July 25, 2023
North Africa: Dozens of People Killed in Algeria Wildfires, Many Displaced
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More than 30 people have been killed in wildfires in Algeria. Among the dead are 10 troops who were combating the blaze. Hundreds of residents have been forced to flee their homes… Read more »
South Africa: There Was No Assault, Presidential Protection Officer Tells Court - South African News Briefs - July 25, 2023
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July 24, 2023
South Africa: Johannesburg Authorities Confirm Explosion Was Caused by Gas Leak
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The City of Johannesburg made a promise to restore electricity and water as soon as possible following the gas explosion on Lillian Ngoyi Street (previously Bree Street) in the… Read more »
Africa: Museveni, Kabila Blame Game Over Instability Continues
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Uganda will ask the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) for permission to increase the operational area of the two nations' combined hunt for the Allied Defence Forces… Read more »
Africa: Russia to Continue Sending Grain, Fertiliser to Africa - Putin
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Russia will replace exports of Ukrainian grain to Africa and keep supplying the continent with food and fertiliser, despite sanctions, Russian President Vladimir Putin has said. Read more »
Cameroon: Over Dozen People Dead, Scores Injured as Building Collapses in Cameroon's Largest City
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At least 16 people have died and close to 30 injured when a four-storey building collapsed onto a smaller one in Cameroon's largest city, Douala. Read more »
South Africa: South African Province Introduces Midnight Alcohol Curfew to Tackle GBV
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Liquor purchases after midnight will soon be prohibited in Limpopo as a curfew will be implemented as a result of new liquor rules that the province is adopting, The Citizen… Read more »
South Africa: Eight VIP Unit Officers to Appear in Court After Highway Assault - South African News Briefs - July 24, 2023
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July 21, 2023
South Africa: South African Govt Commits to Arresting Russian Leader Putin if He Comes to South Africa
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According to News24, the South African government confirmed that Russian President Vladimir Putin will be arrested, following an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal… Read more »
Africa: Agricultural or Food Systems Transformation - What's The Difference And Why It Matters [guest column]
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As countries grapple with the challenge of advancing their national food systems transformation pathways, agriculture ministries, which are often tasked with meeting this… Read more »
Sudan: Wagner-Linked Officials in Mali, Sudan, CAR Targeted in New Wave of UK Sanctions
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The British government imposed sanctions on 13 people and organizations in the Central African Republic (CAR), Mali, and Sudan with ties to the Wagner paramilitary group in Russia,… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Are Zimbabweans Ready to Elect a Woman President?
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In the country's election on August 23, Elisabeth Valerio, the United Zimbabwe Alliance leader, will be the only woman candidate. This comes after her papers were initially… Read more »
Rwanda: Now's Time to Act - Women Deliver 2023's Key Outcomes and Commitments
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As the saying goes, all good things come to an end. But the end of Women Deliver 2023 is not a time for sadness, but celebration. Read more »
Sudan: Yet Again, Sudan Governor Calls for Darfur to Take Up Arms
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Minni Arko Minnawi, the governor of Darfur and a former rebel commander, reiterated his appeal for residents in the area to arm themselves in self-defense, saying that the "current… Read more »
South Africa: One Person Dies in Soweto Blast Apparently Linked to Illegal Mining - South African News Brief - July 21, 2023
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July 20, 2023
Africa: The Gender Nutrition Gap - A Looming Crisis #WD2023
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In Africa, the fight against malnutrition and food insecurity has long been a pressing issue. But while significant progress has been made, a glaring disparity persists - the… Read more »
Sudan: Climate Crisis Exacerbates Gender Inequality and Conflict in Sudan #WD2023 [interview]
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Sudan is facing a perfect storm of conditions that are leading to famine - with conflict, political unrest, the climate emergency, and COVID-19 all adding fuel to the fire. This is… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia's Youth - A Beacon of Hope Amid Ongoing Conflict #WD2023
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Somalia's youth are facing a crisis. Read more »
Namibia: Parliament Backs Anti-Gay Bill Despite Supreme Court Ruling
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In what the LGBTIQ+ community views as an unlawful assault, Namibia's upper chamber of parliament enacted a law on July 19 outlawing same-sex marriages and penalising anyone who… Read more »
Malawi: Malawi Can Become a Leader on Gender Equality [guest column]
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Recent employment numbers from Malawi this week say that roughly 91 percent of the total population is unemployed relying on the remaining nine percent to support the… Read more »
Africa: This is How to Save 14 Billion Litres of Breastmilk [guest column]
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Recent research published in the journal Frontiers in Public Health shows that annually, 14 billion liters of breast milk that could be produced to feed babies is not due to… Read more »
South Africa: Tavern Owners Ordered to Demolish Floor Where 21 Young People Died - South African News Briefs - July 20, 2023
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July 19, 2023
Africa: One Woman's Roar Against Sexual Violence in African Schools #WD2023
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In the fight against sexual violence against children in Africa, one name stands out: Kanga Rasi. Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Signs U.S.$1.9 Billion Mining Deal With UAE
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The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)'s national mining corporation and the United Arab Emirates agreed to a $1.9 billion contract to develop at least four mines in the… Read more »
South Africa: Putin Not Coming to South Africa For BRICS Summit - Presidency
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Vladimir Putin, the president of Russia, won't be attending the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) Summit in Johannesburg in August, the presidency said. Read more »
