December 18, 2023
Tunisia: Three Killed After Collapse of Kairouan Walls, a UNESCO Heritage Site
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The collapse of a roughly 30 metre section of the wall near Tunisia's Gate of the Floggers around the Old City of Kairouan has resulted in the deaths of three stonemasons, BBC… Read more »
West Africa: Ecowas Court Orders Mohamed Bazoum's Reinstatement as Niger President
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On Friday, December 15, 2023 the Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) Court of Justice sitting in Abuja, ruled that ousted president of Niger, Mohamed Bazoum be… Read more »
Guinea: Explosion Rocks Guinea Oil Terminal Causing Deaths, Injuries
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A massive explosion at an oil terminal in the capital city Conakry has claimed lives and caused several injuries early today, December 18, 2023, according to BBC reports. Read more »
Kenya: Diplomatic Row Brewing as Kenya Distances Self from DR Congo Militants' Alliance
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Kenya has distanced itself has distanced itself from Congolese opposition figure Corneille Nanga, who formed an alliance with militants in Nairobi, leading to a diplomatic… Read more »
South Africa: Gerco van Deventer Freed After 6 Years in Al-Qaeda Captivity - South African News Briefs - December 18, 2023
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Africa: The Role of Media in the Spreading of the AfCFTA in Africa
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"What Do You Know About the AfCFTA ? and Why Should the Media Care?" is the theme of an upcoming webinar organised by the APN secretariat, in collaboration with the AfCFTA on… Read more »
December 15, 2023
Kenya: Young Kenyans Demand Boycott of Israeli Products, Businesses
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Kenyan youth are pushing for a national boycott of Israeli goods as a way to express their outrage over Israel's military assault on Gaza since October 7, The New Arab reports. Read more »
Senegal: Court Clears Jailed Opposition Leader Sonko for Senegal Presidential Race
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A Senegalese court ruled that opposition leader Ousmane Sonko, who is currently imprisoned, be added back on the electoral roll, Al Jazeera reports. Read more »
Tanzania: Govt Confirms Death of Second Student in Israel
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A Tanzanian student, Joshua Mollel, initially reported missing after a Hamas attack on an Israeli kibbutz in October 2023, has been confirmed dead by the Tanzanian government,… Read more »
South Africa: Trio Sues Over N1 Attack by VIP Unit, Demands R3 Million - South African News Briefs - December 15 2023
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December 14, 2023
Africa: What's the Big Deal About Fossil Fuels? #AfricaClimateHope
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When you hear the word "fossil" what generally comes to mind? Old bones, right? The bones of dinosaurs and other animals, and maybe you'd even call to mind the ancient remains of… Read more »
South Africa: Comedian Trevor Noah Takes the Grammy Stage Again!
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Get ready for another round of laughs as award-winning South African comedian Trevor Noah is officially returning as host for the 66th Grammy Awards! Read more »
South Africa: No Conclusion Yet in Probe Into Naval Submarine Deaths
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South African Navy spokesperson, Commander Theo Mabina, said an inquiry - originally scheduled to end its investigation into the deaths on the SAS Manthatisi in November 2023 - is… Read more »
South Africa: Ex-Spy Boss 'Lied' for Millions, Says Agency - South African News Briefs - December 14, 2023
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December 13, 2023
South Africa: South African Govt Eyes Nuclear Energy Despite Just Energy Transition Plans
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Minister in The Presidency responsible for Electricity Kgosientsho Ramokgopa announced that South Africa will soon begin the procurement process for some 2,500MW of nuclear… Read more »
Rwanda: UK Parliament Votes in Favour of Deportation of Asylum Seekers to Rwanda
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British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's urgent proposal to restart sending asylum seekers to Rwanda passed in parliament, overcoming a rebellion by many of his own MPs, revealing deep… Read more »
South Africa: Experts Question Govt's Return to Nuclear Energy Amid Affordability Doubts - South African News Briefs - December 13, 2023
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South Africa: South African Music Industry Bids Farewell To Chris Ghelakis [press release]
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Highly respected South African music pioneer, Chris Ghelakis, who made his life's work the promotion and celebration of the country's vibrant music scene, has died after a long… Read more »
December 12, 2023
Kenya: Kenya's Third Nationwide Power Blackout Could Be a Result of Sabotage
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The power outage that left Kenya in the dark on Sunday, December 10, 2023 may have been the result of sabotage, according to a minister, BBC reports. Read more »
West Africa: UN Peacekeeping Mission Officially Ends in Mali
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The United Nations mission concluded its ten-year deployment in Mali, as per the directive of the military administration of Mali, Al Jazeera reports. Read more »
West Africa: Niger Junta Refuses to Free Ousted President Bazoum
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The head of Niger's armed forces declined to free the country's ousted president Mohamed Bazoum in exchange for the lifting of sanctions, BBC reports. Read more »
South Africa: Durban Beaches Close as E. Coli Levels Surge After Heavy Rains
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After heavy rains in Durban, recent tests by the eThekwini Municipality and its partners, Adopt-a-River and Talbot, revealed alarming E. coli levels almost 10 times higher than the… Read more »
South Africa: Court Finds King Misuzulu's Crowning as Zulu King Unlawful
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The Zulu royal throne is on shaky ground after the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria found that President Cyril Ramaphosa failed to follow due process to recognise Misuzulu… Read more »
South Africa: Court Rules Parliament Arsonist Unfit to Stand Trial - South African News Briefs - December 12, 2023
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South Africa: Tributes Pour In for Multi-Award-Winning Musician Zahara
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Multi-award-winning singer Bulelwa Mkutukana, popularly known as Zahara, has passed away at a Johannesburg hospital. Read more »
