November 14, 2023
Madagascar: Presidential Contenders Demand Election Boycott in Madagascar
Six well-known contenders for president of Madagascar said that they want to abstain from this week's elections, exacerbating the nation's already dire political situation, eNCA… Read more »
South Africa: Hailstorm Hits Gauteng, Weather Service Says More to Come - South African News Briefs - November 14, 2023
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November 13, 2023
South Africa: Calls for Probe into Claims of Lavish Spending on Presidential Jet - South African News Briefs - November 13, 2023
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November 10, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Militia Leader Lumbala to Appear In French Court
Roger Lumbala, 65, a former DR Congo militia leader, will stand trial in France on charges of crimes against humanity. On Monday, November 6, 2023 an investigating judge reportedly… Read more »
Ghana: Outrage After 300-Year-Old Tree Cut Down
Ghanaian authorities have launched a manhunt for the people who cut down a famous 300-year-old kola tree, which was believed to have healing powers, BBC reports. Read more »
South Africa: Army to Fight Illegal Mining. Price Tag? Nearly Half a Billion Rand - South African News Briefs - November 10, 2023
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November 09, 2023
South Africa: Key Witnesses in Police Torture Trial Gunned Down Outside Court - South African News Briefs - November 9, 2023
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October 26, 2023
Tunisia: Tunisia Turns Down EU Efforts to Curb Unauthorised Immigration From Africa
In October President Kais Saied refused to accept the funds allocated by the European Union to Tunisia, describing it as "charity". This gave the EU a preview of what to expect… Read more »
November 08, 2023
South Africa: Sewage Spillage Mars Soweto Marathon - South African News Briefs - November 8, 2023
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November 07, 2023
South Africa: Residents Go Without Power for Days in Ekurhuleni Suburbs - South African News Briefs - November 7, 2023
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November 06, 2023
Madagascar: Electoral 'Manipulation' - Madagascar's Opposition Asks for French Intervention
Madagascar's Collectif des 10 - 10 of the 13 contenders for the presidential election - wrote a two-page letter condemning the alleged manipulation of the electoral process by… Read more »
Africa: Sacked Africa Staff Say Twitter Ghosted Them, Want to Take Elon Musk to Court
Fired employees of Twitter (now known as X) are threatening to file a lawsuit against the business for allegedly not providing the promised redundancy money, BBC reports. Read more »
Guinea: Former President Camara Back in Jail After Prison Break
Calm has returned to Conakry on Sunday after the escape of four prisoners. Three of them, including former president Dadis Camara, returned to their cells on Saturday night. But… Read more »
South Africa: Gold One Mine Speeds Up Disciplinary Action Against Workers
Gold One has elected to speed up disciplinary action against 34 miners suspected to be responsible for an alleged hostage situation, The Sowetan reports. Read more »
South Africa: Opposition Leader Malema Calls for Springboks to be Renamed - South African News Briefs - November 6, 2023
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November 03, 2023
South Africa: 20 Injured As Restaurant Balcony Collapses in Cape Town - South African News Briefs - November 3, 2023
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November 02, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Canadian Startup Wins DR Congo Methane Rights Despite Failing Criteria - Report
Alfajiri Energy Corporation, a Canada-based start-up operated from a private home, was selected by the Democratic Republic of Congo government to extract methane from the country's… Read more »
South Africa: Gauteng Churches Consider Going Cashless to Cut Crime - South African News Briefs - November 2, 2023
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November 01, 2023
South Africa: Man Who Posed as Doctor on TikTok Threatens to Sue Health Department - South African News Briefs - November 1, 2023
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October 31, 2023
South Africa: Student Aid Scheme Paying Millions to 'Ghost' Students - South African News Briefs - October 31, 2023
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October 30, 2023
Tanzania: Urgent Calls for Safe Return of Tanzanians Allegedly Held by Hamas
The Israeli government officially identified two Tanzanians, Joshua Loitu Mollel and Clemence Felix Mtenga, as being held captive by Hamas since the attack that occurred on October… Read more »
South Africa: Alleged Bogus TikTok 'Doctor' Arrested at Johannesburg Hospital - South African News Briefs - October 30, 2023
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October 27, 2023
Africa: African Court Judge Criticises Member States Over Human Rights Verdicts
The judge president of the African Court of Human and People's Rights and the ECOWAS Court of Justice criticized government commitments to safeguarding human rights across the… Read more »
South Africa: Govt to Unveil Support Package for Avian Flu-Hit Farmers - South African News Briefs - October 27, 2023
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October 26, 2023
South Africa: MPs Declare Luxury Gifts in Parliament Register of Interests - South African News Briefs - October 26, 2023
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