November 22, 2023
Congo-Brazzaville: Dozens Killed in Stampede at Army Recruitment Drive
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At least 31 people were killed and dozens injured at a stadium in the Republic of Congo's capital Brazzaville, Reuters quotes the government as saying on Tuesday November 21, 2023. Read more »
November 21, 2023
Africa: Plastic Pollution Crisis Deepens Despite Global Efforts [interview]
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Every year, humanity produces a staggering 430 million tonnes of plastic, two-thirds of which quickly becomes waste. This relentless tide of plastic is polluting our land, sea, and… Read more »
South Africa: Major Crisis at South Africa's Ports
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Delays in container offloading at Durban port, Richards Bay port and Cape Town port is once again highlighting the crisis at Transnet, the state-owned enterprise that oversees… Read more »
South Africa: Opposition MPs Walk Out of Hearing on Parliament Stage Storming - South African News Briefs - November 21, 2023
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November 20, 2023
South Africa: Fixing School Infrastructure Vital to Stop Learning Crisis - Equal Education Report
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November 29 marks the 10th anniversary of Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga signing the Norms and Standards for Public School Infrastructure into law. And despite this… Read more »
Mali: Mali Army Says Mass Grave Found In Kidal
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A mass grave has been found in the north-eastern town of Kidal by Mali forces who recaptured the town from ethnic Tuareg separatists on November 16, 2023. The army gave no further… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Signs Agreement for SADC Troop Deployment
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President Felix Tshisekedi of DR Congo signed an agreement in Kinshasa on November 17, 2023, that will allow for the deployment of Southern African Development Community (SADC)… Read more »
South Africa: Ramaphosa's Security Chief Dined with Game Farm Suspects - South African News Briefs - November 20, 2023
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Africa: Reclaiming the Past, Defining the Future [guest column]
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This month, I visited the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban, South Africa. It's a stunning arena that was built ahead of FIFA World Cup 2010 and named after an anti-apartheid… Read more »
November 19, 2023
Sudan: Strong African Mediation Needed to End Disastrous Conflict [interview]
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While the Global North, and some African nations, are intensely engaged with the latest outbreak of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, relatively little attention is being given to… Read more »
November 17, 2023
Rwanda: British Prime Minister Promises Emergency Legislation After Rwanda Migration Policy Blocked by UK Court
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British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak pledged to present emergency legislation verifying Rwanda's status as a secure nation. This comes shortly after the Supreme Court of the United… Read more »
Zimbabwe: More Cholera Cases Spark State of Emergency in Zimbabwe's Capital
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A cholera outbreak in Zimbabwe prompted the government to declare a state of emergency in Harare, BBC reports. Read more »
South Africa: Municipality Sues Govt, Transnet For Rail Infrastructure Negligence - South African News Briefs - November 17, 2023
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November 16, 2023
South Africa: Member of Humanitarian Organization Gift of the Givers Killed in Gaza
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Ahmed Abbasi, a member of Gift of the Givers (GOTG), a South African humanitarian aid organization known for their work around the world, was killed in Gaza today, Eyewitness… Read more »
South Africa: Extreme Weather Events Cause Surge in Insurance Claims - South African News Briefs - November 16, 2023
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November 15, 2023
Rwanda: UK Supreme Court Rejects Plan to Send Asylum Seekers to Rwanda
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The UK Supreme Court has declared the UK government's policy of sending certain asylum seekers to Rwanda illegal, BBC reports. Read more »
Kenya: Criticism Over Leaking Roofs at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
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The online community criticized Kenya's transportation minister and airports authority due to reported issues of leaky roofs at the terminals of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport… Read more »
South Africa: Govt Takes Steps to Form National Oil Company - South African News Briefs - November 15, 2023
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Rwanda: UK Top Court Will Rule on Rwanda Migrant Plan Later
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The Supreme Court of the United Kingdom said on Wednesday, October 11, that it will not rule on the government's request to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda for a few months,… Read more »
Africa: The Africa We Want - Private Sector Bill of Rights as Companion to RECs and the AfCFTA [document]
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Keynote Address by Professor Kingsley Moghalu, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Advisory Board of the Africa Private Sector Summit, at the AfCFTA Joint Private Sector Session… Read more »
South Africa: Concerned South African Jews Call for Ceasefire [document]
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Below is the text of a letter from Jewish South Africans, many 750 prominent in broadcasting, journalism and the arts, as well as students and community activists, calling for a… Read more »
November 14, 2023
Africa: Finding Scientific and Innovative Ways to Accelerate Women's Healthcare
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Healthcare for women is moving forward, from having their sexual and reproductive rights left out of many countries' policies to having access to contraceptives and health services… Read more »
Africa: 'If Africa Prospers, America Prospers' - New Prosper Africa Leader British Robinson Speaks [interview]
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Prosper Africa Coordinator British Robinson participated in the AGOA Forum, where it was agreed that the Act should be renewed, and the draft reauthorisation was made public, but… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: WHO Paid Sexual Abuse Victims U.S.$250 Each In DR Congo - Report
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Dr. Gaya Gamhewage, the physician in charge of the World Health Organization's attempts to stop sexual abuse, went to the DR Congo in March 2023 to deal with the largest-known sex… Read more »
Madagascar: Presidential Contenders Demand Election Boycott in Madagascar
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Six well-known contenders for president of Madagascar said that they want to abstain from this week's elections, exacerbating the nation's already dire political situation, eNCA… Read more »
