November 14
Uganda: Public Warned Against Turning to Native Healers for Mpox Symptoms
Nile Post
Stakeholders and authorities in public health have warned the public against seeking Mpox treatment from traditional healers or herbalists. Read more »
Liberia: Is It Over for Speaker Koffa?
Liberian Observer
Fonati Koffa, once a formidable force in Liberian politics is now facing something he's forever feared: political obscurity. Despite holding on as Speaker of the House of… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Speaks On New Terrorist Group, 'Lukarawas', Vows Decisive Action
Premium Times
President Tinubu says the threat posed by the new terrorist group, "Lukarawas" is being effectively checked. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Doesn't Meddle in Neighbours' Electoral Processes
The Herald
In recent times, we have seen our beloved country being falsely accused of interfering in political events in the region, with the ridiculous accusations being made just because… Read more »
Sudan: French-Manufactured Weapons System Identified in Conflict - New Investigation
AI London
French-manufactured military technology incorporated into armoured personnel carriers made by the United Arab Emirates is being used on the battlefield in Sudan in what likely… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Lobito Atlantic Railway Reinforces Transport Capacity with New Wagons [press release]
Trafigura.com
The Lobito Atlantic Railway (LAR) has taken an important step this week towards strengthening its transport capacity with the arrival in Lobito, Angola, of the first batch of 275… Read more »
Africa: Climate Change - Women's Role in the Economy Is Key to a Just Transition [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The realities of climate change are hitting home for many people living in the global south. Food security, water access and health have been jeopardised by the increased… Read more »
Sudan: UN Welcomes Decision to Keep Adré Sudan-Chad Aid Corridor Open
Dabanga
The United Nations has welcomed the decision announced yesterday (November 13) by Sudanese authorities to extend the opening of the Adré crossing from Chad for three months,… Read more »
Southern Africa: Mozambique Unrest Costing Region
VOA
Southern African Development Community leaders are expected at a coming summit to address the scores of civilian fatalities and injuries that have occurred in Mozambique since the… Read more »
Uganda: Govt Opens New Frontier Basins for Petroleum Exploration
Nile Post
The government has announced the opening of three new frontier basins for petroleum exploration, a strategic step to strengthen the nation's petroleum reserves and expand its oil… Read more »
Africa: EU Parliament 'Takes a Chainsaw to Anti-Deforestation Law' [press release]
Global Witness
The European Parliament today backed a 12-month delay for the EU's landmark anti-deforestation law, which would see new rules to prevent imports and exports of commodities grown on… Read more »
Sudan: French-Manufactured Weapons System Identified in Conflict - New Investigation [press release]
AI London
Galix System visible on armoured personnel carriers used by RSF Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto to Address Joint Sitting of Parliament On Nov 21
Capital FM
President William Ruto is set to address a joint session of Parliament on November 21, 2024, at 2:30 p.m., where he will outline his administration's accomplishments. Read more »
Nigeria: No Bomb Blast in Nigeria's Plateau State On 12 November 2024 - Ignore Facebook Posts
Africa Check
No bomb blast in Nigeria's Plateau state on 12 November 2024 - ignore Facebook posts Read more »
Liberia: Questions Mount Over U.S.$25m Scholarship Scheme
FrontPageAfrica
The much-publicized NEKOTEH Scholarship program, touted as a US$25 million initiative to help Liberian students pursue higher education in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering,… Read more »
Nigeria: How to Hold Multinational Companies in Nigeria Accountable for Polluting Niger Delta
allAfrica
allAfrica's Nontobeko Mlambo attended the 20th African Investigative Journalism Conference (AIJC), held at Witwatersrand University in Johannesburg, which is the largest… Read more »
West Africa: The Role of Local Media in Sahel Conflict Reporting
allAfrica
allAfrica 's Nontobeko Mlambo attended the 20th African Investigative Journalism Conference (AIJC) - the largest gathering of African investigative journalists on the… Read more »
Mozambique: Mozambique's Last Stand for Democracy? [analysis]
ISS
After 25 years of electoral fraud and one-party dominance, mass protests are the last resort for the opposition and the public. Read more »
Namibia: Food Insecurity Affects Vulnerable Populations ... Japan Pledges N$9.3M
New Era
Poverty eradication minister Doreen Sioka said malnutrition, food insecurity and inadequate healthcare are pressing issues that disproportionately affect vulnerable populations. Read more »
Africa: Growth in Sub-Saharan Africa Is Diverging [analysis]
IMF
Stagnating incomes in sub-Saharan Africa's resource-intensive economies necessitate more effective fiscal management and broad-based structural reforms Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Chief Arrested for Kidnapping in 2020, Not 2024 As Claimed Online
Africa Check
Nigerian chief arrested for kidnapping in 2020, not 2024 as claimed online Read more »
Liberia: Justice Ministry Requests Delay in Hearing On Tweah's U.S.$8 Million Bond
Liberian Investigator
The Ministry of Justice has requested a delay in the hearing of its exceptions to the US$8 million criminal appearance bond filed for former Finance Minister Samuel D. Tweah and… Read more »
Nigeria: NNPC, Dangote Sign 10-Year Gas Supply Deal to Boost Domestic Production
Premium Times
Under the terms of the agreement, NGML will provide a firm daily supply of 50MMSCF/D, with an additional 50MMSCF/D as interruptible gas, over an initial 10-year period, with… Read more »
Africa: Peer Power - How Youth-Led Outreach Can Transform PrEP Access in Tanzania #HIVR4P2024
allAfrica
Margareth Mwakilasa, an assistant research fellow at Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences in Tanzania and a PhD student in Global Health at University College Dublin,… Read more »
Sudan: French Military Tech Used in Sudan, Rights Group Reports
VOA
Amnesty International reported that French-manufactured military technology incorporated into armored personnel carriers (APCs) made by the United Arab Emirates is being used in… Read more »
