[SAPS] A 34-year-old suspect believed to be a member of a syndicate that is responsible for yet another kidnapping in the Western Cape area has been arrested on Thursday, 05 September 2024. Source
[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia — Somali Ambassador to Serbia, Mohamed Abdullahi Ahmed, visited Linx Aviation Pilot School in Belgrade on Tuesday, marking a significant step in enhancing aviation training for Somali youth. This visit underscores a growing international collaboration in aviation education. Source
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia — The National Anti-Human Trafficking Task force, chaired by Liberia’s Labour Minister Cllr. Cooper W. Kruah, Sr.has repatriated a 20-year-old female Sierra Leonean, Facia Karifa, to her home country in fulfillment of local and international protocols governing fight against Trafficking-In-Person (TIP). Source
[Afrobarometer] Majority of citizens say pollution is a serious problem in their community. Source
[Foroyaa] Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye recently urged Europe to do more to fight the insurgency in the Sahel, a region that has already deteriorated following years of conflict and foreign intervention. Source
[New Times] Rwanda National Police (RNP) Department of Testing and Licensing has announced that driving tests using automatic transmission vehicles will begin on Monday, September 9. Source
[New Times] Rwanda U18 women’s basketball team lost their first Afrobasket match following Thursday night’s 71-74 defeat at the hands of Tunisia. Source
[Vanguard] Super Eagles and Nottingham Forest FC striker, Taiwo Awoniyi, said that he and his teammates would love to start the 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco on a strong note. Source
[CAF] Sudan secured an important home win over Niger on the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2025 Qualifiers on Wednesday afternoon. Source
[Afrobarometer] Fewer than four in 10 citizens enjoy a reliable supply of power. Source