March 18
Niger: Niamey Revokes Military Cooperation Agreement with the United States After Tense Bilateral Talks
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The military regime in Niger on Saturday revoked "with immediate effect" the military cooperation agreement with the United States dating from 2012. The decision followed several… Read more »
March 15
South Africa: Gauteng Hospitals Haemorrhage Millions in Negligence Claims - South African News Briefs - March 15, 2024
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March 14
South Africa: Mbeki Slams Zuma's Breakaway MK Party - South African News Briefs - March 14, 2024
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March 13
Senegal: Presidential Candidates Concerned about Health, Rule of Law and Youth Employment
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The campaigning continues in Senegal with the 19 candidates for the presidential election, but at this stage - with a few weeks to go - the candidates no longer have time to go to… Read more »
South Africa: Young Voices Missing in Online Chatter as South Africans Prepare to Vote
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South Africa's upcoming elections sparked extensive online chatter, but a crucial question remains: where are the young voters? The discussions on social media, with over 450,000… Read more »
South Africa: Tshwane Cracks Down on Illegal Electricity Use in Affluent Suburbs - South African News Briefs - March 13, 2024
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March 12
South Africa: Johannesburg Residents Face Health Risks as Water Shortages Continue
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As the water shortage in certain parts of Johannesburg worsens, frustrated residents are increasingly exposed to health risks. Read more »
South Africa: Siblings Accused of AKA, Tibz Murders To Appear in Court - South African News Briefs - March 12, 2024
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March 11
South Africa: Thousands Face Second Week Without Water in Johannesburg - South African News Briefs - March 11, 2024
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March 09
Nigeria: Nigeria's Distressed Economy - Which Way Forward? [document]
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Keynote Speech at the Leadership Newspaper Group 2024 Conference and Awards. Prof. Moghalu is Chairman, Advisory Board & Board of Directors, Africa Private Sector Summit (APSS)… Read more »
March 08
Mozambique: Fear of Attacks in Northern Mozambique Triggers Mass Displacement - UN
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Attacks and fear of attacks in Cabo Delgado, northern Mozambique, have triggered the displacement of almost 100,000 people, including more than 60,000 children, in the past month,… Read more »
Ghana: Rihanna, FIFA, Guinness, Marvel, Nike - All Could Be Banned in Ghana [guest column]
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The Ghanaian Parliament has passed the so-called "Family Values" bill, an ill-informed and malicious bill which criminalizes LGBTQ+ identity, allyship, and discussion of… Read more »
South Africa: Singer Tyla Postpones World Tour Due to Injury
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Grammy-award-winning singer Tyla Seethal has canceled all her international tour dates and festival performances, citing an injury as the reason. The singer announced the news… Read more »
South Africa: Four in Court Over Disappearance of 6-Year-Old Joshlin Smith - South African News Briefs - March 8, 2024
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March 07
Zimbabwe: Corruption Not Sanctions the Cause of Zimbabwe's Economic Situation - Top U.S. Officials
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The U.S. sanctions against Zimbabwe over the past two decades are not the cause of the economic and development issues in the country, said David Gainer, Acting Deputy Assistant… Read more »
Gambia: The Gambia's Parliament Considers Lifting Ban on FGM
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The Gambian government is discussing lifting the ban on female genital mutilation (FGM) this month. Some Gambian members of parliament believe that declaring the practice illegal… Read more »
South Africa: Court to Rule on Murder of LGBTQI+ Activist Sam Mbatha - South African News Briefs - March 7, 2024
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March 06
Africa: DR Congo, Nigeria, Ethiopia Join Global Push to Stop Most Preventable Cancer
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Every two minutes, a woman dies from cervical cancer, despite the existence of effective tools, like vaccinating against the major cause of HPV to prevent the majority of… Read more »
Africa: UN Special Envoy for Road Safety Launches Global #MakeASafetyStatement in Côte d'Ivoire
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The United Nations Special Envoy for Road Safety, Jean Todt, has launched the UN Global Campaign for Road Safety for the first time in Africa, in Bouaké, Côte… Read more »
South Africa: Search for Missing 6-Year-Old Joshlin Smith Continues Amid Arrests - South African News Briefs - March 6, 2024
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March 05
Senegal: National Dialogue Report Submitted to President Sall
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Minister of the Interior Me Sidiki Kaba, presented the report resulting from the national dialogue this Monday, March 4, 2024, to the President of the Republic, Macky Sall. The… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Women Aren't Safe and Will No Longer Be Quiet [guest column]
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The Kenya government needs to listen to its people and take all necessary measures to prevent and address femicide. It is unacceptable that men kill hundreds of women each year… Read more »
South Africa: UCT Invites Disgraced Ex-Eskom Boss for 'Ethics' Lecture - South African News Briefs - March 5, 2024
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March 04
Zimbabwe: U.S Imposes Targeted Sanctions on Mnangagwa, Top Officials
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The U.S. government is terminating wide-ranging Zimbabwe sanctions that were first imposed in March 2003 and initiating targeted sanctions on three entities and 11 individuals,… Read more »
Africa: Remembering the Legacy of Malaria-Fighting Trailblazer Kent Campbell [opinion]
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Carlos 'Kent' Campbell, a respected public health physician and global health champion who died on February 20, 2024, is being celebrated by colleagues and coworkers for his… Read more »