November 13
Sudan: WFP Urges Sudan to 'Keep Crossings Open' As Aid Convoy Heads to Famine-Stricken Darfur
Dabanga
The World Food Programme (WFP) has appealed to Sudan to keep the Adré border crossing open, as a convoy carrying crucial humanitarian aid heads toward the Zamzam camp for… Read more »
Rwanda: Govt Committed to Vision 2050 Despite Challenges, Says Prime Minister
New Times
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente has affirmed the government's commitment to advancing toward the nation's Vision 2050 goals, emphasizing resilience in the face of challenges. Read more »
Africa: Remittances Can Help Fill Funding Gaps for Climate Adaptation [analysis]
ISS
More attention should be given to how remittances can help African countries withstand and adapt to climate change. Read more »
Sudan: Sudan Faces Esclations in Famine, Humanitarian Law Violations
IPS
After 19 months of conflict, the ongoing Sudanese Civil War continues to deteriorate living conditions for millions of Sudanese people. Intensive conflicts between the Rapid… Read more »
West Africa: 'We Are Here to Seek Clarity' - Ecowas Delegation Says
Liberian Observer
A six-member ECOWAS delegation visiting Liberia yesterday concluded a consultative meeting with the leadership of the Liberian Senate, with the Speaker assuring Senators that the… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Appoints Arita As New CBK Deputy Governor
Capital FM
President William Ruto has nominated Gerald Nyaoma Arita as the second Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), succeeding Sheila M'mbijiwe, who retired in June. Read more »
Angola: Art and Culture Foundation Launches Book in Honour of Queen Nzinga Mbandi
ANGOP
A book destined for children and young people, entitled "A Pegada Mágica" (The Magic Footprint), by the writer António Pinto "Ap kituxi", was launched on Wednesday in… Read more »
South Africa: Operation Vala Umgodi Task Team Urges Illegal Miners to Adhere to the Call By Police to Resurface [press release]
SAPS
The Operation Vala Umgodi task team in North West continues to call upon those illegal miners, who are still underground in the Stilfontein area, to return to the surface. Read more »
Liberia: Immigration - President Boakai 'Nails' Immigration Boss
New Republic
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has suspended with immediate effect the Commissioner-General of the Liberia Immigration Services (LIS) Honorable Stephen H. J. Zargo for… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Pays Tribute to the Late Sarah Mateke in Kisoro
Nile Post
President Museveni on Tuesday, visited the family of the late Sarah Mateke in Kisoro District to pay his respects and lay a wreath in her honour. Read more »
Uganda: Prof Nawangwe Pardons Students Suspended Over Hunger Strike
Nile Post
The vice chancellor of Makerere University, Prof Barnabas Nawangwe has lifted the suspension of three students who were reportedly involved in a hunger strike last week. Read more »
Uganda: Security Rescues Egyptian Diplomat Kidnapped in Uganda
Nile Post
Joint security forces have successfully rescued a diplomat at the Egyptian Embassy in Uganda who had been kidnapped by unknown individuals who later asked for a ransom of over… Read more »
West Africa: Ecowas 9th CCC Meeting Underway in Banjul
The Point
The 9th ECOWAS Competition Consultative Committee (CCC) meeting is currently underway in The Gambia. Read more »
Gambia: First Lady Launches National Polio Vaccination Campaign
The Point
In her commitment to supporting the Ministry of Health to keep The Gambia polio-free, The Gambia First Lady Her Excellency Fatoumatta Bah Barrow yesterday launched the national… Read more »
Nigeria: Infrastructure Takes 50% As Makinde Presents 2025 Budget to Assembly
Premium Times
The Speaker of the state's assembly, Adebo Ogundoyin, praised Mr Makinde for presenting "a comprehensive and forward-thinking budget proposal for 2025". Read more »
Nigeria: 'Why I Can't Apologise to You' - VDM to Falana, Falz Ahead of Court Hearing
Premium Times
"I have tried to respect them (Mr Falana and Falz), but it didn't work because I went to prostrate, and they said I must go and apologise." Read more »
South Africa: Effective Diabetes Care Remains Inaccessible to Many South Africans
Daily Maverick
Without timely interventions, the intersection of HIV and diabetes could soon result in a devastating public health crisis in South Africa. Read more »
Liberia: House Sets Record Straight
New Republic
As concerns mount over the removal of chairs from the Joint Chamber of the Legislature, the Chairperson of the Committee on Modernization, Representative Priscilla A. Cooper has… Read more »
South Africa: State Confident of Securing Convictions Against SAFA Chief Danny Jordaan and Co-Accused
Daily Maverick
SA soccer boss Danny Jordaan and his two co-accused were on Wednesday each granted bail of R20,000 when they appeared in the Palm Ridge Magistrates' Court on charges of fraud and… Read more »
Sudan: Jabir Calls On International Community to Urge Donors to Fulfill Paris Conference Commitments
SNA
Member of the Transitional Sovereignty Council (TSC), Assistant Commander-in-Chief of Armed Forces (SAF), Lt. Gen. Engineer Ibrahim Jabir, has sent a message to the international… Read more »
Sudan: Sudanese-Russian Cooperation in Oil and Gas Field
SNA
Minister of Energy and Oil Dr. Mohi-Eddin Naeem Mohamed Saeed has arrived in Moscow heading a high-level delegation from the ministry in the fields of oil exploration and… Read more »
Morocco: Moroccan Tourism Sets Record With 14.6 Million Arrivals By October 2024
MAP
Morocco has welcomed 14.6 million tourists by the end of this year's October, surpassing in just 10 months, the record for the entire year 2023, Minister of Tourism, Handicraft,… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Medical Consultants Declare Seven-Day Warning Strike
Premium Times
MDCAN is an association of medical and dental consultants who are specialists in various fields of medicine and dentistry, holding the highest qualifications in their professions. Read more »
Mauritius: Dr Navinchandra Ramgoolam Sworn in As Prime Minister of the Republic of Mauritius
Government of Mauritius
Dr Navinchandra Ramgoolam has been sworn-in as Prime Minister of the Republic of Mauritius, this afternoon, during a ceremony held at the State House, in Réduit. The newly… Read more »
Egypt: Egypt Focuses On Ceasefire, Ending Israeli Aggression an Lebanon - FM Abdel Aatty in Beirut
Egypt Online
Egypt's primary focus is achieving a ceasefire and halting Israeli aggression on Lebanon, Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdel Aatty said during his meeting with Speaker of the… Read more »
