January 11
South Africa: SuperSport Secures Broadcasting Rights for Africa Cup of Nations - South African News Briefs - January 11, 2024
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January 10
South Africa: South Africa Braces for More Power Cuts in 2024 - South African News Briefs - January 10, 2024
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January 08
South Africa: OR Tambo Airport Customs Seize Narcotics Disguised as Art - South African News Briefs - January 08, 2024
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January 05
South Africa: Home Affairs Back Online After Technical Glitch - South African News Briefs - January 05, 2024
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January 04
South Africa: South African Athlete Pistorius Who Killed Girlfriend Gets Parole
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South Africa: Homeward Bound? Expect Delays as Traffic Soars - South African News Briefs - January 04, 2024
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January 03
Ethiopia: Somalia Rejects Ethiopia-Somaliland Deal as 'Aggression'
A maritime access agreement between landlocked Ethiopia and the self-declared republic of Somaliland was characterised by Somalia as an act of "aggression", Al Jazeera reports. Read more »
December 28, 2023
South Africa: Gauteng Govt Denies Neglect of Boksburg Blast Survivors - South African News Briefs - December 28, 2023
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December 27, 2023
South Africa: Student Sues After Assault on School Grounds - South African News Briefs - December 27, 2023
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December 26, 2023
South Africa: Gerco van Deventer Home After 6 Years in Al-Qaeda Captivity - South African News Briefs - December 26, 2023
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December 22, 2023
South Africa: Lights On! Minister Promises Load Shedding-Free Festive Season - South African News Briefs - December 22, 2023
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December 21, 2023
Angola: Angolan Billionaire's Assets Frozen in London Over Corruption Claims
Angolan billionaire and former president's daughter Isabel dos Santos lost a London court battle to prevent the freezing of £580 million ($734 million) of her assets,… Read more »
South Africa: Youth Could Be 'Game Changers' in 2024, Survey Warns - South African News Briefs - December 21, 2023
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December 20, 2023
Rwanda: France Jails Former Rwandan Doctor 24 Years For Genocide
A former Rwandan doctor, Sosthene Munyemana, 68, has been jailed for 24 years by a French court for his involvement in the 1994 genocide, according to a BBC report. Read more »
December 19, 2023
Uganda: Uganda's Anti-LGBTQI+ Law Challenged in Constitutional Court
A challenge to an anti-LGBT statute that includes a 20-year jail sentence for "promoting" homosexuality and the death penalty for specific same-sex activities was brought before… Read more »
Chad: Chad Holds Divisive Post-Coup Constitutional Referendum to End Military Rule
Chadians began voting on a new constitution in preparation for the 2024 elections, which attempts to heal political and social rifts in the oil-producing, fractured and poor… Read more »
South Africa: Ruling Party Calls Zuma 'Ill-Disciplined' for Backing Rival New Party - South African News Briefs - December 19, 2023
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December 18, 2023
West Africa: Ecowas Court Orders Mohamed Bazoum's Reinstatement as Niger President
On Friday, December 15, 2023 the Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) Court of Justice sitting in Abuja, ruled that ousted president of Niger, Mohamed Bazoum be… Read more »
Kenya: Diplomatic Row Brewing as Kenya Distances Self from DR Congo Militants' Alliance
Kenya has distanced itself has distanced itself from Congolese opposition figure Corneille Nanga, who formed an alliance with militants in Nairobi, leading to a diplomatic… Read more »
South Africa: Gerco van Deventer Freed After 6 Years in Al-Qaeda Captivity - South African News Briefs - December 18, 2023
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December 15, 2023
Senegal: Court Clears Jailed Opposition Leader Sonko for Senegal Presidential Race
A Senegalese court ruled that opposition leader Ousmane Sonko, who is currently imprisoned, be added back on the electoral roll, Al Jazeera reports. Read more »
Tanzania: Govt Confirms Death of Second Student in Israel
A Tanzanian student, Joshua Mollel, initially reported missing after a Hamas attack on an Israeli kibbutz in October 2023, has been confirmed dead by the Tanzanian government,… Read more »
South Africa: Trio Sues Over N1 Attack by VIP Unit, Demands R3 Million - South African News Briefs - December 15 2023
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December 14, 2023
South Africa: No Conclusion Yet in Probe Into Naval Submarine Deaths
South African Navy spokesperson, Commander Theo Mabina, said an inquiry - originally scheduled to end its investigation into the deaths on the SAS Manthatisi in November 2023 - is… Read more »
South Africa: Ex-Spy Boss 'Lied' for Millions, Says Agency - South African News Briefs - December 14, 2023
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