October 24
Africa: Terrorist Expansion, Hegemonic Control in the Horn of Africa - Implications for Ethiopia
Ethiopian Herald
The IS which lost ground in most parts of the world seems to search for a safe haven in the Horn of Africa searching for a niche in Somalia. On yet another development, the Federal… Read more »
South Africa: Cosatu Baffled By the Decision to Suspend Former Johannesburg Mayor Kabelo Gwamanda [press release]
COSATU
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) in Gauteng is puzzled by the decision of the Office of the Executive Mayor of Johannesburg to suspend Member of the Mayoral… Read more »
Ethiopia: Armed Attack in South Ethiopia's Konso Zone Leaves Two Dead, Two Injured
Addis Standard
Two people were killed, and two others injured, after armed assailants opened fire on civilians in the Segen Zuria District, Konso Zone, South Ethiopia Regional State, on 22… Read more »
Malawi: Preparing Malawi Political Parties for Effective Participation Upcoming Elections [analysis]
Democracy Works
Malawi's general elections are scheduled for September 2025. This will be yet another important milestone in the country's democracy. Elections give voice to the political will of… Read more »
Nigeria: Despite Supreme Court Verdict, Governors Tighten Hold On Local Govts Through 'Phoney' Elections
Premium Times
Since the verdict was handed down on 11 July, 18 states have held local government elections, while nine others have scheduled the polls, with only Zamfara and Nasarawa States… Read more »
South Africa: Lottery Board Vindicated By Legal Opinion
GroundUp
The National Lotteries Commission was correct to return money to Treasury Read more »
Zimbabwe: Residents Petition Govt Amid High Staff Turnover At CCC-Led Karoi Town Council
New Zimbabwe
Karoi town in Mashonaland West province is reportedly plagued by stunted growth owing to unending changes of staff occupying critical offices, most of whom are in acting… Read more »
Nigeria: Ex-INEC Chair, Prof. Humphrey Nwosu, Dies At 83
Leadership
Professor Humphrey Nwosu, who served as Chairman of the then National Electoral Commission (NEC) from 1989 to 1993, has passed away. Read more »
Ethiopia: In Ethiopia, WFP Is Helping Families to Resettle, Rebuild and Reconquer Their Livelihoods, Post-Conflict
WFP
Two years on from the Pretoria Agreement "Peace deal," families are returning to their homes in parts of Northern Ethiopia and rebuilding their livelihoods with support from WFP. Read more »
South Africa: Suspect Facing Murder and Attempted Murder Charges to Appear in Mahwelereng Magistrate's Court [press release]
SAPS
A 44-year-old male suspect is scheduled to appear in Mahwelereng Magistrate's Court for a bail application on Friday, 25 October 2024 on charges of murder and attempted murder. Read more »
South Africa: Facebook Serial Rapist Sentenced to Two Life Terms Imprisonment Plus 60 Years' [press release]
SAPS
Thohoyandou High Court in Vhembe District sentenced a 35-year-old Mikovhe Vincent Makhavhu to two life terms imprisonment and an additional 60 years' for rape, compelled sexual… Read more »
Nigeria: Cabinet Reshuffle and Effective Representation - Why Tinubu Should Have a Rethink [opinion]
Premium Times
Given Kano's pivotal role in Tinubu's emergence, Kano State deserves the same level of representation as Ogun State. Read more »
South Africa: Trio, Nabbed for Rhino Poaching, Remanded in Custody [press release]
SAPS
Three alleged rhino poachers appeared before the Polokwane Magistrate's Court on Wednesday 23 October 2024, facing an additional charge of possession of an unlicensed firearm and… Read more »
October 23
South Africa: Siya and Rachel Kolisi End Their Marriage - South African News Briefs - October 23, 2024
allAfrica
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Mozambique: Protests Against Election Fraud Leave One Dead, Several Hurt - Report
Mozambique News Reports And Clippings
Protests continued with one dead and a dozen injured in Maputo Maxaquene neighbourhood in Maputo city was the epicentre of the demonstrations that extended into the night Monday… Read more »
Ghana: What Happened in Parliament - 'I'll ... Adjourn the House Indefinitely'
Ghanaian Times
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has adjourned the House sine die following a stalemate over who constitutes majority in the legislative assembly. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Drops Charges Against Detained Binance Executive, Tigran Gambaryan
This Day
After 10 months in custody, the detained executive of Binance Holdings Limited, Mr Tigran Gambaryan, will breathe fresh air, following the withdrawal of the charge that took him… Read more »
Burkina Faso: Human Rights Watch Criticizes Burkina Faso for Omitting Abuses in State Report
VOA
Human Rights Watch is calling out the government of Burkina Faso for failing to include human rights violations taking place in the country in a report to the African Commission on… Read more »
Mozambique: Mozambique's Election Set to Fuel Cynicism [blog]
CFR
Outsiders must do more than shrug at outright rigging and post-election violence. Read more »
Africa: Number of Women Killed in War Doubled in 2023 - UN Report
UN News
The proportion of women killed in armed conflicts doubled last year compared to 2022, accounting for 40 per cent of all deaths in war, while UN-verified cases of conflict-related… Read more »
Mozambique: 'Turnout Low Because Fraud Means Their Votes Don't Count'
Mozambique News Reports And Clippings
Catholic bishops say turnout low because voters know fraud means their votes don't count Read more »
Uganda: Criminalization Shrinks Online Civic Space for LGBTQ People - Report
AI London
Online attacks against Uganda's LGBTQ communities have drastically increased, owing to overly broad laws that criminalize various aspects of the lives of LGBTQ people and entrench… Read more »
Africa: 33 Out of 54 African Countries Not Making Progress - Report
Leadership
The Mo Ibrahim Foundation has released the 2024 Ibrahim Index of African Governance (IIAG), the latest iteration of the biennial dataset assessing governance performance and… Read more »
Africa: 'Trauma That Echoes Across Generations' - UN Highlights Weaponisation of Sexual Violence
UN News
The United Nations marked 15 years of its mandate on sexual violence and conflict with a commemoration ceremony held in New York on Wednesday. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Bust Nigerian Prostitution Ring in Cyprus
Vanguard
Authorities are in the process of dismantling a Nigerian prostitution ring in Limassol, following the arrest of three women, in collaboration with the anti-trafficking unit,… Read more »
