March 13, 2019
Ethiopia: Pilot of Ethiopian Airlines Plane Reported Flight Control Problems - CEO
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The pilot of Ethiopian Airlines flight ET 302 had "flight control problems" shortly before the fatal crash, the company's chief executive has told CNN. Read more »
March 12, 2019
Africa: What Having New U.S. Official for Africa Means for the Continent
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While on a visit to Kigali, Tibor P. Nagy, Jr, the Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of African Affairs, has introduced a new official and the role he will play on the… Read more »
March 11, 2019
South Africa: Spy Report - Former President Zuma Hits Back at Panel
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Former President Jacob Zuma has used his Twitter account to hit back at a report that says that elements of the State Security Agency were used to fight factional African National… Read more »
March 10, 2019
Ethiopia: Ethiopian Airlines Flight to Nairobi Crashes
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An Ethiopian Airlines flight from Addis Ababa crashed en route on Sunday morning, leaving no survivors, the airline has announced. Read more »
March 08, 2019
Africa: Engaging Religious & Traditional Leaders Is Crucial If We Are To Achieve SDG5 By 2030 [guest column]
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More than half a century after most African states gained independence, and despite many becoming modern states, traditional religion and culture continue to play a critical role… Read more »
South Africa: I'm Walking Away Before I Die - Babes Wodumo
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Enough is enough - Bongekile Simelane, popularly known as Babes Wodumo, has revealed that she no longer wants to stay in an abusive relationship with Mampintsha. Read more »
South Africa: How Do Women in Newsrooms #BalanceforBetter? [blog]
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Sethi Ncube attended Google South Africa's Women in Media brunch, and walked away with these thoughts... Read more »
March 07, 2019
Zimbabwe: Govt Hires Trump Lobby Firm to Represent it in Washington
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The Zimbabwean government has hired a lobby firm to represent it in Washington, Politico reports. Read more »
March 06, 2019
Africa: Exciting Breakthrough for TB Prevention Announced by Pan-African Health Organization
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Ten million people around the world became sick with tuberculosis (TB) in 2017. The World Health Organization calls it "the world's deadliest curable disease". Read more »
Cameroon: U.S. and Europe Turn Up the Heat on Govt
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The international community continues to pressure President Paul Biya and his government to respect human rights and address the security crisis in the country. On March 4 and 5,… Read more »
March 05, 2019
Cameroon: Maurice Kamto vs Paul Biya - What the AU Proposed [analysis]
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An AU delegation met with the Cameroonian government after discussing solutions to the post-election stalemate with Movement for the Renaissance of Cameroon (MRC) opposition leader… Read more »
Ethiopia: British Museum to Return Lock of Hair from Emperor Tewodros II
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A British museum says it will return a lock of hair that the Ethiopian government considers a national treasure. Read more »
Southern Africa: Major New Study Points Way to Cut HIV Infections
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Visiting people in their homes to offer them HIV tests, and referring those who test positive to local clinics, can significantly reduce new infections in a community, according to… Read more »
March 02, 2019
Nigeria: Remembering 'Well-Disguised Nigerian' Jean Herskovits
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Dr. Jean Herskovits (1935-2019), who died on February 5, was widely recognized as a foremost expert on Nigeria who came to know and love the country and its people over five… Read more »
Rwanda: Symbion Sells Stake in Rift Valley Power Projects
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Extraction of methane gas could reduce deadly danger to lakeside populations as well as fuel development. Read more »
March 01, 2019
Sudan: President Al Bashir Delegates Powers as Head of Ruling Party to Deputy
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Sudanese President Omar Al Bashir has delegated his powers and authority as head of the ruling National Congress Party to its deputy head, Ahmed Mohamed Haroun, until the party's… Read more »
February 28, 2019
Congo-Kinshasa: U.S.$80 Million Raised to Fight Ebola, More Needed
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The World Bank, supported by Japan, Germany and Australia, has allocated up to U.S. $80 million in grants over the next six months to help fight Ebola in the Democratic Republic of… Read more »
Senegal: Macky Sall Wins Another Presidential Term
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Senegal's incumbent president, Macky Sall, has been re-elected for another term. Read more »
Egypt: At Least 25 Die in Train Crash at Cairo Station
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A speeding train crashed into a barrier at Cairo's main train station on Wednesday, causing its fuel tank to explode and triggering a huge fire, officials told Associated Press. Read more »
February 26, 2019
Africa: Africa Poised to Tackle Hygiene and Sanitation
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The 2019 African Conference on Sanitation took place at in Cape Town, South Africa, from February 20 to 22 Up for discussion? The role of local authorities as key actors in aiding… Read more »
Ghana: Former President Steps In to Direct Traffic at Busy Junction
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Former Ghanaian President Jerry John Rawlings parked his car and stepped into the middle of the Accra-Aflao road to direct traffic, Ghana Web reports. Read more »
February 22, 2019
Cameroon: Abducted Journo Ambe MacMillan Freed - Reports
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Abducted Cameroonian journalist Ambe Macmillan has been released, according to reports. Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Collision Between Acid Truck and Bus Leaves At Least 18 Dead
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At least 18 people were killed when a truck laden with industrial acid collided with a bus, sources say. Read more »
February 21, 2019
Zimbabwe: Reserve Bank Introduces New 'RTGS' Currency
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Zimbabwe will now allow its surrogate currency, bond notes, and electronic funds to float freely against other major currencies, the Associated Press reports in an article carried… Read more »
February 20, 2019
Africa: Finding Solutions for Sanitation Problems in Africa
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Access to proper sanitation and hygiene continues to prove a challenge to African countries. Following the success of previous conferences, the African Ministers' Council on… Read more »
