[Liberian Observer] Former President George Weah has penned a letter to the President of the ECOWAS Commission, Omar Alieu Turay, raising concerns over what he describes as the recent violent attack on the Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) headquarters by Liberian security forces. Source
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Seven in 10 Kenyan (70 percent) digital credit borrowers will be able to repay their loans in time despite tough economic challenges, a new report shows. Source
[UN News] The fight against impunity must continue in Guinea, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights said on Thursday, welcoming the long-awaited verdict in the trial into the 2009 massacre at a stadium in the capital, Conakry. Source
[Ghanaian Times] The Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has encouraged personnel of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) to demonstrate professionalism throughout the December 7 elections. Source
[The Point] The Gambia has been ranked fourth, behind Indonesia, Kenya and Singapore in Charities Aid Foundation’s World Giving Index, published today 22 August 2024. Source
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba — A series of devastating landslides has claimed 23 lives across four districts in North Gondar Zone and its surrounding areas, according to the North Gondar Zone Disaster Prevention and Food Security Office. Source
[Shabait] Asmara — The Ministry of Information has completed a one-year training program in journalism and mass communication for its 24 members, including 9 females and one member from the Ministry of Agriculture. Source
[Egypt Online] Egypt condemned Sunday the terror attacks that claimed the lives and injured hundreds of civilians and soldiers northern Burkina Faso, affirming solidarity with country on combating terrorism. Source
[Nile Post] Uganda Prisons Service has confirmed Luzira Prison being disconnected by National Water and Sewerage Corporation over arrears worth shs18 billion. Source
[SAFA] This tournament will be the fourth international activity of the national U17 side as they continue preparations for the COSAFA U17 Championships to be held in December 2024. Source