September 12, 2023
West Africa: Putin Discusses Niger Crisis With Malian Leader Goita
allAfrica
Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke with Mali's acting president, Assimi Goita, on the telephone, discussing issues like counter-terrorism measures and the situation in Niger,… Read more »
South Africa: Former President Jacob Zuma Dealt Double Blow By Pietermaritzburg High Court - South African News Briefs - September 12, 2023
allAfrica
Read more »
September 11, 2023
Mauritius: Why to Do Business Here - Mauritius Financial Services Minister [interview]
allAfrica
Mauritius, the Indian Ocean island-nation located off the southeast coast of continental Africa - known for powder-white beaches and luxury tourist attractions - has one of… Read more »
South Africa: Johannesburg Councillor Demands Apology After Wrongful Arrest - South African News Briefs - September 11, 2023
allAfrica
Read more »
September 10, 2023
Niger: Military Govt Accuses France of Preparing Forces for 'Intervention'
allAfrica
The military government in Niger, which seized control in July, accused France of stationing troops in various West African countries in preparation for "military intervention,"… Read more »
Senegal: President Sall Backs Prime Minister Ba for 2024 Presidential Elections
allAfrica
Prime Minister Amadou Ba was named as the ruling party's candidate for the 2024 presidential elections by Senegal President Macky Sall, France24 reports. Read more »
September 09, 2023
Morocco: More Than 600 Killed in Marrakesh Earthquake
allAfrica
Morocco’s state television reported that a 6.8-magnitude earthquake hit Morocco on Friday night, killing at least 630 people and injuring more than 320. Read more »
September 08, 2023
Mali: Militants Kill Dozens in Mali Attack
allAfrica
Mali's transitional government reported that 64 people, including numerous civilians, were killed in two strikes carried out by suspected al-Qaeda-linked militants on Thursday in… Read more »
Africa: Children Call on Leaders to Put Them First in Climate Action #AfricaClimateHope
allAfrica
"We do not want adults to feel sorry for us. We want to be included in finding solutions," said Phillipa Cride Dole, a young climate activist and child advocate from Sierra Leone. Read more »
Uganda: Ugandan Drug Regulator Found HIV Drugs in Meat But Kept Quiet
allAfrica
Members of Uganda's National Drug Authority (NDA) shocked MPs before the House Committee on HIV/AIDS when they admitted that they were aware of the possibly fatal abuse of… Read more »
South Africa: Comedian Trevor Noah to Get R33 Million for Tourism Advert - South African News Briefs - September 8, 2023
allAfrica
Read more »
September 07, 2023
Africa: Global Financial Architecture Needs to Prioritise Africa's Climate Adaptation Needs - AfDB #AfricaClimateHope
allAfrica
Africa contributes less than 4% of global greenhouse gas emissions, yet it suffers some of the worst effects of rising global temperatures. Read more »
South Africa: Joburg Councillor, Police Officer Implicated in Alleged Hijacking of Police Building
allAfrica
One of the 23 suspects in an alleged Johannesburg building hijacking is a councillor for the city, News24 reports, and another suspect is allegedly a police officer. The raid is a… Read more »
Sudan: Burhan Orders Sudan Paramilitary Group RSF to Disband
allAfrica
Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, general commander of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and chairman of the Transitional Sovereign Council of Sudan, issued a constitutional proclamation… Read more »
Africa: Carbon Pricing Key to Africa's Climate Action, EU and U.S. Say
allAfrica
You cannot protect the environment unless you empower people, inform them, and help them understand that these resources are their own, that they must protect them - Wangari… Read more »
Zambia: Former Zambian First Lady Arrested For Alleged Theft
allAfrica
Police in Zambia arrested Esther Lungu, the wife of former president Edgar Lungu, Bloomberg reports. Read more »
South Africa: Karpowership Agrees to Donate Game Farm in Power Plant Deal With Govt
allAfrica
Karpowership agreed to purchase and donate a game farm to a provincial wildlife authority in an effort to speed up permission for one of the three gas-fired power stations it plans… Read more »
South Africa: Police Say They Have Found Gun Used to Kill Rapper AKA - South African News Briefs - September 7, 2023
allAfrica
Read more »
Gabon: Former President Free to Travel Abroad, Junta Says
allAfrica
Gabon’s former president, Ali Bongo Ondimba, has been released, the military junta ruling the country has said. Read more »
September 06, 2023
Africa: UN Chief Guterres Calls on Africa to Become Renewable Energy Superpower #AfricaClimateHope
allAfrica
This continent is rich in renewable energy potential. Read more »
Africa: Lawsuit Likely as CAF Cancels Biggest TV Broadcast Deal
allAfrica
The Confederation of African Football (Caf) may possibly start another expensive legal proceeding after unilaterally terminating its current largest broadcast agreement with Qatari… Read more »
Sudan: Fighting Doubles Numbers of Displaced People, to Seven Million, Says UN
allAfrica
This year's conflict in Sudan has displaced 3.8 million people within the country, nearly doubling internal displacement, the UN migration agency said Tuesday. Read more »
South Africa: Mozambique Asks Why South Africa Has Not Taken Up Electricity Offer - South African News Briefs - September 6, 2023
allAfrica
Mozambique 'Frustrated' At Lack of Action on Electricity Read more »
September 05, 2023
Africa: African Leaders Gather for Climate Summit, Eyeing Common Ground #AfricaClimateHope
allAfrica
The world is facing an unprecedented climate crisis. Read more »
South Africa: Suspended Public Protector Mkhwebane Wanted to Return to Work Despite Ramaphosa Order
allAfrica
The Office of the Public Protector said that suspended public protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane is not an employee of the Chapter 9 institution, despite her plan to return to work,… Read more »
