August 18, 2025
Tanzania: 'I Fought for My Sight, Now I Fight for Others' - Fatuma Saidi Majogo
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In the small Tanzanian village of Mbwewe, Fatuma Saidi Majogo sits on a woven reed mat, surrounded by the dusty ground and traditional huts. She has a basket and crafting materials… Read more »
Africa: All of Africa Today - August 18, 2025
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South Africa: Former Speaker Mapisa-Nqakula's Corruption Case Resumes - South African News Briefs - August 18, 2025
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August 16, 2025
West Africa: Are There "Good" Coups? The Sahel's Youth-Led Revolt Against Kleptocracy and the Illusion of Democracy [guest column]
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In recent years, a wave of military takeovers has swept across the Sahel region—Burkina Faso, Niger, and Mali—toppling long-standing regimes and sending shockwaves… Read more »
August 13, 2025
Congo-Kinshasa: U.S. Sanctions Armed Groups, Companies 'Fueling Conflict' in Eastern DR Congo
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The United States government announced new sanctions targeting armed groups involved in illegal mining and those profiting from conflict minerals in eastern Democratic Republic of… Read more »
August 12, 2025
Africa: All of Africa Today - August 12, 2025
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Chad: Opposition Leader Masra Sentenced to 20 Years in Politically Charged TrialSuccès Masra, leader of Chad’s main opposition party, was sentenced to 20 years for… Read more »
August 11, 2025
Africa: All of Africa Today - August 11, 2025
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August 09, 2025
Botswana: Botswana at a Crossroads: From Khama's Legacy to Boko's Bold Gamble – Can the Diamond State Survive Its Political and Economic Reckoning? [guest column]
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In the quiet corridors of Gaborone, where power has long been polished like a flawless diamond, a seismic shift has reshaped Botswana’s political landscape. The 2024 general… Read more »
August 08, 2025
Africa: Trump's New Rules for U.S. Govt Research Grants - What It Means for African Researchers
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U.S. President Donald Trump signed a new executive order that changes how the U.S. government awards research grants and foreign monetary assistance on August 7, 2025. The… Read more »
Africa: All of Africa Today - August 8, 2025
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South Africa: Gauteng Health Assures Medicine Availability - South African News Briefs - August 8, 2025
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August 07, 2025
Africa: All of Africa Today - August 7, 2025
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South Africa: More Witnesses to Testify in Lusikisiki Mass Murder Trial - South African News Briefs - August 7, 2025
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August 06, 2025
Ghana: Helicopter Crash Kills Several Ghanaian Govt Officials
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Several senior Ghanaian government officials have been killed in a helicopter crash, including Defense Minister Edward Omane Boamah and Environment Minister Alhaji Ibrahim… Read more »
Africa: $2.5 Billion in Funding From Gates Foundation To End Women's 'Needless Suffering'
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The largest pledge ever by the Gates Foundation for research work into "chronically underfunded areas" of women's health was announced by the foundation on Monday. The… Read more »
Africa: All of Africa Today - August 6, 2025
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South Africa: DJ Sumbody's Alleged Killer to Apply for Bail - South African News Briefs - August 6, 2025
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South Africa: The Tariff Trap - Why the Minister's Electricity Review Doesn't Mean Prices Will Fall and How Businesses Can Stay a Step Ahead [guest column]
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Last month, municipal electricity customers across South Africa were hit with an 11.32% tariff hike – just months after Eskom-direct clients faced a 12.74% increase. The… Read more »
August 05, 2025
Africa: Leveraging the Power of Diaspora in the Future of African Development [guest column]
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Every four years, a new U.S. administration brings with it a reshuffling of global priorities. Africa is often included in that process but rarely centered. While high-level… Read more »
Africa: Deep-Sea Mining May Spark Ecocide, And It Hasn't Even Begun
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The ocean comprises 70% of the planet and has a profound impact on all life on Earth. It regulates the global climate, produces most of the oxygen we breathe, absorbs carbon… Read more »
Africa: All of Africa Today - August 5, 2025
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South Africa: Four Killed in Pietermaritzburg Taxi Crash - South African News Briefs - August 5, 2025
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August 04, 2025
Africa: All of Africa Today - August 4, 2025
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Nigerian Opposition Politician Peter Obi Promises One Term Read more »
South Africa: Lusikisiki Mass Murder Trial Resumes in Court - South African News Briefs - August 4, 2025
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August 01, 2025
Africa: Trump Administration Dials Back on Trade Tariffs, But 30% Import Charges Loom for Some
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The U.S. administration eased its proposed tariffs on trade with several African countries, but charges of up to 30% will kick in on imports from four countries in the coming days. Read more »
