October 16
Nigeria: Shettima Heads for Sweden As Nigerians Await Tinubu's Return
Daily Trust
Vice-President Kashim Shettima is expected to depart Abuja on Wednesday for Sweden on a 2-day visit to represent Nigeria in bilateral engagements. Read more »
Nigeria: New National Anthem Resonates More With Nigerians - Govt
Daily Trust
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) says the new national anthem 'Nigeria we hail thee' resonates more with Nigerians due to its historical context and embodiment of Nigeria's… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Highlights Measures to Ease Liquidity Crisis
Capital FM
Treasury and Economic Planning Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has announced that his ministry is accelerating efforts to address liquidity challenges by collaborating with the… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Health Watch to Host 10th Anniversary Future of Health Conference On Climate Change and Health [blog]
Nigeria Health Watch
Nigeria Health Watch announces its 10th Future of Health Conference, "From Evidence to Action: Building Resilience at the Climate-Health Nexus." The conference, scheduled for… Read more »
Ethiopia: Five African Nations Including Ethiopia Account for Half of Continent's GDP, Report
ENA
In a striking revelation, a recent report by Voronoi, based on 2024 data from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), shows that five of Africa's largest economies-South Africa,… Read more »
Ghana: Breast Cancer Is Not a Death Sentence - Hajia Zainab Shares Her Story
Ghanaian Times
Eighteen years ago, Hajia Zainab Mohammed-Sani's world was turned upside down when she was diagnosed with stage three breast cancer. As a vibrant mother and wife, she had been… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Localization in Zimbabwe - a Critical Look At the Grand Bargain and Charter for Change
IPS
Localization has become a buzzword in international development, aiming to shift power and resources closer to the communities directly impacted by crises. Read more »
Sudan: MSF Urges Urgent Action On Sudan Crisis At European Parliament
Dabanga
The Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Emergency Coordinator Claire San Filippo delivered a powerful address to the European Parliament in the French city of Strasbourg… Read more »
Cameroon: Arrest of Separatist Leader Puts Spotlight On Cameroon's Anglophone Conflict
Crisis Group
Norwegian police have arrested a Cameroonian separatist leader, Lucas Ayaba Cho, on charges of incitement of crimes against humanity, marking the first major attempt to address… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopians Rate the Government's Economic Performance As Poor
Afrobarometer
Management of the economy tops the list of the most important problems that citizens want their government to address. Read more »
Zambia: Zambians Endorse Taxation, Say It Is Fair to Tax the Rich At Higher Rates to Support the Poor
Afrobarometer
But most citizens say it is difficult to find out what taxes they owe and how the government uses tax revenues. Read more »
Ethiopia: Nuer People Have a Sacred Connection to Birds - It Can Guide Conservation in Ethiopia and South Sudan [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The Nuer are a large pastoralist community living in western Ethiopia and South Sudan in east Africa. They rely on livestock keeping and have special beliefs and customs about how… Read more »
Mozambique: Mozambique's 2024 Elections - 9 Major Challenges That Will Face the Next President [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The incoming president of Mozambique faces an array of interconnected problems deeply rooted in historical, socioeconomic and political dynamics. He must balance meeting immediate… Read more »
South Sudan: South Sudan Delegation in Port Sudan for Oil Export Restart Talks
Dabanga
A high-level delegation from South Sudan arrived in Port Sudan to discuss the long-anticipated resumption of oil exports following a seven-month suspension. The delegation, who… Read more »
Kenya: Clerics Call for Urgent Listing of IEBC Commissioners
Capital FM
The National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK), the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB), and the Supreme Council of Kenya Muslims (SUPKEM) have jointly called for the… Read more »
Kenya: Religious Leaders Urge Just Adjudication in Gachagua Impeachment Trial
Capital FM
The National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) has called on the National Assembly and Senate to ensure justice is served in the Deputy President's impeachment trial, noting that… Read more »
Uganda: Constitutional Lawyers Warn MP Lumu - Withdraw Your Bill or Face Political Ruin.
Nile Post
Withdraw your bill, apologize to Ugandans before you drown with it," Kiiza advised, emphasising the dangers that lie ahead for the embattled MP Read more »
Uganda: Gen Muhoozi Hosts Luncheon in Appreciation of Independence Parade Performance
Nile Post
The Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has hosted a luncheon at the Defence Intelligence and Security Headquarters to appreciate the participants of the Independence… Read more »
Uganda: Nakaseke Leaders Launch Poverty Eradication Campaign
Nile Post
Nakaseke district leaders, led by State Minister for Kampala Capital City and Metropolitan Affairs, Kabuye Kyofatogabye, have initiated a comprehensive campaign to eradicate… Read more »
Egypt: Egypt Eyes Major Infrastructure Investments in Somalia With High-Level Delegation Visit
Radio Dalsan
Egypt's Minister of Transport, Kamel El-Wazir, along with a delegation of Egyptian businessmen, is set to visit Somalia in the coming days to explore investment opportunities,… Read more »
Kenya: Capital a Investment Bank Eyes Diaspora Investors As It Rebrands
Capital FM
Capital A Investment Bank, previously known as Securities Africa Kenya Limited, has rebranded after recently receiving an investment bank license from the Capital Markets Authority… Read more »
Kenya: Banks Face Pressure to Lower Rates Following CBK's Recent Cut
Capital FM
Banks are facing increasing pressure to lower interest rates after the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) recently slashed the benchmark rate by 75 basis points to 12 percent with an aim… Read more »
South Africa: Warning Against Government Subsidised Housing Scam
SAnews.gov.za
The Department of Human Settlements has warned the public to be vigilant of a housing scam on social media platforms. Read more »
Liberia: Boakai Sounds Trumpet
New Republic
The food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), an important organ of the United Nations is not as prominent in terms of activities on the grounds as other UN bodies such as the… Read more »
Liberia: GAC Audit Report - GAC Releases Report On 102 Audits
New Republic
The General Auditing Commission (GAC) under the astute leadership of Auditor General P. Garswa Jackson has released reports of 102 audits conducted by the Commission of various… Read more »
