August 01, 2023
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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Africa: UN Officials Urge G20 to Step Up Climate Action [press release]
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With only 125 days to go, we must use every opportunity between now and COP28 to align action and political will going forward toward the common goal of closing the gaps across all… Read more »
Africa: G20 Nations Urged to Take Climate Change Leadership [press release]
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Dr. Sultan Al-Jaber, COP28 President-Designate and Simon Stiell, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), have called upon G20… Read more »
July 26, 2023
Africa: Climate Crisis is a Chance to Build a More Just and Equitable World #AfricaClimateHope
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The climate crisis is a global challenge, but it is also an opportunity to build a more just and equitable world. Read more »
Kenya: Somalia Rejects Mediation Offer in Maritime Border Row With Kenya
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Somalia has stated that it will not accept mediation in a maritime dispute with Kenya, which was ruled by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in October 2021, according to The… Read more »
South Africa: Turkish Firm to Push Ahead With Two Power Plants Despite Environmentalists' Concerns
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Karpowership will continue its efforts to win environmental approval for the installation of two ship-mounted power plants in South African ports, Bloomberg reports. Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Beefs Up Street Security Ahead of Francophone Games
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Concerns over the security of athletes competing in the upcoming international "Jeux de la Francophonie" or Francophone Games, have prompted the Democratic Republic of Congo to… Read more »
South Africa: Competition Tribunal Approves Takatso Aviation's Majority Stake In National Carrier
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The Competition Tribunal has accepted Takatso Aviation's proposed acquisition of a 51% holding in South African Airways (SAA), but with restrictions, including a ban on layoffs and… Read more »
Niger: President Being Held Inside Palace in What Appears to be a Coup Attempt
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President Mohamed Bazoum is being held by presidential guards in the capital's presidential palace, which has been surrounded by military vehicles since Wednesday morning, Reuters… Read more »
South Africa: Third Imported Cholera Case Identified in Durban - South African News Briefs - July 26, 2023
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July 25, 2023
Mali: U.S. Sanctions Officials in Mali Over Wagner Ties
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The U.S. has sanctioned Mali's defense minister and two military officers, accusing them of facilitating the expansion of the Russian mercenary company Wagner in the West African… Read more »
Senegal: More Than a Dozen People Dead as Boat Capsizes Off Dakar Coast
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At least 15 people drowned on July 24, 2023 when a boat carrying migrants and refugees capsized off the coast of Dakar. This is the latest tragedy involving desperate refugees… Read more »
South Africa: Power Returns to Parts of Joburg Following Gas Leak Explosion
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Power is now being restored to certain areas of the Johannesburg CBD, IOL reports. Read more »
Southern Africa: AfDB Predicts 1.6% Growth Due to Climate Change, Inflation, Rising Interest Rates
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The 2023 Southern Africa Economic Outlook, just issued by the African Development Bank (AfDB), paints a gloomy picture of the region's economic prospects. Read more »
