November 11
South Africa: Cosatu Is Deeply Concerned By Government's Withdrawal of the SABC Soc Ltd Bill From Parliament [press release]
COSATU
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) is deeply concerned by the Minister for Communications and Digital Technologies, Mr. S. Malatsi's sudden withdrawal of the South… Read more »
Nigeria: Three Dead As Dangote Truck Suffers Brake Failure in Lagos
Premium Times
Two students and a tricycle driver lost their lives in the accident. Read more »
South Africa: Gauteng Municipalities Owe Rand Water R7.3bn, Excluding Three Metros
Daily Maverick
Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina held an urgent meeting on Sunday with Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi and Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero to address severe water… Read more »
South Africa: Joburg's Water Restrictions Set to Tighten Further As Crisis Deepens
Daily Maverick
Office of the Chief Justice reveals Constitutional Court has been unable to sit because of unreliable water supply. This article is free to read.Sign up for free or sign in to… Read more »
South Africa: Thandiswa Returns With Sankofa [interview]
Afropop
Thandiswa Mazwai has lived the modern history of African music. In the early '90s, when she was still a teenager, she pioneered the emerging kwaito sound in South Africa, first… Read more »
Africa: The Oil & Gas Decarbonization Charter Publishes Its First Report to Baseline, Prioritize and Track Progress on Emissions Reduction [press release]
Oil & Gas Decarbonization Charter
The Oil & Gas Decarbonization Charter (OGDC) today published its Baseline Report, setting a foundation to help prioritize and track progress on emissions… Read more »
Nigeria: Mpox - Experts Identify Bushmeat Trade As Key Factor
Premium Times
Africa's annual wild meat harvest ranges from 1-5 million metric tonnes, compared to its 14 million metric tonnes of livestock production. Read more »
Nigeria: SERAP Vows to Sue Wike Over Unlawful Demolition of Shanties, Attacks On Beggars
Vanguard
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), has vowed to sue the minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, over alleged demolition of… Read more »
Africa: Putting Gender Equality At the Heart of the Climate Debate
UNDP
Addressing the climate crisis and building a more gender equal world Read more »
Nigeria: Late Justice Ayoola Was 'A Quintessential Judicial Icon' - CJN
Premium Times
"He believed strongly that a judge must decide cases without fear or favour, affection or ill will." Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Police to Establish Six New Detective Colleges - Official
Premium Times
He said the plan was in recognition of the growing need for specialised training, adding that the colleges would serve as centres of excellence. Read more »
South Africa: Again, Tyla Beats Asake, Tems, Ayra Starr, Burnaboy, Wins 'Best Afrobeats' at MTV EMA
Premium Times
In September, Tyla made headlines at the MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) for winning the "Best Afrobeats," but she stirred debate by clarifying that she identified with the Amapiano… Read more »
Somalia: Somaliland Vice President Breaks Ranks, Backs Opposition Waddani Party Ahead of Election
Radio Dalsan
Somaliland's Vice President, Abdirahman Abdillahi Ismail Saylici, made headlines on Sunday by publicly endorsing the opposition Waddani Party just days before the November 13… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Reappoints Gen Odawaa As Army Chief Amid Push Against Al-Shabaab
Radio Dalsan
The Somali Council of Ministers has reappointed General Odowa Yusuf Raage as Commander of the Somali Armed Forces, replacing General Ibrahim Muhyiddin, during an emergency meeting… Read more »
South Africa: COP29 Expected Finalise Financing Model for Developing Economies
SAnews.gov.za
With the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29) taking place this week, South Africa expects the COP29 Presidency to enhance efforts to finalise the New… Read more »
South Africa: Food Borne Poisoning Claims 23 Lives
SAnews.gov.za
Twenty-three people in Gauteng have died as a result of food borne-related poisoning after consuming food from spaza shops. Read more »
Uganda: More Than 50 Stranded Ugandan Migrant Workers Repatriated From Saudi Arabia
Nile Post
The process has been closely overseen by Uganda's State Minister for Labour, Employment, and Industrial Relations, Hon. Read more »
Uganda: EALA Speaker Ntakirutimana Faces Censure Motion Over Incompetence
Nile Post
The East African Legislative Assembly (EALA), sitting in Kampala, has resolved to impeach its speaker Joseph Ntakirutimana for alleged incompetence and violations of the oath of… Read more »
Uganda: Police Investigate String of Vehicle Fires On Entebbe Expressway
Nile Post
The police have launched investigations to determine the cause of the fire, while also urging motorists to ensure their vehicles are properly maintained to prevent such incidents. Read more »
Uganda: UNHCR Urges Public to Reject Hate Speech Against Refugees
Nile Post
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has issued a strong call for the public to reject misinformation and hate speech targeting refugees, highlighting the… Read more »
Uganda: Bobi Rallies Kisoro to Turn the Tables On NRM
Nile Post
During his campaign rally for the NUP candidate Salim Sultana in the upcoming Kisoro Woman MP by-election, Kyangulanyi emphasized the importance of critical thinking and cautioned… Read more »
Uganda: Diplomatic Woes - Shadow Minister Calls for Urgent Foreign Policy Overhaul
Nile Post
In the past year, several Ugandan ambassadors have been recalled or declared persona non grata by host countries, with the latest being the Ugandan Ambassador to Nigeria. Read more »
Uganda: 16 Inmates From Mbarara Main Prison Among S.6 Candidates Sitting for UACE Exams
Nile Post
A total of 16 inmates from Mbarara Main Prison were among the 142,009 candidates across Uganda that begun their Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) exams today. Read more »
Uganda: 15 Activists Arrested in Kampala Over Anti-Oil Pipeline Protest
Nile Post
Police in Kampala have arrested 15 activists who were protesting outside Parliament on Monday against Uganda's ongoing oil developments. Read more »
Uganda: Govt Repatriates 146 Migrant Workers From Saudi Arabia After Pardon
Nile Post
The Government has repatriated 146 Ugandans stranded in Saudi Arabia's deportation centers and prisons, including 54 who arrived home over the weekend. Read more »
