December 26, 2023
South Africa: Gerco van Deventer Home After 6 Years in Al-Qaeda Captivity - South African News Briefs - December 26, 2023
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December 22, 2023
Africa: Forging a Path Towards Climate-Resilient Health and NTDs Control in Africa
In the aftermath of COP28, where world leaders convened to address the pressing issue of climate change, the stark reality emerges: the realization of the vision of the "Africa We… Read more »
South Africa: Lights On! Minister Promises Load Shedding-Free Festive Season - South African News Briefs - December 22, 2023
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December 21, 2023
Angola: Angolan Billionaire's Assets Frozen in London Over Corruption Claims
Angolan billionaire and former president's daughter Isabel dos Santos lost a London court battle to prevent the freezing of £580 million ($734 million) of her assets,… Read more »
South Africa: Youth Could Be 'Game Changers' in 2024, Survey Warns - South African News Briefs - December 21, 2023
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December 20, 2023
Rwanda: France Jails Former Rwandan Doctor 24 Years For Genocide
A former Rwandan doctor, Sosthene Munyemana, 68, has been jailed for 24 years by a French court for his involvement in the 1994 genocide, according to a BBC report. Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Lengthy Delays as Voting Begins Amid Insecurity Fears
About 44 million people have the opportunity to select the next president of the Democratic Republic of Congo from a pool of 19 candidates, reports BBC News. Read more »
South Africa: Platinum Miners Refuse to End Underground Sit-In
More than 2,200 Impala Platinum (Implats) mineworkers participating in an allegedly illegal strike have refused to return to the surface after their underground sit-in entered its… Read more »
South Africa: Loved Malay Cookbook Author Fatima Sydow Dies - South African News Briefs, December 20
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December 19, 2023
Uganda: Uganda's Anti-LGBTQI+ Law Challenged in Constitutional Court
A challenge to an anti-LGBT statute that includes a 20-year jail sentence for "promoting" homosexuality and the death penalty for specific same-sex activities was brought before… Read more »
Sudan: RSF Paramilitary Seizes Control of Crucial Aid Hub
The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) said on Monday, December 18, that they took control of a Sudanese army camp east of the Hantoub Bridge as intensifying fighting continued close to… Read more »
Chad: Chad Holds Divisive Post-Coup Constitutional Referendum to End Military Rule
Chadians began voting on a new constitution in preparation for the 2024 elections, which attempts to heal political and social rifts in the oil-producing, fractured and poor… Read more »
South Africa: Ruling Party Calls Zuma 'Ill-Disciplined' for Backing Rival New Party - South African News Briefs - December 19, 2023
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December 18, 2023
Africa: Hey Neighbour Wants to Be The African Coachella
Over 60 thousand people witnessed the first-ever, 3-day Hey Neighbour music festival held in Pretoria, South Africa. U.S. Rapper Kendrick Lamar, Grammy-winning artists H.E.R and… Read more »
Tunisia: Three Killed After Collapse of Kairouan Walls, a UNESCO Heritage Site
The collapse of a roughly 30 metre section of the wall near Tunisia's Gate of the Floggers around the Old City of Kairouan has resulted in the deaths of three stonemasons, BBC… Read more »
West Africa: Ecowas Court Orders Mohamed Bazoum's Reinstatement as Niger President
On Friday, December 15, 2023 the Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) Court of Justice sitting in Abuja, ruled that ousted president of Niger, Mohamed Bazoum be… Read more »
Guinea: Explosion Rocks Guinea Oil Terminal Causing Deaths, Injuries
A massive explosion at an oil terminal in the capital city Conakry has claimed lives and caused several injuries early today, December 18, 2023, according to BBC reports. Read more »
Kenya: Diplomatic Row Brewing as Kenya Distances Self from DR Congo Militants' Alliance
Kenya has distanced itself has distanced itself from Congolese opposition figure Corneille Nanga, who formed an alliance with militants in Nairobi, leading to a diplomatic… Read more »
South Africa: Gerco van Deventer Freed After 6 Years in Al-Qaeda Captivity - South African News Briefs - December 18, 2023
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Africa: The Role of Media in the Spreading of the AfCFTA in Africa
"What Do You Know About the AfCFTA ― and Why Should the Media Care?" is the theme of an upcoming webinar organised by the APN secretariat, in collaboration with the AfCFTA on… Read more »
December 15, 2023
Kenya: Young Kenyans Demand Boycott of Israeli Products, Businesses
Kenyan youth are pushing for a national boycott of Israeli goods as a way to express their outrage over Israel's military assault on Gaza since October 7, The New Arab reports. Read more »
Senegal: Court Clears Jailed Opposition Leader Sonko for Senegal Presidential Race
A Senegalese court ruled that opposition leader Ousmane Sonko, who is currently imprisoned, be added back on the electoral roll, Al Jazeera reports. Read more »
Tanzania: Govt Confirms Death of Second Student in Israel
A Tanzanian student, Joshua Mollel, initially reported missing after a Hamas attack on an Israeli kibbutz in October 2023, has been confirmed dead by the Tanzanian government,… Read more »
South Africa: Trio Sues Over N1 Attack by VIP Unit, Demands R3 Million - South African News Briefs - December 15 2023
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December 14, 2023
Africa: What's the Big Deal About Fossil Fuels? #AfricaClimateHope
When you hear the word "fossil" what generally comes to mind? Old bones, right? The bones of dinosaurs and other animals, and maybe you'd even call to mind the ancient remains of… Read more »