March 16, 2023
South Africa: Public Sector Strike Ends As Govt, Unions Reach Settlement - South African News Briefs - March 16, 2023
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March 15, 2023
South Africa: Ramaphosa Must Step Down to Prevent Looting During National Shutdown, Malema Says - South African News Briefs - March 15, 2023
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South Africa: National Assembly Passes Bill to Criminalise Hate Speech and Hate Crimes
The National Assembly has finally passed the bill introduced five years ago that would criminalise hate speech and hate crimes. Read more »
South Africa: Tributes Pour in for Renowned Jazz Singer Gloria Bosman - South African News Briefs - March 15, 2023
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March 14, 2023
South Africa: New Cabinet Minister's Degree Investigated Amid Fraud Claims - South African News Briefs - March 14, 2023
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March 13, 2023
South Africa: Public Sector Union Vows to Intensify Strike
The National Education, Health and Allied Workers Union (Nehawu) has vowed to intensify the public service workers' strike which began last Monday and caused chaos at public… Read more »
Liberia: Action Needed to Prevent Rigging and Violence During Forthcoming Elections
As former leaders of the Press Union of Liberia, we issue this open letter appealing for collective action to prevent rigging of the October 2023 presidential and general elections… Read more »
March 09, 2023
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: Tragedy as Toddler Dies After Shelf Falls On Him - South African News Briefs - March 9, 2023
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March 06, 2023
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Reshuffles Cabinet
President Cyril Ramaphosa has reshuffled his cabinet. This comes a week after the country's deputy president David Mabuza resigned as a member of the National Assembly. … Read more »
Tunisia: Outcry Over Xenophobic Remarks Forces President Saied to Denounce Racism
Tunisia's President Kais Saied has denounced racism barely 10 days after declaring a crackdown on illegal immigration and using language the African Union deemed to be… Read more »
South Africa: About President Ramaphosa's 'Common Cold' and That Cabinet Reshuffle
President Cyril Ramaphosa's spokesperson has responded to media speculation about his health, saying: "Throughout this week, the President has attended to his duties while treating… Read more »
March 03, 2023
South Africa: Ruling Party Serves Ex Eskom CEO With Court Papers Over His Corruption Claims
ANC Secretary-General, Fikile Mbalula, has confirmed the party has served former Eskom CEO, Andre De Ruyter with court papers, following his accusations that some high level party… Read more »
March 01, 2023
Africa: Experts Call For Congo Basin Climate Science Initiative Ahead of One Forest Summit #AfricaClimateHope
Experts have called for a Congo Basin Climate Science Initiative to deploy the scientific underpinning of a forest protection plan. Attending a webinar ahead of the One Forest… Read more »
February 27, 2023
South Africa: 'Govt Not Constitutionally Obligated to Provide South Africa With Electricity' - South African News Briefs - February 27, 2023
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February 24, 2023
South Africa: Anti Illicit Funds Task Force Greylists South Africa - South African News Briefs - February 24, 2023
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February 23, 2023
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 »
South Africa: Parliamentary Speaker In First No Confidence Motion - South African News Briefs - February 23, 2023
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February 22, 2023
South Africa: Budget Speech 2023 Delivered In 'Difficult Domestic and Global Economic Environment'
South Africa's Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana delivered his 2023 budget to parliament today, against a backdrop of world economic decline, the effects of Covid-19 and the… Read more »
February 21, 2023
Burkina Faso: Death Toll In Burkinabe Army Unit Ambush Rises to 51
An attack on a Burkina Faso army unit in the north of the country on February 17, 2023 has risen to 51, reports VOA. Read more »
South Africa: Gauteng Premier Talks Tough on the Fight Against Crime - South African News Briefs - February 21, 2023
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February 20, 2023
Burkina Faso: France's Military Ends Presence In Burkina Faso
France and Burkina Faso have officially marked the end of French military operations in the West African nation, the Burkinabe armed forces said. A flag-lowering ceremony at the… Read more »
February 17, 2023
South Africa: Ramaphosa Thanks Deputy for 'Unwavering Support' - South African News Briefs - February 17, 2023
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February 16, 2023
South Africa: Warning of Another Repo Rate Hike Next Month - South African News Briefs - February 16, 2023
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February 15, 2023
South Africa: Consumer Price Index Down But Food Prices Still Rocket - South African News Briefs - February 15, 2023
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