November 20
Zimbabwe: Grace Mugabe Testifies in Unlawful Entry Case
The Herald
Former First Lady Mrs Grace Mugabe broke down in tears as the late former President Robert Gabriel Mugabe's stolen suits and shirts were handed over to her during the trial of four… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia's Parliament Passes Political Parties Bill in Overwhelming Vote
Shabelle
Somalia's Federal Parliament took a significant step towards political reform on Wednesday by overwhelmingly approving the Bill on Organizations and Political Parties. Read more »
South Africa: Basic Education Laws Amendment Act Is Exactly What South African Education Needs
Daily Maverick
The noise surrounding two clauses of the Bela Act is drowning out what it could potentially mean for the education sector in South Africa - more equitable and accessible quality… Read more »
Uganda: Gen Muhoozi Discusses Military Cooperation With South African Counterpart
Nile Post
The Chief of Defense Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, held a meeting with General Rudzani Maphwanya, Chief of the South African National Defense Force, at the Special Forces… Read more »
Ethiopia: Capacity Building Key for Cyber Sovereignty - Ethiopia's Defense Minister
ENA
The trainings provided to members of the Ethiopian National Defense Force will reinforce the army's capability to protect the country from cyber-attacks, Minister of Defense Aisha… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Spent Sh2.1 Billion On Haiti Security Mission Despite U.S. Funding Pledge
Capital FM
The National Government has spent Sh2.1 billion on multinational security operations in Haiti, despite earlier assurances from the United States to fund the mission. Read more »
Liberia: Liberians Express Mixed Views On War Crimes Court
New Republic
Liberians have expressed mixed views as it relates to the establishment of a war and economic crimes court in Liberia, as the Boakai administration is pushing, amid the reelection… Read more »
Nigeria: Jigawa Tanker Explosion - 209 Confirmed Dead As Probe Committee Submits Report
Daily Trust
Chairman of the Investigation Committee on the tanker fire incident in Majia, Jigawa State, DIG Hafizu Muhammad Inuwa (Retd) has presented its findings to Governor Umar Namadi. Read more »
Sudan: WFP Sudan Extends Cash Transfer Registration in El Gezira Until Saturday
Dabanga
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has extended its self-registration for cash transfers in El Gezira through the Bankak application until November 23, aiming to support… Read more »
Sudan: Sudan Researcher - 'War Death Toll Far Exceeds Official Metrics'
Dabanga
Dr Maysoon Dahab, co-director of the Sudan Research Group at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine and lead researcher of the ground-breaking study revealing that… Read more »
Africa: Decolonise How? | the Crisis Is Always Past [opinion]
The New Humanitarian
An appreciation of history is necessary to understanding today's and future humanitarian crises. Read more »
Nigeria: How We Deployed Drones to Eliminate Kidnappings, Bank Robberies - Police Chief
Premium Times
The police chief spoke against corruption in police and roadblocks on highways. Read more »
South Africa: Government, Stakeholders Sign Declaration to Work Together Against 'Construction Mafia'
SAnews.gov.za
The signing of the Durban Declaration between the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure and stakeholders involved in the fight against "construction mafias", has been… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Navy Destroys 23 Illegal Refinery Sites in October - Official
Premium Times
The official said the naval operations had contributed to the increase in Nigeria's crude oil production. Read more »
Rwanda: Ngoma Genocide Survivor Suspected Killer Arrested, Confesses
New Times
The main suspect in the murder of 66-year-old Pauline Nduwamungu, a survivor of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, has confessed to killing her and throwing her head in a pit… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia's New Ambassador Presents Diplomatic Credentials in China
Shabelle
Dr. Hodan Osman Abdi, the newly appointed Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Somalia to the People's Republic of China, officially began her diplomatic mission on Wednesday… Read more »
Somalia: Danish Ambassador Clarifies Stance On Somaliland After Meeting With Somali Foreign Minister
Shabelle
Following a diplomatic stir over comments made in Hargeisa, Danish Ambassador Steen Sonne Andersen met with Somalia's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, to address… Read more »
Somalia: Puntland House of Representatives Congratulates New Jubbaland MPs
Shabelle
The Puntland House of Representatives issued a statement Tuesday congratulating the newly elected members of the Jubbaland House of Representatives, who were officially sworn into… Read more »
South Africa: 800 Families Share Two 'Illegal' Taps
GroundUp
Mfuleni residents have also had to resort to digging holes to bury human waste Read more »
South Africa: Unemployed Tembisa Men Step in to Clean Filthy Chemical Toilets
GroundUp
Payment dispute between City of Ekhurhuleni and cleaning contractors has left several communities with dirty, smelly toilets Read more »
South Africa: Only Targeting Immigrant Spaza Shops Is Unconstitutional, Warns Human Rights Activist
GroundUp
The focus should instead be on holding government accountable for ensuring food safety at all stores Read more »
Nigeria: 14 Herders Arrested for Violating Trans-Humance Ban in Adamawa
Daily Trust
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested 14 suspected herders for violating the Executive Order banning transhumance movement across Adamawa State. Read more »
Ghana: President Akufo-Addo Swears in Five New Ambassadors, Emphasizes Ghana's Role On the Global Stage
Ghana Presidency
In a ceremony steeped in tradition and national pride, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, swore in five new ambassadors at the Jubilee House,… Read more »
Uganda: Ugandans to Save As Low As Shs5000 As NSSF Launches New Voluntary Plan
Nile Post
National Social Security Fund has launched a new voluntary savings plan that will allow members save as low as shs5000. Read more »
Uganda: Rift in Uganda Law Society As Members Disown Ssemakadde
Nile Post
A faction of the Uganda Law Society (ULS) has issued a firm statement distancing itself from controversial remarks made by its president, Isaac K. Ssemakadde. Read more »
