September 06, 2012
South Africa: Health System Blamed for TB Explosion
Weaknesses in South Africa's public health system have been cited as being among the reasons tuberculosis has increased four-fold in the last 15 years. Read more »
September 05, 2012
South Africa: Target Local Markets, Smallholder Farmers Told
Farmers who grow food on smallholdings should target local, informal markets to sell their produce, a conference on strategies to overcome poverty and inequality in South Africa… Read more »
South Africa: Depression May Cause Deaths Among New Mothers, Says Expert
High levels of depression may be contributing to the rising death rate among new mothers in South Africa, says a researcher. Read more »
South Africa: Cities Often Hinder Food Security, Say Experts
Rising food prices, changes in climatic conditions and the growing number of people without enough nutritious food featured at the top of the agenda at a session on food security… Read more »
South Africa: Education Faces Crisis Despite Big Budget
Civil society, business and education specialists have formed a national education partnership to deal with the problems in South Africa' s school system, which is in crisis… Read more »
September 04, 2012
South Africa: Unemployed Youth Hungry for Development, Says Researcher
Unemployed, ill-educated youth in rural areas are eager to take part in development initiatives in their local communities which are ravaged by poverty and debt. Read more »
South Africa: End Poverty to Achieve Social Cohesion, Nation Told
Human community is impossible in conditions of poverty and inequality, and unless current levels of inequality are addressed, social cohesion will be unattainable in South Africa,… Read more »
September 03, 2012
South Africa: Universities, Civil Society Join Major Bid to End Poverty
Poverty and inequality are named routinely among the key challenges facing South Africa today. This week a conference begins in Cape Town to consider not only the experiences and… Read more »
August 31, 2012
South Africa: Marikana Killings a Wake-Up Call, Says Union Founder
South Africans need calm heads to examine what caused the slaughter of 44 workers and police officers at the Marikana mine. The judicial commission of inquiry appointed by… Read more »
August 30, 2012
Africa: Pumps, Policies and Private Investment
As World Water Week draws to a close, a new report highlights the promise of small-scale irrigation schemes. "Water for Wealth and Food Security" touts simple interventions, such… Read more »
August 21, 2012
Mali: Mali Forms New Government
Mali has reportedly formed a new government of national unity, five months after a military coup overthrew the country's elected government. Read more »
August 17, 2012
Sierra Leone: Govt Declares National Emergency over Cholera Outbreak
The government of Sierra Leone has reportedly declared a national emergency as a cholera outbreak in the capital, Freetown, and surrounding areas takes hold. Read more »
August 14, 2012
Southern Africa: Zuma to Report to Regional Leaders On Zimbabwe
Excerpt from a media briefing by the South African Deputy Minister of International Relations and Coooperation, Ebrahim Ebrahim, on August 14, 2012: Read more »
July 24, 2012
Ghana: Shock Greets 'Untimely' Death of President As VP Takes Offfice
Ghana is mourning the passing of President John Evans Atta Mills, who was succeeded in office late Tuesday by his vice president, John Dramani Mahama. Read more »
July 23, 2012
Zimbabwe: Europe to Lift Sanctions After Referendum
The European Union (EU) announced Monday that it will suspend most of its sanctions on Zimbabwean leaders and organisations as soon as the country holds "a peaceful and credible"… Read more »
July 20, 2012
Chad: Court to Decide On Belgium's Case Vs. Senegal Over Habre Trial
An excerpt from a statement of the International Court of Justice on the case in which Belgium seeks either to have Senegal ordered to try former President Hissène… Read more »
July 19, 2012
Mali: Govt Asks Hague Court to Probe Crimes in North
Mali's government has asked the prosecutor of the International Criminal Court to investigate whether crimes under international law have been committed during the rebellion in the… Read more »
July 15, 2012
Africa: Dlamini-Zuma Becomes AU's First Woman Leader
South African Home Affairs Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma has won a vote to become the first female head of the African Union Commission, ITVNews reported the commission's… Read more »
July 05, 2012
Senegal: President Sall Coalition Wins Majority in Parliamentary Elections
A coalition led by Senegalese President Macky Sall has won a huge majority in the legislative elections. Read more »
June 21, 2012
Egypt: Election Commission Delays Results of Run-Off Vote
Egypt's election commission is postponing the release of official results that were due today in a presidential election claimed by both candidates, as tension rose over who will… Read more »
June 18, 2012
Liberia: Sirleaf Needs to Use Powers to the Fullest
Liberia has come a long way from the bloody civil wars that raged from 1989 until former president Charles Taylor left office in 2003. Read more »
June 15, 2012
Malawi: Mutharika Family Slams Govt Probe Into Former President's Death
Malawian president, Joyce Banda, has stated that the country will investigate the death of its former president, Bingu wa Mutharika, despite his family's opposition, AFP reports. Read more »
June 14, 2012
Togo: Protests Continue for Third Day in Lomé
Protests are continuing for a third day in Lomé after two days of clashes between security forces and demonstrators calling for reforms ahead of upcoming elections. Read more »
June 11, 2012
Congo-Kinshasa: A City's Modern March of Hope
It begins at twilight, just as the roosters begin to crow, before the sky reclaims the overnight rain. At first there are only a few hundred - the earliest risers, the ones hoping… Read more »
June 08, 2012
Africa: Malawi Says No to Hosting AU Summit
The Vice President, Khumbo Kachali, has announced that Malawi will not be hosting the African Union summit, Face of Malawi has reported. Read more »