November 13
Senegal: EU Vessels to Stop Fishing in Senegal Waters After Accord Expires
RFI
The EU says it will not renew a fishing agreement between Brussels and Dakar following "shortcomings" over illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing. Read more »
Niger: Niger Embraces Russia for Uranium Production Leaving France Out in the Cold
RFI
Niger has called on Russian firms to directly invest in uranium and other natural resource production, following the collapse of relations with former colonial ruler France and the… Read more »
Zimbabwe: After Declaring End to Cholera Outbreak, Zimbabwe Sees New Cases
VOA
Zimbabwe has recorded new cases of cholera several months after declaring the end of an outbreak that killed more than 700 people over an 18-month period. Read more »
Kenya: U.S. Ambassador Resigns Amid 'Sustained Pressure' On Social Media
Capital FM
United States Ambassador to Kenya, Meg Whitman has announced her resignation after two years of being stationed in Kenya. Read more »
Africa: Africa Is Battling Plastic Pollution and Waste Crisis, Activists Say
RFI
Africa continues to grapple with plastic pollution, a waste crisis, and limited investment, activists report, as discussions unfold at the UN climate meetings in Azerbaijan. To… Read more »
Liberia: Opposition Warns Boakai's Ties With Russia Threaten Stability, U.S. Relations
Liberian Investigator
The opposition Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) has warned that President Joseph Boakai's administration's efforts to establish diplomatic ties with Russia, despite Liberia's… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Govt Has Nothing to Do With Demolitions, Says Minister
New Zimbabwe
GOVERNMENT has distanced itself from the recent demolitions in Ridgeview, Belvedere saying it has ordered the Harare City Council to stop bulldozing houses built illegally in the… Read more »
Liberia: House of Representative Warns Executive
New Republic
The House of Representatives has informed the Executive Branch of Government, headed by President Joseph N. Boakai to avoid proceeding that would be seen as taking side. Read more »
South Sudan: Urgent Action Needed to Address Growing Cholera Outbreak [press release]
MSF
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has set up a 20-bed cholera treatment unit (CTU) at the Renk Civil Hospital in South Sudan, in response to a cholera outbreak declared… Read more »
South Sudan: UNMISS Calls for Tangible Evidence of Progress Toward Democratic Elections in South Sudan
VOA
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan has called for tangible evidence of progress toward democratic elections the country. Read more »
Africa: Experts Push Contract Farming to Boost Africa Food Systems, Farmers' Income
VOA
As African farmers struggle with unpredictability caused by climate change, some are looking into contract farming, which involves growing a certain crop for a price set in… Read more »
Sudan: WFP Urges Sudan to 'Keep Crossings Open' As Aid Convoy Heads to Famine-Stricken Darfur
Dabanga
The World Food Programme (WFP) has appealed to Sudan to keep the Adré border crossing open, as a convoy carrying crucial humanitarian aid heads toward the Zamzam camp for… Read more »
Rwanda: Govt Committed to Vision 2050 Despite Challenges, Says Prime Minister
New Times
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente has affirmed the government's commitment to advancing toward the nation's Vision 2050 goals, emphasizing resilience in the face of challenges. Read more »
Africa: Remittances Can Help Fill Funding Gaps for Climate Adaptation [analysis]
ISS
More attention should be given to how remittances can help African countries withstand and adapt to climate change. Read more »
Sudan: Sudan Faces Esclations in Famine, Humanitarian Law Violations
IPS
After 19 months of conflict, the ongoing Sudanese Civil War continues to deteriorate living conditions for millions of Sudanese people. Intensive conflicts between the Rapid… Read more »
West Africa: 'We Are Here to Seek Clarity' - Ecowas Delegation Says
Liberian Observer
A six-member ECOWAS delegation visiting Liberia yesterday concluded a consultative meeting with the leadership of the Liberian Senate, with the Speaker assuring Senators that the… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Appoints Arita As New CBK Deputy Governor
Capital FM
President William Ruto has nominated Gerald Nyaoma Arita as the second Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), succeeding Sheila M'mbijiwe, who retired in June. Read more »
Angola: Art and Culture Foundation Launches Book in Honour of Queen Nzinga Mbandi
ANGOP
A book destined for children and young people, entitled "A Pegada Mágica" (The Magic Footprint), by the writer António Pinto "Ap kituxi", was launched on Wednesday in… Read more »
South Africa: Operation Vala Umgodi Task Team Urges Illegal Miners to Adhere to the Call By Police to Resurface [press release]
SAPS
The Operation Vala Umgodi task team in North West continues to call upon those illegal miners, who are still underground in the Stilfontein area, to return to the surface. Read more »
Liberia: Immigration - President Boakai 'Nails' Immigration Boss
New Republic
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has suspended with immediate effect the Commissioner-General of the Liberia Immigration Services (LIS) Honorable Stephen H. J. Zargo for… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Pays Tribute to the Late Sarah Mateke in Kisoro
Nile Post
President Museveni on Tuesday, visited the family of the late Sarah Mateke in Kisoro District to pay his respects and lay a wreath in her honour. Read more »
Uganda: Prof Nawangwe Pardons Students Suspended Over Hunger Strike
Nile Post
The vice chancellor of Makerere University, Prof Barnabas Nawangwe has lifted the suspension of three students who were reportedly involved in a hunger strike last week. Read more »
Uganda: Security Rescues Egyptian Diplomat Kidnapped in Uganda
Nile Post
Joint security forces have successfully rescued a diplomat at the Egyptian Embassy in Uganda who had been kidnapped by unknown individuals who later asked for a ransom of over… Read more »
West Africa: Ecowas 9th CCC Meeting Underway in Banjul
The Point
The 9th ECOWAS Competition Consultative Committee (CCC) meeting is currently underway in The Gambia. Read more »
Gambia: First Lady Launches National Polio Vaccination Campaign
The Point
In her commitment to supporting the Ministry of Health to keep The Gambia polio-free, The Gambia First Lady Her Excellency Fatoumatta Bah Barrow yesterday launched the national… Read more »
