October 07, 2024
South Africa: Three Arrested in Lusikisiki Mass Shooting
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Three people have been arrested in connection with the mass shooting that claimed 18 lives in Lusikisiki and is set to appear in court, reports IOL. Read more »
October 04, 2024
Africa: Rwanda Struggles To Halt Spread Of Marburg Virus
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Rwandan health authorities are struggling to contain the outbreak of the deadly Marburg virus, which has claimed the lives of about a dozen people. Health Minister Sabin Nsanzimana… Read more »
Africa: Are We Losing Tree Species Before We Even Find Them?
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For more than 17 years, Alice Muchugi has led the Center for International Forestry Research and World Agroforestry (CIFOR-ICRAF) program on tree genetic resources. The… Read more »
South Africa: Please Call Me Inventor Marks 24th Anniversary with Court Battle - South African News Briefs - October 04, 2024
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October 03, 2024
Africa: Is Crop Diversity Our Lifeline Against The Climate Crisis?
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Crop diversity presents an opportunity to address some of the most pressing issues Africa faces today, such as climate impacts, biodiversity loss, and land degradation. Read more »
South Africa: Tributes Pour In for Gospel Legend Solly Moholo
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The South African music industry mourns the death of renowned gospel singer Solomon Molokoane, known as Solly Moholo, after he fell ill while on a music tour in Botswana last… Read more »
Senegal: Lions of Teranga Coach Aliou Cissé's Contract Not Extended
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Senegal's Ministry of Sport decided not to renew Aliou Cissé's contract as head of the country's national soccer team. Cissé's contract expired at the end of August,… Read more »
South Africa: Gauteng Faces Looming Water Disaster - South African News Briefs - October 3, 2024
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October 02, 2024
South Africa: Couple Receives Prestigious Award for HIV/AIDS Work - South African News Briefs - October 2, 2024
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October 01, 2024
South Africa: Online Outrage Over Joburg Mayor's Comment About Hiring Immigrants
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Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero's suggestion to hire immigrants to improve efficiency with the Johannesburg Metro Police Department was among the main online topics of conversation… Read more »
South Africa: Labour Court Rejects Appeal in Bursary Fraud Case - South African News Briefs - October 1, 2024
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Africa: We've Shown Meningitis Can Be Eliminated. Let's Do It [analysis]
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It is a deadly disease linked to high temperatures, airborne dust, and overcrowded living conditions – some of the very conditions that climate change threatens to … Read more »
September 30, 2024
Kenya: Sowing Seeds of Change on Rocky Land - A Farmer's Inspiring Journey
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"Initially, we believed nothing could come from this rocky land, but now we're successfully growing crops and preserving our seeds in a community seed bank." Read more »
Africa: The 'Forgotten Crops' that Can Save Our Food System
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Neglected crops are among the underappreciated solutions for alleviating Africa's food and climate crises. Read more »
Africa: We Know That The Status Quo is Not Working for Africa - COP29 CEO [interview]
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The COP29 summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, is expected to lay the groundwork for a new climate finance target. Read more »
South Africa: 21-Year-Old Arrested for Drug Smuggling - South African News Briefs - September 30, 2024
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September 29, 2024
Kenya: Unjust Laws Threaten Traditional Seed Practices
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In the past decade, Francis Ngiri has taken pride in conserving seeds - a responsibility he holds dear. Read more »
September 28, 2024
Africa: Lives Can Be Saved Despite Drug-Resistant Infections [guest column]
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World leaders commit to action at UN General Assembly Read more »
September 26, 2024
Senegal: Amadou Makhtar MBOW the Universalist
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Senegal woke up this Tuesday, September 24, 2024, under an overcast sky, and sad to show its mourning, following the disappearance of the patriarch, Amadou Mahtar Mbow, former… Read more »
September 24, 2024
Africa: Amadou Mahtar Mbow - former Unesco Head and 1st African to Lead a Major International Organisation
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Amadou Mahtar M'Bow, who served as the 6th Director-General of Unesco and the first African to head an international organisation, is being remembered for his leading role in… Read more »
Senegal: Decomposing Bodies Found on Boat Off Dakar Coast
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On September 22, 2024, the discovery of a dug-out canoe with at least 30 bodies was made off the coast about 70km from Dakar. The national navy was informed and Immediately… Read more »
September 20, 2024
South Africa: Former Eskom Contractor Extradited for Kusile Fraud - South African News Briefs - September 20, 2024
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September 19, 2024
Africa: Women in Low-Income Countries Bear the Brunt of Ovarian Cancer
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"But conversely, when it comes to healthcare dollars spent per capita on ovarian cancer, middle- to lower-income countries spend significantly more." Read more »
Africa: Communities at the Center - Leading the Fight to End HIV [guest column]
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The choice is clear, and the time to act is now: Trust, empower, and follow the lead of the communities we serve. Read more »
South Africa: 25 Injured in Cape Town Train Derailment - South African News Briefs - September 19, 2024
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