November 24, 2020
Africa: Scheme to Stop 'Conflict Diamond' Sales Is Not Working - Report
The international scheme to prevent the sale of diamonds from funding violence and war appears to have become “increasingly dysfunctional and has lost credibility,”… Read more »
South Africa: Malawi's Bushiri Wanted For Rape
South Africa's National Prosecuting Authority has issued three warrants of arrest against Enlightened Christian Gathering (ECG) church founder Shepherd Bushiri for rape. Read more »
November 20, 2020
Congo-Brazzaville: Govt Suspends the Importation, Sale of Johnson's Baby Powder
Sold on shelves in the Republic of Congo, American brand Johnson & Johnson could contain potentially carcinogenic substances. After several weeks of consultation with civil… Read more »
November 18, 2020
Africa: Millions 'Still Being Diagnosed, Treated Based on Outdated TB Tools'
According to the Step Up for TB 2020 report, millions of people are still diagnosed and treated based on outdated policies and using old tools and approaches - impacting the TB… Read more »
November 17, 2020
Cameroon: Top New York Lawyers File Case With UN Over Jailed Journalist
The foundation set up by human rights lawyer Amal Clooney and her husband, movie star George, is taking up with the United Nations the case of independent journalist Paul Chouta,… Read more »
South Africa: Rape Charges Against Sjava Dropped
Multi-award winning musician Jabulani Hadebe, also known as Sjava, will not be prosecuted for rape. Read more »
November 16, 2020
Africa: Challenges, Progress in Women, Peace and Security Agenda Brought to Light - Part 2
Between the Covid-19 pandemic, regional conflicts, aggravated sexual and gender-based violence, as well as continuous economic hardship, women of Africa face hardships that require… Read more »
Africa: Progress and Challenges to Women, Peace and Security Agenda Brought to Light - Part 1
Between the Covid-19 pandemic, regional conflicts, aggravated sexual and gender-based violence, as well as continuous economic hardship, the women of Africa face hardships that… Read more »
November 11, 2020
Africa: Africa Cannot Silence The Guns If Women Are Excluded From Peace Processes
"We can not silence the guns in Africa without the inclusion of women in peace processes. - these were the opening remarks by the African Union Special Envoy Bineta Diop at the… Read more »
Africa: Are Africans Ready For Integrated State and Indigenous Laws?
In 1956, Doris Stenton published The English Woman in History. According to her, the Norman Conquest of 1066 ended the egalitarian social status of Anglo-Saxon women and… Read more »
October 29, 2020
Botswana: Dozens of Endangered Vultures Found Dead
Authorities and conservationists have launched a probe after at least 40 endangered vultures have been killed in Botswana, the latest victims of mass poisoning in the Southern… Read more »
October 26, 2020
Africa: Go After The Laws that Hold African Women Back
We must change the status quo, dismantle and go after laws that hold women back and create inequalities, Senait Fisseha, Director of Global Programs at the Susan Thompson Buffett… Read more »
South Africa: Will New Evidence Nab National Soccer Captain Senzo Meyiwa's Killers?
Every year since Senzo Meyiwa's death, a new lead surfaces, pointing to possible arrests. Read more »
October 23, 2020
Nigeria: Buhari Must Meet Legitimate Demands of Protesters - Former Central Bank Deputy Governor
The killings by security authorities of Nigerian citizens peacefully protesting against brutality is a travesty and a tragedy. Read more »
October 21, 2020
Nigeria: My Heart Is Broken - a Leader Weeps for Her Country and Its Fallen Children
I am heartbroken, along with millions of Nigerian mothers, grandmothers, and women, to have borne witness to the killing of a still uncounted number of our nation's children,… Read more »
October 20, 2020
South Africa: Slain Soccer Star's Family Didn't Know About Reported Discovery of Murder Weapon
The family of Senzo Meyiwa - the Orlando Pirates goalkeeper who was shot and killed during a botched robbery attempt in Volsoorus, east of Johannesburg, six years ago - has denied… Read more »
September 29, 2020
South Africa: Second Wave of Covid-19 Infections = New Rules From Govt?
Gauteng's Covid-19 infection rate climbed 6% after the easing of Covid-19 restrictions across the country. The increase, which was "noted with concern" by the provincial health… Read more »
September 22, 2020
South Africa: Controversial Preachers Bushiri, Mboro to Face Off in High Court
Pastors Paseka 'Mboro' Motsoeneng and Shepherd Bushiri will appear before the High Court in Pretoria today, eNCA reports. Read more »
September 14, 2020
South Africa: Funerals in Doubt As Nationwide Strike Looms
The Unification Task Team (UTT) has called for a nationwide shutdown of all funeral parlours, with funeral directors requested to send their vehicles to hospitals and mortuaries in… Read more »
August 26, 2020
South Africa: Mystery Still Surrounds Death of Gavin Watson, Former CEO Embroiled in Govt Corruption
One year has passed since the death of Gavin Watson who died in a car accident at OR International Airport in Johannesburg. The family of the former Bosasa chief operating officer… Read more »
August 12, 2020
South Africa: Level 2 Lockdown on the Cards for South Africa?
A tweet posted by SABC News presenter Leanne Manas has shown Health Minister Zweli Mkhize discussing the possibility of easing restrictions on the country's nationwide lockdown to… Read more »
South Africa: Premier League Soccer Players Return After 4 Months
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August 11, 2020
Zimbabwe: South African Envoy 'Snub' Angers Opposition Alliance
A delegation consisting of South African officials Baleka Mbete, Ngoako Ramatlhodi, and Sydney Mufamadi failed to attend a meeting with Zimbabwe's Movement for Democratic Change… Read more »
August 07, 2020
Cote d'Ivoire: President Ouattara Announces He's Running for Third Term
During a national address on Thursday, President Alassane Ouattara announced that he would be a candidate for a third term. Read more »
August 06, 2020
Ghana: Gender Ministry Must Provide Roadmap For Shutting 'Witch Camps, Healing Centres'
The practice of magical skills, spells, and abilities is deeply ingrained in the Ghanaian culture - witches and wizards are believed to hold powers for fortunes or mishaps, hence… Read more »