Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Signs U.S.$1.9 Billion Mining Deal With UAE

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)'s national mining corporation and the United Arab Emirates agreed to a $1.9 billion contract to develop at least four mines in the… Read more »

Tanzania: Tanzanian Govt Ordered to Pay Australian Firm Over U.S.$100 Million

The International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) reportedly ordered the Tanzania government to pay more than U.S.$109-million to a group of companies… Read more »

Africa: Continent's Biggest Port to be Partially Privatised

In a first for South Africa's national ports business, the largest harbour in Africa, Port of Durban, will be operated and controlled in part by International Container Terminal… Read more »

Africa: Ethiopian Plane Crash Victims From UK Win Unlawful Killing Case

A coroner has determined that three British nationals who perished in an aircraft crash were unlawfully killed, BBC reports. Read more »

Uganda: Lawsuits Mount Against TotalEnergies Over Uganda Oil Projects #AfricaClimateCrisis

At least 26 Ugandans have filed a lawsuit against French oil firm TotalEnergies in Paris, France, seeking compensation for alleged human rights abuses at the company's huge… Read more »

South Africa: Former Steinhoff Boss Markus Jooste's a No-Show as Criminal Case Opens in Germany

Former Steinhoff CEO Markus Jooste did not attend the opening of his criminal trial in Germany on Tuesday April 18, 2023. His legal team claims that he had passport problems and… Read more »

Africa: AllAfrica Continental Leadership Award 2023 Winners Honoured in Rabat

The Laureates of the AllAfrica Continental Leadership Award 2023 have called for more initiatives to support the continent's women. It is in a festive atmosphere that the AllAfrica… Read more »

South Africa: Eskom's De Ruyter Leaves, Who's Next to Take Reins?

Eskom CEO Andre De Ruyter was planning on leaving embattled power utility in March 2023 but hurried his exit after an explosive interview in which he spoke on the… Read more »

Southern Africa: When Energy Crises Leave Us in the Dark, But Life Has to Go On

Power interruptions, both scheduled and unexpected, appear to be business as usual in certain African countries, including Liberia, Nigeria and Zimbabwe. Read more »

South Africa: ANC To Challenge Court Ruling on Cadre Deployment Records - South African News Briefs - February 3, 2023

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South Africa: Police Question Witnesses In Deadly KwaZulu-Natal Hostel Attack - South African News Briefs - February 2, 2023

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South Africa: Repo Rate Hike Hits Homeowners Hard - South African News Briefs - January 27, 2023

Repo Rate Hike to Hit Homeowners' Wallets Hard Read more »

Africa: How 'Fast Fashion' Causes Environmental Havoc #AfricaClimateCrisis

"Who are you wearing?" is the catchphrase at most red carpet events. But how often do we take the time to consider the clothing industry's impact on sustainability and human… Read more »

South Africa: Ruling Party Begins Disciplinary Against Dlamini-Zuma - South African News Briefs, December 16, 2022

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South Africa: Eskom Chief De Ruyter Resigns

Eskom Group's chief executive Andre de Ruyter has resigned, reports News24, as the country suffers worsening loadshedding (planned power cuts). Read more »

South Africa: 'Durban Beaches Safe' - South African News Briefs - December 2, 2022

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Africa: Negotiators at COP27 Wrangle Over Loss and Damage and Fossil Fuel Phase Out #AfricaClimateCrisis

On Gender Day African Development Bank Rallies Global Support for Women to Build Climate Resilience Read more »

Nigeria: They are Making Money but People are Dying Out There, Says Nigerian Activist #AfricaClimateHope

While global activism on the climate crisis has gained momentum, the people who are on the frontlines of these struggles - environmental human rights defenders - face the gravest… Read more »

Africa: Climate Briefs - Impose Climate Tax On Fossil Fuel Giants, Media Groups Urge #AfricaClimateCrisis

UNICEF Announces New Child-Centered Climate Initiative to Prevent Disasters Read more »

Africa: Climate Briefs - Funding for Solar, Infrastructure and Warning Systems Announced at COP27 #AfricaClimateHope

Germany, G7 Launch 'Global Shield' Climate Finance at COP27 Read more »

Africa: 'Round 1... Fight!' - A Look at the Tekken Tournament 'Lifestyle' of South Africa, Madagascar

Video games are the largest entertainment medium in the world, according to data from Felix Richter on Statista. These days, gaming communities are as varied as the genres they… Read more »

East Africa: East African Crude Oil Pipeline - Communities Left in the Cold #AfricaClimateCrisis

The East African Crude Oil Pipeline Project (EACOP) will transport oil produced from Uganda's Lake Albert oilfields to the port of Tanga in Tanzania, where the oil will then be… Read more »

East Africa: Multi-Billion Crude Oil Pipeline Bulldozing Ahead Despite Stiff Opposition #AfricaClimateCrisis

Africa is rich in clean energy sources, such as sun and wind, but despite this abundant sunshine, ideal for renewable energy production, the continent relies heavily on crude oil.… Read more »

South Africa: 19 Bodies Found at Krugersdorp Mine - South African News Briefs - November 3, 2022

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South Africa: Public Servants Issue Strike Notice - South African News Briefs - November 1, 2022

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