Africa: Africa-Focused Early-Stage Investor Ventures Platform Raises $64m

[Daba Finance] Ventures Platform, one of Africa's most active early-stage venture capital firms, has raised $64 million so far for its second fund, with a final close target of $75 million, according to founding partner Kola Aina. Source

Sudan: Unchecked, Sudan's War Could Trigger Another Genocide Against Darfurians

[ISS] African and international efforts to stop the war have been slow. Now swift action, including possibly invoking R2P, is vital. Source

Nigeria: Trump Insists On Christians Genocide Claim, Threatens Nigeria With Aid Cut

[Leadership] President Donald Trump of the United States has again issued a stern warning to the Nigerian government, saying his country will "immediately stop all aid and assistance" to Nigeria if killing of Christians continues. Source

Nigeria: Senate Confirms Enugu Attorney-General Udeh As Minister

[Leadership] The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Kingsley Udeh, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and Attorney-General of Enugu State, as a minister in President Bola Tinubu's cabinet. Source

Africa: New Potato Variety Offers a Lifeline to Farmers Battling Blight

[Crop Trust] Genebanks and global cooperation deliver versatile, climate-resilient solutions for farmers Source

Somalia: Somalia Disaster Agency Chief Meets German Ambassador to Discuss Humanitarian Response

[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia, Nov 6 -- The Commissioner of the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), Mahmoud Moallim Abdulle, held a productive meeting with the German Ambassador to Somalia, Sebastian Groth, to discuss the country's humanitarian situation and Germany's ongoing support efforts. Source

Africa: Ruto, German Chancellor Merz Discuss Peace in Africa and Bilateral Labour Pact in Phone Conversation

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto on Thursday held a telephone conversation with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, during which the two leaders discussed efforts to end ongoing conflicts across Africa and strengthen Kenya-Germany bilateral cooperation, particularly in labour mobility and skills exchange. Source

Kenya: NACADA Partners With Religious Leaders in Nandi to Combat Alcohol and Drug Abuse

[Capital FM] Kapsabet -- The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has strengthened its grassroots fight against substance abuse through a new partnership with the faith community, bringing together more than 60 religious leaders for a sensitisation meeting in Kapsabet, Nandi County. Source

Zimbabwe: Warrant of Arrest for Robert Mugabe Jnr

[263Chat] A Harare magistrate has issued a warrant of arrest against the son of the late president Robert Gabriel Mugabe, Robert Junior after he failed to appear in court on allegations of possession of dangerous drugs. Source

Rwanda: East African Police Forces, China Eye Deeper Ties

[New Times] The Eastern Africa Police Chiefs Cooperation Organization (EAPCCO) and the Chinese Ministry of Public Security have pledged to strengthen collaboration in law enforcement and information sharing to advance peace and stability. Source

Rwanda: Rwanda, Kenya 'Finalising' Defence Pact

[New Times] The Chief of Kenya Defence Forces, Gen Charles Muriu Kahariri, on Wednesday, November 5, held high-level discussions with Rwandan defence and security officials aimed at strengthening cooperation. Source

Nigeria: Baba-Ahmed Urges Tinubu to Address Nigerians On Trump's Military Threat

[Vanguard] A former Presidential Adviser, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has called on President Bola Tinubu to personally address Nigerians over the recent threat of possible military action issued by United States President, Donald Trump. Source