Africa: Promise of Health for All Hangs in the Balance – A Call to Action

Halfway to the target date for the realisation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, the promise of health for all hangs in the balance, making it more important… Read more »

Zimbabwe: How Long Can Zimbabwe Go With FIFA Suspension in Place?

Football is the most popular sport in Zimbabwe although, in recent years, supporters have lost interest in the national league, primarily as a result of the underwhelming… Read more »

South Africa: Former Mozambican Finance Minister Faces Extradition to U.S. After Failed South African Court Bid

South Africa's Constitutional Court has blocked an attempt by former Mozambican finance minister Manuel Chang to stop his extradition to the U.S. where he faces charges of grand… Read more »

Ethiopia: Buckingham Palace Rejects Request to Return Ethiopian Prince's Remains

Buckingham Palace has declined a request to repatriate the remains of Prince Alemayehu, an Ethiopian royal who was buried at Windsor Castle in the 19th century. Read more »

Africa: French-Senegalese Director Ramata-Toulaye Sy Makes Waves at Cannes 2023

French-Senagalese film director and screenwriter Ramata-Toulaye Sy, 36, is the sole first-timer at Cannes 2023 - among seasoned film directors - vying for the coveted Palm d'Or at… Read more »

Southern Africa: Zimbabwe's Woes Affecting Rest of Region - Chissano

The crisis in Zimbabwe is having “terrible consequences” for the whole of Southern Africa by delaying the building of roads, railways and power lines, says former… Read more »

Nigeria: Unmasking Corruption - Examining Nigeria's 2023 Election Fallout

Nigeria transitioned to democracy in 1999, despite the persistence of insecurity, extreme poverty, and endemic corruption. Nevertheless, the country has conducted six national… Read more »

South Africa: Govt Seeks 'Technicalities' to Avoid Fallout if Putin Visits - South African News Briefs - May 18, 2023

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Africa: The Global Health System Needs a Re-Think

The world is facing significant demographic changes. In addition, we are more at risk for new infectious outbreaks than ever before. Climate change threatens to make all these… Read more »

South Africa: Diplomatic Spat Over 'Russian Weapons Transfer' Rises to Cabinet Level

The South African and United States Cabinet officials responsible for foreign affairs have stepped into the diplomatic row over the alleged transfer in South Africa of weapons to a… Read more »

Africa: Will COP28 Live Up to Africa's Huge Expectations? #AfricaClimateCrisis

The climate crisis cannot afford another round of negotiations that result in dragging down efforts to address it. Read more »

Tanzania: Tanzania Tackles Eye Health Crisis Head-On with Boresha Macho Project

Millions of people are affected by a crisis that often goes unnoticed - the issue of eye health. Read more »

Africa: Keeping an Eye on Healthy Sight in Africa

Eyes are often referred to as the windows to the soul, but are unfortunately also the gateway to a growing crisis that is casting a shadow over Africa's future. Read more »

Africa: African Excellence at the Pinnacle of the NBA's Postseason

The National Basketball Association (NBA) in the United States, which has hundreds of players from across the globe - including Africa - is without a doubt the greatest level of… Read more »

Africa: Inclusive, Sustainable Trade Will Help Africa Realise Its Potential, Says Botswana's Masisi

Inclusive, sustainable trade will allow Africa to realize its full potential, Botswana's President Mokgweetsi Masisi has told the World Trade Organization (WTO). Read more »

Sudan: Former Prime Minister Hamdok Lists Steps to End 'Catastrophic' Sudanese Conflict

In a series of tweets, former Sudanese prime minister Abdalla Hamdok called on collaborative efforts to end the conflict in Sudan. Hamdok warned of a "humanitarian catastrophe" if… Read more »

Namibia: Take Responsibility For Crimes Committed During Colonial Rule, UN Representatives Tell Berlin

The governments of Germany and Namibia have come under fire from UN special rapporteurs for breaching the rights of Herero and Nama ethnic minorities by keeping them out of… Read more »

Mali: Five Principles to Guide U.S. Policy Towards Mali

For over a decade, Mali has struggled with violence, coups, deteriorating human rights and declining democratic credibility. Multiple sanctions imposed by the United States and its… Read more »

South Africa: Evacuation of South Africans In Sudan Hits a Snag

South African government's Department of International Relations and Cooperation's Deputy-Director General Clayson Monyela has said on Twitter that eight of the 77 South African… Read more »

Africa: Legendary Performer, We Are The World Charity Creator Harry Belafonte Dies

The man who  came up with the idea for "We Are the World," the Grammy Award-winning charity single that raised money for famine relief in Africa and protested against… Read more »

South Africa: Eastern Cape Govt Mulls Leasing Bisho Airport to UAE Govt, Royal Family

The UAE President and ruler of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and 500 of his entourage, including government officials, caused a stir in South Africa last… Read more »

Africa: What Ukraine's Nobel Peace Prize Winner Oleksandra Romantsova Said About Russia's War and its Impact on Africa

As Africa and the world claws back from the devastating impact of the novel coronavirus pandemic, the invasion of Ukraine by Russia dealt another blow. A year later, and the… Read more »

South Africa: UAE President, Entourage Land Quietly In South Africa at East Cape Province Military Base

The Bulembu Airport near Bisho in the Eastern Cape, which was decomissioned in the 1990s, has had a U.S.$1 million (R20 million) makeover, paid for by the United Arab Emirates… Read more »

Comoros: Comoros Slams France For Plan to Repatriate Undocumented Migrants From Mayotte

The Indian Ocean Island nation of Comoros is urging France to stop its plans for the forced return of migrants from the neighbouring French island of Mayotte. Read more »

Sudan: 'Worst Place To Be Is On the Road' - WHO Speaks on Emergency Civilian Aid in Sudan

The outbreak of conflict between the commanders of the Sudan Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan prompted an emergency response by the World Health… Read more »