March 27, 2019
Liberia: Swiss Will Try Former Rebel Leader Alieu Kosiah for War Crimes
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In a ground-breaking case, Swiss prosecutors have announced that Alieu Kosiah, a former commander of the United Liberation Movement for Democracy in Liberia (ULIMO) who was… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Tshisekedi to Meet U.S. Secretary of State on U.S. Visit
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Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi will meet U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo during the African leader's first official state visit between 3 and 5 April,… Read more »
Africa: Okorafor, Kahiu to Work on Movie Based on U.S. Author Octavia Butler's Book
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African women are making serious waves in Hollywood, and we are here for it... Read more »
Africa: Strong System, Financing 'Key' for Zambian Universal Health Coverage
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allAfrica's Nontobeko Mlambo is in Praia, Cabo Verde, for the second WHO Africa Health Forum. This year the focus is on attaining universal health coverage for the continent - here… Read more »
March 26, 2019
Africa: Making Sure ICC Victims Get Reparations, Assistance [guest column]
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March started with for two important events for the Trust Fund for Victims (TFV) of the International Criminal court (ICC). This is good news for the victims of the most heinous… Read more »
Cameroon: U.S. Govt Sanctions Biya Regime - Reports
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Reports from Cameroon say the U.S. has placed sanctions on President Paul Biya's regime. These sanctions affect over 20 military personnel, civilians, and ministers. Read more »
Africa: Young, Educated Africans Most Likely to Consider Emigrating
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While more than a third of Africans have thought about emigrating, far fewer are actually putting concrete measures in place to do so, according to a new report by Pan-African… Read more »
Africa: Millions Fear Losing Their Homes Across Africa Survey
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Tens of millions of urban dwellers in Sub-Saharan Africa live in fear of losing their homes against their will, a new study says. Read more »
South Africa: State Drops One Culpable Homicide Charge Against Duduzane Zuma
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A state prosecutor has told the Randburg Magistrate Court that the State will no longer be prosecuting Duduzane Zuma on one of his two charges of culpable homicide following new… Read more »
March 25, 2019
Africa: What We Need to Get Healthcare for All Africans [interview]
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Leaders and policy makers, ministries of health and finance, inter-governmental agencies, the private sector, civil society organizations and members of the media are… Read more »
Africa: Here's How 24 Teams Qualified For 2019 AFCON
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The full line-up for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations has been completed, after the final fixtures on March 24. Read more »
South Africa: Africa Over Moon as AKA, Stonebwoy Win at the Kids Choice Awards
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Just in case you didn't watch the Kids Choice Awards this year, we'll catch you up on the winners... Read more »
March 22, 2019
Ethiopia: Boeing Charged Extra for Safety Features - Report
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The New York Times is reporting that the downed Ethiopian and Indonesian 737 MAX jets may have lacked "two notable safety features" - because manufacturer Boeing charges extra for… Read more »
March 20, 2019
Southern Africa: How Cyclone Idai is Playing Out
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Cyclone Idai has caused widespread devastation across south-east Africa. We've listed some key facts on the situation. Read more »
South Africa: Former Kaizer Chiefs, Maritzburg United Goalkeeper Arthur Bartman Dies
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Former Kaizer Chiefs and Maritzburg United goalkeeper Arthur Bartman has died at the age of 46, Sport24 reports. Read more »
March 19, 2019
South Africa: Power Utility, Govt in 'Race Against Time' to Stave Off National Blackouts
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The government and Eskom have entered the planning phase for Stage 5 and Stage 6 load shedding in order to prevent the national grid from collapsing, according to a report from… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Rhumba Maestro Koffi Olomide Guilty of Rape
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The popular rhumba and soukous maestro Koffi Olomide has been found guilty of statutory rape of one of his former dancers when she was 15. Read more »
March 15, 2019
Africa: Fridays With Fatima - What Can the Media Do to Promote Peacebuilding? [interview]
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Fatima Madaki, introduced in the first episode of Fridays with Fatima, works with Search for Common Ground Nigeria, which focuses on peacebuilding in Nigeria's communities, where… Read more »
Africa: 'Exciting' News in Fight Against Drug-Resistant TB
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In an important step in the fight against strains of tuberculosis which resist conventional treatments, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has agreed to review urgently a… Read more »
Africa: Crash Victims' Families May Sue Boeing - Report
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The families of the 157 people who died in the Ethiopian Airlines plane crash on Sunday may sue the aircraft manufacturer, Boeing and its insurers, for compensation to the tune of… Read more »
Mozambique: Crowdfunding Campaign Launched to Help Flood Victims
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A crowdfunding campaign has been launched to support the victims of floods that have left dozens dead and thousands displaced. Tropical cyclone Idai battered Mozambique's coastal… Read more »
March 14, 2019
Ghana: Renowned Composer and Musicologist Kwabena Nketia Dies
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The man described as Africa's premier ethnomusicologist and composer, Emeritus Professor Joseph Hanson Kwabena Nketia, has died, reports GhanaWeb. Read more »
South Africa: 'I Want Those Combi Courts!' - Leaked Audio Lands Official in Hot Water
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A leaked recording of Gauteng Sports and Recreation MEC Faith Mazibuko allegedly threatening her staff with dismissal if they failed to build 'combi courts' (a contraction of… Read more »
Ethiopia: Families Visit Ethiopian Airlines Crash Site
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The families of those who died on board the Ethiopian Airlines flight 302 have been allowed to visit the site for the first time, al Jazeera reports. Read more »
March 13, 2019
Cameroon: Top U.S. Official Reveals Behind the Scenes Talks on Anglophone Crisis
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"My heart breaks for Cameroon. Every day people are dying, and every day people are suffering," said Assistant Secretary for African Affairs Tibor Nagy when asked about his message… Read more »
