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Sat, 19 Nov 2022 16:43:08 GMT
Ethiopia: Confusion Prevails Over Withdrawal of Eritrean Troops
[Reporter] The absence of clarity on the withdrawal of Eritrean forces from northern Ethiopia is sending confusing signals locally and among foreign powers. It is undermining Ethiopia's efforts to regain the Africa Growth Opportunity Act (AGOA) and s...

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 16:40:33 GMT
Nigeria: U.S. Returns Another U.S.$20.6 Million Abacha Loot to Nigeria
[This Day] The United States Department of Justice (DoJ) said it had transferred $20.6 million to the Nigerian government in accordance with an August 23 agreement between the governments to repatriate assets stolen by late dictator General Sani Abac...

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 15:26:28 GMT
Somalia: Media Group Concerned About Alleged Government Moves
[VOA] Mogadishu -- A media watchdog in Somalia says the government is pressuring one of its leaders to stop criticizing authorities.

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 13:07:24 GMT
Zimbabwe: Electricity Blackout at Harare Courts Stops Opposition Legislator Sikhala's Bail Bid
[New Zimbabwe] Harare -- Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) legislator Job Sikhala has been remanded further in custody after his bail hearing failed to start due to power outages that affected court processes.

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 19:43:54 GMT
West Africa: French-Speaking Countries Begin Tunisia Summit Focused On Economy
[RFI] The world's French-speaking countries gathered in Tunisia on Saturday for talks focused on economic cooperation, more than a year after President Kais Saied began an internationally criticised power grab.

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 19:41:45 GMT
Mali: France Halts Development Aid to Mali
[RFI] France will stop sending public development aid to Mali because of the West African country's alleged ties to Russian paramilitaries, according to the French foreign ministry.

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 18:43:20 GMT
Africa: Who Will Lift the Greatest Trophy in the World?
[Scrolla] The entire world will come to a standstill on Sunday, when the Qatar 2022 World Cup kicks off.

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 18:35:37 GMT
Africa: The Sun Will Set, the Stage Is Set, the World Cup Starts!
[Scrolla] PICK OF THE SPORT: The entire world will come to a standstill on Sunday, when the Qatar 2022 World Cup kicks off.

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 19:03:08 GMT
South Sudan: South Sudan Unite to Renew Efforts Towards Ending Malaria
[The Exchange] South Sudan sets target of reducing malaria deaths by 80 per cent by 2025, renews efforts towards ending malaria

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 19:01:59 GMT
Mozambique: Mozambique Makes First Export of Liquefied Natural Gas
[The Exchange] President of Mozambique Filipe Nyusi announces first export of Liquefied Natural Gas from Cabo Delgado

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 17:23:54 GMT
South Africa: 38 People Injured After Bus Overturns
[ER24] Rawsonville -- This morning, thirty eight people, including children, were injured after the bus they were travelling in overturned on the N1 in Rawsonville, direction Paarl.

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 17:23:21 GMT
Rwanda: Unidentified Soldier Shot Dead After Crossing DR Congo-Rwanda Border
[New Times] An unidentified soldier crossed into Rwanda from DR Congo in the wee hours of Saturday, shooting at the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) guard towers in Rubavu District.

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 17:20:58 GMT
Nigeria: Police Kill 7 Bandits, Arrest 18 in Niger
[Leadership] Police in Niger State have killed seven bandits who had been terrorising farmers within Kumbashi district of Mariga local government area of Niger State and arrested 18 miscreants and thugs in Minna.

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 17:20:29 GMT
Nigeria: Buhari Hails Ex-President Jonathan at 65
[Vanguard] President Muhammadu Buhari has rejoiced with former president, Dr Goodluck Jonathan on his 65th birthday, Nov. 20, 2022.

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 17:19:12 GMT
Nigeria: Benin Monarch Calls for Rituals to Avert Disaster
[Leadership] The Omo N'Oba N'Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, Oba of Benin, yesterday called on traditionalists in Benin Kingdom to immediately perform the traditional ceremony of waving away calamity known in the local parlance as "Bisusu".

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 17:18:17 GMT
East Africa: Region Will Solve Eastern DR Congo Problems, Museveni Tells UN
[Nile Post] President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni is optimistic that with the coming together of East Africa, the current instability in the Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo will be dealt with once and for all.

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 17:16:56 GMT
Namibia: Geingob Calls Out Name-Droppers Ahead of Congress
[Namibian] The presidency has called on campaigners to desist from using president Hage Geingob's name to influence the Swapo congress.

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 17:16:10 GMT
Tanzania: Govt Cautions Over Rising Antimicrobial Resistance
[Daily News] The government has cautioned over the growing antimicrobial resistance which has now reached 65 per cent, calling for deliberate efforts to avert the problem.

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 17:14:59 GMT
Tanzania: President Suluhu Wins Petty Traders Accolades
[Daily News] PETTY traders who have moved to a new market in Dodoma City have commended President Samia Suluhu Hassan for creating enabling environment for them to conduct their businesses in orderly manner.

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 17:10:20 GMT
Nigeria: Nigeria Re-Elected Into Global Aviation Organisation for Key Directory
[Premium Times] ICAO-PKD is a global border security and migration management organisation with membership of 88-member countries.

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 17:06:33 GMT
Ethiopia: Former Senior Health Bureau Official, Government Critic Detained in Somali Region, Accused of Hate Speech
[Addis Standard] Addis Ababa -- Siraj Adem, former Somali region senior health bureau official, has been detained on Thursday 17 November in Dire Dawa and taken to regional capital Jigjiga where he is currently jailed, according to information receiv...

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 17:03:55 GMT
Ethiopia: Peace in Ethiopia Beneficial for Every Corner of the World - Iran's Ambassador to Ethiopia
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The peace in Ethiopia will definitely benefit the region and every corner of the World as the peace, security and development are globally interlinked together, Iran's Ambassador to Ethiopia, Samad Ali Lakizadeh said.

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 17:03:11 GMT
Congo-Kinshasa: Lay Down Arms, All DR Congo Militias Warned
[New Times] All armed groups operating in eastern DR Congo have been asked to "lay down their arms voluntarily" and join peace talks due next week in Nairobi, according to a statement by the East African Community (EAC) released on Friday, November 1...

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 17:02:08 GMT
Rwanda: Rwanda's Commitment to Ending Cervical Cancer 'Remains Firm'
[New Times] The Rwandan High Commission in the United Kingdom has reiterated the country's commitment to eliminate cervical cancer.

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 17:01:29 GMT
Kenya: Ruto Promises Radical Policy Reforms to Spur Investments
[Capital FM] Kwale -- The government will pursue policies that spur investments in the country, President William Ruto has said.

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 16:44:02 GMT
Ethiopia: No Respite for Low Income Residents, Sanitation Woes Escalate
[Reporter] In a run down and dusty section of Addis Ababa - far from its skyscrapers that have defined its progress for the last decade - is a suburb known as 'Autobis Tera', near Merkatto, one of Africa's largest open-air markets. The working-class ...

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 16:41:29 GMT
Ethiopia: New Regulation Comes to Light to Govern Drone Operation, Imports
[Reporter] Officials at the Ethiopian Civil Aviation Authority (ECAA) finalized the drafting of a regulation that will govern the import, operation, and production of drones in the country.

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 16:35:13 GMT
Nigeria: University Inducts Peter Obi Into Hall of Fame
[Premium Times] Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State and the Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate in Enugu State, Peter Mbah were also inducted into the Hall of Fame.

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 16:25:58 GMT
Uganda: Youths Urged to Take Keen Interest in Taxation Matters
[Nile Post] Ugandan youths have been urged to take keen interest in matters concerning taxation as a way of helping them make authorities accountable.

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 16:19:12 GMT
Kenya: Former Majority Leader Who Hired His Daughter as Committee Clerk Charged
[Capital FM] A former Majority leader has been charged for participating in the hiring of his daughter by the County Assembly Service Board.



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