December 15, 2023
Kenya: Young Kenyans Demand Boycott of Israeli Products, Businesses
Kenyan youth are pushing for a national boycott of Israeli goods as a way to express their outrage over Israel's military assault on Gaza since October 7, The New Arab reports. Read more »
Senegal: Court Clears Jailed Opposition Leader Sonko for Senegal Presidential Race
A Senegalese court ruled that opposition leader Ousmane Sonko, who is currently imprisoned, be added back on the electoral roll, Al Jazeera reports. Read more »
Tanzania: Govt Confirms Death of Second Student in Israel
A Tanzanian student, Joshua Mollel, initially reported missing after a Hamas attack on an Israeli kibbutz in October 2023, has been confirmed dead by the Tanzanian government,… Read more »
South Africa: Trio Sues Over N1 Attack by VIP Unit, Demands R3 Million - South African News Briefs - December 15 2023
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December 14, 2023
Africa: What's the Big Deal About Fossil Fuels? #AfricaClimateHope
When you hear the word "fossil" what generally comes to mind? Old bones, right? The bones of dinosaurs and other animals, and maybe you'd even call to mind the ancient remains of… Read more »
South Africa: No Conclusion Yet in Probe Into Naval Submarine Deaths
South African Navy spokesperson, Commander Theo Mabina, said an inquiry - originally scheduled to end its investigation into the deaths on the SAS Manthatisi in November 2023 - is… Read more »
South Africa: Ex-Spy Boss 'Lied' for Millions, Says Agency - South African News Briefs - December 14, 2023
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December 13, 2023
South Africa: South African Govt Eyes Nuclear Energy Despite Just Energy Transition Plans
Minister in The Presidency responsible for Electricity Kgosientsho Ramokgopa announced that South Africa will soon begin the procurement process for some 2,500MW of nuclear… Read more »
South Africa: Experts Question Govt's Return to Nuclear Energy Amid Affordability Doubts - South African News Briefs - December 13, 2023
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December 12, 2023
Kenya: Kenya's Third Nationwide Power Blackout Could Be a Result of Sabotage
The power outage that left Kenya in the dark on Sunday, December 10, 2023 may have been the result of sabotage, according to a minister, BBC reports. Read more »
December 11, 2023
South Sudan: At Least Two Killed in Attack on Red Cross Convoy in Sudan
Two people were killed and seven others were injured in an attack on an International Committee of the Red Cross relief convoy in the Sudanese city of Khartoum on Sunday, December… Read more »
December 12, 2023
West Africa: UN Peacekeeping Mission Officially Ends in Mali
The United Nations mission concluded its ten-year deployment in Mali, as per the directive of the military administration of Mali, Al Jazeera reports. Read more »
West Africa: Niger Junta Refuses to Free Ousted President Bazoum
The head of Niger's armed forces declined to free the country's ousted president Mohamed Bazoum in exchange for the lifting of sanctions, BBC reports. Read more »
South Africa: Court Finds King Misuzulu's Crowning as Zulu King Unlawful
The Zulu royal throne is on shaky ground after the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria found that President Cyril Ramaphosa failed to follow due process to recognise Misuzulu… Read more »
South Africa: Court Rules Parliament Arsonist Unfit to Stand Trial - South African News Briefs - December 12, 2023
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December 11, 2023
Sudan: Sudan Orders 15 UAE Diplomats to Leave Country
Sudan designated 15 employees of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) embassy persona non grata and ordered them to leave the country within 48 hours, Reuters reports. Read more »
Somalia: Turkey Issues Arrest Warrant for Somali President's Son
An arrest warrant has been issued in Turkey for Mohammed Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, the son of Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. Read more »
South Africa: Govt Seeks Legal Help on Load Shedding Deadline - South African News Briefs - December 11, 2023
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December 08, 2023
Mauritania: Chad and Mauritania Pave Way to Dissolve G5 Anti-Militant Alliance
Mauritania and Chad have cleared the way for the disintegration of the G5 Sahel coalition, which was formed in 2014, to address extremists and other issues in the sub-region, Al… Read more »
South Africa: Ramaphosa Steps In to Resolve Ruling Party's Debt to Ezulweni - South African News Briefs - December 8, 2023
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December 06, 2023
Mauritania: Former President Mohamed Aziz Sentenced to 5 Years for Corruption
Former President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz was sentenced to five years in prison by a Mauritanian court for corruption. reports. Read more »
Africa: Three African Powerhouses Make Forbes' Most Powerful Women List
Nigerian trailblazers Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the esteemed Director-General of the World Trade Organization, and media mogul Mosunmola Abudu stand alongside Tanzanian President Samia… Read more »
South Africa: Foreign Tourists Targeted by Armed Gang on Highway - South African News Briefs - December 6, 2023
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December 05, 2023
Africa: U.S. Restricts Visas for Uganda, Zimbabwe Officials
On Monday, the United States announced a new visa restriction policy for officials in Zimbabwe and expanded its policy on visa restrictions for Ugandan officials to include… Read more »
Guinea Bissau: President Umaro Embalo Dissolves Parliament After Coup Attempt
A Monday proclamation signed by Guinea-Bissau's President Umaro Sissoco Embalo dissolved the country's parliament, citing the unsuccessful coup attempt on December 1, 2023. This… Read more »