February 27
Senegal: Set Poll Date or Constitutional Council May Have to Choose President - Sall
President Macky Sall will consider asking the Constitutional Council to designate his successor, if the participants in the national dialogue do not find a consensus on the date of… Read more »
South Africa: Former Oudtshoorn Mayor Jailed for Sexual Assault - South African News Briefs - February 27, 2024
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February 26
South Africa: 9 Ruling Party Supporters Killed in Bus Crash After Rally - South African News Briefs - February 26, 2024
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February 23
Cote d'Ivoire: Ivory Coast: Presidential pardon - 51 prisoners including General Dogbo Blé and several pro-Soro concerned
Cote d'Ivoire President Alassane Ouattara granted presidential pardons to 51 civilians and military staff convicted of offenses committed during the post-electoral crises and for… Read more »
Senegal: President Macky Sall Calls for Talks to Set Election Date
During his interview with the Senegalese press held on February 22, President Macky Sall made an announcement: "On April 2, my mission ends at the head of Senegal." This… Read more »
Africa: Why Investing in Teachers is Critical to the Future of Every African Child Deserves
2024 is the African Union year of Education, but when we step into a classroom and see more than a hundred students to one teacher, our hearts sink. Of course, we will see angelic… Read more »
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 14
Senegal: 'Why Should We Call for a Dialogue? Dialogue for Whom? With Whom and About What?'
There is a right time for everything, including dialogue, which is what President Macky Sall is calling for. A short time before the start of the electoral campaign, he has chosen… Read more »
February 13
Liberia: Liberia Gets First Woman as Defence Minister
Retired brigadier general Geraldine George is the new Liberian defence minister - the first time a woman occupies the post, albeit in an acting capacity. President Joseph… Read more »
Senegal: More Protests, Govt Suspends Internet Again as Sall Talks National Dialogue
The civil society collective against the postponement of the presidential election of February 25, 2024, announced the postponement of the “silent march” scheduled for… Read more »
February 12
Senegal: U.S. 'Saddened' By More Deaths During Protests Against Poll Postponement
The U.S. expressed "pain and sadness" after the death in Senegal of two demonstrators in Senegal in clashes with the police. However, France24 and RFI puts the number of deaths at… Read more »
February 11
Tanzania: President Suluhu's Condolence Message After Former PM Lowassa's Death
Former Tanzania PM Lowassa died in Dar es Salaam on February 10. Read more »
February 10
Senegal: Student Killed During Dakar Protests
A young man was killed during these clashes, reports our correspondent in Dakar, Juliette Dubois. He was a student at Gaston Berger University. Read more »
Senegal: Police, Protesters Clash During Demonstrations Against Poll Postponement
Protesters responded to the call from civil society and a coalition of political parties against President Macky Sall's decision to postpone the presidential election from February… Read more »
February 09
South Africa: Foreign Minister Pandor Says Israel Targeting Her After ICJ Genocide Case
The South African Minister of International Relations Naledi Pandor said she's been receiving threats after the country filed a complaint against Israel at the International Court… Read more »
February 07
South Africa: No Leaders of Opposition EFF in Parliament for Ramaphosa's State of Nation
The Western Cape High Court upheld the ban placed on some opposition party leaders from attending President Cyril Ramaphosa's State of the Nation Address (SONA) tomorrow -… 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 04
Senegal: Poll Postponed - Sall Alludes to Conflict Between National Assembly, Constitutional Council
The anticipated postponement of the presidential election in Senegal has been confirmed. President Macky repealed the decree which called on the electoral body, effectively… Read more »
February 02
South Africa: Opposition Leader Malema Fights Parliament Suspension - South African News Briefs - February 2, 2024
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February 01
South Africa: 'No Evidence That Jailing of Zuma Caused July 2021 Unrest' - South African News Briefs - February 1, 2024
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January 30
South Africa: Ruling Party Suspends Zuma's Membership to Preserve Party Integrity - South African News Briefs - January 30, 2024
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January 29
South Africa: Is the City of Johannesburg Broke? - South African News Briefs - January 29, 2024
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January 26
South Africa: Teachers Fired for Leaking Matric Exam Information - South African News Briefs - January 26, 2024
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January 25
South Africa: Singer Kelly Khumalo Implicated in Murder Plot - South African News Briefs - January 25, 2024
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January 24
South Africa: Scholar Transport Crisis Leaves Eastern Cape Students Stranded - South African News Briefs - January 24, 2024
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