May 21, 2019
Africa: Beware of China's New Colonialism [guest column]
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America is slowly awakening to the growing menace of China's plans for economic supremacy. Read more »
South Africa: Caster Semenya to Race in 3000m Event in California
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South Africa's two-time Olympic champion Caster Semenya will race the 3,000 meters at the Diamond League Prefontaine Classic in California on June 30, AFP reports. Read more »
Nigeria: To End Boko Haram Insurgency, Treat Women Returnees Well - Report
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How the Nigerian government treats the many women formerly associated with Boko Haram who have now returned to areas controlled by Abuja could play a role in ending the group's… Read more »
May 20, 2019
Africa: Huawei's Google Support Crippled After Trump Blacklist
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Several technical services between Huawei and Google have been suspended following a decision by the Trump administration to blacklist the Chinese telecoms giant, Reuters reports. Read more »
Egypt: At Least 17 Hurt as Tourist Bus Hit By Explosion
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At least 17 people were wounded in an explosion that targeted a tourist bus on its way to visit Egypt's Giza pyramids, CNN reports. Read more »
Sudan: Military, Opposition Resume Talks
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Sudan's ruling military council restarted talks late on Sunday with an alliance of protest and opposition groups, Reuters reports. Read more »
May 17, 2019
Zimbabwe: State-Owned Paper Accuses U.S. of 'Showing Hand' in Destabilisation
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The Herald, the state-owned newspaper in Zimbabwe, has carried an opinion piece saying that the United States's latest travel advisory is not about travel: rather, it "has… Read more »
Africa: Facebook Bans Israeli Firm That Ran Campaigns to Disrupt Elections
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Facebook has removed hundreds of fake pages, groups, and accounts that it says were run by an Israeli firm that was targeting countries in Africa, CNN reports. Read more »
South Africa: Peter Moyo Suspended as CEO of Insurance Giant Old Mutual
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Peter Moyo, the chief executive of Old Mutual Limited and Old Mutual Life Assurance Company Limited, has been suspended by the Old Mutual Board who said the decision was based… Read more »
May 16, 2019
Zimbabwe: U.S. Warns Travellers to 'Exercise Increased Caution'
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The United States has issued a travel warning about crime and civil unrest in Zimbabwe. Read more »
South Africa: First Black African Woman Summits Mount Everest
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South African Saray Khumalo has just reached the top of the world, becoming the first black South African to summit Mount Everest, EyeWitness News is reporting on Twitter. Read more »
May 15, 2019
Zimbabwe: Grace Mugabe Attacked Domestic Worker With a Shoe - Court Papers
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Grace Mugabe, wife of former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe, has been accused of attacking an employee at the family’s home in 2017. Read more »
May 14, 2019
Kenya: Netflix's Swahili Subtitles Has Kenyans Giggling
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One thing I have learnt is never try to make Kenyans on Twitter mad, or else they will tear you to shreds. Read more »
South Africa: Ramaphosa Will Need All The Help He Can Get to Save ANC [analysis]
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Twenty-five years after Nelson Mandela led the African National Congress to victory in South Africa's first democratic elections, the party is in danger of going the way of those… Read more »
May 13, 2019
Africa: Three Players Share EPL Golden Boot Award
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Three African players are the top goalscorers in the English Premier League this season, reports Soccer Laduma. Read more »
May 10, 2019
South Africa: 35 Smaller Parties Want Election Re-Run
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A collection of smaller parties who called for an independent audit of the electoral process have walked out of a meeting at the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) on Friday,… Read more »
South Africa: Teko Modise Retires From Professional Football
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Cape Town City (CTCFC) midfielder Teko Modise has announced his retirement from professional football. Read more »
South Africa: Ruling ANC Remains Ahead in Election Results
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At 6.30am on Friday May 10, South Africa's Electoral Commission results were showing the African National Congress in the lead, with just over 57% of the vote. Read more »
May 09, 2019
South Africa: ANC Takes Early Lead in National Elections
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At 9am on Thursday May 9, South Africa's Electoral Commission results were showing the African National Congress in the lead. Read more »
May 08, 2019
Africa: What You Need to Know About the Threats to Life on Our Planet [analysis]
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Humans are putting the survival of a million species on the line. Read more »
May 06, 2019
Niger: Scores Killed in Niamey Fuel Tanker Explosion
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More than 50 people were killed in Niamey, the capital of Niger, overnight when an tanker truck overturned and exploded, France24 reports. Read more »
Africa: 'It's Absolutely Crazy!' - Former British Official Denies Alleged Africa 'Invasion' Plan
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Former British Secretary of State for Defence Gavin Williamson has said that reports alleging he wanted to "invade Africa" were leaked to discredit him, writes The Guardian. Read more »
May 01, 2019
Africa: Why Girls' Education is Key in War Against Climate Change [guest column]
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One year ago I was on an all-female expedition to Antarctica aimed at heightening women's influence as decision-makers on issues that shape our planet. It wasn't long before I… Read more »
April 29, 2019
South Africa: Officials Wary of Illegal Tshwane Shutdown Protest
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Service delivery protests forming part of the Total Shutdown movement have returned to the streets of Tshwane, with residents citing high electricity rates and the lack of… Read more »
Zambia: Former Presidents Celebrate Kenneth Kaunda's 95th Birthday With Him
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Several former African presidents attended Dr Kenneth Kaunda's 95th birthday in Zambia on April 28. Read more »