December 01, 2023
South Africa: South African Authorities Turn to Google in Bid to Curb Crime
A spate of attacks on drivers using GPS navigation systems prompted South Africa to ask Google Maps to exclude a notorious crime hotspot. The intervention comes as the authorities… Read more »
August 02, 2023
Uganda: At Least 20 Dead After Lake Victoria Boat Capsizes
Police attributed the boat accident to overloading and poor weather conditions. Hundreds of people die in boat accidents on Ugandan lakes every year. Read more »
October 04, 2022
South Africa: German Tourist Shot Dead Near Kruger National Park
Police in South Africa are searching for suspects wanted for the killing of a German tourist who was shot dead while traveling to the world renowned Kruger game reserve. Read more »
July 29, 2022
Africa: Canada - Global Aids Conference Kicks Off Amid Fury Over Visas
Philomena Gori had a lot riding on her attendance of the 24th International AIDS Conference, which kicks off in the Canadian city of Montreal on Friday. The biennial event brings… Read more »
June 15, 2022
South Africa: Ryanair's Insensitive Afrikaans Test Ditched
Ryainair boss Michael O'Leary's announcement that his airline would stop testing South African passport holders in Afrikaans before boarding is almost as ridiculous as the test… Read more »
May 06, 2022
Africa: Africa's Tourism Operators Need Local Visitors
With international tourism still in a slump, African tour companies need local visitors to stimulate tourism. But many on the continent can't afford to travel. Read more »