November 12
Namibia: Miller Wins Wines2whales
Namibian
Alex Miller led the way as Namibian cyclists continued to excel at international events in South Africa over the weekend. Read more »
Liberia: Three Dead in Fatal Road Accident Along the Ganta-Gbarnga Highway
Liberian Investigator
At least three people are reported dead following a fatal road accident. Read more »
Kenya: DCI Denies Trying to Stop Gachagua From Attending Church
Capital FM
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations has dismissed claims that it tried to stop Former Deputy President, Rigathi Gachagua from attending a church service on Sunday. Read more »
Liberia: Former Commerce Minister Modad Defends Reputation in Senate Hearing Over $96,000 Vehicle Purchase
Liberian Investigator
Former Commerce Minister Amin Modad defended his reputation at a Senate hearing on Monday, denouncing what he described as an unwarranted attack related to a $96,000 vehicle… Read more »
Liberia: Cummings - House Impasse Threatens Liberia's Constitution and Democracy
Liberian Investigator
Former presidential candidate and political leader of the Alternative National Congress (ANC), Alexander B. Cummings, has expressed deep concern over the political standoff between… Read more »
Liberia: LMHRA Drafts Eight New Regulations and Reviews 2010 Act
Liberian Investigator
The Liberia Medicines and Health Products Regulatory Authority (LMHRA) has successfully drafted eight new regulations and is currently reviewing the Authority's Act of 2010 for… Read more »
Liberia: Modernization Committee Clarifies Removal of Chairs As Part of Ongoing Renovation
Liberian Investigator
The Majority bloc, consisting of 43 lawmakers, has been pressing for Koffa's removal on grounds of alleged corruption, conflicts of interest, and other complaints. In contrast, an… Read more »
Uganda: Sironko District Bans Volunteers Serving At Public Health Facilities
Independent (Kampala)
Sironko district has banned volunteer health workers at all public health facilities. This decision was announced by Nelson Kirenda, the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) of… Read more »
Nigeria: After Jail Threat, SSS DG Finally Allows Lawyers Access to Nnamdi Kanu - Ejimakor
Premium Times
Recently, the Federal High Court in Abuja summoned the SSS director-general to "show cause" and defend himself over his alleged refusal to allow lawyers access to the IPOB leader… Read more »
Nigeria: EFCC to Begin Tracking Disbursements to MDAs Through New Approach - Olukoyede
Premium Times
"This access will enable the EFCC in tracking all disbursements and ensure proper utilisation," Mr Olukoyede said. Read more »
Kenya: Sakaja Announces 140mn Litres of Water Boost to Ease Nairobi's Supply Crisis
Capital FM
Residents of Nairobi will soon benefit from an additional 140 million litres of water daily from the Northern Water Collection Tunnel, a major project aimed at addressing the… Read more »
Kenya: Section of Bomet Legislators Want Barchock Charged With Graft
Capital FM
A section lawmakers from Bomet now want Governor Hillary Barchok charged over alleged corruption and misappropriation of funds in the county. Read more »
West Africa: Ecowas Mediation Team Arrives to Address Capitol Hill Impasse
Liberian Observer
A five-member Parliamentary Mediation Mission of the ECOWAS Parliament led by Hadja Memounatou IBRAHIMA, Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament, is in Liberia on a week-long working… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Kuvacash CEO Saruchera Up for U.S.$286k Theft
New Zimbabwe
Business executive and co-founder of a global cash remittance start-up Kuvacash Private Limited, James Saruchera Tuesday appeared in court accused of defrauding a client of US$286… Read more »
Ethiopia: President Taye Opens Ethiopian Pavilion At COP29 in Baku
ENA
President Taye Atske Selassie has officially opened the Ethiopian Pavilion at the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan. Read more »
Kenya: Poultry Farmers in Mombasa Protest New Levy, Call for Unified Tax Policy
Capital FM
Poultry farmers in Mombasa and nearby regions are urging the Council of Governors (CoG) to address double taxation on poultry products, citing how inconsistent county tax policies… Read more »
Uganda: Prosecution Accused of Withholding Evidence in Katanga Trial
Independent (Kampala)
In the ongoing Katanga trial, tensions are high as defense and prosecution attorneys clash over the admissibility of digital evidence, particularly CCTV footage and mobile phone… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zanu-PF, Mnangagwa Interfered in Mozambique's Elections - Regional Rights Lawyers Say
New Zimbabwe
The High Commissioner of the Southern Africa Human Rights Lawyers has said there is evidence that ZANU PF and President Emmerson Mnangagwa interfered in Mozambique's recent… Read more »
Zimbabwe: CCC Leader Timba, Colleagues' Judgement Postponed After Magistrate Did Not Show Up
New Zimbabwe
Citizens Coalition for Change interim leader Jameson Timba and 68 opposition supporters will now know their fate on Friday after the judgement was postponed. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Marry Mubaiwa Seeks Stay of Prosecution Due to Deteriorating Health
New Zimbabwe
Vice President Constantino Chiwenga's ex-wife, Marry Mubaiwa is seeking staying of her prosecution due to poor health. Read more »
Africa: Air Pollution and Pneumonia Scorecard
Stop Pneumonia
Air pollution is the leading risk factor for 2.2 million annual deaths from pneumonia, responsible for an estimated 30% (651,200) of all pneumonia deaths in 2021 according to the… Read more »
Africa: Prosper Africa Tech for Trade Alliance Launches Request for Applications to Scale African Tech Solutions for Trade and Commerce
Prosper Africa
The Prosper Africa Tech for Trade Alliance is excited to announce a Request for Applications (RFA) from African companies with innovative, technology-driven solutions that can… Read more »
Africa: What is Pneumonia? [blog]
allAfrica
Pneumonia is a serious lung infection characterized by inflammation of the air sacs (alveoli) in one or both lungs, which can fill with fluid or pus. This condition can make… Read more »
Nigeria: Israel Must End Gaza Aggression, Seeks Two-State Solution At Riyadh Summit - Tinubu
This Day
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called for an end to Israeli aggression in Gaza, warning that the conflict in Palestine has persisted for too long, inflicting immeasurable… Read more »
Nigeria: Banana Island - Sanwo-Olu Inaugurates Projects, Pledges More Infrastructure Devt
This Day
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has pledged to see to more infrastructural developments within the Banana Island estate and address the drainage issue that has been… Read more »
