August 04, 2023
Mali: Activist Jailed For Criticising Mali's Military Govt
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A Malian activist was sentenced to a year in prison after she said the country's military government failed to address inflation and insecurity, according to AFP. Read more »
Senegal: #KeepitOn in Senegal - Content Regulation For a Less Divisive Future [guest column]
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Policymaking is a delicate endeavour. Designing plans which impact real people is a complex puzzle, particularly when governments are faced with balancing individual rights and… Read more »
South Africa: Western Cape Seeks State of Disaster Due to Flood Damages - South African News Briefs - August 4, 2023
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August 03, 2023
Kenya: Kenya Law Society Pours Cold Water on President's Reversal of Logging Ban #AfricaClimateHope
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Kenyan lawyers say the government has a case to answer over the recent decision to overturn a six-year ban on logging in the country's vulnerable forest areas. Read more »
Cote d'Ivoire: Former President Bedie Dies
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Cote d'Ivoire's former president Henri Konan Bedie has died, his family member has said. Bedie is considered part of the country's old guard of politicians, Al Jazeera reports. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Rights Group Worries About Escalating Violence Ahead of Polls
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A leading international human rights group has warned of escalating violence in Zimbabwe as the August 23 elections loom. Read more »
South Africa: Malema Defends Singing of Controversial Song 'Kill the Boer' - South African News Briefs - August 3, 2023
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Zimbabwe: Nation Fails to Meet Standards for Free, Fair Polls on August 23 - Rights Group [document]
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Zimbabwe has failed to establish an environment in which its forthcoming general election will meet international standards for a free and fair electoral process, says a new report… Read more »
August 02, 2023
Africa: Convening Stakeholders to Re-Engineer Media in Africa
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In response to pressing appeals from many media practitioners and stakeholders across Africa who believe a free, independent, professional and thriving media industry is essential… Read more »
South Africa: Investigation Into Deputy President's Son-in-Law's Company Underway - South African News Briefs - August 2, 2023
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August 01, 2023
Senegal: Senegal Dissolves Party of Opposition Leader Sonko Ahead of 2024 Polls
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The interior ministry of Senegal has disbanded Ousmane Sonko's political party for inciting disorder among his supporters during last month's violent protests, which resulted in… Read more »
South Africa: VIP Cops Seen Assaulting Motorists Released on Bail
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Eight police officers from the Presidential Protection Services who were caught on camera assaulting drivers on the N1 in Gauteng have been released on bail, IOL reports. When… Read more »
Niger: Military Intervention in Niger 'A Declaration of War' - Mali, Burkina Faso Govts Warn
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The military administrations of Burkina Faso and Mali issued warnings that any military action against the leaders of last week's illegal detention of the Niger president will be… Read more »
South Africa: Residents of Riverlea Demand Action Against Illegal Miners - South African News Briefs - August 1, 2023
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July 31, 2023
South Africa: Opposition Party EFF to Pay for Funeral of Fan Who Died at Rally - South African News Briefs - July 31, 2023
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July 28, 2023
Zambia/Morocco: BBC Apologizes for Asking 'Inappropriate' Question at Women's World Cup Presser
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The BBC apologised after one of its reporters asked Morocco captain Ghizlane Chebbak an "inappropriate" question during press conferences, The Evening Standard reports. Read more »
South Africa: How Infighting, Corruption Overshadow Tertiary Education In South Africa
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Some of the world's most renowned universities and coming out tops in Africa, find themselves in the news - not for academic achievement but for in-fighting,… Read more »
South Africa: Johannesburg Officials Backtrack on Gas Being Cause of Street Blast
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The cause of the deadly explosion in Johannesburg is still not known, according to authorities who had earlier said it was caused by gas, IOL reports. Read more »
South Africa: Singer Kelly Khumalo Received Calls from Meyiwa Murder Accused, Court Hears - South African News Briefs - July 28, 2023
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July 27, 2023
Africa: Ensuring a Healthy and Safe Digital Future for Young People
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In the 21st century, young people are increasingly living their lives in urban and digital spaces. Read more »
South Africa: CEOs From 115 Firms Pledge to Contribute to Economic Revitalisation
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CEOs from more than 115 top South African companies, which together employ 1.2 million people and have a market value of R11 trillion, have publicly committed to aiding the nation… Read more »
Africa: Low Turnout by African Leaders at Key Russia Summit
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Only 17 African leaders will attend Russian President Vladimir Putin's second Russia-Africa Summit which gets underway in St. Petersburg on Thursday, July 27, 2023 the Daily… Read more »
Senegal: Dozens of People Killed in Senegal Bus Crash
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A bus accident in northern Senegal has killed 24 people, including four children, President Macky Sall said. Read more »
Mali: Mali Drops French As Official Language
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Mali dropped French as its official language, more than 60 years after Bamako declared independence. The decision was made under the new constitution, which was approved on… Read more »
South Africa: State Attorney Faces Questions Over Former President Zuma's Legal Debt - South African News Briefs - July 27, 2023
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