September 30
Kenya: Sowing Seeds of Change on Rocky Land - A Farmer's Inspiring Journey
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"Initially, we believed nothing could come from this rocky land, but now we're successfully growing crops and preserving our seeds in a community seed bank." Read more »
Africa: The 'Forgotten Crops' that Can Save Our Food System
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Neglected crops are among the underappreciated solutions for alleviating Africa's food and climate crises. Read more »
Africa: We Know That The Status Quo is Not Working for Africa - COP29 CEO [interview]
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The COP29 summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, is expected to lay the groundwork for a new climate finance target. Read more »
South Africa: 21-Year-Old Arrested for Drug Smuggling - South African News Briefs - September 30, 2024
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September 29
Kenya: Unjust Laws Threaten Traditional Seed Practices
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In the past decade, Francis Ngiri has taken pride in conserving seeds - a responsibility he holds dear. Read more »
September 28
Africa: Lives Can Be Saved Despite Drug-Resistant Infections [guest column]
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World leaders commit to action at UN General Assembly Read more »
September 26
Senegal: Amadou Makhtar MBOW the Universalist
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Senegal woke up this Tuesday, September 24, 2024, under an overcast sky, and sad to show its mourning, following the disappearance of the patriarch, Amadou Mahtar Mbow, former… Read more »
September 24
Africa: Amadou Mahtar Mbow - former Unesco Head and 1st African to Lead a Major International Organisation
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Amadou Mahtar M'Bow, who served as the 6th Director-General of Unesco and the first African to head an international organisation, is being remembered for his leading role in… Read more »
Senegal: Decomposing Bodies Found on Boat Off Dakar Coast
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On September 22, 2024, the discovery of a dug-out canoe with at least 30 bodies was made off the coast about 70km from Dakar. The national navy was informed and Immediately… Read more »
September 20
South Africa: Former Eskom Contractor Extradited for Kusile Fraud - South African News Briefs - September 20, 2024
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September 19
Africa: Women in Low-Income Countries Bear the Brunt of Ovarian Cancer
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"But conversely, when it comes to healthcare dollars spent per capita on ovarian cancer, middle- to lower-income countries spend significantly more." Read more »
Africa: Communities at the Center - Leading the Fight to End HIV [guest column]
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The choice is clear, and the time to act is now: Trust, empower, and follow the lead of the communities we serve. Read more »
South Africa: 25 Injured in Cape Town Train Derailment - South African News Briefs - September 19, 2024
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September 18
Nigeria: Actress Turns Spotlight on Nigeria's Nutrition Crisis
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"I want to leave a legacy of having to be someone who championed good causes." Read more »
South Africa: Three Workers Injured After Trench Collapse - South African News Briefs - September 18, 2024
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September 17
South Africa: Stellenbosch Shuts Down Controversial Wilgenhof Residence - South African News Briefs - September 17, 2024
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September 16
Africa: U.S. Military Strategy in Africa Remains 'Partnership-Centric' - Africom's General Langley
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The head of the U.S-Africa Command (Africom) - a unit of the U.S. military responsible for operations on the continent - said the U.S. strategy on the continent will… Read more »
South Africa: Online Culture of Dismissing Women's Experiences of Violence Raises Concerns
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Online victim blaming and efforts to justify intimate partner violence are still prevalent, according to a new report by the Centre for Analytics and Behavioural… Read more »
South Africa: TikTok Exposé Leads to Restaurant Raid - South African News Briefs - September 16, 2024
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September 13
South Africa: Calls for Swift Action After Family Massacre in KwaZulu-Natal - South African News Briefs - September 13, 2024
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South Africa: Former Minister Pravin Gordhan Dies
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Anti-apartheid activist and former minister Pravin Gordhan has died, following a short battle with cancer. Read more »
September 12
Liberia: AllAfrica Mourns the Passing of Founding Board Member Richard V. Tolbert, Sr.
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The Board of Directors of AllAfrica mourns the untimely death of founding member Richard V. Tolbert, Sr. who passed away in Monrovia on September 2nd. Read more »
South Africa: Massive Abalone Bust in Western Cape - South African News Briefs - September 12, 2024
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Liberia: Hon. Richard Vacanerat Tolbert, Sr. - Obituary [document]
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Sunrise: April 12, 1950 – Sunset: September 2, 2024 Read more »
September 11
Zambia: Zambia Latest African Nation to Join UN Water Convention
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Zambia has joined the UN Water Convention to improve water management within and across its borders in response to severe drought and ongoing water scarcity, the UN has announced. Read more »
