March 04, 2024
South Africa: Ex-President Mbeki Denies Apartheid Prosecution Interference - South African News Briefs - March 4, 2024
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March 01, 2024
Africa: Global Terrorist Killings in 2023 - Burkina Faso Suffers in First Place [interview]
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The Institute for Economics and Peace has released its latest report on the state of terrorism around the world. The 2023 report, dubbed the Global Terrorism Index, shows a… Read more »
South Africa: Textile Artist Lizette Chirrime Launches Fashion Line in Cape Town
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Renowned Mozambican abstract textile artist Lizette Chirrime is showing her first artistic fashion line in Cape Town, South Africa, as the first presentation by Art Africa of their… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa's Online Election Talk Heats Up
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South Africa's online election conversation is heating up - and key points and concerns are emerging, according to the Centre for Analytics and Behavioural Change (CABC). Read more »
South Africa: 3 Dead in Braamfontein Shooting, Police Seek Suspects - South African News Briefs - March 1, 2024
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February 29, 2024
South Africa: New Palace for Zulu King Amid Legal Dispute - South African News Briefs - February 29, 2024
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South Africa: State Opposes Bail for AKA, Tibz Murder Accused in Durban Court
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In a high-profile case, the State has declared its intention to oppose bail for the seven men accused of murdering renowned rapper Kiernan "AKA" Forbes and his friend, Tebello… Read more »
February 28, 2024
Africa: OCP Champions Soil Health at UN
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This week in Nairobi, Kenya, the world’s preeminent forum on environmental issues – the UN Environment Assembly is holding its sixth biennial meeting to set the global… Read more »
South Africa: Seventh Person Arrested in Connection with AKA Murder
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A seventh person has been arrested in connection with the murder of rapper Kiernan "AKA" Forbes and his friend, businessman Tebello "Tibz" Motsoane, reports News24. Read more »
Ethiopia: 'We Thought They Would Fight With Those They Came To Fight'
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Amnesty International reports that Ethiopia's National Defense Forces (ENDF) is engaged in extrajudicial executions in Bahir Dar, Amhara, and denying families the right to bury… Read more »
South Africa: Ramaphosa Nominates Mandisa Maya for Chief Justice - South African News Briefs - February 28, 2024
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February 27, 2024
Burkina Faso: Dozens Killed in Attack On Mosque
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Dozens of Muslims were killed in a rural community in Burkina Faso on Sunday, the same day a deadly attack on a church left 15 people dead, Al Jazeera has reported. Read more »
Zambia: Kabwe's Stolen Breath - Legacy of Lead and the Fight for a Greener Future
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Kabwe, Zambia, once a bustling mining town, now bears the heavy weight of a toxic legacy. Read more »
Senegal: Set Poll Date or Constitutional Council May Have to Choose President - Sall
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President Macky Sall will consider asking the Constitutional Council to designate his successor, if the participants in the national dialogue do not find a consensus on the date of… Read more »
South Africa: Former Oudtshoorn Mayor Jailed for Sexual Assault - South African News Briefs - February 27, 2024
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February 26, 2024
Africa: Seizing Africa's Potential - The Urgency of Education Investment For a Thriving Future [guest column]
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South Africa: 9 Ruling Party Supporters Killed in Bus Crash After Rally - South African News Briefs - February 26, 2024
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February 23, 2024
Burkina Faso: Gunmen Killed 15 in Deadly Church Attack
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At least 15 people were killed on Sunday in an attack by gunmen on a church in Burkina Faso's north-eastern town of Essakane, the BBC has reported. Read more »
Cote d'Ivoire: Ivory Coast: Presidential pardon - 51 prisoners including General Dogbo Blé and several pro-Soro concerned
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Cote d'Ivoire President Alassane Ouattara granted presidential pardons to 51 civilians and military staff convicted of offenses committed during the post-electoral crises and for… Read more »
Senegal: President Macky Sall Calls for Talks to Set Election Date
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During his interview with the Senegalese press held on February 22, President Macky Sall made an announcement: "On April 2, my mission ends at the head of Senegal." This… Read more »
West Africa: Ecowas to Become First Subregion in World to Develop '30 by 30' Plan [guest column]
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Just over one year ago, the world came together to agree upon a landmark new deal for nature. The Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (K-M GBF) was signed into action on… Read more »
Africa: Why Investing in Teachers is Critical to the Future of Every African Child Deserves [guest column]
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2024 is the African Union year of Education, but when we step into a classroom and see more than a hundred students to one teacher, our hearts sink. Of course, we will see angelic… Read more »
February 21, 2024
Sudan: South Sudan Refugees Among Those Killed in Sudan Army Strike
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Darfur24 reports that a Sudanese army air strike left five cilivians dead and injuring several in Tadamon and the old Zariba in the city of El Daein, the capital of East… Read more »
February 19, 2024
Niger: Ecowas Prepares to Lift Sanctions on Niger - Report
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According to information from Jeune Afrique, regional organization Ecowas will lift the economic sanctions on Niger "soon" - a decision made after the coup on July 26, 2023, by… Read more »
February 14, 2024
Senegal: 'Why Should We Call for a Dialogue? Dialogue for Whom? With Whom and About What?' [guest column]
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There is a right time for everything, including dialogue, which is what President Macky Sall is calling for. A short time before the start of the electoral campaign, he has chosen… Read more »
