April 26, 2019
South Africa: DJ Black Coffee Coming for Everything at South African Music Awards
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It came as no surprise that internationally acclaimed and hardworking DJ Black Coffee scooped the most nods with five nominations. Read more »
April 25, 2019
Africa: To Achieve a Malaria-Free World, We Need Lifesaving Tools to Reach Everyone [guest column]
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As a doctor, I have seen the devastating toll of malaria firsthand. Working as a physician in my home country of Cameroon, I’ve been shocked watching once-healthy patients… Read more »
Zimbabwe: When Basic Supplies, Like Blood, Don't Reach Women Giving Birth [guest column]
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I recently received a desperate call in the middle of the night from a doctor under my supervision at a hospital where I practice, informing me that a patient's uterus had ruptured… Read more »
Southern Africa: Cyclone Kenneth Strengthening as it Heads for Coast
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Cyclone Kenneth - which is approaching the southern coast of Tanzania and northern coast of Mozambique - has been upgraded to an intense tropical cyclone by Meteo France, the… Read more »
Africa: Why Doctors Should Consider Prescribing 'Nature' to Patients [guest column]
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Imagine if Abdul in Nigeria was having severe headaches and feeling dizzy, and he went to the hospital where the doctor found his blood pressure was high. What if, in addition to… Read more »
Namibia: Namibia Pursues Malaria Elimination
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Namibia was not on the list of six African countries identified by the World Health Organization as having the potential to become malaria-free within the next two years. Read more »
April 23, 2019
Africa: Hard-Fought Rights Are Slipping Away, Says Afrobarometer
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Civic and political space is closing as governments clamp down on citizen's freedoms, says Afrobarometer in a new report. The pan-African research network, based in Accra,… Read more »
Africa: Moving From Commitment to Action Means Vaccinating All Children [guest column]
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I witnessed first-hand the devastation of Cyclone Idai in a visit to Mozambique earlier this month. The severe flooding triggered by the cyclone left the water and sanitation… Read more »
South Africa: Easter Weekend Road Death Toll Down 40% - Transport Minister
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Speaking at a roadblock at the Marianhill toll plaza in Durban on Sunday, Transport Minister Blade Nzimande has welcomed statistics indicating that Easter Weekend road fatalities… Read more »
April 21, 2019
Sudan: Talks Stop Amid Demands for Radical Change
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Sudanese who have been protesting across the country have vowed to accelerate their demonstrations until a civilian government takes power. Read more »
April 19, 2019
Southern Africa: 1.6 Million Children Still Need Urgent Assistance After Cyclone Idai
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Just over a month after Cyclone Idai tore through Southern Africa bringing devastating floods, UNICEF says the needs in Mozambique remain massive, with 1 million children in need… Read more »
Africa: How the BUILD Act Can Invigorate U.S. Economic Ties [guest column]
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Since the U.S. BUILD Act was signed into law last October, many people across Africa as well as members of the Africa Diaspora have been asking what this global initiative might do… Read more »
April 18, 2019
Sudan: Two of Al-Bashir's Brothers Arrested
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Al Jazeera has reported that Sudan's military rulers arrested two brothers of deposed President Omar al-Bashir as hundreds of people marched in the capital, Khartoum, calling for a… Read more »
Africa: 2019 Most Influential People List Features Six Africans
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Time Magazine has published its annual list of the world's most influential people - and six Africans made it on to the list, according to Ugandan website Hire The Youth. Read more »
April 17, 2019
Nigeria: Visa Horrors - U.S. Embassy Tries to Give Tips [blog]
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Have you ever been denied a visa? Read more »
Africa: Who Will Be Held Responsible for Xenophobia in South Africa? [interview]
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Human Rights Watch and the African Diaspora Forum have called for the urgent investigation and prosecution of those responsible for a spate of attacks against migrants, most of… Read more »
Africa: Innovators Working to Meet Africa's Unmet Health Needs
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An exhibition by the 30 WHO Innovation Challenge finalists was officiated by President of Cabo Verde Jorge Carlos Fonseca with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The innovators exhibited… Read more »
South Africa: Thuso Mbedu Makes History with New Hollywood Role
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She did it again... Read more »
South Africa: How An Irish Suburb Got Mixed Up in the South African Election
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An African National Congress election billboard in Port Elizabeth generated some social media amusement in South Africa on Tuesday. Read more »
South Africa: Sam Smith Stops Cape Town Show Midway Over 'Strained Voice'
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The popular singer left thousands of fans disappointed and worried after he stopped his performance midway due to voice strain. Read more »
April 16, 2019
Africa: CAF Official Fired After Accusing Boss of Corruption - Report
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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has fired a senior official after he made corruption accusations against the organization’s president, Reuters reports. Read more »
South Africa: Singer Moonchild Sets Coachella Stage on Fire
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The world definitely needs to know who Moonchild is... Read more »
April 12, 2019
Sudan: We Will Hand Power as Soon as Possible, Says Sudan's Military
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The head of the political committee of the newly established military transitional council has said in a press conference on Friday that the military has no political agenda for… Read more »
April 11, 2019
South Africa: Mnangagwa a Sellout Who Won't Finish His Term - Malema
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South Africa's Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema has lashed out at Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa for his plans to pay compensation to white farmers who… Read more »
Sudan: Sudan's Army Ousts Al-Bashir
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Sudan's military has announced that long time president Omar al Bashir has been arrested and taken to a safe place. His nearly 30 years as president of Sudan was brought to and end… Read more »