June 06, 2019
Sudan: UN to Remove Some Civilian Staff - For Now
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The United Nations is temporarily removing some civilian staff from Sudan because of the security situation in the country, Reuters reports from the United Nations. Read more »
June 05, 2019
Africa: 'Uprooting the Seeds of Conflicts, Violence Key in Achieving Peace in Africa' [interview]
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AllAfrica speaks to the Founder and Executive Director for African Youth Initiative Network (AYINET), Victor Ochen who was born in northern Uganda. Ochen spent 21 years as a… Read more »
Africa: Educate Africa's Youth to Build Peace Peace Centre Leader [interview]
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As AllAfrica examines issues of peacebuilding in Africa, in collaboration with African media partners, researchers and research organizations, in an effort to give voice and… Read more »
Sudan: Death Toll Rises as China, Russia Block UN Action
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The number of people killed since security forces stormed a protest camp outside the Defence Ministry in central Khartoum has risen to 60, according to a Reuters report quoting… Read more »
June 04, 2019
Sudan: Why the World Should Back Democracy in Sudan and How [guest column]
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For nearly six weeks, since Sudan’s military relented in the face massive civilian protests and removed longtime dictator Omar al-Bashir from power, the country has been… Read more »
South Africa: Caster Semenya Can Compete Again - For Now
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Switzerland's top court has temporarily suspended International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) rules that oblige athletes including double Olympic champion Caster… Read more »
June 03, 2019
Africa: Gender Inequality is Dangerous to Our Health And it is Time We Address it [guest column]
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Unbiased health systems are necessary for effective and efficient health care delivery. Their strength is fundamental to achieving universal health coverage, a target of the SDGs… Read more »
Sudan: Security Forces Move to Break Up Sit-In - Demonstrators
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Sudanese security forces have moved in to break up a protest camp in the capital, Khartoum, Al Jazeera reports. Read more »
May 31, 2019
Sudan: Military Council Says Protest Site is 'Unsafe', Boots Out Al Jazeera
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Sudan's military rulers say that a protest camp in the capital has become a threat to the country's national security, Al Jazeera reports. Read more »
May 30, 2019
South Africa: Caster Semenya Lodges Appeal Against Testosterone Ruling
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Double Olympic 800m champion Caster Semenya is to appeal a Court of Arbitration ruling against her. Read more »
May 28, 2019
Botswana: Former Botswana President Ian Khama Quits Ruling Party
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Botswana's former president Ian Khama has left the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) which has ruled since independence, citing a fall-out between him and his successor,… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Former Cricketer Henry Olonga Nails the Voice Auditions
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It seems like Henry Olonga is ready to step back into the spotlight. Read more »
Lesotho: Anthrax Alert Issued, Cattle Movement Restricted
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An alert about an outbreak of anthrax has been issued in Lesotho, the SABC reports. Read more »
Sudan: Opposition Plans to Push Ahead with Two-Day Strike
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The Sudanese alliance of opposition and protest groups said on Monday that it would push ahead with a general two-day strike starting on Tuesday, Reuters reports. Read more »
May 27, 2019
Africa: Fighting for Biodiversity, One Plant At A Time
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A small group of people are gathering with spades, buckets and plants at a local wetlands on a sunny autumn morning in Cape Town, South Africa. They're here to help the Princess… Read more »
Africa: 'We Need Development That is Good for People AND Good for the Planet' [interview]
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allAfrica's Melissa Britz spoke with an expert on the state of our planet's biodiversity and what we can do about it. Belinda Reyers, is a Professor of Sustainability Science at… Read more »
May 24, 2019
South Africa: Minister Gordhan Guilty of 'Improper Conduct', Public Protector Finds
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Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane has found Pravin Gordhan guilty of "improper conduct" over his approval of former South African Revenue Services (SARS) deputy commissioner Ivan… Read more »
Africa: How To Awaken A Giant #AfricaDay [guest column]
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This Africa Day it is fitting to reflect on Kwame Nkrumah's prescient remark "I am not African because I was born in Africa, but because Africa was born in me". Ghana's first… Read more »
South Africa: Banyana Banyana To Earn Same as Male Counterparts
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South Africa's women's national soccer team are off to the FIFA Women's World Cup in France - and for the first time will earn the same as their male counterparts. Read more »
May 23, 2019
Nigeria: Police Accused of Raiding Family Planning Clinic
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Activists in Nigeria have accused police officers of raiding a Marie Stopes clinic in Lagos on May 21. The officers reportedly "harassed the health workers and patients and took… Read more »
Eritrea: Tiffany Haddish's Eritrean Citizenship Dream Comes True
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The popular actress and comedian can now officially claim her African heritage. Read more »
Kenya: Legalizing Gay Sex is Just the Right Thing to Do [guest column]
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In the run-up to the expected judgement challenging section 162 and 165 of the Penal Code of Kenya that outlaws same-sex relationships, I am reminded of the Zulu South Africans who… Read more »
May 22, 2019
Africa: This is How Universal Health Coverage Led to Algeria Being Malaria-Free [interview]
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Algeria is now the second African country after Mauritius to be officially recognized by the World Health Organisation as malaria-free. The certification is granted when a country… Read more »
East Africa: Marine-Based 'Blue Economies' Offer Massive Potential [guest column]
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Developing ocean-based resources in areas such as fisheries, aquaculture, coastal tourism, transport and ports, mining and energy, could generate U.S. $20.8 billion a year for the… Read more »
South Africa: Ramaphosa Lives to Fight Another Day [guest column]
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South Africa's May 8 general election was never in serious doubt – the ruling ANC retained a 7 percent parliamentary majority and control of eight of the country's nine… Read more »