October 16
Zimbabwe: Closing the Gap - How Rural Africa is Fighting for Internet Access [blog]
allAfrica
In most small villages in rural Zimbabwe, school-going children and teachers walk several kilometres daily to the nearest towns in search of an Internet connection to complete… Read more »
South Africa: Minister Denies Olympic Joyride Claims - South African News Briefs - October 16, 2024
allAfrica
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Mozambique: Mozambique's 2024 Elections - 9 Major Challenges That Will Face the New President [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Daniel Chapo, Mozambique's incoming president, faces an array of interconnected problems deeply rooted in historical, socioeconomic, and political dynamics. Read more »
Namibia: Are Politics and Profit Behind Plans to Cull Elephants? [guest column]
allAfrica
The decisions made by the Namibian and Zimbabwean governments to slaughter hundreds of elephants amid a widespread drought will do very little to address the effects of human… Read more »
Mozambique: Mozambique's Ruling Party Candidate Poised for Presidential Victory
VOA
Daniel Chapo, the presidential candidate of Mozambique's ruling party, is comfortably leading the vote count in nine of the country's provinces and appears set to become the… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Begins World's First Clinical Trial for Marburg Virus Disease Treatment
New Times
Rwanda has launched the world's first clinical trial for Marburg virus disease treatment, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced late Tuesday, October 15. Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Ranks Lowest for Internet Freedom Among 17 African Nations
Addis Standard
Ethiopia has received the lowest internet freedom score among 17 African nations assessed in Freedom House's "Freedom on the Net 2024" report, scoring 27 out of 100 and earning a… Read more »
Uganda: Nakivale Refugee Camp Faces Food Crisis After Programme Closure
Nile Post
Nakivale Camp, which welcomes over 500 refugees from the Democratic Republic of Congo each week, is now facing a mounting crisis, with leaders unsure how to address the growing… Read more »
Nigeria: Fuel Costs Force Some Nigerian Commuters to Quit Jobs
VOA
Surging fuel prices in Nigeria are making it unaffordable for some workers to commute to their jobs, forcing them to quit. The trend is hitting low-income and informal workers… Read more »
Africa: Meals for Schoolchildren - How to Combat Child Hunger in Africa [interview]
Africa Renewal
Wawira Njiru says school feeding is essential for strengthening human capital and developing the future workforce. Read more »
Ethiopia: Tigray Must Avert Another Cycle of War [analysis]
ISS
As tensions between two TPLF factions rise, urgent measures are needed to prevent another crisis in Ethiopia's Tigray region. Read more »
Zimbabwe: 'They Are for Show' - US Ambassador Responds to Camped Anti-Sanctions Protesters
New Zimbabwe
THE new US Ambassador to Zimbabwe Pamela Tremont is unfazed by anti-sanctions protestors who have been camped at the embassy in Harare for over five years now, saying the group is… Read more »
Ethiopia: Seven Dead, Eight Missing in Oromia's Arsi Zone As Govt Forces Accused of Targeting Civilians
Addis Standard
Seven individuals have been reported dead, and eight others are missing in Sadika Karsa kebele, Robe Didea district of Arsi zone, following an incident involving government forces… Read more »
South Africa: How Government Abandoned a Multi-Million-Rand Community Dairy Farm
GroundUp
After catastrophic floods, Minister Nomakhosazana Meth introduced a mysterious investor to the farm without any due diligence Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Urges Banks to Lower Interest Rates to Spur Economic Growth
Capital FM
President William Ruto has urged local banks to lower interest rates in order to stimulate economic growth by providing affordable loans to micro, small, and medium-scale traders. Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Climate Movement Praises DR Congo for Halting Oil and Gas Block Auction
350Africa.org
The 30 oil and gas blocks auction that has been underway for more than two years for a procedure that cannot exceed 18 months has been finally put to an end to the delight of… Read more »
Kenya: Gachagua Denies All 11 Charges in Senate Impeachment Trial
Capital FM
Besieged Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has pleaded not guilty to all the eleven charges levelled against him. Read more »
Malawi: Fuel Scarcity in Malawi - Transporters Association Blames Forex Shortage
Nyasa Times
The Transporter Association of Malawi (TAM) has shed light on the ongoing fuel scarcity affecting the nation, attributing the issue to significant foreign exchange challenges faced… Read more »
Nigeria: Dozens Killed in Tanker Explosion
Premium Times
Most of the victims were killed in an explosion after they surrounded the accident scene, the police said. Read more »
Liberia: Methodist Churches Consider Breaking Away Over Gay Rights
FrontPageAfrica
The Bishop of the United Methodist Church (UMC) in Liberia, Samuel J. Quire Jr., has expressed concern over Methodist churches that are considering leaving the denomination,… Read more »
Sudan: Armed Herders Threaten to Attack Camp For Displaced People
Dabanga
The large Kalma camp for displaced people neighbouring Nyala, the capital of South Darfur, is facing a dire situation as an armed group of Arab herders has surrounded the camp.… Read more »
Central African Republic: Peacekeeper Sex Abuse Rife in Central African Republic As Survivors Stay Silent
The New Humanitarian
'Victims are very afraid to talk about what they have experienced and don't know who to talk to.' Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Faces Economic Strain As Countries Mull Travel Restrictions
Business Day Africa
Countries imposing travel and trade restrictions on Rwanda over the Marburg virus outbreak could severely impact the nation's economy and public health response, despite the World… Read more »
Liberia: Attempt to Remove Speaker Koffa Uncovered
New Republic
An online platform says it has uncovered another plan by several 'rebel' Lawmakers including some Senators to stage another attempted pilot to remove current Speaker of the House… Read more »
Nigeria: No Leadership Vacuum, Presidency Says As Tinubu, Shettima Outside Nigeria At Same Time
Premium Times
"All state organs are functioning as usual," President Tinubu's spokesperson wrote. Read more »
