April 01, 2022
Africa: Don't Turn the Page on Covid - It's Not Through with Us Yet
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As Special Envoys of the World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General on Covid-19, we have watched in dismay as the world attempts – too soon, in our opinion – to… Read more »
South Africa: What's Happening In South African News - April 5, 2022
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Burkina Faso: Verdict on Thomas Sankara's Assassination Expected Soon
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Fourteen defendants who were prosecuted on October 25, 2021 for the assassination of Burkina Faso leader Thomas Sankara in a 1987 coup, will know their fate on April 6, 2022. The… Read more »
West Africa: Junta Reacts to ECOWAS Concerns on Transition
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The Burkinabè government has responded to concerns raised at the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) heads of state summit held in Accra on March 25,… Read more »
March 31, 2022
South Africa: What's Happening In South African News - April 1, 2022
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Africa: African Refugees Fleeing Ukraine Held in Immigration Detention Facilities
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More than four million people have now fled Ukraine for neighbouring countries amidst the Russian invasion. However, black and brown students who have fled have been… Read more »
Africa: WHO Prioritises Maternal Mental Health in New Global Postnatal Care Guideline
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The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched its first ever global guideline to support women and newborns in the postnatal period – the first six weeks after birth. 50%… Read more »
Africa: Over 270,000 Covid-19 Vaccinations Administered Across Continent
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As of March 31, 2022, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 11,414,166 while over 272,758,674 vaccinations have been administered across… Read more »
South Africa: What's Happening In South African News - April 4, 2022
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March 30, 2022
South Africa: What's Happening In South African News - March 31, 2022
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Burkina Faso: Growing Call for the Release of Former President Kaboré
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The former Burkinabè president, Roch Marc Christian Kaboré has been under house arrest for two months since the coup that brought the military to power. Read more »
Africa: Confirmed Cases of Covid-19 Across Continent Near 11.5 Million
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As of March 30, 2022, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 11,411,692 while over 272,581,191 vaccinations have been administered across the… Read more »
March 29, 2022
South Africa: What's Happening In South African News - March 30, 2022
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March 28, 2022
South Africa: What's Happening In South African News - March 29, 2022
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Africa: Vaccine Nationalism Generates Inequality and Instability, Says Report
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The "rampant vaccine nationalism" of wealthy nations and corporations – which saw less than eight percent of Africans fully vaccinated against Covid-19 by the end of 2021… Read more »
Africa: Sexual Violence Soared During Covid Lockdowns, Reports Amnesty
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Coronavirus lockdowns have contributed to “soaring rates” of sexual and gender-based violence across Africa, says a new report. And “almost all actors” in… Read more »
Africa: The Mental Health Crisis Caused by Covid-19 and Conflict
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As we move into the third year of the Covid-19 pandemic, we've also seen more openness about another global crisis. The rise in stress, anxiety, depression and other mental health… Read more »
Africa: Civic Space is at Risk, But There is Hope [guest column]
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The unprovoked and unjustified attack by Russia has shocked the world. But, should we have really been surprised. The trend toward autocratic leadership that cares nothing about… Read more »
Africa: African Union Blamed for Rights Abuses in Conflicts [document]
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The African Union is partly to blame for continuing human rights abuses in Africa's conflicts, says the human rights group, Amnesty International. Read more »
March 27, 2022
Africa: United Nations Labour Agency Elects First African Head
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The United Nations agency responsible for setting international standards for the treatment of workers and improving living standards throughout the world has elected an African to… Read more »
Africa: Covid-19 Vaccinations Climb Steadily Towards 270,000 Across Africa
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As of March 27, 2022, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 11,358,704 while over 268,645,655 vaccinations have been administered across the… Read more »
March 26, 2022
Africa: Over 11.3 Million Confirmed Cases of Covid-19 Across Continent
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As of March 26, 2022, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 11,356,745 while over 268,511,306 vaccinations have been administered across… Read more »
March 25, 2022
South Africa: What's Happening In South African News - March 28, 2022
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South Africa: E-Hailing Drivers Call End to 3-Day Strike
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E-hailing drivers from Bolt, Uber, DiDi, UberEats and Indriver have gone on a national 3-day strike to demand government action in regulating the e-hailing sector. Read more »
Guinea: National Conference on 'New Institutional Framework' Begins in Guinea
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A national conference on the political way forward for Guinea, has been initiated by the ministry of territorial administration and decentralization, with the aim of building a… Read more »
