April 21, 2023
Africa: What Ukraine's Nobel Peace Prize Winner Oleksandra Romantsova Said About Russia's War and its Impact on Africa [interview]
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As Africa and the world claws back from the devastating impact of the novel coronavirus pandemic, the invasion of Ukraine by Russia dealt another blow. A year later, and the… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Court Rules Meta Has Case to Answer Over Unfair Layoffs, Blacklisting
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Facebook parent company Meta has been dealt a blow during a legal battle in Kenya where a court found that the corporation has a case to answer over its allegedly unlawful… Read more »
South Africa: Kirsten Neuschäfer On Brink of Becoming First Woman to Win Golden Globe Race
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Kirsten Neuschäfer, 39, from Gqeberha in South Africa, is participating in what is considered the greatest challenge by sailing around the world, alone, and without GPS - the… Read more »
South Africa: UAE President, Entourage Land Quietly In South Africa at East Cape Province Military Base
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The Bulembu Airport near Bisho in the Eastern Cape, which was decomissioned in the 1990s, has had a U.S.$1 million (R20 million) makeover, paid for by the United Arab Emirates… Read more »
South Africa: Electricity Minister Paints Bleak Picture of Power Supply - South African News Briefs - April 21, 2023
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April 20, 2023
Sudan: 'Worst Place To Be Is On the Road' - WHO Speaks on Emergency Civilian Aid in Sudan
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The outbreak of conflict between the commanders of the Sudan Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan prompted an emergency response by the World Health… Read more »
South Africa: Former Steinhoff Boss Markus Jooste's a No-Show as Criminal Case Opens in Germany
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Former Steinhoff CEO Markus Jooste did not attend the opening of his criminal trial in Germany on Tuesday April 18, 2023. His legal team claims that he had passport problems and… Read more »
Comoros: Comoros Slams France For Plan to Repatriate Undocumented Migrants From Mayotte
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The Indian Ocean Island nation of Comoros is urging France to stop its plans for the forced return of migrants from the neighbouring French island of Mayotte. Read more »
South Africa: Economists Warn of Pressure on Consumers as Inflation Surges - South African News Briefs - April 20, 2023
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April 19, 2023
Africa: Imagine a World Where Doctors Can Prescribe More Than Just Medication
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Welcome to a new frontier of healthcare, where unconventional therapies and interventions are changing the way we approach healing. Read more »
South Africa: President Finally Appoints New SABC Board - South African News Briefs - April 19, 2023
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April 18, 2023
Tunisia: Former Parliamentary Speaker Rached Ghannouchi Detained - Again
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Influential Tunisian Islamist leader Rached Ghannouchi, 81, was detained on Monday April 17, 2023 after a police search, Associated Pressreports. Ghannounchi's arrest has been… Read more »
Senegal: Populism and the Rule of Law [guest column]
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After 104 "intellectuals" signed a petition inviting President Macky Sall to "come to his senses", a prominent Senegalese executive launched a "one million signatures" petition… Read more »
Senegal: Senegal Musician Baaba Maal Named UN Ambassador on Desertification
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Baaba Maal, the renowned Senegalese singer-songwriter, has been appointed as a goodwill ambassador for the U.N. Convention to Combat Desertification, as reported by The Associated… Read more »
South Africa: Former Tourism Minister Derek Hanekom Appointed New SAA Interim Chair - South African News Briefs - April 18, 2023
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April 17, 2023
Burkina Faso: Soldiers, Civilian Volunteers Killed In Ambush In Northern Burkina Faso
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Unidentified assailants have killed 40 people and wounded 33 others in an attack on the army and volunteer defence forces in northern Burkina Faso, the government said in a… Read more »
South Africa: New Judge Expected to Preside Over Ex-President Zuma's Case - South African News Briefs - April 17, 2023
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April 14, 2023
Africa: The Concerning Economic Squeeze On Sub-Saharan Africa
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Growth for Sub-Saharan Africa is expected to decelerate in 2023, for the second time in a row. According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), this is partly due to a… Read more »
South Africa: 'Facebook Rapist's' Partner Reportedly Buried Coffins Filled With Sausages, Mealie Meal - South African News Briefs - April 14, 2023
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April 13, 2023
South Africa: 'Facebook Rapist' Thabo Bester, Partner Repatriated from Tanzania - South African News Briefs - April 13, 2023
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April 12, 2023
South Africa: Court, Media Delve into Actions of Alleged Accomplices in Thabo Bester Prison Escape
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Several individuals who allegedly assisted convicted Facebook rapist and murderer Thabo Bester to escape from the Mangaung maximum-security prison will face legal scrutiny.… Read more »
South Africa: Former President Mbeki Meets Ruling Party to Discuss Handling of Ramaphosa Farm Robbery
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Former president Thabo Mbeki met with top African National Congress (ANC) leaders at Luthuli House in Johannesburg yesterday. The meeting centred around a letter Mbeki had… Read more »
South Africa: Pretoria Pylon Collapse Forces Ford Plant Shutdown and Output Losses - South African News Briefs - April 12, 2023
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April 11, 2023
South Africa: Putin May Join South Africa's BRICS Summit Virtually
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The South African government has elected to consider allowing Vladimir Putin's remote attendance to the 2023 BRICS summit ion an effort to navigate the bureaucratic headache that… Read more »
South Africa: Massive Car Pile-Up Leaves Five Dead, Many Injured - South African News Briefs - April 11, 2023
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