November 12
Sudan: Reinforcing UN Sanctions on RSF Commanders for Perpetuating Sudan's Civil War [press release]
State Department
Following the United Nations Security Council's designation of two Rapid Support Forces (RSF) commanders on November 8, the Treasury Department is today sanctioning Abdel Rahman… Read more »
Nigeria: WFP Calls for Urgent Life-Saving Support in Nigeria As 33 Million People Face Food Insecurity in 2025
WFP
This is a summary of what was said by Chi Lael, WFP Spokesperson for Nigeria (speaking from Abuja via Zoom) - to whom quoted text may be attributed - at today's press briefing at… Read more »
Sudan: Political Actors Condemn Further Airstrikes On Darfur
Dabanga
Airstrikes killed dozens and injured others in Nyala and neighbouring Beleil in South Darfur and Mellit, El Koma, and Kabkabiya in North Darfur on Saturday and Sunday, according to… Read more »
Sudan: Hashim Siddig, Sudan's 'Multi-Talented Poet', Dies At the Age of 77
Dabanga
Many Sudanese are mourning the death of the famous poet and dramatist Hashim Siddig, who died in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Saturday morning. He was 77 years old. Siddig is… Read more »
Sudan: Australian Court Jails Man for Leaving Wife 'Discarded' in Sudan
Dabanga
A 52-year-old man was jailed in Australia today, after he deceived his Sudanese wife into leaving Australia, and subsequently left her stranded in Sudan. A Sudanese family law… Read more »
Uganda: COP29 - Nankabirwa Calls for Clean Cooking Solutions to Support Refugee Communities, Protect Forests
Nile Post
Energy Minister, Ruth Nankabirwa, has called for sustainable clean cooking solutions to support Uganda's extensive refugee population and safeguard the country's forests. Read more »
Lesotho: Recruitment Rot Exposed At Home Affairs
Lesotho Times
Damning revelations have emerged over the "corrupt" recruitment process for 3400 temporary staff at the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftainship, Home Affairs, and Police. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Dismiss Rumour of Bomb Explosion in Jos
Premium Times
The police on Tuesday morning received a report that a bomb was allegedly planted around Murtala Way, Jos. Read more »
Kenya: House Education Committee Turns to Govt As Lecturers Strike Persists
Capital FM
Talks between the National Assembly Education Committee,university lecturers, and public universities failed to kick off on Tuesday amid a stalement over a strike declared… Read more »
Mozambique: Post-Election Protests Continue and the Number of Dead Rises
Agenzia Fides
The number of victims of clashes between demonstrators and police in Mozambique has risen to 30 since protests broke out three weeks ago over alleged fraud in the October 9… Read more »
Somalia: Al-Shabab Militants Kill Two Southwest State Soldiers in Lower Shabelle Ambush.
Radio Dalsan
Two soldiers from Somalia's Southwest State were ambushed and killed by al-Shabab militants on Tuesday while travelling by motorcycle between Wanlaweyn and Afgoye districts in the… Read more »
Nigeria: U.S. Govt Offers $25,000 Bounty for Wanted Nigerian Man Over Child's Murder
Premium Times
The issue began in April 2017 in Providence, Rhodes Island, where he lived, when police officers found his son in a dying condition, bleeding from the mouth and nose. Read more »
Nigeria: Another Nigerian Football Star Is Dead
Premium Times
The prolific forward died at the age of 38 following complications from high blood pressure. Read more »
Ghana: Next NDC Govt to Revist Cocoa Roads Project - Mahama
Ghanaian Times
The presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress, John Dramani Mahama, says the next NDC government will revisit the cocoa roads project when he wins the December 7,… Read more »
Kenya: Homa Bay Speaker Gaya Resigns Hours Before Impeachment Debate
Capital FM
Homa Bay County Assembly Speaker Julius Gaya has resigned from his post Read more »
Nigeria: We've Stopped Importing Refined Petroleum - NNPC GCEO Kyari
Vanguard
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has ceased importing refined petroleum products, according to Mele Kyari, the group chief executive officer (GCEO) of NNPC. Read more »
Malawi: Enough Is Enough! Five Opposition Parties Plans Demonstrations, Demanding Action From MEC
Nyasa Times
A coalition of five opposition political parties is gearing up for a demonstration and vigil tomorrow at the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) headquarters in Lilongwe, demanding… Read more »
Uganda: Saudi Amnesty Sees 146 Ugandan Migrant Workers Repatriated
Independent (Kampala)
A total of 146 Ugandan migrant workers, who had been detained in various centers and prisons across Saudi Arabia, have been successfully repatriated following negotiations between… Read more »
Nigeria: Collapsed Mining Site Kills 13 in Plateau
Premium Times
Most of the deceased were youths between 18 and 30 years old. Read more »
South Africa: Debate Rages Over Spaza Shop Regulation - South African News Briefs - November 12, 2024
allAfrica
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Africa: New Surveys of Children Highlight Education Challenges Across Eastern and Southern Africa
Unicef
Ahead of World Children's Day 2024, data from multiple countries reveal children's awareness of their rights, but significant barriers to education persist Read more »
South Africa: Srd R370 Grant Beneficiaries Approved in October Still Waiting for Payment
GroundUp
SASSA says delays are due to additional fraud checks Read more »
South Africa: Chaos As Joburg Water Tries to Remove Illegal Connections
GroundUp
Residents of Phumla Mqashi informal settlement chase away technicians Read more »
South Africa: Patients Lie On the Floor At Uitenhage Hospital
GroundUp
Health department acknowledges there is pressure on available beds Read more »
Africa: Wildlife Conservation Finance - Investing in People and Planet for World Wildlife Day 2025
UNDP
In 2025, World Wildlife Day will be celebrated under the critical theme of "Wildlife Conservation Finance: Investing in People and Planet." The year 2025 will also coincide with… Read more »
