February 19
Niger: Ecowas Prepares to Lift Sanctions on Niger - Report
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 07
Africa: COP 10 - Health And Politics: Is There A Lack Of Transparency ?
The tenth Conference of Parties (COP 10) of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) meeting on the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) is currently underway in… Read more »
February 05
Senegal: Mobile Internet Cut to 'Break Tension'
To break the tension perceptible in Senegal and particularly in Dakar since the postponement of the presidential election, the country's authorities decided to take measures,… Read more »
February 02
Africa: 'We're Drowning in Plastic - We Need More Plastics Treaties'
From January 23 to 25, South Africa hosted the first in-person meeting of international Plastics Pacts with twelve (of the fourteen) national and regional Plastics Pacts meeting. Read more »
February 01
South Africa: Global Call to Combat Plastic Pollution Intensifies During South African Gathering
In a world drowning in plastic waste, a revolution is brewing. From January 23 to 25, South Africa played host to a groundbreaking meeting of international Plastics Pacts,… Read more »
January 30
Africa: Climate-Smart Farming Gets Funding Boost at COP28, But Small Farmers Still Struggle
Despite not securing a phase-out of fossil fuels, COP28 witnessed a historic focus on food. The summit saw over $7 billion in funding commitments, as well as a pledge by 152… Read more »
South Africa: Ruling Party Suspends Zuma's Membership to Preserve Party Integrity - South African News Briefs - January 30, 2024
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January 23
South Africa: Treasury Circles February 21 for Budget Speech - South African News Briefs - January 23, 2024
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January 22
South Africa: 70 Petrol Stations Busted Selling Dodgy Diesel - South African News Briefs - January 22, 2024
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January 15
Nigeria: Shell Closes Nearly Century-Old Operation on Nigerian Onshore Oil Sites
British oil company Shell's increasing challenges with pipeline sabotage, lawsuits and environmental damages claims against subsidiary Shell Nigeria, may be some of the reasons for… Read more »
January 11
South Africa: Unions Demand No Job Cuts in Billionaire's Durban Port Take-Over
South Africa's strong labour unions may disrupt the proposal to sell a share in the largest container port in sub-Saharan Africa and let it be managed by the International… Read more »
January 12
South Africa: Student Union Rejects Higher Education Fee Increase Proposal - South African News Briefs - January 12, 2024
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January 10
South Africa: South Africa Braces for More Power Cuts in 2024 - South African News Briefs - January 10, 2024
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January 08
South Africa: OR Tambo Airport Customs Seize Narcotics Disguised as Art - South African News Briefs - January 08, 2024
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January 04
South Africa: Homeward Bound? Expect Delays as Traffic Soars - South African News Briefs - January 04, 2024
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January 02
South Africa: Festive Cheer Fades as Loadshedding Roars Back - South African News Briefs - January 02, 2024
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December 27, 2023
Africa: Dangote's World Class Refinery and Nigeria's Carbon Footprint
Following the delivery of two million barrels of crude oil as part of the requirements for its takeoff, the Dangote refinery will steam to an historic start in early 2024. Read more »
December 22, 2023
South Africa: Lights On! Minister Promises Load Shedding-Free Festive Season - South African News Briefs - December 22, 2023
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December 21, 2023
Angola: Angolan Billionaire's Assets Frozen in London Over Corruption Claims
Angolan billionaire and former president's daughter Isabel dos Santos lost a London court battle to prevent the freezing of £580 million ($734 million) of her assets,… Read more »
South Africa: Youth Could Be 'Game Changers' in 2024, Survey Warns - South African News Briefs - December 21, 2023
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December 20, 2023
South Africa: Platinum Miners Refuse to End Underground Sit-In
More than 2,200 Impala Platinum (Implats) mineworkers participating in an allegedly illegal strike have refused to return to the surface after their underground sit-in entered its… Read more »
South Africa: Loved Malay Cookbook Author Fatima Sydow Dies - South African News Briefs, December 20
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December 19, 2023
South Africa: Ruling Party Calls Zuma 'Ill-Disciplined' for Backing Rival New Party - South African News Briefs - December 19, 2023
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December 18, 2023
Africa: The Role of Media in the Spreading of the AfCFTA in Africa
"What Do You Know About the AfCFTA ― and Why Should the Media Care?" is the theme of an upcoming webinar organised by the APN secretariat, in collaboration with the AfCFTA on… Read more »
Guinea: Explosion Rocks Guinea Oil Terminal Causing Deaths, Injuries
A massive explosion at an oil terminal in the capital city Conakry has claimed lives and caused several injuries early today, December 18, 2023, according to BBC reports. Read more »