May 03, 2023
South Africa: New Fund Tackles Big Challenge Throttling Independent Media - Money [interview]
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Khadija Patel, elected chairperson of the International Press Institute (IPI)'s global Executive Board, former editor-in-chief of South Africa's Mail & Guardian… Read more »
Africa: Public Interest Media Fund Launched to Safeguard Press Freedom, Democracy
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The International Fund for Public Interest Media (IFPIM) has launched the International Fund for Public Interest Media, an initiative intended to support public interest media… Read more »
South Africa: An Uncertain Future for 12,5% of World's White Rhinos
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Negotiations between the Platinum Rhino Project (PRP) and parties interested in housing what amounts to an eighth of the world's white rhino population will be held on May 5,… Read more »
South Africa: Environment Minister Says No Urgent Need to Close Coal Power Stations - South African News Briefs - May 3, 2023
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May 02, 2023
Sudan: Former Prime Minister Hamdok Lists Steps to End 'Catastrophic' Sudanese Conflict
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In a series of tweets, former Sudanese prime minister Abdalla Hamdok called on collaborative efforts to end the conflict in Sudan. Hamdok warned of a "humanitarian catastrophe" if… Read more »
Ethiopia: Dozens Arrested for Allegedly Trying to Overthrow Abiy's Government
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Ethiopian officials have arrested dozens of journalists, activists and campaigners as part of "decisive measures" against what they call extremist forces.The group of 47 people… Read more »
South Africa: Calls for Govt to Hire More Public Servants - South African News Briefs - May 2, 2023
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May 01, 2023
Namibia: Take Responsibility For Crimes Committed During Colonial Rule, UN Representatives Tell Berlin
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The governments of Germany and Namibia have come under fire from UN special rapporteurs for breaching the rights of Herero and Nama ethnic minorities by keeping them out of… Read more »
South Africa: South Africans Evacuated from War-Torn Sudan Return Home - South African News Briefs - May 1, 2023
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April 28, 2023
Uganda: Strategies Rural Communities Use to Deter Wildlife from Crops #AfricaClimateHope
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Deep in the hearts of Kibale and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, where the lush rainforests are dense, damp, and teeming with life, a delicate balance exists between humans and… Read more »
South Africa: Trailblazer Kirsten Neuschäfer Wins Golden Globe Solo Round-the-World Yacht Race
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Kirsten Neuschäfer, 39, from Gqeberha in South Africa, has won the solo around-the-world Golden Globe Race 2022 - the first woman to do so. Neuschäfer crossed the finish… Read more »
April 27, 2023
South Africa: If Putin Comes to Western Cape, We Will Arrest Him, Premier Says - South African News Briefs - April 28, 2023
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Africa: Open Parly Promotes Youth Participation in Parliament
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Youth engagement in government and participation in community development activities can be beneficial for both the community and youth development as young people can bring… Read more »
Mali: Five Principles to Guide U.S. Policy Towards Mali [guest column]
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For over a decade, Mali has struggled with violence, coups, deteriorating human rights and declining democratic credibility. Multiple sanctions imposed by the United States and its… Read more »
South Africa: KZN School Feeding Scheme Provider Withdraws, Learners Go Hungry - South African News Briefs - April 27, 2023
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April 26, 2023
South Africa: Evacuation of South Africans In Sudan Hits a Snag
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South African government's Department of International Relations and Cooperation's Deputy-Director General Clayson Monyela has said on Twitter that eight of the 77 South African… Read more »
South Africa: Ex-Eskom CEO's Investigation Into Looting 'Worthless', Says Report - South African News Briefs - April 26, 2023
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Sudan: Support Democracy to Build Peace Say Sudanese People [interview]
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Hundreds of civilians have died across Sudan, with many thousands injured since the spreading armed conflict between two competing military forces - the Sudanese Armed… Read more »
April 25, 2023
Africa: Legendary Performer, We Are The World Charity Creator Harry Belafonte Dies
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The man who came up with the idea for "We Are the World," the Grammy Award-winning charity single that raised money for famine relief in Africa and protested against… Read more »
South Africa: Will the Minister With Real Powers to Fix Eskom Please Stand Up?
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In March 2023, President Cyril Ramaphosa appointed Kgosientshoa Ramokgopa as minister of electricity to help address growing power cuts (load shedding) across the country. Read more »
South Africa: Power Utility Shortlists Five Candidates for CEO Role - South African News Briefs - April 25, 2023
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Nigeria: The Atiku Bagudu Matter [opinion]
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The following is a letter from political activist and member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abu Najakku, to Bola Tinubu, the APC nominee and declared winner of… Read more »
April 24, 2023
South Africa: Eastern Cape Govt Mulls Leasing Bisho Airport to UAE Govt, Royal Family
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The UAE President and ruler of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and 500 of his entourage, including government officials, caused a stir in South Africa last… Read more »
South Africa: Bill to Manage Coalition Governments on the Cards?
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Legislation to manage coalition governments has been noted as a topic of discussion at the African National Congress's (ANC) national executive committee (NEC) meeting, Eyewitness… Read more »
South Africa: Body Burned in 'Facebook Rapist's' Cell Identified, Family to Sue State - South African News Briefs - April 24, 2023
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