November 18
West Africa: Niger Hosts Historic Conference On the Fight Against Neocolonialism in the Sahel
People's Dispatch
Ahead of the "Conference in Solidarity with the Peoples of the Sahel" in Niamey, Peoples Dispatch brings forth stories of resilience and resistance of the people of Niger whose… Read more »
Africa: COP29 - Ambitious Climate Finance Goal Is Not Enough - the Funds Must Also Reach the Right Communities
IPS
The 29th United Nations Conference of the Parties (COP29) currently underway in Baku, Azerbaijan, is a key global milestone for agreeing on a new compromise to reduce emissions and… Read more »
Africa: Methane Mitigation At COP29 - Pathways to Climate Action
IPS
Methane emissions have emerged as a focal point of discussion as global leaders congregate at COP29 in Baku to tackle the escalating climate crisis. Read more »
Africa: Africa Needs Strong Voices Pushing for Locally Manufactured Vaccines
Daily Maverick
More needs to be done to boost the research and development capabilities crucial to countries succeeding in manufacturing vaccines locally. Read more »
West Africa: Waba's Leadership to Mediate in Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso Crisis
Liberian Observer
The leadership of the West African Bar Association (WABA) expected to meet next-month with Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, to discuss possible mediation role in the… Read more »
Africa: WHO Director-General's Remarks At the G20 Leaders' Summit - 18 November 2024 [press release]
WHO
President Lula da Silva, Read more »
Africa: Collective Regional Effort Needed to End Malaria
The Herald
The quest to eliminate malaria has long been central to public health initiatives across Africa, particularly within the Southern African Development Community (SADC). Read more »
Africa: Arab-African Investment Summit Honours First Lady
The Herald
Empowerment champion First Lady Dr Auxillia Mnangagwa has been honoured with a prestigious award in recognition of her dedication to vulnerable communities at the Arab-African… Read more »
Africa: Climate Disaster Debris Tell Story of Justification of Africa's Demand for Loss and Damage Reparation At COP29 [press release]
Greenpeace
At a solemn event at COP29, Greenpeace Africa presented physical evidence of the suffering and loss of our communities caused by climate devastation across the continent,… Read more »
Angola: G20 - Angolan Appointed G20 Social Ambassador
ANGOP
Angolan Maria do Rosário Lima was appointed ambassador of the G20 Social, at the proposal of South Africa, at an event held last week in Rio de Janeiro, where she spoke… Read more »
Nigeria: Zamfara Gov Flags Off Gusau Ultra-Modern Motor Park Project, Pledges More Jobs
Premium Times
Other essential components of this project include designated departure lines, a police outpost, a clinic, a fire brigade station, a mosque, an administrative block, a union… Read more »
Nigeria: CBN Warns Against Fraudulent Contracts, Intervention Claims
Premium Times
"We wish to clarify that this is false. These individuals are solely motivated by the desire to defraud unsuspecting Nigerians. Any such assertions are fraudulent and should be… Read more »
Nigeria: Gunmen Kill Four Vigilante Operatives in South-East Nigeria
Premium Times
The hoodlums invaded the communities between 8 a.m and 9 a.m. on Monday, residents told PREMIUM TIMES. Read more »
Africa: Ambassador-Designate of South Africa Lauds Ethiopia's Pivotal Role in Regional, Global Peace
ENA
Ambassador-Designate of the Republic of South Africa to Ethiopia, Nonceba Losi lauded Ethiopia's pivotal role in the maintenance of regional and global peace and security… Read more »
Somalia: Somaliland Denounces Mogadishu Official's Comments On Elections and Sovereignty
Addis Standard
The Government Somaliland has strongly rejected recent remarks made by Ahmed Fiqi, the Foreign Minister of Somalia, describing his statements as "unfounded and inflammatory." Read more »
Ethiopia: Defense Ministry Denies Claims of Helicopter Crash in Bahir Dar, Labels Reports As 'Misleading'
Addis Standard
The Ethiopian Ministry of Defense has dismissed recent social media claims alleging a helicopter crash in Bahir Dar, the capital of the Amhara region, describing the claims as… Read more »
Nigeria: Saxophonist Kingsax Arrested for Allegedly Raping 2 Sisters
Leadership
Popular saxophonist and De Naija spirit talent hunt show star, Sampson Udo, popularly called KingSax, has been arrested for allegedly raping two sisters who had invited him to… Read more »
Nigeria: COP29 - Rep Advocates Tax Breaks, Grants for Youths in Renewable Energy
Leadership
The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Renewable Energy, Hon. Victor Afam Ogene has advocated accessible and equitable policies, including tax holidays and vocational… Read more »
Rwanda: Why Countries Must Accelerate Climate Adaptation Efforts
New Times
As climate impacts intensify and hit the world's poorest, the Adaptation Gap Report 2024 has found that nations must dramatically increase climate adaptation efforts to curb… Read more »
Rwanda: Central Bank Governor Rwangombwa Explains Lending Rate Decisions to Parliamentarians
New Times
The Governor of the National Bank of Rwanda (BNR), John Rwangombwa, has said that when the bank raises its lending rate, it affects interbank rate, but not that at which banks… Read more »
Africa: Africa's Climate Renaissance - Building Resilience Through COP29
New Times
The 29th UN Climate Change Conference (COP29), currently underway in Baku, Azerbaijan, has once again brought the world's attention to the urgent need for decisive action on… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Promotes UPDF Doctor Henry Kyobe to Colonel
Nile Post
Col Henry Kyobe led Uganda's pandemic response strategy, ensuring effective coordination and implementation of measures to control the virus's spread Read more »
Uganda: Ugandans With Expired IDs Denied Crossing Borders
Nile Post
A case of expired citizens, Ugandans with expired national IDs are being denied free travel across borders of neighbouring states despite the government earlier giving lofty… Read more »
Uganda: Govt to Relocate Thousands to Clear Way for Nuclear Plant in Buyende
Nile Post
Concerns about compensation for affected residents were raised during a stakeholders' consultative meeting Read more »
Sudan: Finance Minister Renews Government's Concern With Addressing War Repercussions
SNA
Minister of Finance and Economic Planning Dr. Gebriel Ibrahim renewed the government's interest in addressing the repercussions of the war and its effects on the citizen and… Read more »
