November 20
Africa: Financial Inclusion - Nigeria Leads in Instant Payment System Inclusivity Index in Africa - Report
Premium Times
The State of Inclusive Instant Payment (SIIP) is an annual report published by the AfricaNenda Foundation. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Allocates N112 Billion to Safeguard Schools in Three Years - Minister
Premium Times
The minister said the government is committed to creating an environment where every child will have access to education Read more »
Nigeria: War of Words - PDP Chieftain Offers Advice to Obasanjo, Tinubu
Premium Times
Messrs Obasanjo and Tinubu were recently involved in a war of words over the worsening condition of Nigeria. Read more »
South Africa: Basic Education Laws Amendment Act Is Exactly What South African Education Needs
Daily Maverick
The noise surrounding two clauses of the Bela Act is drowning out what it could potentially mean for the education sector in South Africa - more equitable and accessible quality… Read more »
South Africa: Nelson Mandela Bay Manufacturers and Unions Cry Foul Over Eskom's Proposed Tariff Increases
Daily Maverick
Eskom's tariff increase application is 'an emergency situation'. Manufacturing industry tells Nersa they will have to fight to keep their doors open. Read more »
South Africa: 'Eskom, You Are Killing Us' - Gqeberha Community Members Plead for Halt to Electricity Tariff Increases
Daily Maverick
Women- and child-headed households are likely to be the hardest hit if Eskom's application for a 36.15% tariff increase from 2025 -- more than 40% if municipal tariffs are added --… Read more »
Nigeria: Ex-President Jonathan's Tenure Is Nigeria's Golden Era, Says PDP
Leadership
The opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said that the tenure of former President Goodluck Jonathan represented Nigeria's golden era. Read more »
Uganda: Residents of Tororo Railway Quarters Protest Exorbitant Rent On Dilapidated Houses
Nile Post
At a meeting with their area Member of Parliament, Apollo Yeri Ofwono, the residents voiced their grievances, highlighting the poor living conditions in the aging railway houses. Read more »
Uganda: Kyabazinga's 15 Demands to Govt Ahead of Buyende Nuclear Power Plant Construction
Nile Post
Kyabazinga stated that the Kingdom must benefit from the project in a manner similar to how the Bunyoro Kingdom is benefiting from oil and gas sector Read more »
Uganda: Gen Muhoozi Discusses Military Cooperation With South African Counterpart
Nile Post
The Chief of Defense Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, held a meeting with General Rudzani Maphwanya, Chief of the South African National Defense Force, at the Special Forces… Read more »
Uganda: Hundreds Stranded As Tororo Bridge Diversion Washed Away By Floods
Nile Post
The bridge is located along the Nagongera-Busolwe road, a vital route linking the two districts. Read more »
Uganda: Tororo District Chairperson Urges Formal Cost-Sharing in Public Hospitals
Nile Post
While free services are promised, Okea argues that the actual situation often forces patients to buy their medicines due to frequent stockouts in public hospitals. Read more »
Ethiopia: Capacity Building Key for Cyber Sovereignty - Ethiopia's Defense Minister
ENA
The trainings provided to members of the Ethiopian National Defense Force will reinforce the army's capability to protect the country from cyber-attacks, Minister of Defense Aisha… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Spent Sh2.1 Billion On Haiti Security Mission Despite U.S. Funding Pledge
Capital FM
The National Government has spent Sh2.1 billion on multinational security operations in Haiti, despite earlier assurances from the United States to fund the mission. Read more »
West Africa: Gambia Ranked Among Highest in Total Imports From Ecowas Countries
Foroyaa
Essa Wally, the president of the Association of Customs, Clearing and Forwarding Agencies (ACCFA) has disclosed that the Gambia is ranked among the highest in total imports from… Read more »
Ethiopia: EU Provides Effective Support to Strengthening Ethiopia's Digital Economy
ENA
Ministry of Innovation and Technology commended the European Union's effective support for Ethiopia's digital economy. Read more »
Liberia: Liberians Express Mixed Views On War Crimes Court
New Republic
Liberians have expressed mixed views as it relates to the establishment of a war and economic crimes court in Liberia, as the Boakai administration is pushing, amid the reelection… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Rights Lawyers Slam Forced Evictions From Ancestral Lands By Govt
New Zimbabwe
The Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR) has condemned the local and central government's evictions of families from ancestral lands they have occupied for decades. Read more »
Nigeria: Jigawa Tanker Explosion - 209 Confirmed Dead As Probe Committee Submits Report
Daily Trust
Chairman of the Investigation Committee on the tanker fire incident in Majia, Jigawa State, DIG Hafizu Muhammad Inuwa (Retd) has presented its findings to Governor Umar Namadi. Read more »
Nigeria: Chidimma Adetshina Announces Break From Beauty Contests
Daily Trust
Beauty queen, Chidimma Adetshina, has revealed her decision to step away from beauty pageants. Read more »
Africa: Angolan Diplomacy At AU to Accompany South Africa's G20 Mandate
ANGOP
The Angolan minister of Foreign Affairs, Téte António, stated on Tuesday that Angola's presidency of the African Union (2025) will closely follow South Africa's… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Mining Week Sharpens Focus On Long-Neglected Sector
VOA
Nigeria concluded a three-day conference Wednesday to mark National Mining Week. Authorities in the West African nation have been seeking to expand investments in the mining… Read more »
Africa: Free Medical Care Protects Vulnerable Families in Guinea [press release]
World Bank
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Somalia: Opposition Leader Victorious in Self-Declared Somaliland Elections
VOA
The recent presidential elections in the self-declared Republic of Somaliland have concluded with a landslide victory for Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, commonly known as Irro. He… Read more »
Nigeria: Harnessing Digital Technology for Universal Health Coverage in Nigeria [blog]
Nigeria Health Watch
Since its inception in December 2023, the New Strategic Health Vision has advanced steadily. This transformative plan is reshaping Nigeria's healthcare system by extending beyond… Read more »
