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- Mozambique: MSF Supports Families of Shipwreck Victims in Nampulaon April 26, 2024 at 12:04 pm
[MSF] Nearly 100 people died in the accident, including at least 55 children
- Kenya: Kenya Airways Protests Detention of Staff By DR Congo Military Intelligenceon April 26, 2024 at 11:04 am
[New Times] Kenya's national carrier Kenya Airways (KQ) has protested the arrest and detention of two members of staff in DR Congo capital, Kinshasa, over alleged missing customs documents of a cargo that was to be transported by the airline.
- South Africa: Can South Africa Afford a Basic Income Grant? or Can We Afford Not To?by info@groundup.org.za (GroundUp) on April 26, 2024 at 11:04 am
[GroundUp] GroundUp and Black Sash hosted a debate on the feasibility of the Basic Income Grant (BIG) on Thursday
- South Africa: Elections 2024 - What the Major Political Parties Say About Renewable Energyby info@groundup.org.za (GroundUp) on April 26, 2024 at 11:04 am
[GroundUp] We asked the ANC, DA, EFF, IFP, FF Plus, ActionSA, PA, MK Party and RISE Mzansi
- Zimbabwe: Heads Will Roll - Vice President Chiwenga in Stern Warning to Gold Smugglers, Illegal Forex Traderson April 26, 2024 at 10:34 am
[New Zimbabwe] Vice President Constantino Chiwenga has issued a stern warning to gold dealers and black market forex traders adding that strict measures will be put in place to curb leakages and exchange rate manipulation.
- Kenya: Position Statement On The Detention Of Kenya Airways Employees In Kinshasaon April 26, 2024 at 10:30 am
[Kenya Airways] Kenya Airways (KQ) confirms that on Friday, April 19th, 2024, two of our employees at our Airport office in Kinshasa were arrested and continue to be detained by the Military Intelligence Unit known as Detection Militaire des Activities Anti Patrie (DEMIAP). During their arrest, their phones were seized, and all access to them has been denied. On April 23rd 2024, the Kenyan embassy officials and a few KQ staff were allowed to visit them but only for a few minutes.
- Nigeria: 11 Months After Subsidy Removal - Nigerians Still Face Fuel Scarcity, Long Queueson April 26, 2024 at 8:35 am
[Leadership] Eleven months after the federal government removed fuel subsidy and opened up the market for competition, Nigerians are still grappling with the harsh realities of fuel scarcity and long queues at petrol stations across the country.
- Kenya: All Illegal Mining Activities to Remain Closedon April 26, 2024 at 8:03 am
[Capital FM] Siaya -- Mining Principal Secretary Elijah Mwangi has warned all illegal miners in Migori County to seize operations and seek legal mining licences.
- South Africa: Solar Lights Mean Shack Dwellers Can Walk to the Toilet At Nightby info@groundup.org.za (GroundUp) on April 26, 2024 at 8:02 am
[GroundUp] About 75 households in Khayelitsha were given solar street lights in a move to make the area safer
- Rwanda: Rwanda's $502m Agricultural Investment Opportunities 'Offer Prosperity Prospects'on April 26, 2024 at 7:06 am
[New Times] A transformative multimillion-dollar investment plan has been envisioned by the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources with the support of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), which could significantly reduce poverty, malnutrition, and stunting.
- Nigeria: Navy Arrests Over 14 Crude Oil Vessels in Four Months - Officialon April 26, 2024 at 2:20 am
[Premium Times] The naval official informed Rivers State Governor Fubara that the Nigerian Navy has moved its training headquarters from Lagos to Port Harcourt.
- Malawi: Malawi, Israel Sign Labor Export Deal On Farm Workersby publicaffairs@voa.gov (VOA) on April 26, 2024 at 2:06 am
[VOA] Blantyre, Malawi -- Malawi and Israel have signed a new deal for Malawi to send unskilled laborers to Israel.
- Africa: Pioneering Charter to Drive Up Investment in Africa's Health Workforceon April 26, 2024 at 2:05 am
[WHO-AFRO] Brazzaville -- A pioneering health investment charter, a first for the African region, is set to be launched at the African Health Workforce Investment Forum which will take place in Windhoek, Namibia from 6 - 8 May 2024. Key stakeholders will gather to consolidate efforts to drive up investment to counter critical health worker shortages.
- East Africa: Comesa to Enforces Trade Regulations Against Dumping, Subsidieson April 26, 2024 at 1:55 am
[Business Day Africa] The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) has commenced the implementation of the Trade Remedies Regulation, aimed at shielding member states from anti-dumping and highly subsidies goods that pose potential harm to the regional bloc countries.
- Uganda: Boeing Courts Uganda Airlines for Aircraft Inclusion in Growing Fleeton April 26, 2024 at 1:55 am
[Business Day Africa] US aircraft manufacturer Boeing is pursuing Uganda as a potential customer, aiming to integrate its planes into the East African nation's existing fleet.
- Kenya: U.S. Official Announces Business Partnership With Kenyaby publicaffairs@voa.gov (VOA) on April 26, 2024 at 1:51 am
[VOA] Nairobi, Kenya -- About 1,300 delegates and 400 companies participated in the fourth American Chamber of Commerce summit in Nairobi, Kenya, where Kenya's president William Ruto says his country is ready for business -- and means business.
- Ghana: The Civil Service Supports Government's Effort to Maintain Peace and Security - Head of the Civil Serviceon April 25, 2024 at 4:00 pm
[GhanaToday] The Head of the Civil Service, Dr. Evans Aggrey-Darkoh, has emphasized the civil service role in supporting government's efforts to maintain peace and security within the sub-region.
- Egypt: Chinese Textile Alliance Explores $300 Million Integrated Textile City in Egypton April 25, 2024 at 3:59 pm
[Egypt Online] During a meeting between Hossam Heiba, CEO of the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI), and a delegation from the Chinese Council for Textiles and Ready-made Garments, an alliance from China expressed its interest in establishing an integrated textile city in Egypt.
- Kenya: 110 MPs Sign Impeachment Notice Against Agriculture CS Linturion April 25, 2024 at 3:56 pm
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Bumula Member of Parliament Jack Wamboka has filed a notice of motion to impeach Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi.
- Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Accuses Apple of Using 'Blood Minerals' From War-Torn Easton April 25, 2024 at 3:49 pm
[RFI] The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo is accusing Apple of using "illegally exploited" minerals extracted from the country's embattled east in its products, lawyers representing the African country said on Thursday.
- Kenya: Govt Spearheading Reforms to Support Coffee Farmers' Welfare, PS Kilemion April 25, 2024 at 3:43 pm
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- State Department of Co-operatives Commissioner Patrick Kilemi has said that the government is undertaking various reforms in the coffee sector to ensure that farmers are not exploited.
- Nigeria: Over 100 Inmates Escape Prison Due to Heavy Rainson April 25, 2024 at 3:39 pm
[DW] A search is on for the scores of prisoners who fled after rain brought down a perimeter fence. The incident happened close to the Nigerian capital.
- Nigeria: Flights Diverted As Fire Breaks Out At Lagos Airporton April 25, 2024 at 2:30 pm
[Premium Times] "Efforts are on to ventilate the smoke from the building. In the meantime, all flight operations in Terminal 1 of MMA have been diverted to the D Wing," FAAN's Director of Public Affairs, Mrs Orah said.
- Nigeria: Flights Diverted As Fire Breaks Out At Lagos Airporton April 25, 2024 at 2:29 pm
[Daily Trust] The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has diverted all flight operations from the E wing of the Murtala Muhammad International Airport (MMIA) following a fire at the terminal.
- Malawi: 'Israel Wants Thousands Of Malawians to Work in Construction Industry' - Ministeron April 25, 2024 at 9:56 am
[Nyasa Times] Government officials say 80,000 workers are wanted in Israel to work in the construction industry in the Jewish state.
- South Africa: Social Security Agency Workers Busted in Grant Fraud Scheme - South African News Briefs - April 25, 2024on April 25, 2024 at 6:13 am
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- Kenya: Kenyan Govt Threatens to Halt Salaries of Striking Doctorsby publicaffairs@voa.gov (VOA) on April 25, 2024 at 4:38 am
[VOA] Nairobi, Kenya -- The Kenyan government is threatening to withhold the salaries and union remittances of striking doctors after failing to reach an agreement with doctors' union.
- Nigeria: Civil Aviation Authority Suspends Dana Airline Operationson April 25, 2024 at 4:34 am
[Premium Times] The NCAA says the suspension of the airline's license is based on elevated safety concerns.
- Africa: Innovations at the AllAfrica Media Leaders' Summiton April 24, 2024 at 11:28 am
[allAfrica] AllAfrica Global Media is launching the AllAfrica Media Leaders' Summit from May 8-10 in Nairobi, Kenya. The Summit will feature innovations to leverage the ever-changing media landscape revolutionized by emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and virtual reality. Global media leaders, development experts, academics and corporate titans will share best practices to elevate ethics and combat information manipulation to advance Africa's economic transformation and human development.
- South Africa: Nearly Half of South Africans Can't Afford Basics - Survey - South African News Briefs - April 24, 2024on April 24, 2024 at 6:18 am
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