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 »
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 »
