November 20
South Africa: Crucial Court Battle Over Future of 'New' Trade Unions
GroundUp
The Labour Appeal Court will hear an appeal by the Registrar of Labour Relations. The court will decide whether the Simunye Workers Forum can be registered as a trade union. Read more »
East Africa: Foreign Minister Receives Swiss Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa
SNA
Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. Ali Yousuf Ahmed Al-Sharif received, in his office in Portsudan on Wednesday, the Swiss Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa, Ambassador Sylvain… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Wacharie - in the Footsteps of Tuku [interview]
Afropop
These days the music scene in Zimbabwe is dominated by Zim Dancehall stars and deejays. But that doesn't mean traditional group and roots pop bands have disappeared. We recently… Read more »
Sudan: WFP Sudan Extends Cash Transfer Registration in El Gezira Until Saturday
Dabanga
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has extended its self-registration for cash transfers in El Gezira through the Bankak application until November 23, aiming to support… Read more »
Sudan: Sudan Researcher - 'War Death Toll Far Exceeds Official Metrics'
Dabanga
Dr Maysoon Dahab, co-director of the Sudan Research Group at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine and lead researcher of the ground-breaking study revealing that… Read more »
Africa: Turning Waste Into Treasure - Gadiaba Kodio's Mission to Recycle Africa's Waste
Africa Renewal
Malian artist reimagines Africa's waste, blending art and activism to spark an eco-conscious revolution. Read more »
Africa: Decolonise How? | the Crisis Is Always Past [opinion]
The New Humanitarian
An appreciation of history is necessary to understanding today's and future humanitarian crises. Read more »
Africa: Baku Talks Heat Up - New Climate Finance Deal, Urban Challenges in COP29 Spotlight
UN News
As intense round-the-clock COP29 climate talks enter their final stretch in Baku, delegates on Wednesday are eagerly awaiting updates on the progress of negotiations regarding a… Read more »
Africa: Jada Raises $1m to Build Africa's AI Workforce for Global Demand
Daba Finance
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Egypt: Egypt's Amenli Secures $2.3m Funding to Expand Insurance Access
Daba Finance
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Africa: Ihub Moves to New Nairobi Headquarters As It Expands Across Africa
Daba Finance
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Nigeria: Album Review - in 'Lazarus (The Apparition),' Oladips Finally Rises Above 'Death' [music review]
Premium Times
Oladips transforms his 'death' experience into art, proving his resilience and creative prowess. Read more »
Nigeria: How We Deployed Drones to Eliminate Kidnappings, Bank Robberies - Police Chief
Premium Times
The police chief spoke against corruption in police and roadblocks on highways. Read more »
Kenya: Foreign Policy Review - Ruto Roots for Whole-of-Society Approach to Diplomacy
Capital FM
President William Ruto has commended the Foreign Policy draft review by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stating that economic transformation is dependent on forward-looking… Read more »
Nigeria: Institute Conducts First Human Genome Sequencing in Nigeria
Premium Times
Genomic sequencing is a laboratory method that is used to determine the entire genetic makeup of a specific organism or cell type. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Commits Sh100mn to 16-Day Women-Led Camapign Against Femicide
Capital FM
President William Ruto has announced a Sh100 million allocation to support a 16-day campaign against femicide spearheaded by women leaders. Read more »
Southern Africa: Bottom-Up Approach Imperative for Ai Development in Africa [press release]
MISA
Speaking on the impact of AI on the media and the quest to position the media as a trusted source of verified news and information, Dr Moyo said the African Union's Agenda 2063… Read more »
Africa: The African Union Commission At a Crossroads [analysis]
ISS
With elections for new commissioners in February 2025, member states must decide what kind of commission they want. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Universities Boost Biotech Research After GMO Ban Lift
Business Day Africa
Kenyan universities expect a boost in biotechnology research and education following the recent lifting of a decade-long ban on genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Read more »
South Africa: No Room for Construction Mafia
SAnews.gov.za
Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has called on the police to take stronger action to arrest those found guilty of disrupting infrastructure projects. Read more »
South Africa: Government, Stakeholders Sign Declaration to Work Together Against 'Construction Mafia'
SAnews.gov.za
The signing of the Durban Declaration between the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure and stakeholders involved in the fight against "construction mafias", has been… Read more »
South Africa: Government Consults Plastic Industry On Combatting Pollution
SAnews.gov.za
While South Africa supports the development of an internationally legally binding instrument to combat plastic pollution, government has assured the plastic industry that the… Read more »
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Reflects On 'Successful' G20 Leaders' Summit
SAnews.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa says that the two-day G20 Leaders' Summit held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, has been a success. Read more »
South Africa: Government Considers Intervention in Eskom Electricity Tariff Hike Application
SAnews.gov.za
Government is preparing to present an intervention regarding Eskom's proposed tariff hike. Read more »
Africa: Baku Briefing - Uncertainty Looms Over Africa's Priorities At COP29
Premium Times
Some participants have expressed frustration over the ongoing deadlock on critical issues at COP29, amidst perceived lack of commitments from wealthy nations and the Donald Trump… Read more »
