August 09, 2019
Africa: #MeToo in Africa - Govts Urged to Enact Protections They Fought For
In June, labor advocates from across the world celebrated the passage of a landmark global treaty that builds on the unprecedented gains made in the era of #MeToo. By recognizing… Read more »
August 08, 2019
South Africa: Another Loss for Mkhwebane as Court Rules in Favour of Ramaphosa
The North Gauteng High Court has ruled that Cyril Ramaphosa complied with the remedial action of Public Protector Busiswe Mkhwebane's report regarding former Revenue Service deputy… Read more »
South Africa: How More Women in Agriculture Will Ensure Food Security, Tackle Land Reform
Addressing gender disparities in the agricultural sector is a prerequisite to increasing women and youth participation in the sector, creating much-needed employment opportunities… Read more »
South Africa: Lead Investigator in eThekwini Mayor Case Survives 'Assassination Attempt'
Police are investigating a case of attempted murder after the lead investigator in the Zandile Gumede case survived an alleged assassination attempt, eNCA reports. The officer was… Read more »
August 06, 2019
South Africa: A 'Dear Friend' SMS From Markus Jooste Adds to His Steinhoff Woes
A 'Dear Friend' SMS of apology from Markus Jooste days before the news of the Steinhoff firm's rot was exposed, has been handed in as evidence in a court case that is seeing the… Read more »
Uganda: Bobi Wine Charged With 'Annoying' Ugandan President
Singer-turned-politician Robert Kyagulanyi, better known as Bobi Wine, has been charged with intending to annoy, alarm or ridicule the president, reports BBC. Read more »
August 02, 2019
Cameroon: Separatist Leader Threatens Hunger Strike
Amnesty International says the government used excessive force against prisoners and want an independent and effectively investigation into the use of firearms and live ammunition… Read more »
Uganda: Activist Sentenced for Calling Museveni a 'Delinquent Dicator'
Dr. Stella Nyanzi, a former Makerere University research fellow, has been convicted of cyber harassing President Yoweri Museveni and been sentenced to 18 months in prison, New… Read more »
Cameroon: President of Ambazonia Interim Govt Ayuktabe Writes From Prison - Report
Sissiku Julius Ayuktabe has written a letter from his cell at Kondengui Principal Prison, where he says he is being unjustly detained with "a sizeable part of my cabinet and with… Read more »
Uganda: The Poem Stella Nyanzi Wrote Before Being Convicted Of Insulting Museveni
This is the poem that Dr Stella Nyanzi posted on Facebook before she was found guilty of cyber-harassment for comments she made about President Yoweri Museveni and his mother. Read more »
July 31, 2019
Africa: Old Mutual's Peter Moyo Wins First Round, But What Reception Will He Get?
Old Mutual's Peter Moyo returned to work today after a South-Gauteng High Court ruling temporarily reinstated him as CEO, after his suspension and subsequent dismissal by his… Read more »
Uganda: British Man Charged With Poisoning Ugandans With 'Miracle Cure'
A British former clairvoyant and three Ugandans have been charged with distributing a liquid called Miracle Mineral Solution (MMS) to villagers in poor areas, which they… Read more »
July 30, 2019
South Africa: Court Orders Reinstatement of Old Mutual's Former CEO Peter Moyo
The South-Gauteng High Court has ordered the reinstatement of former Old Mutual CEO Peter Moyo after his suspension and subsequent dismissal by the company's board, which cited… Read more »
July 29, 2019
Sudan: Five Protesters Shot Dead
Five protesters in Sudan's North Kordofan state were shot dead at a rally on Monday, a doctors' committee linked to the protest says. According to BBC, at least two of the victims… Read more »
South Africa: Mkhwebane Interdicted, Court Rules in Favour of Gordhan
The North Gauteng High Court has granted Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan an interdict, allowing him to avert the remedial action recommended by Public Protector Busisiwe… Read more »
July 24, 2019
Somalia: Mogadishu Mayor Reportedly Injured After Suicide Bomber Attacks Office
Somali police have said that a suicide bomber detonated explosives in the office of Mogadishu Mayor Abdirahman Omar Osman, Al Jazeera reports. Read more »
July 23, 2019
South Sudan: No Singing of Anthem Without President Kiir
South Sudan President Salva Kiir has banned the singing of the country's national anthem at any public event in his absence, reports Al Jazeera. Read more »
Rwanda: Diane Shima Rwigara Accuses Kagame of Condoning Political Murders
Former presidential candidate Diane Shima Rwigara has penned an emotional open letter to President Paul Kagame accusing him of condoning political murders. Read more »
South Africa: Gordhan, Public Protector Square Off in High Court
Minister of Public Enterprises Pravin Gordhan has filed an urgent application to challenge the implementation of Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane's remedial actions against him,… Read more »
July 22, 2019
South Africa: ConCourt Orders Public Protector to Pay Costs After Bankorp Report 'Falsehoods'
The Constitutional Court has ruled that Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane put forward a "number of falsehoods" in her investigation into the South African Reserve Bank's… Read more »
July 21, 2019
South Africa: Ramaphosa Fights to Save His Presidency
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa will launch legal action to overturn a report by the country's official ombudsman which threatens his presidency. Read more »
July 19, 2019
South Africa: Ramaphosa Misled Parliament on Bosasa Donation - Mkhwebane
Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane has said that President Cyril Ramaphosa deliberately deceived Parliament with regard to a R500,000 donation from Bosasa to fund his African… Read more »
July 17, 2019
Uganda: The Regime Wants Me Dead, Says Bobi Wine as He Prepares for 2021 Polls
The Ugandan musician and opposition lawmaker, Robert Kyagulanyi, known as Bobi Wine, has said that he will challenge longtime President Yoweri Museveni in the 2021 elections,… Read more »
July 12, 2019
South Africa: Gangsters, The National Defence Force is Coming to a Township Near You!
Look, I don't know what it's like to live in a township. I have never experienced gunshots going off on a daily basis. I have never dodged bullets on my way to school, neither have… Read more »
July 08, 2019
Libya: Plea to Save Lives of Migrants and Refugees in Tripoli
Countries such as Britain, the United States, Canada, France, Germany and Norway should offer emergency sanctuary to refugees and migrants whose lives are threatened by fighting in… Read more »