August 12, 2024
Botswana: Sharp Spike in Elephant Poaching - 'Someone is Dropping the Ball Here'
There has been a dramatic increase in elephant poaching in northern Botswana, with little official concern about reports of the poaching. An aerial survey in July revealed 19… Read more »
South Africa: Schooling Resumes After Tragic Discovery at Overberg High - South African News Briefs - August 12, 2024
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August 09, 2024
Africa: Widows' Rights in Africa - No Woman Should Lose Her Rights When She Loses Her Husband
Recently I had the privilege of attending the inaugural African Widows Summit. For the first time, gender ministers, First Ladies, and African Union leaders from 11… Read more »
South Africa: Surge in Missing Persons in Nelson Mandela Bay - South African News Briefs - August 09, 2024
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August 08, 2024
South Africa: Mother of Miss South Africa Contestant With Nigerian Heritage Accused of Fraud
The Department of Home Affairs has disclosed that it discovered potential identity theft by the mother of Chidimma Adetshina. As a result of this revelation, the national beauty… Read more »
South Africa: Suspects in AKA, Tibz Murder Case to Appear in Court - South African News Briefs - August 08, 2024
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August 07, 2024
South Africa: Parts of Johannesburg Hit by Major Power Outage - South African News Briefs - August 07, 2024
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August 06, 2024
South Africa: Eight Killed in Cape Town Cash-in-Transit Bust - South African News Briefs - August 06, 2024
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August 05, 2024
Uganda: World Bank Must Stand Firm on Uganda
As the World Bank considers resuming lending to Uganda despite the country’s recent enactment of the Anti-Homosexuality Act (AHA), it is imperative to recognize the potential… Read more »
South Africa: Suspected Water Contamination Leaves Fleurhof Taps Dry - South African News Briefs - August 05, 2024
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July 30, 2024
Zimbabwe: Despite Hostility, LGBTQI+ Activists in Zimbabwe Push for Equality
Facing a tide of discrimination and violence, Zimbabwe's LGBTQI+ community is fighting for their right to exist. Read more »
July 23, 2024
Uganda: Ugandan Transgender Advocate Demands Inclusion in HIV Response - 'Stop Leaving Us Behind' #Aids2024
"I want all human beings to be safe, to be treated with dignity, and to have equal rights," said Jay Mulucha, a trans man from Uganda and the Executive Director of FEM… Read more »
July 17, 2024
South Africa: Knorr Recalls Brown Onion Gravy Sachets - South African News Briefs - July 17, 2024
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July 16, 2024
South Africa: Community Outrage as Joshlin Smith Case Postponed Again - South African News Briefs - July 16, 2024
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July 15, 2024
South Africa: State to Update on DNA Tests in Missing Joshlin Smith Case - South African News Briefs - July 15, 2024
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July 12, 2024
South Africa: Soccer Legend Stanley 'Screamer' Tshabalala Dies - South African News Briefs - July 12, 2024
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July 10, 2024
South Sudan: UN Commission Has Advice for South Sudan's President on Security Law
The UN has urged South Sudan's president to return the National Security Service Bill to legislators to align it with the country's human rights obligations due to it entrenching… Read more »
South Africa: Hawks Arrest Five in Crackdown on Organized Crime Syndicate - South African News Briefs - July 10, 2024
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July 09, 2024
South Africa: Search for Missing Runner Ends in Tragedy - South African News Briefs - July 09, 2024
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July 08, 2024
South Africa: Cold Fronts Bring Wind, Rain and Snow to South Africa - South African News Briefs - July 08, 2024
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June 28, 2024
South Africa: Experts Appointed to Address eThekwini Challenges - South African News Briefs - June 28, 2024
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June 27, 2024
Sierra Leone: Sierra Leone Bans Child Marriage
Sierra Leone's lawmakers have adopted the Prohibition of Child Marriage Bill 2024 to ban child marriage in the country. Hundreds of thousands of children, the vast majority of whom… Read more »
South Africa: Proteas Qualify for T20 World Cup Final - South African News Briefs - June 27, 2024
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June 26, 2024
Kenya: Ruto Withdraws Finance Bill After Protesters Shot Dead
President William Ruto withdrew the controversial Finance Bill a day after more than 10 protesters were shot dead during demonstrations in the streets of Kenya. Read more »
June 25, 2024
South Africa: National Health Lab Hacked, Patient Data 'Safe' - South African News Briefs - June 26, 2024
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