January 10
Africa: Moroccan Envoy Pips South African for UN Human Rights Council Post
The UN Human Rights Council has elected Ambassador Omar Zniber of Morocco as president of the UN Human Rights Council for 2024 after he beat South African envoy, Mxolisi Nkosi in a… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa Braces for More Power Cuts in 2024 - South African News Briefs - January 10, 2024
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January 09
South Africa: Higher Education Minister Nzimande Denies Corruption Allegations - South African News Briefs - January 09, 2024
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January 05
South Africa: Home Affairs Back Online After Technical Glitch - South African News Briefs - January 05, 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 03
Ethiopia: Somalia Rejects Ethiopia-Somaliland Deal as 'Aggression'
A maritime access agreement between landlocked Ethiopia and the self-declared republic of Somaliland was characterised by Somalia as an act of "aggression", Al Jazeera reports. Read more »
South Africa: Israel To Appear Before ICJ After South Africa Files Lawsuit
Israel will go before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague after South Africa requested a court order to stop their attacks in Gaza, Al Jazeera reports. Read more »
South Africa: Military Rejects Ex-Navy Chief's Call to Remove Ramaphosa - South African News Briefs - January 03, 2024
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January 02
Chad: Opposition Leader Masra Appointed Transitional PM of Chad
Succes Masra, a former opposition leader who just returned to Chad after exile, was named prime minister by the country's interim administration, Al Jazeera reports. Read more »
South Africa: Festive Cheer Fades as Loadshedding Roars Back - South African News Briefs - January 02, 2024
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January 01
Africa: South Africa's ICJ Move Steps Up Pressure for End to War in Gaza
South Africa's referral of Israel to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on the grounds that the country is contravening the Genocide Convention adopted by the United Nations… Read more »
December 29, 2023
South Africa: U.S. Man Arrested After Police Discover 26 Rhino Carcasses - South African News Briefs - December 29, 2023
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December 28, 2023
South Africa: Gauteng Govt Denies Neglect of Boksburg Blast Survivors - South African News Briefs - December 28, 2023
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December 27, 2023
South Africa: Student Sues After Assault on School Grounds - South African News Briefs - December 27, 2023
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December 26, 2023
South Africa: Gerco van Deventer Home After 6 Years in Al-Qaeda Captivity - South African News Briefs - December 26, 2023
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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
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
Congo-Kinshasa: Lengthy Delays as Voting Begins Amid Insecurity Fears
About 44 million people have the opportunity to select the next president of the Democratic Republic of Congo from a pool of 19 candidates, reports BBC News. Read more »
South Africa: Loved Malay Cookbook Author Fatima Sydow Dies - South African News Briefs, December 20
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December 19, 2023
Uganda: Uganda's Anti-LGBTQI+ Law Challenged in Constitutional Court
A challenge to an anti-LGBT statute that includes a 20-year jail sentence for "promoting" homosexuality and the death penalty for specific same-sex activities was brought before… Read more »
Chad: Chad Holds Divisive Post-Coup Constitutional Referendum to End Military Rule
Chadians began voting on a new constitution in preparation for the 2024 elections, which attempts to heal political and social rifts in the oil-producing, fractured and poor… Read more »
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
West Africa: Ecowas Court Orders Mohamed Bazoum's Reinstatement as Niger President
On Friday, December 15, 2023 the Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) Court of Justice sitting in Abuja, ruled that ousted president of Niger, Mohamed Bazoum be… Read more »
Kenya: Diplomatic Row Brewing as Kenya Distances Self from DR Congo Militants' Alliance
Kenya has distanced itself has distanced itself from Congolese opposition figure Corneille Nanga, who formed an alliance with militants in Nairobi, leading to a diplomatic… Read more »
South Africa: Gerco van Deventer Freed After 6 Years in Al-Qaeda Captivity - South African News Briefs - December 18, 2023
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