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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
South Africa: State Confident of Securing Convictions Against SAFA Chief Danny Jordaan and Co-Accused
Daily Maverick
SA soccer boss Danny Jordaan and his two co-accused were on Wednesday each granted bail of R20,000 when they appeared in the Palm Ridge Magistrates' Court on charges of fraud and… Read more »
East Africa: PS Omollo Calls for Regional Efforts to Counter Violent Extremism in East Africa
Capital FM
An initiative involving three East African countries aimed at consolidating peace efforts and fighting violent extremism was rolled in Nairobi on Wednesday. Read more »
Ethiopia: Violent Clashes Grip Robit Town As Conflict Escalates in Amhara Region
Addis Standard
A battle occurred last Saturday in Robit and surrounding areas within the Ambassel district of South Wollo Zone in the Amhara region, resulting in casualties, according to… Read more »
Kenya: Voters in Gachagua's Mathira Turf Move to Recall MP for Supporting Impeachment
Capital FM
The campaign against Members of the National Assembly from the Mt. Kenya region who voted for the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has taken a new turn. Read more »
Kenya: Prime Suspect in Mombasa Blogger's Assault Charged With Gang Rape
Capital FM
The main suspect, accused of orchestrating the assault on Mombasa blogger Bruce John Khajira (aka Chawa - 001), has been charged with abduction, gang rape and conspiracy to commit… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia's Deputy Information Minister Denies Government Role in Social Media Account Suspensions
Shabelle
Somalia's Deputy Minister of Information, Abdirahman Al Adale, has categorically denied allegations suggesting that the federal government had a hand in the suspension of numerous… Read more »
Somalia: Two Al-Shabab Suspects Arrested for Mogadishu Businessmen Killings, Third Still Sought
Shabelle
The National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) said it has made a significant breakthrough in the investigation into the murder of three businessmen in Mogadishu's Darusalam… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Lawmakers Pressure Officials to Manipulate Budgets for Their Gains - Jega
Premium Times
Mr Jega alleged that some legislators attempted to influence budget allocations and secure contracts, undermining public officials' efforts to maintain integrity. Read more »
South Africa: SA to Mark 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence
SAnews.gov.za
Cabinet has approved the conceptual approach to this year's 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) campaign. Read more »
South Africa: Cabinet Welcomes Historic Issuing of Muslim Marriage Certificates
SAnews.gov.za
Cabinet has welcomed the historic issuing of the first batch of 33 Muslim marriage certificates by the Department of Home Affairs. Read more »
South Africa: Cabinet Apprised of Interventions to Deal With Foodborne Illnesses and Fatalities
SAnews.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to address the nation soon on the interventions government is undertaking to deal with foodborne illnesses and fatalities that have transpired… Read more »
Libya: Libyan Minister's 'Morality' Measures Would Violate Women's Rights
HRW
Government Should Forcefully Disavow Regressive Proposals Read more »
Uganda: Regulation or Discrimination? Uganda's Proposed IVF Law Could Be Both.
Global Press Journal
Proponents say the bill brings needed oversight to a key health care procedure. Detractors say it's the latest in a campaign against gender and sexual minorities. Read more »
Mozambique: Mozambique in Post-Election Turmoil - Economic Policies That Could Make a Difference [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Turmoil following presidential and parliamentary elections in Mozambique has been severe. Preliminary official results from the 2024 elections indicated a landslide win by the… Read more »
Sudan: UNSC Renew Sudan Ceasefire Efforts Amid Worsening Crisis
Dabanga
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) warned yesterday in a session focusing on Sudan that the situation is set to worsen exponentially, as escalating violence, humanitarian… Read more »
Sudan: Warring Parties Target Local Aid Volunteers As Fighting Escalates in Sudan
The New Humanitarian
'The sounds of beatings and bombing were continuous.' Read more »
South Sudan: Land Scarcity in Northern Bahr El Ghazal - Implications for Returns [analysis]
African Arguments
Debating Ideas reflects the values and editorial ethos of the African Arguments book series, publishing engaged, often radical, scholarship, original and activist writing from… Read more »
Ethiopia: Civil Society Coalition Warns Against Proposed Amendment to Ethiopia's Media Law, Citing Threats to Regulatory Independence
Addis Standard
A coalition of 14 civil society organizations expressed concern over the proposed amendment to Ethiopia's Mass Media Proclamation, warning that it would place "the media regulatory… Read more »
West Africa: Ecowas Court Orders Togo to Pay CFA 5 Million Damages to Citizen
Premium Times
The court held that Togo violated the right of Mr Menveinoyou to a fair and timely appeal. Read more »
Kenya: CS Chirchir Defends Adani Against Graft, Tax Evasion Claims
Capital FM
Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir has refuted claims of corruption and tax evasion surrounding Adani Limited, stating that a thorough government investigation… Read more »
