August 10, 2023
South Africa: More Talks As Taxi Strike Leaves Cape Store Shelves Empty
The South African National Taxi Council (Santaco) confirmed that it will attend a meeting with Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis to try to find a solution to the taxi strike… Read more »
South Africa: Parliament Fire Suspect Zandile Mafe Unfit to Stand Trial - Court
Zandile Mafe, the man who is accused of setting fire to the South African Parliament building is not competent to stand trial, according to testimony given at the Western Cape High… Read more »
South Africa: Zuma Must Repay Diamond Dealer's Millions, Insolvency Inquiry Says - South African News Briefs - August 10, 2023
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August 08, 2023
Kenya: ICC Prosecutor Withdraws From All Kenyan Cases After Odinga's Conflict of Interest Comment
Karim Khan, the prosecutor for the International Criminal Court (ICC), who is at the center of a dispute between Raila Odinga's Azimio la Umoja One Kenya coalition and President… Read more »
South Africa: How Diamond Dealer Bankrolled Former President Zuma's Legal Fees - South African News Briefs - August 8, 2023
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August 07, 2023
South Africa: Govt to Place Embattled Unisa Under Administration
Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology Blade Nzimande informed the University of South Africa (Unisa) of his plan to put the institution under administration, Times… Read more »
Senegal: Sonko Admitted to Dakar Hospital After Week On Hunger Strike
Senegalese opposition leader Ousmane Sonko was admitted to the hospital after going on a hunger strike to protest his incarceration, Al Jazeera reports. Read more »
South Africa: Former Power Utility CEO Lands New Job at Top U.S. University - South African News Briefs - August 7, 2023
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August 04, 2023
South Africa: Dept of Correctional Services to Decide if Zuma Goes Back to Prison
According to the Mail and Guardian, the Department of Correctional Services will, over the course of the next week, determine whether former president Jacob Zuma will return to… Read more »
Africa: Ousted Nigerien President Bazoum Pleads for Help After Coup
Niger's President Mohamed Bazoum warned that the military junta's attempt to seize power may have "devastating consequences" for the region, where Russian mercenaries have taken… Read more »
Mali: Activist Jailed For Criticising Mali's Military Govt
A Malian activist was sentenced to a year in prison after she said the country's military government failed to address inflation and insecurity, according to AFP. Read more »
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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