November 20
Gabon: New Constitution Approved, an Important Step Towards the Return to Civilian Rule After the 2023 Military Coup
Agenzia Fides
With 91.8% of the vote, Gabon's new Constitution was approved in the referendum held on November 16. The turnout was 53.54%, below initial estimates (71%). "This is an important… Read more »
Gambia: Police Arrest Nigerian for Alleged Online Fraud
The Point
The Gambia Police Force Cybercrime and Digital Forensic Unit has successfully arrested a Nigerian national in connection with a case of impersonation and online fraud. Read more »
Gambia: 2 Nabbed At Airport With Suspected Cocaine, Skunk Cannabis
The Point
As operatives of the Drug Law Enforcement Agency, The Gambia (DLEAG) intensified their crackdown on drugs and other clandestine activities, they have arrested two suspects with… Read more »
Gambia: Alleged Piu Shooter Opens Defence
The Point
The alleged PIU shooter, Ousainou Bojang has opened his defence yesterday before Justice E. Jaiteh at the High Court in Banjul. Read more »
Gambia: Court Orders Reinstatement of Former UTG Lecturers, Awards Damages of D5.2m
The Point
The Kanifing Industrial Tribunal has ordered the reinstatement of two lecturers of the University of The Gambia (UTG) and awarded them damages of D5,000,000, along with legal and… Read more »
November 19
Sudan: 'You Don't See Young Women in Some Camps' - Harrowing Reports of Sexual Violence and Healthcare Attacks in Sudan's Aj Jazirah State
UNFPA
"Some parents were killed while trying to protect their daughters from being raped," said Sara*, a counsellor in Sudan's eastern Aj Jazirah state and one of many health workers… Read more »
Liberia: ICC Prosecutor Appeals for Global Support to Bring Libyan War Criminals to Justice
UN News
The Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Tuesday called on the UN Security Council to help execute arrest warrants against suspects allegedly linked to a brutal… Read more »
Tanzania: Two Arrested for Allegedly Faking Fundraisers for Collapse Survivors
Daily News
The Dar es Salaam Special Police Zone has arrested two individuals in connection with unauthorized fundraising activities related to the recent Kariakoo building collapse. Read more »
Tanzania: PM Orders Search for Building Owner After Deadly Collapse
Daily News
Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa has directed police to locate the owner of the building that collapsed last Friday (November 15th), resulting in the tragic loss of 16 lives. While… Read more »
South Africa: Linen Crisis Hits Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital - South African News Briefs - November 19, 2024
allAfrica
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South Africa: Elsies River Residents Want Urgent Measures to Prevent Gang Violence After Learner Is Fatally Shot
Daily Maverick
A 14-year-old schoolboy was killed in a suspected gang shootout in Elsies River, Cape Town, on Tuesday. Residents are terrified that the violence could escalate. Read more »
South Africa: Durban Summit Declares War On Construction Mafia's Reign of Terror
Daily Maverick
Police Minister Senzo Mchunu and Public Works Minister Dean Macpherson described the Durban Declaration as a historic commitment to confront the construction mafia. This article is… Read more »
Ethiopia: Shops in Merkato Remain Shut for Over a Week As Merchants Challenge New Receipt-Based Transaction Requirement
Addis Standard
For over a week, the vibrant activity in Merkato, Addis Abeba's largest commercial hub, has been significantly disrupted, with numerous shops remaining closed. Read more »
South Africa: Pretoria Girls' School Governing Body Launches Legal Battle Against Education Department Over Racism Claims
Daily Maverick
The Pretoria High School for Girls SGB has filed a court application against the Gauteng Department of Education following a controversial investigation into alleged racism at the… Read more »
Uganda: FDC Katonga 36 Demand Justice After Torture Ordeal
Nile Post
Thirty-six members of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) Katonga faction, recently arrested in Kisumu, Kenya, and charged with terrorism, have recounted harrowing experiences of… Read more »
Somalia: Jubaland Forms New Parliament, Set to Elect President Amidst Federal Tensions
Shabelle
Jubaland's newly formed parliament was officially inaugurated on Tuesday, marking a pivotal moment in the semi-autonomous state's political landscape as it moves towards electing a… Read more »
Somalia: Somali President Congratulates New Somaliland Leadership, Reaffirms Unity Talks
Shabelle
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Tuesday extended his congratulations to Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi 'Irro' and his deputy, Mohamed Aw-Ali Abdi, following their election… Read more »
Nigeria: Prevail On Tinubu to Release Nnamdi Kanu, Ex-Senator Begs Akpabio
Premium Times
Mr Kanu, who is facing terrorism charges, has been in detention since he was brought back to Nigeria from Kenya in June 2021. Read more »
Nigeria: Jigawa Govt Lifts Suspension On Commissioner After Court Clears Him of Illicit Conduct [press release]
Premium Times
The statement pointed out that the lifting of the suspension followed the commissioner's discharge and acquittal by an Upper Sha'riah Court in Kofar Kudu, Kano State. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa Appoints Matuke New Security Minister After Parliament Flagged Constitutional Breach
New Zimbabwe
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has appointed Zanu PF Politburo secretary for security, Lovemore Matuke, as Minister of State for National Security, a position which oversees the… Read more »
Uganda: President Museveni Orders Courts to Deny Bail to PDM Fund Misusers
Nile Post
The President's directive is part of his performance assessment tour of the Teso sub-region, aimed at evaluating the impact of PDM and promoting participation in wealth creation… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Now Says Won't Meddle in Iteso-Japadhola Tororo Split Issue
Nile Post
The President, who had previously pledged to resolve the conflict, compared the situation to ripening bananas. Read more »
Namibia: Police Chief Denies 'Ganja' Protest Due to Involvement of Foreigners
Namibian
The Ganja Users of Namibia (GUN) claim they have been denied their right to a peaceful protest by the police due to the involvement of foreign nationals. Read more »
Liberia: Majority Bloc Reconstitutes Ways, Means & Finance Committee, Suspends Three Lawmakers
FrontPageAfrica
The Majority Bloc in the House of Representatives, during a session in the joint chambers, has restructured the Ways, Means, and Finance Committee under the leadership of Deputy… Read more »
Uganda: Court Martial Hands Sentences Four to Six Years for Unlawful Possession of Ammunition
Nile Post
Keffa Kiwanuka, Jonathan Magoma Waswa, Moses Nyombi, and Saulo Ssekandi were convicted under the Firearms Act Cap 229 and the UPDF Act, 2005. Read more »
