November 07
West Africa: RSF Calls on Authorities in the Sahel Region to Sign the Declaration on the Right to Information [press release]
RSF
At the summit co-organised by UNESCO and the African Union (AU) in Addis Ababa on 6 and 7 November to mark the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists,… Read more »
Rwanda: Will the UN Ever Recover Kabuga's Money?
JusticeInfo.net
Since May 2022, Balthazar Nduwayezu has been covering the Félicien Kabuga trial for Justiceinfo. He is a Rwandan journalist based in Arusha, Tanzania, who has covered all… Read more »
Mozambique: The Revolution Began When the Liberation Party Ran Out of Gas [analysis]
African Arguments
Another stolen election has sent the people into the streets. The people await Venancio Mondlane, the leader of the protest movement. The old elite await a $50 billion resource… Read more »
Rwanda: Surrogacy - Six Key Proposals in New Bill
New Times
A new draft law governing healthcare services contains provisions on assisted reproductive technologies, including surrogacy, to help couples with difficulty conceiving to have… Read more »
South Africa: Pensioner Loses Everything On Banxso
GroundUp
The investment platform under scrutiny since April has had its license suspended Read more »
Kenya: Eastleigh Murder - Police Investigating How Suspect Obtained Kenyan Citizenship
Capital FM
The Director of Criminal Investigation has launched investigations on how the prime suspect involved in the gruesome murders of three women abducted from Eastleigh, Hashim Dagane… Read more »
Uganda: Ugandan Court Hears Case On Secluding, Restraining Patients
HRW
Court Has Opportunity to Strike Down Abusive Practice Read more »
Nigeria: Bandits Abduct 100 in Zamfara, Priest in Imo
Leadership
No fewer than 100 people are reported to have been abducted by bandits in five villages under Wanke District of Gusau local government area of Zamfara State. Read more »
South Africa: Gauteng Urges Landlords to Monitor Spaza Shops - South African News Briefs - November 7, 2024
allAfrica
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Nigeria: Military Confirms Presence of New Terrorists' Group in Sokoto, Kebbi
Daily Trust
The military high command has confirmed the presence of a new terrorists' group known as 'Lukarawas' in Sokoto and Kebbi states, which it says has been exacerbating the security… Read more »
Namibia: In Namibia, Trust in National Assembly Sinks to New Low, Along With Performance Ratings
Afrobarometer
Only one in six citizens say elected representatives listen to their constituents. Read more »
Nigeria: Excitement As Parents of Released Protesters Visit Facility
Leadership
Some parents of the August 1st protesters released to the Kano State government have expressed happiness over their children's return. Read more »
Nigeria: I'm Not Afraid of EFCC, Will Hand Over Myself If They Call Me - Obaseki
Vanguard
Outgoing Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki has said he is ready to willingly submit himself to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission if the anti-graft agency would need… Read more »
South Africa: Limpopo Provincial Commissioner Confers Ranks to 164 Police Officials
SAPS
The Provincial Commissioner of Police in Limpopo, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe, together with Deputy Provincial Commissioners and District Commissioners, has conferred ranks to… Read more »
South Africa: Taxi Driver Died of 'Blunt Force Trauma', Says Police Watchdog
GroundUp
Luvuyo Vimba died after a clash with police Read more »
South Africa: Injured Mister Sweet Workers Yet to Be Compensated
GroundUp
Casual worker claims he did not get any training before he got the job Read more »
South Africa: Court Bid to Block TotalEnergies Gas Project Off West Coast
GroundUp
Fishers and activists want government to reverse environmental authorisation Read more »
Ghana: Ghana - Who Can Declare an MP's Seat Vacant? a Legal Scholar Unpacks the Dispute Between Parliament and the Supreme Court [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The parliament and supreme court of Ghana are locked in a dispute over which of them has authority to determine the issue of parliamentary vacancies. Read more »
Kenya: Kindiki Proud of Success in Combating Terrorism, Banditry As Interior CS
Capital FM
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, formerly Interior Cabinet Secretary, on Thursday, reflected on his tenure's achievements in the fight against terrorism and banditry, particularly… Read more »
Uganda: Closure of Zero-Grazing Cattle Project in Kampala
Nile Post
The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has officially closed down a zero-grazing cattle project located on Plot 9, Elgon Terrace, in the affluent Upper Kololo… Read more »
Ghana: We Cannot Win Galamsey War Without Commitment - Ken Ashigbey
Ghanaian Times
The fight against illegal mining, also known as galamsey will never be won if Ghanaians fail to show strong commitment against it, Dr Kenneth Ashigbey, the Convenor of Ghana… Read more »
Malawi: Gomulira Villagers Demand Govt Intervention in Lin's Dubious Land Occupation
Nyasa Times
In a dramatic turn of events a Chinese wildlife convict Lin Yunhua's daughter has allegedly come in the limelight to process formal registration of her father's controversial big… Read more »
Nigeria: DHQ Confirms Emergence of New Terrorists' Group in Northwest
Vanguard
The Defence Headquarters has confirmed the emergence of a new terrorists group known as 'Lukarawas', exacerbating insecurity in the northwestern part of Nigeria. Read more »
South Africa: DCs Working to Apprehend Escaped Convict
SAnews.gov.za
The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) is working with other law enforcement agencies to re-apprehend an inmate who escaped from the Boksburg Correctional Centre. Read more »
Equatorial Guinea: Baltasar Engonga Dismissed As Equatorial Guinea Financial Investigation Agency DG, First Lady Reacts
Premium Times
Mr Engonga's sex tapes were leaked when he was remanded in custody at Malabo's infamous Black Beach prison over embezzlement of public funds. Read more »
