June 24
Zimbabwe: Two Zimbabwean Referees to Officiate At Cosafa Tourney As VAR Is Set to Mark Debut
New Zimbabwe
ZIMBABWE will have two if its referees officiating at the 2024 men's Confederation of African Football (COSAFA) Cup tournament, which kicks off Wednesday. Read more »
June 23
South Africa: Trump and Zuma - - Authoritarianism, Nationalism and Inflammatory Populism [analysis]
Daily Maverick
Jacob Zuma, whose imprisonment in 2021 set off riots resulting in more than 350 deaths, bears obvious similarities to Donald Trump, whose election loss precipitated the 6 January… Read more »
Africa: Sarah Moraa, Ng'eno Strike Gold for Kenya At Africa Athletics Championships
Capital FM
Youngster Sarah Moraa and Alex Ng'eno clinched Kenya's first gold medals at the Africa Athletics Senior Championships in Douala, Cameroon with victories in the men and women's… Read more »
Nigeria: Embassy, NGO Rescue 24 Trafficked Nigerian Girls in Senegal
Premium Times
"These girls and many more are being trafficked to Senegal, through Cotonou, Benin Republic via Mali to the Senegal border for prostitution." Read more »
Malawi: New DP Usi Has 'Solid Track Record of Leadership - Comedy Is Just His Pastime'
Nyasa Times
Renowned social media influencer Onjezani Kenani says despite being a comedian in his free time, Malawians should not close their eyes to the fact that vice president Michael Usi… Read more »
Africa: Zimbabwe, Zambia Diplomatic Row Deepens Over Mnangagwa's Russia Comments
New Zimbabwe
RELATIONS between Lusaka and Harare are at their lowest following recent disparaging public utterances by President Emmerson Mnangagwa alleging the northern neighbour was going to… Read more »
Nigeria: Your Wig Could Be Poisoning You - Study Finds Pesticides and Other Toxic Chemicals in Synthetic Hair in Nigeria [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Well-groomed hair is a symbol of beauty for many black African women. Natural hair requires special care and attention, though, which can be time consuming. Wigs (human or… Read more »
Africa: An Eerie 'Digital Afterlife' Is No Longer Science Fiction. So How Do We Navigate the Risks? [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Imagine a future where your phone pings with a message that your dead father's "digital immortal" bot is ready. This promise of chatting with a virtual version of your loved one -… Read more »
Mozambique: Government Admits Huge Rise in Poverty - Mozambicans Who Are Poor Jumped From 46% to 65% in a Decade
Mozambique News Reports And Clippings
The 20-year-development plan approved by the Council of Ministers Tuesday (17 June) admits the past decade has been a disaster. "Lower than expected economic growth resulted in… Read more »
Uganda: Lubigi Evictions Were a Painful Necessity to Prevent Greater Disasters - NEMA Boss [interview]
Nile Post
NEMA boss defends leaving fuel stations and factories in wetlands but says poor people staying there will endanger the population Read more »
Nigeria: Mental Health in Nigeria - Breaking the Silence [opinion]
Premium Times
By prioritising mental health advocacy and policy reforms, Nigeria can work towards breaking the silence surrounding mental illness and building a more inclusive and supportive… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia and UN Begin Talks On Transition to UN Country Team Structure
Shabelle
In a significant step towards self-reliance and development, the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) has initiated discussions with the United Nations (UN) to transition from a… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Responds to Youth Protests Against Finance Bill 2024
Capital FM
President William Ruto has addressed the ongoing protests by Kenyan youths against the Finance Bill 2024, expressing his pride in their peaceful and united stance. Read more »
Nigeria: '50 Nigerian Lawmakers' Write Tinubu, Seek Nnamdi Kanu's Release
Premium Times
The letter calling for Nnamdi Kanu's release enjoyed bi-partisan support with lawmakers from the APC, PDP and LP signing it. Read more »
South Africa: South Africa's Art World, a Key Force in the Fight Against Apartheid
RFI
In the spring of 1994, apartheid ended in South Africa with the election of the African National Congress under Nelson Mandela's leadership. RFI interviews key activists three… Read more »
Africa: How Could Countries Finance Reparations for Historical Injustices?
RFI
Calls are mounting for governments to pay reparations for slavery, colonialism and other crimes, but such projects are often dismissed as unworkable. New research explores the… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mafikizolo's Nhlanhla On the Road to Regaining Her Hearing
New Zimbabwe
'I have had to perform around the world for the past 27 years exposed to high levels of noise during my stage performances' Read more »
South Africa: Joburg's 'Ninja School' Is Producing Security Professionals and Building Leaders
Daily Maverick
The Security Mastery Academy in the Johannesburg CBD teaches security industry skills and personal growth. Read more »
South Africa: Better Angels Prevailed - Now SA's Politicians Must Make the GNU Work [analysis]
Daily Maverick
While the 2024 elections could never top the first democratic polls 30 years ago, there is a distinct 'post-1994 feeling' to the new reality facing South Africa. Read more »
South Africa: Next Mission for the Boks - - Dominate Between World Cups [analysis]
Daily Maverick
The Springboks have won 13 (87%) of their past 15 Tests, including Rugby World Cup 2023 along the way. Can they stay at that level now? Read more »
Africa: 7 Key Takeaways From the 'Ai and the Future of Work in Africa' White Paper
Daily Trust
The recent "AI for Community Impact Summit" organised by Microsoft in Johannesburg, South Africa, buzzed with excitement. As a participant, I was particularly thrilled to witness… Read more »
Sudan: Health Ministry in El-Fashir Denounces RSF Attack On Saudi Hospital for Obstetrics and Gynecology
SNA
The Saudi Hospital for Obstetrics and Gynecology in the city of El-Fashir, on Friday morning, 6/21/2024, was subjected to artillery shelling by the terrorist rebel Rapid Support… Read more »
Mozambique: Millions of Dollars in Subsidies for Political Parties
AIM
Mozambique's National Elections Commission (CNE) expects to pay subsidies of about 260 million meticais (equivalent to over four million US dollars) to the political parties… Read more »
Mozambique: Praising Health and Smashing Education
Mozambique News Reports And Clippings
Improvements in health are notes by ENDE, while education is heavily criticised. Read more »
Mozambique: Economic Diversification is Essential But is Not Happening, Says ENDE
Mozambique News Reports And Clippings
GDP has been growing at 7% per year for two decades, yet poverty increases. Changing this requires "economic diversification", which is not happening, admits ENDE. In 2022, 75% of… Read more »