November 14, 2023
East Africa: Burying The Hatchet - Kenya's President Ruto, Sudan Leader Abdel Burhan Agree to Support Peace Talks
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President William Ruto of Kenya and Sudanese leader Abdel Fattah al-Burhan reached an agreement to endorse the Jeddah peace process aimed at resolving the conflict in Sudan,… Read more »
South Africa: Hailstorm Hits Gauteng, Weather Service Says More to Come - South African News Briefs - November 14, 2023
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Congo-Kinshasa: Over 20 Killed in Militant Attack on DR Congo Village
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At least 20 people were killed in an armed raid in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) late on Sunday, November 12, Al Jazeera reports. Read more »
November 13, 2023
Mali: Fighting Erupts as Army Closes on Tuareg Rebel Town
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Amidst rumors of fighting with Tuareg rebel and separatist organizations, Mali's army claims to be closing in on the northern town of Kidal. Civilians have started fleeing the city… Read more »
South Africa: Iconic Esther Mahlangu BMW Art Car to Return Home After 32 Years
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The world-renowned Esther Mahlangu BMW Art Car, which has not been in South Africa since its local reveal in 1991, is expected to return to its home soil next year, reports IOL. Read more »
South Africa: Calls for Probe into Claims of Lavish Spending on Presidential Jet - South African News Briefs - November 13, 2023
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November 11, 2023
South Africa: Sensational South African Musicians Tyla, Musa Nominated For Grammy Awards 2024
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South African stars Tyla and Musa Keys have both been nominated in the Best African Music Performance category, for the Grammy Awards 2024, Eyewitness News reports. Read more »
November 10, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Militia Leader Lumbala to Appear In French Court
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Roger Lumbala, 65, a former DR Congo militia leader, will stand trial in France on charges of crimes against humanity. On Monday, November 6, 2023 an investigating judge reportedly… Read more »
Ghana: Outrage After 300-Year-Old Tree Cut Down
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Ghanaian authorities have launched a manhunt for the people who cut down a famous 300-year-old kola tree, which was believed to have healing powers, BBC reports. Read more »
South Africa: Army to Fight Illegal Mining. Price Tag? Nearly Half a Billion Rand - South African News Briefs - November 10, 2023
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November 09, 2023
Ethiopia: Ethiopian Army Regains Control of Lalibela World Heritage Site After Fano Withdrawal
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The Ethiopian army has regained control of Lalibela, following a pull-out by a regional armed militants Fano on November 9, 2023 who had overrun much of the historic town on… Read more »
South Africa: Veteran Actor Dr John Kani Awarded Prestigious UK Honour
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Veteran actor and playwright Dr John Kani has been bestowed with the prestigious Order of the British Empire (OBE) for his exceptional contribution to drama. The honour was… Read more »
South Africa: Key Witnesses in Police Torture Trial Gunned Down Outside Court - South African News Briefs - November 9, 2023
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November 08, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Fighting Cuts Power Supply to DR Congo's Goma
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Due to a surge in rebel warfare in the area, the major power lines to the city of Goma in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo have been severed, cutting off power to… Read more »
Sudan: Saudi Arabia Hosts Sudan Peace Talks, Falls Short of Ceasefire
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Conflicting groups in Sudan have not agreed upon an instant ceasefire, indicating that violence would likely continue despite efforts by mediators to call for a ceasefire and… Read more »
South Africa: Sewage Spillage Mars Soweto Marathon - South African News Briefs - November 8, 2023
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Africa: Choosing Innovation Over Inertia To Achieve a Smoke-Free Future [guest column]
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In a not-so-distant future, the world envisions a time when smoking becomes obsolete—where demand for cigarettes has withered away and smokers have either quit tobacco and… Read more »
November 07, 2023
Africa: A Call to Reframe the Inequitable Global Poverty Definition [guest column]
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When some people living in the Global North hear of the poverty level of less than $2 per day by the United Nations and extreme poverty line of $2.15 per day as defined by the… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Govt Wants Referendum on Amhara, Tigray Disputes
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Ethiopia's government announced plans to resolve the territorial dispute between the Amhara and Tigray regions through a referendum, BBC reports. Read more »
South Africa: Residents Go Without Power for Days in Ekurhuleni Suburbs - South African News Briefs - November 7, 2023
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November 06, 2023
Africa: Ghanaian American Named Executive Director for President's Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement in the United States [guest column]
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The White House has named Ghanaian-American Deniece Laurent-Mantey as executive director of the President's Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement in the United States. Read more »
Madagascar: Electoral 'Manipulation' - Madagascar's Opposition Asks for French Intervention
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Madagascar's Collectif des 10 - 10 of the 13 contenders for the presidential election - wrote a two-page letter condemning the alleged manipulation of the electoral process by… Read more »
Africa: Sacked Africa Staff Say Twitter Ghosted Them, Want to Take Elon Musk to Court
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Fired employees of Twitter (now known as X) are threatening to file a lawsuit against the business for allegedly not providing the promised redundancy money, BBC reports. Read more »
South Africa: NSFAS Blames Universities for Failing to Pay Students' Allowances
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Nearly 100,000 students have not yet received their November allowances, according to the State's National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS), since their schools have not yet… Read more »
Guinea: Former President Camara Back in Jail After Prison Break
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Calm has returned to Conakry on Sunday after the escape of four prisoners. Three of them, including former president Dadis Camara, returned to their cells on Saturday night. But… Read more »
