October 31
Nigeria: HMD Introduces Human Feature Into Phone Design
This Day
Tech innovator, Human Mobile Devices (HMD), has spearheaded the dumbphone trend by reimagining feature phone classics for the modern day as consumers sought to limit their screen… Read more »
Nigeria: Court Moves Yahaya Bello's Arraignment to Next January
This Day
The arraignment of former Kogi State Governor, Mr Yahaya Bello, over allegations bordering on money laundering, has been adjourned till January 21, 2025. Read more »
Nigeria: Lapo Begins Monthly Distribution of Food Items, Enterprise Skills to Vulnerable Persons in Edo
This Day
Lift Above Poverty Organisation (LAPO), has begun a monthly donation of food items to vulnerable persons in Edo State. Read more »
October 30
Liberia: 'Make Laws Not Noise' - Former President Sirleaf
New Republic
Former President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf marked her 86th Birthday Tuesday with a stunning statement on national issues, tacitly weighing on the noise at the House of Representatives,… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Last Elephants - What Must Be Done to Save Them [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Nigeria has a unique elephant population, made up of both forest-dwelling (Loxodonta cyclotis) and savanna-dwelling (Loxodonta africana) elephant species. But the animals are… Read more »
Africa: Africa's Role in Ethical AI for Healthcare [blog]
Nigeria Health Watch
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming healthcare systems worldwide, offering promising solutions to challenges such as patient diagnosis, disease prediction, and… Read more »
Guinea: Guinea's Political Parties Face Survival Test As Junta Orders Mass Cull
RFI
More than 100 political parties in Guinea face a three-month battle for survival after the ruling junta published the results of a probe designed to bring order to the country's… Read more »
Nigeria: Ex-Governorship Candidate in Nigeria Sues British Airways Over Alleged Contract Breach
Premium Times
The plaintiff is demanding N200 million in damages. Read more »
Liberia: Is 'Majority Bloc' Of Lawmakers Desperate for Legitimacy?
Liberian Observer
In a bid to legitimize their efforts to unseat Speaker J. Fonati Koffa, the majority bloc of the House of Representatives has made a desperate appeal to Deputy Speaker Thomas P.… Read more »
Ghana: A Call to Action - Addressing Breast Cancer in the Upper East Region of Ghana [guest column]
allAfrica
Breast cancer is one of the most significant health challenges facing women globally, and the Upper East Region of Ghana where I live is no exception. As we celebrate Breast Cancer… Read more »
Nigeria/Ghana: Just in - Nigeria's Flying Eagles Defeat Ghana, Retain Wafu B U20 Title
Premium Times
Ghana pulled one back in the second half but couldn't overcome the deficit, handing the Flying Eagles their well-deserved victory Read more »
Senegal: Senegal's President Faye Commits to Process Raw Materials
Foroyaa
Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye has vowed to prioritise the manufacturing of the country's raw materials to enhance balance of trade. Read more »
Nigeria: How We'll Get Data to Locate Poor Nigerians - Minister Designate
Premium Times
The ministerial nominee stated this on Wednesday when he appeared before the Senate for screening. Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos, Nigeria's Richest State, Is Also Its Cholera Epicentre. This Is Why
Premium Times
Lagos becoming Nigeria's cholera hotspot raises critical questions Read more »
Africa: How G24 Is Helping African Countries, Others Tackle Illicit Financial Flows Generated 'Legally' - Official
Premium Times
"They (illicit flows) go out as profit or whatever, but they are not well-recorded or the officials of the countries, they really don't know that these flows are illicit. So we've… Read more »
Gambia: Govt to Construct Another 150km of Roads in 2025 - Minister Sillah
The Point
Ebrima Sillah, the minister for Transportation, Works and Construction has reaffirmed the government's continued commitment in addressing road transportation challenges in the… Read more »
Ghana: I Can Vouch for Bawumia's Qualities - President Akufo-Addo
GhanaToday
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has said Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has the qualities needed to elevate the country to an advanced level, reinforcing his belief in the Vice… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Launches Campaign Against Hypertension, Diabetes in Ekiti
Premium Times
Governor Oyebanji said the initiative hopes to conduct free screening for about 200,000 people in Ekiti State for hypertension and diabetes within the week-long campaign across 161… Read more »
Liberia: Deputy Speaker Consult Lawyers As Bloc Pressures Him to Support Speaker's Removal
Liberian Investigator
Deputy Speaker Thomas Fallah has requested additional time to consult his legal team after receiving calls from the 'majority bloc' in the House of Representatives to participate… Read more »
Africa: Bridging Markets - Prosper Africa Supports Lagos Fashion Week, Strengthens Access for African Fashion in
This Day
Lagos Fashion Week, in collaboration with the U.S. government initiative Prosper Africa and Style House Files, hosted the "Bridging Markets" panel discussion for leading fashion… Read more »
Guinea: Guinean Journalist Bakary Gamalo Bamba Charged With Violating Judge's Privacy
CPJ
The Committee to Protect Journalists calls for the release of journalist Bakary Gamalo Bamba, director of the bimonthly newspaper Le Baobab, who has been detained since October 20… Read more »
Nigeria: Akwa Ibom Launches Into Lagos Real Estate, Flags Off 18-Storey Ibom Towers
Premium Times
Akwa Ibom launches into Lagos real estate, flags off 18-storey Ibom Towers Read more »
Mali: MSF Condemns Violence Against Our Team in Mali [press release]
MSF
On 14 October, on the outskirts of Nampala in the Segou region of central Mali, a Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) team and community health workers were violently… Read more »
Nigeria: I Stayed in Hotel for One Year As Nigeria's Ambassador - Bianca Ojukwu
Premium Times
"As Ambassador to the Kingdom of Spain, I spent an entire year in one hotel room..." Read more »
Gambia: Irregular Migration and Youth Unemployment
Foroyaa
In spite of the increasing number of reports of deaths at sea of Gambians and other West Africans who risk their lives to venture into a perilous journey across the Atlantic Ocean… Read more »
