November 16
Nigeria: Comprehensive PHC Lapai Sets the Standard for Quality Healthcare, but Needs More Backing [blog]
Nigeria Health Watch
Amina Mohammed, a resident of Lapai and a mother of two, shared her positive experience with the recently renovated facility when Nigeria Health Watch reporter visited the… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwean Government Shields Foreign Mining Companies Accused of Exploiting Rural Communities
New Zimbabwe
GOVERNMENT of Zimbabwe has defended foreign mining companies operating in the country saying they are adhering to the law despite growing accusations of exploitation in rural… Read more »
South Africa: Ethekwini Faces Backlash Over Last-Minute Invites to Homeless Workshop
GroundUp
The invite was a "sop to inclusivity and disrespectful" to stakeholders and homeless people, says Raymond Perrier of the Denis Hurley Centre Read more »
South Africa: SA's G20 Presidency Will Be Inclusive and Represent Different Voices - Lamola
SAnews.gov.za
To make South Africa's Group of 20 (G20) Presidency more inclusive, a vibrant and dynamic African leadership style that emphasises participation, consultation and the common good… Read more »
Africa: Jeddah Conference Closes With Adoption of Global Pledges to Tackle Antimicrobial Resistance
UN News
The 4th Global High-Level Ministerial Conference on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) wrapped up on Saturday with the adoption of the Jeddah Commitments, which lay out practical,… Read more »
South Africa: Fatal Fentanyl Hits SA - Mexican Cartels Among Drug Trafficking Gangs and Money Launderers 'Active' in Mzansi
Daily Maverick
Drug cartels based in Mexico are accused of fuelling the fentanyl overdose crisis in the US. Now the names of notorious cartels are starting to crop up in South Africa cases.… Read more »
Nigeria: Jigawa Appoints 19 Sharia Court Judges
Premium Times
The statement also announced the appointment of Nazir Habu as the acting Director of Finance and Supply of the High Court of Justice. Read more »
November 15
South Africa: MSF Slams Novo Nordisk for South Africa's Insulin Pen Shortage
GroundUp
But the multinational pharmaceutical company says it offered government solutions Read more »
Mozambique: Rights Experts Call for Immediate End to Post-Election Violence in Mozambique
UN News
UN independent human rights experts on Friday called on Mozambican authorities to prevent and end ongoing violence and repression of demonstrators in the wake of contentious… Read more »
Africa: COP29 - Why Africa's $1.3 Trillion Climate Goal Makes Perfect Sense [analysis]
African Arguments
Global leaders should keep in mind that the benefits of climate financing far outweigh the costs of implementing them. Read more »
Sudan: French Weapons Found in Sudan War Zone Despite Arms Embargo, Says Amnesty
RFI
French-made military equipment fitted to armoured vehicles from the United Arab Emirates is reportedly being used by Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in violation of… Read more »
Liberia: Mystery Over Disappearance of Guinean 'Mercenary'
New Dawn
Criminal Court 'A' Judge Roosevelt Willie has given the Liberian Government 72 hours ultimatum to produce the living body of an alleged Guinean mercenary identified as Ibriam Kahli… Read more »
Kenya: Suspect Who Confessed to Killing Multiple Women in Nakuru Jailed for 28 Years
Capital FM
A suspect who confessed to killing multiple women in Nakuru has been jailed for 28 years after he agreed to act as a state witness. Read more »
Ghana: Are Extremists, Jihadists Targeting Upcoming Polls?
Ghanaian Times
The Talensi District Director for the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), Dorcas Atia, has urged the youth to resist any attempts by extremist and Jihadist groups to… Read more »
South Africa: Miss South Africa Withdraws from Miss Universe Due to Health Issues
Miss South Africa
It is with deep regret that we share the news that Mia Le Roux, Miss South Africa 2024, has had to withdraw from the Miss Universe competition due to health concerns. Read more »
South Africa: City Power Cuts Power to Defaulters in Lenasia - South African News Briefs - November 15, 2024
allAfrica
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Kenya: Integrated HIV, TB and Malaria Care Supports Mothers-to-Be and Newborns in Kenya
Global Fund
Catherine Nyiva's first pregnancy was difficult. She didn't know what to expect. Read more »
Sudan: Death Toll in Sudan's War 'Vastly Undercounted'
Dabanga
A new study has revealed that the number of people killed in Sudan's ongoing war is dramatically higher than earlier estimates, with over 61,000 deaths recorded in Khartoum State… Read more »
Africa: Great Expectations As Democracy Wins in Botswana [analysis]
ISS
After nearly six decades of BDP rule, the triumphant UDC government has the tough task of restoring sound governance. Read more »
Sudan: Economist - 'New Central Bank of Sudan Measure Encourages Illegal Currency Trade'
Dabanga
Last week, the Central Bank of Sudan (CBoS) announced the issuance of a new banknote of SDG1,000 as part of its efforts to improve the security standards for banknotes and achieve… Read more »
Uganda: Tayebwa Urges Swift Legislation for AI and Data Governance
Nile Post
The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, has underscored the urgent need for legislation on artificial intelligence (AI) and data governance to protect Ugandans and keep… Read more »
Africa: Fossil Fuel Lobbyists Eclipse Delegations From Most Climate-Vulnerable Nations At COP29 Climate Talks [press release]
Global Witness
Industry influx escalates calls to protect talks from Big Polluters Read more »
Africa: Climate Leaders Call for Urgent Overhaul of UN Climate Process - Global Witness Response [press release]
Global Witness
Responding to the call from climate leaders for urgent overhaul of UN climate processes, Dominic Kavakeb, Co-Director of Campaigns at Global Witness, said: Read more »
Kenya: Senator Cheruiyot Blasts Catholic Bishops for 'Baseless' Attack On Ruto Govt
Capital FM
Kericho Senator Aaron Cheruiyot has criticized Kenya's Catholic Bishops for making misleading claims in their Thursday statement condemning the government's performance. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Economy Has 'Stabilised' - Presidency
Capital FM
President William Ruto chaired a Cabinet meeting at State House, Nairobi, Thursday where it was briefed on the impressive stabilisation of the macroeconomic situation in the… Read more »
