November 21
Somalia: Somalia Appoints New Director General for National Statistics Agency
Shabelle
The Somali government has named Dr. Abdisalan Abdirahman Mohamed as the new Director General of the Somalia National Bureau of Statistics (SNBS), the agency announced Thursday. Read more »
Somalia: Jubaland Parliament Re-Elects Abdi Mohamed Abdirahman As New Speaker Amidst Political Tensions
Shabelle
In a pivotal moment for the Jubaland region of Somalia, the local parliament has elected Abdi Mohamed Abdirahman as its new Speaker, securing 65 votes in a decisive win over his… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Military Replies Tompolo, Accuses Him of Blackmail
Premium Times
He said that the military always seeks the cooperation of all stakeholders in the ongoing fight against crude oil theft in the Niger Delta. Read more »
Nigeria: #EndBadGovernance Protest - Kano Govt Reunites 76 Minors With Parents
Vanguard
Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State on Thursday reunited 76 minors, previously arrested in connection with the alleged #EndBadGovernance protests, with their parents. Read more »
Liberia: Speaker Koffa, Allies Petition Supreme Court Over Alleged Constitutional Violations By House Majority Bloc
FrontPageAfrica
Speaker J. Fonati Koffa and his allies have petitioned the Supreme Court of Liberia to address what they describe as unconstitutional actions by a faction of the House of… Read more »
Equatorial Guinea: State Minister Mesganu Holds Discussions With Secretary of State of Equatorial Guinea
ENA
State Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Mesganu Arga, held discussions with Mari-Cruz Evuna Andeme, the Secretary of State for International Organizations of the Republic of… Read more »
Mali: Pro-Mali Junta Call for the Resignation of Prime Minister Maïga
Foroyaa
Increasingly frequent demonstrations are shaking Mali, with supporters of the transitional authorities from several regions, including Kayes, Timbuktu, Gao, and Kidal, demanding… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Egypt, DR Congo Agree On Adherence to Int'l Law Principles On the Nile River Issue
Egypt Online
Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and his Congolese counterpart Térèse K. Wagner agreed on Thursday 21/11/2024 to adhere to relevant international law… Read more »
Egypt: Egypt Has Always Been Important Pillar of Stability Within Region
Egypt Online
President Abdel Fattah al Sisi said on Thursday 21/11/2024 that Egypt has always been an important element of stability over the past years within the region, and will continue to… Read more »
Egypt: Egypt, IMF to Map Out Most Effective, Comprehensive Reform Paths - PM
Egypt Online
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly stated in the weekly government meeting that the International Monetary Fund (IMF), in partnership with the Egyptian government, will seek to… Read more »
Nigeria: Your Loans Putting Pressure On the Economy, Atiku Tells Tinubu
Daily Trust
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar says the loans being taken by the present administration is putting "insufferable" pressure on the country's economy. Read more »
Angola: Angola Presents 'Ombala Yo Balundo' Tourist Itinerary in Brazil
ANGOP
The tourist itinerary called "Ombala Yo Balundo" is among the main highlights to be presented by Angola, during the "Black Consciousness" week, which takes place in Brazil,… Read more »
Africa: COP29 - Climate Negotiation Drafts Are an Affront to Human Rights [press release]
AI London
Reacting to this morning's release of several draft decision texts at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, Ann Harrison, Amnesty International's Climate Justice Advisor, said: Read more »
Liberia: House of Representatives Condemns Attempts to Undermine Leadership, Reaffirms Commitment to Democracy
FrontPageAfrica
The leadership of Liberia's House of Representatives has issued a strong statement condemning what it describes as "unconstitutional and unlawful attempts" to undermine the… Read more »
Liberia: Majority Bloc of Lower House Elects Ruling Party's Koon As Speaker As Koffa Heads to Supreme Court
FrontPageAfrica
Members of the Majority Bloc have elected Representative Richard Koon (Unity Party, District 11, Montserrado County) as their new Speaker. The election took place in the joint… Read more »
Africa: COP Oil Companies' Emissions Are Set to Cause 17 Million Heat Deaths [press release]
Global Witness
Oil firms present at COP summits made $2.6 trillion profits since the Paris Agreement - enough to pay half the cost of climate damage in poor countries Fossil fuel companies that… Read more »
Africa: Ethiopia Commits to Playing Key Role in Building Vibrant, Inclusive Digital Future for Africa
ENA
Ethiopia is committed to playing a key role in building a vibrant and inclusive digital future for Africa, said Belete Molla, Ethiopia's Minister of Innovation and Technology. Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia, Italy Agree to Bolster Bilateral Ties Through Media Collaboration
ENA
The Ethiopian News Agency (ENA) and Italy's Agenzia Nova have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance their cooperation. Read more »
Africa: Activists Host 'Make Rich Polluters Pay' Game Show At COP29 to Expose Big Polluters [press release]
Oxfam
Climate activists today added a dramatic twist to the COP29 summit with a live game show called Make Polluters Pay. As the United Nations climate finance negotiations entered their… Read more »
Africa: Investing in the Success of Adolescent Girls in Africa Requires a Targeted Approach [press release]
World Bank
Amid growing calls to invest in human capital and expand job opportunities for Africa's burgeoning youth population, a new report underscores the challenges faced by a critical… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: No Relief From Food Insecurity in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, As a Quarter of the Population Continue to Face Hunger
WFP
There are 25.6 million people who continue to face crisis or emergency levels of food insecurity in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), according to the latest Integrated… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Japan Supports Climate Resilience and Sustainable Agriculture in Zimbabwe
WFP
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a contribution of US$ 5.1 million from the Government of Japan to support 37,000 climate-affected smallholder farmers across… Read more »
Africa: COP29 Must Deliver More Than 'Threadbare Promises' - Oxfam [press release]
Oxfam
In response to the latest climate finance draft text at COP29, Oxfam International's Climate Justice Lead, Safa' Al Jayoussi, said: Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Vows Decisive War On Corruption, Urges Independent Institutions to Step Up Efforts
Capital FM
President William Ruto has pledged a vigorous and uncompromising fight against corruption, urging independent institutions responsible for combating graft to intensify their… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Criticizes MPs Over Conflict of Interest Bill Delay, Directs Treasury to Roll Out E-Procurement
Capital FM
President William Ruto has criticized lawmakers for delaying the passage of the Conflict of Interest Bill, accusing them of stalling efforts to combat corruption. Read more »