November 09, 2023
Ethiopia: Ethiopian Army Regains Control of Lalibela World Heritage Site After Fano Withdrawal
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The Ethiopian army has regained control of Lalibela, following a pull-out by a regional armed militants Fano on November 9, 2023 who had overrun much of the historic town on… Read more »
South Africa: Veteran Actor Dr John Kani Awarded Prestigious UK Honour
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Veteran actor and playwright Dr John Kani has been bestowed with the prestigious Order of the British Empire (OBE) for his exceptional contribution to drama. The honour was… Read more »
South Africa: Key Witnesses in Police Torture Trial Gunned Down Outside Court - South African News Briefs - November 9, 2023
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November 08, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Fighting Cuts Power Supply to DR Congo's Goma
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Due to a surge in rebel warfare in the area, the major power lines to the city of Goma in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo have been severed, cutting off power to… Read more »
Sudan: Saudi Arabia Hosts Sudan Peace Talks, Falls Short of Ceasefire
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Conflicting groups in Sudan have not agreed upon an instant ceasefire, indicating that violence would likely continue despite efforts by mediators to call for a ceasefire and… Read more »
South Africa: Sewage Spillage Mars Soweto Marathon - South African News Briefs - November 8, 2023
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Africa: Choosing Innovation Over Inertia To Achieve a Smoke-Free Future [guest column]
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In a not-so-distant future, the world envisions a time when smoking becomes obsolete—where demand for cigarettes has withered away and smokers have either quit tobacco and… Read more »
November 07, 2023
Africa: A Call to Reframe the Inequitable Global Poverty Definition [guest column]
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When some people living in the Global North hear of the poverty level of less than $2 per day by the United Nations and extreme poverty line of $2.15 per day as defined by the… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Govt Wants Referendum on Amhara, Tigray Disputes
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Ethiopia's government announced plans to resolve the territorial dispute between the Amhara and Tigray regions through a referendum, BBC reports. Read more »
South Africa: Residents Go Without Power for Days in Ekurhuleni Suburbs - South African News Briefs - November 7, 2023
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November 06, 2023
Africa: Ghanaian American Named Executive Director for President's Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement in the United States [guest column]
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The White House has named Ghanaian-American Deniece Laurent-Mantey as executive director of the President's Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement in the United States. Read more »
Madagascar: Electoral 'Manipulation' - Madagascar's Opposition Asks for French Intervention
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Madagascar's Collectif des 10 - 10 of the 13 contenders for the presidential election - wrote a two-page letter condemning the alleged manipulation of the electoral process by… Read more »
Africa: Sacked Africa Staff Say Twitter Ghosted Them, Want to Take Elon Musk to Court
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Fired employees of Twitter (now known as X) are threatening to file a lawsuit against the business for allegedly not providing the promised redundancy money, BBC reports. Read more »
South Africa: NSFAS Blames Universities for Failing to Pay Students' Allowances
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Nearly 100,000 students have not yet received their November allowances, according to the State's National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS), since their schools have not yet… Read more »
Guinea: Former President Camara Back in Jail After Prison Break
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Calm has returned to Conakry on Sunday after the escape of four prisoners. Three of them, including former president Dadis Camara, returned to their cells on Saturday night. But… Read more »
Senegal: Papito Kara Dies on Illegal Boat Heading to Spanish Canary Islands
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Senegal is reeling after the death of Pape Ibrahim Gueye, better known as Papito Kara on social networks. Known for his humorous press reviews, Papito Kara died aboard an illegal… Read more »
South Africa: Gold One Mine Speeds Up Disciplinary Action Against Workers
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Gold One has elected to speed up disciplinary action against 34 miners suspected to be responsible for an alleged hostage situation, The Sowetan reports. Read more »
South Africa: Opposition Leader Malema Calls for Springboks to be Renamed - South African News Briefs - November 6, 2023
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November 03, 2023
Africa: AGOA Crucial in Advancing Africa's Industrial Development - South Africa's Ramaphosa
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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa acknowledged that this year's AGOA Forum is taking place at a time when the world is facing difficulties from climate crisis… Read more »
South Africa: 20 Injured As Restaurant Balcony Collapses in Cape Town - South African News Briefs - November 3, 2023
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November 02, 2023
Uganda: Entrepreneur Turns Waste into Opportunity, One 'Briquette' at a Time #AfricaClimateHope
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Isaac Ndyamuhaki, a young Ugandan entrepreneur with a background in forestry, is passionate about using solutions to help communities become more resilient to shocks like… Read more »
Zambia: Govt Cuts Former President Lungu's Retirement Benefits
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The Zambian government withdrew retirement benefits and privileges from former President Edgar Lungu after his decision to return to active politics, according to BBC. Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Canadian Startup Wins DR Congo Methane Rights Despite Failing Criteria - Report
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Alfajiri Energy Corporation, a Canada-based start-up operated from a private home, was selected by the Democratic Republic of Congo government to extract methane from the country's… Read more »
South Africa: Gauteng Churches Consider Going Cashless to Cut Crime - South African News Briefs - November 2, 2023
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November 01, 2023
Africa: The Privilege of a Simple Walk in the Forest [guest column]
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This week, we welcome King Charles to Kenya, on his first visit to the Commonwealth since his Coronation. In Nairobi’s Karura Forest, the lungs of our city that my mother,… Read more »
