[UCT] The EthicsLab at the University of Cape Town (UCT) is inviting scholars, artists, and practitioners to join a growing community of practice and inquiry that explores the ethical questions posed by emerging health technologies from African perspectives.

[UCT] Researchers from the University of Cape Town's (UCT) Centre for Innovation in Learning and Teaching (CILT) have shared early insights from their emerging research into how staff and students develop the literacies needed to use generative AI (GenAI) ethically, critically and constructively in teaching, learning and assessment.

[Monusco] The official launch ceremony of MONUSCO's project to support the reintegration of ex-combatants and strengthen community dialogue in the Tchomia took place on Friday, November 28, in Tchomia-center, 75 km east of Bunia, in the territory of Djugu. A total of 933 people, including 311 former militiamen, will benefit from this initiative focused on producing nutritious feed for fish, livestock, and poultry in the Lake Albert plain.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Industry stakeholders are urging stronger safety and compliance measures for elevators and escalators as Nairobi and other cities build taller, denser structures.

[New Times] Rwanda is set to launch the mining investment pitch book during the 8th edition of Rwanda Mining Week, targeting to lure investors in different mining activities, according to the Rwanda Mines, Petroleum and Gas Board (RMB).

[GroundUp] Thyspunt in the Eastern Cape and Bantamsklip in the Overberg are proposed sites

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya Power has announced that all new electricity connection applications will now be submitted exclusively through its online platform, marking a shift towards digital service delivery.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The government is set to transform Galana Kulalu into a Special Economic Zone (SEZ), Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has announced.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) stated that it is leading efforts to help innovators in the transport sector comply with required standards, thereby accelerating their path toward achieving recognised quality ratings and enhancing the competitiveness of their products.

[Scrolla] MAWUSA says Public Employment Programmes trap workers in poverty and pay less than R1,100 a month while government officials earn millions. The union now rejects all political parties and promises to "shut the country down" if the government ignores their demands for fair wages and basic rights.

[Premium Times] The draft budget comprises ₦734.2 billion recurrent revenue and ₦251.6 billion capital receipts, with capital expenditure accounting for 71 per cent of the proposals

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Uganda Airlines has signed an interline agreement with South Africa's regional carrier Airlink, a move that expands regional connectivity and promises smoother travel for passengers across Southern Africa.

[Nyasa Times] A heated discussion has erupted on Facebook following Ayuba James's post highlighting the growing cyberbullying directed at a Malawian woman known publicly as Rita or Ritaa. The woman, who often shares moments of her seemingly successful and joyful life, has become a target of persistent online hostility--especially from fellow women, according to the post.

[New Times] Private bus operators have expressed mixed reactions as Kigali rolls out a new service-led public transport model designed to ensure buses run fixed and predictable timetables for reliability.

[L'Express] A high-level Gen AI Summit for Sustainable Development will be held on Dec. 4, 2025, bringing together government leaders, academics, global tech experts and the private sector to explore how generative artificial intelligence can drive inclusive and sustainable growth in Mauritius and across the region, organizers announced.

[Leadership] The Northern States Governors' Forum has advised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to direct the Minister of Solid Minerals Development to suspend mining exploration in the region for a period of six months to allow for a proper audit in consultation with the various state governors.

[Capital FM] For years, foreign companies trying to enforce contracts in Kenya have relied on a well-established understanding that local registration under the Companies Act was not required to pursue a legal claim.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- RwandAir on Monday officially resumed direct flights to Mombasa, marking its return to Kenya's coastal city for the first time since 2019.

[New Times] RwandAir's newly launched route to Zanzibar represents more than just a new destination as it unlocks several opportunities for travellers and the region, a senior airline official has said.

[New Times] RwandAir, on Monday, December 1 launched its first-ever flights to Zanzibar and resumed its service to Mombasa, Kenya.

[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- United Nations agencies operating in Somalia have laid off more than 680 staff since the beginning of 2025, officials said, citing severe funding shortages.

[This Day] Abuja -- TotalEnergies yesterday announced that it planned to sell a 40 per cent stake in two offshore exploration licenses in Nigeria to Chevron in a move aimed at strengthening collaboration between the French and U.S. energy giants.

[This Day] Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) yesterday kicked off the 2025 oil and gas licensing round, announcing that it is targeting $10 billion in investment tied to the current bid cycle.

[New Times] Rwanda is set to take a step toward the future of finance as the pilot phase of the Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) is scheduled to begin next year, the Governor of the National Bank of Rwanda Soraya Hakuziyaremye has revealed.

[UN News] Civilian deaths and injuries from landmines and explosive remnants of war have risen to their highest level in four years, according to the Landmine Monitor 2025 report launched in Geneva on Monday.

[Daba Finance] The UK government has withdrawn more than $1 billion in planned financing for TotalEnergies' liquefied natural gas project in Mozambique, adding pressure to a development already delayed by insecurity and rising costs. UK Export Finance had committed $1.15 billion to the facility, one of eight export credit agencies backing the project's $14.9 billion financing package.

[UN News] With nearly $1.6 billion in unpaid dues, the UN Secretary-General warned on Monday that chronic late payments are hampering the world body's ability to function, even as sweeping cuts move forward through the General Assembly's main budget committee.

[Liberian Investigator] - The People's Republic of China says Liberia stands to gain significantly from Beijing's new long-term development agenda, as China prepares to roll out its 15th Five-Year Plan and implements outcomes of the 20th CPC Central Committee's Fourth Plenary Session.

[RFI] French energy group TotalEnergies announced on Monday that it had signed an agreement to sell a 40-percent stake in two Nigerian offshore exploration licences to Star Deep Water Petroleum Limited, a subsidiary of US oil major Chevron.