February 28, 2024
South Africa: Ramaphosa Nominates Mandisa Maya for Chief Justice - South African News Briefs - February 28, 2024
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February 27, 2024
Burkina Faso: Dozens Killed in Attack On Mosque
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Dozens of Muslims were killed in a rural community in Burkina Faso on Sunday, the same day a deadly attack on a church left 15 people dead, Al Jazeera has reported. Read more »
Zambia: Kabwe's Stolen Breath - Legacy of Lead and the Fight for a Greener Future
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Kabwe, Zambia, once a bustling mining town, now bears the heavy weight of a toxic legacy. Read more »
Senegal: Set Poll Date or Constitutional Council May Have to Choose President - Sall
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President Macky Sall will consider asking the Constitutional Council to designate his successor, if the participants in the national dialogue do not find a consensus on the date of… Read more »
South Africa: Former Oudtshoorn Mayor Jailed for Sexual Assault - South African News Briefs - February 27, 2024
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February 26, 2024
Africa: Seizing Africa's Potential - The Urgency of Education Investment For a Thriving Future [guest column]
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South Africa: 9 Ruling Party Supporters Killed in Bus Crash After Rally - South African News Briefs - February 26, 2024
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February 23, 2024
Burkina Faso: Gunmen Killed 15 in Deadly Church Attack
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At least 15 people were killed on Sunday in an attack by gunmen on a church in Burkina Faso's north-eastern town of Essakane, the BBC has reported. Read more »
Cote d'Ivoire: Ivory Coast: Presidential pardon - 51 prisoners including General Dogbo Blé and several pro-Soro concerned
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Cote d'Ivoire President Alassane Ouattara granted presidential pardons to 51 civilians and military staff convicted of offenses committed during the post-electoral crises and for… Read more »
Senegal: President Macky Sall Calls for Talks to Set Election Date
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During his interview with the Senegalese press held on February 22, President Macky Sall made an announcement: "On April 2, my mission ends at the head of Senegal." This… Read more »
West Africa: Ecowas to Become First Subregion in World to Develop '30 by 30' Plan [guest column]
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Just over one year ago, the world came together to agree upon a landmark new deal for nature. The Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (K-M GBF) was signed into action on… Read more »
Africa: Why Investing in Teachers is Critical to the Future of Every African Child Deserves [guest column]
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2024 is the African Union year of Education, but when we step into a classroom and see more than a hundred students to one teacher, our hearts sink. Of course, we will see angelic… Read more »
February 21, 2024
Sudan: South Sudan Refugees Among Those Killed in Sudan Army Strike
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Darfur24 reports that a Sudanese army air strike left five cilivians dead and injuring several in Tadamon and the old Zariba in the city of El Daein, the capital of East… Read more »
February 19, 2024
Niger: Ecowas Prepares to Lift Sanctions on Niger - Report
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According to information from Jeune Afrique, regional organization Ecowas will lift the economic sanctions on Niger "soon" - a decision made after the coup on July 26, 2023, by… Read more »
February 14, 2024
Senegal: 'Why Should We Call for a Dialogue? Dialogue for Whom? With Whom and About What?' [guest column]
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There is a right time for everything, including dialogue, which is what President Macky Sall is calling for. A short time before the start of the electoral campaign, he has chosen… Read more »
February 13, 2024
Liberia: Liberia Gets First Woman as Defence Minister
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Retired brigadier general Geraldine George is the new Liberian defence minister - the first time a woman occupies the post, albeit in an acting capacity. President Joseph… Read more »
Senegal: More Protests, Govt Suspends Internet Again as Sall Talks National Dialogue
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The civil society collective against the postponement of the presidential election of February 25, 2024, announced the postponement of the “silent march” scheduled for… Read more »
February 12, 2024
Senegal: U.S. 'Saddened' By More Deaths During Protests Against Poll Postponement
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The U.S. expressed "pain and sadness" after the death in Senegal of two demonstrators in Senegal in clashes with the police. However, France24 and RFI puts the number of deaths at… Read more »
February 11, 2024
Tanzania: President Suluhu's Condolence Message After Former PM Lowassa's Death
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Former Tanzania PM Lowassa died in Dar es Salaam on February 10. Read more »
February 10, 2024
Senegal: Student Killed During Dakar Protests
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A young man was killed during these clashes, reports our correspondent in Dakar, Juliette Dubois. He was a student at Gaston Berger University. Read more »
Senegal: Police, Protesters Clash During Demonstrations Against Poll Postponement
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Protesters responded to the call from civil society and a coalition of political parties against President Macky Sall's decision to postpone the presidential election from February… Read more »
February 09, 2024
Africa: African Great Lakes Annual Meeting Shows Why Intercontinental Collaboration Is Essential [guest column]
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As the snow and frost and ice and seemingly inhumane levels of cold continue to plague North America in the midst of their 'arctic' winter, here in Kenya we… Read more »
Africa: War of Influence at COP 10 - The Intricate Dance Between WHO, Bloomberg Philanthropies, and Harm Reduction Advocates
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The 10th Conference of the Parties (COP10) to the World Health Organization's (WHO) Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) is currently held in Panama until February 10th,… Read more »
South Africa: Foreign Minister Pandor Says Israel Targeting Her After ICJ Genocide Case
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The South African Minister of International Relations Naledi Pandor said she's been receiving threats after the country filed a complaint against Israel at the International Court… Read more »
Africa: COP10 - The Apparent Link Between Taxation And Illicit Trade
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The 10th Conference of the Parties (COP10) to the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) is currently taking place in Panama, until… Read more »
