November 14
Nigeria: Minister Tells Rangers to Intensify Crackdown On Poachers, Illegal Miners in Adamawa, Taraba
Premium Times
The minister said Nigeria faces challenges in protecting it's rich biodiversity Read more »
Lesotho: Basotho Want Parliament to Heed Voters' Demands but See MPs As Serving Their Own Interests
Afrobarometer
Most citizens say representatives never listen to ordinary people. Read more »
Angola: Angolan Prince Started Campaign to End Atlantic Slave Trade Long Before Europeans Did - New Book [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
For centuries, it has been held that the ideas and movement for the abolition of the transatlantic slave trade came from western abolitionists. No input from Africans has been… Read more »
Kenya: Senate Committee Demands Forensic Audit On Kicotec's Sh168mn Expenditure
Capital FM
Senators has called for a forensic audit of the bank statements detailing the expenditure of Sh168 million by the Kitui County Textile Centre (KICOTEC) for the 2019/2020 financial… Read more »
Liberia: Office of Ombudsman Losses Against WAEC Liberia
New Dawn
The Office of the Ombudsman lost a legal battle against the West African Examination Council (WAEC) at the Monrovia city court. Read more »
Somalia: International Partners Hail Somaliland's Democratic Progress, Urge Peaceful Acceptance of Election Results
Radio Dalsan
International partners have thrown their support behind Somaliland's ongoing presidential election, commending the breakaway region for its commitment to democratic principles.… Read more »
Nigeria: Alleged N101.4bn Fraud - Court Issues Fresh Hearing Notice for Yahaya Bello's Arraignment
Premium Times
The court issued the fresh hearing notice following Mr Bello's repeated failure to appear for arraignment on charges of fraud involving N101.4 billion. Read more »
South Africa: Experts from South Africa Among Those Calling for End to Era of Billionaire By Taxing Super Rich, Cancelling Debt
Fight Inequality Alliance
As the Second Trump Presidency looms, activists raise the alarm about the "era of the billionaire" driving devastating inequality across the world Read more »
Nigeria: NAFDAC Cracks Down On Illegal Herbal Medicine Factory in Nasarawa
Premium Times
Earlier this week, NAFDAC noted that it had cracked down on fake wines in the same state. Read more »
Rwanda: Land Authority Suggests Fund to Cushion Good-Faith Plot Buyers Against Disputes
New Times
The National Land Authority (NLA) has said there is a need for a mechanism such as a guarantee fund to protect good-faith plot purchasers in case their rights are negatively… Read more »
Liberia: The Disappearance of Khalif Cherif and Liberia's Crisis of Governance [editorial]
FrontPageAfrica
THE SHOCKING DISAPPEARANCE of Khalif Cherif from Monrovia Central Prison has exposed troubling cracks in Liberia's rule of law, as well as serious concerns over the government's… Read more »
Kenya: Notirious KCSE Scammer Arrested in Nakuru As Knec Moves to Curb Cheating
Capital FM
Police have arrested another notorious fraudster involved in the 2024 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination malpractices in the Kiamunyi area of Nakuru. Read more »
Uganda: Mbarara Councilors Want Deputy RDC Sacked for Undermining Them
Nile Post
Mbarara District Council members have petitioned the district leadership seeking the immediate dismissal of Deputy Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Simon Peter Watch Kaswabuli… Read more »
Nigeria: How Telegram, TikTok Aided Russian Disinformation That Led to Incarceration of Nigerian Minors
Premium Times
Telegram has become a medium for disinformation in Africa, with minimal content moderation allowing harmful narratives to spread unchecked. Read more »
Nigeria: Lottery Trust Fund's Renews Ties With Nigerian Intelligence Financial Unit
This Day
The National Lottery Trust Fund (NLTF) has reaffirmed its commitment to transparency and accountability by renewing its partnership with the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit… Read more »
Liberia: President Boakai Suspends Immigration Chief
Liberian Investigator
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has suspended the Commissioner-General of the Liberia Immigration Service (LIS), Mr. Stephen H. J. Zargo, for three months without pay, effective… Read more »
Liberia: Liberia Set for First Chieftaincy Elections in 40 Years
Liberian Investigator
Liberia's long-awaited chieftaincy elections may finally become a reality as President Joseph Boakai's administration commits to upholding the constitutional mandate to elect local… Read more »
Africa: Breaking the Cycle of Violence to Save Mothers and Children - Why Ending Gender-Based Violence Is Essential for Global Health [opinion]
Capital FM
Each year, millions of women and children around the world die from preventable causes. Maternal, newborn, and child health (MNCH) is a shared global priority, yet we often… Read more »
Nigeria: Awka and the Renewed Cult Wars
This Day
The authorities must do more to contain the violence Read more »
Uganda: Court Orders Govt to Pay Shs150m to Journalists Assaulted By Military
Nile Post
Attacks on journalists in line of duty is a common challenge in the country, with security officers often getting away with it Read more »
Uganda: Mityana Resident Arrested for Violating Court Orders in Land Dispute
Nile Post
Residents in Mityana district are increasingly alarmed by the rise in land disputes affecting their communities. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Admin and Distribution in Deceased Estates
The Herald
I have previously written many articles on the administration of deceased estates. I have explained that a person can die testate or intestate. Read more »
November 13
South Africa: Former Joburg Mayor Gwamanda Threatens to Sue Over Firing - South African News Briefs - November 13, 2024
allAfrica
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Mozambique: General Strike Phase 4 - Police Have Killed 50
Mozambique News Reports And Clippings
Body count now 50 Read more »
Somalia: Vote Counting Underway in Somaliland After Peaceful Election
VOA
Polls have closed across Somaliland after presidential elections, and it appears Wednesday's voting across the breakaway region has gone smoothly. Read more »
