November 18
Nigeria: Nigeria Celebrates Miss Universe Success Amid Citizenship Controversy
VOA
Nigerians are celebrating the success of Chidimma Adetshina at the Miss Universe contest in Mexico Saturday. Adetshina fell just short of the title, being named first runner up,… Read more »
South Africa: One of Interpol's Most Wanted Fugitives Captured at Johannesburg Airport [press release]
Govt of SA
Minister Leon Schreiber commends the Border Management Authority (BMA) on the interception of one of Interpol’s most wanted fugitives The Minister of Home Affairs, Dr. Leon… Read more »
South Africa: Court Intervenes in Gauteng Government's Funding Blunders
GroundUp
Dozens of organisations have not been paid by the provincial social development department Read more »
South Africa: Eastern Cape Mayor and Speaker Under Investigation for Fraud
GroundUp
They are accused of misusing the Sakhisizwe Local Municipality's fuel card Read more »
Rwanda: WHO Commends Rwanda's Efforts to Eliminate Cervical Cancer
New Times
Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organisation (WHO), on Sunday, November 17, commended Rwanda for its commitment to eliminating cervical cancer… Read more »
Nigeria: Stakeholders Propose Age Limit for Almajiri Enrollment, Ban On Street Begging
Daily Trust
Stakeholders have recommended 12 years as the minimum age for enrolling children into Tsangaya education systems outside their home states. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Lawmakers Urged to Champion Gender-Responsive Disaster Management
263Chat
Climate-induced extreme weather events are wreaking unprecedented destruction, highlighting the urgent need for gender-responsive disaster management policies, said Master Makope,… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Residents Move to Avert Pollution of Monavale Vlei
263Chat
Pollution of Monavale Vlei remains a threat to the integrity of the wetland which is an internationally recognised site under the Ramsar International Convention on the protection… Read more »
Kenya: Chaos As Kirinyaga MCAs Disagree Over Removal of Majority Leader Kibinga
Capital FM
Chaos were on Monday erupted at the Kirinyaga County Assembly after Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) disagreed over the removal of the Majority Leader Daniel Kibinga. Read more »
Kenya: Anglican Church Joins Catholic Bishops in Calling for Govt Accountability
Capital FM
The Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK) has thrown its weight behind the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB), joining them in demanding accountability from the government amid… Read more »
South Africa: President Calls for Peaceful Resolution of Stilfontein Standoff
SAnews.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa has reaffirmed government's commitment to resolving the tense situation at Stilfontein in the North West, through peaceful and safe measures. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Filabusi Born Zim CEO Named On Time Magazine Top 100 List
263Chat
AFRICAN Risk Capacity Limited (ARC Ltd) chief executive officer Lesley Ndlovu has made Time Magazine's 2024 list of the 100 Most Influential Climate Leaders in Business. Read more »
South Africa: Top Climate Activist Warns of Catastrophic Outcomes If World Doesn't Transition to Clean Energy
SAnews.gov.za
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - South African human rights and climate justice activist, Kumi Naidoo, has warned about the dangers of catastrophic climate change, calling on the Group of… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Crowhill Road Closure Complaints Lake Merit - the Road Doesn't Exist
263Chat
The ongoing dispute between Crowhill residents in Clever Hills and Mt Breezes Estate has revealed that the contested road in question is illegal, as it does not appear in any… Read more »
Kenya: Governors Warn of Total Shutdown Should Parliament Fail to Agree On Funds
Capital FM
The Council of Governors (COG) has warned that the delay in disbursement of funds to devolved units could disrupt service delivery and cripple operations in counties across the… Read more »
Ghana: Elections 2024 - Ahafo, Volta Regions... Over Serialisation Errors, Affected Ballots Shredded, Burnt
Ghanaian Times
The Electoral Commission (EC) yesterday announced that it has destroyed excess and defective electoral materials through shredding for the Ahafo and Volta regions ahead of the 2024… Read more »
Ghana: Ghana Stock Exchange Records Bullish Performance in October - Report
Ghanaian Times
The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) recorded a bullish performance in October demonstrating enhanced growth in the equities market. Read more »
Ghana: Supporting NCDS Centre of Excellence - the Right Move [editorial]
Ghanaian Times
During the inaugural graduation ceremony for 19 participants of Course 1 at the National College for Defence Studies (NCDS) in Accra on Saturday, President Nana Addo Dankwa… Read more »
Ghana: Ghana Tree Crop Diversification Project Launched
Ghanaian Times
The Ghana Tree Crop Diversification Project (TCDP) aimed at transforming the country's agricultural industry and promote long-term economic growth has been launched in Accra by the… Read more »
Ghana: Govt to Support National College of Defence Studies - President
Ghanaian Times
The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has reaffirmed the government's commitment to provide the National College of Defence Studies (NCDS) with the needed support to enhance… Read more »
Ghana: I Never Begged for Forgiveness to Appease Soul of J.B Danquah Adu - Asiedu
Ghanaian Times
Alleged killer of J.B Danquah Adu, Member of Parliament (MP) for Abuakwa North, Daniel Asiedu aka Sexy don don, has debunked the assertion of the Police that he begged for… Read more »
Namibia: Shifeta Irked By Inadequate Climate Financing
New Era
Environment minister Pohamba Shifeta expressed disappointment in developed nations for their unwillingness to provide adequate funding towards climate change. Read more »
Namibia: Namibian Army Makes Debut At Skills Competition
New Era
The Namibian Army's military team coach Mekondjo Phillipus said the team learnt a lot from the military skills competition, recently held at Potchefstroom in South Africa (SA). Read more »
Namibia: PDM Only Party to Transform Namibia - Venaani
New Era
Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) president McHenry Venaani says the party is the only vehicle through which Namibia can be transformed. Read more »
Liberia: Liberia Baptist Missionary and Educational Convention Denies Unilateral Land Lease Allegations
FrontPageAfrica
The Liberia Baptist Missionary and Educational Convention, Inc. (LBMEC) has firmly refuted allegations of unilaterally leasing Convention land, countering claims made by a group… Read more »
