August 04, 2023
South Africa: Western Cape Seeks State of Disaster Due to Flood Damages - South African News Briefs - August 4, 2023
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August 03, 2023
South Africa: Malema Defends Singing of Controversial Song 'Kill the Boer' - South African News Briefs - August 3, 2023
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August 02, 2023
South Africa: Investigation Into Deputy President's Son-in-Law's Company Underway - South African News Briefs - August 2, 2023
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August 01, 2023
Senegal: Senegal Dissolves Party of Opposition Leader Sonko Ahead of 2024 Polls
The interior ministry of Senegal has disbanded Ousmane Sonko's political party for inciting disorder among his supporters during last month's violent protests, which resulted in… Read more »
South Africa: VIP Cops Seen Assaulting Motorists Released on Bail
Eight police officers from the Presidential Protection Services who were caught on camera assaulting drivers on the N1 in Gauteng have been released on bail, IOL reports. When… Read more »
South Africa: Residents of Riverlea Demand Action Against Illegal Miners - South African News Briefs - August 1, 2023
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July 31, 2023
South Africa: Opposition Party EFF to Pay for Funeral of Fan Who Died at Rally - South African News Briefs - July 31, 2023
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July 28, 2023
South Africa: How Infighting, Corruption Overshadow Tertiary Education In South Africa
Some of the world's most renowned universities and coming out tops in Africa, find themselves in the news - not for academic achievement but for in-fighting,… Read more »
South Africa: Singer Kelly Khumalo Received Calls from Meyiwa Murder Accused, Court Hears - South African News Briefs - July 28, 2023
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July 27, 2023
Africa: Ensuring a Healthy and Safe Digital Future for Young People
In the 21st century, young people are increasingly living their lives in urban and digital spaces. Read more »
South Africa: State Attorney Faces Questions Over Former President Zuma's Legal Debt - South African News Briefs - July 27, 2023
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July 26, 2023
Africa: Climate Crisis is a Chance to Build a More Just and Equitable World #AfricaClimateHope
The climate crisis is a global challenge, but it is also an opportunity to build a more just and equitable world. Read more »
South Africa: Third Imported Cholera Case Identified in Durban - South African News Briefs - July 26, 2023
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July 25, 2023
South Africa: There Was No Assault, Presidential Protection Officer Tells Court - South African News Briefs - July 25, 2023
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July 24, 2023
South Africa: Johannesburg Authorities Confirm Explosion Was Caused by Gas Leak
The City of Johannesburg made a promise to restore electricity and water as soon as possible following the gas explosion on Lillian Ngoyi Street (previously Bree Street) in the… Read more »
South Africa: South African Province Introduces Midnight Alcohol Curfew to Tackle GBV
Liquor purchases after midnight will soon be prohibited in Limpopo as a curfew will be implemented as a result of new liquor rules that the province is adopting, The Citizen… Read more »
South Africa: Eight VIP Unit Officers to Appear in Court After Highway Assault - South African News Briefs - July 24, 2023
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July 21, 2023
South Africa: One Person Dies in Soweto Blast Apparently Linked to Illegal Mining - South African News Brief - July 21, 2023
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July 20, 2023
Namibia: Parliament Backs Anti-Gay Bill Despite Supreme Court Ruling
In what the LGBTIQ+ community views as an unlawful assault, Namibia's upper chamber of parliament enacted a law on July 19 outlawing same-sex marriages and penalising anyone who… Read more »
South Africa: Tavern Owners Ordered to Demolish Floor Where 21 Young People Died - South African News Briefs - July 20, 2023
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July 19, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Signs U.S.$1.9 Billion Mining Deal With UAE
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)'s national mining corporation and the United Arab Emirates agreed to a $1.9 billion contract to develop at least four mines in the… Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzanian Govt Ordered to Pay Australian Firm Over U.S.$100 Million
The International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) reportedly ordered the Tanzania government to pay more than U.S.$109-million to a group of companies… Read more »
Africa: One Woman's Roar Against Sexual Violence in African Schools #WD2023
In the fight against sexual violence against children in Africa, one name stands out: Kanga Rasi. Read more »
July 18, 2023
Kenya: Kenyan Court Acquits 'Miracle Baby' Preacher of Trafficking
Due to inadequate evidence provided by the prosecution, a Kenyan court has acquitted a notorious self-styled preacher who claimed he could assist infertile couples in conceiving… Read more »
Africa: Gender Equality Cannot Be Achieved Without Free and Open Spaces #WD2023
"Gender equality is under attack. But we cannot give up. We must unite and work together to push back against these headwinds." Read more »