November 20
Somalia: Tensions Rise As Jubaland Rejects Somali PM's Electoral Accusations
Radio Dalsan
The government of Jubaland has dismissed allegations by Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre, accusing the regional state of failing to honour agreements on unifying electoral… Read more »
Uganda: Bobi Demands Answers Over Besigye Abduction
Nile Post
Early morning reports suggested that Opposition stalwart Besigye would be produced at the Military Court Martial today Read more »
Kenya: 7 Killed, Dozens Displaced in Nairobi's Majengo Slums Fire
Capital FM
Seven people, including three family members, perished in a fire that broke out in Majengo slums, Nairobi on Tuesday night. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Detain Alleged Algerian Arms Dealer, Others in Zamfara
Vanguard
The police in Zamfara have detained a 58-year-old Algerian national for alleged transborder arms trafficking. Read more »
Namibia: Three Poachers Shot Dead At Etosha
Namibian
Three poachers have been shot and killed at Etosha National Park by the Namibian Police's anti-poaching unit. Read more »
Kenya: Besigye's Demands Release of His Husband Reportedly Abducted in Nairobi
Capital FM
Winnie Byanyima, wife of Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye, has called on the Ugandan government to release her husband, whom she claims was abducted in Nairobi. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Lifts Ban, to Post Corps Members to Banks, Others
Daily Trust
The federal government has lifted previous restrictions on National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) postings, enabling corps members to serve in banks, government agencies and private… Read more »
Nigeria: Experts Call for Ban On GMO Foods, Lawmakers Call for Caution
Daily Trust
Lawmakers and food system experts have expressed concerns about the safety of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in Nigeria, calling for a cautious approach. Read more »
Nigeria: Defence Headquarters Confirms Killing of 5 Soldiers in Borno
Vanguard
The Defence Headquarters has confirmed that Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists ambushed troops conducting stabilization operations in Gubio Local Government Area (LGA) of Borno State,… Read more »
Nigeria: Opposition Politicians, Not IPOB, Responsible for Violent Attacks - Abia Govt
Vanguard
The Abia State Government has blamed oposition politicians for the unprecedented wave of attacks against army personnel in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: CBN Warns Against Fraudulent SWIFT Fund Transfer Claims
Premium Times
The CBN clarified that the SWIFT documents provided as evidence are often unverifiable and not traceable on the SWIFT platform. Read more »
Nigeria: Health Services Continue in Abuja, Lagos Hospitals Amid Medical Consultants' Strike
Premium Times
The association had on Monday declared a seven-day warning strike over alleged government's failure to take significant steps in addressing its demands. Read more »
Liberia: Decision On Tweah's U.S.$8m Bond Expected Today
Liberian Observer
A decision regarding former Finance Minister Samuel Tweah's US$8 million property valuation bond is expected to be reached today in Criminal Court 'C'. The investigation resumed… Read more »
Kenya: CJ Koome Calls for Increased Funding to Strengthen Child Justice in Kenya
Capital FM
Chief Justice Martha Koome has urged government stakeholders and development partners to increase funding for Kenya's justice systems to enhance the country's capacity to… Read more »
Africa: COP29 - Exploring Africa's Untapped Energy Potential Amid Global Energy Security Concerns
Observer
World leaders and some more than 70,000 delegates from 170 countries descended on the Azerbaijan capital, Baku, for the 29th Conference of the Parties to the Conference of the… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zanu-PF Official in Court for Invading Harare City Council's Land, Selling It to Home Seekers
New Zimbabwe
Zanu PF Harare Harare Province Secretary for Security and New Dawn Housing Pay Scheme chairperson Voyage Dhambuza, appeared in court Tuesday, facing allegations of unlawfully… Read more »
Tanzania: President Inspects Collapsed Kariakoo Building
Daily News
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has just arrived in Kariakoo, Dar es Salaam, where a building collapsed on Saturday, claiming lives and leaving others injured. Read more »
Tanzania: President Promises Decisive Action After Kariakoo Probe Team Report
Daily News
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has promised to take decisive action based on the findings of the investigation committee, including demolishing buildings that fail to meet required… Read more »
Kenya: PS Omollo Calls for Stronger Border Controls, Regional Collaboration to Tackle Illicit Arms Proliferation
Capital FM
Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has emphasized the need to enhance border controls and strengthen legal frameworks to promote responsible transfers of small arms and… Read more »
Namibia: Six Records At Gala 2
Namibian
Six records were broken at the second Bank Windhoek Long Course Gala at the Olympia Pool over the weekend. Read more »
Zimbabwe: NSSA Boss in Court for Fraud
The Herald
A National Social Security Authority (NSSA) research and schemes planning manager, Cosmas Chikwawawa, has appeared in court on allegations of presenting fake and inflated school… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Police Nab 1 000 Cybercriminals
The Herald
At least 1 000 cybercriminals, including 29 in Zimbabwe, have been arrested while more than 130 000 properties and gadgets have been recovered in operations which were conducted by… Read more »
Gabon: New Constitution Approved, an Important Step Towards the Return to Civilian Rule After the 2023 Military Coup
Agenzia Fides
With 91.8% of the vote, Gabon's new Constitution was approved in the referendum held on November 16. The turnout was 53.54%, below initial estimates (71%). "This is an important… Read more »
Gambia: Police Arrest Nigerian for Alleged Online Fraud
The Point
The Gambia Police Force Cybercrime and Digital Forensic Unit has successfully arrested a Nigerian national in connection with a case of impersonation and online fraud. Read more »
Gambia: 2 Nabbed At Airport With Suspected Cocaine, Skunk Cannabis
The Point
As operatives of the Drug Law Enforcement Agency, The Gambia (DLEAG) intensified their crackdown on drugs and other clandestine activities, they have arrested two suspects with… Read more »
