November 15
Nigeria: Cabinet Approves $2.2bn External Borrowing Plan - Minister
Premium Times
The minister said the plan is made up of access to the international capital market for some combination of the Euro bond offer and the Sukuk bond offer, and perhaps a Euro bond of… Read more »
Nigeria: Indicted for Fraud, Nigerian University Lecturer Now Being Considered for Institution's Top Job
Premium Times
Mr Moyi has now been nominated alongside another university staffer for the position of Deputy Vice Chancellor Academics at the university. Read more »
Kenya: Koome Roots for ADR to Foster Timely Resolution of Conflicts
Capital FM
Chief Justice Martha Koome has called on Kenyans to utilize Alternative Dispute Resolution for quick resolution of cases. Read more »
Rwanda: Are Countries On Track With Their National Climate Goals?
New Times
Existing national climate goals, commonly known as Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), are 'not nearly ambitious enough' to limit global warming to below 1.5 degrees… Read more »
Rwanda: Inside Rwanda's Plan to Fix $6bn Climate Finance Gap
New Times
Rwanda is exploring innovative approaches to mobilise $6.2 billion climate finance, from 2024 to 2030, as part of implementing the newly adopted Climate and Nature Finance Strategy… Read more »
South Africa: Health Department to Take Medical Approach to Heroin Crisis
GroundUp
In response to high rates of heroin use, the government will pilot an opioid agonist therapy program Read more »
Uganda: Akifeza Wins Kisoro Woman MP By-Election
Nile Post
Grace Akifeza has the last laugh against Rose Kabagyeni in the Kisoro Woman MP race Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zanu-PF Dismisses Electoral Interference Reports
The Herald
The ruling Zanu PF party has dismissed as malicious, media reports claiming that it had a hand in electoral outcomes in South Africa, Mozambique and Botswana. Read more »
Liberia: Over 150 Less-Fortunate Children Benefit From BABMOC's Fees-Free Education
New Republic
The Isaac's Dream of Bear Another's Burdens Ministry of Christ (BABMOC) is empowering several less-fortunate school-going children as over 150 students are benefiting from the… Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Launch Labour Recruitment Drive for Jobs Abroad
Capital FM
NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 15 - The government is set to roll out a major labour recruitment drive starting November 18 through to December 6, aimed at connecting Kenyans with job… Read more »
Liberia: Tension At PYJ Polytechnic University in Ganta
Liberian Observer
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Liberia: The Economic Crisis in Liberia - a Call for Renewal and Transformation [opinion]
Liberian Investigator
In the shadows of a burgeoning democracy, the Liberian people's pocketbooks (wallets and purses) are bleeding. Read more »
Liberia: EPA Official Stresses Climate and Security Link in National Climate Plans
Liberian Investigator
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of Liberia is advocating for the inclusion of climate change and security considerations in the country's Nationally Determined… Read more »
Kenya/Zimbabwe: Rains Disrupt Warriors, Kenya Preparations Ahead of Friday Clash
New Zimbabwe
Bad weather conditions have been a setback in Polokwane for Zimbabwe and Kenya ahead of Friday evening's AFCON Qualifiers clash at Peter Mokaba Stadium. Read more »
South Africa: Johannesburg Employment Opportunity - Research Manager [analysis]
Democracy Works
DWF is an independent foundation committed to building and promoting inclusive, equitable and sustainable consensus orientated democracies in Africa. We do so by supporting the… Read more »
South Africa: Mental Health / Bonitas - 70 Percent of South Africans Are Not Coping Mentally
Daily Maverick
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 'Globally, one person attempts suicide every 26 seconds and one person dies from suicide every 40 seconds.' Each suicide is a… Read more »
Africa: Rachid Mekhloufi Was More Than a Football Star, He Was a Symbol of Algerian Resistance [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The death of football star Rachid Mekhloufi at the age of 88 has marked the end of an era. For more than half a century, he was an integral part of Algeria's football landscape,… Read more »
Kenya: Consumers Raise Alarm Over Unlabeled Poultry in Supermarkets
Capital FM
Concerns have been raised by Kenyan consumers over unlabeled poultry products sold in select supermarkets, allegedly originating from Uganda. Read more »
Nigeria: Osimhen's Equaliser Maintains Eagles Unbeaten Run As Nigeria Qualify for Afcon 2025
This Day
Victor Osimhen last night rescued the Super Eagles from another defeat by Benin Republic as Nigeria came from behind to draw 1-1 with the next-door neighbors in Abidjan and… Read more »
November 14
South Africa: 'Smoke Them Out' Remark at Illegal Miners Sparks Outrage - South African News Briefs - November 14, 2024
allAfrica
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Mozambique: The Roots of Unprecedented Protest in Mozambique
Mozambique News Reports And Clippings
General strike continues after 3 weeks and 50 killed by police Read more »
Africa: 3 Innovative Ways to Help Countries Hit By Climate Disasters, Beyond a Loss and Damage Fund [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
These days, it's hard to escape news stories discussing how climate change is contributing to extreme weather disasters, including the recent U.S. hurricanes. Aid agencies are… Read more »
South Africa: Police Urge Illegal Miners Still Underground to Resurface
SAnews.gov.za
The South African Police Service's (SAPS) Operation Vala Umgodi task team in the North West province has reiterated the call to those illegal miners who are still underground in… Read more »
Nigeria: Petrol Prices Projected to Decrease in Nigeria Amid New Agreements
VOA
For decades, Nigeria has relied on imports to meet fuel demand, spending about $15 billion annually. Now, new alliances aim to cut these expenses by investing in homegrown energy,… Read more »
Africa: Global Diabetes Epidemic Reaches Critical Levels With 800 Million Cases
UN News
Global diabetes cases have quadrupled since 1990, affecting over 800 million adults worldwide, according to a World Health Organization (WHO) study released to coincide with World… Read more »
