July 03, 2017
Sudan: Economy Ready For Take-off After U.S. Sanctions - Govt
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Sudan's government is confident that they are ready to enter the African and international markets when the U.S. sanctions – frozen for the past six months – are… Read more »
June 30, 2017
Central African Republic: Long Story, Short - The Hows and Whys of the Conflict in CAR [blog]
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The current armed conflict in the Central African Republic (CAR) began in 2012 when rebel groups from the north of the country came together as the Seleka (alliance), launched a… Read more »
June 27, 2017
Africa: Ross Outlines Trump's Commercial Policy Toward Africa [blog]
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Last week in a speech to the U.S.-Africa Business Summit sponsored by the Corporate Council on Africa, Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross signaled that there would be continuity in… Read more »
June 26, 2017
Africa: Making Things Happen at the Bank - 'Not a Talk Shop' - Akin Adesina [interview]
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Dr. Akinwumi Adesina is focusing on five areas to achieve the African and global goals for a prosperous continent since becoming president of the African Development Bank… Read more »
Africa: Adesina Named 2017 World Food Prize Winner - the 'Nobel' of Agriculture
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Akinwumi Adesina, president of the African Development Bank, has been named the winner of this year's World Food Prize. Read more »
Africa: Changing Perceptions on Display at U.S.-Africa Business Summit in DC
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"We must change the lenses with which we look at Africa from the traditional development mindset to an investment mindset," Akinwumi Adesina, president of the African Development… Read more »
June 23, 2017
Gabon: Who's Got the Funk? Ali Bongo's Got the Funk!
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French magazine Jeune Afrique has revealed the secrets of some African presidents before they took power, reports Cameroon Info. Read more »
June 22, 2017
South Africa: No Visa Yet - Will Singer Babes Wodumo Attend #BETAwards?
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Did nursing the disappointment of the SAMA awards lead to Babes Wodumo missing out on her U.S. visa? Read more »
South Africa: Cici Not Dropping Charges Against Arthur Mafokate
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Cici has released a press statement, dismissing claims that she has dropped assault charges against her boss and alleged romantic partner Arthur Mofokate. Read more »
June 21, 2017
South Africa: Battle for President - Does Dlamini-Zuma Stand Chance Against Ramaphosa? [blog]
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In South Africa the constitution does not allow for its citizens to choose a president. It relies solely on a few men and women who are nominated into the inner circle of the… Read more »
Algeria: Man Jailed For Dangling Baby From Window
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An Algerian man who held a baby out of a 15th-floor window in order to gain Facebook likes has been jailed, reports Al Arabiya English. Read more »
June 20, 2017
Uganda: Does Museveni Know What 'Friends With Benefits' Are? [blog]
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President Yoweri Museveni, speaking at the official birthday celebration of Queen Elizabeth II in Kampala, has described their relationship as "friends with mutual benefits". Read more »
June 19, 2017
South Africa: Public Protector Makes Waves With State Capture, Apartheid Bailout Reports
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Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane has said that President Jacob Zuma's court bid to to set aside a report that probed alleged "state capture" by his friends, the Gupta family,… Read more »
Africa: Cote d'Ivoire Players Attend Cheick Tiote's Funeral in Abidjan
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Former Ivory Coast team-mates of Cheick Tiote - including Kolo Toure, Wilfried Bony and Salomon Kalou - attended his funeral service in Abidjan at the weekend. Read more »
June 13, 2017
South Africa: Former Opposition Leader Zille Apologises for Colonialism Tweets
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Helen Zille will retain her position of Western Cape Premier despite her removal from key bodies in the Democratic Alliance. This comes after she apologised unreservedly to the… Read more »
June 12, 2017
South Africa/Nigeria: They Lost The Match, But Did Eagles Win the Twitter War Against Bafana?
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Nigerian fans were left fuming as Bafana Bafana sealed their historic victory against the Super Eagles. Read more »
June 08, 2017
South Africa: TV Presenter Johann Botha Killed in Armed Robbery
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Popular presenter Johann Botha was shot during a robbery at a bar in the Maboneng Precinct in Johannesburg. The owner of the bar was also killed, according to a tweet by Pretoria… Read more »
June 07, 2017
South Africa: Reports of Deaths as #CapeTownStorm Intensifies
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The storm in Cape Town has claimed the lives of five people, including a 60-year-old man. Read more »
June 06, 2017
Africa: allAfrica Under the Weather - Office Closing for #CapeStorm
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The Cape Town office for AllAfrica Global Media will be closed on June 7, 2017, after the South African Weather Service issued a warning of mudslides, flash flooding, hail and… Read more »
June 05, 2017
South Africa: Easy Ways to Save Water Around the House
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It's World Environment Day and the Western Cape continues to battle severe drought. Residents can do their part by employing these water-saving tips to help ease the strain on… Read more »
South Africa: That Man in the Tornado Photo is South African
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This photo of a man in Alberta, Canada, mowing his lawn with a dangerous-looking tornado in the background has caused a storm on social media. Read more »
Africa: Two Business Groups Aim at One Big Win for Africa [announcement]
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Two organizations aimed at strengthening the productivity, profitability and transformative power of the private sector in Africa have announced a strategic partnership. … Read more »
June 02, 2017
Africa: With or Without The US, Africa Must Push Ahead With Paris Climate Pledges [guest column]
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The decision by President Trump to withdraw the United States from the Paris Agreement on climate change will be greeted with anger, dismay and incomprehension across the African… Read more »
June 01, 2017
Ethiopia: Govt Shuts Down Mobile Internet
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Ethiopia's government offered no explanation for the national mobile internet shutdown, AFP reports. Read more »
May 29, 2017
South Africa: Zuma Escapes Again
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President Jacob Zuma has survived the latest attempt from within the ruling African National Congress to force him to step down. Read more »