October 18
Liberia: Justice Minister Assures Dismissed EPs Agents
New Republic
Justice Minister, Cllr. Oswald Tweh has assured dismissed agents of the Executive Protection Service (EPS) of receiving their just benefits from the Liberian Government as the… Read more »
Liberia: Total Chaos!
New Republic
Serious tension erupted at the Capitol Building yesterday between supporters of Cllr. Jonathan Fonati Koffa, Speaker of the House of Representatives and some rebel lawmakers… Read more »
South Africa: Government Losing 1,800 Firearms a Year to Criminals
GroundUp
Firearm-related murders in South Africa have risen to 34 per day Read more »
Kenya: No, Kenyan President Ruto Did Not Say He'd Impeach His Deputy in a Week
Africa Check
No, Kenyan president Ruto did not say he'd impeach his deputy in a week Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zifa Constitution Must Not Be Weaponised
New Zimbabwe
As the ZIFA Annual General Meeting (AGM) kicks off Friday, football stakeholders are being encouraged to safeguard the constitution review and amendment processes in all fairness. Read more »
Kenya: Wetangula Says Debate, Public Participation Inapplicable On Kindiki Nomination
Capital FM
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has ruled out public participation in the approval process for President William Ruto's nominee, Kithure Kindiki, for the Deputy President… Read more »
Kenya: Petition Filed Seeking Orders Stopping Replacement of Gachagua As DP
Capital FM
The constitutional court has been petitioned to issue an order stopping the National Assembly from deliberating and endorsing a nominee to the position of the deputy president. Read more »
Kenya: Saccos Urged to Strengthen Tech, Train Staff to Defend Against Cyberattacks
Capital FM
Saccos have been urged to enhance their technological infrastructure and train staff to better defend against the rising number of cyberattacks in the country. Read more »
Liberia: Sen. Dopoh Proffers Bill to Amend Liberian Revenue Code
New Dawn
River Gee County Senator Francis S. Dopoh is introducing a bill before the Liberian Senate to amend Section 200 (a) of the Liberian Revenue Code to address financial and economic… Read more »
Liberia: Pay-for-Play Rocks Speaker Koffa's Ouster Attempt
Liberian Investigator
Until Thursday, October 17, there had never been any public opposition or criticism of Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa's leadership as Speaker of the 55th Legislature, either by members of… Read more »
South Africa: Lusikisiki Massacre - Three More in Court and Cops Seize Firearms Allegedly Used in Attack
Daily Maverick
Police have sent high-calibre firearms seized on Thursday, 17 October, for ballistics testing. The weapons were allegedly used in the mass murder of 18 Lusikisiki victims. Read more »
South Africa: Court Interdicts Are Being Used to Stifle Protest
GroundUp
Mining companies are especially guilty Read more »
October 17
Kenya: DP Gachagua Taken Ill, 'Very Sick,' Admitted to Hospital
Capital FM
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua failed to appear for his cross-examination in his impeachment trial on Thursday afternoon, leaving the Senate waiting as his whereabouts remained… Read more »
Ethiopia: HRW Reports Violence, Forced Labor Against Sudanese Refugees in Ethiopia - Govt Dismisses Claims
Addis Standard
A new Human Rights Watch (HRW) report alleges that Sudanese refugees in Ethiopia's Amhara region have experienced multiple incidents of violence, abductions, and forced labor amid… Read more »
Somalia: Suicide Bomber Kills 7 in Somali Capital
VOA
Police in Somalia say a suicide bomber killed at least seven people Thursday when he detonated an explosives-laden vest in front of a crowded restaurant in the capital, Mogadishu. Read more »
Botswana: Botswana's Electoral Body Warns Opposition About Rigging Claims
VOA
Botswana's election commission is warning opposition parties against what it calls "reckless" claims of poll rigging ahead of the October 30 general election, even as some… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Lawmakers Impeach Deputy President, Remove Him From Office
VOA
Kenyan lawmakers voted Thursday to remove Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua from office over accusations of gross misconduct, irregular acquisition of wealth, undermining of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Oil Production Rises As Nigeria Intensifies Clampdown On Theft
VOA
Nigeria is ramping up efforts to curb crude oil theft, citing notable progress in key oil-producing areas. Read more »
Africa: French Police Release Anti-Western Firebrand Kemi Seba Without Charge
RFI
Controversial activist Kemi Seba, known for his fiercely anti-Western, pan-Africanist stance, has been released from French custody without charges, two days after he was arrested… Read more »
Kenya: Nationa Assembly Wants Impeachment to Continue While Gachagua in Hospital
Capital FM
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua failed to appear for his cross-examination in his impeachment trial on Thursday afternoon, leaving the Senate waiting as his whereabouts remained… Read more »
Kenya: Gachagua's Fate to Be Decided Today As Senate Prepares for Impeachment Vote
Capital FM
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua will know his fate today as Senators prepare to vote on his impeachment charges. Read more »
South Africa: Lanseria Smart City Takes Off with Water Treatment Plant - South African News Briefs - October 17, 2024
allAfrica
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South Africa: From Apartheid to Gaza and Ukraine - Norway's Unwavering Stand for Justice in a Divided World
Daily Maverick
The global community needs to pick up the rulebook and remember the fundamental principles of international law and human rights, and stand up for what is right. Read more »
Nigeria: Jonathan Condemns 'Politically Motivated' Court Judgments
Vanguard
...Warns of Threat to Nigeria's Democracy Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Deputy President Ousted in Historic Impeachment
RFI
Kenya's Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was ousted from office on Thursday after being impeached in an unprecedented political saga that has gripped the nation. Read more »
