October 25
Nigeria: In a Conflicting Verdict, Another Court Okays Kano Local Govt Polls
Leadership
A Kano State High Court has directed the Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC) to proceed with the planned local government elections scheduled for Saturday,… Read more »
Somalia: Turkish Vessel Oruc Reis Docks At Mogadishu Port Ahead of Oil and Gas Exploration Off Somalia's Coast
Shabelle
In a move to bolster its energy security and assert its maritime exploration capabilities, Türkiye's state-of-the-art seismic research vessel, Oruc Reis, has embarked on a… Read more »
Lesotho: Prominent Musician Khopolo's Murderers Charged
Lesotho Times
THE police have made a breakthrough in the murder of famous famo musician, Lisuoa "Khopolo" Khuluoe and radio personality Pulane "Lefahla" Macheli who were fatally shot on 20 July… Read more »
Kenya: Senate Email Crashes After Receiving Over 200,000 Submissions On Term Limits Extension
Capital FM
The Senate email system has crashed after receiving over 200,000 submissions on new term limits extension. Read more »
Kenya: Inquest Launched for Body Found in Wajir Lake As DNA Rules Out Identity of Missing MCA
Capital FM
Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has directed the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in Wajir to open an inquest into the unidentified body found in Lake Yahud… Read more »
Namibia: Judge Allows Confession As Evidence in Child-Rape Trial
Namibian
A confession made by a Windhoek resident accused of sexually abusing teenage boys and using them to make pornographic material may be used as evidence in his trial. Read more »
Liberia: Bribery Allegations Threaten Legislature's Credibility
Liberian Observer
Reports that some members of the 55th legislature received $15,000 each to unseat House Speaker, J. Fonati Koffa, have raised serious concerns about the body's integrity and… Read more »
Nigeria: Civil Defence Arrests Four Over Alleged Stealing of Railway Infrastructure - Official
Premium Times
An official said one of the suspects escaped from custody. Read more »
Nigeria: Cabinet Reshuffle Sparks Comments On Tinubu, Matawalle's Ministerial Roles
Premium Times
A cabinet shake-up by President TInubu led to the removal of five ministers and appointment of seven new ministers, who are awaiting Senate confirmation. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Amends Bill to Allow Regional Commissions Receive 15% of States' 'Allocations
Premium Times
The commissions will use the funds to manage their affairs. Read more »
Nigeria: Binance CEO Relieved by Tigran Gambaryan's Release [press release]
allAfrica
"We are deeply relieved and grateful that Tigran Gambaryan has finally been released after enduring nearly eight months of detention in Nigeria. Throughout this difficult period,… Read more »
South Africa: Only One Bridge Links Kwanobuhle to Kariega After Floods
GroundUp
Two bridges in the area were damaged Read more »
Nigeria: All 8 Passengers in Bonny Chopper Disaster Feared Dead - Police
Vanguard
NSIB investigates helicopter crash Read more »
Zimbabwe: Rights Lawyers Condemn Passing of 'Repressive Pvo Bill' in Senate Without a Debate
New Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR) have condemned the recent passing of the controversial Private Voluntary Organisations (PVO) Amendment Bill by the Senate without any… Read more »
Nigeria: Okonjo-Iweala Disowns Separatist Ekpa Over Fake World Bank, IMF Loan for Biafra
Leadership
The Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has publicly distanced herself from claims made by a Biafra separatist Simon Ekpa, who claimed… Read more »
Kenya: Justice Chigiti Refers Petition Challenging Proposed Adani JKIA Takeover to CJ Koome for Empanelment
Capital FM
The High Court has referred the petition challenging the proposed takeover of the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) by Adani to Chief Justice Martha Koome for the… Read more »
Zimbabwe: AUC Chairperson's Statement in Support of End of Sanctions Against the Republic of Zimbabwe
African Union
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission Moussa Faki Mahamat renews the African Union call for the immediate and unconditional lifting of all remaining sanctions imposed… Read more »
October 24
Kenya: Gachagua Seeks Disqualification of Judges in Impeachment Case
Capital FM
A three-judge bench is set to rule Friday on an application to recuse themselves from hearing a petition by impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua challenging his ouster. Read more »
Niger: Orano Halts Uranium Output At Niger's Arlit Mine Amid Financial Strain
RFI
French nuclear multinational Orano will suspend production at its Arlit uranium mine in northern Niger due to financial difficulties faced by its Nigerien subsidiary, Somaïr.… Read more »
Africa: What Must Happen After the Summit of the Future? [analysis]
African Arguments
What would the manifesto for a more inclusive world look like if it were drafted by people with disabilities? It was, a few weeks ago at a UN Summit. But is it enough? Read more »
South Africa: Police Minister Confirms Thabo Bester Was Detained and Then Released While He Was On the Run
GroundUp
Bester showed police a fraudulent ID when he was stopped for speeding Read more »
Kenya: 3-Judge Bench to Rule On Recusal in Gachagua Ouster Case
Capital FM
A three-judge bench presiding over the case challenging Rigathi Gachagua's ouster as Deputy President is set to rule this afternoon on whether it will recuse itself. Read more »
Uganda: Meet the Young Women Arrested for Fighting Corruption in Uganda
IPS
Until recently, Margaret Natabi would never have dreamed of taking her anti-corruption fight on the streets of Uganda's capital, Kampala. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Activists Honor Protesters Killed By Police On Mashujaa Day
People's Dispatch
The national holiday was established 61 years ago to honor the heroes from the national liberation struggle and those who have contributed to the development of the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Charges Journalist, Others With Spreading Rumour of Plot to Remove Akpabio
Premium Times
The defendants were alleged to have published false information on 16 October that the State Security Service (SSS) laid siege to the National Assembly with a view to effect the… Read more »
