October 29, 2020
Senegal: Surprise Move to Dissolve Govt Goes Under Media Magnifying Glass
The dissolution of the government and the dismissal of the leader of the Economic, Social and Environmental Council (CESE), Aminata Touré, are the dominant subjects analyzed… Read more »
Senegal: President Sall Dissolves Govt
President Macky Sall dissolved his 32-strong government team after 18 months, a government statement said. Read more »
Botswana: Dozens of Endangered Vultures Found Dead
Authorities and conservationists have launched a probe after at least 40 endangered vultures have been killed in Botswana, the latest victims of mass poisoning in the Southern… Read more »
October 26, 2020
Africa: Go After The Laws that Hold African Women Back
We must change the status quo, dismantle and go after laws that hold women back and create inequalities, Senait Fisseha, Director of Global Programs at the Susan Thompson Buffett… Read more »
October 23, 2020
Nigeria: #EndSARS Activists Turn Attention to 2023 Election
A leading civil society body organising around the ongoing protests against police brutality has called for supporters to stop sending donations to assist protesters. The Feminist… Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari Must Meet Legitimate Demands of Protesters - Former Central Bank Deputy Governor
The killings by security authorities of Nigerian citizens peacefully protesting against brutality is a travesty and a tragedy. Read more »
October 21, 2020
Nigeria: My Heart Is Broken - a Leader Weeps for Her Country and Its Fallen Children
I am heartbroken, along with millions of Nigerian mothers, grandmothers, and women, to have borne witness to the killing of a still uncounted number of our nation's children,… Read more »
October 20, 2020
South Africa: National Broadcaster Wants DStv, Netflix Users To Pay TV Licence Fee
Is the South African Broadcasting Corporation scared of competition? Read more »
September 29, 2020
South Africa: Second Wave of Covid-19 Infections = New Rules From Govt?
Gauteng's Covid-19 infection rate climbed 6% after the easing of Covid-19 restrictions across the country. The increase, which was "noted with concern" by the provincial health… Read more »
Africa: Curb Capital Flight to Help Fund Covid-19 Response in Africa
Curbing capital flight and other illicit financial flows from Africa can generate $88.6 billion a year. These funds can help respond to the COVID-19 crisis and build the resilience… Read more »
September 08, 2020
Uganda: Govt Sets Registration Deadline for Popular Bloggers, Social Media Users
Bloggers and social media users with a large following are among those that will have to register with the Ugandan Communication Commission for monitoring before October 5, 2020,… Read more »
September 07, 2020
Africa: Ghana's President Akufo-Addo Elected ECOWAS Chairman
The government of Ghana has announced that President Nana Akufo-Addo was elected as the new Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), at the ongoing 57th… Read more »
August 31, 2020
Mali: A Warning for Nigeria and West Africa to Heed Popular Aspirations
Prominent Nigerian physician, politician and strategist Bukola Saraki argues that while the removal of the government of President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita of Mali is a setback to… Read more »
August 27, 2020
Mali: Does Mali's Coup Advance Democracy?
In an all too familiar scene, on Aug. 18, Malian soldiers arrested the president and other senior officials, took over state television, and put themselves in charge. This is the… Read more »
August 19, 2020
South Africa: Can President Ramaphosa Pull Ruling Party Out of Corruption Pit?
When the novel coronavirus hit South Africa harder than any other African nation earlier this year, the government's handling of the pandemic became a rare good news story for… Read more »
August 18, 2020
Mali: Arrests of President and Prime Minister Suggest Successful Military Takeover
President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta and Prime Minister Prime Minister Boubou Cisse are now arrested, say reports from France24 and Reuters. Earlier journalists in Bamako had told… Read more »
August 14, 2020
Namibia: First Lady Monica Geingos Urges Youth to Study Power to Gain Influence
"Watch how your political allies fight their enemies. Be careful of your allies, who use dirty tactics and de-campaign others. One day, when they disagree with you, they will use… Read more »
Africa: Countries Need to Concentrate on Provinces, Districts, WHO's Moeti Says
As Africa marks six months since the first case of Covid-19 was detected, WHO Regional Director for Africa Dr Matshidiso Moeti went beyond speaking of the more than one million… Read more »
August 13, 2020
Namibia: So You Want to Be a Politician? Learn From Namibia's First Lady Monica Geingos
Namibia's First Lady Monica Geingos gave the keynote address at the African Leadership Institute's virtual conference for International Youth Day, which coincided with the launch… Read more »
August 12, 2020
South Africa: Level 2 Lockdown on the Cards for South Africa?
A tweet posted by SABC News presenter Leanne Manas has shown Health Minister Zweli Mkhize discussing the possibility of easing restrictions on the country's nationwide lockdown to… Read more »
South Africa: Premier League Soccer Players Return After 4 Months
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August 11, 2020
Zimbabwe: South African Envoy 'Snub' Angers Opposition Alliance
A delegation consisting of South African officials Baleka Mbete, Ngoako Ramatlhodi, and Sydney Mufamadi failed to attend a meeting with Zimbabwe's Movement for Democratic Change… Read more »
West Africa: How Covid-19 Affects the Reproductive Health of Young People
The reproductive health of adolescents in West Africa, like so many regions, is being negatively impacted by Covid-19 with maternal mortality being the second cause of death among… Read more »
August 10, 2020
Mauritania: President Appoints New Cabinet
Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani has appointed veteran public administrator Mohamed Ould Bilal as Prime Minister hours after the previous government resigned amid an… Read more »
August 07, 2020
Cote d'Ivoire: President Ouattara Announces He's Running for Third Term
During a national address on Thursday, President Alassane Ouattara announced that he would be a candidate for a third term. Read more »