November 12
Africa: 'Do More' - Guterres Urges Strong Climate Action At COP29
Capital FM
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has urged global leaders at the UN Climate Change Summit, COP29, to take stronger action to protect people from the impacts… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Confirm Ten Dead, One Injured in Jigawa Auto Crash
Premium Times
"A police patrol team attached to Taura division raced to the scene and evacuated the corpses to Hadejia General Hospital for medical examinations." Read more »
Algeria: Algeria Committed to Reviving Issue of Palestine's Admission As UN Full Member
Algerie Presse Service
President of the Republic, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, emphasized on Monday Algeria's commitment to favorably respond to the request made by the Arab-Islamic Summit to revive the issue… Read more »
Lesotho: Morai Calls Out Corrupt Traffic Officers
Lesotho Times
DEPUTY Commissioner of Police (DCP), Mahlape Morai, has instructed traffic officers to desist from harassing motorists by illegally impounding their vehicles and confiscating their… Read more »
Lesotho: Musicians to Finally Earn Royalties for Their Music
Lesotho Times
LOCAL musicians can finally celebrate a significant development: their music will now earn royalties from commercial use. Read more »
Lesotho: Health Ministry Urges Safe Medicine Use
Lesotho Times
THE Ministry of Health, through its Department of Pharmaceuticals, has urged the public to use medicines safely and to report any side effects that they may feel after taking… Read more »
Lesotho: Minister Defers ID Bill
Lesotho Times
THE National Identity Card (Amendment) Bill 2024, which aims to halt the expiration of identity cards, did not proceed to its second reading in the National Assembly earlier this… Read more »
Nigeria: The Nigerian Priest Emmanuel Azubuike Is Free
Agenzia Fides
The Nigerian priest Emmanuel Azubuike, kidnapped on November 5 (see Fides, 6/11/2024), is free. According to the Diocese of Okigwe, Father Azubuike was "released in the early hours… Read more »
Liberia: More Protests At NEC
New Dawn
The National Elections Commission (NEC) is still engulfed by protests as staffers demand hazard benefits from the 2023 Presidential and Legislative elections. Read more »
Liberia: Majority Bloc Condemns Vandalism At Capitol
New Dawn
Majority members of the House of Representatives have strongly condemned alleged vandalism in the Joint Chambers of the 55th Legislature, where they have been gathering for the… Read more »
Liberia: NPA & Marsa Maroc Sign Port Modernization Deal
New Dawn
The National Port Authority of Liberia (NPA) and Société d'Exploitation des Ports SA--Marsa Maroc have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Monrovia to… Read more »
Liberia: UL Launches Postgraduate Diploma and Certificate in Climate Action
New Dawn
The School of Environmental Studies and Climate Change at the University of Liberia (UL) has launched a Postgraduate Diploma and Certificate Program in Climate Action. Read more »
Liberia: Marketing Association Cries Foul
New Dawn
The Liberia Marketing Association (LMA) has rejected the Liberia Land Authority (LLA) 's claim that the marketers took part in the sale and distribution of a portion of their land. Read more »
Kenya: Deputy President Kithure Kindiki Chairs First Cabinet Meeting
Capital FM
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has chaired his first Cabinet Committee meeting on Governance, Social Sector, and Public Administration at the official residence in Karen. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Appoints Sammy Chepkwony As SRC Chair
Capital FM
The Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) is set for new leadership with the appointment of Sammy Chepkwony, a human resources expert with over 30 years of experience, as its… Read more »
West Africa: Ecowas Parliamentary Delegation Arrives in Liberia to Mediate House Leadership Crisis
Liberian Investigator
The Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament, Rt. Hon. Hadja Memounatou Ibrahima, arrived in Monrovia on Monday, November 11, 2024, leading a delegation on a mission to mediate the ongoing… Read more »
Nigeria: Ipman, Dangote Reach Agreement On Petrol-Lifting
Premium Times
IPMAN had earlier called on Dangote Refinery to engage stakeholders and review its pricing strategy Read more »
Nigeria: Court Remands Two Brothers for Alleged Armed Robbery, Murder
Premium Times
The judge ordered the remand of the defendants, after they pleaded not guilty to the charges preferred against them. Read more »
Kenya: Kisumu Public Service Board Chairman Charles Babu Is Dead
Capital FM
The Chairman of Kisumu County Public Service Board (PSB) Charles Babu Karan has passed away. Read more »
East Africa: UNHCR Leads the Revitalization of a Coordinated Solutions Process for the Somalia Situation in the East Horn of Africa and Great Lakes Region and Yemen
UNHCR
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency has just concluded a three-day event, hosting partners and Governments from the East and Horn of Africa, Great Lakes Region and Yemen, to review… Read more »
Uganda: Janet Museveni to Grace First-Ever National Robotics Education Championship
Nile Post
The First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports is set to grace the first-ever Ugandan National STEM Education and Vex Robotics Championship. Read more »
Uganda: Filmmakers Contribute Shs57m to Parliament for National Culture Policy Reform
Nile Post
Filmmakers have contributed Shs 57,600,000 to Parliament to support the Parliamentary Forum in revising the National Culture Policy. Read more »
Liberia: Majority Bloc Displaced
Liberian Observer
-- Apparent renovations have begun in the Joint Chamber, where the majority bloc has been holding meetings. Read more »
Africa: Boeing 737 Max Resumes - Relief for African Carriers
Business Day Africa
Airlines across the globe may find some reprieve as Boeing resumes production of the 737 MAX, an aircraft model renowned for its efficiency. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Rolls Out Reforms At JKIA to Enhance Passenger Traffic
Capital FM
The government has rolled out reforms at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to enhance passenger traffic. Read more »
