December 29, 2017
South Africa: Celebrity Couple AKA, Bonang Call It Quits Again
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Popular rapper AKA has announced on Twitter that he and his girlfriend Bonang Matheba had broken up. The couple have been together for two years. Read more »
December 26, 2017
Africa: Exclusive - Turkey's President Erdo?an on Africa's Importance [interview]
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In his first interview with an African news organization, Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdo?an discussed his government’s interests and priorities with AllAfrica’s… Read more »
December 22, 2017
Africa: Turkey's President Erdogan on Africa - allAfrica's Exclusive Interview
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Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdo?an, speaking in an interview with AllAfrica ahead of a visit to three Muslim-majority African nations, has spoken out strongly against the… Read more »
December 20, 2017
Africa: Top Trump Administration Diplomat Addresses Africa's Toughest Issues [press conference]
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The current U.S. administration's top diplomat on African affairs, Acting Assistant Secretary Don Yamamoto, recently completed a 10-day trip to Somalia, Kenya, Ethiopia and Rwanda… Read more »
December 19, 2017
Congo-Kinshasa: Shortages Force Slashing of Food Rations in Kasai
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Food shortages have forced the UN World Food Programme (WFP) to slash food rations in the conflict-ridden DR Congo province of Kasai, where more than three-quarters of a million… Read more »
December 18, 2017
South Africa: Ramaphosa Wins ANC Presidency, Succeeding Jacob Zuma
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South Africa witnessed a watershed transition in political leadership today when a succession of governing party leaders who were formerly in exile or prison was replaced by a… Read more »
Africa: Africa's Health Challenge is a Human Rights Issue [guest column]
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Access to health is a human right. The Constitution of the World Health Organization states that "the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health is one of the… Read more »
South Africa: Local Movie The Wound Shortlisted for Oscars
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The Academy announced the nine films that will compete for the Oscar nomination for the best foreign-language film. Read more »
December 14, 2017
Sierra Leone: Constitutional Review Goes Up in Smoke And the People Lose Again [guest column]
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After three years of arduous work collecting, deliberating and collating views across the country for a new constitution, it looks like Sierra Leone may end up not having one… Read more »
December 13, 2017
South Sudan: Govt Declares State of Emergency
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President Salva Kiir has declared a 3-month state of emergency in the Lakes region. This comes after fighting between rival cattle herders left 170 dead and nearly 200 wounded,… Read more »
December 12, 2017
Zimbabwe: Ordinary Citizens Can and Will Now Transform Zimbabwe [guest column]
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Some have questioned whether Zimbabweans have any reason to celebrate the fall of President Robert Mugabe, and sentiments are divided over the meaning of this change to the… Read more »
South Africa: Presidency Drafts New State of Emergency Regulations - Report
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Regulations to the State of Emergency Act of 1997 have been drafted by an inter-departmental task team, according to the Rapport newspaper. Read more »
December 08, 2017
Zimbabwe: Next Up - Running Credible, Trusted Elections
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As Zimbabweans begin to look ahead to next year's elections, a survey of public opinion shows that only half the country has confidence in the country's electoral commission. Read more »
South Africa: Deputy President Ramaphosa 'Would Believe' Zuma's Rape Accuser
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During a radio interview with 702's Karima Brown, Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa said he "would believe" Fezekile Kuzwayo - also known as Khwezi - who accused President Jacob… Read more »
Africa: Magazine Announces List of 100 Most Influential Africans of 2017
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New African Magazine has announced its list of Africa's most influential people for 2017. Read more »
Egypt: Laughs for 'Third Hand' Appearing During TV Interview
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Social media users have had a good laugh at Egypt's state television station after a "third hand" was seen behind an anchor during a live interview, reports Al Arabiya. Read more »
December 07, 2017
Ghana: 'Built With Stolen Funds' Cracking Down on Corruption
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Public confidence in the Ghanaian government's fight against corruption has leaped in the last three years, a new report says. Read more »
December 06, 2017
Africa: Addis Talks Focus on How Chinese Model Can Build Industry
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The African Economic Conference has come to a close in the Ethiopian Capital, Addis Ababa, with a call for the continent to improve its infrastructure and labor force. Read more »
December 05, 2017
Africa: To Produce Food and Jobs, Africa Needs Good Governance
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"A rule of law is not just that you have rules," Professor Mushtaq Husain Khan of the University of London told a gathering of government officials and representatives of… Read more »
Africa: Governance is Key Factor for African Growth, Conference Hears
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"Governance is the reason why some nations and societies do better than others," Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn declared as he welcomed delegates to the 12th edition… Read more »
December 04, 2017
South Africa: Who Is Cyril Ramaphosa? [interview]
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This interview was first published before Ramaphosa was elected president of his party, and of the country. Read more »
December 01, 2017
South Africa: World's Largest HIV Prevention Trial Wraps Up Door-to-Door Testing
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One of the crucial aspects of the largest HIV prevention trial in the world is nearing an end, with HIV counsellors wrapping up four years of door-to-door visits to many thousands… Read more »
November 30, 2017
Ethiopia: South African University Honours Health Minister
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A South African university has lauded an Ethiopian health minister, Dr Amir Aman Hagos, for the country's "amazing progress in a number of sectors, particularly in the area of… Read more »
November 28, 2017
Ethiopia: More Than 20 People Killed in Ethiopia Clashes
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The Ethiopian government says the fatalities last week are part of "ethnic tensions between Oromo and Somalis" over a longstanding border dispute. Read more »
November 23, 2017
Africa: Building Small Businesses Creates Jobs for Africa [analysis]
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Job creation is undoubtedly one of the most pressing priorities for African countries. It is no longer feasible to rely on the public sector as the driver of employment -… Read more »