statement
The Herald
The Zimbabwe Republic Police has dismissed a statement circulating on social media titled 'Filming of tragic incidents and legal action'. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Government Struggles to Complete National Sports Stadium Renovations
New Zimbabwe
Football enthusiasts may have to wait longer than expected to watch Zimbabwe playing international matches on home soil, as the government struggles to complete renovations at the… Read more »
Kenya: Trouble in Paradise? Leopards Legend Ambani Scoffs At Mara Sugar Sacking
Capital FM
Former Harambee Stars striker and AFC Leopards legend Boniface Ambani says he is not surprised by the decision of Mara Sugar to fire him as technical director. Read more »
Rwanda: Family Resilience - New Intervention to Address Intergenerational Trauma, Enhance Family Harmony
New Times
A recent study testing a new approach--Multifamily Healing Spaces (MFHS)--has shown strong effectiveness in resolving intrafamily conflicts, enhancing communication and… Read more »
November 18
Africa: Long Covid - 'I Don't Think Govts Are Taking It Seriously Enough' - Prof Resia Pretorius
allAfrica
In Part 1 of the interview Juanita Williams from allAfrica had with Professor Resia Pretorius from Stellenbosch University, Pretorius spoke about her extensive research on blood… Read more »
Senegal: PM Sonko's Party Lead, According to Provisional Results
allAfrica
The Pastef list, led by Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, won a large majority of seats in the National Assembly, according to partial and provisional results published by polling… Read more »
Tanzania: President Orders Inspection After Kariakoo Building Deaths
Daily News
PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan has ordered a thorough inspection of all buildings in the Kariakoo area, directing authorities to provide a comprehensive report on their condition… Read more »
Central African Republic: Central African Republic Applauds Extension of Peacekeepers' Mandate
VOA
Political parties and civil society groups in the Central African Republic are welcoming the U.N. Security Council's decision to extend the mandate of the Multidimensional… Read more »
Mali: Australian Mining Company to Pay Mali Junta $160m for Release of CEO
RFI
Australia's Resolute Mining said Monday it has struck a deal worth $160 million (€151 million) with the military government of Mali, after the company's CEO and two other… Read more »
Africa: COP29 - Africa's Negotiating Strategy Must Build On Past Lessons
Africa Renewal
A stronger Africa is essential for the world to effectively build resilience against the impacts of climate change. The Africa we want is the Africa the World needs Read more »
Burkina Faso: How Burkina Faso's Military Junta Outlawed Local Peace Talks With Jihadists
The New Humanitarian
"The refusal to negotiate has increased the suffering of the populations." Read more »
Sudan: Sudan's RSF 'Ready for a Ceasefire', Says Top Negotiator
Dabanga
The negotiating delegation of Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) held a press conference in Kenya this morning. Brig Gen Omar Hamdan, head of the delegation, and Ezzeldin El Safi,… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe's Street Children - How to Get Them Home and Back in School [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Zimbabwe's government undertook a survey in 2023 to ascertain how many children were living on the streets of the country's second biggest city, Bulawayo. The most recent numbers… Read more »
Gabon: Gabon Approves New Constitution a Year After Military Seized Power
RFI
Gabonese voters have given a resounding 'yes' to a new constitution proposed by the country's military rulers. The changes, approved in a referendum on Sunday, include limits to… Read more »
Liberia: Was Liberia 'Inches Away From War' With Guinea?
FrontPageAfrica
Within the circle of the Liberian presidency, many are still baffled: How did a small private jet gain landing rights to the Roberts International Airport shortly after midnight on… Read more »
West Africa: Ecowas Mediation 'Fails' to Resolve Lesgislative Impasse
FrontPageAfrica
Hopes of mediating the political crisis within Liberia's House of Representatives by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Parliament failed to reach a resolution… Read more »
Tanzania: Survivors Narrate Ordeal
Daily News
AS rescue teams continued with efforts to rescue people trapped under the rubbles of a collapsed building in Kariakoo, Dar es Salaam, survivors recounted the harrowing details of… Read more »
South Africa: Cape Town to Challenge Eskom's Tariff Hike - South African News Briefs - November 18, 2024
allAfrica
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South Africa: 'We Cannot Prosecute Our Way Out of Corruption' - NPA Boss Batohi
Daily Maverick
Shamila Batohi has called for a fundamental shift in how the country tackles corruption, emphasising the need for ethical leadership and systemic reform to prevent corruption from… Read more »
