September 26, 2023
Kenya: U.S., Kenya Sign Deal Ahead of Haiti Security Mission
The United States and Kenya have struck a defense pact that will provide Kenya with funding and support for security deployments following Kenya's voluntary offer to lead an… Read more »
South Africa: President Orders Probe into Failed Tshwane Water Project - South African News Briefs - September 26, 2023
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September 25, 2023
Zambia: Former President Lungu Banned From 'Political Jogging'
Zambian police banned former president Edgar Lungu from public jogging events, reports BBC. The police said Lungu's exercise sessions while escorted by members of his… Read more »
South Africa: Health Minister Ordered to Address R1.2 Billion Corruption Report - South African News Briefs - September 25, 2023
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September 22, 2023
Kenya: Safaricom Sued for Alleged Intellectual Property Theft
Kenya's largest mobile operator Safaricom failed to stop the hearing of the infringement of intellectual property case which could cost them millions of US dollars, reports… Read more »
South Africa: Police Investigating Syndicate Suspected of Targeting LGBTIQ+ Community
Seven men were arrested by Gauteng police in connection with the kidnapping an 18-year-old student from Wits University using the gay hookup app Grindr and holding him for ransom,… Read more »
Ethiopia: U.S. Govt Contractor Faces Death Penalty for Allegedly Spying for Ethiopia
An American citizen of Ethiopian descent who had Top Secret clearance was detained and accused of giving sensitive information to Ethiopia, AFP reports. Read more »
South Africa: Burna Boy's Concert Cancelled After Alleged Ticket Scam
The African Giant's Burna Boy's Johannesburg concert has been cancelled, after a fraud case was uncovered. Read more »
South Africa: Prominent KwaZulu-Natal Businessman Dies in Police Shootout - South African News Briefs - September 22, 2023
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September 21, 2023
Gabon: Son of Deposed Gabon Leader Bongo Charged With Treason, Corruption
The son of former Gabonese President Ali Bongo Ondimba, as well as some of his associates, were charged with high treason and corruption, and are being held in detention, AFP… Read more »
South Africa: Govt Pledges to Keep National Broadcaster Afloat Ahead of 2024 Election - South African News Briefs - September 21, 2023
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September 20, 2023
South Africa: No Reason to Continue Zimbabwe Exemption Permits, Minister Motsoaledi Argues in Court
Aaron Motsoaledi, South Africa's minister of home affairs, wants to contest a ruling from the Supreme Court of Appeals (SCA) that said he violated the law and Constitution by… Read more »
South Africa: Appointment of Power Utility CEO Delayed Again - South African News Briefs - September 20, 2023
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September 19, 2023
South Africa: Rights Body Releases Damning Report on KwaZulu-Natal Water Crisis
Municipalities and water service authority (WSAs) in KwaZulu-Natal have been criticized by the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) for denying residents' access to enough… Read more »
South Africa: Fuel Prices Set to Increase Again in October - South African News Briefs - September 19, 2023
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September 18, 2023
Egypt: Egypt's Main Opposition To Boycott Election
Egypt's largest liberal opposition political organisation declared that it will not nominate a candidate for the 2024 presidential election after one of its leaders was sentenced… Read more »
South Africa: New Bill Proposes Major Shake-Up of State-Owned Enterprises - South African News Briefs - September 18, 2023
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September 15, 2023
South Africa: Communications Minister Fires Postbank Board After Scandals - South African News Briefs - September 15, 2023
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September 14, 2023
West Africa: U.S. Resumes Drone Operations in Niger
The U.S. resumed flying drones and other aircraft out of Niger's air bases, according to the commander of the Air Forces in Europe and Africa, Al Jazeera reports. Read more »
Africa: Leadership Row Revealed in Pan African Parliament Letter
An alleged plan to unconstitutionally remove Pan-African Parliament (PAP) President Chief Fortune Charumbira from office, apparently led by his second vice president Dr. Ashebiri… Read more »
South Africa: Consumers Pay High Food Prices Despite Lower Inflation, Commission Says - South African News Briefs - September 14, 2023
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September 13, 2023
South Africa: What's Behind South Africa's 'Mind-Blowing Heatwave'? - South African News Briefs - September 13, 2023
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September 12, 2023
Tanzania: Tanzania Denies Claims of Smuggling Wildlife to the Middle East
The Tanzanian airports regulator denied permitting the smuggling of wildlife from a park in the northern part of the country to Middle Eastern countries, BBC reports. Read more »
South Africa: Former President Jacob Zuma Dealt Double Blow By Pietermaritzburg High Court - South African News Briefs - September 12, 2023
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September 11, 2023
South Africa: Johannesburg Councillor Demands Apology After Wrongful Arrest - South African News Briefs - September 11, 2023
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