November 17
Africa: Breakthroughs, Setbacks in COP29's First Week of Ambitious Pursuit of Climate Consensus
IPS
It has been a high-profile packed agenda in Baku, Azerbaijan, marked by milestone events designed to complete the first enhanced transparency framework and the new collective… Read more »
Senegal: Legislative Elections in Senegal - 7.3 Million Senegalese Go to the Polls [press release]
Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
This Sunday, 17 November 2024, 7 million 33 850 Senegalese are voting to elect 165 deputies to the National Assembly using a voting system combining two methods: the first… Read more »
Nigeria: #COP29 Climate Summit - Atiku Faults Nigeria's Large Delegation
This Day
The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 general election, Atiku Abubakar has criticised what he described as Nigeria's large delegation to this… Read more »
Madagascar: Madagascar's Lychee Growers in Crisis As Production Plummets
RFI
The lychee harvest season is under way in Madagascar - the world's top producer of the prized pink fruit - but growers and exporters are facing a major crisis, as forecasts… Read more »
Africa: WHO and Partners Rally Cervical Cancer Elimination Efforts
WHO
As world leaders arrive in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for the G20 Summit this weekend, the city's iconic Christ the Redeemer statue will be illuminated in the colour teal. The… Read more »
Senegal: Senegal Votes to Shape Parliament As Reforms and Economy Hang in Balance
RFI
Senegalese voters head to the polls Sunday to elect a new National Assembly - a crucial test for President Bassirou Diomaye Faye's government as it seeks a parliamentary majority… Read more »
South Africa: Flies Carry Bacteria - and Some of Those Are Resistant to Antibiotics. What We Found in Three South African Hospices [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Houseflies live close to humans and domesticated animals and because they are so mobile they can easily spread bacteria that make people sick. Read more »
Angola: G20 - President João Lourenço Talks About Fighting Hunger and Poverty
ANGOP
The Global Alliance to Fight Hunger and Poverty will dominate the speech of Angolan President João Lourenço, this Monday at the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil). Read more »
Africa: Agrishare App Wins Gold At Digital Impact Awards Africa
Nile Post
AgriShare App has won a gold medal in the consumer goods and services digital excellence during the Digital Impact Awards Africa in Kampala. Read more »
East Africa: Ethiopia's Commitment to COP29
Ethiopian Herald
Ever since the conferences on the environment have been held at the international level Ethiopia has been an active participant because along with other African countries more or… Read more »
Nigeria: Bad, Bad Badenoch....
Vanguard
Kemi Badenoch, the new leader of the British Conservative Party was born to Nigerian parents with Yoruba ancestry. Her father, the now late Dr. Femi Adegoke was a Medical doctor… Read more »
Nigeria: Emilokan - Obasanjo Calls Tinubu 'Baba-Go-Slow'
Vanguard
·Says Nigeria under 'state capture' Read more »
Namibia: Namibians Share Frustration Over Corruption Ahead of 2024 Elections
Namibian
A former fisherman's daughter was forced to drop out of university in her second year after he lost his job due to the Fishrot corruption scandal. Read more »
Kenya: Four Kenyan Business Leaders Recognized in Global MB100 Awards
Capital FM
Four Kenyan business leaders have been named among the 100 global recipients of the Meaningful Business 100 (MB100) award for their exceptional efforts in championing… Read more »
Nigeria: Uncertainties As Petrol Imports Rival Dangote Refinery's Supply Output
Premium Times
Nigeria imported 1.5 million metric tonnes of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) during the period under review. Read more »
Africa: African Union Joins G20 Summit As Permanent Member
Capital FM
The African Union (AU) will participate in the G20 summit this week in Seoul, South Korea, for the first time since becoming a permanent member in 2023. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Off to Brazil for G-20 Leaders Summit
Leadership
President Bola Tinubu will leave Abuja for Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Sunday to attend the 19th meeting of the G20 Leaders' Summit taking place in the South American country. Read more »
Rwanda: COP29 - Guidelines On How to Include Small Businesses in National Climate Plans Unveiled
New Times
With finance at the top of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) agenda in Baku, Azerbaijan, the International Trade Centre (ITC) unveiled its newly developed… Read more »
Nigeria: Zamfara Gov Canvasses Fairness As 14 Newly Elected LG Chairmen Are Sworn in
Premium Times
A statement by the governor's spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, disclosed that the elected chairmen were sworn in on Sunday by the Zamfara State Chief Judge, Justice Kulu Aliyu,… Read more »
South Africa: Operation Shanela Remains Determined and Nabs 232 in the Northern Cape
SAPS
During Operation Shanela, the multi-disciplinary high-density operation, commencing on 11 November 2024 until 17 November 2024, Northern Cape police, in collaboration with other… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyans Rule Podium At Italian World Cross Country Tour
Capital FM
World Cross Country junior bronze medalist Matthew Kipruto led a Kenyan podium sweep in the men's race at the Cinque Mulini Cross Country on Sunday in San Vittore, Italy. Read more »
Nigeria: N4 Million Debt - Bobrisky's U.S.-Based Accuser Replies Him With Audio Proof
Premium Times
Mr John, a socialite, allegedly leaked an audio conversation between himself and Bobrisky to VDM to recover a lingering N4m debt. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Is a Failed State Due to Baba-Go-Slow, Emilokan - Obasanjo
Premium Times
Obasanjo says Tinubu and Buhari led Nigeria into a "state of chaos, insecurity, and underdevelopment." Read more »
South Africa: South Africa Makes Progress With HPV Vaccination to Prevent Cervical Cancer
SAnews.gov.za
As the country joins the global community in marking four years of the global movement known as the Cervical Cancer Elimination Day of Action, the Department of Health has… Read more »
South Africa: Remembering Fallen Heroes
SAnews.gov.za
Transport Deputy Minister Mkhuleko Hlengwa has called on South Africans to honour the sacrifices of road traffic enforcement officers and recommit to making roads safer for all. Read more »
