October 19
Nigeria: How French Tech Lagos Empowered Women in Tech
Vanguard
Committed to fostering parity and inclusion, French Tech Lagos recently held a conference tagged, 'Empowering Women in Tech: A French-Nigerian Dialogue on Diversity, Leadership and… Read more »
Nigeria: Wike Blasts Fubara, Atiku, Says 'I've No Regrets Supporting Tinubu'
Vanguard
The existential political rivalry between the 2023 presidential candidate of the main opposition political party, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar and the… Read more »
Nigeria: Michael Mazi-Michael Emerges Mr. World Nigeria 2024
Vanguard
In a grand finale held at the Silverbird Galleria, Lagos, Michael Mazi-Michael, a registered nurse with passion for fitness and well-being, emerged winner of the Mr. World Nigeria… Read more »
Nigeria: Man Flees After Allegedly Abusing 2 Children in Lagos
Vanguard
A man, Kadiri Yusuf, is on the run after allegedly beating and injuring his two children aged 11 and 13 in the Agege area of the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Obasanjo Tasks FG On Policies Implementation
Vanguard
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has urged the Federal Government to ensure policies are effectively implemented for Nigeria's development. Read more »
Nigeria: 2024 World Food Day - Right to Food for a Better Life and a Better Future [blog]
Nigeria Health Watch
Food insecurity is a persistent global crisis that has only deepened over time. Since 1979, when the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) established World Food… Read more »
Nigeria: Yoruba Vs Igbo - How a 1977 Football Cup Caused Ethnic Tensions to Boil Over in Nigeria [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Football is a game of passion, and passions can become particularly inflamed when the sport represents larger political struggles. In Nigeria in 1977, an Africa-wide football… Read more »
October 18
Nigeria: Cholera - Niger State Confirms16 Deaths,165 Cases
Premium Times
According to the commissioner, 145 patients have been treated and discharged. Read more »
Cameroon: Ban On Reporting About President's Health Puts Cameroonian Journalists On Edge
VOA
Cameroonian journalists say they are grappling with a new government directive prohibiting public discourse or media coverage of President Paul Biya's health. Read more »
Liberia: Has Speaker Koffa Survived Plot To Oust Him ?
Liberian Observer
If Speaker J. Fonati Koffa should be grateful for anything as he prepares to meet Pope Francis, the head of the Catholic Church, in the Italian Capital of Rome today October 18, it… Read more »
Nigeria: Ten Things to Know About New R21 Malaria Vaccine Nigeria Received
Premium Times
The first rollout of the vaccine will be in Bayelsa and Kebbi, two states with high seasonal transmission of malaria. Read more »
West Africa: Ecowas Hosts Workshop On Transition To Green Economy [press release]
ECOWAS Commission
The ECOWAS Commission, through the ECOWAS Gender Development Centre (EGDC), in partnership with the UN Women Regional Office for West and Central Africa, has organised a regional… Read more »
Nigeria: Four Challenges to Reaching Remote Communities in Nigeria
MSF
Come rain or shine, Patrick A. Njok, has been ensuring patients in need of essential medical care get to the hospital in time for two years as a driver with Médecins Sans… Read more »
West Africa: Ecowas Court Throws Out Lutheran Church Massacre Survivors' Case Against Liberian Government
FrontPageAfrica
In a blow to victims and survivors of the brutal 1990 St. Peter's Lutheran Church massacre in Liberia, the Ecowas Community Court of Justice has thrown out their case against the… Read more »
Liberia: UL Wants Inspector General Cooper Prosecuted for Academic Fraud
Liberian Observer
A leaked investigative report from the University of Liberia has unveiled a serious scandal involving Liberia's Commerce Inspector General, D. Dorr Cooper. Read more »
Nigeria: 4 Nigerian Journalists Face Fresh Charges Over Report Tying Bank CEO to Fraud Claims
CPJ
The Committee to Protect Journalists strongly condemns the continued detention of journalists Olurotimi Olawale, Precious Eze Chukwunonso, Roland Olonishuwa, and Seun Odunlami,… Read more »
São Tomé and Príncipe: São Toméans Approve of Government Response to Covid-19 but Pan Corruption, Unfair Aid Distribution
Afrobarometer
Most citizens favour greater investment in preparations for future health emergencies. Read more »
Liberia: Audit Exposes Financial Mismanagement At National Housing Authority
FrontPageAfrica
The National Housing Authority (NHA) of Liberia is facing intense scrutiny following the release of an audit report detailing significant deficiencies in financial management for… Read more »
Liberia: PYJ Turned Whistleblower
New Republic
Nimba County long-serving Senator Prince Y. Johnson has accused his some of his colleagues of being involved in illicit mining in Gbarpolu, Sinoe and Grand Kru Counties. Read more »
Liberia: Ministry of Justice Launches Gender Policy and Strategic Action Plan for Inclusivity
FrontPageAfrica
The Ministry of Justice, through its Gender and Social Inclusion Unit, has launched a Gender Policy and a five-year Strategic Action Plan aimed at promoting inclusivity across all… Read more »
Liberia: Finance and Development Planning Minister Confirms Government's Efforts to Increase Civil Servants' Salary
FrontPageAfrica
Finance and Development Planning Minister Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan has reaffirmed the government's commitment to improving the financial status of civil servants. Read more »
Liberia: UL Investigation Recommends Prosecution of Commerce Inspector Dorr Cooper for Academic Fraud - Several Suspended, Others Dismissed
FrontPageAfrica
A state-run University of Liberia (UL) investigative committee has recommended the prosecution of Commerce Inspector D. Dorr Cooper for academic fraud, having found him guilty of… Read more »
Liberia: Cental Launches Swedish-Government Funded Corruption Case Tracker
FrontPageAfrica
The Center for Transparency and Accountability in Liberia (CENTAL), a leading anti-corruption organization, has launched the Corruption Case Tracker (CCT) to document cases under… Read more »
Liberia: New U.S. Envoy Visits APM Terminals, Lauds Company's Contribution to Liberia's Economic Growth
FrontPageAfrica
The new U.S. Ambassador to Liberia, Mark Toner, paid a visit to APM Terminals Liberia, marking his first visit to the Freeport of Monrovia since his appointment. Ambassador Toner… Read more »
Liberia: CDC Chair Kowo Warns Party Lawmakers Against Plot to Remove Speaker Koffa
Liberian Investigator
The National Chair of the opposition Congress for Democratic Change (CDC), Atty. Janga Augustus Kowo, has issued a strong warning to all CDC lawmakers in the House of… Read more »
