November 14
Somalia: Somali Lower House Speaker Meets UK Counterpart to Bolster Parliamentary Ties
Shabelle
The Speaker of the Parliament of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Sheikh Adan Mohamed Noor (Madobe), has arrived in London for a significant meeting with the Speaker of the UK's… Read more »
South Africa: Cosatu Is Deeply Disturbed By Allegations of Abuse of the Expanded Public Works Programme [press release]
COSATU
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) is shocked by disturbing allegations of corruption in government's Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP). The Department of… Read more »
Rwanda: Experts Warn Against Reliance On Rain-Fed Agriculture
New Times
Reliance on rainfed agriculture remains a significant concern as it is highly vulnerable to climate variability, according to Telesphore Ndabamenye, the Director General of Rwanda… Read more »
Rwanda: Olga Kayirangwa Murder Case - Prosecutors, Defence Clash in Appeal
New Times
The murder case of Olga Kayirangwa, a 25-year-old woman who died in September while visiting a male friend's home, continued at the appeal level on Thursday, November 14, as the… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Approves Establishment of New Disaster Relief Fund - Shettima
Premium Times
The vice president explained that the fund would provide immediate assistance to disaster victims nationwide. Read more »
Nigeria: Actor Korede Are 'Baba Gbenro' Is Dead
Premium Times
He was famous for playing "Baba Gbenro" in the Mount Zion YouTube series "Abattoir". Read more »
Uganda: UN Taskforce Report Warns of Policy Gaps Endangering 1.5°c Climate Target
Nile Post
The UN Secretary-General's High-Level Expert Group on Net-Zero Emissions Commitments of Non-State Entities (HLEG) has issued a sharp warning to global policymakers, stressing that… Read more »
Uganda: Anti-Corruption Advocates Call for Campaign Finance Reforms to Combat Corruption in Electoral Process
Nile Post
Civil society organisations have urged the government to implement campaign finance legislation aimed at curbing the influence of money in politics. Read more »
Namibia: Concerns Over Govt Control As Musariri Is Appointed Acting Managing Editor At New Era
Namibian
The appointment of Confidence Musariri as acting managing editor at New Era has triggered concerns over government interference. Read more »
East Africa: Vaccine for Foot and Mouth Disease a Win for East Africa
SciDev.Net
A new vaccine, designed to protect East African cattle against all major strains of foot and mouth disease, is offering hope to small-scale farmers battling the highly contagious… Read more »
Somalia: Somali National Armed Forces Take Over Burgavo Forward Operating Base From ATMIS
Radio Dalsan
In a significant step towards strengthening Somali-led security operations, the Somali National Armed Forces (SNAF) have officially assumed control of the Burgavo Forward Operating… Read more »
South Africa: Top SAFA Boss Appears in Court
SAnews.gov.za
President of the South African Football Association (SAFA), Danny Jordaan, together with two co-accused, have been granted bail after appearing in the Johannesburg Specialised… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa Condemns Israeli Government's Annexation Orders for the West Bank
SAnews.gov.za
South Africa has expressed dismay at a statement attributed to Israel's Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, who called for the annexation of the West Bank on Monday. Read more »
Africa: COP29 - Experts Decry Africa's Climate Finance Shortfalls
Premium Times
During the opening plenary on Monday, the COP29 organisers hinted that the negotiating priority at the conference is to achieve a new climate finance goal. Read more »
South Africa: Durban Police Brutality Case Heads to Trial After Years of Delays
GroundUp
The trial of 14 SAPS officers for the death-in-custody of Regan Naidoo in 2018 has been set down for June 2025 Read more »
Ethiopia: Can Ethiopia's New Real Estate Bill Address Industry Scandals, Close Regulatory Gaps in a Growing Market?
Addis Standard
Ethiopia's real estate sector has experienced substantial growth over the past decade, fueled by urban expansion and rising housing demand in cities such as Addis Abeba. Developers… Read more »
Africa: Greenpeace Africa Calls for Real Climate Solutions Over Dubious Carbon Markets Scheme
Greenpeace
As COP29 discussions continue in Baku, Greenpeace Africa strongly opposes the push for unreliable market-based mechanisms as a solution to the climate crisis, warning that they… Read more »
Nigeria: Minister Tells Rangers to Intensify Crackdown On Poachers, Illegal Miners in Adamawa, Taraba
Premium Times
The minister said Nigeria faces challenges in protecting it's rich biodiversity Read more »
Uganda: Museveni to Launch Standard Gauge Railway Construction in Bukedi
Nile Post
President Museveni is set to visit Tororo in Uganda's Bukedi subregion to officially break ground on the long-awaited Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) project. Read more »
Kenya: CS Duale Praises Whitman for Fostering Kenya-U.S. Ties
Capital FM
Environment, Climate Change and Forestry Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has praised former United States Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman for fostering Kenya -US Bilateral relations… Read more »
Africa: Africa CDC Endorses First Locally Made Mpox Test From Morocco
Capital FM
Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Advisory Committee has endorsed first ever locally made Monkey Pox (Mpox) test from Morocco in efforts to boost Africa's… Read more »
Africa: Empowering Girls in Africa to Embrace Stem
Africa Renewal
More initiatives needed to inspire and equip young women to pursue careers in science, technology and innovation. Read more »
Africa: New UN Report On Rethinking Africa's Debt - Debunking Myths and Identifying Sustainable Solutions
Africa Renewal
The 2024 UN OSAA report, "Unpacking Africa's Debt: Towards a Lasting and Durable Solution", addresses the urgent need to reform Africa's debt structures and offers a roadmap for… Read more »
Africa: UNHCR Amplifies Voices of Displaced On Frontlines of Climate Change
UN News
UN refugee agency, UNHCR, on Thursday launched the Refugees for Climate Action initiative in a bid to mobilise the world's forcibly displaced to join the fight against global… Read more »
Lesotho: Basotho Want Parliament to Heed Voters' Demands but See MPs As Serving Their Own Interests
Afrobarometer
Most citizens say representatives never listen to ordinary people. Read more »
