July 17, 2023
Kenya: Raising the Voices of Women with Disabilities #WD2023
The biggest misconception surrounding disabilities is the belief that having a disability equates to inability, says Roselyne Olewe, a leading voice in the fight for the labour… Read more »
Senegal: Opposition's Sonko Stages Noisy Protest
Senegalese opposition leader Ousmane Sonko organized demonstration by banging pots and pans when authorities prevented him from hosting a rally to formally announce his… Read more »
South Africa: Manhunt Launched After Siege at South African Police Building
A manhunt for at least 12 individuals has been launched following an attempted robbery at a police station in Pretoria on Sunday, July 17, SowetanLive reports. Read more »
Africa: Women's Land Rights in Africa - A Necessary Step for Progress #WD2023
In every corner of the globe, the significance of land as the bedrock of shelter, security, and livelihood is undeniable. Read more »
July 14, 2023
South Africa: All Five Heads of State to Attend BRICS Summit in Person - Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa said that the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) Summit will go on and be in person despite the persistent rumors over Russian… Read more »
Ghana: Ghana Passes Law to Allow Cultivation of Medicinal, Industrial Cannabis
Ghana's minister of interior can now issue permits for the cultivation of cannabis, but only for industrial purposes - the plants will have Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Former Minister Turned Opposition Figure Okende Shot Dead in Kinshasa
The spokesperson for one of the biggest opposition parties in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) was shot and killed, escalating tensions ahead of the country's December… Read more »
South Africa: Former President Zuma in Russia As ConCourt Orders Him Back to Jail
Former president Jacob Zuma is seeking medical treatment in Russia, Jacob Zuma Foundation spokesperson Mzwanele Manyi confirmed, barely a day after the Constitutional Court ruling… Read more »
South Africa: Third Suspect Arrested in Truck Attacks - South African News Briefs - July 14, 2023
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July 13, 2023
South Africa: Constitutional Court Orders Former President Zuma Back to Jail
A request to reverse the Supreme Court of Appeal's (SCA) decision that former President Jacob Zuma must serve his remaining jail sentence has been rejected by the Constitutional… Read more »
Sudan: Bodies of at Least 87 People, Including Children Found in Darfur - UN
The United Nations (UN) human rights office has said that a mass grave containing at least 87 persons, including members of the ethnic Masalit group,was discovered in West… Read more »
Tanzania: Men Wearing Braids Violates Law and Morals - Zanzibar Govt
Days after authorities in Zanzibar said men are banned from braiding their hair on the island, Minister of Information, Youth, Culture, and Sports Tabia Maulid Mwita, apologised… Read more »
South Africa: Drug Kingpin 'Vet' Murphy Convicted in Landmark Ruling
Drug lord Fadwaan "Vet" Murphy made South African history by becoming the first person to be sentenced under the Prevention of Organized Crime Act (Poca), reports Times Live. Read more »
South Africa: Illegal Trade and Climate Threats Plaguing South Africa's Succulents #AfricaClimateHope
A tragedy is unfolding in South Africa's Karoo region as succulents find themselves entangled in a web of greed and destruction. Read more »
South Africa: Alleged Arsonist Mafe Wants Parliament Moved - South African News Briefs - July 13, 2023
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July 12, 2023
Zimbabwe: High Court Bars Kasukuwere From Running For President
The High Court has prohibited exiled former Cabinet member Saviour Kasukuwere from running in the nation's presidential elections. The action is in response to a complaint that a… Read more »
Senegal: Opposition Politician Diop Charged for Third Term Comment About President Sall
Senegalese opposition leader Birame Souleye Diop, from the Pastef political party and the Yewwi Askan Wi opposition alliance, is facing charges after speaking on President… Read more »
July 11, 2023
Africa: Ethiopian Plane Crash Victims From UK Win Unlawful Killing Case
A coroner has determined that three British nationals who perished in an aircraft crash were unlawfully killed, BBC reports. Read more »
South Africa: How To Stop Succulent Poaching and Trafficking in its Tracks #AfricaClimateHope
Succulent poaching, fuelled by the illicit trade it sustains, is emerging as a pressing global concern, threatening the existence of these remarkable plants. The increasing demand… Read more »
Africa: Olympic Champion Semenya Wins Testosterone Case at Human Rights Court
Two-time Olympic gold medallist Caster Semenya won her case on the regulations limiting testosterone in competing women athletes, BBC reports. Read more »
South Africa: Safety of Truck Drivers in Question After Latest Attack - South African News Briefs - July 11, 2023
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July 10, 2023
South Africa: Family in South Africa Asks Mozambique Govt For Help To Bury Gas Leak Victims at Home
A family from Mozambique who lost four members to a toxic gas leak is appealing for help to bring the remains back home to be buried, EWN reports. Read more »
July 08, 2023
Africa: U.S. Intel Executive Accused of Promoting Anti-LGBTQ+ Agenda in Africa
A coalition of human rights organizations in Africa has intensified its demand for Intel Corporation, an American multinational, to terminate the employment of a senior executive,… Read more »
July 07, 2023
Africa: Affirmation, Allyship and Advocacy - What Queer Children Need From Parents
The Centre for Human Rights (CHR) and the Centre for Sexualities, AIDS, and Gender at the University Pretoria together with the Center for Gender Studies and Feminist Futures and… Read more »
South Africa: More Officers Suspended in VIP Protection Saga - South African News Briefs - July 07, 2023
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