November 13
Egypt: Egypt Sentences Detained Journalist to 20 Years - Accused of Threatening 2nd Journalist
CPJ
Egyptian authorities sentenced in absentia journalist Yasser Abu Al-Ela to 20 years in prison on charges of joining a terrorist organization and spreading false news. Separately,… Read more »
Nigeria: NNPC Subsidiary Signs Gas Sale, Supply Agreement With Dangote Refinery
Leadership
The NNPC Gas Marketing Limited (NGML), a subsidiary of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), has successfully executed a Gas Sale and Purchase Agreement (GSPA)… Read more »
Rwanda: Economic Policy Reforms Could Spur Rapid Private Sector Growth - World Bank Report
New Times
Achieving rapid private sector growth in Rwanda is unlikely without far-reaching reforms to economic policies, a new report released on November 13, by the World Bank has shown. Read more »
Ethiopia: President Taye Reaffirms Ethiopia's Commitment to Paris Agreement
ENA
President Taye Atske Selassie, at COP29, has reaffirmed Ethiopia's commitment to the Paris Agreement and proactive disaster preparedness. Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Considers Social Protection As Core Component of National Dev't - Minister
ENA
Ethiopia considers social protection as a core component of national development, remaining at the center of public policy, Minister of Women and Social Affairs Ergogie Tesfaye… Read more »
East Africa: Conflicts, Delayed Financial Remittance Hinder EAC, EALA Progress
Capital FM
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has taken helm of the Bureau of East Africa Community Speaker amidst challenges facing the region bloc which include underfunding and… Read more »
East Africa: PS Omollo Calls for Regional Efforts to Counter Violent Extremism in East Africa
Capital FM
An initiative involving three East African countries aimed at consolidating peace efforts and fighting violent extremism was rolled in Nairobi on Wednesday. Read more »
Africa: COP29 - Kagame Calls for Sufficient Climate Finance for Africa
New Times
President Paul Kagame issued a rallying call on Wednesday, November 13, urging world leaders to fairly compensate the African continent for its "extensive contributions" to climate… Read more »
Namibia: Health Ministry Reports On HIV-Aids Trends
Namibian
More than 7 000 children in Namibia are living with HIV-AIDS, the latest figures released by the Ministry of Health and Social Services shows. Read more »
Namibia: Presidency Responds to Former New Era Editor's Fears for Press Freedom, Refers Complaints to Media Ombudsman
Namibian
... Presidency tells former New Era editor; union fears for media freedom Read more »
South Africa: South Africa Doesn't Have a Water Security Threat - Minister Majodina
Parliament of South Africa
The Minister of Water and Sanitation, Ms. Pemmy Majodina, has assured Parliament and the country that there is currently no threat to South Africa's water security. Read more »
Uganda: Trump's Re-Election Sparks Mixed Reactions in Uganda As Aid Cuts Loom
Independent (Kampala)
The re-election of Donald Trump returned one of President Yoweri Museveni's favourite American leaders. The two men separated by a two-year age difference have a lot in common.… Read more »
Ethiopia: Major Goal of Corridor Dev't Building Better City, Country for Future Generation, Says PM Abiy
ENA
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed reviewed today the second phase of the Addis Ababa Corridor development underway on eight corridor pathways across the city. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Faces New Challenge in HIV Treatment As Resistance to Dolutegravir (DTG) Emerges
263Chat
Zimbabwe's remarkable progress in HIV treatment faces a new hurdle as cases of resistance to the life-saving drug, Dolutegravir (DTG), emerge. With over 1.2 million people… Read more »
Ethiopia: Violent Clashes Grip Robit Town As Conflict Escalates in Amhara Region
Addis Standard
A battle occurred last Saturday in Robit and surrounding areas within the Ambassel district of South Wollo Zone in the Amhara region, resulting in casualties, according to… Read more »
Kenya: Voters in Gachagua's Mathira Turf Move to Recall MP for Supporting Impeachment
Capital FM
The campaign against Members of the National Assembly from the Mt. Kenya region who voted for the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has taken a new turn. Read more »
Africa: Time to Pay Up - Make Big Oil Fund Climate Loss and Damage [press release]
Global Witness
As UN climate negotiations begin, a new Global Witness analysis shows that top oil and gas producers could pay for climate loss and damage in lower-income countries with their… Read more »
Uganda: Bobi Wine Postpones Gulu Tour
Nile Post
Opposition National Unity Platform(NUP) has announced that it has postponed the planned tour for its president, Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine to Gulu. Read more »
Uganda: Nyege-Nyege 2024 - Africa's Largest Cultural Festival Returns to Jinja, Celebrating Beats, Identity, and Unity
Nile Post
This weekend, the vibrant town of Jinja, home to the iconic Source of the Nile, will become a pulsating celebration of music, culture, and creativity as the Nyege-Nyege… Read more »
Kenya: Duale Says Real Estate Developers Worst Culprits of Nairobi River Pollution, Informal Settlements Contribute Just 1%
Capital FM
Environment Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has issued a stern warning to real estate developers and slaughterhouses, accusing them of being the primary contributors to the pollution… Read more »
Kenya: Prime Suspect in Mombasa Blogger's Assault Charged With Gang Rape
Capital FM
The main suspect, accused of orchestrating the assault on Mombasa blogger Bruce John Khajira (aka Chawa - 001), has been charged with abduction, gang rape and conspiracy to commit… Read more »
Sudan: Sudan Kicks Off Polio Campaign to Protect Over 648 000 Children in Hard-to-Reach Areas in White Nile State
United Nations in Sudan
The Federal Ministry of Health of Sudan, with support from the World Health Organization (WHO) and United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), kicked off a 4-day house-to-house polio… Read more »
Nigeria: NNPC Signs 10-Year Deal to Supply 100 (MMSCF/D) Gas to Dangote Refinery
Vanguard
The NNPC Gas Marketing Limited (NGML), a subsidiary of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd. (NNPC Ltd.), has executed a Gas Sale and Purchase Agreement (GSPA) with Dangote… Read more »
South Africa: SA to Play Key Role At Upcoming G20 Summit
SAnews.gov.za
South Africa is set to play a pivotal role at the upcoming G20 Summit next week in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, as it prepares to assume the G20 presidency in December. Read more »
Somalia: Somalia's Deputy Information Minister Denies Government Role in Social Media Account Suspensions
Shabelle
Somalia's Deputy Minister of Information, Abdirahman Al Adale, has categorically denied allegations suggesting that the federal government had a hand in the suspension of numerous… Read more »
