November 15, 2023
South Africa: Govt Takes Steps to Form National Oil Company - South African News Briefs - November 15, 2023
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Rwanda: UK Top Court Will Rule on Rwanda Migrant Plan Later
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The Supreme Court of the United Kingdom said on Wednesday, October 11, that it will not rule on the government's request to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda for a few months,… Read more »
Africa: The Africa We Want - Private Sector Bill of Rights as Companion to RECs and the AfCFTA [document]
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Keynote Address by Professor Kingsley Moghalu, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Advisory Board of the Africa Private Sector Summit, at the AfCFTA Joint Private Sector Session… Read more »
South Africa: Concerned South African Jews Call for Ceasefire [document]
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Below is the text of a letter from Jewish South Africans, many 750 prominent in broadcasting, journalism and the arts, as well as students and community activists, calling for a… Read more »
November 14, 2023
Africa: Finding Scientific and Innovative Ways to Accelerate Women's Healthcare
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Healthcare for women is moving forward, from having their sexual and reproductive rights left out of many countries' policies to having access to contraceptives and health services… Read more »
Africa: 'If Africa Prospers, America Prospers' - New Prosper Africa Leader British Robinson Speaks [interview]
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Prosper Africa Coordinator British Robinson participated in the AGOA Forum, where it was agreed that the Act should be renewed, and the draft reauthorisation was made public, but… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: WHO Paid Sexual Abuse Victims U.S.$250 Each In DR Congo - Report
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Dr. Gaya Gamhewage, the physician in charge of the World Health Organization's attempts to stop sexual abuse, went to the DR Congo in March 2023 to deal with the largest-known sex… Read more »
Madagascar: Presidential Contenders Demand Election Boycott in Madagascar
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Six well-known contenders for president of Madagascar said that they want to abstain from this week's elections, exacerbating the nation's already dire political situation, eNCA… Read more »
East Africa: Burying The Hatchet - Kenya's President Ruto, Sudan Leader Abdel Burhan Agree to Support Peace Talks
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President William Ruto of Kenya and Sudanese leader Abdel Fattah al-Burhan reached an agreement to endorse the Jeddah peace process aimed at resolving the conflict in Sudan,… Read more »
South Africa: Hailstorm Hits Gauteng, Weather Service Says More to Come - South African News Briefs - November 14, 2023
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Congo-Kinshasa: Over 20 Killed in Militant Attack on DR Congo Village
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At least 20 people were killed in an armed raid in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) late on Sunday, November 12, Al Jazeera reports. Read more »
November 13, 2023
Mali: Fighting Erupts as Army Closes on Tuareg Rebel Town
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Amidst rumors of fighting with Tuareg rebel and separatist organizations, Mali's army claims to be closing in on the northern town of Kidal. Civilians have started fleeing the city… Read more »
South Africa: Iconic Esther Mahlangu BMW Art Car to Return Home After 32 Years
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The world-renowned Esther Mahlangu BMW Art Car, which has not been in South Africa since its local reveal in 1991, is expected to return to its home soil next year, reports IOL. Read more »
South Africa: Calls for Probe into Claims of Lavish Spending on Presidential Jet - South African News Briefs - November 13, 2023
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November 11, 2023
South Africa: Sensational South African Musicians Tyla, Musa Nominated For Grammy Awards 2024
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South African stars Tyla and Musa Keys have both been nominated in the Best African Music Performance category, for the Grammy Awards 2024, Eyewitness News reports. Read more »
November 10, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Militia Leader Lumbala to Appear In French Court
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Roger Lumbala, 65, a former DR Congo militia leader, will stand trial in France on charges of crimes against humanity. On Monday, November 6, 2023 an investigating judge reportedly… Read more »
Ghana: Outrage After 300-Year-Old Tree Cut Down
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Ghanaian authorities have launched a manhunt for the people who cut down a famous 300-year-old kola tree, which was believed to have healing powers, BBC reports. Read more »
South Africa: Army to Fight Illegal Mining. Price Tag? Nearly Half a Billion Rand - South African News Briefs - November 10, 2023
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November 09, 2023
Ethiopia: Ethiopian Army Regains Control of Lalibela World Heritage Site After Fano Withdrawal
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The Ethiopian army has regained control of Lalibela, following a pull-out by a regional armed militants Fano on November 9, 2023 who had overrun much of the historic town on… Read more »
South Africa: Veteran Actor Dr John Kani Awarded Prestigious UK Honour
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Veteran actor and playwright Dr John Kani has been bestowed with the prestigious Order of the British Empire (OBE) for his exceptional contribution to drama. The honour was… Read more »
South Africa: Key Witnesses in Police Torture Trial Gunned Down Outside Court - South African News Briefs - November 9, 2023
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November 08, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Fighting Cuts Power Supply to DR Congo's Goma
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Due to a surge in rebel warfare in the area, the major power lines to the city of Goma in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo have been severed, cutting off power to… Read more »
Sudan: Saudi Arabia Hosts Sudan Peace Talks, Falls Short of Ceasefire
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Conflicting groups in Sudan have not agreed upon an instant ceasefire, indicating that violence would likely continue despite efforts by mediators to call for a ceasefire and… Read more »
South Africa: Sewage Spillage Mars Soweto Marathon - South African News Briefs - November 8, 2023
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Africa: Choosing Innovation Over Inertia To Achieve a Smoke-Free Future [guest column]
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In a not-so-distant future, the world envisions a time when smoking becomes obsolete—where demand for cigarettes has withered away and smokers have either quit tobacco and… Read more »