November 14
Somalia: Somali Foreign Minister Engages in Strategic Talks With Malaysian Ambassador
Shabelle
In a significant step towards fostering international relations, Somali Foreign Minister Ahmed Moalim Fiqi convened with Ambassador Ruzaimi Bin Mohamad of Malaysia, who represents… Read more »
Liberia: Liberian Entrepreneur Wins Prestigious U.S. Business Award
FrontPageAfrica
The business world celebrates another inspiring milestone for a Liberian-owned enterprise, as Menwon Plumbing and Drain Services of Worcester, Massachusetts, has been awarded the… Read more »
Nigeria: Ex-Army Chief Lagbaja's Remains Arrive Abuja
Premium Times
His body arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja precisely at 12:16 p.m. Read more »
Somalia: International Partners Hail Somaliland's Democratic Progress, Urge Peaceful Acceptance of Election Results
Radio Dalsan
International partners have thrown their support behind Somaliland's ongoing presidential election, commending the breakaway region for its commitment to democratic principles.… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Activists Demand Trillions in Climate Finance, Urging Developed Nations to Repay 'Climate Debt' to the Global South
263Chat
Global climate activists intensified their demands at COP29 in Baku, calling for developed countries to take accountability for climate change impacts that continue to devastate… Read more »
Nigeria: Alleged N101.4bn Fraud - Court Issues Fresh Hearing Notice for Yahaya Bello's Arraignment
Premium Times
The court issued the fresh hearing notice following Mr Bello's repeated failure to appear for arraignment on charges of fraud involving N101.4 billion. Read more »
Nigeria: WHO Raises Alarm Over Rising Cases of Diabetes Globally
Premium Times
WHO's Director-General, Tedros Ghebreyesus, said there has been an increase in the number of diabetes cases over the past three decades. Read more »
South Africa: Experts from South Africa Among Those Calling for End to Era of Billionaire By Taxing Super Rich, Cancelling Debt
Fight Inequality Alliance
As the Second Trump Presidency looms, activists raise the alarm about the "era of the billionaire" driving devastating inequality across the world Read more »
Nigeria: Hollywood Filmmakers Partner Kunle Afolayan to Train Young Nigerian Filmmakers
Premium Times
The collaboration, which the United States Embassy in Nigeria introduced, was officially launched in Lagos. Read more »
Nigeria: NAFDAC Cracks Down On Illegal Herbal Medicine Factory in Nasarawa
Premium Times
Earlier this week, NAFDAC noted that it had cracked down on fake wines in the same state. Read more »
Chad: Limiting the Impact of the War in Sudan On Ouaddaï
Crisis Group
Since April 2023, eastern Chad has received more than 930,000 people fleeing the war in neighbouring Sudan, creating an unprecedented humanitarian crisis. The Chadian government… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria, Uganda Close in On Afcon 2025 Tickets, Ghana Face Elimination
Leadership
Nigeria's Super Eagles and their Ugandan counterparts are on the brink of securing their places in the finals as matchday-5 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Why Wait Until Houses Have Been Built? - Justice Minister Ziyambi Pushes for Probe Into Belvedere Demolitions
New Zimbabwe
JUSTICE, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs minister Ziyambi Ziyambi has accused Harare City Council of demolishing houses in Ridgeview, Belvedere without a court order and urged… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Parly Moves to Expedite Mines and Minerals Bill Finalization
New Zimbabwe
PARLIAMENT is working to finalise the Mines and Minerals Bill (MMB) on the back of suspicions that some "powerful individuals" are determined to block the legal piece. Read more »
South Africa: Why Wage Inequality Matters
GroundUp
New legislation empowers shareholders to limit outrageous CEO remuneration Read more »
Africa: COP29 - Amb Gatete Lists Five Critical Policy Priorities Toward a Climate-Resilient Africa
New Times
African economies lose up to 5% of GDP, on average, annually because of climate-related disruptions and, while they require adequate, predictable and accessible finance, the… Read more »
Rwanda: Land Authority Suggests Fund to Cushion Good-Faith Plot Buyers Against Disputes
New Times
The National Land Authority (NLA) has said there is a need for a mechanism such as a guarantee fund to protect good-faith plot purchasers in case their rights are negatively… Read more »
Sudan: Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan Welcomes the Decision to Keep Adre Border Crossing Point Open for Aid Supplies for Another Three Months
OCHA
The United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan, Ms. Clementine Nkweta-Salami, welcomed the decision, on 13 November, by the Sudanese authorities to continue… Read more »
South Africa: Signed and Stalled - Critical Healthcare Deal in Gauteng Teetering On the Brink
spotlight
An extended impasse over a vital agreement for training and improved hospital management between the Gauteng Department of Health and Wits University remains derailed, despite… Read more »
Sudan: What's Unsaid | What Will Stop the Fighting in Sudan?
The New Humanitarian
'The internationalisation of the conflict is such that Sudanese actors are not necessarily in full control.' Read more »
Africa: Progress As Draft Decision Text for COP29 Presidency's Top Negotiating Priority Released
IPS
Three days into the landmark COP29 conference, the co-chairs of the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) have arrived at a workable basis for discussion on the summit's top… Read more »
Africa: African Penguins Could Be Extinct By 2035 - How to Save Them [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
In October 2024, the African penguin became the first penguin species in the world to be listed as critically endangered by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature. Read more »
Uganda: Govt Pledges More Scholarships for Children With Disabilities
Nile Post
The world has dedicated most of November to celebrating PWDs to which the government has pledged more commitment to support Read more »
Namibia: Over N$60 Million in Tax Refunds On Hold
New Era
Despite the Namibia Revenue Agency's (NamRA's) efforts to clear a longstanding tax refund backlog, more than N$60 million in refunds for over 31000 individuals are currently on… Read more »
Liberia: Liberia's Anti-Corruption Fight Stumbles, As Ministry of States Dismissal of Three Top Officials Raises Questions On Accountability
FrontPageAfrica
In what is being discerned as a controversial decision, the Ministry of State for Presidential Affairs has reacted to findings from a Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC)… Read more »
